Monthly Online Newsletter - July 2006
City readies for its biggest event
Huntington Beach Celebrates Freedom for All
Huntington Beach is once again preparing for its Fourth of July Celebration which starts early with the parade and ends with dazzling fireworks. The 102nd Annual Huntington Beach Parade begins at 10 a.m. sharp with hundreds of entries and attractions, including marching bands, floats, celebrities and entertaining novelty groups.
Street Closures and Parking
The 2006 Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade will require the closure of Pacific Coast Highway from Goldenwest Street to Beach Blvd. from 5:00 a.m. until no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Through traffic on PCH will be detoured at Goldenwest St. and Beach Blvd. up to Garfield Ave. PCH will be completely open to traffic no later than 2:00 p.m. Residents and guests coming into the downtown off of Goldenwest St. should enter at Palm or Orange Ave. Main Street will be closed from 5 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. for the Parade, except for the first two blocks of Main Street, which will be closed until after the fireworks have concluded.
The Pier will be partially closed to the public all day and completely closed at 5 p.m. PCH will be closed again for the fireworks from 7 p.m. until traffic has dispersed after the show. During that time, general traffic coming from Seal Beach will be diverted northbound on Goldenwest St. and traffic coming from Newport Beach will be diverted up Beach Blvd.
Beach parking may be accessed at Beach Blvd. The Beach Blvd. entrance into Beach parking lot (cost $20 for the day) and the downtown parking structure (cost $12 for the day) will be opened to the public at 5 a.m. on July 4th. At 6 a.m. the State Beach parking lot will open. All parking, including handicapped parking, is on a first come, first served basis.
Pancake Breakfast
The day will be filled with many activities. The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $5 and the breakfast is located at Lake Park, at Main and 11th.
Surf City 5K Run and Fitness Expo
The annual kickoff to the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Celebration is the Surf City 5K Run, which begins with early registration at 6 a.m. The Surf City Run Fitness Expo will go from 6 a.m. to noon. For more information on the run or to register online, visit www.surfcityrun.com. There will also be a fitness expo on the corner of 17th and Main Streets that will feature live entertainment, family fun, refreshments and fitness products.
Huntington Beach Parade
Following the 5K run, the parade begins at 10 a.m. The parade is considered to be 
the largest such Independence Day event west of the Mississippi River. The parade route begins at PCH and 8th Street and winds its way up Main St., ending at its intersection with Yorktown.
A flyover with military jets marks the start of the parade. The Parade Celebrity Grand Marshals for the 102nd Annual Huntington Beach are Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels. The Sports Grand Marshal is Randy Stoklos and Celebrity Guests this year include Scarlett Pomers, Anya Monzikova and John Castellanos.
Many local high school's marching bands will be performing, as well as other marching bands from outside Huntington Beach, including Alhambra and Santa Ana. With local groups and businesses participating, including the Cub Scouts, the International Surfing Museum, The Boeing Co. and the O.C. Mini Horse Club, and groups providing entertainment such as martial arts, drill teams, gymnastics, dancing, and antique autos in the parade, this year's parade will be one to remember.
More than 250,000 are expected to line the parade route. People can begin staking out their spots along the parade route at 7 a.m. on July 3. Homeowners along the route on Main St. decorate their houses for the holiday and at 3 p.m. the awards will be given out for first, second and third place for the best decorations. Time Warner will tape the parade for broadcast on KOCE, Orange County's PBS affiliate, later that afternoon.
Entertainment A Pier Plaza Expo will entertain the family on July 2-4, featuring Johnsonville Brats grilled on their 65 foot rolling "Big Taste Grill" all the way from Wisconsin. Other entertainment in the afternoon on the 4th will be live musical entertainment at Pier Plaza, courtesy of K-EARTH 101 FM Radio. K-EARTH will broadcast live all day from the HB Pier.
Fireworks
After the sun sets, grab a seat on the beach for the fireworks display. Thousands of fireworks, synchronized to patriotic music will be launched from the Pier. K-EARTH 101 will simulcast the fireworks' musical accompaniment. The show will begin at 9 p.m. and end by 9:30 p.m.
Safety is always a priority for Huntington Beach. It is illegal to manufacture, possess, store, sell, and use fireworks in the City of Huntington Beach. Article of the Huntington Beach Fire Code Section 7802.3 allows a citation with a fine up to $1,000 for violation of this code. The Huntington Beach Police Department will be hard at work on the Fourth of July to keep our city safe, and will be enforcing this code strictly.
