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Thursday
CAROLINA Miami + 3
Sunday
Indy BALTIMORE +1
DALLAS Washington + 11
DETROIT Cleveland + 3 1/2
Cincy OAKLAND + 9 1/2
Pitt KANSAS CITY +10
MINN Seattle + 10 1/2
JAX Buffalo + 9
N.O. TAMPA BAY + 11
GREEN BAY San Fran +6 1/2
Phil Chicago + 3
Arizona ST. LOUIS + 9
N.E. N.Y. Jets +10 1/2
NY GIANTS Atlanta + 6 1/2
DENVER San Diego + 3
Monday Night
HOUSTON Tenn + 4 1/2
* Home Teams all capital letters
** Best Bet – In Bold Print
Huntington Beach Senior Services
On Thursday, October 15, 2009, the Surf City Senior Providers Network will meet at Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center, 1706 Orange Avenue from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The Surf City Senior Providers Network is a forum founded by Huntington Beach Senior Services to address senior issues and concerns, facilitate access to needed services, provide advocacy on behalf of older adults, and improve communication between interested professional and community organizations. The network’s goals are: provide educational opportunities for network members and the community at large, and meet the needs of the older population. John Davies, from Hands on Rehab and Aquatics, will give a presentation on Aqua Therapy for Older Adults. Caring Companions at Home, Heritage Memorial Services, and Meadowlark Gardens will co-host the luncheon. Senior Service providers interested in attending should RSVP to Teri Simonis (714) 374-1517, or tsimonis@surfcity-hb.org.
Huntington Beach Art Center
Artsy Sunday will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A free, hands-on workshop for children and families, Artsy Sundays feature professional artists teaching art activities based on the contemporary exhibitions in the galleries. Artsy Sunday is sponsored by Target. Call the Art Center for details.
The Annual Halloween Fest 2009
Join friends and family for an evening of fun in downtown Huntington Beach. The Downtown Business Improvement District is hosting the annual Halloween event on Saturday, October 31, on Main Street. Activities include game and activity booths, bounce houses, mobile video game theater, face painting, Surf City’s antique fire truck, a haunted house, and costume contests for children (12 and under) and dogs. Businesses will be participating in a window decorating contest and will offer free candy to children under 12. Downtown businesses will offer discounts, sales, and restaurant specials. For more information contact the BID at 714.536.8300 or www.hbdowntown.com.
FINANCE
The Fiscal Services Division of the Finance Department website has recently been revised to add the following page www.surfcity-hb.org/utilityupdates. This revision will allow customers to update the contact information on their water bill accounts, including home phone, work phone, cell phone, and e-mail address. The city currently mails out approximately 53,000 water bill statements monthly. A review of these records revealed that a large number of accounts do not contain a phone number or an e-mail address. There are also thousands of phone numbers listed in the database that are no longer in service and need to be updated. Having current information on record enables the city to contact the customer if there are any service issues on the account. Providing the city with multiple channels of communication will serve to enhance the customer service experience. Thanks to the Information Services Webmaster for the revisions.
Fire Department and Marine Safety Division Receive Fireman’s Fund Grant
In September 2009, Marine Safety Division and Fire Department received $42,450 in grant funding from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services. This funding will be used for the purchase of rescue and emergency medical equipment and wildland firefighting boots. The Marine Safety Division and the Fire Department have immediate needs for these items and, with recent budget reductions, are increasingly difficult to obtain. The Fire Department annually responds to wildland incidents. Because of recent equipment failures, it was determined that the boots currently worn by firefighters on wildland fires are inadequate to function in this capacity. With the grant funding, the City will be able to purchase this essential equipment. In doing so, the Fire Department will be better equipped, protected, and safe while responding to this type of emergency. Since 2004, Fireman’s Fund has donated more than $23 million in funding to over 1,400 different fire departments across the country.
Tsunami Information
On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Samoa. As a result of the earthquake, a large tsunami was generated which struck the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. Later in the day, at 3:05 PM, a tsunami advisory was issued for the West Coast of the United States from the California-Mexico border to the Oregon-Washington border with anticipated wave heights ranging from 20-65 cm and an estimated time of arrival of 9:05 PM. Though waves of this size would not cause widespread devastation as was seen in Samoa, they could cause minor flooding in low-lying areas and dangerous currents in the harbors and along the shoreline.
