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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 next board meeting will be Tuesday, September 21, 2018 9:30am in the Hall of Administration – 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 92701. The agenda may be accessed here.
Please see photos and descriptions below of some of the events our office attended 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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| County Updates |
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| OC Animal Care Seeks Public Help for Severely Injured Pug |
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OC Animal Care is asking the community for donations to aid an injured dog in its care. Orange County Animal Control officers recovered an approximately 18-month-old female Pug in the city of Fullerton. The dog was abandoned in a box with devastating trauma leaving her with half of both hind legs. An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this case is asked to contact OC Animal Care at (714) 796-6460.
OC Animal Care is committed to providing this precious Pug with every opportunity to live a long and happy life. OC Animal Care staff have named her "Mila", short for milagro, which means "miracle" in Spanish. She has a long road to recovery, but with the generosity of our community we have the oppo1tunity to ensure Mila heals from her injuries both physically and emotionally and is given the chance to find the loving home she deserves.
Please DONATE today to our Medical Pets fund through Noble Friends
Foundation for OC Animal Care at: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=7489c0. One hundred percent of donations will go directly to Mila's care and any additional funds will be used for animals in need of medical rehabilitation in the future.
OC Animal Care thanks you for supporting our life saving efforts and we will be sending out updates on Mila's progress and all along her journey to recovery. |
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| Orange County Animal Care Receives $100K "Kitten Grant" from Best Friends Animal Society |
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To help save more kittens at Orange County Animal Care, Best Friends Animal Society presented the organization with a $100,000 "Save Them All" kitten grant.
The grant will decrease kitten euthanasia by 15% in its first year by expanding foster programs, especially for "bottle baby" kittens under 4 weeks old, and providing resources for supplies, medical care, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchips for kittens in the foster program. Through collaboration with the non-profit organization OC Shelter Partners and founder Liz Hueg, community events such as a "kitten shower" were held to teach interested volunteers about the care and feeding of bottle feeders. OC Shelter Partners is one of the most active organizations in the community that has begun the process to increase kitten lives saved in the community.
To learn more about becoming a kitten foster with Orange County Animal Care, visit http://www.ocpetinfo.com/involve/foster. |
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| Re-designing Government from the Ground Up |
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Anyone who has visited the Civic Center Complex in Santa Ana over the past few months would have seen the foundations of a new building being erected. The new six-story building (referred to as Building 16) - designed to maximize space, house more employees in a smaller footprint, and, improve customer service - is among the first steps the county has taken in modernizing the delivery of government services.
The first floor is intended to simplify the “public counter experience” with a new one-stop help desk and self-help kiosks, providing access to 13 key County Departments in a single location. The new location is also designed to service as a community meeting space with an on-site 7,200-square-foot conference and event center available for public use accommodating up to 240 people.
The project is being designed, built and delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) financing and lease structure by the team of Griffin Structures, LPA and Swinerton Builders. The project replaces the old Building 16 that was completed in 1955 – the first structure completed in the original Santa Ana Civic Center Plan. Approximate construction and related costs for the new building are estimated to be $152 million. Completion of the building is expected by early 2020.
George Cardenas and Jim Francis from the Fourth District staff joined the tour with County Employees to see the new building, see photos below. |
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| Fourth District Boards, Committees and Commissions Vacancies |
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The fourth district has several vacancies on our County Commissions. If you or someone that you know would be a good fit to serve on one of our County Commissions, please send your resume to Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com
- Audit Oversight Committee
- OC Waste Management Commission
- Assessment Appeals Board No.1
- Assessment Appeals Board No.2
- Orange County Visitors Association
- OC Veterans Advisory Council
- OC Mental Health Board
- Senior Citizens Advisory Council
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| OC Parks |
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| Prehistoric OC Returns to Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
October 13 |
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Join OC Parks at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Prehistoric OC, a free event that invites families to explore the prehistoric history of Orange County.
Prehistoric OC will present fun and educational activities and information to the public about Orange County’s rich history, prehistory, and Native American culture with activities, fossils, and artifacts. This annual event welcomes the young and the young at heart, and will foster a sense of pride and respect for local natural and cultural resources.
Families can enjoy hands on activities, watch volcano demonstrations by the Geology Department from California State University Fullerton, examine fossils and artifacts, learn about Native American culture, and check out the Junior Scientist camp for educational crafts. Refreshments will be available for purchase from Wiki Wiki Shave Ice.
Prehistoric OC coincides with California Archaeology Month, the American Institute for Archaeology’s National Archaeology Day Oct. 20, and The National Park Services’ National Fossil Day Oct. 17.
The County of Orange manages over six million fossils and artifacts collected over the past four decades of development within Orange County including 180 million years’ worth of fossils, and human artifacts dating back nearly 12,000 years. Join us to celebrate the scientific and cultural heritage of Orange County at Ralph
B. Clark Regional Park this October.
October 13 – Prehistoric OC
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Cost: Free
Parking: Free
Location: Ralph B. Clark Regional Park, 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 92630
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/parks/ralph
Contact: (714) 973-3170 or (714) 973-6618
(Recommended for all ages) |
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| Irvine Park Railroad’s 13th Annual Pumpkin Patch now open! |
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Irvine Park Railroad’s 13th annual Pumpkin Patch is fun for the entire family. Children and adults are invited to the Pumpkin Patch which is open daily through October 31st. Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park in the foothills of Orange, California.
