| April 18, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 9 |
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| 13th Annual Crime Victims’ Survive and Thrive Run/Walk and Health & Safety Expo |
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Surviving family members of crime victims with Supervisor Spitzer at the 2017 Crime Victims’ Survive & Thrive Run/Walk and Health & Safety Expo |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer has been an activist for victims’ right throughout his career in public service and was honored to stand with and sponsor crime victims for the 13th straight year at the annual Crime Victims' Survive & Thrive Run/Walk & Health & Safety Expo. The event marked the close of National Crime Victims’ Week and was held at Mason Regional Park in Irvine, future home of the OC Crime Victims’ Monument.
With a decade of service as a reserve police offer, a former prosecutor, State Assemblyman and County Supervisor, Spitzer has always been dedicated to public safety and the rights of crime victims. He co-wrote and led the campaign to pass Marsy’s Law for All, advocating for the rights of innocent victims in our criminal justice system.
Supervisor Spitzer emphasized vigilance and perseverance in his speech at the gathering, targeting recent State prison reform laws that have the unintended consequence of a spike in crime in Orange County and throughout California.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer offers encouragement to runners and walkers at the Survive & Thrive Health & Safety Expo |
“The State is releasing criminals early. Crime is up more than 20% in our county. Victims are being ignored in large part and victims are being re-victimized,” Supervisor Spitzer told the crowd. “Unless we remain vigilant and stand together, when defendants have 5th and 6th amendment rights and crime victims have minimal rights, we cannot rest,” he stated with the purpose of getting Marsy’s Law extended throughout the country with the goal of a victims’ rights amendment to the U.S. constitution.
Organizer Patricia Wenskunas and fellow crime survivors Erin Runnion, Paul Wilson, Jack & Jason Reilley gave inspirational speeches. Officers and cadets of the OC Sheriff's Department, LASD, Irvine PD with Chief Mike Hamel, and LAPD along with former Irvine Mayor now Assemblyman Steven Choi all took part in the program. |
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Paul Wilson, widower of murder victim Christy Wilson in the 2011 Salon Meritage massacre in Seal Beach, releases a white dove in memory of his wife at the 2017 Survive & Thrive event at Mason Regional Park in Irvine with Assemblyman Steven Choi, Survivor Erin Runnion and Supervisor Todd Spitzer |
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| 25th Annual POMC Candlelight Vigil and Names Dedication Ceremony |
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Ceremony at the Parents of Murdered Children Memorial in Brea on Sunday, April 9th |
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In unity with National Crime Victims’ Week, Supervisor Todd Spitzer attended the 25th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Names Dedication Ceremony at the Parents of Murdered Children Memorial in Brea on Sunday, April 9th. Dozens of attendees gathered at sunset as families, friends and loved ones remember their murdered children, shared private moments and light candles in solidarity and solemn reflection of the victims of violent crime.
 Those dedicated in the ceremony this year are:
- Antwann Dante Jones
1988-201
- Brittany Rethorn-Riggs
1990-1993
- Andrew Vicente
1990-2015
- Janessa Smith
1991-2017
- Kristopher Alofaituli
1978-2016
- Curtis G. Draskovich
1992-2016
- Diana Louise Freeman 1947-2013
- Vincent G. Bejar 1983-2008
Supervisor Spitzer annually shares the names of Orange City Councilman Steve Ambriz and Marsy Nicholas of #marsyslawforall at the POMC Vigil. |
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| City of Orange Rotary Clubs Honor Police & Fire Finest and Bravest |
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City of Orange honorees at the Orange Rotary Clubs’ annual Police and Fire Recognitions Awards luncheon with (back row L-R) City Councilmembers Mark Murphy and Kim Nichols, Police Chief Tom Kisela, Councilmember Fred Whitaker, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, and Mayor Tita Smith |
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Three combined Rotary Clubs in the City of Orange honored the City’s “Finest and Bravest” at 43rd Annual Police and Fire Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 13th. Supervisor Spitzer attended with several civic and community leaders and presented certificates of accommodation to all of the awards recipients:
Orange Police Department:
Jesus Ivan Ochoa, Jr. - Police Officer of the Year
Sgt. Clara Ramirez - Supervisor of the Year
Marilyn Evans - Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Jillian Hernandez - Explorer of the Year
George Baskevitch - Reserve Officer of the Year
Mary-Ellen and Carl Manning – Volunteers of the Year
Orange Fire Department:
Matt Barba - Firefighter of the Year
Sean deMetropolis - Manager of the Year
Lucy Echevarria - Non-Sworn Employee of the Year
Sergio Rivas - Explorer of the Year
Kevin Humphreys - Reserve Officer of the Year |
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| Great Turnout for MDA Muscle Walk |
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Supervisor Spitzer with participants at the MDA Muscle Walk at Yorba Regional Park on Saturday, April 8th |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer enjoys the MDA Muscle Walk with colleague Robin Stieler, Clerk of the OC Board of Supervisors and family caregiver for her afflicted husband John Cave |
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Muscle Walk of Orange County & the Inland Empire was a big success at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim Hills, on Saturday, April 8th. The annual fundraiser 5k walk is a national MDA event with supporters participating all across the country. Donations raised through team, corporate and individual campaigns goes to important research and treatment, turning hope in to answers for those suffering debilitating muscular degenerative disorders and support for family caregivers. |
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| OC Faithful Commemorate Good Friday |
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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit colorguard presents the flag at the 50th Anaheim Family YMCA Good Friday Breakfast on April 14th |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer joined friends and families around Orange County at events commemorating Good Friday on April 14. Supervisor Spitzer attended the 50th Annual Anaheim Family YMCA Good Friday Breakfast at The City National Grove of Anaheim. Breakfast founder Ray Hansen was a guest of honor at the event emceed by Ed Arnold with entertainment provided by the Vanguard University concert choir and orchestra, and featuring guest speaker Andre L. Robinson. Also in attendance were Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait, the office of Congressman Ed Royce and Senator John Moorlach.
