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Buon Appetito - page 13 Great Park Connecting Grand Jury the 1,000 Dots Tim King Salem-News.com n an unprecedented, almost Karate move, three cities e have been exploring the toxic mystery known as the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station for two and a move from "black belt to "green" belt concept. Three Whalf years at Salem-News.com with a team of writers, ICities are combining land around a river to make a mostly comprised of former El Toro Marines including myself. continuous park, including Banning Ranch. The base was very active from the time it was built and Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach commissioned during WWII, until its controversial closure in officials are working to come up with ways to connect city 1999. What we learned just prior to the summer of 2008 was that and county parks that surround the Santa Ana River over the years, the disposal method for large amounts of through common trails and signage. carcinogenic chemicals was simply to pour them into the When, and if completed, the three cities’ parks and ground. Over the years the chemicals some county park land would extend for 1,000 acres in Honorable Harriett - page 15 increasingly infiltrated the groundwater what could be Orange Coast River Park. To this end, the aquifers, and today the deadly toxicity flows beneath Irvine City Hall, and entire Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks, a nonprofit neighborhoods like Woodbridge. organization chartered to preserve and beautifying Today, the city of Irvine, Lennar beaches, parks and open space in the county, recently Corp. and the Great Park Corporation, formed a river park subcommittee. are attempting to build a public area on Costa Mesa parks include Fairview Park and the the ground that is heavily contaminated County's Talbert Regional Park. Some suggest about half with the toxic aircraft degreasers TCE of the space of Newport Beach's Banning Ranch property (trichloroethylene) and PCE (perchloroethylene) and several could be included in the river park project. Sunset Ridge other dangerous and deadly substances. Park, which hasn't been developed yet, could also become Their efforts are being met by increasing public awareness, part of the river park, she said. as groups like Salem-News.com, the OC Register and the OC Weekly have maintained and even increased coverage of the “It would be a better solution to all of the issues and Profiles: Suzanne Beukema - pg 20 plans to build the Great Park and luxury homes on some of funding needs if the cities work together with the county,” California's most dangerous ground. said Jean Watt, chairwoman of the subcommittee Serious Allegations spearheading the project. This week in the OC Register, "This is a extraordinary opportunity to improve a Investigative Reporter Tony Saavedra wrote traditionally underused recreation amenity, The Santa Ana about the Orange County Grand Jury's River trail, for the public. Our city is excited to be investigation of "lax financial oversight in the involved as a member of the OCRP. We are also working $1.4 billion Great Park project", according to with the tri-county group of government agencies and documents obtained by The Watchdog[1]. community volunteers to improve the Santa Ana River The article references a cursory audit by Diehl, Evans & Co. that found "sloppy Parkway Trail from the inception of the river in San
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Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com But life is too short from Santa Barbara, Calif., to good Wine to drink only one kind of or southern Washington state. wine, say wine experts. So, At the same time, it never ine Tasting Guide proclaims: to help you grow your wine hurts to go with a region's most Inexpensive wine does not have to Downtown Art Walk collection and tickle your popular type of wine. For be mediocre or bad wine! When owntown Art Walk will kick off the New Year on Wednesday No Ka Oi, Petals on Sixth, The Chop Shop, Mangiamo Gelato Café, W palate, they've shared some example, California is known for first learning about January 20 from 6 – 9 pm. The Huntington Beach Downtown Gallagher’s Pub and Grill, Fred’s Mexican Café, The Rock and Roll insider knowledge about producing great cabernets, while wine, one of the Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) is Emporium and Shorebreak Hotel. Additional how to buy a well-priced bottle Australia is known for its shiraz. D hardest things to do is excited to present this new program highlighting locations will be added throughout the year. that offers good value and taste. Closer to home, Canada is known for its to find truly great wines many talented local artists in some of the most Some of the artists featured for January include It's in the vines Riesling, which ages well and pairs nicely that don't cost you an arm unexpected spaces. Locations for the Downtown Bill Anderson, Joshua Serafin, Kelly Ingram, Lenora If you don't know much with a variety of foods, making it an all-round and a leg. Finding those Art Walk will vary each month as will the artists Regan, Robbie Gordon, Freddie Dominguez, Josh about wine, going to a wine good buy. "It is world class in quality at the hidden gems, those selected for presentation. The hosting businesses Lyon, Michael Barnard, Christian Zenger and Anita store can feel like Russian $12 to $16 price point," says Brooks. wines that fly under the and artists will be identified on a map that will be Brace. With over 12 art stops planned for January, the roulette — what's inside the Wines that are harder to produce in a radar and are worth much available at each art stop. Art Walk committee is delighted to see the bottle is anyone's guess. A given region are more expensive than those more than the general Guests are invited to enjoy an evening stroll enthusiasm expressed by both the hosts and the good place to start is the that are easier to produce. For instance, pinot public knows is a bit of an experiment. throughout the downtown, dropping in to meet the artists. The Art Walk will offer guests an origin of the wine. noir is a finicky grape that produces a low We all know that if you have a thousand artists and view their work. There is ample entertaining evening of fine art, great food and One expert suggests starting with yield in Canada, so it is more expensive than dollars to spend on a bottle, you can find a opportunity for food and beverage along the way, unique and creative businesses in Huntington Beach. regions that produce loads of different a pinot from elsewhere. great wine. as guests meander through Main ST, Fifth Street The Art Walk will continue each month on the kinds of wine, such as France and Italy. In addition to understanding the vines, The harder trick is to find a truly great and assorted locations. third Wednesday. For applications to be a host or a But instead of choosing a it also helps to know a little about inexpensive wine. After all, few of us are Art Walk hosts include the Huntington Beach Art Center, the Main participating artist, please visit hbdowntown.com. For additional selection from the better- the vineyard. St Branch Library, Makin Waves Salon, Triple Two, Altera Real Estate, information please call the B.I.D. office at 714.536.8300.
