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| Welcome to Nelson's E-News! |
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Thank you for reading this edition of my newsletter. I hope you find the information below very helpful. As always, I appreciate and look forward to your feedback.
The Board of Supervisors held a meeting this week. Please see below for highlights. The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events our office was able to attend in the community this week. If you were unable to attend, there are other events listed at the end of this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Shawn Nelson |
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| Board Updates |
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| County Public Health Officer Eric Handler Named 2015 Physician of the Year |
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(Courtesy of CEO Communications)
County of Orange Public Health Officer Eric Handler, MD, is the 2015 Physician of the Year, an honor bestowed by the Orange County Medical Association.
The award recognizes physicians for being hard-working, exhibiting extraordinary professional competence, serving as an educator and mentor for associates and nurses, being a strong motivator and displaying good rapport with patients. Handler was selected from among 40 nominees.
In addition to his duties as County health officer, a position he has held since August 2006, Handler is widely recognized for his leadership in efforts to end hunger and address homelessness in Orange County.
He was instrumental in the creation of the Illumination Foundation, the organization responsible for moving homeless families to permanent shelters. He also co-founded and remains a force WasteNot Orange County, an organization that facilitates the transfer of leftover and unused food from restaurants and grocers to those who are suffering from hunger and food insecurity.
In the past, Handler has served as the deputy secretary for Children’s Medical Services in the Florida Department of Health and Chief Medical Officer for the Florida Department of Children and Families. He also served as the chief medical officer for the Boston Regional Office for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Handler accepted the award at a May 2015 event, at which Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer presented the keynote address. |
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| OCTA Update |
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| OC Fair Express Bus Service Launches July 17 |
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(Courtesy of OCTA)
The Orange County Transportation Authority is getting people to the OC Fair quicker than ever with more frequent OC Fair Express bus service and an additional stop in Anaheim this year.
The OC Fair Express will provide non-stop weekend service from nine locations to the OC Fair from July 17 to Aug. 16. Buses will run every 20 minutes from Fullerton and Huntington Beach, every 30 minutes from Santa Ana and every 40 minutes from the two Anaheim stops, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Orange and San Juan Capistrano. Service runs between noon and midnight on Fridays and 10 a.m. and midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.
The bus service costs $2 each way and riders will receive a coupon valid for $3 admission to the fair — a savings of $9 off the regular ticket price.
The express service begins with a kick-off celebration at 10:30 a.m. July 17 at the Irvine Transportation Center, 15215 Barranca Parkway. Attendees will have the opportunity to win prizes and the first 100 people can catch the 11:25 a.m. OC Fair Express for free from the event.
In 2014, the OC Fair Express, which ran hourly, recorded nearly 77,000 boarding’s, a 31 percent increase in ridership over the previous year.
To purchase tickets in advance, riders can download the OC Fair Express app, which also provides bus service schedules and routes.
Riders can catch an OC Fair Express from nine locations:
- Anaheim: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, 2626 E. Katella Ave.
- Anaheim Canyon: Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station, 1039 N. Pacificenter Drive
- Fullerton: Fullerton Park-and-Ride, 3000 W. Orangethorpe Ave.
- Huntington Beach: Goldenwest Transportation Center, 7301 Center Ave.
- Irvine: Irvine Metrolink Station, 15215 Barranca Parkway
- Laguna Hills: Laguna Hills Transportation Center, 24282 Calle de los Caballeros
- Orange: The Village at Orange, 1500 E. Village Way
- Santa Ana: The Depot at Santa Ana, 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd.
- San Juan Capistrano: Junipero Serra Park-and-Ride, I-5 Freeway and Junipero Serra Road
The OC Fair Express is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee. The committee provides subsidies for cleaner transportation alternatives. |
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| Special OC Parks Announcement |
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| OC ZOO WELCOMES NEW BEAR |
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The OC Zoo will introduce its newest animal – a young California black bear – at a special event Saturday, July 25.
The female bear, named Elinor, is believed to be a little more than one year old. Her official welcome will take place at 1:30 p.m. during the OC Zoo’s Zookeeper Appreciation Day event.
Elinor was found last year wandering alone in Humboldt County as a young cub and is believed to have been hit by a car. The cub recovered, but would not have survived in the wild.
Elinor found a new home at the OC Zoo via the Calif. Department of Fish and Wildlife. The OC Zoo cares for animals native to the desert southwest that cannot be released to the wild due to health or socialization issues. Elinor and the zoo’s other bear, Yo-Yo, will be on exhibit alternate days for the safety of both animals. Introducing young animals in enclosures with older, established animals often carries a risk.
OC Zoo staff plans to place Elinor on exhibit in the bear enclosure Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to let the new bear get accustomed to her new surroundings. Yo-Yo, will be on exhibit Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Those wishing for a sneak peek at Elinor prior to the official welcoming event may visit the zoo starting July 13. However, OC Zoo animal keepers will be carefully monitoring the new bear and her time in the enclosure will be subject to last minute changes.
