Monthly Online Newsletter - October 2005
Huntington Beach Fills the Boot for Hurricane Victims
Huntington Beach Fire Fighters and other volunteers were out in full force raising money for Hurricane Katrina Victims on the weekend of September 11-12. With their campaign "Fill the Boot," they were able to raise $31,150.
The firefighters stood on street corners in downtown Huntington Beach with signs that read "Fill the Boot for Hurricane Victims" as local residents, business owners, and tourists generously filled the boots with money. Children pulled change from their pockets and parents opened their wallets and checkbooks. Local restaurants even donated food for the firefighters that were volunteering their time.
A short ceremony was held on morning of Thursday, September 15, during which the Huntington Beach Fire Fighter's Association presented a check to the American Red Cross for the total amount collected the previous weekend. The Firefighter's Association noted that the presentation of the check honored everyone's charity and generosity.
Police need donations to make Halloween event successful
The Police Department is once again preparing for the annual Oak View and Downtown Halloween Celebration. This year marks the sixth year for this event, and the Huntington Beach Police Department would like to be able to give each child who attends Oak View School a bag of candy, a police coloring book and a stick-on police badge. At the Oak View event, children will be able to sit in the police cars that will be brought to the school and they will meet McGruff, The Crime Dog. At the Downtown Merchant's event, the children will receive candy and there will also be a police car for the children to see up close.
There are more than 900 children attending Oak View Elementary School and more than 500 of these children will attend the Downtown Merchant's event. The Huntington Beach Police Department is encouraging the financial support of the community in order to make this event successful. Last year's event was very successful, due in large part to the donations of candy or financial assistance from local businesses and other members of the community. The intent of this event is to continue to improve the relations between Huntington Beach Residents, the business community and Oak View.
Anyone making donations will be provided with the tax-exempt number for Huntington Beach Neighborhood Watch. If you are interested in making a donation, Contact Suzie Wajda at (714) 536-5933 or send your donation to
Huntington Beach Police Department, Att.: Suzie Wajda
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Please make your check out to Huntington Beach Neighborhood Watch-Oak View Halloween event.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15. The Huntington Beach Fire Department will be hosting an Open House commemorating National Fire Prevention Week. The public is invited to visit any of the eight fire stations on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the whole family for fire station tours and other activities.
As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Huntington Beach Fire Department wants to remind you to use candles with care. Candles may be pretty to look at, but they are a growing cause of home fires and home deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame, meaning that it can easily ignite any combustible material nearby. Because candle fires spread so quickly, it is essential to have working smoke alarms in your residence and a home fire escape plan ready to go. Follow these tips to help you use candles safely:
Reducing the risk:
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Almost half of all home fires started by candles begin in the bedroom. NFPA discourages the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.
- Keep candles at least one foot away from anything that can burn, including curtains, blinds, wallpaper, clothing or any other material that can catch fire.
- Don't place lit candles in windows or near doorways where drafts could bring combustibles in contact with the flame.
"Candle with Care"
- Use holders that are sturdy, won't tip over easily, are made from a material that can't burn, and are large enough to collect dripping wax.
- Place candle holders on a sturdy, uncluttered surface- away from edges and any place where they could be knocked over by kids or pets
- Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and any loose clothing away from the flame.
- Keep candlewicks trimmed to one-quarter inch.
- Extinguish candles carefully, using a long-handled candlesnuffer or a soft, directed breath. Be careful not to splatter wax when extinguishing. Avoid using candles during a power outage. Have flashlight and battery-powered lighting on hand for emergency lighting.
For more information on fire safety, please visit the Fire Department's website http://www.surfcity-hb.org/CityDepartments/fire.
A Day to Remember
A moving Patriot Day Ceremony, "A day to remember" was held at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza on Sunday, September 11, 2005 to remember those involved in the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and to commemorate the efforts of those who risked their lives. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jim Ghormley was the Master of Ceremonies for the day. Rabbi Michael Mayersohn, the President of the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, gave the Opening Prayer. The valor, dedication, and heroism of Veterans, members of the Fire Department, and members of the Police Department were acknowledged and commended by Commander Dennis Bauer of the American Legion Post 133, Fire Chief Duane Olson, and Police Lieutenant John Cottriel
Mayor Jill Hardy and Assemblyman Tom Harmon attended the ceremony and gave City and State Assembly Welcomes for this day of remembrance. Emotions were high as Andy Scott played "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes as everyone looked back to September 11, 2001 in a Solemn Remembrance of Victims.
