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Hotter And Then Some Showers?

HOT WORK ON A HOT DAY

By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune

The lamp has been lit.

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education, a resolution to install temporary lighting at athletic fields and courts at all seven comprehensive high school campuses was approved.

The vote was 4-0 with Board Member Terri Rocco absent.

Under SB 328, all public high schools in the state are required to begin classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

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SCHOOL BOARD

Later start means more lighting

Energy conservation urged

Those of us sweating in Tuesday’s 93-degree heat in the West Orange County area may not be comforted that it will soon be considered a “cool” day.

According to the National Weather Service, the forecast calls for daytime highs to climb to 97 on Wednesday, 96 on Thursday and 101 on Friday. On Saturday, thunderstorms and showers are expected to cool us off to 84 and give our lawns a bit of a respite.

Daily highs are typically about five to eight degrees cooler close to the beach.

In response to the hot weather, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach and Stanton are maintaining cooling centers for those without air conditioning.

Garden Grove’s cooling center, located at the city’s Sports and Recreation Center in Garden

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As if it wasn’t hot enough, a fire on Monday afternoon inflicted heavy damage on this Garden Grove home in the 10000 block of Hill Road. It started to spread to an adjacent house but OCFA firefighters were able to contain it. It took about 10 minutes to knock the fire out. (Orange County Fire Authority photo)

Inside Rams are NFC West favorite

New coronavirus cases plunging in OC The number of confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Orange County fell sharply in Tuesday’s report, continuing a downward trend.

According to the county health care agency, Tuesday’s report – covering the four-day period of Sept. 2-5 – showed 901

new cases were tallied, for a daily average of 225.25, compared to Friday’s average of 442 and the one week-ago average of 416.

Hospitalizations dipped from 206 to 202. The use of intensive care units to treat COVID-19 patients increased from 28 to 30 and deaths edged up to

eight from seven.

The to-date total of Orange County deaths from coronavirus is 7,365.

National and statewide trends reflect the OC’s declining numbers.

The New York Times reports that – over a 14day period – new cases are down 13 percent and

hospitalizations by 11 percent.

Deaths, however, are up 7 percent.

In California, Los Angeles Times calculates that – over a similar period – new coronavirus cases have declined by 30 percent and deaths by 11 percent.

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Heat wave broils on and on in West Orange County area Continued from page 1

Grove Park will be open Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Huntington Beach, Edison Community Center (21377 Magnolia St.) and Murdy Community Center (7000 Norma Dr.) will be open through Thursday. Hours will vary from day to day.

Stanton is using its branch library in the Civic Center (Katella Avenue just west of Beach Boulevard) for cooling from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Also available are buildings at Stanton Central Park, 10660 Western Ave. from 12-6 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

For information about countywide cooling center locations and hours of operation, call 211.

Hot weather may not be the only inconvenience for area residents.

State officials are calling on citizens to conserve electricity to ease demand as the heavy use of air conditioning is straining the state’s grid.

A Flex Alert is in place, asking residents to cut back on usage from 4-9 p.m., by reducing lighting, raising thermostats to 78 degrees and avoid use of heavy appliances such as washers and dryers.

The possibility has also been raised of rolling blackouts.

Temporary lighting OKd for athletic fields, courts Continued from page 1

That would make the school day end later and extend many extracurricular activities – especially athletics – past sunset.

The response is to install lighting at those schools. Before the board is a proposal for football/track, soccer, baseball and softball fields, as well as tennis courts for Bolsa Grande, Garden Grove, La Quinta, Pacifica, Rancho Alamitos and Santiago.

Lighting for Los Amigos is expected to come before the board

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in October.

SB 328 is a bill requiring the later start to the school day based on the reasoning that studies show better academic performance, school attendance and health for students.

Middle schools may not start classes earlier than 8 a.m.

Also on Tuesday night, the board honored employees of the month.

Do Tran, a custodian at Anthony Elementary School was the classified employee so honored and Jeanie Jo, a teacher at Simmons Elementary School was the certificated employee chosen.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 20.

The GGUSD is a public K-12 system serving most of Garden Grove as well as portions of Anaheim, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Stanton and Westminster.

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News&Views Obituary

Helen Swaim, 89, of Stanton On Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Helen Louise Swaim, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 89 at her home in Stanton.

Louise was born Jan. 14, 1933 in Drakesville, Iowa to Glen and Kathryn (Jaeger) Townsend.

