| May 22, 2015 |
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Volume 3 Issue 14 |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Invites the Community to the 23rd Annual Memorial Day Event Celebrate Our Troops on May 25 |
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| Chairman Todd Spitzer invites the community to attend one of Orange County’s largest Memorial Day celebrations at Fairhaven Memorial Park for the 23rd Annual Memorial Day Event, “Celebrate Our Troops”. The star-spangled day of festivities, honors and remembrance includes special performances by the winner of the “Star-Spangled Singer” contest as well as a three-tiered performance of the National Anthem featuring an amalgamation of musical styles to illustrate “The Sounds of Liberty.” |
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OC County Veterans Service Officer Marco Martinez, OC Veteran Advisory Council Member Chase Wickersham, Supervisor Michelle Steel, OC Veteran Advisory Council Member Marilyn Harris, Vice Chair Lisa Bartlett, OC Veteran Advisory Council Chair Bobby McDonald, and Chairman Todd Spitzer |
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| “I had the honor and the privilege to present the Orange County Veteran Advisory Council with a resolution to honor our Veterans on Memorial Day. The Board of Supervisors designated 11 am as a time to unite in prayer, 3 pm as the “Moment of Remembrance” and we directed that all flags at County buildings be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day until noon,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer. “On Memorial Day, I hope that people will make the time to visit a place of tribute and inspiration where they can reflect on the significant sacrifices that brave men and women have made to defend our freedom.” |
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Supervisor Spitzer at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC |
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| The event is scheduled to include an antique cars display, parade of flags to the sounds of John Philips Sousa and an aerial flyover of WWII war planes. Also on the program is Orange County resident Major Aaron Schilleci who shares his inspiring story of serving in Iraq with his brother. The event is located at 1702 Fairhaven Ave. For more information, click here. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer and OC Health Care Agency to Host Public Forum on the Impact of Violent Video Games on May 27 |
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Event is Third in a Series of Safe Communities Meetings
(Portions courtesy of OC Health Care Agency)
In partnership with the OC Health Care Agency, Supervisor Todd Spitzer will host a Safe Communities Meeting on Violent Video Games and their potential impact on the community.
At the meeting, law enforcement and clinical experts will discuss how violent video games impact the community. Attendees will learn how to identify warning signs of video game addiction and violent behavior. Speakers, which include Deputy Clay Cranford from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Mary Hale Director of Behavioral Health Services, Orange County Health Care Agency and Dr. Kenneth Woog, who is a Clinical Psychologist, will also discuss prevention strategies for parents. Community organizations will host information booths and provide additional resources.
“I am proud to sponsor this series of Safe Communities town halls, with the first in Irvine on mental illness, substance abuse, and violence, and then the second in North Tustin on bullying,” Supervisor Spitzer said. “This meeting on violent video games will be valuable learning experience as families learn to recognize signs of addiction and how to set gaming boundaries.”
The event is open to the community and is scheduled for May 27 from 6-8:00 pm at Columbus Tustin Middle School located at 17952 Beneta Way. For more information, contact OCHCA at (714) 834-2077. |
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| Supervisor Todd Spitzer Chairs the Surf Quake 2015 Operational Area Exercise |
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Chairman Todd Spitzer and county staff at the Emergency Operation Center |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Sheriff’s Department)
Activation of the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center takes a team of dedicated individuals from the Sheriff’s Department, County agencies and other Operational Area partners. In order to help ensure that local law enforcement and county departments are prepared to respond to an event, Orange County participated in the Surf Quake 2015 Operational Area Exercise.
Surf Quake 2015 is a functional four hour exercise that is held at multiple sites, including the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center and the Emergency Operations Centers, for participating cities and special districts. It is the first large scale exercise of the year.
“I can’t say enough how important it is to be organized and to have a clear plan in place so residents and emergency responders can be prepared to face whatever threat comes our way,” said Chairman Todd Spitzer. “I want you to know that I am here to help and to do whatever I can to make sure that the right resources are allocated toward keeping the Canyons and Orange County safe.” |
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Supervisor Spitzer addressing county staff at the Emergency Operation Center |
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Emergency exercises reinforce Orange County’s commitment to excellence in Emergency Management and disaster response.
Key considerations for response and recovery include:
- Decision making: coordinate among affected jurisdictions to develop protective actions for the general public.
- Evacuations: safely move the public using traffic control points and transportation assembly points including people with disabilities and access and functional needs.
- Public Information: coordinate public information with affected jurisdictions and within the EOC.
- Hotline: Activate the Public Information Hotline and provide accurate information and instructions to the public including people with disabilities and access and functional needs.