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The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 a privilege in the state of and portions of Buena Park, California,” said Harman. Garden Grove, Westminster, and 8 “Judges should have the Santa Ana. 9 Cindy Cross issues and many other problems. Grand Jury Great Park Continued from page 1 El Toro has another problem, one that came to the forefront several years ago; radiation Cindy Says Connie's her girl; as Las Vegas Environmental Reporter Darcy Spears Moving farther backwards, the Irvine City contamination from U-235 Uranium. A doctor on a used to say, into the otherwise blue and clear Orange Council is insisting that all of the problems were board overseeing the base after its closure said he had some Merchants rally, too... County air. "hammered out" in 2008, when the second phase of the proof of this, and then he suddenly died. It's a real How has the group been using the funds so far? project, with a price tag of $28 million, was approved. problem in these parts[4]. ack in 2006, then-Mayor, Dave Sullivan, Even last February, as I manned a booth for BID,” said Aaron Pai, of Huntington Well, they have managed to snag the attention of the Then critics learned that Irvine had shredded draft The toxic wasteland that is MCAS El Toro is on presented the idea of closing a couple of four consecutive freezing Tuesday nights, Main Surf and Sport, a Main Street staple developers with discrepancies in travel expenses, copies of the audit. It seems like the Irvine City Council a collision course with humanity, and the city of Bblocks of Main Street to anything but Street was bustling with shoppers and the restaurants since 1980. “She is a true leader and an inspiration.” double-billing, (a serious criminal charge in some operates in dangerous water, in more ways than one, Irvine is driving. pedestrian traffic. Surveys conducted by the city’s were full. It was a lovely sight to see. “The job of executive director is huge,” stresses cases) not carrying insurance for contractors, (those are and perhaps they do not realize that entire city councils [1]Jan-8-2009 Great Park probed by Grand Jury–- Conference and Marketing “Surf City Nights” is just one Kate Kirby, managing partner of The Rock and Roll the guys in the backhoes with clouds of swirling TCE- and county commission boards have been convicted again Tony Saavedra, Register investigative reporter Bureau had consistently program of the HBDBID. Events Emporium. Amen, sister. laden dust filling their lungs), and also for changing and incarcerated before over the shady governmental [2]Jan-26-2009 Deadly Toxic Chemicals from El shown that downtown include a chili cook off on Father’s In my real life (the one where I don’t write a orders without manipulation of taxpayer money. Toro Marine Base Affect Woodbridge in Irvine - Tim ranked right up there with Day, “Taste of New Zealand, “ in column and people think I’m smart and talented), I am first seeking Saavedra's article states that multiple complaints King Salem-News.com our Pier and beaches as a honor of one of our sister cities; the often hired to do events – lots of events – and I currently the proper were heard by the civil grand jury. Those include a [3]Jan-14-2009 'Larry Agran, Great Park tourist destination. “Light a Light of Love” parade at serve in an executive director capacity for a local non- approval from letter from 13 October, 2009 from Ivan Marks, of Gangbanger: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire?'Roger Butow for The idea was wildly Christmas time, and of course the profit. Trust me, unless you’re fortunate enough to land staff. Huntington Beach. He wonders why, "Council Salem-News.com popular with residents, but “Halloween” celebration. This last a gig directing the American Red Cross or Boys and Former El Toro The OC members would reject a follow-up audit — unless they [4]Fear and Loathing at MCAS El Toro: Report some downtown merchants event draws so many costumed kids Girls Clubs, you’re never going to make six figures. Register have something to hide." From the Restoration Advisory Board - Roger Butow Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com were less than enthusiastic. and their parents, it’s probably cleared It takes tremendous dedication and hard work to the Marines Bob O'Dowd and John Uldrich, watch article states Marks said during a recent interview, "I believe Salem-News.com Eventually, a counter half the neighborhoods in town of point of exhaustion to head up a successful venture like that the the way they are blowing through all that money, it Also, our writers have generated over 50 proposal was submitted by the trick-or-treaters. This past October’s the Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District construction operators tear up the most contaminated part auditors will become a fiscal disaster to the county." Marks did reports on the problems at MCAS El Toro and Camp Huntington Beach Downtown event seemed to be an overhaul of the and the many events that have made downtown so much hoped to receive a letter by the end of October advising that Lejeune N.C. Business Improvement District previous years – and it was more fun – and prosperous – over the last few years. of the base. Salem-News.com photo by Bonnie King examine the their panel does intend to investigate; they will issue a They are listed chronologically at this link: Salem- board that would close the first very much appreciated by It’s the kind of success story that touches the lives records more report by June. News.com El Toro articles two blocks on Tuesday nights. all in attendance. of millions of residents and tourists every year and closely, but lo and behold, the Irvine City Council, with The bright spot in Irvine is Councilwoman Tim King is a former U.S. Marine with twenty If this went well, it would be Of course, all this gives us new icons like “Surf City Nights,” to add some members closely associated with the Great Parks Christina Shea, who has been critical of the city’s years of experience on the west coast as a television expanded to an additional doesn’t just happen. A lot another layer of character to our town. group, even sharing positions on boards, once again management of the project. Unique in her position, she news producer, photojournalist, reporter and night, eventually adding more of people come together to And, with merchants who are eager to try new was able to halt the process. said she welcomed the grand jury probe. assignment editor. In addition to his role as a war and more nights until the full- make it all work. One of and better ideas, and someone like Connie Pedenko The council may have grown a conscience; as “There are valid concerns, and we could be correspondent, this Los Angeles native serves as time closure was achieved. them, Connie Pedenko, to drive the train, the possibilities for our beloved at least one councilmember has been critical of the looking at fraudulent behavior,” Shea said. Salem-News.com's Executive News Editor. Tim Well, we never got past Executive Director of the downtown are endless. El Toro base redevelopment. They are divided over The