She was raised on a farm in Iowa as the second youngest of 7 siblings.

On Jan. 21, 1950 she married Ernest Dean Swaim. Together they raised five children Linda, Peggy, Greg, Ron and Mark.

Louise was passionate about her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She showed this love through serving in ministries at her church, Garden Grove Friends, since 1960.

Louise taught Sunday school classes for many years, majority working with the 4- and 5-year olds. She also shared the love of Jesus to those less fortunate by serving faithfully at Real Help ministry.

While cooking hot meals and preparing food bags to give to those in need, she would serve and love on others with a huge smile on her face.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband Ernie and son Greg. She is survived by her four children: Linda (Mike), Peggy (Carl), Ron (Sharon) Continued on page 4

HELEN LOUISE SWAIM

FIRE SCENE ON BUARO STREET IN GARDEN GROVE Attic fire was quickly knocked out; residents’ belongings (lower left) were saved (OCFA photos).

Attic fire put out in GG by OCFA An attic fire in an apartment complex in Garden Grove on Sunday morning was quickly extinguished .

According to the Orange County Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 11:41 a.m. in the 12600 block of Buaro Street, southwest of Lampson Avenue and Harbor Boulevard.

OCFA crews made it a priority to salvage the residents’ belongings. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Boy, 7, fatally hit by car on street in Santa Ana A 7-year-old boy died after being struck by a car as he was walking along a street in Santa Ana Sunday night.

According to the SAPD, police received a call of a pedestrian down in the roadway at 8:50 p.m. Officers and Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded and found the child, who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead.

The incident took place in the area of 700 N. Rosita St., south-

east of Hazard Avenue and Euclid Street. It appears the child was crossing Rosita north of 7th Street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Rosita Street.

Police say the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Investigator N. Quinones at (714) 245-8216 or the Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

Jewelry store owner drives off robbers In a scene reminiscent of wild west shootout, a jewelry store owner in Huntington Beach drove off wouldbe armed robbers Saturday afternoon.

According to the HBPD, the incident began around 4 p.m. at the store in the area of Algonquin Street and Davenport Drive near where Continued on page 4

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Shootout at H. Beach jewelry store Continued from page 3

Warner Avenue turns south toward the ocean.

Suspects forced their way into the business and an exchange of gunfire took place as the store owner defended himself. The

suspects fled in two vehicles northbound on the San Diego (405) Freeway.

The store owner was not hurt and one customer suffered minor cuts from broken glass.

At 9 p.m. – with the help of an-

other law enforcement agency – a vehicle involved in the armed robbery attempt was located. It had crashed in Los Alamitos and several suspects fled.

A search turned up a male juvenile who was detained.

Helen Louise Swaim, 89, of Stanton Continued from page 3

and Mark (Shelly), six grandchildren: Renee (Shawn), Chad (Shannon), Heather (Andrew), Cortnee (Chris), Jonathon (Kelsey) and Cameron, and 11 great grandchildren: Kailee, Coralee, Tanner, Ava, Vera, Calla, Ezra, Adalee, Alec, Colby and Garret.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at the Lambertian Ministry Center located at 12211 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, (formerly Garden Grove Friends Church) at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for non-perish-

able food items to be brought as they will be donated to a local food bank.

A memorial fund has been set up with Community Action Part-

nership Orange County where monetary donations to the local food bank can be made in honor/ memory of Louise Swaim.

Raise for fast-food workers

By Don Thompson Associated Press

SACRAMENTO (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a nation-leading measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, despite the objections of restaurant owners who warned it would drive up consumers’ costs.

The landmark law creates a

10-member Fast Food Council with equal numbers of workers’ delegates and employers’ representatives, along with two state officials, empowered to set minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions in California.

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Arts&Living What to expect from “Rings of Power” Prequel to the “Lord of the Rings” classic

By The Associated Press

Amazon Studios has launched “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” a series is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings which take place long before “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” films and books.

It’s a television production of epic proportions, with an estimated price tag of $465 million for its first eight episodes, with plans for a 50-part story arc.

In recent weeks the cast and producers have revealed some of the behind-the-scenes challenges that went into bringing the second age of Tolkien’s Middle-earth to screens.

