| October 4, 2018 |
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Volume 6 Issue 34 |
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| Spitzer Calls for Continued Work in Addressing Mental Health at NAMI Walks OC |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer joined NAMI walkers to stomp out stigma of mental illness during the NAMI Walks OC event. |
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Supervisor Spitzer (C) and NAMI walkers show their support of destigmatizing mental illness. |
Holding a sign that said “Alliance”, Supervisor Todd Spitzer renewed calls to destigmatize mental illness at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walks OC 5K walk and fundraiser at Angels Stadium on Saturday, September 29.
Mental illness is on the forefront of Orange County residents’ minds. According to the 2017 Point in Time Count, 12 percent of the County’s homeless population suffers from mental illness, and 66 percent of homeless individuals who suffer from a serious mental illness are unsheltered.
“There is no reason you should find yourself homeless in Orange County because of a mental illness,” Supervisor Spitzer said to the crowd of 3,000 NAMI supporters.
NAMI Board President Steve Pitman and NAMI Development Manager Amy Durham encourage the crowd to help them reach their fundraising goal. |
Spitzer directed the audience to look towards an industrial area near the 57 freeway, where the County recently acquired a building that will house the County’s first intensive mental health intake and services unit.
“Orange County will have the first 24/7 intensive psychiatric and mental health services center here in my supervisorial district. We need to be empathetic and compassionate and treat mental illness in our homeless population,” Spitzer said.
In 2018, the County created a Spending Plan to get Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) dollars into projects to help homeless who are suffering from mental health problems.
Saturday’s NAMI Walks OC event was an enormous success, shattering previous records for fundraising and number of participants. NAMI Orange County offers free educational programs, meetings and support groups to address every aspect of mental health. Learn more at http://www.namioc.org/. |
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| County of Orange Open House and Career Fair |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer, CEO Frank Kim, Probation Director Steve Sentman, Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen, Interim Chief Human Resource Officer Bob Leys, Deputy Cooper, and an OCSD training dog joined in the fun on Saturday. |
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Supervisor Spitzer hosted an informational booth at the event. |
The Third District hosted the County’s first Open House and Career Expo in the Irvine Ranch Historic Park.
Several County agencies and departments were represented at the event, including the Sheriff's Department, Parks Department, John Wayne Airport, Clerk-Recorder, Probation, and Public Works. Human Resource Services conducted free career workshops on interview techniques and job application skills. For more information on career opportunities, visit http://www.ocgov.com/gov/hr. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Congratulates Discovery Cube on 20 Years in OC |
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(L to R): Discovery Cube Board Chairman Rick Baily, Discovery Cube CEO Joe Adams, Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, and Supervisor Todd Spitzer during the Discovery Cube Gatsby Gala. |
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The Discovery Cube Science Center celebrated 20 years in Orange County by hosting its Roaring 20s Gatsby Gala on Saturday, September 29.
Supervisor Spitzer presented a proclamation to Discovery Cube Board Chairman Rick Baily, Discovery Cube CEO Joe Adams, and Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido to thank the center for sharing 20 years of education, advancements in science and technology, and providing engaging educational activities to Orange County’s youth.
The County through OC Waste & Recycling partners with the Discovery Cube as part of the Environmental Stewardship initiative, including supporting the Eco Challenge exhibits. Learn more about the Discovery Cube and this partnership at https://oc.discoverycube.org/. |
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| Spitzer Honorary Speaker during Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana |
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Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana Secretary Pat Koval presented Supervisor Spitzer with a certificate to express the club’s gratitude to him for being their honorary speaker at their September 27 meeting. |
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Supervisor Spitzer thanked the Rotary Club of Tustin - Santa Ana for hosting him as their honorary speaker during the September 27 meeting.
Spitzer spoke and took questions from the audience during an engaging discussion on tackling the County’s biggest issues as community leaders, including public safety, homelessness, and more.
Thank you to Roger Carlson, President; Pat Koval, Secretary; Laurie Cohen-Abelove, Community Service Chair; John Johnson, International Service Chair; Jonathan Abelove, Ken LaTourette, and all other members who attended. |
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| One-Year Anniversary of Route 91 Mass Shooting |
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On October 1, 2017, 58 people were murdered and more than 500 were injured in the Route 91 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Supervisor Spitzer called on the public to take a moment to mourn the victims and to show support to survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in our country’s history.
Through the horror of that day, many heroes emerged; people who helped others escape, shielded the injured with their own bodies, and saved lives. Some of those heroes were first responders from Orange County, Los Angeles, and other parts of California who attended the festival. Unfortunately, the County had no way of compensating them for injuries they received while selflessly responding because they were off-duty.
Now, AB 1749, which was recently signed into law, will allow off-duty peace officers who respond to life-threatening, dangerous emergencies to have access to the same benefits as if they were on duty, no matter where the emergencies happened. AB 1749 will also apply to those who responded during the Route 91 festival shooting.
Protecting victims, supporting our law enforcement, and keeping our communities safe is Supervisor Spitzer’s first priority. In a time when California is increasingly limiting first responders’ ability to do their jobs, Spitzer applauds this effort to ensure every peace officer who responds to the call of duty will receive the support and relief they deserve. |
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| Tustin Tiller Days 2018: October 5—7 |
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| Tustin Tiller Days has been an annual event in Tustin since 1957. The three day festival celebrates Orange County’s agricultural heritage while providing an opportunity for local non-profit organizations to promote their cause and raise much needed funds. Over the years, local civic organizations, schools, churches, and youth groups have raised thousands of dollars to benefit a wide variety of local needs. Visit http://www.tustinca.org/default.asp for more info. |
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| OC Health Care Agency Hosts Exercise in Health Emergency Preparedness through Point of Dispensing (POD) Event |
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| Construction Alert: Live Oak Canyon Road/Trabuco Canyon Road Safety Improvements Project, September 2018—April 2019 |
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Construction Alert: Yorba Regional Park Accessibility Improvements
September 27—November 8, 2018 |
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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
Preschool Storytime
Friday, October 5, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Family Storytime
Saturday, October 6, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, October 7, 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
2018 Spooktacular Fun Days
Saturday, October 13—Sunday, October 14
Cost $5; http://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/
event/2018-spooktacular-fun-days
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
Family Coloring Program
Thursday, October 11, 3:00 pm—4:30 pm
Library El Modena Branch, 380 S Hewes St.
Free SAT/ACT Practice Test
Saturday, October 6, 9:00 pm—1:00 pm
Community Room, 407 E Chapman Ave.
Learn more: https://www.cityoforange.org/Calendar.aspx?
EID=2822&month=10&year=2018&day=6&calType=0
Silverado
Family Drop-In Crafts
Saturday, October 6, 11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Family Fun Night: Block Party
Wednesday, October 10, 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Books for Breakfast
Saturday, October 6, 9:15 am—9:45 am
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street
Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
El Camino Real and West 3rd Street
Villa Park
Music and Movement Storytime
Thursday, October 11, 11:00 am – 11:00 am
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Tween Halloween Spooktacular
Thursday, October 4, 6:30 pm—7:30 pm
Hurless Barton Park, 4579 Casa Loma Ave.
Sunday Concerts: Chamber Music: Doris Chiang, Director
Sunday, October 7, 1:30 pm
Richard 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 Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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