The American Legion Post 133 paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 by taking part in this ceremony and performing a Posting of Colors at the beginning of the ceremony, and a Retirement of Colors at the end. Their Honor Guard also gave a Three Volley Rifle Salute.
The ceremony ended with Deloris Haber, from The American Auxiliary Unit 133, playing TAPS after the Rifle Salute, followed by Rabbi Mayersohn's Closing Prayer, the Retirement of the Colors, and more music from Andy Scott on the bagpipes.
Shipley Nature Center needs docents
Shipley Nature Center will be having a docent training class on October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the history of Shipley, the animals, birds and plants, the different habitat areas and the restoration plans for returning Shipley to a premier Nature Center. Docents can help with school tours, adult tours, restoration projects, talk to groups and organizations and work in the office at the Center. There is a role for everyone and you can work around your schedule. Just learning more about Shipley is a wonderful experience. Please join other volunteers in a morning of learning and a chance to walk through Shipley with one of our docents.
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please call Shirley Dettloff at (714) 847-8371 or send an email to shirleydettloff@socal.rr.com
Tickets on sale for the Harbor Cruise
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee presents the 43rd annual Cruise of Lights...a 45 minute narrated boat tour through the sparkling waterways of Huntington Harbour, California. This year's theme is "Broadway Melodies" and over 20,000 visitors will see thousands of lights on boats, docks and homes, plus incredible animation.
The Cruise of Lights is often described as "The most spectacular light show on water". This year's dates are December 13 through December 23. Prices are: Monday through Friday adults $12 and children $8 with cruise times 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. Saturday and Sunday adults $14 and children $8 with cruise times at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm. There will be a special "Family Night" on December 15th with reduced prices...adults $10 and children $7. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic office at (714) 840-7542, fax (714) 840-7573, or visit us on the web at http://www.CruiseOfLights.org
New Passport Requirements for Travel to Mexico or Canada
The City of Huntington Beach, through the City Clerk's Office, has been designated as a United States Passport Acceptance Facility. Beginning December 31, 2005, the U. S. Passport Agency will put a new law called the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative into effect.
If your future travel plans call for a destination beyond the borders of the United States, even to Mexico or Canada, then you either need a new passport or you may want to check your current passport to make sure it is up-to-date.
All travelers to and from these areas will be required to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
The requirement is applied to all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Central and South America beginning December 31, 2005. The requirement is extended to all air and sea travel to or from Mexico or Canada beginning December 31, 2006, and to all air, sea and land border crossings beginning December 31, 2007.
Passport customers should allow a sufficient amount of time to apply and receive their passports in advance of travel.
Bolsa Chica Stewards Looking for Volunteers for Plantfest
The Bolsa Chica Stewards are looking for volunteers for their Plantfest, which will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Plantfest celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Stewards' native habitat restoration work at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. The Stewards' leader Kim Kolpin is hoping that 200 volunteers will plant five plants each, for a total of 1,000 plants added during this three-hour event. Scout troops, church groups, community service groups, as well as individuals, are invited to participate.
Volunteers should bring their own gloves and sun protection; plants and tools will be provided, as well as refreshments. For further information, please call the Bolsa Chica Land Trust at 714-846-1001.
City now offers AutoPay for utility bills
The City of Huntington Beach is now making paying for your municipal services much easier with the AutoPay Program. This free service is available to all Huntington Beach residents and will automatically pay your utility bill on time each month. AutoPay automatically withdraws funds from any personal, business, or checking account to pay your bill for the city's utility services.
Anyone who wishes to sign up for AutoPay can print out an application at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/announcements/auto_pay.cfm. After completing and signing the application, attach a "voided" check or a savings account withdrawal slip from your financial institution and send it back to the City of Huntington Beach to the address on the application. Please ensure that your utility account is current, with no credit balance when you apply.
After you have sent in your application, it may take between 30 to 45 days to process the application and to confirm your bank account. Continue to pay your statement normally until you see a message on page one of your statements that states that you are on the City's AutoPay program. You will not need to send a payment for that statement. After you see this message, the payments for current charges will automatically be taken from your account between 10 and 17 calendar days after the statement's date.
If you have any questions about the AutoPay Program, your statement, or to request an application, please call the City of Huntington Beach at (714) 536-5919 and press #9 on your touch-tone phone.
New topics for computer classes at Rogers Seniors' Center
Last month, the Rogers Seniors' Center introduced their PC Buddy Club, a social club for new and experienced computer users. More than 40 people attended the first introductory meeting. Those who attended showed great interest in the topics that will be discussed in the upcoming months. The topics that were chosen came by popular request, two of which will be taught in October's classes.