Merchandise and Tickets
Reserved seating is available on the Huntington Beach Pier to see the fireworks for $20 each, or THREE seats for $50.
Parade bleacher seating tickets at Lake Park are available for $15 each. 2006 Celebration Merchandise and Memorabilia and these tickets are now on sale at Huntington Beach City Hall the last full week in June, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are unable to get tickets at City Hall, merchandise and tickets will also be sold July 3 at Pier Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at Pier Plaza.
For more information on the day's events, please visit the July Fourth website at www.hb4thofjuly.org or call the Parade Information line at (714) 374-1535.
City Clerk reaches out to voters
You are invited and encouraged to attend a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the Huntington Beach Civic Center Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss opportunities to provide voting information to all Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach citizens in the following languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Please assist us by attending this meeting and participating in the discussion. The discussion will help us identify the most effective methods of providing voting information to our citizens for upcoming elections, which include county, state, and the cities' November, 2006 General Municipal Elections. Also demonstrations of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail will be available.
| WHEN: | Wednesday, July 19, 2006 |
| WHERE: | Huntington Beach Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street |
| TIME: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Dirct any questions to the County Registrar of Voters Office at (714) 567-7600 or visit the Registrar's website at www.ocvote.com.
This meeting will be broadcast live on the Huntington Beach local cable channel HBTV3. Following the July 19th presentation, the Town Hall meeting will be available for viewing on the cities' websites at: www.fountainvalley.org, www.surfcity-hb.org, or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us. Your input is valuable - we look forward to seeing you there.
New Hybrid Vehicle in Service
The Public Works Department has taken delivery of the first hybrid vehicle for the 
city's vehicle fleet. The vehicle is a Ford Escape compact SUV that will be assigned to the Building & Safety Department. This vehicle is manufactured with a full hybrid system that automatically switches between pure electric, pure gasoline, or combined operation to maximize fuel efficiency and performance.
The electric portion of the motor regenerates as it is driven, so there is never a need to plug it in. According to EPA estimates, the Escape Hybrid is able to achieve up to 36 mpg in city driving conditions and has a range of between 400 and 500 miles on a single tank of gas. Although this is the first hybrid, the city's fleet is becoming increasingly "green" and already includes several alternate fuel vehicles. Public Works expects to add five additional hybrids to the fleet in 2006/07.
Swimmers brave the rough water for a race around the Pier
The 56th Annual Huntington Beach Open "Rough Water" Pier Swim was held on Saturday, 
June 10. More than 300 participants came down to the beach early on a gray Saturday morning to swim the 1000 yards around the Pier. With warm water and air temperatures, it was a perfect day for a swim around the Pier. Swimmers gathered on the beach, lining up to receive their number to become officially entered in the 56th Annual Pier Swim. Huntington Beach lifeguards were on hand in the water, on the Pier, and on the beach to guide swimmers and to offer moral support as the swimmers battled the waves and strong currents.
Swimmers of all ages participated in categories ranging from Juniors, ages 12-15, through Masters and Ultra Masters and awards were given in 13 different categories. With a time of 9 minutes and 50 seconds, Andrew Bray won first place in the Pier Swim. 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.
Softball Team celebrates at Sports Complex
With more than 800 adult softball teams playing throughout the year, the Sports Complex in the City of Huntington Beach is always a busy place. In June, one of Huntington Beach's adult slo-pitch softball teams, the Bodymasters, played its 
1,000th game in the City. The Bodymasters have been playing together for nearly 30 years, and the team celebrated this amazing accomplishment with family and friends cheering them on at their 1,000th game.
A team with remarkable spirit and a great sense of humor, the Bodymasters invited past members to play in this commemorative game. In good spirit, the team decided to take a "third-inning stretch" to pose for this team photo and then continued with the game.
Election Information for November
The City Clerk reminds us of the upcoming General Municipal Election November 7, 2006.
Local offices open for this year's election are four (4) City Council Members and the City Attorney. Interested candidates can file their nomination papers and candidate's statements beginning July 17, 2006 through August 11, 2006 in the City Clerk's Office located on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The last day to register to vote in this election is October 23, 2006. Citizens who will attain 18 years of age on or before November 7, 2006 may register to vote for this election. If you have moved - you need to re-register. Registration is offered in the City Clerk's Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voter registration is also available on the Orange County Registrar of Voters' Website: www.ocvote.com.
