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Rocket Man This Astronaut’S Journey Began in Anaheim

Rocket Man This Astronaut’S Journey Began in Anaheim

Rocket Man This ’s journey began in Anaheim

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10 Anaheim’s Bright Students Though the economy may be dim, these high schools are shining brightly.

On the Cover 10 12 From Anaheim to Orbit Learn about Anaheim’s first astronaut to travel to outer space. Astronaut Joe Acaba recalls his early childhood dreams of travelling to outer space as a young child in Anaheim. ©NASA 15 The Sound of Music Orange County Symphony: One of Anaheim’s hidden gems.

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2 City Scene Mayor Curt Pringle Boysen Park celebrates its re-opening; Don’t miss the FREE Anaheim Health Fair; The Anaheim Mayor’s TechScholar program continues to grow; Anaheim’s oldest school Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez holds 120th anniversary celebration; Anaheim bids farewell to executive leader. Council Member Lorri Galloway Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. 15 6 Newsmakers Council Member Lucille Kring Anaheim’s newest author just happens to be in the sixth grade.

City Manager David M. Morgan 7 Building for the Future Find your next job at www.anaheimjobs.com; Anaheim awarded Siemen’s Sustainable Managing Editor Martha Z. De Sollar Community Award; AC-NET holds first Clean Tech Business Plan Competition. Editor Erin Wahlen 16 Calendar of Events Contributors: Lauren Hertel, Ann Ora, Margie Otto, Ruth Ruiz, 2 Erin Wahlen, Phil Yuhas 17 Business Connection Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. The Disney Vacation Club comes to Anaheim; Anaheim business shows signs Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing that business is good; A posh culinary hot spot celebrates 100 years in 2009; Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. A new resource for Anaheim’s senior citizens. The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. If you have any 17 concerns regarding the City of Anaheim, simply dial 3-1-1 About Anaheim: The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and is ’s 10th most populous city. from any landline phone or (714)765-4311. Anaheim Anytime Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and more than 3,200 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual representatives are available 7:00 A.M.—5:30 P.M. Monday budget is $1.4 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., L-3 Communications, through Friday. Recorded information is also available. Pacific Sunwear, and . Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including Angels Baseball, , the 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, and the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning U.S. Women’s National Volleyball To contact the City of Anaheim 24 hours a Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, day, 7 days a week, please visit the Anaheim , The Grove of Anaheim, The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, and of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions Anytime link at www.anaheim.net. of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Summer 2009 T Anaheim CITY SCENE Boysen Park Adds Space Travel Theme to Play Area

This past March, local schoolchildren helped Boysen Park celebrate the opening of its highly anticipated playground renovation

HE ARRAY OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT New play equipment complements the Park’s Grumman F9F-6P “Cougar.” INCLUDES A , A ROCKET SHIP, A LUNAR ROVER, A JET INTERCEPTOR AND The play area is designed for children of all ages and nicely complements the park’s iconic airplane. The historic Grum- A GEODESIC DOME. man F9F-6P “Cougar,” now in its 50th year as an Anaheim After a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, approximately landmark, was originally used by the United States Navy as a 90 third-grade students from nearby Roosevelt Elementary photoreconnaissance jet in the Korean War. The plane was School were honored as the first to play on the state-of-the- donated to the City in 1959 and permanently placed in Boy- art equipment. The group was selected for their past partic- sen Park, affectionately known as “Airplane Park” ever since. ipation in “Kids for Parks,” a Community Services program The popularity of the recently added play equipment, how- which utilizes student volunteers for beautification projects ever, may inspire yet a new nickname: “Aerospace Park.” throughout the City’s parks. Boysen Park is located at 951 South State College Boulevard. T