The PC Buddy Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 2:30- 4 p.m. No membership is required and admission is free. Refreshments will be served. This month's topics are: What is a Scanner? on October 13 and Burning a CD on October 27
In addition to teaching about specific topics, these meetings will provide the opportunity for participants to ask any computer question to informative instructors and to engage with guest speakers about purchasing a computer, e-mail attachments, e-bay, newsgroups, computer maintenance, printers, scanners, specialized programs and other current topics in the computer industry. Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center is located at 1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach. For more information, please call the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center at (714) 536-9387.
Senior Saturday at Pier Plaza
A beautiful, sunny day provided a perfect backdrop for the 17th annual "Senior Saturday Community Festival" which was held at Pier Plaza on Saturday, September 10th. More than 60 sponsor booths lined both sides of Pier Plaza offering information, services and products geared toward seniors.
Many seniors came out for the day to browse the booths, and to enjoy the live entertainment and discounted food. Tables were set up under a tent for the seniors to enjoy their food and to watch the entertainment. Many seniors were inspired to show off their moves on the dance floor while listening to the live music. A number of prizes were given out throughout the day from several of the sponsors.
Mayor Jill Hardy and Dale Dunn, a former Council on Aging member led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance in the morning. Orange County Supervisor Jim Silva brought a proclamation, and announced this day as Senior Saturday.
The day ended with an announcement of appreciation for all the sponsors and the hard work of the volunteers. The names of raffle winners were also announced, and many beautiful orchids and gift baskets some of the prizes won.
A Message from your Public Safety Chiefs: Fire Chief Duane Olson and Police Chief Ken Small
In light of recent natural disasters that we have seen broadcast on the news, you probably have a growing awareness of the impact a disaster can have on a community. You may also be concerned about the possibility of a disaster striking Huntington Beach. Preparing for a natural disaster or other emergencies is a top priority for the City of Huntington Beach. We have spent many hours preparing disaster plans, training our employees and volunteers, running drills, and ensuring that we are prepared for any emergency that may affect us. Our goal is to reduce the impacts felt as a result of an emergency.
You probably have also been thinking about what would happen if a disaster hit Huntington Beach. Are you are fully prepared? How should you prepare? An important part of safely surviving a disaster is to be prepared for anything that might impact our community. We have outlined some important steps and provided you with critical information that you should read carefully, so that you and your family will be prepared for emergencies. In light of recent natural disasters that we have seen broadcast on the news, you probably have a growing awareness of the impact a disaster can have on a community. You may also be concerned about the possibility of a disaster striking Huntington Beach. Preparing for a natural disaster or other emergencies is a top priority for the City of Huntington Beach. We have spent many hours preparing disaster plans, training our employees and volunteers, running drills, and ensuring that we are prepared for any emergency that may affect us. Our goal is to reduce the impacts felt as a result of an emergency.
You probably have also been thinking about what would happen if a disaster hit Huntington Beach. Are you are fully prepared? How should you prepare? An important part of safely surviving a disaster is to be prepared for anything that might impact our community. We have outlined some important steps and provided you with critical information that you should read carefully, so that you and your family will be prepared for emergencies.
1. Be Prepared:
Know the potential disasters that may impact you. The City of Huntington Beach's Emergency Operations Plan identifies the disasters with the highest risk of occurrence in Huntington Beach as:
- earthquake
- flood or storm
- urban fire and/or explosion
- hazardous chemical spill
- violence in the workplace or school
- terrorist attacks There is a potential impact either direct or indirect from surrounding Orange County Cities or the Los Angeles area.
- tornado
- tsunami
- dam failure
The City's Website has additional materials that can help prepare you for a disaster. Go to www.surfcity-hb.org and look under "Announcements." Review these materials, formulate a disaster plan with your family, and prepare your survival packs and grab 'n go bags.
2. During a disaster:
Huntington Beach has sirens located at seven city fire stations. The sirens are tested on the last Friday of each month at noon. If you hear the sirens sound (other than the last Friday of the month at noon) turn on your battery powered AM/FM radio and/or television and listen for emergency instructions. It is important to have a battery-powered radio because of potential power failures. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) will be activated and will give you instructions. AM local radio stations will pick up emergency warnings, so this is the best place to turn to for information. For a list of EAS stations and ways to receive information during an emergency, please refer to the EAS handout on the website.