Sample ballot pamphlets will be mailed from the Registrar's Office in Santa Ana beginning approximately September 28, 2006 and completed around October 17, 2006.
The last day to apply for a regular Absentee Ballot is October 31, 2006. Emergency Absentee Ballots are issued only from the Registrar of Voters' Office on November 1 through November 7, 2006. November 7, 2006 is Election Day. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For translated election materials in Chinese, Korean, Spanish or Vietnamese, please contact the Orange County Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600 or visit www.ocvote.com.
Clerk's Office now offers photos for passports
The City of Huntington Beach Passport Acceptance Facility staff, located in the Office of the City Clerk on the 2nd floor of City Hall, is excited to announce that they now offer passport photograph services for members of the public who wish to complete the passport application process at one location. 
For more information on this service, contact the City of Huntington Beach Passport Acceptance Facility at (714) 374-1600, or visit the facility at 2000 Main Street in Huntington Beach.
Annual Distance Derby Run/Walk to Benefit Project Self-Sufficiency
On August 19, 2006, the City of Huntington Beach and Title Sponsor, Rainbow Disposal, will hold its 52nd Annual Distance Derby, the oldest run/walk in Orange County. The 10 mile run will begin at 7 am at beautiful Pier Plaza and head south 
for 2.5 miles along the service road. At 8:30 am the 5 mile run/walk will begin followed by the Surf Kids Fun Run at 10 a.m. The event takes place on a flat course with a spectacular view of the ocean!
Again in 2006, race proceeds will go to support Project Self-Sufficiency. Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) is a city program that provides support for low-income, single parents and their children.
To participate in the PS-S program, parents must be: single, attend school/occupational skills training, live or work in Huntington Beach and be highly motivated to work toward achieving a career that will support their family. Each year, Project Self-Sufficiency recognizes participants for their outstanding accomplishments at the annual "June Recognition Program." This year, PS-S will be recognizing 30 single parents for their achievements and will award over $50,000 in educational scholarships.
At the June 2006 program, Project Self -Sufficiency will proudly recognize Mark for his accomplishments in the program. Mark is a single father of a daughter, Annabella, and has been in the PS-S program for almost 2.5 years.
Mark is also in the AGS Honor Society. He has struggled with paying the rent, making sure his daughter had adequate child-care, food, and other necessities, just like so many other parents. But this June, Mark is receiving his AA degree from Golden West College. He has plans to transfer to a 4- year college and work towards his BA. "It has been tough," he says but PS-S has helped me and I am in my final semester at GWC and will receive my AA in May of 2006. I know that this dream would not have come true if it wasn't for the PS-S Foundation, Golden West College, Susan Edwards and the awesome community we live in…. Huntington Beach! Thank you everyone!" Mark is a real success story and we are very proud of his accomplishments.
There are also many opportunities for businesses and non-profit organizations to become involved in this fabulous community event. If you are interested in being an event sponsor or a volunteer, please contact the Huntington Beach Community Services Department at 536-5486, or to register for the event, visit www.active.com
Huck Finn Fishing Derby to be held at the Pier
Children need to get their fishing poles ready because the Huntington Beach Huck
Finn Fishing Derby and Costume Contest will be held on the Pier on Saturday, August 27. This event, which goes from 9:30 a.m. to noon, is free.
Children 15 years of age and under can dress up and must bring their own pole and tackle. A grand prize for the largest fish caught will be awarded, along with many other prizes, including awards for the best dressed Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher. Some of the prizes this year include bikes, fishing poles, fishing passes, and gift certificates.
Last year, more than 325 children participated in the event, making it the biggest event ever in the history of the fishing derby and this year is expected to be just as popular.
The event is sponsored by the City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department and will be hosted by Cliff Johnson, the owner and operator of Let's Go Fishing, and by Western Fishing & Boating Radio. Major participating organizations include: Sports Chalet, Ruby's, Big Fish Tackle, Carl's JR. Restaurants, Huntington Beach Fishing & Recreation Club, the cities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach, and Surf City Store.
In order to participate this year, children 15 years of age and under can register for free at the Pier from 8 to 9:15 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, August 27. For additional information, please call Dottie Hughes, Community Services, at (714) 536-5262.