Anaheim T Summer 2009 2 CITY SCENE

Respected Anaheim Leader Closes Exciting Chapter in City’s History

N JUNE 25, 2009, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM complete renovation of the Anaheim Convention Center WILL BID FAREWELL TO LONGTIME EMPLOY- Arena and the acquisition of The Grove of Anaheim. He led the negotiations to restructure the management agreement at EE AND ITY ANAGER AVID ORGAN C M D M. M . Honda Center, resulting in a $100 million reduction in debt Morgan’s 35-year tenure with the City has been filled with on the building, as well as the local ownership of the Anaheim significant growth, development, pride and success and will Ducks. He also oversaw the construction of a new clubhouse undoubtedly leave a mark in Anaheim’s history. at the Golf Course and worked to help estab- Joining the City in 1974 as an Administrative Intern, Mor- lish the Tiger Woods Learning Center at the City-owned gan has worked in many of the City’s 13 departments and has Dad Miller Golf Course. developed a great respect and understanding for the purpose Morgan has worked diligently to help evolve Anaheim into and goals of each. Morgan’s previous City assignments include a city that’s energized, and one that remembers where it came Budget and Audit, Information Services, Intergovernmental from, but is always moving forward and continuing to stay Relations, Golf/Stadium Field Operations and Human Re- vibrant. An accomplishment he is proud of is his commitment sources. Prior to his current appointment, he served as Assist- to the formation of a strong and diversified community and ant City Manager from 1992 to 2001. business environment that promises longevity and vitality for More recently during his service as City Manager, Morgan the city. has played a lead role in the renaissance of Anaheim and has When asked if he has any disappointments during his piloted the City’s transition into the 21st Century. Working tenure, Morgan simply stated “Fortunately, I have very few; with a dynamic Mayor and City Council, he has overseen however I would have liked to help bring an NBA team to efforts for a new General Plan that provided for a revitalized Anaheim and that won’t happen for awhile yet. We always historic Downtown area as well as development and renova- would like to do more, but I feel very good about the progress tion projects including additions to the that has been made.” Area, Anaheim GardenWalk, Mountain Park Specific Plan, As Morgan transitions to retirement, he is confident the Platinum Triangle Plan and the Anaheim Regional Trans- City is positioned for continued success, but offers one last portation Intermodal Center. New community facilities, bit of advice: “I would encourage future leadership to ensure including the Haskett Branch and East Anaheim Branch that the zoning entitlements that have been set in place for Libraries, West Anaheim Police and Youth Center, East future growth are developed with high quality standards for Anaheim Gymnasium and Youth Center and the Anaheim the benefit of future generations.” Family Justice Center, as well as the addition of new fire sta- The City of Anaheim is forever thankful to Morgan for his tions, electrical substations and water reservoirs, were com- contributions to its employees, residents, businesses and vis- pleted under his guidance. During his tenure, he oversaw the itors and wishes him a busy and fulfilling retirement. T

3 Summer 2009 T Anaheim CITY SCENE

Don’t Miss Anaheim’s Third Annual Free Health Fair

HE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING BY ONCE AGAIN JOINING WITH THE ANEKANT COMMUNITY CENTER AND GBS LINENS TO Local School HOST A FREE HEALTH FAIR AT BROOKHURST COMMUNITY CENTER ON SUNDAY, JUNE 7, Celebrates Its FROM 9 A.M.–4 P.M. Introduced by Anaheim Councilmember in 120th Anniversary 2007, the health fair will feature medical and surgical special- ists from various fields who will provide free consultations T ATHERINE S ILITARY CADEMY for children and adults. Additional services include: asthma . C ’ M A and allergy screenings; blood pressure reading; bone density CELEBRATED ITS 120TH ANNIVERSARY assessment; blood sugar, cholesterol and hemoglobin testing THIS PAST MARCH, MAKING IT THE OLDEST (eight hours of fasting required); dental consultation; elec- trocardiogram (EKG); eye exams; mammography and other SCHOOL IN ANAHEIM. women’s services; and physical exams. The celebrations were held at the school, located at 215 The Brookhurst Community Center is located at 2271 Crescent North Harbor Boulevard, where the more than 500 guests Avenue in Anaheim. Translators will be available to provide enjoyed a full day of activities. The day began with an anniver- assistance for those in need. For general information regarding sary mass, followed by a performance by the Alumni band. the Health Fair, please call (714) 765-5191. For medical related There was also an exciting Alumni vs Cadet Drill competition, questions, please call (714) 506-6699 during daytime hours or where alumni from classes of the 1940s to the 2000s joined (562) 244-9035 in the evening. T together to participate in this school tradition that has been around since the 1920s. The alumni emerged the victors, and showed they still knew how to march. The cake cutting cer- emony was another highlight, where the cake was cut by the Academy’s Cadet Regimental Commander sword; usually on display at the school. To end the day, the Anaheim Historical Society presented a bronze plaque to the school, declaring it to be historically significant to the history of Anaheim. St. Catherine’s was founded in 1889 by Sister Pia Backes. The school started with just eleven students; the majority of who lived onsite. Beginning as an academy for girls, the school was later transformed into an orphanage before it officially became a boys school with military tradition in 1925. The school now has around 140 male students that range from grades kindergarten to eighth grade. St. Catherine’s is the only K-8 boy’s military academy in the country. For more information visit www.stcatherinesmilitaryacad- emy.org. T

