| March 15, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 6 |
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| Foothill Communities Association Annual Meeting |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer gave the keynote address at the FCA annual meeting |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer was invited to deliver the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Foothill Communities Association on March 6th. Supervisor Spitzer focused on current topics including legal issues with the FAA over flight patterns at John Wayne Airport and land use issues specific to North Tustin and other areas in the Third District.
The large audience of FCA members and guests also heard from Colby Cataldi of OC Public Works, Scott Thomas of OC Parks and Sgt. Troy Feely of the OC Sheriff’s Department. After Supervisor Spitzer delivered his keynote PowerPoint presentation, the county representatives and Lisa Ohlund of the East OC Water District engaged the audience in a question and answer discussion moderated by FCA President Richard Nelson. |
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A panel discussion on land use issues, crime and fire prevention, JWA flight patterns and water district concerns completed the Foothill Communities Association Annual Meeting
OCSD & OCFA members representing at the FCA annual meeting |
Scores of FCA members and guests turned out for the annual meeting on March 6th |
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| Thousands Enjoy Inaugural Tustin Hangar Half Marathon and 5k |
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(L-R) Miss Tustin Emma Foss, Tustin Mayor Allan Bernstein, men’s winner Jose Merino, women’s champion Donna Mills, with Supervisor Todd Spitzer |
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Approximately 4,000 runners were up extra early on Saturday, March 11 to take part in the Inaugural Tustin Half Marathon and 5k run at the former Marine Corps Air Station. The annual spring run in Tustin was previously known as The Leprechaun Leap 5k. The addition of the half marathon with top-prize money is designed to draw elite runners from around the world to future races.
Supervisor Spitzer sponsored the event again this year along with the Tustin Chamber of Commerce and served as the official starter at the daylight savings spring forward hour of 7 a.m. Men’s race winner Jose Merino of Tarzana finished the 13.1 mile course in 1-hour and 12-minutes. Women’s winner Donna Mills of Texas clocked in at 1-hour, 25-minutes. Both were awarded half-carat diamonds for their championship efforts. The event offers a $100,000 prize for breaking the half marathon world record (58:23 for men, 1:05 for women).
Thanks to race director Mark Holmes, the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, and all the terrific volunteers for making this such a successful and fun event. |
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| 2017 Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention |
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| The OC Task Force on Drowning Prevention began work on the 2017 outreach campaign concepts at our Countywide Taskforce meeting March 7th at OCFA Headquarters. Committee assignments were approved and we will be issuing updates on our campaign as it develops this year. This is one of the most important safety issues affecting families throughout Orange County. Thank you to all involved. |
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| Irvine Unified School District Dedicates New Portola High School |
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District 3 Field Deputy Al Tello presents Supervisor Spitzer’s proclamation to members of the Irvine Unified School District and Principal John Pehrson (far right) at the dedication of Portola High School |
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Current and past leaders of the Irvine Unified School District gathered with school staff, students, parents and local dignitaries March 2nd to dedicate Portola High School, home of the Bulldogs for many generations to come.
The state-of-the-art Portola High campus, led by Principal John Pehrson, actually opened its doors back in August, welcoming about 450 freshmen within two years of its ceremonial groundbreaking. The school will add a new grade level each year through the fall of 2019, when current ninth-graders will represent the first senior class. Ultimately, Portola will accommodate about 2,400 students.
Special features at the new school include a performing arts building with a 720-seat theater, a “green roof” topped with vegetation to enable hands-on, sustainable learning, a special education facility to develop essential life skills, and state of the art athletic facilities that includes an aquatics center with a 50-meter pool.
Portola High School occupies roughly 42 acres along Irvine Boulevard, west of Alton Parkway. The official address at 1001 Cadence, Irvine.
The website is www.iusd.org/phs |
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| Hispanic Bar Association Scholarship Fundraiser Gala |
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Enjoying the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association’s 39th Annual Gala Scholarship Fundraiser with HBA President Eric Dominguez and President-elect Darrell White |
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| Congratulations to the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association and honorees recognized at the 39th Annual HBA Gala Scholarship Fundraiser and Installation Dinner. The event was held to raise money for scholarships March 4th at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. |
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A fun evening with past President and event emcee Darren Aitken |
Pictured here with HBA Board Member Jimmy Cabral |
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| OC Veterans Annual Report |
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 Orange County Veterans Initiative (OCVI) was launched in 2011 and then expanded in 2015 based on new findings from The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study, a report commissioned by OCCF to bring much needed attention to the challenges facing Orange County veterans. The first-ever comprehensive report on the needs of local veterans, it confirmed that many servicemen and women coming home to Orange County are significantly under-prepared for civilian life, - experiencing significant challenges ranging from not knowing where to find services, to lacking secure employment, to unmet physical and mental health needs.