IS THE SHOW JUST FOR THOSE HARD-CORE TOLKIEN FANS? “I don’t think anyone needs to do any homework. Of course, having a prior knowledge of the lore and the world will only enhance the experience. But I think you can go into it as a complete new fan of Tolkien and Tolkien’s world.”– Charlie Vickers, who plays Halbrand, a human shipwreck survivor.

“I’m really hoping that we’re going to bring some new fans to this kind of work in this world building in this sort of world.

I think that it’s quite diverse.

There are obviously families and kids and things like that who would love it. But equally people like me that love fantasy and still read it and go and see the movies and films and whatever – I think that will appeal as well.” – Sara Zwangobani, who plays the harfoot Marigold Brandyfoot.

WHAT TO EXPECT “I feel the main character for me in Tolkien’s work is Middle-

“LORD OF THE RINGS: RINGS OF POWER” extends the saga of J.K. Tolkien’s time-honored story of Middle-Earth earth itself. If we can get that, then the characters will make sense and come from there. I really hope that then there will be something for everyone because the main bit is being immersed in another land.’’ – Morfydd Clark, who plays elven commander Galadriel.

“There is great evil in Tolkien and there is in this show. But we felt that it was important that even evil sort of had a point of view. We thought that was that was true to him. The first line in the show is ‘Nothing is evil in the beginning.” – Patrick McKay, a showrunner and executive producer.

“There’s fear matched with bravery. And I think we live in a world now where society and external forces can sometimes dim that instinct, that fiery instinct to just to just do, which we idealistically rely on for ourselves.” – Sophia Nomvete, who plays a dwarven princess.

“Definitely I feel the weight of

Television expectation on my character because he’s obviously been portrayed in the films and people have an idea of who he is already. But this is set thousands of years before that, at a point where, you know, we’re exploring his, well, my character’s beginnings, understanding his relationships with his family, his friends, his place in the world, and what he really wants to do.”

– Maxim Baldry, who plays Isildur, the human leader who obtains an all-powerful ring.

ON TRANSFORMING INTO A MIDDLE-EARTH CHARACTER “Two-and-a-half hours in the makeup chair every day. And I sang songs with my fellow actors, Megan Richards, Markella Kavenagh. I talked to my great team. Sometimes I just thought

about my character and what I was going to do for the day. Actually, we had a lot of fun in the makeup chair. Two-and-a-half hours sounds like a long time, but actually we had a great time, So, it was like no time passed.’’

– Sara Zwangobani, on the time it took makeup and prosthetic artists to transform into harfoot Marigold Brandyfoot.

“Three hours to put it on, and 45 to take it off. So, it is a big part of the day. It really was.

And I became very good friends with the makeup artist and the prosthetics artist, as well.’’ – Owain Arthur, on the time it took makeup and prosthetic artists to transform him into King Durin IV. “This is an iconic, necessary, revolutionary moment and I am very proud to fly the flag for generations to come in a franchise of this scale.’’ – Black actor Sophia Nomvete who plays Continued on page 6

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“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Continued from page 5

the dwarf princess Disa.

“I think when people talk about the budget of the series, one thing that I keep saying is that I don’t think people want a budget version of this story. You do not want to see sort of pieces of things falling off sets and costumes that look like rentals. I think you need the resources to tell a story of this scale.’’ – Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who plays the queen-regent of Numenor WHISKING AWAY TO ANOTHER, ISOLATED, WORLD “We filmed during a pandemic, a global pandemic. It was difficult because we were away from loved ones for almost two years and our support systems. But what that did is it sort of forced us to to lean on each other. And that is is a bonding experience like no other.” – Nazanin Boniadi, who plays a human healer and single-mother.

“It was difficult, yes. But we

also had the particular privilege to be working. At one point, we were the only show that was shooting in the world – our colleagues had their shows paused and even canceled. The world was indoors and we were still able to go to set every day. That was also a fire that fueled our our performances. I think for everyone this became more than a show. It was our lives and it was a letter and a testament letter of love to all the fans and everyone else in the world that was indoors.” – Ismael Cruz Cordova, who plays an elf soldier.

“From the very first moment, I think even from the audition stage, we’re not really meant to kind of share anything. So I remember when I got cast, and I got cast in the middle of lockdown, and I couldn’t tell anyone.

And then I left the country and I didn’t tell anyone where I was going because I thought, ‘Well, if I tell them where, they’re going to know, they’re going to know exactly what it is.’’– Cyn-

thia Addai-Robinson, who plays the queen-regent of Numenor.