Anaheim T Summer 2009 4 CITY SCENE

Mayor’s TechScholar Program Continues to Grow in 2009

INCE ITS INCEPTION BY ANAHEIM MAYOR papers. With the convenience of having his own laptop, Chen CURT PRINGLE IN 2006, THE MAYOR’S was able to successfully apply for a scholarship that granted him $5,000 for four years that he will use toward college. TECHSCHOLAR PROGRAM HAS HELPED MORE Ava Nguyen, a 2006 recipient, attends California State THAN 167 ANAHEIM STUDENTS EXCEL IN THEIR University, Fullerton and continues to use her laptop. She has said that she brings her laptop with her everywhere, and HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGIATE STUDIES . it comes in handy when taking notes during lectures. Having The program was established to help local students achieve access to a word processor and Excel documents has helped their academic goals by having access to their very own laptop her to excel in school and be able to stay on top of her studies and two years of complimentary internet service. All college- with ease. bound sophomores and juniors that either live in Anaheim, Having the laptop helped Grayson Alexander, a 2007 re- or attend a public or private school in Anaheim, are eligible. cipient, with many aspects of his school work. Alexander To apply for the program, students must complete an appli- explains that the laptop helped raise his GPA a full point, cation and write an essay on an assigned topic that is then which is a big part of why he was able to get into his cur- reviewed by a panel of judges. The applications are assessed rent school, California State University, Fullerton. These based on need and strong academic promise. Mayor’s TechScholar alumni are proof that when provided Alumni of the MTS program have gone on to do great the right tools, students are better able to achieve their aca- things after receiving their laptops. Shawn Chen, a 2008 recip- demic goals. ient and a junior at Oxford Academy, has said it is nice to Congratulations to this year’s winners who were honored always have access to a computer for researching and writing in a ceremony hosted by Mayor Pringle in May. T

2009 TECHSCHOLAR WINNERS

ANAHEIM FAIRMONT OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATORY ACADEMY > Neda Arora ACADEMY > Hayden Higger > Jonathan Carmona > Dhaval Patel > Alvina Hinh > > Julio Cortes GILBERT Simon Huang > Jesse Gutierrez SOUTH/POLARIS > Katie Krebs > Bryan Ortiz HIGH SCHOOL > Mona Moucharrafie > Melinda Gonzalez CANYON > Jaclyn Kerr HIGH SCHOOL > Erika Adre > Darius Ho > Rossini Batino > Moises Andrade > Carl Moos > Sarai Urzua > Steven Climer > > Katherine Muller LOARA Zaira Mora > Marcos Munoz CORNELIA HIGH SCHOOL CONNELLY > Munier Abdo > Victor Barranco HIGH SCHOOL > Brooke Showalter > Estefani Bautista > Dylan Joss > Angie Garcia CYPRESS WESTERN > HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria Harris HIGH SCHOOL > Julian Castiblanco MAGNOLIA > Anissa Garcia > Emilie Samp HIGH SCHOOL > Neekita Patel ESPERANZA > Ionatan Cauneac > Neha Patel HIGH SCHOOL > Carlos Leon > Donna Oakland > Johanna Prado > David Nauta > Geovanny Sanchez

5 Summer 2009 T Anaheim NEWSMAKERS Local Sixth Grader Becomes Published Author

ENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY STU- “The Quiet Lion.” For each book that was bought before the DENT CELIA NAVEJAS WILL SOON BECOME event, Red Ant Publishing donated $5 to the school’s library. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help to replace 500 books A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. that were destroyed in a recent roof collapse. After being assigned to write about a pirate in class, Navejas To learn more about Navejas’ book, visit www.redantpub- became inspired to write a short story. Her story titled lishing.com. T “Captain Parchito and the Lost Treasure” tells the story of a pirate looking for riches. The story is set to be published this summer by Red Ant Publishing. For every 500 books sold, Red Ant Publishing will put $100 in a scholarship fund in Celia’s name for library supplies. Navejas, along with Nelmy Perez, a fellow student who did the illustration, were honored in a celebration this past January. The celebration was held at Benjamin Franklin Elementary, and both girls received $150 for the rights to their work, which they hoped to use to start their college funds. In addition to the check presentation, Red Ant Pub- lishing held a book reading and signing of their current book,

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Anaheim T Summer 2009 6 NEWSMAKERSBUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Anaheim Recognized for Its Commitment to Sustainability