The OC Zoo is located in Irvine Regional Park, at 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange. The zoo is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $2. |
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| In the Community |
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| Roma Furniture and Mattresses, Inc. Opens Doors in Placentia |
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To celebrate the grand opening of Roma Furniture and Mattresses, Inc., members of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce, local business owners, and representatives from elected offices attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 14. Owner Kevin Nguyen recently moved into this Placentia location, offering sofas, bedroom sets, mattresses, and many other furniture options.
Roma Furniture and Mattresses, Inc. is located at 300 Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia and can be contacted at 714-447-3806 for a quote. The store is open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. White glove delivery service is available throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernadino Counties. |
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(Left to Right) Sup. Nelson Staffer Anthony LaBruna, Kevin Nguyen and Placentia Mayor Chad Wanke |
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| La Habra Chamber Honors Top Community Leaders |
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Supervisor Nelson was honored to recognize 17 of the finest citizens of business, education, community, corporate and character this week at the 75th annual La Habra Chamber of Commerce Awards and installation banquet.
Hosted by Pacific Community Credit Union and Emcee work by Sal Failla, Chamber CEO Mark Sturdevant delivered opening remarks and commentary on the accomplishments he’s enjoyed orchestrating a successful partnership with the city council, Police, chamber and community over the last ten years.
After a touching tribute to the chamber by outgoing chairman Dr. Joyce Books, the oath of office was delivered to the incoming chairman in Diego Hernandez who assumes duties and missions to promote the chamber and businesses thru 2016.
Special acknowledgements went to Entrepreneurs of the Year in the Living Justly Industries who are delivering food to the hungry and homeless of Orange County with their aquaponics produce and vegetable gardens enterprise. President Mark Weyant now works with churches and cities to deliver 21st century aqua-farming into cost efficient nutrition and food harvest to address this vital mission.
Congratulations also went to La Habra High School Football Coach Frank Mazzotta who received the Chamber Award for his contributions to the youth and sports in the city. Mazzotta’s teams have won 14 Freeway League titles, 14 CIF titles, won 4 CIF titles in a row and placed 52 student-scholarship athletes into college the last 11 years.
Congratulations and best wishes to this year’s honorees and selected awardees for the July 15 Annual Awards and Installation Luncheon at Westridge Golf Club.
- Citizen of the Year - Mayor Pro Tem James Gomez
- Youth of the Year - Carrera Vilaubi
- Business of the Year - Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy
- Entrepreneur of the Year - Living Justly Industries, Inc.
- President's Award - Cindy and Danny Singer
- George Rochester Award - Captain Ernie Ramirez LACFD
- Chamber Award – La Habra Varsity Football Coach Frank Mazzotta
- Business Revitalization - McDonalds Hamburgers
- Scott Lawrence Award - Victor Laveaga
- Chamber Appreciation Award - Ernesto Oros
- Golden Apple Award - Matt Tiberg & Kathy Silvas
- Special Appreciation Award - Barry Ross & Robert Gonzales
- Chamber Night Special Award - Larry Rottweiler and Armando Gomez
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak presents commendations to Mark Weyant and the Living Justly Industries team as La Habra’s Entrepreneur Business of the Year. |
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| Supervisor Shawn Nelson Assists West Anaheim/ La Colonia Residents in Free Community Cleanup |
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On Saturday, July 11th, the County of Orange and Supervisor Shawn Nelson’s office helped residents of unincorporated West Anaheim at the annual West Anaheim/La Colonia Community Clean-Up event.
The County of Orange planned this full-service disposal event in collaboration with Republic Services, the community’s waste hauling provider, and Goodwill of Orange County. To facilitate the cleanup, Republic Services, donated and placed 12 waste containers throughout the La Colonia neighborhood, all of which were completely filled resulting in the safe and proper removal of approximately 35 tons of unwanted waste materials. Bolsa Grande High School ASB students and other community volunteers also contributed to the success of the event by proudly volunteering their time to take part in the community clean-up effort.
The neighborhood’s Anaheim Family Resource Center hosted other participants in their parking lot, including Goodwill’s e-waste disposal, OC Neighborhood Preservation, OC Waste & Recycling, and Rethink Your Drink, each of which had educational, family-friendly booths. Steve Spernak, representing Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson, gladly helped residents at multiple bins, while serving-up a delicious, complimentary barbecue lunch for all participants.
The success of this neighborhood cleanup comes from the outstanding collaboration between the County of Orange and the La Colonia residents--working together to build a better community. The County of Orange provides this service annually to various communities within the unincorporated County islands. |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak (right) joined with Code Enforcement Specialist Chris Casillas (left)
and Bolsa Grande HS ASB to pack 11 dumpsters full of debris at Saturday’s community cleanup.
Fourth District Aide Jesus Nodarse (lower left) joined Steve Spernak (right) in a thank you photo for the Bolsa Grande ASB and Men’s League volunteers who worked the community cleanup.