Do not call 911 for information. Police, fire and city officials will be busy handling the emergency. Please turn to your radio for information. Remember, during some emergencies cell phone use will be impossible. Have important phone numbers for your family and friends printed down rather than just stored in your cell phone memory.
3. Use official information to decide how to stay safe:
Listen to the official information being broadcast over the radio and decide where you need to go in the case of an evacuation. Shelter sites will be broadcast over the emergency alert system. Take your grab 'n go bag (see the attached handout "Grab 'n Go Bag) with you to the designated shelter. In the case of a tsunami or tidal surge, you should move at least two miles away from the beach and seek higher ground.
You may be advised to shelter-in-place. Shelter-in-place means that you should stay indoors, closing all windows and doors and turning off air conditioning and heating appliances, remaining out of harm's way. The handout titled "Three-day Survival Pack" lists important items to have at your home.
4. What the City is doing to prepare for disasters:
The City of Huntington Beach considers emergency preparedness to be a top priority. We are taking every step possible to ensure that the community is prepared for any type of emergency.
On a daily basis, the City of Huntington Beach works with the county, state and federal government agencies to coordinate emergency preparedness. In an emergency, we utilize a comprehensive mutual aid system that includes Orange County Emergency Management, State of California Office of Emergency Services, and Federal Management Emergency Agency. Our city personnel are trained in how to properly implement this system.
The City has a comprehensive Emergency Management Program that includes all elements necessary to respond quickly and effectively to major emergencies. These elements include: an Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Management Team, trained and equipped public safety responders, Employee Safety Officer Program, and a Public Education Program. The Community Emergency Response Team Program (CERT) is an all-volunteer organization sponsored by the Huntington Beach Fire Department and coordinated through the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Office. CERT provides information and training on disaster preparedness; provides leadership and coordination during an emergency, and assistance to help victims recover from an emergency.
The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) is made up of volunteers who are FCC licensed Amateur Radio operators. They have been trained to assist the City of Huntington Beach during times of emergency and disaster, providing backup emergency communication in case of radio or telephone failures.
Please read over the attachments on the website carefully and take action to prepare yourself and your family.
Additional emergency preparedness information can be found at the following websites:
| The City of Huntington Beach | www.surfcity-hb.org |
| Huntington Beach CERT | www.hb-cert.org |
| RACES | www.hbraces.org |
| The American Red Cross | www.RedCross.org |
| Seismic Safety Commission | www.seismic.ca.gov |
| The Governor's Office of Emergency Services | www.oes.ca.gov |
| FEMA | www.fema.gov |
| National Weather Service | www.nws.noaa.gov |
We hope this information is helpful. Please read it carefully and make sure your friends, family and neighbors are well-informed. Due to limited resources during an area wide disaster, you may be on your own for the first 72 hours. The actions you take will help ensure your family's survival.
Volunteers pick up more than two thousand pounds of trash from beach
More than 300 volunteers donated their time for Coastal Cleanup Day at Huntington City Beach on Saturday September 17. Huntington Beach was one of many cities participating in the 21st Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Tens of thousands Californians scoured beaches, shorelines, and inland locations to pick up trash and debris, combing over 700 sites and collecting hundreds of tons of trash. 
Here in Huntington Beach, volunteers stretched across four miles of beach picking up more than two thousand pounds of trash and debris during this event, which was hosted by the City of Huntington Beach and Simple Green, manufacturers of environmentally safe cleaning products. "This is not only a win-win for the City and Simple Green," said Tim Dugan, the Adopt-A-Beach Coordinator who has been with the program for the past two decades. "But most importantly, this is a win for the environment." "This one day is not where the City and Simple Green stop," stated Tim Turner. "During the winter months, 19 non-profit organizations will clean a section of the beach once a week." These cleanups will run from November 1 through the end of March. After completing this five-month long program, Simple Green will award each group with a thousand dollar check. 
According to past Coastal Cleanup Day data, most (between 60-80 percent) of the debris on our beaches and shorelines comes from inland sources, traveling through storm drains out to the beaches and ocean.
Rain, or even something as simple as hosing down a sidewalk, can wash cigarette butts, bits of Styrofoam, pesticides, and oil into the storm drains and out to the ocean. The California Coastal Commission is asking all Californians to take responsibility for making sure trash goes where it belongs- securely in a trashcan, recycling bin, or a hazardous waste dump when appropriate. For more information on upcoming beach cleanups, please call Tim Turner at (714) 536-5614 or 1 800-COAST4U.