N RECOGNITION OF THE CITY’SSUSTAIN- In August of 2006, Anaheim’s City Council approved a ABILITY EFFORTS, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Green Connection Resolution. The Resolution set forth goals for expansion of renewable energy resources in Anaheim’s WAS SELECTED AS THE 2009 SIEMENS SUS- electric utility power supply mix, expansion of alternative TAINABLE COMMUNITY AWARD RECIPIENT FOR fuel vehicles in the City’s fleet, partnerships with developers to construct more Green rated buildings, broaden commu- THE MIDSIZE COMMUNITY (50,000-500,000 nity outreach and education, and expand energy and water RESIDENTS) CATEGORY. efficiency measures to residents and businesses throughout the community. The City was evaluated on three categories: overarching

sustainability, green sustainability and economic sustainabil- L To receive a copy of Anaheim’s sustain- ity and emerged as one of five recipients to receive this honor. able brochure, please call (714) 765-4157 Receipt of this award is confirmation of Anaheim’s com- or visit www.anaheim.net and click on mitment to embrace new technologies and utilize approach- Public Utilities. Additional information es and products that encourage partnerships with local about Anaheim’s sustainable accomplish- businesses to preserve natural resources and offer incentives ments and programs can also be found at for residents to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives. www.anaheim.net. T

BE SAFE THIS FOURTH OF JULY!

Concerned that fireworks in your area will result in a fire? Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day by attending one of the many spectacular public fireworks shows offered in our community. Remember, fireworks are dangerous and prohibited in the City of Anaheim. Please dial 3-1-1 this Fourth of July from 7P.M.–1A.M. to ensure we prevent wildfires.

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7 Summer 2009 T Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE A Promising Clean-Tech Future

HE ANAHEIM CENTER FOR NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (AC-NET) HELD ITS INAUGURAL CLEAN TECH BUSINESS PLAN

COMPETITION THIS PAST APRIL. (L to R): Hadronex President David Drake, Public Utilities Manager Marcie Edwards, Vice President Drawing an impressive 44 business plan submissions, the of Sales and Marketing of Hadronex Tim DeMarco, and Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon. judges were busy evaluating and reviewing the work of tal- ented entrepreneurs. and winning $5,000 was Ecogate, Inc., a company headquar- Narrowing the field to five submissions, the teams present- tered in North Hollywood, Calif. that focuses on designing, ed their business plan on the campus of Cal State Fullerton manufacturing and marketing proprietary control designed in front of a panel of distinguished judges from the electric, Industrial Ventilation Exhaust Systems into energy-efficient water and venture capital industries. In the end, Hadronex, On-Demand systems. LLC, based out of Escondido, Calif., won the competition and The Clean Tech Business Plan Competition was created to earned $25,000 with their SmartCover® technology which encourage entrepreneurs, researchers and start-ups to submit assists municipalities in preventing sewage spills through its their creative ideas for new technologies that could be incor- continuous real-time monitoring of critical locations. porated in the clean energy and water fields. Some of these Placing second in the competition, and earning $10,000, winning technologies will be tested by Anaheim Public Utilities’ was Enovative Group, Inc, a Venice, Calif. based company water and electric facilities. specializing in helping owners of residential and commercial For more information on the Clean Tech Business Plan Com- buildings reduce their energy consumption. Taking third place petition and AC-NET, please visit www.ACNET-anaheim.net. T

New Website Creates Easy Way for Anaheim Residents to Search for Jobs

S UNEMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO RISE, Anaheim, as well as a place for employers to advertise open THE DEMAND FOR FINDING A NEW JOB IS positions. In addition, the site provides other options such as job search engines, resource centers and unemployment in- GREATER NOW MORE THAN EVER FOR ADULTS surance information. AND YOUTH ALIKE. An event calendar is also available that provides information on career fairs and career counseling opportunities. Infor- Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle recognized this increase and mation pertaining to the Workforce Investment Board and introduced a new job-finding website, called AnaheimJobs, Anaheim Workforce Center is also available. during his 2009 State of the City Address. Mayor Pringle To begin your job search, or learn more about this online tool, reached out to many local businesses asking for their involve- please visit www.anaheimjobs.com. T ment and emphasized that the site would only work if busi- nesses and job seekers collaborated together to ensure the site’s success. The website, www.anaheimjobs.com, offers job seekers a centralized place to go when searching for a variety of jobs in