Main Street Closure will be studied by committee
On June 5, the City Council approved the formation of the Main Street Closure Study Committee to examine the issues and strategize the next steps to closing downtown Main Street to vehicular traffic. The committee is comprised of the Downtown Business Improvement Board of Directors, City Council Downtown Economic Development Committee (EDC), and key city staff from various departments.
The first meeting was held in conjunction with the Downtown EDC on Thursday, June 22, at 8:30 a.m., in City Hall Room B-8. It is anticipated that the Main Street Closure Study Committee will meet on a weekly basis. The agenda will provide the opportunity for members to identify their issues.
Children drown without a sound
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children under the age of five. Drowning usually occurs quickly and silently, often in a matter of seconds. The majority of these incidents occur in residential swimming pools and open water sites, but children can drown in as little as one inch of water and are therefore at risk of drowning in wading pools, bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, toilets, spas and hot tubs.
The following tips can help prevent childhood drowning:
- Install alarms on doors and windows leading to the water that are five feet above ground level so children cannot reach them.
- Secure and lock all doors, windows and gates leading to the pool/spa when not in use.
- Install self-closing, self-latching fence gates, side gates and doors leading to the pool/spa area with latches above a child's reach (54 inches high). Gates should open outward.
- Whenever children are in the water, assign a water watcher who knows how to swim and will supervise the pool/spa area. Assign a second adult to maintain constant visual contact with the children in the pool/spa.
- Never leave a child alone near a pool/spa, bathtub, water-filled bucket, pond or any other standing water in which a child's nose and mouth may be submersed.
- Don't rely on swimming lessons, life preserves or other equipment to make your pool "child safe."
- If a child is missing, always check the pool area first.
- Take an infant/child CPR class, and encourage anyone who will supervise your child to do the same.
Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau Update
The Bureau received official registration numbers for three of the 10 Surf City USA trademark applications.
Felt Bicycles has already introduced the first official Surf City USA Beach Cruiser bicycle and early sales results indicate the bicycle could be a real hit!
For more information on the Bureau log onto the City's website - www.surfcity-hb.org and click on the July-August Newsletter.
Concours d'Elegance raised money for Library
The 21st Annual Huntington Beach Concours d'Elegance rolled into town on June 4th. The Concours d'Elegance showcased more than 450 vehicles, and more than 60 classes.
The event was held in Huntington Beach Central Park. This year, the Concours honored two separate marques: the American marque, with the Mustang, and the Ferrari as the import marque.
In addition to viewing the more than 40 classes of car, motorcycles and vintage bikes, there were food booths and live entertainment with singer Autumn Williams performing. Additionally, during the day, a live parrot show, a Harry Potter quiz show, and hot wheels racing entertained the thousands of visitors. 
Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors stops in HB
On Tuesday, June 6th, the Firefighters Quest Rally for 2006 visited Huntington Beach. The 10th annual Quest Rally started on June 4th in Riverside County and will make 104 stops. At the stop at Pier Plaza, the Huntington Beach Firefighters Association presented a check to the "Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors."
Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors is a non-profit organization managed by firefighters and civilians who volunteer their service and are dedicated to assist those that have been affected by burn injuries. Through the efforts of this organization, support ranges from family and patient visits to providing material and/or monetary support to the patients and/or immediate family to assist during the critical time of recovery.
Bella Terra, Huntington Beach's Kids Klub Events
Entertaining & interactive live performances featuring puppets, story-telling, jugglers, musicians and more are offered at Kids Klub every Monday from 11 to 11: 45 a.m. at Bella Terra, Huntington Beach. Attendees receive a "Bella Terra Values" coupon/flyer, with coupons and information on upcoming events, plus a chance to win one of several prizes donated by merchants.
Designed for parents & small children (under 5) this free program will be held in the Amphitheater at Bella Terra, (just outside Century Theatres). Bella Terra is located at Beach Blvd. and 405 freeway - 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach. Parking is in nearby parking structure.
To flush or not to flush…
Do you know what to do with expired medicine? Most people don't. We've been told to flush them to prevent harm to children or animals, but now we are being told not to flush. Scientists are warning about possible health problems associated with pharmaceuticals that are flushed down into the sewer. Some research has indicated that surface waters have tested positive for pharmaceuticals resulting from wastewater discharges. The long term health effects on marine life or human's is still not certain, but risks do exist.