Best-selling author Franz Wisner comes to Library
Join Friends of the Library on Thursday, October 20th at 6:00 p.m., for an exciting evening with brothers Franz and Kurt Wisner. Author of the L.A. Times bestseller, Honeymoon With My Brother, Franz gets stuck with a paid-for honeymoon, but no bride. He decides to take his brother instead, and keeps taking and taking his brother, until more than five years have passed, and they have traveled to over 60 countries! The result is a delightful, upbeat but often moving book.
Interviewed on both The Today Show and Oprah, Franz has also written articles for Redbook, the San Francisco Chronicle and Coast Magazine. Sign up early to avoid disappointment. Prepaid reservations are $18 per person and are due no later than Monday, October 17. Please send your check to FOTL Evening, 7111 Talbert Avenue, H.B. 92648 or sign up in the Friends Gift Shop, located at Central Library (842-4481 ext. 2213 or press 7 at prompt
Ascon Landfill Site Emergency Action Informational Open House
Huntington Beach residents are invited to an informational open house on October 5, 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Edison Community Center, 21377 Magnolia Street, about the removal action at the Ascon Landfill site. The Ascon Landfill site, located at the southwest corner of Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street in Huntington Beach, is a former landfill that accepted oil field waste. Workers are currently removing some of the waste from surface lagoons and strengthening earthen berms that may have been weakened during last year's heavy rainfall. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and address concerns about odor control, safety, air quality monitoring, truck traffic, and other issues. There will be no formal presentations.
Participants will include staff from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), which is overseeing the emergency action; representatives of the current site owners and the responsible parties conducting the cleanup; field staff who are performing the work; and representatives from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
For more information, please contact: Kim Foreman, DTSC Public Participation Specialist at (714) 484-5324 or by email Kforeman@dtsc.ca.gov; or Christine Chiu, DTSC Project Manager at (714) 484-5470 or by email CChiu@stsc.ca.gov.
Leash Law Violations
The Police Department has been receiving complaints regarding owners allowing their dogs to be off the leash in city parks. In the near future, the department will be responding to the complaints with a combined educational and enforcement effort directed at reducing the number of people violating the law.
Bilingual Volunteers Needed
The Police Department is looking for volunteers with an emphasis on bilingual Spanish speakers. As part of our community outreach, a substation was established at a storefront near the intersection of Beach and Slater many years ago. The substation serves as a location where officers can write reports, conduct follow-up investigation and interact with the public. The office is usually staffed by volunteers during the day and evening.
The sub station is located near an area that is predominately Hispanic. In an effort to improve the area, we try to encourage communication with the residents and ask them to report criminal activity. Unfortunately, we are lacking in volunteers who are able to speak both English and Spanish. Duties for volunteers include answering basic questions, providing directions and assisting residents. Training will be provided. Hours are flexible and volunteers may work as little or as much as they like. Assisting one day a week or even half a day would be helpful. If you have an interest in assisting the Police Department as well as the community, please contact Sergeant Gary Faust at 608-6032.
Battles fought in Central Park during Civil War Days
Story and photos by Abigail Nelson, Public Information Office
Huntington Beach Central Park became a battleground for the Union and Confederate Soldiers during the City's 12th Annual Civil War Days, presented by the Huntington Beach Historical Society. Civil War Days, which took place over Labor Day weekend, not only featured battle reenactments, but also gave visitors a behind-the-scenes look at life during this historic time.
The Union and Confederate armies each had their own camps set up in separate areas of the park. Most of the soldiers spent the night sleeping on cots or bedrolls in tents set up in their camps. Many reenactors dressed in period appropriate costumes, down to the fabric, buttonholes, and patches of their outfits. Often, the reenactors chose an "impression" during a reenactment, for example the infantry, artillery, or a civilian impression. When doing their impression, many did a "first-person" impression, speaking to fellow reenactors and the public as though they were living in the 1860's, without using modern language.
In between the two camps were suttlers, various other informative tents, and other reenactors, including Mary Todd Lincoln with a reproduction of the White House and pictures from the time period. Suttlers were merchants who followed troops during the actual War, and in Central Park, these merchants set up to sell their period-style goods to reenactors and the public. Women reenactors sat in front of a tent set up to be a hotel from the actual time period. They had a table displayed for a luncheon, complete with period appropriate china and food. According to the women at the hotel, the reenactor who was portraying Mary Todd Lincoln is actually a distant relative of the real Mrs. Lincoln.