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Anaheim Schools Shine Brightly Anaheim T Summer 2009 10 NE Y NE juniors and seniors from the visually-impaired user avoid obstacles while navigating OCornelia ConnellyB HighO School in, Anaheim line the steps of to desired locations. Of the 24 finalists, only eight advanced the Lincoln Memorial to pose for a photo. Just a few hours to the final competition. earlier, amidst a crowd of almost 2 million people, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. The Close-Up Foundation government studies pro- El Rancho gram, which is offered through the school system, sponsored The El Rancho Charter School (ERCS) Musical Theatre the trip to Washington, D.C. to help in the development of the brought the experience of Arabian nights to Anaheim Hills students’ knowledge and appreciation of American Govern- with their performance of Disney’s “Aladdin, Jr.”. Memorable ment. The trip also allowed for the students to be a part of tunes such as “A Whole New World” was performed by the history. So, with smiles shining brightly and enthusiasm still cast of seventh and eighth graders. In addition to performance lingering in the air from the day’s events, a snap shot was taken skills, students gained a deeper appreciation for people from and memories engraved into these students lives forever. cultures other than their own as they portrayed diversity to the audience. ERCS Musical Theatre is an award-winning program that represented California in the Music Educators National Western High School Council National Anthem Project in Washington, D.C. Here in Anaheim, students are also making their mark in history by excelling in their studies and passions. Orange County schools flourished when 31 public middle and high Tri-School Theatre schools were named the state’s best, earning the honor of Another theater program, known as the Tri-School Theatre, California Distinguished Schools. The award goes to just 10 was selected by the American High School Theatre Festival percent of campuses statewide, with the selection of honorees to represent the United States at the Edinburgh Fringe Festi- based primarily on test scores. The state also requires that at val this summer. This 20-year old, award winning theatre arts least 40 percent of their enrollment come from low-income conservatory in Anaheim consists of almost 200 high school families. Western High School of Anaheim Union High School students from Cornelia Connelly, Rosary and Servite high District was among those honored. schools. Select students from this program traveled abroad to the Fringe Festival, spending four days in London and 11 days at the arts festival in Edinburgh. In order to make this pro- duction and trip financially feasible, Tri-School Theatre host- A dozen students and their instructors convened to com- ed several events and fundraisers. pete in the 16th Annual Automotive Technology Competi- tion sponsored by the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association at Hyundai Motor America’s National Technical Fairmont Preparatory Academy Training Center. The competition was designed to recognize Not only have Anaheim students excelled, but so have their students’ automotive expertise and to attract other talented teachers. Fairmont Preparatory Academy Master Teacher Sam individuals to an industry where skilled auto technicians are Calavitta was one of 50 teachers, nationwide, to be awarded a in short supply. Seniors Eric Argueta and Luis Loera from 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement for teachers. Loara High School in Anaheim won the competition, earn- The award recognized Calavitta for his commitment to quality ing them the opportunity to compete at the National Auto- education and honored him as the embodiment of the best motive Technology Competition in New York City this past of American education. The award was given to one teacher in April during the New York International Auto Show. every state, with Calavitta being the 2009 California winner. As history is made around the world, Anaheim students and Fairmont Private School teachers will continue to shine brightly, taking snap shots of Students from Fairmont Private School in Anaheim ad- accomplishments and memorable moments along the way. T vanced to the final round of the 2009 Toshiba/NSTA Explora- Vision, one of the largest national science competitions. The (OPPOSITE): Fairmont Preparatory Academy Master Teacher Sam Calavitta. program honors students for their creative ideas for beneficial (OPPOSITE TOP INSET, L to R): Fairmont Private Schools’ Mable Campus fourth graders future technologies that could exist in 20 years. The Fairmont students Victoria Nguyen, Justine Guzman and Tera Gilham and their science teacher Kathy Baham receive their regional Toshiba ExploraVision awards during the April 2nd team was made up of fourth-grade students Tera Gilham, campus awards ceremony. Justine Guzman and Victoria Nguyen. Their project was The (OPPOSITE BOTTOM INSET): Cornelia Connelly High School students at the steps of the Lincoln Smart Cane, which uses GPS and Bluetooth technology to help Memorial, Washington, D.C.

11 Summer 2009 T Anaheim From Anaheim oe Acaba’s 13-day, 5.3-million mile journey to Fast forward to 2009: The former Anaheim resident and graduate fulfilled that dream as a Jorbit began as a young boy in Anaheim, where member of the recent Shuttle Discovery STS-119 mission. he would sit with his father and grandfather look- “As a young kid I liked to read a lot of science fiction and that opened up just tons of possibilities and it kind of got me think- ing through family photo albums. In addition to ing about maybe someday becoming an astronaut,” said Acaba. telling family stories and teaching young Acaba “Even though I wasn’t watching them [the Apollo missions] live as a child, I did feel like I actually was at that time and his family’s history, the two men would excitedly that really got me thinking about space.” talk about and share video clips from the Apollo And that “maybe someday becoming an astronaut” meant space missions. Little did anyone know, the seed that one day he would travel at 17,500 mph, reach orbit in eight and a half minutes, dock eight days at the International to a dream was planted. Space Station, view 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets in one 24-hour