OCVI aligns donors, businesses and community leaders to focus on three critical areas of need:
- Transitioning to civilian life
- Employment readiness and job skills
- Health services, with an emphasis on mental health needs - in October 2015, with support from our generous donors, OCCF delivered $500,000 to seven nonprofits to support programs that provide a focused approach for transitioning veterans and their families.
The initiative's key goal is to improve critical and fundamental services so that veterans:
- Know where to go in Orange County to get the services they need
- Develop trusting relationships with community providers
- Are connecting early and proactively to services they and their families need
- Obtain employment in career-oriented opportunities and positions
- The funding allows high-performing nonprofit veteran service organizations to build their capacity to serve a broader audience.
See the full publication of the Orange County Veterans Study here:
https://www.oc-cf.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Publications/
OC-Veterans-Study_USC-CIR_Feb-2015.pdf |
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| Walk to Support Veteran’s Employment |
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Orange County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 4.2%. With an abundance of jobs that often beg for talent, there is a strong need for well-trained candidates to fill these positions. Working Wardrobes VetNet’s , mission is to provide our veterans, service members, their spouses and caregivers with the tools they need to become gainfully employed in the civilian workforce.
The Working Wardrobes’ VetNet 5K Walk and Fun Run will raise the funds needed to put our clients in the training and certification programs they need so that they can say, “I GOT THE JOB!”
Working Wardrobes’ VetNet is a safety net for veterans that provides our clients with an array of occupational and soft skills training, resume development, interview skills workshops, industry-specific certifications, and our signature professional wardrobing service.
“Pay it Forward” and serve them. Walk in their Shoes on March 25th!
www.workingwardrobes.org/walk |
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| Volunteer for OC Medical Reserve Corps |
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The Orange County Medical Reserve Corps (OCMRC) is a group of credentialed, organized volunteers who assist during public health emergencies such as a major communicable disease outbreak, earthquake, flood, fire, or acts of terrorism. OCMRC volunteers work with the Health Care Agency to assist the local community during disasters. OCMRC also supports public health needs throughout the year by assisting in flu and other immunization clinics.
The OC Medical Reserve Corps mission is to assist the community during public health emergencies and promote prevention and health education throughout the year.
To get involved email: ocmrc@ochca.com |
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| Survive and Thrive 5K Run/ Walk Health and Safety Expo |
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April 8th, 2017 - Mason Regional Park, Irvine
Save the date, Saturday April 8th for the Survive and Thrive 5K Run/Walk Health and Safety Expo. This is an official county event hosted in order to help raise money to support crime survivors and other charities.
As a former police officer, state assemblyman and assistant district attorney, public safety and victim’s rights have always been a top priority throughout my career. I’m proud to have authored Marcy’s Law and chaired the campaign to get the initiative passed by the voters in California in addition to supporting other bills making a difference to crime victims.
Please join our ongoing fight to support crime victims and families by organizing friends and co-workers, form a team to raise donations and participate with me in this year’s event. Vendor booths are still available. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy free food samples and drinks, live music and great vendors! All pre-registered participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and goody bag!
www.surviveandthriverunwalk.org |
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Members of the Board of Supervisors, OC Parks and Public Works and crime victim’s advocates at the April, 2015 groundbreaking ceremony for the Crime Victims’ Monument at Mason Regional Park in the City of Irvine |
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| Silverado's April Fool's Talent Show Event |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Toddler Time at Canyon Hills Library
Tuesday, March 14, 11:00 AM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills Meeting Room
Family Story Time
Saturday, March 18, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library
8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, March 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Pajama Story Time
Tuesday March 14, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Orange Main Library
407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Pilates
Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 PM
27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, March 15, 9:00 AM to 1 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Villa Park
Roly-Poly Storytime
Monday, March 20, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, March 14, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Pat Nixon’s Birthday – Free Admission All Day
Thursday, March 16, 9:00 AM
Nixon Library and Museum
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd
Oakcrest Terrace Apartments Ribbon Ceremony
Thursday, March 16, 10:30 AM
22744 East Park Dr.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Matt.Morrison@ocgov.com
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