COMMUNITY SERVICES
June Recognition Program - Project Self-Sufficiency held its annual June Recognition Program on June 6 at St. Wilfrid's Church in Huntington Beach. Over 125 participants, their families, and friends were in attendance. Mayor Dave Sullivan welcomed everyone and expressed the congratulations that everyone felt for the hard work and accomplishments of those being honored. Volunteers from the PS-S Foundation and Soroptimists helped set up, serve the dinner provided by Lucci's, and distribute certificates of recognition to 36 participants. The certificates were awarded by the offices of Senator Barbara Boxer, Assemblyman Tom Harman, and Supervisor Jim Silva. Those receiving these awards included six completing requirements for an AA, nine continuing their educational goals at the university level, six starting or continuing in the nursing program, and one high school graduate. In addition, $52,000 in educational scholarships from 19 generous community donors was awarded to 52 PS-S participants. Single fathers Mark Millaud and Art Diaz, and single mothers Mary Myers, Giovana Cortez, Kelly Massengale, and Denice Huynh, discussed their experiences and how much help PS-S has provided for them to continue to reach their goals and dreams. Inspiration and pride could be felt throughout the room by all in attendance.
Friday Nite Funtime Dance - Edison Community Center is the site for the dance for developmentally disabled adults to be held Friday, June 16. The doors open at 7 p.m. with no first entry after 8 p.m., and the dance ends at 9:30 p.m. A fantastic DJ makes it an exciting night. The fee is $2 at the door.
Council on Aging Golf Tournament - Sign up now to take part in the Friday, June 23, annual golf tournament fundraiser at Meadowlark Golf Course benefiting senior programs. The shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. The green fees, cart, BBQ lunch, and buffet awards dinner cost $100, including prizes and awards. Call 536-9387 to register.
Volunteer Coordinator Honored - On June 6, Diane Swarts, Volunteer Coordinator for Senior Services, was honored at the 2006 Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) luncheon and received a 2006 DOVIA Award in the category of "Self-Initiated Contribution to the Organization." The 13 countywide Volunteer Management honorees were recognized for "planting the seeds for success" in their communities, organizations, and volunteers, and for being role models for the thousands of volunteers serving in Orange County. Diane won the award for her exceptional efforts in senior services, coordinating the skills of 400 volunteers ranging in ability from youth groups to highly trained professionals in accounting, nursing, and law. The five-session volunteer training program she formed this year, "The Age Wave: Are you Ready for the Ride?, " set the standard for creativity and initiative and tapped into the up and coming Baby Boomers.
56th Annual Pier Swim - Over 300 participants entered the water on Saturday, June 10, for the 56th Annual Pier Swim. After 9 minutes and 50 seconds, Andrew Bray ran from the surf to take first place. Awards were given in 13 different divisions. Beach Lifeguards were stationed in the water and on the beach to make sure that everyone made it around the pier safely. The Gene Belshe Memorial Trophy went to the Swim Focus and Nova teams who tied this year with a total of three winners from each team.
Allied Arts Board Awards - The Allied Arts Board will present its Biennial Arts Awards on June 15 at the Huntington Beach Art Center. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with a dessert reception, followed by the awards program at 7 p.m. Hosted by Elaine Keeley, Chair of the AAB, the program will include comments from Council Member Debbie Cook, and entertainment by pianist Hedy Lee and musician Nelda Alvarez. Presenters will acknowledge awardees in several categories with the presentation of a proclamation from the Mayor and City Council. The honorees include Susan Thomas Babb, Outstanding Arts Administrator; Nelda Alvarez, Outstanding Arts Educator; Huntington Beach Art League, Outstanding Arts Organization; and Hedy Lee, Exceptional Youth in the Arts. Also included are Brewbakers, Huntington Beach Beer Company, Oggi's Pizza and Brewing Company, and BJ's Restaurants for Outstanding Business Support of the Arts. Donna Billick will be honored for Public Art Project of the Year for the installation she created for the new Lifeguard Headquarters. Jane Axel and Gary Sohl will be honored as Outstanding Visual Artists, and Marcia Willis as Outstanding Volunteer in the Arts. Dr. Gerald Chapman will receive the Legacy Award for Volunteerism for his more than 20 years of support to the Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation. The purpose of the Allied Arts Board is to encourage and promote cultural activities and events. The board advises Council on matters pertaining to the growth of the arts and cultural affairs in Huntington Beach. The Arts Awards are presented biennially to provide recognition for those exceptional contributors to the field of the arts. Friends, family, and the general public are invited to join the celebration. For information please call the Art Center at 374-1650.
Huntington Beach Art Center - The Huntington Beach Art Center is presenting a solo exhibition of art works by Kurt Wold. The exhibition, Perpetual Motion, is scheduled for June 17 -August 13. The installation will include several large-scale, human-powered sculptural pieces from the series entitled, "Dada Rode a Bicylce/MoMA was a Peddler," as well as several 4x8 ft. photograms from the series, "Girl's Bike." The opening reception for the public is Friday, June 16, from 7-9 p.m. The artist will present a lecture at 7 p.m. For information, please call the Art Center at 374-1650.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
HB1 Statistics For May - Congratulations to the Aero Bureau on passing the 100,000-hour mark of flying time since the inception of the unit in the early 70's. Officer Dan Catalano, now the most experienced pilot in the unit, was flying the airship on May 26 when they reached the milestone. Another officer in the unit attained his Certified Flight Instructor rating, bringing the unit up to four CFI qualified pilots. During the month, the unit gave several tours to school and church groups and participated in the department's Open House. The citizens enjoyed the close up look at HB1. There were several incidents of note this past month. HB1 assisted patrol officers who were looking for a suspect who had fled from them following the commission of a crime. The aircrew located the suspect hiding on the top of a building. They also responded to a commercial burglary, located the suspect's vehicle, and directed ground patrol officers to the suspect who was arrested. The unit responded to 231 calls during the month, made 12 felony arrests, issued 17 citations, and was able to cancel ground officers 68 times on calls for service.
PUBLIC WORKS
Construction on Warner Avenue - Construction will begin in late June for the Michael Drive Storm Drain Bypass Project. The first phase of the project is located on Warner Avenue between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street. Upon completion, the project will relieve storm water removal deficiencies in the Michael Drive drainage area. The project consists of removing an existing 84" diameter storm drainpipe and replacing it with a nine foot by fourteen foot reinforced concrete box culvert. Construction should start in late June or early July, with completion scheduled for early December. Traffic on Warner Avenue will be restricted to one lane in each direction for extended periods throughout the project construction. Alternate east-west arterials such as Slater, Talbert, Heil, or Edinger Avenues are recommended.
Weekly Report Archive 2006