Anaheim T Summer 2009 12 to Orbit period and return to earth at a landing speed of 200 mph. Acaba was a high school science teacher in Florida when he Imagination, discovery and a sense of adventure are a part learned NASA was looking for a new class of , and of Acaba’s natural strengths of which he first noticed and en- was seeking out educators to include in the new class. He joyed at a young age in his hometown. Playing and exploring submitted his application and was later selected by NASA as through the orange trees in Anaheim, joining the U.S. Peace a Mission Specialist in May 2004. In February 2006 he com- Corps and living in the Dominican Republic, and then man- pleted Astronaut Candidate Training. Acaba could not have aging the Caribbean Marine Research Center at Lee Stocking been more prepared or ready. “This is a great opportunity for Island in the Bahamas, were just precursors to his greatest me to maybe realize the dreams I had as a kid,” he said. adventure yet to come. Astronaut Candidate Training is an extreme process. The scientific and technical briefings are accompanied by intense instruction in Shuttle and International Space Station systems, (ABOVE) Astronaut Joe Acaba, STS-119 mission specialist, participates in the mission’s third scheduled session of (EVA) as construction and maintenance physiological training, T-38 flight training and water and continue on the International Space Station. ©NASA wilderness training. Between completion of training and >>>

13 Summer 2009 T Anaheim the STS-119 mission launch, Acaba worked on the Hardware NASA astronauts Joe Acaba (bottom) and Integration Team in the Space Station Branch, working on Richard Arnold (top), along with cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, share a meal in the Zvezda technical issues with European Space Agency hardware. Service Module of the International Space So what was it like to get the phone call saying he would be Station while Space Shuttle Discovery remains making his first space flight? docked with the station. ©NASA “It was very cool to find out,” Acaba said. “It was kind of that same feeling that I got when I received the phone call asking robotic arm. When not on a space walk, he served as the per- me if I wanted to come and simply train to become an astro- son inside the shuttle going through procedures with the two naut–just something that’s almost unbelievable; the realiza- astronauts outside the door. tion of a dream and just a very happy moment. It’s almost Also during the mission, Acaba helped to deliver the final hard to describe the feeling, but I think a lot of people will pair of power-generating solar array wings and truss element appreciate it if they’ve worked hard towards a goal and once to the International Space Station. The arrays provide the elec- they’ve reached that goal they know what I’m talking about.” tricity to fully power science experiments and support the While on the STS-119 mission, Acaba, who served as Mis- station’s crew expansion. The 13-day mission featured a total sion Specialist I, was able to experience several jobs. He took of four spacewalks to help install the S6 truss segment to the two six and a half-hour space walks, was on the flight deck starboard, or right side of the station, and the deployment of on both ascent and on entry and he worked on the shuttle’s its solar arrays. The flight also replaced a failed unit for a sys- tem that converts urine to potable water. In addition, the mis- sion delivered the first Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s resident station crew member to the International Space Station, and brought back a U.S. astronaut after more than three months aboard the orbiting laboratory. Acaba was able to take his dream from the orange groves of Anaheim to the stars in outer space. And as with any dream, it came as a result of hard work and sacrifice. Not only his own sacrifices, but by those around him as well. When talking about his parents, who remain residents of Anaheim, Acaba recalls “how much my parents really sacrificed and put on the line for us to live in that [Anaheim] neighborhood. That really taught me a lot about working hard and the impor- tance of family values and I could see how much those char- acteristics meant to my parents which, of course, made me realize their importance.”

(ABOVE) Joe Acaba works on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during flight Not only is the Acaba family proud, the City of Anaheim is day two activities. ©NASA truly proud of its very first astronaut. And at 12:14 P.M.PDT Saturday, March 28, the country–including the Anaheim (BELOW) Space Shuttle Discovery approaches landing at NASA’s , concluding the 13-day, 5.3-million mile journey of the STS-119 mission to the International community– celebrated the successful return of the Shuttle Space Station. ©NASA Discovery and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that began here in Anaheim. T