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) teamed up with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District and the City of Los Angeles to develop a public education campaign in partnership with the California Pharmacists Association and the California Poison Control System. The purpose of the campaign is to reduce the improper disposal of pharmaceuticals. The campaign's tagline "No Drugs Down the Drain" is meant to encourage Southern California residents to dispose of their unused or expired medicine in ways other than flushing them down the toilet.
In the past, residents were advised to flush unwanted medicines down the toilet; however, sewage treatment facilities are not designed to remove or destroy all chemicals present in pharmaceuticals. Therefore, pharmaceuticals present in wastewater can get into surface water and may cause a negative impact to the environment.
So what do we do with the expired medications we have at home? Trashing medicine is always better than flushing, the only precaution is to assure children or animals don't get into it. It is recommended that capsules and tablets be made unusable and unattractive by wetting, breaking, crushing, and putting remains in original child proof container and sealing them with tape before trashing them. Another option is to mix the medication with unpleasant trash and put out with the regular household trash.
A third and more desirable alternative is to visit a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center that can take your over the counter as well as prescribed medication that is either expired or no longer needed. In Orange County, the Integrated Waste Management Department has four centers that could assist with discarding medication; the center in Huntington Beach is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 17121 Nichols St., Huntington Beach, CA.
This center not only takes medication but various hazardous materials, for a complete list please visit their website at www.oclandfills.com or call them at 714.834.4000. Remember, "Say no to flushing."
Annual Environmental Awards Nominees sought
The Environmental Board is now accepting nominations for efforts to preserve, protect and conserve our community's environmental resources. All community businesses, community groups, schools and individuals are encouraged to submit candidates for the awards.
This is the opportunity to reward the many environmental efforts being made in Huntington Beach! All Huntington Beach businesses, community organizations, schools and individuals are encouraged to apply to receive recognition for their efforts to preserve, conserve and protect our community's environment. The City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board in conjunction with the City Council will present the 12th Annual Awards and Recognition Program for documented measures to enhance our environment.
Who can apply? Any Huntington Beach business, organization or individual that has been active in environmental innovation, preservation, conservation, restoration, recycling and waste reduction, or education is eligible. Just call for an application and attach a description of what the nominee did and the benefits to the community and environment. Successful entries will receive recognition at a City Council meeting.
The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2006 so submit your nominations now! For further information contact: Ray Hiemstra (714) 904-3671 (Environmental Board) or Ricky Ramos (714) 536-5624 (H.B. Planning Department).
Adventure Playground give kids a chance to be kids
Every summer, the kids in Huntington Beach are given the opportunity to play as children once played in the days of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Adventure Playground 
provides children with a wonderful playing experience with forts, rafts on a small pond, rope bridges, a cable slide, and a great mud slide. This adventure is best suited for children from ages six to twelve-years-old, and will provide them with a great day of fun.
Adventure Playground will be open from June 27 through August 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty. A change of clothes, a towel, and a plastic bag for the wet clothes are recommended.
For more information and group reservations, call (714) 842-7442. A small fee of $3 per child is charged. Adventure Playground will be held at the Huntington Beach Central Park between Gothard and Goldenwest Streets. Enter from the Central Library parking lot.
Health Hazards In Our Homes
Provided by Environmental Review Board
(Part 2 of 2 parts)
We go about our daily lives taking for granted that the environment surrounding us is safe. However, we can minimize the potential risk from health hazards to our families and us by taking a few precautions.
Cigarette Smoking - Cigarette smoking causes 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the US including 87 percent of lung cancer deaths. Most cancers of the larynx, oral cavity, esophagus and bladder are also related to cigarette smoking. Second hand smoke is responsible for approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths among non-smokers per year. An individual's total lifetime exposure to cigarette smoke (including periods of exposure to second hand smoke) increases the risk of developing smoking related cancer.
Additionally, cigarette smoking contributes to lung disease, like emphysema, heart disease, stroke and low birth weight in babies. Quitting smoking significantly reduces the individual's risk of all of these diseases. Smokers who quit before the age of 35 reduce their risk of developing a tobacco related disease by 90 percent.
