| November 16, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 29 |
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| Veterans Day Celebration Throughout District Three |
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Supervisor Spitzer is flanked by members of our military community during the City of Anaheim Veterans Day ceremony. |
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Supervisor Spitzer smiles after attending a ceremony in Brea. |
Supervisor Todd Spitzer was pleased to attend several Veterans Day events to honor our nation’s heroes.
Current and former members of our Armed Forces were thanked for their service at the events.
“Our county is indebted to and proud of our military veterans,” Supervisor Spitzer. “Our nation has a duty to honor our veterans and their families for their sacrifice and to educate the next generation of young people that will most certainly be called on to protect liberty and democracy throughout the world. I’m proud to support our veteran community.” |
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USMC Veteran Mark Wayland and his daughter Katie Wayland, Miss Orange 2017. Mr. Wayland was the keynote speaker at Orange's Veterans Day Ceremony.
The crowd stands to say the Pledge of Allegiance on November 11 at the City of Orange’s Veterans Memorial Park. |
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| Tustin Library Update |
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A temporary library is open in Tustin while damages are assessed on the permanent library. |
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In March, employees at the Tustin Branch of OC Public Libraries discovered a leak in the library’s subfloor below the bookshelves. The leak caused substantial flooding and the Library had to be temporarily closed.
The County of Orange, which operates the Tustin-owned facility, immediately began water removals and drying activities to stabilize the facility. Following the water removals, the extent of damage was unknown. A detailed water damage and repair evaluation was commissioned by the City’s insurance carrier, which involved a number of engineers and other specialists. The evaluation was completed in September 2017, identifying critical repairs needed to structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
The City is now conducting a third-party review of the report to ensure that the repairs proposed by the insurance company will fully address all of the covered damage, and at the same time to develop construction documents for the purpose of hiring a contractor to complete the repairs.
Precise timing to start the repairs is unknown but is anticipated to begin in early 2018. An updated scheduled for repairs is anticipated in late November 2017.
It is estimated that work will begin in early 2018 and could last a few months. Once the repair contract is awarded a more concrete timeline will be known and made available.
Recognizing the permanent library would not be reopening for an extended period, the City and the County of Orange were successful in opening a Temporary Library on August 15, 2017 in an undamaged portion of the building in order to provide limited, yet critical, services to our community in the meantime.
The hours of operation are as follows:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Friday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call the Library at (714) 544-7725 for more information.
(Portions courtesy of OC Public Libraries) |
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| Third District Parks Reopening after Recent Fires |
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Firefighters from OCFA, Anaheim Fire, Orange Fire, Tustin Fire, and other agencies spent weeks fighting the Canyon Fire 2. |
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Portions of Peters Canyon Regional Park are open as of November 11.
Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 the Canyon Fire 2 started near the intersection of the 91 and 241. The fire burned through Anaheim Hills and East Orange, extensively burning four County regional parks. Of the more than 9,000 acres estimated damaged in the Canyon Fire 2, the large majority are within four OC Parks regional parks: Irvine Regional Park, Santiago Oaks Regional Park, Peters Canyon Regional Park, and Irvine Ranch Open Space. Other facilities, including several regional trail segments, are also damaged.
The three trails that remain closed are around the reservoir: Lake View Trail, Skylark Trail and Cactus Point Trail. Santiago Oaks and exterior trails at Irvine Regional Park remain closed.
For your safety, please stay on the open trails only and follow all signs.
(Portions Courtesy of OC Parks) |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Commends County Action on Riverbed Enforcement |
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| Human Trafficking Task Force Receives Grant for “Be the One” Campaign |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer speaks at an event for the Be The One campaign. Photo courtesy of OC Register. |
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As Co-Chair of the OC Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Steering Committee as part of OC Social Services Agency, Supervisor Todd Spitzer has been a leading voice on human-trafficking prevention and paved the way for the “Be the One” campaign. On September 1, 2017, the US Department of Homeland Security selected the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to receive a highly competitive grant to enhance and expand the “Be the One” campaign.
The “Be the One” campaign is a human-trafficking prevention initiative that leads Orange County’s public awareness on the warning signs of sex trafficking and encourage victims to come forward. The CSEC Steering Committee partnered with OCTA to tailor the “Be the One” campaign to focus specifically on the sex trafficking of children. Together, OCTA and CSEC promoted the campaign’s messages on OC buses across the County. While one of the main goals of the CSEC Steering Committee is to increase public awareness, they are also working collaboratively to enhance services and identify appropriate placement resources for this vulnerable population.
Supervisor Spitzer, who is also an OCTA director, congratulates OCTA for the award and is proud of their continued support of the “Be the One” Campaign. |
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| El Capitan District Scouts Special Luncheon to Support Scouting: November 30, 11:30AM, at Park Ave. Restaurant |
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The Boy Scouts of America El Capitan District invite the public to join a special luncheon to support scouting on Thursday, November 30 at 11:30 AM at Park Ave. Restaurant, located at 11200 Beach Blvd. Stanton, CA 90680.
Proceeds from the luncheon will help to provide funds for local Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Explorer Scouts. Scouting’s positive impact helps local families and communities by encouraging teamwork and cooperation.
“The El Capitan District serves over 1,400 youth in Anaheim, Garden Grove, Stanton, and surrounding cities,” said Troup 111 Scoutmaster Emeritus David Shawver, “Please join us as we celebrate Scouting and help ensure BSA’s special Scouting programs for today’s youth.”
RSVP by Friday, November 24 to brianm@ocbsa.org. |
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| Disneyland Resort Culinary Job Fair: November 18, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
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| The Disneyland Resort, Orange County’s number-one employer, will be hosting a job fair focusing on culinary jobs at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 AM—5:00 PM at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa. The event is open to all and free parking is provided. |
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| Foothill Boulevard and Hewes Street Pavement Improvements: November 8—Late December |
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| Modjeska Grade Road Pavement Improvements: October 31—November 27 |
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| Notice: Santa Ana River Trail Public Hours Enforced |
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| Beginning November 3, 2017, the County will be enforcing public hours for the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) along the flood control channels adjacent to the Santa Ana River. The enforcement of public hours will enable the County to ensure the safety and security of recreational users of the SART and the integrity of the flood control channel. |
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| Silverado’s Monthly Flea Market: Saturday, December 2, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
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| I-405 South Improvement Project Public Hearing: December 5, 5-8 PM |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Hug-a-Bye Baby Storytime
Thursday , November 16, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Family Storytime
Saturday, November 18, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Staser Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament
Saturday, November 18, 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Register here: http://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/staser-fall-scholastic-chess-tournament-0
Orange County Great Park Hangar 244 and Artist Studios, 6950 Marine Way
Fall Food Drive: Scare Away Hunger
Now through Sunday, November 19
Donations accepted Thursdays through Sundays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM at the Visitors Center and Sports Complex, http://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/fall-food-drive-scare-away-hunger
Orange
Tech Talk Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 21, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Main Library Community Room, 407 E Chapman Ave.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, December 3, 3:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Old Towne Orange Plaza
Silverado
Drop-in Craft
Saturday, November 25, 11:00 AM— 5:00 PM
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Christmas in the Canyons
Saturday, December 9, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Silverado
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, November 22, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Tustin Police Department Toy Donation
Now through Saturday, December 2, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Information: http://www.tustinca.org/civicax/calendar/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=27721
Tustin Police Department, 300 Centennial Way
Villa Park
Preserving Family Photos Presentation
Thursday, November 16, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Waking Up to the China Challenge: Are the U.S. and China Destined for War?
Friday, November 17, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Bubble-Ology
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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