Several battles were held throughout the weekend. Troops reported to their commanding officers that designed strategies to win against the enemy. Amidst a barrage of gunfire and loud cannon booms, spectators watched as the two armies tried outwit one another. Wounded soldiers lay on the battlefield as a chaplain came to them and prayed. A doctor and his assistants tried to help some of the wounded by dragging them to safety.
Civil War Days offered Huntington Beach residents an opportunity to become a part of living history. In addition to displaying the battles, the camps, weaponry, and costumes of the time, when they weren't in battle, the reenactors were always happy to answer any questions and to teach visitors something about the time period
There is an immediate availability of FEMA disaster jobs
The recent hurricanes and flooding in Louisiana and other southeastern states have generated the need for additional staff to support the federal recovery efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is looking for qualified individuals to add to its disaster assistance reservists mitigation cadre.
Disaster hazard mitigation provides information, guidance, and technical assistance to individuals, businesses, and communities to identify resources and techniques to rebuild safer and stronger. Reservists are intermittent, on-call employees who provide support during presidentially declared disasters. They require knowledge and experience in a variety of disciplines: building science and architecture, public education, planning, environmental and historic preservation, property and casualty insurance, floodplain management, and grants management.
Candidates must be immediately able to work in Louisiana and other southeastern states for an extended period of time. The work environment will be stressful and the hours long. Do not expect air conditioning or a room with a view. Do expect a rewarding job experience in public service to the communities and citizens rebuilding their lives. FEMA is looking for highly motivated and flexible individuals with the following qualities:· Customer service oriented; able and willing to work within culturally diverse audiences, communities and groups
- Sensitive in assisting people who have been through traumatic events
- Technical background with the ability to explain technical matters to nontechnical audiences and individuals
- Able to perform consistently at a highly functioning level in a stressed and ever changing environment.
Job-specific training will be provided.Position descriptions are available at: http://www.fema.gov/fima/recoveryemployment.shtm
Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau
For updated information on the Surf City USA™ logo and the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau online visitor survey log onto The HP Pipeline at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/announcements/hbpipe_sept.pdf
October Mayor's Award goes to Assistant Project Manager
This month's Mayor's Award recipient is Tom Welch, Assistant Project Manager in the Business Development Division. Tom started with Huntington Beach in July, 2001, and worked closely with the business community, assisting them with attraction, retention and expansion. Tom's recent accomplishments include assisting businesses such as Quiksilver, Morgan Metals, Cleveland Golf, and Hub's Juice. We are sad to lose Tom, but wish him the best of luck at his new job as Economic Development Manager for the City of Westminster. His last day for the City of Huntington Beach will be October 5. Tom was presented the award on September 19 by Mayor Hardy and was joined by his wife Kelly, his two daughters, Maddy and Alice, and the staff from Economic Development.
Fourth of July Executive Boards seeks members
The Fourth of July Executive Board is currently seeking applicants. This board plans and conducts the City's Fourth of July Celebration, including the parade, gala, expo, and fireworks. In addition to assisting in the planning and execution of this event, a major emphasis of the board is fundraising in order to offset the costs of the City's parade and fireworks each year.
This is a working board, not an advisory board to the City Council. The board is interested in community members who are willing to "roll up their sleeves" and go to work to provide our community with a fantastic Fourth of July celebration.
Interested residents can call (714) 536-5486 to request an application. Applications are also available on the City's website www.surfcity-hb.org and by going to Residents/Forms. Applications will be accepted through the end of October.
Downtown Halloween Celebration
The annual Halloween Celebration on Main Street will be held on October 31 from 5 to 8 pm. This event is for children of all ages and features trick-or-treating, kiddie rides and a costume contest. 
Sponsored by the Downtown Business Association, there will be a moon bounce, air slides, pony and hay rides, booths for coloring, balloons and a Halloween costume contest with prizes for best costumes. Come join in the fun at this event that is free for the kids. For more information, please call Steve Daniel at (714) 969-0795.
October Television Schedule for Channel Three
| Community Bulletin Board | All Day, Everyday |
| City Council Meetings | October 3 @ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 4 @ 10am & Oct 5 at 7:00 pm |
| October 17 @ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 18 @ 7:00 pm & Oct. 19 @ 7:00 pm |
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| Planning Commission Broadcasts | October 11 @ 7 pm Rebroadcast Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm |
| October 25 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast Oct. 27 @ 7:00 pm |
Informational programming will be running on Channel 3 according to the following schedule:
(Subject to change)
Mondays from 9 am to noon, Wednesdays from 2 pm to 5 pm
Fridays from 6pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm