Huntington Beach News

Newsletter by Chris MacDonald

I'd like to wish Linda and John Miller from The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum well wishes. Also to Debby McCormick from McCormick Divers in Long Beach well wishes too.

A Very Happy Birthday extends to: Long Beach Realtor Linda Hunter, Long Beach City Councilwoman Suja Lowenthal and Huntington Beach Realtor Paul Murphy.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed says: Chief Small and the police department honored employees last week at the annual employee awards breakfast, where family and friends were on hand to congratulate them. Officers and employees received awards for Distinguished Service, Merit, Employee, Officer and Supervisor of the Year as well as the Medal of Valor for heroism. The following employees were honored: Medal of Valor – Officer John Elser, Officer of the Year – Officer Shawn White, Civilian Employee of the Year – Nurse/Detention Officer Adrianne Caouette, Supervisor of the Year – Sergeant Timothy Martin
Award of Merit – Officer David Dereszynski, Sergeant Jonathan Haught, Detective Art Preece, Officer Victoria Shroyer and Officer Derek Young
Distinguished Service Award – Detective Philip Gasca, Reserve Officer Terry George and Officer Jeffrey Huss The police department is grateful and proud of these officers for their commitment and service to the community of Huntington Beach.

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department would like to remind you of: a Citywide Waterline Replacement Project. If you are noticing the work around Sunset Beach this is where the are currently working now.

Leslie Gilson who is Restoration Coordinator of Gibbs Butterfly Park In Huntington Beach would like to give you a quote: Bloom Where You Are Planted.

Debby McCormick from McCormick Divers is pleased to announce this:
Debby McCormick and her team were successful last night in convincing the Long Beach City Council to re-build the diving facilities! "I am so proud of our diving community and grateful for so many friends who supported this impossible effort. Just think that two weeks ago there was no consideration for diving. You all spoke up and convinced the City Council that diving is a viable sport. Very proud!!" Thank you again to all of you that helped make this happen. It was a huge effort but well worth the outcome!" 

 
Here are some suggested Events:

Saturday:

Come and get the best Fruits, Vegetables, Arts from The Anderson Art Gallery, Crafts, bring the kids to the petting zoo and ponies, listen to live entertainment and eat delicious foods like from Sunset Bay Candy Company at The Peters Landing Local Certified Harvest Farmers Market at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. The event is on from 9AM to 2PM every Saturday year around rain/shine. 
Saturday & Sunday:

Eighty-two years ago, in Clydebank Scotland, construction began on the Queen Mary. Exemplifying the fine craftsmanship of Scotland, the Queen Mary's Scottish legacy is undeniable and today we celebrate our ship's glorious heritage with a two-day festival (February 16-17) honoring Scottish culture and history.

The 20th Annual Queen Mary ScotsFest in Long Beach is from 9am to 6pm, offers guests a glimpse into Scottish culture and history and features authentic Scottish live music, dancing, athletic competitions, food and drinks. This year Scotsfest will feature a variety of traditional Scottish activities including athletic competitions like the caber toss, a Grand Parade with authentic clans, whisky tasting, a Kids Zone, sheep herding and Vendor Village! Hope to see you there!

 Sunday Only:

Costa Mesa Historical Society Free Lecture at 2:30pm on Fanny Bixby Spencer. 

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter. As usual
February 15, 2013