head of this pack, Irvine Mayor Larry spent the winter of 2006/07 covering the war in Tuesday nights, but from the BID is one of them. The information contained in this column does not the current matter, with some reportedly saying that Agran, who is also chair of the Orange County Great Afghanistan, and he was in Iraq over the summer of very beginning, “Surf City Together, with her Board necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. "it would be too costly" and that it would "generate Park Corporation and an Irvine City councilman, 2008, reporting from the war while embedded with Nights,” was a huge success. the hardwork, idea- more controversy". was unavailable for comment[3]. The Register also both the U.S. Army and the Marines. Tim holds Today, it encompasses three full blocks that are generating, sparka of Cindy Cross has been a columnist They sure got that one right, only they seem to tried to contact city spokesman Craig Reem, whose numerous awards for reporting, photography, writing packed with a vast array of fabulous and fun foods, optimism and energy miss the fact that they are at the center of the job is to communicate with the media; he also could and editing, including the Oregon AP Award for Spot clothing, gifts, plants, flowers, a wonderful Farmers needed some how or contributor for three other newspapers and controversy[2]. not be reached. News Photographer of the Year (2004), first place Market, entertainment and – most significantly – alwasy happens. She, of is an active community volunteer. Her column It seems abundantly clear to this reporter that Many Marines who served at El Toro have died Electronic Media Award in Spot News, Las Vegas, lots and lots of money-spending guests. course, credits her for the most part, the Irvine City Council is from illnesses connected, most likely, to the various (1998), Oregon AP Cooperation Award (1991); and will appear in each issue of The Local News. At least for the few hours each week that our “dedicated board of concerned with making money, not with the health toxic compounds that they encountered while serving several others including the 2005 Red Cross Good Main Street is turned into a pedestrian-friendly directors,” and “hardworking ambassadors,” with the E-Mail Cindy at [email protected] or well being of its citizens. here. Problems regarding the same pollutants is an Neighborhood Award for reporting. Serving the promenade, outdoor dining is much more enjoyable, positive direction the downtown business district is Many future inhabitants of the Great Park will be ongoing daily occurrence in North Carolina, at Camp community in very real terms, Salem-News.com is families feel much more welcome, and the vibe is going in, but she’s too modest. children; Irvine has blatantly denied and ignored the Lejeune. Men develop breast cancer, children are born the nation's only truly independent high traffic news just…groovier. “Connie Pedenko is a major positive force in the future illnesses and deaths it will cause by not halting with illnesses that can be attributed to TCE. They range Website. You can send Tim an email at this address: TheCrossExam the base park/housing project immediately. from numerous types of cancer, to lower stomach [email protected] Surfer Magazine names top 10 United Water Police Could HEALTH CARE States surf towns... but misses one! Get Hosed urfersvillage Global Surf News, SURFER town should have made the list, while others will THE COMPLETE LIST: n November 16th, the station. Magazine ranks the Top Ten Surf Towns in grimace with the thought of a sudden influx of City of Huntington Beach • Washing down hard or paved SAmerica. From the famous to the obscure, visitors in their local lineups. But we wanted to 1. Santa Cruz, CA OCity Council adopted an surfaces is prohibited. the urban to the rustic; locales from around the celebrate America’s surf meccas, and motivate our ordinance establishing a new • Washing of vehicles requires 2. Haleiwa, HI water conservation and water the use of an automatic shut-off
country were considered, debated, and disqualified readers to expand their horizons this summer.” The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 supply shortage program. nozzle or bucket. until only the best remained. Ultimately, the list accounts for styles, tastes, 3. Encinitas, CA The water conservation • Excessive water flow or For a town to make the list, criteria included and preferences of all types illuminating the true ordinance complies with water run-off is prohibited. quality of life, variety and quality of surf, climate, variety of surf available to surfers in America. 4. Paia, HI region wide responses to • Leaks, breaks or cost of living, access to culture, availability of Taking the coveted number one spot is Santa Cruz, 5. San Clemente, CA the ongoing water malfunctions must be work, and even prevalence of sharks. Boiling the California, the real Surf City U.S.A., with its year- shortage situation in repaired within seven thousands of miles of U.S. coastline down into a round surfable, if chilly, conditions and cultural 6. Kill Devil Hills, NC Southern California and days. is in accordance with the • Water fountains select group of towns wasn’t easy, according melding pot of educators, artists, life long surfers 7. Malibu, CA to SURFER editors. and everyone else in between. Metropolitan Water or decorative “List-making of this sort is a bit of 8. Montauk, NY District of Southern water features requires re- a lose-lose proposition,” says Editor California’s (MWD) recent 9. New Smyrna Beach, model water management plan. circulation systems. in Chief Joel Patterson. The new ordinance take • Installation of single pass “Some surfers will FL effect January 6th, 2010. The cooling systems is prohibited. feel their 10. Ocean greatest change in the new • Restaurants are to serve ordinance is that a number of drinking water only upon request. City, NJ water use restrictions will be • Restaurants are required to use permanent and effective at all water conserving dish wash spray times. The focus and tone of the valves. ordinance is to prohibit against • Commercial car washes must water waste, and to encourage install re-circulating water people to use water more systems. efficiently. For more information and details • Irrigation is prohibited between call the Public Works Utilities 9 am and 5 pm. Division at 714.536.5921 • Irrigation is limited to one day per week during November (We were wondering if the City through March. can give God a Ticket for watering • Irrigation is limited to no more us 9 to 5 daily?) The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 than 15 minutes per day per 10 PS: The girl is from HB -that’s what counts - Picture Compliments of Surfervillage Global Surf News 11 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com COL Robert L. Howard... Cong couldn't Local Lifestyles get him but Cancer did