After the advisory was received, the city’s EOC was activated to Level 1 (monitoring). A planning meeting was held with representatives from Police, Fire, Marine Safety, Public Information, and Public Works present, and a conference call with representatives from all of the Orange County coastal cities and the County Emergency Manager occurred at approximately 4:00 PM. Based on information received during the conference call, the decision was made to confirm that the State beaches along with businesses and residents on the beach side of PCH were notified of the advisory. Marine Safety kept additional officers at the beach and the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments were available to assist if necessary. The City Administrator and City Council were also kept apprised of the situation by the Police and Fire Chiefs. The EOC remained open and in a monitoring mode until 10:00 PM. Marine Safety officers reported that no unusual activity was observed in the water.
Residents are encouraged sign up for AlertOC notifications. Registered residents will receive any emergency notifications sent out via AlertOC. To register, go to: www.surfcity-hb.org, click on “Sign Up for AlertOC” under the “What’s New” column.
National Information Literacy Awareness Month 2009
In a time when we’re bombarded with more information than ever before, when any internet user is able to mix facts, misinformation, rumors and opinions and then broadcast them around the world, the need for information literacy is more important than ever. Information literacy is the term for the skills needed to acquire, collate, and evaluate information, to separate accurate, useful information from the background noise of opinion, advocacy and rumor.
Places like universities and libraries already help their users to critically evaluate what they hear and read, but to succeed in the 21st century everyone will need strong information literacy skills. To highlight the importance of critical thinking in the Information Age, the president of the United States has proclaimed October National Information Literacy Information Month. The president addresses institutions like the library when he says, “An informed and educated citizenry is essential to the functioning of our modern democratic society, and I encourage educational and community institutions across the country to help Americans find and evaluate the information they seek, in all its forms.” As an important and ongoing part of its work, the library continues to help people find the current, accurate and useful information they need to be informed citizens of the 21st century.
Need Some Gardening Education? Annual Gardening Seminar Returns to the Library
The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are looking forward to greeting you at the 7th Annual Gardening Seminar to be held again in Huntington Beach at the Central Library Theatre and Meeting Rooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about gardening practices in Southern California featuring instruction and advice on many gardening topics. The seminar Saturday, October 17 will be held at the Central Library from 9:00am – 3:00pm. The cost is $37.00 and pre-registration is required. Lunch is offered at a nominal charge. Dr. John Kabashima, who is always entertaining, will be giving excellent professional advice with his “What’s Bugging your Plant? The Doctor is In” series. More information, details, and registration are available at www.uccemg.com/seminar, or contact by phone: 714/708-1606.
Local Artists Featured at the Huntington Beach Public Library
The month of October features The American Artists of Chinese Brush Painting in the Windows Gallery; Gary Sohl is the featured artist in the Corner Gallery at the Central Library. Gary Sohl earned his degree in Art from Montana State University. His colorful paintings are prolific in a variety of outdoor landscapes including Laguna Beach, Joshua Tree, and Yosemite. The sweeping brushstrokes of his mountain streams, canyons, waterfalls, and pastoral scenes can be enjoyed up-close and from afar. Gary’s many awards include being the winner of Outstanding Visual Artist in 2004-2005. His website is garysohlart.com.
Knowledge is Power when it comes to Breast Cancer
National Breast Cancer Awareness in October is an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues and promoting education and empowerment. Central Library is featuring a display in the new book area with brochures, books, and bookmarks highlighting this important issue.
Huntington Beach Motor Officer Recognized
The 37th Annual Motor Rodeo hosted by the Orange County Traffic Officers’ Association was held at Huntington State Beach on October 7, 2009. Over 400 motor officers representing 56 law enforcement agencies from Southern California were in attendance for the competition.
The competition tests the officers’ riding skills in combination with agility and speed in real life scenarios that they would encounter while working. The skills tests are divided into categories for the type of motorcycle the officer rides for their perspective agencies.
Huntington Beach police officers ride the Honda ST 1300 motorcycle. Huntington Beach Police Officer Erik Himert won FIRST PLACE in the skills competition for the Honda ST 1300 category.
Parking Changes near Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Lane striping modifications have been made on Garfield Avenue in the vicinity of Huntington Seacliff Elementary School to allow street parking from Edwards Street to Saddleback Lane. After working through design and approval issues, the Public Works Transportation Division changed the traffic lanes for eastbound Garfield to allow parking on the south side of the street. Approximately 500 feet of curb area is available for parking without a time limit. Overnight parking will be prohibited from 9 pm to 7 am. The modifications provide additional options for pick-up and drop-off activity in addition to extra parking for parents who may need more time at the school. The parking may be used for the various meetings and activities at the school and for staff parking.