Anaheim T Summer 2009 14 SympOrange County hony

he Orange County Symphony, based in Anaheim, has The Wind Symphony debuted with a performance this past T been a fixture in the Anaheim community since its incep- March, where they presented music ranging from the 15th to tion on 1985. With performances at Servite High school, its the 21st centuries. This is one of few wind symphonies in the growth and talented musicians has helped to make Anaheim country, providing Anaheim residents and visitors the unique home to one of the best symphonies in California. opportunity to experience this sought after talent. There are The Orange County Symphony currently includes three currently more than 75 musicians playing with the Wind Sym- entities within its organization: the Symphony, the Wind phony, and many are also members of the Symphony. They Symphony and the Youth Symphony. The Symphony and also hold practices once a week leading up to a performance. Wind Symphony are conducted by music director Anthony The next Wind Symphony performance will be on June 19 as Parnther. This is his first season with the organization and he’s part of the “Family Fridays” series, as well as on June 21 as already doing great things for the Orange County Symphony, part of the “Anaheim Music Festival.” Both performances will such as organization of the company’s new Wind Symphony be at Pearson Park Amphitheater, located at 401 North Lemon last summer. Street in Anaheim. The Symphony began as a 90-member orchestra and has This organization also works hard to bring musical educa- grown to include more than 100 members; making it one of tion to children at local Anaheim schools. One of their main the largest symphonies in California. The musicians travel goals is to expose children early to the world of music, and from all over to be a part of the sympho- they often hold free concerts for local children to enjoy. ny; coming from as far south as La Jolla and as far east as To learn more about the Orange County Symphony, re- Barstow. They perform about one concert per month, and view their concert calendar, or learn how to purchase have practices just once a week leading up to a performance. tickets, please visit www.ocsymphony.org. Each performance is themed to a certain era or genre of music. Season tickets are also available. T Their next performance is scheduled for May 31 at Servite High School, 1952 West La Palma Avenue, and is entitled “Russian Rebirth.”

15 OC Symphony: ©Michael Jimenez Summer 2009 T Anaheim C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Honda Anaheim The Grove House of Blues

Center Convention of Anaheim Downtown Disney 1530 South Disneyland Drive 2695 E. Katella Avenue Center & Arena 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 778-BLUE (714) 704-2500 (714) 712-2700 www.hob.com www.hondacenter.com 800 West Katella Avenue www.thegroveofanaheim.com (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net

21 May The Orange County Career Fair

23 May 29-31 May 26 May 21 May L Fleetwood Mac Abilities Expo 2009 L The Prodigy L Fischerspooner

29-31 May 3 June 24 May Home and Garden Show Taking Back Sunday Richard Cheese featuring the Active Adult with special guests and Lounge Against the Machine 21 June Senior Expo Anberlin & Envy on the Coast L Yanni Voices

29 May June July L 13-14 17 Robin Trower The New Mom Expo Glen Campbell

19-22 June 18 July Southern California Jimmy Fallon L 1-4 July Volleyball Association Junior Boys L Barbershop Harmony Society Classic Volleyball Tournament

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I ANAHEIM RESORT AREA I A Welcome Addition to the Resort Area ater this year, the Disneyland Resort will celebrate the West LCoast debut of its highly anticipated Disney Vacation Club at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Disney Vacation Club has a membership of roughly 400,000 individ- ual members from approximately 100 countries. The location of the Club in Anaheim paired with the 200 hotel-room expansion at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, will not only attract additional visitors to the Anaheim Resort Area, The expansion of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will help attract visitors to Anaheim. but also offer local residents the opportunity to enjoy this great destination that’s just a short drive from their homes. enjoy flexibility and savings on vacations for decades to come. In addition, local residents who are Disney Vacation Club The accommodations to be offered by Disney Vacation Club members can also enjoy vacations and destinations that are in Anaheim include two-bedroom equivalent vacation villas a little farther away, such as Florida, various partner hotels that will complement the California Arts and Crafts architec- throughout the country and Disney cruises. ture of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Founded in 1991, Disney Vacation Club was created to For more information on Disney Vacation Club, please visit serve as a vacation-ownership program that helps families www.disneyvacationclub.com. T

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The historic Anaheim White House Restaurant.

I RESTAURANTS I planned a variety of promotions tailored to a centennial theme. For example, every 100 days of the year (April 10, July 19 and Anaheim White House October 27, 2009), the first 100 guests making reservations will receive $100 gift certificates. Each Friday, the restaurant Centennial Celebration will prepare a four-course, prix fixe dinner for $100 per cou- he building at 887 South Anaheim Boulevard is known ple ($50 per person). Moreover, those celebrating their 100th Tby most as the place to go for fine Italian cuisine in Ana- birthdays in 2009, along with a guest, will receive free lunch heim and Orange County, but there’s more to this culinary all year long (with proof of birth). hot spot than meets the eye. Built in 1909, and celebrating its In addition to the centennial celebration, Serato continues 100-year anniversary, the Anaheim White House was con- to give back to the Anaheim community. Among the organ- structed as a family home among the then sprawling orange izations that he supports are the Boys and Girls Club of groves. Over the course of history, the home has acquired Anaheim and Caterina’s Girls Club; a charity Serato found- many interesting stories. From serving as a home for a doc- ed in honor of his mother to benefit underprivileged girls in tor who delivered 3,500 babies, to undergoing renovations Anaheim. Additionally, Serato hosts daily lunches for players to become an antique store, to barely avoiding a demolition and staff of the Anaheim-based USA Men’s and Women’s that would have made way for condominiums, the Anaheim National Volleyball teams. White House has a great story to tell. Step inside the restau- Now, 100 years after the establishment was built, Anaheim rant today, and you’ll be dining where some of Hollywood’s White House maintains its reputation as a local favorite and finest celebrities have enjoyed the fare and ambiance offered a visitor’s premier choice. by owner Bruno Serato. For more information on the Anaheim White House and its In honor of the building’s 100-year anniversary, Serato has centennial specials, please visit www.anaheimwhitehouse.com. T