July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009 (aged 70) mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2- OL Robert L. Howard. He enlisted in the Army company force. During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. at Montgomery, Alabama and retired as Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a CColonel. As a staff sergeant of the highly- grenade explosion. classified Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – 1st Lt. Howard saw his platoon leader had been Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG), wounded seriously and was exposed to fire. Traditions Howard was recommended for the Medal of Honor on Although unable to walk, and weaponless, 1st Lt. Sharing three separate occasions for three individual actions Howard unhesitatingly crawled through a hail of fire during thirteen months spanning 1967–1968. The first to retrieve his wounded leader. As 1st Lt. Howard two nominations were downgraded to the award of the was administering first aid and removing the Distinguished Service Cross due to the covert nature officer's equipment, an enemy bullet struck 1 of the
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As a ammunition pouches on the lieutenant's belt, Sergeant First Class of the same organization, he detonating several magazines of ammunition. 1st Lt. risked his life during a rescue mission in Cambodia on Howard momentarily sought cover and then Buon Appetito: Overall Rating: December 30, 1968, while second in command of a realizing that he must rejoin the platoon, which had Good food does not take the place of poor service anywhere platoon-sized Hornet force that was searching for been disorganized by the enemy attack, he again that we know of in the restaurant business. missing American soldier Robert Scherdin, and was began dragging the seriously wounded officer The first thing you learn about Ale and your Alessa finally awarded the Medal of Honor. toward the platoon area. experience is that they are in the simple but authentic Italian Howard was wounded 14 times during one 54- Through his outstanding example of food business coupled with the complete understanding that they Price Range: $$ month period during the Vietnam Conflict. He indomitable courage and bravery, 1st Lt. Howard know they are there to entertain you in the right way...make sure received two Masters degrees during his government was able to rally the platoon into an organized your Breakfast on the weekend, lunch during the week or nightly Accepts Credit Cards: Yes career which spanned almost 50 years. Howard retired defense force. With complete disregard for his dinner experience is a memorable, happy moment in your life. as a full Colonel in 2006.[1] His Army career spanned safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to Ale even has his relatives working, all Parking: Street professionally trained in the culinary arts. If Alessandro 1956 to 1992.[2] position, administering first aid to the wounded, is not there ask for Angelo. Attire: Casual According to NBC News, Howard may have giving encouragement to the defenders and Obviously, Alessandro has all the professional credentials been the most highly-decorated American soldier directing their fire on the encircling enemy. For 3 some one would have to have to operate an eatery with his goals Good for Groups: Yes since World War II. His residence was in Texas and he 1/2 hours 1st Lt. and standards. As a member of the Professional Italian Chef spent much of his free time working with veterans at Howard's small force and supporting aircraft Association, Alessandro has been through a rigorous program of Good for Kids: Yes various classes and tests to ensure that his methods of cooking the time of his death. He also took periodic trips to successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally Takes Reservations: Yes Iraq to visit active duty troops.[3][4] were in sufficient control to permit the landing of follow the most authentic Italian techniques, as if he was actually Howard died of pancreatic cancer at a hospice in CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in rescue helicopters. 1st Lt. Howard personally preparing a meal for you in his native Italy. Delivery: No Waco, Texas on December 23, 2009. He was survived by action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the Special touch... Dishes include the very freshest ingredients, organic choices when possible, free-range three children and four grandchildren. duty. 1st Lt. Howard (then Sfc), distinguished himself bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely. Take-out: Yes chickens for both entrees and their eggs. Extra virgin olive oil Medal of Honor citation: The President of the while serving as platoon sergeant of an American- 1st Lt. Howard's gallantry in action, his complete all imported from Italy Alessandro and his staff visit Tuesday Waiter Service: Excellent (Yes) United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a devotion to the welfare of his men at the risk of his life frequent restaurants that are friendly, offer a variety of night's Surf City Nights farmer's market vendors to purchase presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to FIRST missing American soldier in enemy controlled territory were in keeping with the highest traditions of the choices and satisfying different meal size needs. Cuisine type locally grown vegetables. Wheelchair Accessible: Yes LIEUTENANT ROBERT L. HOWARD, UNITED in the Republic of Vietnam. The platoon had left its military service and reflect great credit on himself, his Iis secondary and can vary across many cultural and regional Wherever I am in the world, Chicken Parmesan is my most STATES ARMY for service as set forth in the following helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its unit, and the U.S. Army. lines. I enjoy restaurants that have diverse selections, friendly favorite dish. When I am very hungry -Alessandro's preparation Outdoor Seating: (Great servers who enjoy and understand their job. Also, I only do "good" and presentation is award winning. Or, Butternut Squash Ravioli People Watching) Yes reviews; I like to leave all the bad news up to others.. with fried Sage, Seafood Pasta, house made and very thin crust ENERGY Cucina Alessa like so many of my favorite eateries cannot be pizzas. Alessa uses little to no butter, and pasta is freshly Good for: Breakfast, Lunch, SOUTH OF THE BORDER reviewed without beginning with the owner/chef. Alessandro! homemade. Good news for me...Alessa offers a large selection of Dinner - see details Alessandro Pirozzi, Owner and Chef at Cucina Alessa, grew wines, as well as a full bar. Best part, a price and up in Italy. Early on, his grandmother took him into the kitchen to taste to meet every budget and palette. Cucina ALESSÁ Alcohol: Full Bar teach him how to cook. His passion for food became a way of life. HB GOLD PREMIUM CONSUMER 520 Main Street Coming from a family of restaurateurs, Alessandro launched his CARD entitles you to 15% off your food items, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 career and has been making others happy for over 22 years. Tuesdays. Soon to be announced Happy Hour (cross streets are Main & 6th St.) Alessandro opened his second restaurant, this time in surprises coming soon. Tel: (714) 969-2148 Huntington Beach after rave reviews of his Newport Beach Alessandro, his