Supervisor Spitzer with Stations of the Cross walk organizer Dan Dulac |
Later in the day. Supervisor Spitzer joined hundreds of Christian faithful for a Good Friday stations of the cross walk in the canyons. The annual 1.2 mile walk is organized by Diane and Dan Dulac of Baker Canyon. Good Friday is the traditional observance of the Passion of the Christ, as Jesus was condemned, scorned, carried his cross, and crucified according to the Gospel. Christian faithful reflect in moments of prayer at each of the 12 stations of the cross marking the biblical record of the Passion events two days before the Easter celebration of resurrection. |
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The Holy Cross atop Baker Canyon ridge |
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| OC Public Works - Community Notice - Santiago Canyon Road Radar Feedback Signs |
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| Trauma Intervention Program is Seeking Volunteers |
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The Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County is currently seeking volunteers. No experience is necessary and training begins Thursday, April 27th at the Orange County Fire Authority in Irvine. For sign up information, call (714)314-0744.
TIP is a group of specially trained volunteers who provide emotional aid and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. TIP Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are called by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and hospital personnel to assist family members and friends following a natural or unexpected death; victims of violent crime including rape, assault, robbery, or burglary; victims of fire; disoriented or lonely elderly persons; people involved in motor vehicle accidents; people who are distraught and seeking immediate support; and survivors of suicide.
The Orange County Chapter of TIP was founded in 1995. There are currently 99 volunteers serving 20 jurisdictions, 10 hospitals, and 10 public safety agencies. The Chapter receives support and guidance from a local Advisory Committee.
TIP has received the prestigious Innovations Award in State and Local government from Harvard University and Ford Foundation, Crime Victim Service Award from the U.S. Justice Department, and the Governor's Victim Service Award from the State of California. |
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| 12th Annual CFO Foundation Games Set for Friday/Saturday April 21st & 22nd |
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The Community Foundation of Orange presents the 12th Annual Foundation Games this Friday and Saturday, April 21st & 22nd at Fred Kelley Stadium in the City of Orange. The Games are for athletes 7 to 15 years old.
In prepartion for the meet, organizers are staging a field events practice session on Monday evening April 17th, with the practice event an opportunity to donate items to Skyview School for homeless & motel children. Please bring gently worn or new shoes to the practice to help raise funds for Skyview.
For more information visit the Community Foundation of Orange webpage:
http://www.communityfoundationoforange.org/foundation-games-2017.html
 Friday, April 21st: Divisions 2002-2004 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 22nd: Divisions 2005-2010 8:00 am
Fred Kelly Stadium
3920 Spring Street
Orange, CA 92869
Field events practice is on Monday, April 17th, 5-7 PM.
THERE IS NO PRACTICE FOR RUNNING EVENTS. |
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| Celebrate Earth Day at the Cube |
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| Electronic Recycling Drive |
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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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| 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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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Family Storytime
Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library
8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Preschool Storytime at Canyon Hills
Tuesday, April 25, 11:00 AM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills Meeting Room
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, April 23, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Silverado
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 19, 9:00 AM to 1 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Villa Park
Electronic Recycling Drive
Saturday, April 22, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
18042 Taft Ave.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, April 25, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Roly-Poly Storytime
Monday, April 25, 9:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Jo Haldeman Talk and Book Signing
Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM
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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