Politics & Government

Artist Jorg Dubin and Others Named as Patriots Day Honorees

General Lee and Dorene Butler will be Grand Marshals of the March 3 parade.

The Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade committee has announced this year's list of honorees for its 46th annual march through the streets of downtown, which this year takes place Saturday, March 3.

Jorg Dubin, sculptor of Semper Memento, his 9/11 tribute which was installed in Heisler Park in September, has been named Artist of the Year.

Joining Dubin in the parade, along with 100-ish local clubs, community organizations and mucky-mucks, will be Grand Marshals General Lee and Dorene Butler. Louise E. Buckley was named Honored Patriot. Citizens of the Year are Betsy and Dr. Gary Jenkins. Athlete of the Year is Natasha Strickland, a champion cross-country runner from Laguna Beach High School. And Junior Citizens of the Year are Caroline Cannan and Bryce Blanton.

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They'll be recognized at the annual parade brunch on Feb. 5 at Tivoli Terrace on the Festival of Arts grounds. For reservations or information, email shworthy@juno.com or phone 949-494-6016.


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