Here you go/ A new Marshall’s, More openings at Amonix and also at Clean Energy Fuels.
Some of these we may have mentioned before but it never hurts to keep going in and letting people know that YOU REALLY WANT THE JOB!
FOR MORE INFO GO TO:www.oc180news.com/article/West_Orange_County_Features/West_OC_Business_and_Jobs/Jobs_and_Business_Update/18606
In a surprise announcement, the Norwegian committee announced this morning that President Barack Obama would be this years recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples”.
The announcement resulted in gasps from surprised reporters in the room who were obviously surprised by the committees decision to award the Prize to Obama who has been in office only 9 months and will be only the 3rd sitting American President to receive this honor. When asked about the decision Jagland said the decision was “unanimous” and came with ease. “Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama captured the world’s attention and given its people hope for a better future,” the committee said.
To read the full story visit CNN.com
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11. More than 22,000 are expected to run, walk or ride in the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Bike Tour, Bubba Gump Run Forrest Run 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Several special activities are planned as part of the 25th Anniversary festivities.
Marathon weekend includes several related activities. More than 45,000 are expected to attend the two-day Marathon Health & Fitness Expo in Hall C at the Long Beach Convention Center on Fri., Oct. 9 (Noon-7 p.m.) and Sat.,
Oct. 10 (9 a.m.—6 p.m.). Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, the Expo — FREE to the public — will highlight the latest in the running, health and fitness industry. All athletes must attend the Expo to pick up their race?packets, and the Expo is also the last place to register for any of the marathon events. There is no race-day registration or packet pickup.
On race day, 35,000 are expected at the Finish Line Festival on the Marina Green on Shoreline Drive. The festival offers live music, food and fun, and is a gathering place and viewing area for friends, family and guests of?all participants. Like the Expo, the festival is FREE to the public.
2009 event sponsors include: Title Sponsor – International City Bank; Corporate Sponsors, JetBlue Airways – Official Airline; Gotein – Official Race Recovery Drink; Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital – Official Hospitals; the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company – 5K Sponsor; Road Runner Sports – Official Running Specialty Store; Buono’s Pizzeria – Official Pizza, Cliff Bar – the Official Energy Bar; Michelob Ultra – Finish Line Festival sponsor; SA Recycling – Official Recycler; BNSF Railway – Kids Run Supporter; REI – Bike Tour Supporter; and Long?Beach Hyatt Hotel – Official Headquarters Hotel. Media Partners include the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, Prevention Magazine, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Downtown Long Beach Associates and California?State University Long Beach.
Founded in 1982, the initial Long Beach Marathon hosted around 1,250 runners. From then until 1995, the marathon was run consecutively under the umbrella of the founding non-profit – Long Beach Marathon. Due to financial?difficulties the race was disbanded in 1996 until it was brought back in 1999 under new management. In 2001, International City Racing (ICR) was awarded the rights to operate the marathon in Long Beach and hosted just?over 4500 participants. Over the last decade, ICR has helped to grow the event in both reputation and participation thanks to the efforts of the City of Long Beach, International City Bank, the many race sponsors as well?as great community support. On race weekend over 2000 volunteers will help staff the course and finish line. On October 11th, a very special group of 15 original “Legacy Runners” will be running in their 25th Long Beach?Marathon.
For more information on the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon, please visit http://www.runlongbeach.com
It’s that time of year again when the ghosts of the Queen Mary come alive at the Haunted Shipwreck. SHIPWRECK has recently changed ownership, and the new event team is dedicated to creating the most talked about destination this October. Producer Matt Gavin, formerly the production designer for Buffy The Vampire Slayer has brought his highly skilled team to create an environment that will please and terrify even the most discriminating horror fan.
The event will feature 5 Haunted Mazes, VIP areas, celebrity hosts, headlining live entertainment, tarot card readers, psychics, make up artists, food court and more .
Vampire Village: This haunted village dates back long ago, with twists and turns and fog below. Located to the north of the Shipwrecked Queen, some villagers have been known to scream. Alas, have no fear, for there are friendly Transylvanians near.
The Graveyard: The Un-dead have awoke from a long blissful sleep, to chase those whose footsteps will not give them peace. Tread lightly if you dare, and are so bold, for from out of the fog may pop-out something cold!