HONORING TOLKIEN “Those who both love Tolkien and who are passionate about Tolkien and have read every single little every ounce of work that they possibly is by Tolkien – I hope that they respond to it and connect to it for sure. But I also do hope that there are kids that haven’t been introduced yet and that, you know, maybe they will be inspired to go back to the books and rediscover them or discover them for the first time.” – Markella Kavenagh, who plays a young harfoot girl.

“Obviously, it will be compared with inevitably other current fantasy shows and particularly the (Peter) Jackson movies.

But the world is very different and we’ve started out with some brand new characters, some characters from Tolkien that have never been played before or never featured in a live-action TV show. I think because it is a

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brand new thing, it’s more exciting than worrying.’’ – Charles Edwards, who plays Celebrimbor.

“I think we are not the mothers.

We are but midwives or doulas at best. This is Tolkien’s baby and this is his world. And we’ve just seen it as our responsibility to hopefully bring it into being in a fresh, new way. If people feel his voice and his themes and his tones in the show even a little bit, we’ll just be thrilled.

So we can’t wait for people to watch.” –Patrick McKay, showrunner and executive producer.

WHAT ABOUT THAT OTHER BIG FANTASY SHOW? “Obviously, it will be compared with inevitably other current fantasy shows and particularly the (Peter) Jackson movies. But the world is very different and we’ve started out with some brand new characters, some characters from Tolkien that have never been played before or never featured in a live-action TV show. I think because it is a brand new thing, it’s more exciting than worrying.” – Charles Edwards, who plays Celebrimbor.

“I think when you look at a genre like fantasy, you can use the biggest stories to tell things that are very relatable. People want to get lost in the stories and they want to feel things and you need a big, big canvas to be able to do that. I’m a huge ‘Game of Thrones’ fan. I’m going to be watching ‘House of the Dragon.’ I have a friend on ‘House of the Dragon.’ I think this idea of having to choose one or the other – you can watch both. You can watch more. I will be watching more. So, if you’re a fan of genre, this is this is an incredible time.” – Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who plays the queen-regent of Numenor.

Associated Press reporters Mike Cidoni Lennox in Los Angeles, Krysta Fauria in San Diego, Berenice Bautista in Mexico City and Mark Kennedy in New York compiled material for this story.

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Chargers, Oilers head for a showdown?

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against Orange Lutheran and Carter Hogue had two rushing touchdowns for the Chargers.

Hogue finished with 138 yards rushing. In two games, Awad has thrown for 886 yards.

• Malachi Bey of Garden Grove rushed for two touchdowns and 307 yards (the latter being close to the school record)

against Santa Ana High.

• Ezekiel Hernandez of Westminster had 15 tackles against Los Amigos and is averaging 11.5 per game.

Here’s the schedule for area teams this week.

As always, matchups, game times, locations and dates are subject to change without notice, so check with the schools if you’re planning on attending.

Most games are set for a 7 p.m. start except as noted.

• Palos Verdes (1-2) at Edison (3-0) at Westminster High • El Toro (0-3) at Edison (3-0) at Huntington Beach High • Westminster (2-0) at Anaheim (0-2) at La Palma Park • Loara (1-2) at Sonora (2-1) • Savanna (0-2) at Rancho Alamitos (2-0) at Bolsa Grande High, 6:30 p.m.

• Estancia (1-1) at Santiago (1-1) at Garden Grove High • Pacifica (1-1) at Canyon (30) at El Modena High • Western (2-1) at Esperanza

Thursday • Garden Grove (2-0) at Gahr (0-2) at Artesia High

Rams kick off season vs. Bills Continued from page 8

followed by a playoff meltdown against the Rams that leave lingering questions heading into this season.

Seattle appears to be in rebuild mode after a decade run with the top record in the conference, having traded away star quarterback Russell Wilson.

REPLACEMENT RAMS While the biggest stars returned to the Rams, the roster did take a few key hits this offseason with star pass rusher Von Miller leaving for Buffalo in free agency, receiver Odell Beckham Jr. remaining unsigned as he rehabilitates a knee injury from the Super Bowl and the retirement of left tackle Andrew Whitworth.

Cornerback Darious Williams and right guard Austin Corbett also left in free agency, but the

(1-2).