staff, food selections and To-go: (714) 969-2147 eatery. Cucina Alessa and Ale have rapidly become part of the preparation is worthy of our Five Surf Board http://www.cucinaalessa.com Huntington Beach landscape. Plus, it's all about family, the Overall Rating...and worthy of you trying this Open hours: kitchen, good food...and of course whoever trains his servers local eatery. We are fortunate to have Alessá in Sun-Thursday 11:00AM - 10PM The Fri-Sat 11:00 AM – Midnight should teach a graduate program....they have mastered the art of Huntington Beach. I think Ale is fortunate to Local understanding that the order of business is service, quality, have a lot of great people looking for a nice, Breakfast served on weekends freshness & taste, price and a pleasant after dinner experience. fun and affordable experience as his customers. at 8:00 AM News The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 Subscribe to One “The Local News” Year Make Check Payable to: Delivered by The Local News • 5901 Warner Ave., Ste. 429, US Mail Huntington Beach CA 92649 Name:______Address: ______Save City: ______Zip______$12.00 Email:______Phone: Only 714.465.9960 E-mail: $24.00 The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 [email protected] for 24 Issues 12 13 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Every Car & The Honorable Harriett Wieder Truck is Home of the Nicest he Hon. Harriett M. Wieder, Born: Harriett Wieder Charitable & Educational Discounted at Toronto, Canada, Oct 7, 1920; Died: Foundation, Founder & Chairperson of The People in TNewport Beach, Ca. Jan 11, 2010 Bolsa Chica Conservancy, and benefactor to DeLillo Chevrolet Harriett recently entered Hoag Hospital with The Boy Scouts of America, to name just a few. Town! a respiratory ailment. Monday night at 6:30 PM, There is a Huntington Beach City Park as well Every Day! she passed away of heart failure. Last year she as a Orange County Regional Park named in was involved in a car accident that she was unable her honor. She is Loved. to fully recover physically. She remained engaged Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, she met in many activities, keeping her mind sharp and and married Irving Wieder in 1941. Three benefiting local and national organizations. years later, they moved to California, where President of Linkage, a public affairs consulting Irv started a successful import business. The agency she founded in 2005, after serving in Wieders had two children, Leland and Gayle. Chimayo New Color Ad TK public office over 30 years. As the family grew up, Harriett became Harriett was the first woman elected to the involved in community organizations such as Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com Orange County Supervisor, as well as the first B'nai B'rith, the PTA and many local causes. Chairwoman. She served 16 years. Prior, she From there she began her second career- served as Mayor and Council member of Politics. She affectionately called Irv her Huntington Beach. She started her political career "secret weapon" as he delighted in getting her in Los Angeles with Mayor Sam Yorty. With a elected. Irv died six years ago from a fall. passion for politics, an innate understanding of Harriett is survived by her daughter Gayle business, and a heart filled with Philanthropic Wieder-Tauber and son-in law, Phil Tauber, spirit, Harriett was a dynamic and positive force son Leland and daughter-in-law, Diane in our community. During her political journey, Wieder. Plus many grandchildren and even she raised two children, affected areas such as great-grandchildren. Harriett authored her life health care, trade, education, and the story in a book "BREAKING THROUGH". environment. Her philanthropy includes The She will be missed. NOMINATE: 2010 - Secretary of Defense Support Freedom Award he final days for California Guard and Nominations will be accepted at www.Freedom Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis Reserve members and their families to Award.mil through January 18, 2010. McCarthy presented the awards at a ceremony Tnominate supportive employers for the The fifteen 2010 recipients will be announced attended by members of Congress, senior 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support in the spring and honored in Washington, D.C. at the government and military leaders from all Guard and Freedom Award. With 117 nominations from 15th annual Secretary of Defense Employer Support Reserve components. California already submitted, Employer Support Freedom Award ceremony on September 23, 2010. For questions regarding the Freedom of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Recipients of the 2009 Freedom Award met privately Award nomination process, please visit Defense agency, continues to encourage with President Barack Obama and Secretary of www.Freedom Award.mil or contact Maj. nominations of employers who have gone above Defense Robert Gates. Dr. Jill Biden, Deputy Melissa Phillips, ESGR Public Affairs, at and beyond in their support of military employees. 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Exquisite Summarize one personal goal for the year 2010: “Eat loving family, a church home, great friends and a Service Without the High Cost www.heritagememorialservices.com 1/9 - 9pm . . . . . DJ Angie Vee Healthier and lose weight wonderful community in which to live!” Board Member California Hospice Foundation 1/14 - 8pm ...... Jam Night Describe your business, product, or service: “Catering and Our take! Suzanne has been a friend, business associates, Faith Church Street Address City Telephone Website 1/15 - 9pm ...... Showkillers event planning” co-volunteer with us at The Local News for a long time. Her Anglican All Saints Church 18082 Bushard St F.V. (714) 963-3801 www.Allsaintsanglican.Com Apostolic Apostolic Church 8221 Newman Ave H.B. (714) 843-6191 - 1/16 - 9pm . . . . . Kenny Hale What is your favorite Local Restaurant? “Zimzala friends and her clients, many the same, have one word for Assemblies Of God Fountain Spring Church 6462 Industry Way Ste B Westmn. (714) 934-8581 www.Fountainspring.Org and Shades” her…professional. A true party-pleaser from start to finish. She Assemblies Of God His Place Christain Fellowship 7751 Glencoe Ave H.B. (714) 375-5886 www.Hisplace.Com/Hpcf/ 1/21 - 8pm ...... Jam Night prepares thousands of meals per year, one client with 1,200 Assemblies Of God Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 17575 Euclid St F.V. (714) 962-5412 www.Cornerstonefv.Com What charities do you support and why? “HB Rotary 1/22 - 9pm . . . . .Soccer Mom guests, three time a year. Suzanne volunteers on Sundays and Baptist Calvary Baptist Church 8281 Garfield Ave H.B. (714) 962-6860 www.Cbchb.Org Club, Women Helping Women, Bread of Life Baptist Central Baptist Church 7661 Warner Ave H.B. (714) 848-5511 www.Cbc-Hb.Org 1/23 - 9pm ...... Slingshot feeds over 100 homeless people per week at her Church as well. (feeding the homeless), Paws For Cause, Baptist Hillcrest Missionary Baptist 8221 Newman Ave H.B. (714) 841-1003 - Her favorite meal is her signature dish, seared scallops with a 1/28 - 8pm ...... Jam