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Volume 5 Issue 8 |
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| Irvine Police Department Recognizes Excellence |
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Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel addresses the audience at the 46th Annual Irvine Police Department Awards Banquet on Friday, March 30th |
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Congratulations to the men and women of the Irvine Police Department for their dedication to public safety that has Irvine ranked by the FBI as America’s Safest Big City for the 11th year in a row. The IPD celebrated the best of the best among their ranks at the 46th Annual Irvine Police Department Awards Banquet on March 30th.
Officer of the Year Mike Etlinger and Supervisor of the Year Robert Warren with Officer Dave Wills and Chief Mike Hamel |
Supervisor Todd Spitzer provided certificates of commendation to all of the award winners, including Police Officer of the Year Mike Etlinger, Supervisor of the Year Robert Warren, Rookie of the Year James Litchfield and Civilian of the Year Allyson Maddy. The evening was highlighted with inspiring video presentations for each of the ten major award recipients and a stirring rendition of Louie Armstrong’s “It’s a Wonderful World” by Irvine Special Olympian Jay White.
Salute to Chief Mike Hamel, the entire IPD staff and event sponsors for once again making the awards banquet a great success. |
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Traffic Investigator Allyson Moody receives the Civilian of the Year Award alongside Assemblyman Steven Choi (L) and Irvine Mayor Don Wagner (R) |
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| Supervisor Spitzer addresses the CSP Victim’s Rights Conference |
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(L-R) Supervisor Todd Spitzer with CSP Supervisor Louie Mendez, supporters Juanita Becerra and Ronnetta Johnson, CSP Executive Director Lilia Arevalo and Chris Bieber of the OC Probation Department |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s career commitment to fighting for public safety and victims’ rights led him back to the podium as keynote speaker at the 2017 Community Service Programs Victims’ Rights Conference. In 2015, Supervisor Spitzer was presented with the Visionary in Victims Services Award by the non-profit CSP.
 As a former police officer and prosecutor, Supervisor Spitzer extended his pursuit of justice for crime victims as a member the California State Assembly where he co-authored and passed Marsy’s Law for All, one of the strongest victims’ rights laws in the country.
Before Marsy’s Law, victims had little access to criminal justice proceedings. Now, it’s mandated that every crime victim has the right to all case information with input on prosecution, sentencing and parole matters.
It gives victims the essential right to restitution and the methods to recover losses. Other states are passing similar legislation modeled on Marsy’s Law. |
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| Survive and Thrive 5K Run/ Walk Health and Safety Expo |
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Saturday, April 8, 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 has been a priority throughout my career. I’m proud to have co-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!
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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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| MDA Muscle Walk of Orange County & the Inland Empire |
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| OC Sheriff’s Department Aviation Support Unit Wings Ceremony |
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Sgt. Bill Fitzgerald with Sheriff Sandra Hutchens recognize Reserve Deputies who volunteer their time at the OCSD Aviation Support Unit |
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Supervisor Spitzer issued certificates of commendation to members of the OC Sheriff’s Department Aviation Support unit honored at the OCSD 2017 Wings Ceremony Luncheon. Family, friends, co-workers and media members attended the event March 29th at the Aviation Support Unit hangar at John Wayne Airport.
OCSD helicopter “Duke” named for legendary actor John Wayne |
Graduating with Pilot Wings were Deputy Joe Kantar and Deputy Brian Fischer. Earning Tactical Flight Wings were Deputy Carlo DiGanci and Deputy Brian Stockbridge. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Sergeant Bill Fitgerald recognized seven Reserve Deputies for their volunteer efforts providing critical support at approximately 7,200 hours per year. |
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| FAA Flight Paths, Legal Action Discussion for OC Realtors |
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Supervisor Spitzer presented to members of the OC Association of Realtors Local Government Relations South Committee |
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OC Realtors South Committee members Jim Thor and Michele Williams with Supervisor Todd Spitzer |
Supervisor Todd Spitzer was invited to address the OC Association of Realtors Local Government Relations South Committee in a presentation and discussion of current issues relative to the home sales market. Supervisor Spitzer offered his comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on the Federal Aviation Administration’s NextGen air traffic control system at John Wayne Airport.
The County is currently in legal negotiations with the FAA as they mitigate County lawsuits filed by the Cities of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
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| Canyon Roads Safety Measures |
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Supervisor Spitzer works with staff from OC Public Works and CHP to improve safety on Santiago Canyon Road |
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 Safety on County roadways has always been a priority for Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Last October, he held a town hall meeting to discuss safety issues and get community input.
In a proactive measure, Supervisor Spitzer is working with OC Public Works to plan and implement better safety signage along canyon roads. On Tuesday April 4th, the Supervisor, OCPW staff and members of the California Highway Patrol teamed up to discuss the placement of radar speed trailers and changeable safety signs along Santiago Canyon Road to improve automobile, bicycle and motorcycle safety.
Speed kills. Do not drink and drive!
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| JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT ISSUES CALL FOR ARTISTS |
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) has issued a call for Orange County-related visual artists to apply for exhibition slots in JWA's Community Focus Space (CFS) program’s exhibition calendar, beginning in October of 2018.
Each exhibition is approximately 30 days in duration and is presented by JWA at no cost to the artist. CFS exhibitions are located prior to the security checkpoints and adjacent to Baggage Carousels 1 and 4 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, and are accessible to passengers as well as the general public.
To qualify for consideration, artists must have been born, raised or educated in Orange County; or currently live, work or own property in Orange County; and live in any of the following counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara or Ventura.
Artist applications must be received by John Wayne Airport no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 21, 2017. Artist application instructions and guidelines may be found at www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits/. Artists approved through this review process will be notified by the end of October 2017.
For additional information about the Community Focus Space program or this Call for Artists, please contact Jeffrey Frisch, John Wayne Airport Arts Program Coordinator at Jfrisch@ocair.com. |
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| Join the City of Orange Recreation Staff |
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| 12th Annual Silverado Chili Cook Off & Cinco de Mayo Festival |
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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
MDA Muscle Walk of Orange County & Inland Empire
Saturday, April 8, 9:30 AM (Registration) 11:00 AM (Start)
Yorba Regional Park, 7600 E. La Palma Avenue
Family Storytime
Saturday, April 8, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library
8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Preschool Storytime at Canyon Hills
Tuesday, April 11, 11:00 AM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills Meeting Room
Irvine
Survive and Thrive 5K Run/ Walk Health and Safety Expo
Saturday, April 8, 7:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Dr.
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, April 9, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
23rd Annual Plaza Car Show
Sunday, April 9, 2017 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1 Plaza Square
Silverado
Fire Station #14 Easter Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 16, 7:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Silverado Community Center
27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Modjeska Fire Station #16 Easter Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 16, 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Modjeska Community Center, Modjeska Canyon
12th Annual Chili Cook Off & Cinco de Mayo Festival
Saturday, May 6, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Silverado Community Center
27641 Silverado Canyon Road
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, April 12, 9:00 AM to 1 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Villa Park
Roly-Poly Storytime
Monday, April 10, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, April 11, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Collegiate Forum: Can Immigration “Make America Great Again”?
Monday, April 10, 7:00 PM
Nixon Library and 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 Matt.Morrison@ocgov.com
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