Friday • Mendez (0-3) at Bolsa Grande (1-1) • Marina (0-2) at Fountain Valley (2-1) at HBHS • Cerritos (0-3) at Ocean View (1-2) • Costa Mesa (1-2) at La Quinta (0-2) at GGHS • Los Amigos (1-1) at Saddleback (2-0) • Orange (1-2) at La Habra (12).

Rams did make a couple of key additions with the signing of linebacker Bobby Wagner and receiver Allen Robinson.

They also realize they have to deal with the burden of being defending champions as they seek to become the first team since New England in 2004 to repeat.

The 17 consecutive seasons without a repeat champion are more than double the secondlongest stretch without a backto-back Super Bowl winner.

“We realize that now we’re the ones with the targets on our back,” center Brian Allen said.

“We’re not chasing the Tampa Bays, the teams that won the year before. We know we’re going to have a tough schedule this year, and we’re going to get everyone’s best shot. Bring it on.”

Angels squeeze by Tigers; Dodgers cut down Giants Continued from page 8

the season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers built an early 5-1 lead and went on to a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants at home.

Joey Gallo had a three-run homer in the second and Max Muncy two solo shots to pace

the offense.

Ty Anderson (14-3) pitched seven innings, giving up eight hits and three earned runs.

He struck out three batters and walked none.

In relief, Craig Kimbrel picked up his 22nd save of the season.

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Who’s Fast Out of the Grid Gate?

Edison, Oilers headed for a showdown?

It’s probably no surprise, and maybe too early but THE RAMS open the 2022 NFL season as the defending league champion the Empire League footon Thursday against a team considered the heir apparent, the Buffalo Bills ball race is starting to shape up as a two-team (Brevin Townsell/LA Rams photo) struggle between Edison and Huntington Beach.

Both teams won big that last week. The Chargers defeated a strong Orange Lutheran team 34-13 and the Oilers beat Wilson High of Long Beach 4317.

The two will meet at

By Josh Dubow Sheue Field on Friday, next year, especially when you think AP Pro Football Writer Sept. 23. the team is just as good, if not better,” Edison and Huntington All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams said.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – The are rated first and second The Rams feel as if they are in margin between the Super Bowl cham- good shape as well, even if they have in this week’s High Five pion Los Angeles Rams and rival San rankings for area teams. stressed that last year’s success will Francisco 49ers couldn’t have been have no bearing on this year’s results. much smaller last season.

But with coach Sean McVay back A dropped interception, a failed with an extension and a roster with short-yardage attempt and a wellstars such as Matthew Stafford and executed game-winning drive was Cooper Kupp on offense, and Aaron the difference in sending the Rams to Donald and Jalen Ramsey on defense, the title game and the Niners home to Los Angeles figures to have as good a In a small but potentially wallow all offseason at their missed chance as anyone in the NFC. significant sign of progopportunity.

“Just because we did something last ress, the Los Angeles The 49ers are seeking to reverse that year doesn’t mean anything’s going to Angels defeated the Deresult this season, starting with beating happen this year,’’ Stafford said. the Rams out in the NFC West.

“We’ve got to go out there and earn it. troit Tigers 5-4 in 10 inThe division that has provided the Those opportunities that we got to play nings on Tuesday night in Anaheim and moved into NFC champion in three of the past in those games last year were earned. third place in the Amerifour seasons figures to have a couple You ask yourself, what kind of opcan League West. of more contenders in 2022 with the portunities are you willing to earn? It Rams hungry for a repeat and the Nin- comes with sacrifice and hard work and A safety squeeze bunt by Magneuris Sierra brought ers hoping the switch at quarterback being a great teammate.” from Jimmy Garoppolo to Trey Lance The prospects for the other two teams in Andrew Velazquez can get one of the league’s strongest in the division aren’t as bright. Arizona with the winning run as the Halos posted their rosters over the top. spent much of last season in the NFC “When you come that close to actuWest lead before a late-season collapse eighth win in 11 games.

Earlier in the game, the ally being in the big dance, it’s hard to Continued on page 7 Angels got three solo taper down your expectations for the

The Rams Kick Off

Defending Super Bowl champs favored in NFC West

The rest of the Five are Garden Grove, Westminster and Western.

“On the bubble” are Pacifica, Rancho Alamitos and Orange.

Among the noteworthy gridiron performances last week were: • Parker Awad of Edison threw for a TD pass Continued on page 7

Angels squeeze way into third place; Dodgers win

home runs, one by Mike Trout, his 31st homer of Continued on page 7