Night Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Christ Baptist H.B. Baptist Church 8121 Ellis Ave H.B. (714) 842-0975 www.Hbbc4CHRIST.Org lime hollandaise foam. Her grilled lobster -date skewers are often Baptist Seabreeze Community Church 19891 Beach Blvd Ste 139 H.B. (714) 969-7622 www.Seabreezechurch.Com Presbyterian Church” 1/29 - 9pm . . . . Warner Drive ordered by her clients. Baptist Shorelife Church 4952 Warner Ave Ste 320 H.B. (714) 799-5433 www.Shorelife.Org How do you volunteer? “I give of my time, donate Baptist Warner Baptist Church 7360 Warner Ave H.B. (714) 847-7050 www.Warnerbc.Com 1/30 - 9pm . . .Mumbo Jumbo PS: the other woman in the photo(l) is Carrie Fisher, products/services (min. 15 hours/week)” Baptist Coastal Community Fellowship 10460 Slater Ave F.V. (714) 963-9708 www.Coastalcommunityfellowship.Com Princess Leia in Star Wars (Debbie Reynolds Daughter). Suzanne Baptist Beachpoint Church 17415 Magnolia St F.V. (714) 847-3573 www.Firsthbfv.Com Tell us about your business, company and/or your was hired to be a food stylist for a photo shoot in Carrie's home Baptist First Chinese Baptist 16835 Brookhurst St F.V. (714) 964-6899 www.Fcbcfv.Org and since then they have been friends. Baptist Huntington Valley Baptist 9779 Starfish Ave F.V. (714) 968-2248 www.Huntingtonvalleybaptistchurch.Com Baptist-Southern Shoreline Baptist Church 10350 Ellis Ave F.V. (714) 968-4222 www.Shorelinebaptist.Org A tip of our hat to Suzanne from The Local News Baptist-Southern Turning Point Christian PO Box 8367 F.V. (714) 757-8723 www.Tpcf.Org Calvary Chapels Calvary Chapel H.B. 7800 Edinger Ave H.B. (714) 891-9495 www.Cchb.Org Calvary Chapels Calvary Chapel Beachside 19400 Beach Blvd Ste 26 H.B. (714) 465-3000 www.Calvarybeachside.Com Catholic Roman St. Bonaventure Church 16400 Springdale St H.B. (714) 846-3359 www.Stbonaventure.Org Catholic Roman St. Mary's By The Sea 321 10th St H.B. (714) 536-6913 - Catholic Roman St. Vincent De Paul 8345 Talbert Ave H.B. (714) 842-3000 www.Svdphb.Org Catholic Roman Saints Simon & Jude 20444 Magnolia St H.B. (714) 962-3333 www.Ssj.Org Catholic Roman Holy Spirit Catholic Church 17270 Ward St F.V. (714) 963-1811 www.Hsccfv.Com Christian First Christian Church 1207 Main St H.B. (714) 536-2589 www.Fcchb.Com Adult Christian Stonebridge Christian Church 5555 McFadden Ave H.B. (714) 897-3583 www.Stonebridgecc.Org Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist 810 Olive Ave. H.B. (714) 536-9707 - Church Of Christ Church Of Christ 301 Huntington St H.B. (714) 536-7212 www.Hbchurchofchrist.Com Church Of God Living Waters Of Christian Fellowship 9801 Talbert Ave F.V. (714) 963-8131 Http://www.Lwcf-Cog.Org/ Huntington Beach LDS 1st Ward Huntington Beach 8702 Atlanta Ave H.B. 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LDS 5th Ward Huntington Beach 6531 McFadden Ave H.B. (714) 891-4568 www.Lds.Org The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 LDS 6th Ward Huntington Beach 5402 Heil Ave H.B. (714) 840-5989 www.Lds.Org Program for LDS 7th Ward Huntington Beach 19191 17th St H.B. (714) 842-7200 www.Lds.Org LDS 8th Ward Huntington Beach 8702 Atlanta Ave H.B. (714) 969-2452 www.Lds.Org LDS 9th Ward Huntington Beach 5402 Heil Ave H.B. (714) 840-8366 www.Lds.Org Older Adults LDS 1st Ward Fountain Valley 17500 Bushard St F.V. (714) 962-4962 www.Lds.Org LDS 2nd Ward Fountain Valley 17500 Bushard St F.V. (714) 847-2765 www.Lds.Org Congregational Empty Cross Of Salvation Samoan 17791 Newland St H.B. (714) 848-0162 - Episcopal St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church 18631 Chapel Ln H.B. (714) 962-7512 www.Stwilfridschurch.Org Evangelical Free Evangelical Free Church Of HB 1912 Florida St H.B. (714) 536-1439 www.Efchb.Org FREE to Seniors 55+ Family Bible Robinwood Church 5172 McFadden Ave H.B. (714) 421-8130 Foursquare Gospel Hope Chapel HB 715 Lake St H.B. (714) 536-1614 www.Hopechapelhb.Org Foursquare Gospel Coastland Foursquare Church 19891 Beach Blvd Fl 2 H.B. (714) 969-1190 www.Coastland.Org Offering low- Foursquare Gospel Ohana Fellowship PO Box 5125 H.B. (714) 378-3950 www.Ohanachristianfellowship.Com Interdenominational Harbour Community Church 8200 Ellis Ave H.B. (714) 536-5019 www.Harbourcommchurch.Org Jewish Synagogue Congregation B'nai Tzedek 9669 Talbert Ave F.V. (714) 963-4611 www.Cbtfv.Org Lutheran Faith Lutheran Church 8200 Ellis Ave H.B. (714) 962-5571 www.Faithhb.Org cost Medical Lutheran Grace Luthern Church 6931 Edinger Ave H.B. (714) 897-0361 www.Gracehb.Org Lutheran Lutheran Church Of Resurrection 9812 Hamilton Ave H.B. (714) 962-5005 www.Resurrectionlutheran.Net Lutheran Redeemer Lutheran Church 16351 Springdale St H.B. (714) 846-6330 www.Redeemer-Lutheran.Net Assisting Lutheran King Of Glory Lutheran Church 10280 Slater Ave F.V. (714) 963-5649 www.Kogchurch.Org Nazarene Huntington Beach Community Church 8101 Slater Ave H.B. (714) 847-3050 www.Hbcc.Org Non-Denominational Beach Cities Community Church 9872 Hamilton Ave H.B. (714) 698-0668 www.Beachcities.Org Classes. Non-Denominational Community Bible Church 401 6th St H.B. (714) 536-4255 www.Cbchb.Com Non-Denominational Coastview Christian Fellowship 5102 Argosy Ave H.B. (714) 895-7979 www.Coastview.Org Non-Denominational God's House 1905 Main St H.B. (714) 596-7700 www.Godshousehb.Com Front & Back Office Non-Denominational Hope Chapel Orange Coast 16843 Pine Cir F.V. (714) 378-0733 www.Hopeoc.Org Non-Denominational Pacific Coast Community Church 17581 Newland St H.B. (714) 847-5070 - Non-Denominational Pierpoint Community Church 1706 Orange Ave H.B. (714) 843-9665 www.Pierpointchurch.Com Just Call Non-Denominational Seaside Community Church 9300 Indianapolis Ave H.B. (714) 968-9884 www.Seasidehb.Org Non-Denominational Pacific Christian Fellowship 8091 22nd St Westmn. (714) 751-5514 - (714) 847-2873 Orthodox Jewish Congregational Adat Israel 5052 Warner Ave H.B. (714) 846-2285 Presbyterian Christ Presbyterian Church 20112 Magnolia St H.B. (714) 968-4940 www.Cpchb.Org for more information. Presbyterian St. Peter's By The Sea 16871 Bolsa Chica St H.B. (714) 846-6641 www.Stpeters.Presbychurch.Org Religious Science Church Of Religious Science 7641 Talbert Ave H.B. (714) 596-0900 www.Hbcrschurch.Org