Isolation ward There is no escaping this straight jacket of a maze, patients may enter and exit in a haze. Handle them with care with good bedside manner, or be forced to answer to the dreaded Nurse Slasher!
Blackbeard’s Revenge (Pirate Maze): Angered Pirate Spirits haunt the sea, from years of trying to overthrow the Queen Mary. This maze will delight the scurviest of mates, with a dozen or so Pirates that will give chase. AAAAAARRRRGGG!
Paranoia’s House of Horror: Take a trip down memory lane, where Classic Haunted Characters are ready to bring the pain! Thru the dark depths of the ships bowels you will be, restrooms are nearby if you need to pee. So run, hide, scream all you want, nothing will stop these Masters of Haunt!
Event dates: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 and November 1st
Past performance, of course, is no indication of future results, however, so far this year our “best” weekly picks have won every week!
The “best” pick is always shown in bold print. The home team is shown in all capital letters.
Note that this week none of the betting stores had a line on the Seattle vs Jacksonville game, so what you see here is our best estimate.
Minn —- RAMS +10—– 41
Dallas —- K.C. +8 —– 42 ½
CAR —- Wash +4 —– 37 ½
PHIL —–T.B. +15 —— 43
NYG —– Oak +15 ½ —– 38 ½
BUFF —– Clv +6 —– 40 ½
BALT —— Cin + 8 ½ —— 42
Pitt —– DET + 10 ½ —— 44
S.F. —— Atl + 2 ½ —— 41
N. E. —— DEN + 3 ½ —— 41
ARIZ —— Hou + 5 ½ —— 50
Indy —— TEN + 3 ½ —— 45 ½ ( give the points)
Jax —— SEA +2 —— 44
Jets —— MIA + 1 ½ ——- 36 ½
Crime Reported: Fraud/Theft – Approx Area 16XX MONTEREY RD – Date/Time: 10/07/2009 04:10 PM
More Info: http://spotcrime.com/crime/7039339-09552ebde1a4b7145c2e5b9e62fa5805
Crime Reported: Burglary – Approx Area: 17XX CRESTVIEW Ave – Date:10/07/ 12:21 PM
More Info: http://spotcrime.com/crime/7039343-e186e551c5953f990cd1447182c3e0b8
Crime Reported: Burglary – Approx Area 3XX Regatta Way – Date:10/07 8:08 P.M.
More Info: http://spotcrime.com/crime/7039337-b059b591bd1fa61d67101b0115d89ec7
Crime Reported: Robbery – Approx Area:12XX PCH – Date:10/08 12:21 A.M.
More Info: http://spotcrime.com/crime/7039333-f70d76ca6530daca6d9a2e03defe7dc4
Crime Reported:Burglary – Approx Area:14XX Catalina Ave – Date:10/07 10:15 P.M.
More Info: http://spotcrime.com/crime/7039335-b7ba177367a2e6be2d95db2b6a17823e
For More Updates go to: http://spotcrime.com
When you go to the above site you can click on “Alerts” for other areas as well as Seal Beach. Spot Crime is also looking for people to report crimes to them.
Well it might cost more than that unless you’re already a resident of Sunset Beach.
The county told the Sunset folks to join Huntington Beach or Seal Beach. The county can no longer afford the services that Sunset needs. Huntington Beach said OK but Sunset said “No Thanks” and then approached Seal Beach.
Seal Beach said “No Thanks” and the county, more or less, said find your self a partner or we will annex you to Huntington. Sunset Beach said give us some time and we’ll become a city on our own.
Well that’s what Sunset is going to do. Try to become a city on their own. They like their laid back lifestyle, their tiny post office, (no mail delivery in Sunset) and they are prepared to handle any forthcoming tsunamis by themselves. It may cost each household approximately $500 just for the application process of city-hood.
For the complete story go to:http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sunset-beach4-2009oct04,0,7820720.story
HOUSTON Oakland + 9 ½
Tenn JACKSONVILLE +3
NEW ENGLAND Baltimore +2
Cincy CLEVELAND +5 ½
NY Giants KANSAS CITY + 9 (give the points)
WASH Tampa Bay +7
INDY Seattle +10 ½
NEW ORLEANS NY JETS 6 ½
Buffalo MIAMI +2
SAN FRAN Rams +9 ½
Dallas DENVER +3
PITTSBURGH San Diego +6 ½
Monday Night
MINN Green Bay + 3 ½
* Home Teams all capital letters
** Best Bet – In Bold Print (Go to archives to see previous ‘best bets’)
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