Steve Spernak gets a thank you hug from Community Action Partners director Renteria for helping with another successful community cleanup
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| Anaheim 4th of July Firecracker 10k |
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Congratulations to the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce for another fantastic morning of celebrations with their hosting of the annual Firecracker 5k/10k invitational.
Hosted at Canyon High School, the team of chamber coordinators in Sandy Morales and Heather Sievers delivered another stellar event for thousands who participated in the walk-run course that was timed to track their athletic efforts.
After the run, participants were treated to a pancake breakfast run by the Anaheim Rotary Club and athletes and parents of Canyon High boosters who will use the proceeds for travel, equipment and sports projects at the campus.
Participants in the 5k/10k run were awarded medals presented by two Anaheim Ducks cheerleaders who added to the fun with smiles and posed pictures for Ducks fans as they showed their support for one of Orange County’s largest 4th of July community events. |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak thanked the Duck Power Players who delivered medals to run-walkers at the 10k finish line |
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| County Commissions and Committees |
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The Fourth District has vacant appointments on the following commissions or committees:
- OC Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
- OC Mental Health Board
- Treasury Oversight Committee
- Assessment Appeals Board No.1
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please call Audra Fishel at (714) 834-3440. |
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| OC Animal Care |
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| Events |
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Anaheim
What: Hikaro Taiko Drummers
When: Friday, July 17
Where: Pearson Park Amphitheatre - 401 N. Lemon St.
Time: 6:30 pm
What: Battle of the Bands
When: Saturday, July 18
Where: Pearson Park Amphitheatre - 401 N. Lemon St.
Time: 7:30 pm
What: Farmers Park Market
When: Sunday, July 19
Where: 400 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
What: City Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 21
Where: City Hall Council Chambers – 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Time: 5:00 pm
What: “Renew West Anaheim” Beach Blvd. Committee Meeting
When: Monday, July 27
Where: West Anaheim Youth Center - 320 S. Beach Blvd.
Time: 6:30 pm
Brea
What: Aladdin, Jr.
When: Friday, July 17 (other show times available)
Where: Curtis Theatre – 1 Civic Center Cir.
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
What: Annual Farrell’s Ice Cream Eating Challenge
When: Sunday, July 19
Where: Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour - 215 South Brea Boulevard
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
What: City Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 21
Where: Brea Civic & Cultural Center Council Chamber – 1 Civic Center Cir.
Time: 7:00 pm
What: Concert in the Park
When: Wednesday, July 22
Where: City Hall Park - 401 S. Brea Boulevard
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Buena Park
What: Summer Concert Series – Mariachi Tesoro De San Fernando
When: Wednesday, July 22
Where: Boisseranc Park – 7520 Dale St.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
What: Planning Commission Meeting
When Wednesday, July 22
Where: 6650 Beach Blvd.
Time: 7:00 pm
What: Senior Citizens Commission Meeting
When: Thursday, July 23
Where: 6650 Beach Blvd.
Time: 9:00 am
What: City Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 28
Where: Council Chamber – 6650 Beach Blvd.
Time: 5:00 pm
Fullerton
What: OCTA Ocean Festival Kickoff
When: Saturday, July 18
Where: Fullerton Transportation Center – 120 E. Santa Fe Ave.
Time: 8:30 am
What: Health & Wellness Summer Festival
When: Saturday, July 18
Where: Fullerton Community Center – 303 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Time: 11:00 am
What: City Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 21
Where: City Hall Council Chambers – 303 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Time: 6:30 pm
What: Farmers Market
When: Wednesday, July 22
Where: Independence Park – 801 W. Valencia Dr.
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
La Habra
What: Swim Lessons
When: Monday, July 20
Where: La Habra High School – 801 W. Highlander Way
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
What: Concert in the Park – Retro Soul
When: Thursday, July 23
Where: El Centro Lions Park – 320 E. Erna Ave.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
What: Kids’ Night Out
When: Friday, July 24
Where: Community Center – 101 W. La Habra Blvd.
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
What: Itty Bitty Summer Week
When: Monday, July 27
Where: Community Center – 101 W. La Habra Blvd.
Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Placentia
What: Traffic Safety Commission Meeting
When: Monday, July 20
Where: City Hall Meeting Room - 401 E Chapman Ave.
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
What: City Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 21
Where: City Council Chambers – 401 E. Chapman Ave.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
What: Concerts in the Park – Placentia Symphonic Band
When: Thursday, July 23
Where: Tri-City Park - 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Time: 6:30 pm
What: Concerts in the Park – Mariachi Divas
When: Thursday, July 30
Where: Tri-City Park - 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Time: 6:30 pm
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Audra Fishel – Phone: (714) 834-3440, Email: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com. |
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Denis Bilodeau
Chief of Staff
Mark Lopez
Deputy Chief of Staff
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
Natalie Wieckert
Policy Advisor
Joy Kim
Staff Aide
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