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From the Editors ® of E/The Bytes & Pieces 2010 Census could Environmental Claim: Cambell had no taste EarthTalk Magazine Huntington Beach woman charges Surf City be bogus... with bad taste! She says she lost her sense of Ataste and smell after a bicycle crashed into her . by Susan Johnson information. Do not give your Social Security earwatching television screens—close-up or otherwise— copy bad behavior they see on-screen and tend to “fear Janice Campbell, 46, filed a claim alleging she was ith the U.S. Census process number, credit card or banking information to EarthTalk “won’t cause any physical damage to your eyes.” He that the world is scary and that something bad will "severely injured" Was there insufficient "lag" time beginning, the Better Business anyone, even if they claim they need it for the : Years adds, however, that a lot of TV watching can surely happen to them.” Nemours also finds that TV D between the red light for traffic and the walking signal for Bureau (BBB) U.S. Census. ago I read that children cause eye strain and fatigue, particularly for those characters often depict risky behaviors (like smoking pedestrians? We will soon know. W advises people to be While the Census Bureau should be kept at least sitting very close and/or watching from odd angles. and drinking) and also tend to reinforce gender-role Campbell wants $10,000 plus in this messy soup two feet from the television because of But there is an easy cure for eye strain and and racial stereotypes. mix up.. We are told that there are at least 57 different cooperative, but cautious, so REMEMBER, might ask for basic financial harmful electronic emissions. Is this fatigue: turning off the TV and getting some There has also been much debate in recent years varieties of pedestrian / biker accidents and this one will as not to become a victim of information, such as a salary still relevant? Is there a difference rest. With a good night’s sleep, tired eyes on the effects of TV viewing on infants. A 2007 Seattle just have to simmer for a while. fraud or identity theft. The NO MATTER range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO regarding this between older and should quickly return to normal. Children’s Research Institute study found that for first phase of the 2010 U.S. ANSWER ANYTHING AT new flat-screen models? - Horst E. Debra Ronca, a contributor to the every hour per day infants spent watching baby DVDs Just in case you are traveling Census is under way as WHAT THEY ALL ABOUT YOUR Mehring, Oconomowoc, WI How Stuff Works website, argues that and videos they learned six to eight fewer new s part of a regular review of store performance, workers have begun verifying FINANCIAL SITUATION. Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ASK, YOU Luckily for many of us and some parents might be putting the cart vocabulary words than babies who never watched the the addresses of households The Census Bureau will not ask our kids, sitting “too” close to the before the horse in blaming close-up TV videos. But a 2009 study by the Center on Media & Macy's will be closing five locations. The across the country. for Social Security, bank TV isn’t known to cause any watching for their child’s vision issues. Child Health at Children's Hospital Boston found no Afollowing Macy's outposts will be shuttered: REALLY ONLY Downtown Boise, ID; Summit Place Mall, Waterford, MI; human health issues. This myth “Sitting close to the television may not negative cognitive or other impacts whatsoever on Eventually, more than account, or credit card numbers, Northwest Plaza, St. Ann, MO; Downtown Missoula, MT; prevails because back in the 1960s make a child nearsighted, but a those infants exposed to more television than less. 140,000 U.S. Census NEED TO TELL nor will employees solicit and Burlington Center Mall, Burlington, NJ. General Electric sold some new- child may sit close to the While it may be inevitable that your kids will workers will count every donations. Any one asking for fangled color TV sets that television because he or she is watch TV, the key, experts say, is moderation. Limit person in the United States THEM HOW that information is NOT with the emitted excessive nearsighted and kids’ exposure to screens of any kind, and monitor New Real Estate Hiring and will gather information Census Bureau. amounts of radiation— undiagnosed,” she reports. “If what they are allowed to watch. As KidsHealth points ew real estate Real estate brokerage firm hiring about every person living at MANY PEOPLE AND REMEMBER, THE as much as 100,000 your child habitually sits too out, parents should teach their kids that the TV is “for 200 to 300 agents for their newly-opened each address including name, CENSUS BUREAU HAS times more than close to the television occasional entertainment, not for constant escapism.” Noperation. age, gender, race, and other LIVE AT YOUR DECIDED NOT TO WORK federal health officials for comfort, get his CONTACTS: American Academy of Apparently, one RE firm believes that a new type relevant data. WITH ACORN ON considered safe. GE or her eyes Ophthalmology, www.aao.org; How Stuff Works, of real estate agent is ready to take over – people who are ADDRESS. quickly recalled and tested.” www.howstuffworks.com; KidsHealth, tech-savvy and experienced. It makes sense, but it takes ll The big question is - how GATHERING THIS repaired the faulty Ofwww.kidshealth.org; Seattle Children's Research types to make any business work because there are many do you tell the difference INFORMATION. No Acorn TVs, but the stigma course, Institute, research.seattlechildrens.org; Center on different client needs as well...how about the soft sell, between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? worker should approach you saying he/she is lingers to this day. excessive TV Media & Child Health, www.cmch.tv. confidence builder? BBB offers the following advice: with the Census Bureau. But even viewing by kids The office in Laguna Niguel serves as the If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your Eventually, Census workers may though electronic can cause health The information contained in this column does not company's corporate headquarters. The company, which necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, contact you by telephone, mail, or in emissions aren’t an problems indirectly. got its start in Las Vegas, has more than 2,000 agents a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a person at home. However, the Census working in Arizona and Nevada. They say that in 2010, issue with TVs made any According to the Nemours SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS TO: confidentiality notice. Ask to see their Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be time after 1968 (including Foundation’s KidsHealth website, ® they plan to open additional locations in Huntington EarthTalk , P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881. identification and their badge before answering on the lookout for Email scams today’s LCD and plasma flat screens), children who consistently watch TV more than four Beach, Los Angeles, and Corona. [email protected]. Read past columns at: their questions. However, you should never impersonating the Census. what about causing harm to one’s vision? Dr. Lee hours a day are more likely to be overweight, which in www.emagazine.com /earthtalk/ archives.php. EarthTalk® Bottom line, low fee structure, less for the Duffner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and of itself can bring about health problems later. is now a book! Details and order information at: owner/Broker, more for the agent, they say. invite anyone you don't know into your home. Never click on a link or open any isn’t concerned, maintaining that Also, kids who watch a lot of TV are more likely to www.emagazine.com/ earthtalkbook. Realty ONE Group is at 23811 Aliso Creek Rd. For Census workers are currently only attachments in an Email that are supposedly information, call the is at 949-300-9800. knocking on doors to verify address from the U.S. Census Bureau."
