Huntington Beach News

I'd like to start this newsletter sending Get well wishes to Joan Flynn, The Wonderful Huntington Beach City Clerk.

A Very Happy Birthday to: Felicia Madrigal from Merrilee's Swimwear, My Friend Yvette Aiello, KTLA Channel 5 Award Winning Reporter Gayle Anderson, Huntington Beach Big Band Leader Tom Kubis, My Aunt Roberta Garner and My Friend Janet DeBiaso.

The Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Adminstrative Assistant Karin Reed asked me to mention this Item:
New Police Officers sworn in by Chief Ken Small - On January 31, 2012, Chief Ken Small swore in Officer Andy Alvarado and Officer Angela Bennett as the newest police officers with the City of Huntington Beach. Officer Alvarado has over 11 years experience between the California Highway Patrol and most recent, the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Officer Bennett has over 9 years experience between the Torrance Police Department and the Chula Vista Police Department. The swearing in was joined by their families and the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne would like to Inform You of These Items:
As far as The Edwards Road Construction in Huntington Beach between Warner and The Bottom of Edwards Hill, Here's the status report: Edwards is still on schedule. The outside lanes have been base paved” and the contractor is currently working on the center areas of the roadway preparing the base materials with cement. Base pavement of the center area should take place later next week subject to rain. Questions: E-Mail: echarlonne@surfcity-hb.org .

This Week's Featured Business in http://www. is Bubba Sweets Located at: 16479 Bolsa Chica Street in Huntington Beach. Click here for Your Coupon:
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The deal is good for buy one dozen cupcakes, get six cupcakes free. Limit one coupon per day.
Their Store is open Tuesday Through Saturday.
If you have any questions please call Erieka at: (714) 840-8200.

Just a reminder to tune into to KTLA Weekend News on Saturdays from 6AM to 7AM and Sundays from 6AM to 9AM with Your Favorite News Trio, Chris Burrous, Wendy Burch and Sophy Burch. KTLA is channel 5. Which In my mind is The Best News Station in Southern California. You are welcome to e-mail them at: weekends@ktla.com .

This if from Amigos De Bolsa Chica President Tom Livengood:
15th Anniversary of State's Decision to Purchase Bolsa Chica
Fifteen years ago, on Valentine's Day 1997, the State Lands Commission met in the Huntington Beach City Council Chamber. With Lieutenant Governor Gray Davis as the Chair, it took action to have the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles transfer $67 million to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands restoration project. Thus, the ports were able to meet their mitigation requirements and expand their deep-water ports. The state funds were used to purchase 880 acres of wetlands, begin the design and restoration of the first 590 acres, which included a full tidal basin and an inlet from the ocean. When costs rose, the ports later contributed an additional $36 million to make their final support total $103 million.

For more than thirty-six years the Amigos de Bolsa Chica have been dedicated to saving, acquiring, restoring and maintaining the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. As a result of the Amigos' leadership for this project, support was received from elected officials, Democrats and Republicans at all levels of government. There was not a single letter sent in opposition! The city councils of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach voted in support. The Mayor of Long Beach submitted a letter of support.

A letter from Lieutenant Governor Gray Davis dated March 24, 1997, said: "Dear Mr. Livengood & All Members of Amigos de Bolsa Chica: I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you and allmembersof Amigos de Bolsa Chica for your years of hard work and dedication toward the noble goal of acquiring and restoring Bolsa Chica. I am convinced without your efforts this goal would not have been possible. Your vision of what could be will now become reality. Your work has made it possible for future generations to experience nature on a grand scale. Thank you once again."

The following environmental groups also sent letters of support: American Oceans Campaign, Amigos de Bolsa Chica, Center for Marine Conservation, Defenders of Wild Life, Heal the Bay, Izaak Walton League, League for Coastal Protection, National Audubon Society California, National Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club Defense Fund.

The eight Federal and State agencies, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, U. S. E.P.A., Army Corps of Engineers, California State Lands Commission, California Department of Fish and Game, California Coastal Conservancy and the California Resources Agency, working together on this historic project were a key in gaining support for the restoration project. Today you can see and enjoy the restored wetlands.

Valentine's Day is the time to celebrate the ongoing loving dedication by the Amigos in their commitment to advocate the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Bolsa Chica, and providing education year-round about the importance of wetlands. Happy Valentine's Day!

Long Beach Congressional Candidate For The CA 47th District Gary DeLong would like to Inform You of This:
I've begun a program of visiting 100 businesses in the next 100 days. The purpose is to meet with business owners, listen to their concerns and ideas, and discuss how government can best support the business community in an effort to improve our economy and create jobs for our citizens. You can get Involved. Log on to: http://www.garydelong.com for more Information.

Here are several Events that I'd like to make mention of that are happening This Saturday:

Come and do Your Weekly Shopping at The Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Farmers Marketat 16400 Pacific Coast Highway from 9AM to 2PM. You can get fresh fruits and vegtables which people say are the Best in Town. You can also get Food to eat at the event as well as shop for Good Crafts, Wooden Belts and Rings, Handmade Scarfs, Artwork and Jewelry. You can also hear music from The Average Tom White Band and enjoy The Petting Zoo/Pony Rides Area. Farmers Market reusable Shopping Bags are on sale at The Information Booth for $1 normally $2. If you have any questions call Lee Ostendorf at: . You can also log on to her website at: localharvestfarmersmarkets.com and become a fan on Facebook at Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Farmers Market. I'll be at The Anderson Art Gallery Booth at The Event.
Bulldog Beauty Contest and Haute Dog Pageants. All contests listed below.

Justin Rudd presents one of the largest dog events in SoCal. Dogs coming from as far as Montana, Utah and San Francisco.
From 9:30AM to 3:30PM at Marine Stadium - 5225 East Paoli Way in Long Beach .
You'll find a vendor fair and 12 Contests, such as: English Bulldog Beauty, Senior Dog Pageant, Cutest Dog Contest, Ugly Dog Contest, French Bulldog Pageant, Pug Pageant, National Mutt Show, Best In Show, Chihuahua Beauty Contest, Small Dog Pageant, Large Dog Beauty Contest and Pit Bull Pageant. For more Information log on to: http://www.justinrudd.com .

Sunday:
The San Pedro Art Association is having their 1st exhibit of the year titled "Love of Art" in San Pedro. "Paint Your heART" cookies for the kids, Silent Auction & Raffle. Artists, Come down and set up your easels.
What a beautiful way to spend the day painting along our port corridor. Ports O' Call, Southbays New England Village on the waterfront.
If you have any questions on the venue please call: (310) 217-7693.

To see other things Happening In Your Area log on to: http://www.seecalifornia.com . You can also subscribe to a Daily Blog on there.

Thank You Very Much for Reading This Newsletter.

February 10, 2012