The Pumpkin Patch is located in Locomotive Loop and Miner's Meadow just behind the train station. Thousands of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, fill the areas behind the train station. All visitors are sure to find the perfect pumpkin.
Pumpkin Patch activities include: Train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, pumpkin ring toss, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting, picture stands, great food, and a lot more.
Irvine Park Railroad's 3rd annual "Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off" will take place on Saturday, September 22nd starting at 10:00 am. Come see if pumpkin growers have what it takes to grow the biggest pumpkin. Cash prizes will be awarded. KTLA Channel 5 weatherman Henry DiCarlo will host this event.
Admission into the Pumpkin Patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary; please visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com for additional information and costs. |
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| In the Community |
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| Firefighter Scott Townley Honors 9-11 Heroes |
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It takes Firefighter Scott Townley 5 days to unload, display and secure 3,000 flags and crosses honoring the fallen uniformed heroes and almost 3,000 civilian victims of the 9-11 terror attack but the time is and effort is worth every minute.
On the morning of 9-11-2018, Townley has the memorial in place and over a cup of coffee as the sun comes up on Woods Avenue, the first Americans arrive to pray, reflect and cry at the photos and impact of the largest 9-11 memorial in OC.
At noon this day, Townley was presented with a special commendation of appreciation from Supervisor Nelson on behalf of the people of Orange County.
The hardware was a hand-made frame with 2 newspaper headlines that showcased the raid by US Navy Seal Team 6 into Pakistan where the mastermind of the World Trade Towers attack met his fate.
The commendation also contained a trident, worn by the Seals, their Seal Team Six patch and a shoulder patch with the text “Naval Special Warfare Unit... Seal Team”. The frame also included an FBI Wanted Poster for Osama Bin Laden that was signed by Seal Team 6 entry team leader Rob O’Neil, the assault team point-man who ended the life of the most wanted man on the planet.
During the presentation of the commendation by Policy Advisor Steve Spernak, OC Fire Authority Brian Fennessy arrived to view the memorial and personally thank Townley for the incredible memorial display.
Fennessy explained that he had been to the County of Orange tributes this morning and wanted to make a special effort to see the solace and tears brought by Townley’s work. Before Chief Fennessy departed, he took 2 minutes to just stare at the crosses and names of 343 New York Firemen and Fire Chaplain Father Mychal Judge who died giving Last Rites to dying victims on the steps of the towers.
When he was done, Chief Fennessy composed himself and returned to duty serving the citizens of Orange County and the United States of America.
May God bless the Police, Fire and American citizens who lost their lives on 9-11 a blessings always on men dedicated to our safety in Fireman Scott Townley and OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy. |
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Policy Advisor Steve Spernak delivered a commendation of appreciation from Supervisor Nelson to thank Scott Townley for the 9-11 memorial.
OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy stopped to thank Townley for the tribute to fallen FDNY heroes. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events |
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City of Anaheim Events
What: Casino Night at The Ranch
When: September 21
Where: Extron Building 6th Floor, 1025 E Ball Rd, Anaheim
Time: 6:00pm-11:00pm
What: Anaheim Chamber Leads Lunch
When: September 26
Where: Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, 1027 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
City of Brea Events
What: Wellness Festival
When: September 29
Where: Brea Community Center
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
What: Kiwanis Club of Brea
When: October 4
Where: Embassy Suites, 900 E Birch St, Brea
Time: 7:15am-8:30am
City of Buena Park Events
What: City Council Meeting
When: September 25
Where: Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd, Buena Park
Time: 5:00pm
What: 80s Costume Dance Party with Pop Gun Rerun
When: September 29
Where: Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave, Buena Park
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
City of Fullerton Events
What: Autumn Festival at the Market
When: September 27
Where: Downtown Fullerton Plaza
Time: 4:00pm-8:30pm
What: Downtown Fullerton Artwalk
When: October 5
Where: Downtown Fullerton
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
City of La Habra Events
What: Student Art: A Permanent Installation at the Barnett Center
When: September 26
Where: The Barnett Center, 501 S Idaho St, La Habra
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
What: Connectup at Corner Bakery-La Habra Chamber of Commerce
When: October 4
Where: Corner Bakery, 1040 W Imperial Hwy, La Habra
Time: 8:00am-9:00am
City of Placentia Events
What: Certified Farmers Market
When: September 25
Where: SW Corner of Yorba Linda & Kraemer Blvds, Placentia
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
What: Legion of Comedy
When: September 28
Where: American Legion Post 277, 230 S Bradford Ave, Placentia
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm for Dinner, Show starts at 7:00pm
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please contact the Supervisor's office staff:
Audra Fishel – Phone: (714) 834-3440, Email: Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com. |
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Denis Bilodeau
Chief of Staff
George Cardenas
Policy Advisor
Audra Fishel
Policy Advisor /
Communications Director
Steve Spernak
Policy Advisor
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