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t took almost McGwire was announced as the new hitting coach for Sorry, Bud. The steroid era isn’t in the past. As five years for the St Louis Cardinals. But after McGwire confessed, The Carpenter’s sang, we’ve only just begun. The past IMarkSelig couldn’t resist issuing a statement. The will be in sight when you and LaRussa follow McGwire’s commissioner should have maintained his silence, for McGwire’s lead and hold your own Confession Day. “ Confession Day his statement recalled the adage that “it’s better to keep By Jordan Kobritz to arrive and your mouth shut The MLB Big Mac judging on and let people emotion alone, the long awaited public confession and think you’re a apology seemed believable. But when Big Mac fool, than to open
Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com repeatedly said that PEDs didn’t contribute to any of his it and remove all home runs, that they were all a result of his “G-d given doubt.” More Secret Sauce talent,” you knew, in spite of the tears, that he was Selig said, “Let-Us” entertain you delusional. “The so-called feature Sadly, McGwire isn’t the only one who is ‘steroid era’ … is delusional about the steroid era, as comments by others clearly a thing of on Big Mac’s Confession Day proved. The same word the past (emphasis Extra Beef Jim Silva Speaks Up can be used to describe McGwire’s long-time manager added).” With and apologist, Tony LaRussa, and Commissioner Bud those comments, ny long-term solution to our state's budget to delay implementation or sign legislation doing Selig. Selig gained entry Lots more Secret Sauce situation begins and ends with improving away with AB 32 altogether.'' For more than two decades, LaRussa had into the house of our economy,'' said Silva. ''I was pleased to During his State of the State address, Governor steadfastly denied that McGwire used PEDs, claiming delusion A hear Governor Schwarzenegger list job creation as Schwarzenegger spoke to the state's $21 billion he first heard the “truth” when McGwire confessed last inhabited by Much Larger “Buns” Monday. That statement is contradicted by Jose McGwire and one of his top priorities in 2010, and I look forward deficit. While Silva agrees with the governor that Canseco, who, like it or not, remains the only credible LaRussa. to working with both Republicans and Democrats the Legislature must act with great urgency to bring voice on the issue of steroids in baseball. Canseco Selig, like LaRussa, knew more about steroid use to find ways to stimulate the economy.'' the budget into balance, he remains wary of what maintains that he shot up Big Mac in the clubhouse on in baseball than he has ever admitted to. In response to The information contained in this column does not ''We need the private sector to rebound,'' he the governor will propose in his budget, due to be numerous occasions while they were teammates in McGwire’s confession, a retired FBI agent reminded us necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. Oakland and that LaRussa, their manager, was aware of that federal authorities knew of Big Mac’s steroid use in continued. ''We need to improve California's released in two days (January 8, 2010). it. 1993, information that was given to MLB’s security Jordan Kobritz is a former attorney, CPA, and Minor business climate. I agree with the governor that ''Raising taxes is not the answer,'' said Silva. ''It Control freak that he is, and genius that he fancies boss, Kevin Hallinan, a year later. It’s League Baseball team owner. He is an Assistant ways to do this include reducing business taxes and is my hope that Governor Schwarzenegger himself to be, LaRussa obviously knew more than he let incomprehensible to think that Hallinan failed to share Professor of Sport Management at Eastern New Mexico prohibiting overly burdensome environmental understands the public has no desire to see more on. But he chose to skirt the truth, and in the process, that information with his boss, Selig. But the University, teaches the Business of Sports at the regulations from stopping construction projects.'' money taken out of their paychecks. He must resist made a complete fool of himself. commissioner chose to ignore that information - along University of Wyoming, and is a contributing author to The biggest loser on McGwire’s Confession Day with other blatant signs that McGwire and others were the Business of Sports Network. Jordan can be reached But, he added, ''The governor's own AB 32 will cost calls to increase taxes and instead focus on was Selig. The commissioner was silent on the day using PEDs - in the name of commerce. at jkobritz@ mindspring.com. employers billions to comply with newly-created prioritizing spending,'' Silva stated. ''We can't spend environmental regulations. I'd like for him to agree what we don't have.'' Subscribe to “The Local News” Make Check Payable to: The Local News • 5901 Warner Ave., Ste. 429, Huntington Beach CA 92649 One Year Name: ______Delivered by Address: ______US Mail City: ______Zip______Email: ______Save $12.00 Phone: ______Only $24.00 714.465.9960 for 24 Issues The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960 E-mail: [email protected] The Local News, January 15-31, 2010 [email protected] 714.465.9960
26 27 hrysler • Dodge • Ford • Ho Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com t • C nda • role Je ev ep Is ARCO using the right testing standards? Ch Turn south onto beach blvd. meeting was held 1-15-10 at Seal Beach additional air sampling as needed. er Chris Winsor, Per OC HCA, the imminent health risks M City hall to review the City Manager’s letter ARCO will re-sample the sub-slab air quality. All potentially identified at the 4 Bridgeport homes after az W of January 13th, which expressed concerns data will be given to the County HCA. preliminary sampling appears to be significantly da • V A • M ota its Toy about the ARCO/BP program for conducting indoor 37 homes have been sampled to-date. Some lessened, although the Health Care Agency has not ubishi • Nissan • Saturn • air sampling. residents have requested confidentiality of their yet completed its review of three specific risk In attendance were: (from the City) City data. The Orange County HCA is mainly focused assessments provided to it earlier this Attorney Quinn Barrow, City Manager David on the sub-slab concentration gradients, and has had week. OC HCA will also review the Carmany, City Environmental Attorney Norm a staff member out at every sub-slab sampling. But comments of the City of Seal Beach. Dupont, and City Engineer Michael Ho. ; (from OC Health Care Agency will not oversee the The health risk assessment may ARCO/BP): Deputy Operations Manager Chris placement or collection of indoor air sampling that indicate that the residents will be able Winsor, Charles Lambert, Ph.D. of McDaniel occurs inside the home for air circulating inside the to move back in based on data Lambert, Inc., Dir of Government and Public Affairs residence itself. ARCO agreed that the city’s showing it is safe to do so. If so, this B.V. Castillo, consultant Blaine Hartman, consultant experts are welcome to be present during will be communicated to the affected Environmental Compliance Specialist Richard the 24-hour sampling. residents next Tuesday or Wednesday. Gossett, and Environmental Business Manager OC HCA has not been overseeing the Per Rich Gossett, there is Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com ¥ visit Surfersvillage.com Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com Darrell Fah; In addition, various parties participated placement or collection of indoor air sampling. The presently no free product in the by speakerphone including, from the OC Health City’s consultants are welcome to meet with ARCO ground water at the station. The Care Agency: Genise Higgins, Program Manager to review the indoor air survey forms and sampling. ARCO report identifying all Larry Honeybourne and Senior Engineering Blaine Hartman will work with the city’s consultant applicable remediation options Geologist Anthony Martinez; a representative from Peter Quinlan to prepare a checklist for the indoor (including dig-and haul) the State Office of Environmental Human Health air sampling. Peter will review the work plan for will be completed in Assessments (OEHAA) and City environmental indoor air. approximately 2 consultant Peter Quinlan. The Bello residence will be re-sampled and weeks. ARCO will give consideration to the concerns additional investigation will be done in the adjacent raised by the city, and will respond in writing. street. ARCO explained its belief that the samples The indoor air sampling within the Bridgeport taken at this residence were “outliers” and that the homes has been done at locations selected for their sample result was from a bore hole taken near the ability to pick up penetrations. There are 3 models garage, which might have impacted the sample in the Bridgeport tract with a main living results. room/dining room, and fireplace, hall closet/furnace, At the Hawk residence on Schooner and bedrooms. Way, the drill bit went into a void below The city asked, and ARCO agreed, that the the slab. Typically, this would have indoor air sampling be done in accordance with the been sandy silt. ARCO says it will give consideration to the DTSC guidance document for such sampling. At some of the relocated homes Sealthe Beach city, resident’s and will respondconcerns in raised writing. by ARCO believes that it has been following the (Zaby, Lawrence, etc.) and at the rental guidance document with appropriate adjustment and units without tenants the furnace was the City has no reason to question the existing data not running. collected from the sub-slab samples. The city will Dr. Lambert’s risk evaluations are continue to follow this process. ARCO will do based on sub-slab concentrations.
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