| May 10, 2013 |
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Volume 1 Issue 17 |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Appoints Board Members to Represent the Third District |
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(Santa Ana, CA) - Supervisor Spitzer recently appointed commissioners to represent the Third District for various seats in Orange County. The following commissioners have been appointed:
- Orange County Historical Commission: Reappointment of Pamel Harrell (Yorba Linda), Marilyn Thoms (North Tustin), and Lynee Yauger (Yorba Linda) for term concurrent with 3rd District Supervisor’s term of office.
- OC Parks Commission: Reappointment of Matthew Cunningham (Orange) for term concurrent with 3rd District Supervisor’s term of office.
- Orange County Planning Commission: Appointment of John Secor (North Tustin) for term concurrent with 3rd District Supervisor’s term of office.
- Orange County Veterans Advisory Council: Reappointment of Robert McDonald (Anaheim Hills) for term ending on April 14, 2015.
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| Supervisors Approve Appointment of Michael B. Giancola as County Executive Officer |
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Board of Supervisors selected Michael B. Giancola to serve as County Executive Officer (CEO) on May 7, 2013.
Giancola has served as the Director of OC Waste & Recycling since 2009 and has been employed by the County of Orange for more than 30 years. Giancola first joined the County as a Park Attendant at Mile Square Park in 1977.
“There’s just something so rich and vibrant about someone who’s worked their way up,” said Spitzer during Tuesday’s board meeting. The experience gives Giancola “empathy and understanding” for the 17,000 county employees he now oversees, Spitzer said.
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During his 27 years with OC Waste & Recycling, Giancola assumed several management roles, including the position of being the first manager of Orange County’s recycling program. As the Director of OC Waste & Recycling, Giancola led the department to expand renewable energy opportunities at the County’s landfill sites and revised solid waste permits to provide Orange County with long-term disposal capacity.
Giancola received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a former President of the Southern California Founding Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America and is a graduate of the Orange County Leadership Academy.
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| FAQ: The Orange County DUI Task Force |
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The Orange County DUI Task Force (OC DUI Task Force) is a collaborative, county-wide effort to address alcohol and drug-impaired driving in Orange County. It was formed in September 2009 as an outcome of the 2008 Drinking and Driving Community Forum.
Who Makes Up the OC DUI Task Force?
The OC DUI Task Force is comprised of 60+ agencies representing law enforcement, traffic safety, public health, local government, business, education (K-12 and colleges and universities), and private organizations. |
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The OC DUI Task Force is led by the Automobile Club of Southern California and the County of Orange Health Care Agency’s Alcohol and Drug Education and Preventive Team.
What is the OC DUI Task Force’s Overall Goal?
The overall goal of the OC DUI Task Force is to support agencies in reducing alcohol and drug impaired driving in Orange County by increasing awareness of the perceived risk of arrest and other consequences associated with alcohol and drug impaired driving.
How Does The OC DUI Task Force Achieve Its Goal of Reducing Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving?
The OC DUI Task Force strives to support agencies in reducing alcohol and drug impaired driving in Orange County by:
- Providing education materials to agencies for public display and community distribution,
- Facilitating Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) trainings for local alcohol establishments,
- Coordinating professional development trainings for Task Force members, and
- Supporting law enforcement alcohol and drug impaired driving prevention activities.
How Can I Get Involved With the OC DUI Task Force and Make Orange County a Safer Place?
You can get involved with the OC DUI Task Force initiatives by:
- Hosting a Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training,
- Displaying and distributing education materials in your community,
- Working with community leaders to develop, implement and/or enforce effective prevention strategies.
When Do Meetings Take Place?
Meetings take place on the third Wednesday of ODD numbered months from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center located at 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA.
Below are the meeting dates for the remainder of the year:
- May 15, 2013
- July 17, 2013
- September 18, 2013
- November 20, 2013
Where Can I Get More Information on the OC DUI Task Force?
For more information on the OC DUI Task Force, visit:
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| Snapshots From An Earth Day Regeneration Project: Ground Cover Supplied By A Third District Member |
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(O’Neill Park, CA) – An “Earth Day” regeneration project (Earth Day Project) took place on April 27, 2013 at O’Neil Park in Orange County, CA. The Earth Day Project was hosted by local 4H group members and their parents. The volunteers planted Oak and Sycamore trees, as well as native Lemonade shrubs and California flowering Toyon.
Aguinaga Green, Inc., a United States Compost Council member and an Irvine based business for the past sixty (60) years, supplied mulch ground cover that moderates earth temperature highs and lows, aids in weed abatement and conservation of water, and helps prevent erosion.
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| Pet of the Week |
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Please click here to see a larger version of this flier. |
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| Events around the district |
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Anaheim
2013 OC Greek Fest: Experience the flavors of Greece and enjoy the best of Greek food, music, and dancing culture.
Friday, May 17, 2013 / 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / St. John the Baptist @ 405 N. Dale Ave. Anaheim, CA
Irvine
Lounge Chair Theater: “Wreck-It-Ralph:” Families are invited to bring their picnic gear and enjoy an outdoor, theater event of Walt Disney’s latest hit movie “Wrek-It-Ralph.”
Friday, May 17, 2013 / 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Woodbury Community Park
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