- Shelters: establish accessible shelters for displaced members of the public, including requests for support for people with disabilities and access and functional needs.
Orange County will continue to ensure the safety of responders and community members by embracing all aspects of a fully developed emergency management system, including the training and exercises for our responders that will continue to enhance our response capability.
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| John Wayne Airport Urges Travelers to Plan Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend |
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Southwest Airlines Senior Director of Network Planning and Performance Dave Harvey, Chairman Todd Spitzer, Orange County Business Council Chair Laura DeSoto, and JWA Executive Director Larry Serafini |
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(Portions courtesy of John Wayne Airport)
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. John Wayne Airport expects Airport traffic to be heaviest on Thursday and Friday (May 21 - 22) and Tuesday (May 26). In 2014, over 150,000 passengers traveled through JWA between the Thursday before and the Tuesday after Memorial Day.
"As we look ahead to one of the busiest travel periods of the year, it's important we recognize that Memorial Day provides us an opportunity to be with friends and family, but more importantly, it is a time to remember and honor those who have served our country," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer. "We encourage those traveling through JWA to plan ahead, and invite active duty service members to visit the Bob Hope USO for a warm and welcoming stop at the Airport."
Travel Tips for Passengers and Visitors:
- All passengers flying out of JWA are encouraged to arrive 90 minutes to two hours
before the scheduled departure time for domestic flights and three hours for
international flights to find parking, check luggage and go through the security
checkpoint. Passengers who are members of TSA Pre-Check can expedite the screening
process in Terminals A, B and C.
- Passengers are allowed one small carry-on bag plus one personal item as long as the
carry-on bag fits airline dimensions. Check with individual airlines for specifics.
- Drivers picking up passengers at the Airport are encouraged to utilize 2-hour parking
spaces, located on the lower level of Parking Structures A1, B2 and C.
Parking at JWA:
- Curbside Valet Parking for $30 per day, located on the Departure (upper) Level between
Terminals A and B, or in front of Terminal C.
- Parking Structures A1, A2, B2 and C are located adjacent to and directly across from
the Riley Terminal at a rate of $20 per day and $2 per hour with the first 15 minutes
being free for those dropping off and picking up passengers. Access to terminal
parking structures is available from the Departure (upper) Level only.
- Off-site Main Street Parking Lot located at 1512 Main St., Irvine, for $14 per day with
free shuttle service to/from the Riley Terminal every 15 minutes.
- For parking availability call (949) 252-5200.
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| Current State of Housing in Orange County and Yorba Linda: Trends, Demographics and the Law |
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(Portions courtesy of ACC-OC)
Yorba Linda residents are invited to attend a free event hosted by the Association of California Cities Orange County (ACCOC), which will include an open dialogue on housing. Please join housing industry experts for this important discussion.
The event will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center (Yorba Room), 4501 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. Please click here for event information. Please RSVP to Randall Avila at events@accoc.org or call (949) 440-1027. |
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| ECO Challenge Day Collection Event at Bill Barber Park |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Waste and Recycling)
Save the Date! Next Saturday, May 30th is the County's 1st Eco Challenge Day for Summer 2015! Bring your e-waste, household goods, or gently-used clothing to Irvine's Bill Barber Park from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and the first 100 cars will get the opportunity to choose between a free 4-pack of Discovery Cube tickets or a free 4-pack of tickets to an Angels game, while supplies last.
After donating your items to Goodwill of Orange County, bring the whole family out and stop by the family-fun activities in the park. Former Angels Player and current radio broadcaster Mark Langston will be signing autographs for a limited time and Discovery Cube OC will also be providing an activity for the children to decorate some reusable tote bags. Don't forget to Take the Eco Challenge! See you there!
Learn more at ocEcoChallenge.com. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Family Storytime
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Using a Flashdrive-Computer Instruction
Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 10:00 AM
Canyon Hills Branch Library, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, May 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 10:00 AM
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza
National Bike Month – Ride at Jeffrey Open Space Trail Saturday, May 30, 11:00 AM
Cypress Community Park, 255 Visions
Orange
Stop Playing the Internet Lottery for your Job Search
Monday, June 1, 6:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Silverado Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 20, 6:00 PM
Silverado Fairgrounds, Community Center 27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Tustin
Farmers Market
Wednesday, May 27, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Villa Park
Villa Park’s Great American Family Picnic
Sunday, May 24, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Irvine Lake, 4621 Santiago Canyon Rd.
Yorba Linda
Ancestry Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, May 23, 10:00 AM
Yorba Linda Public Library Community Room, 18181 Imperial Hwy.
Nixon Library Concert,
Sunday, May 24, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Melanie.Eustice@ocgov.com
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