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I NEW BUSINESSES I New Senior Wellness Center Opens naheim seniors will now have a new facility available Ato them for their health needs. This past January, the CareMore Care Center celebrated the grand opening of their newest center with more than 100 people in attendance, including City representatives and seniors citizens. The care center, located at 1182 North Euclid Street, was designed as a place for seniors to have a social aspect included in their health care; something that is not provided in normal doc- tors’ offices. The services include an emphasis in preventive health care, especially for those seniors who are at risk for chronic conditions. The Anaheim center also provides serv- More than 100 people were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of CareMore’s newest center. ices such as podiatry, comprehensive medical evaluations, diabetic management and a high blood pressure clinic. The center was developed for CareMore members, but any During the grand opening, free health screenings were pro- senior in the community can use the facilities and services vided for seniors and Dr. Bruce Hensel of KNBC was the key- available for social and health screenings. note speaker for the event. Tours were also given of the facility. To learn more, visit www.caremore.com. T

19 Summer 2009 T Anaheim I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES A LL N UMBERS A RE 714 AREA CODE U NLESS O THERWISE N OTED, AND M UST BE D IALED U SING THE A REA CODE F IRST

Anaheim Municipal Government www.anaheim.net Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4000 Public Safety General Information ...... 311 or 765-4311 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Fire Department Administration Administration Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 986-7000 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Business ...... 765-4000 City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4900 Emergency ...... 911 City Management Emergency Services Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Fire ...... 533-1305 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Police Department, Administration, Community Development ...... 765-4300 Police ...... 765-1911 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Community Services ...... 765-5191 Police Emergency ...... 911 Business ...... 765-1900 Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 24 Hr. Utility Emergency ...... 765-3300 Emergency ...... 911 Finance ...... 765-5195 Employment www.anaheimjobs.com Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Fire ...... 765-4000 Anaheim Career Employment Center, Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 ...... 765-4348 Parking/Traffic Violations Planning ...... 765-5139 Anaheim Youth Employment Service ...... 956-1182 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 Police ...... 765-1900 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . . 765-5178 Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 Graffiti Removal Anaheim Police Department & Community Center Public Works ...... 765-5176 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-4311 (Anaheim Hills) Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Report In Progress ...... 911 8901 E. Road Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 936-3500 Business & Information ...... 765-3800 Angels ...... 940-2000 The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue ...... 712-2700 Records www.angelsbaseball.com Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Box Office ...... 634-2000 Administration ...... 704-2400 State of California Business Services and Economic Development www.hondacenter.com Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Anaheim Ducks ...... 704-2700 Utilities and Services Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 www.anaheimducks.com Water and Electricity www.anaheimchamber.org Housing Information Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Fair Housing Council www.anaheim.net Community & Neighborhood Centers Labor ...... 569-0823 Administration ...... 765-5137 Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . 765-3373 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... (888) 600-4357 Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Library www.anaheim.net or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Administration ...... 765-1810 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Spanish ...... 765-3300 East Anaheim Community Center Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-4956 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street ...... 765-3776 Haskett Branch, 2650 W. Broadway ...... 765-5075 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ponderosa Family Resource Center Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Cable TV 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Other Services Time Warner Cable ...... (888) 892-2253 Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Anaheim History Room ...... 765-6453 Garbage Collection Administration ...... 765-8950 Bookmobile ...... 765-1738 Anaheim Disposal, Ticket Information ...... 765-8970 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-6453 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 956-8936 Gas Service Animal Control ...... 935-6848 Parks, Recreation & Community Services The Gas Company Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 AbilityFirst ...... 821-7448 131 Center Street Promenade ...... (800) 427-2200 County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Streets, Traffic & Transportation Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Flooding ...... 765-6860 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 Banquet Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 www.disneyland.com Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 Education Restaurant ...... 535-8770 Bus Schedule ...... 636-7433 Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 U.S. Government www.acsd.k12.ca.us Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . 998-8380 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5228 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org ...... 765-8888 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Planning, Zoning and Building Voter Information Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 Building Division ...... 765-5153 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 North Orange County Community College District ...... 808-4500 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 County Registrar of Voters www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

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The City of Anaheim is grateful for the support of these local sponsors who have contributed to the success of the Men’s Team and eagerly await the arrival of the Women’s Team

Photos courtesy of Henry DiRocco and Tom Kimmell

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