The effects of second hand smoking on children include increased rates of lower respiratory tract illness. Infants of mothers who smoke are 38% more likely to be hospitalized for bronchitis and pneumonia than those whose mothers don't smoke. Research has shown that children under age 5 years of age exposed to second hand smoke have almost 4 times the risk of a serious infectious illness that requires hospitalization as children who are not exposed to second hand smoke.
Cigarette smoke contains more than 60 substances that are known carcinogens, including carbon monoxide, lead, arsenic and tar. Nicotine is an addictive drug, present in tobacco, which makes it difficult for a smoker to quit. The best solution to the risks of smoking for both the smoker and their families is to quit smoking.
| Sources: | Medem.com, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Hazard to Children, Pediatrics, vol.99, no. 4, April 1997 |
If you believe you have a mold problem, have a certified professional test for mold spores in the air as well as on surfaces in your home. Have any recommended remediation performed by a certified professional to ensure that all sources of mold are treated and/or eliminated and that all surfaces or objects in your home that may be compromised by mold spores are treated or disposed of securely. How to avoid risk: keep surfaces dry inside the home, eliminate damp items that can't be easily dried inside, clean air conditioners, use exhaust fans in bathrooms, repair leaky plumbing, dispose of foam rubber bedding.
| Sources: | Medem.com - American Academy of Pediatrics Toxic Effects of Indoor Molds, Pediatrics, Vol. 101, No. 4, April 1998 |
Asbestos - This material was once often used for soundproofing, e.g., 'popcorn ceilings', used in homes and offices between 1940 and 1970's and it still exists in many construction materials. Although production of 'popcorn ceiling' materials containing asbestos was banned in 1978, existing supplies were allowed to be sold until the mid-1980's. Asbestos also has been used as insulation around hot water pipes, furnace ducts, door gaskets and lighting fixtures. It also has been a component in floor tiles, textured paints, and joint compounds (banned in 1977).
When inhaled, asbestos can cause chronic health problems including a rare form of lung cancer called mesothelioma and asbestosis, which scars your lungs. However, symptoms of these diseases may not develop until 20 to 30 years following exposure.
While asbestos is safe as long as it is contained, asbestos fibers may be released into the air if a solid surface containing asbestos is broken open. If you are concerned about asbestos exposure, don't disturb materials that are in good condition. However, if you notice damage to a material that contains asbestos, have a qualified professional test it. Similarly, if you are planning construction or remodeling on your home and you think you may be at risk, do not disturb any area you suspect may contain asbestos. Have a professional inspect your home for asbestos. If the existence of asbestos is confirmed, ensure that the removal and remediation is done by a certified professional as a poor job of remediation can cause additional problems and create further risk of exposure to asbestos.
| Sources: | Medem.com - American Academy of Pediatrics; Hazard Alert - Asbestos in Construction, The Center to Protect Workers' Rights www.epa.gov/asbestos |
Kevin Justen receives Mayor's Award 
On June 19, Kevin Justen, Senior Administrative Analyst, was honored as the Fire Department's recipient of the coveted Mayor's award. Kevin has over 24 years in city government to his credit. Before coming to Huntington Beach, he worked for the cities of Cypress and South Gate. Kevin earned his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
As the Fire Department's Senior Analyst, Kevin is responsible for several critical administrative areas including the budget, purchasing, capital improvements, grants, payroll, reports to the City Council and a variety of important special projects. He is very enthusiastic about his work, he displays a "can do" attitude.
He was joined at the June 19th City Council meeting with his wife Sandie and his two children: David and Marissa.
Preparing our Future Artists
The ever-popular summer art camp returns again this year in eight, one-week sessions from June 26 
through August 18 for youth ages 6 through 12. Our teen camp is scheduled for one week beginning August 21.
Art Camp is a unique program that allows students to work with professional artists on a variety of visual and performing arts projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, dance, music, and poetry. Plus, the Huntington Beach Art Center's proximity to the beach enables Camp staff and Art Campers to walk to the beach every Friday afternoon for kite flying, castle building, and plaster/sand-casting projects.
Because the art projects differ from week to week, the Art Center's educational 
staff has organized weekly themes to aid parents in deciding which weeks (two-week maximum) to enroll their children. Art campers find the selection of art projects, ranging anywhere from traditional application methods to contemporary practices and ideas, both stimulating and diverse. And their parents?
Parents are duly impressed when their child enlightens them that their new favorite artist is Andy Warhol or Frida Kahlo or, perhaps, the contemporary artist whose work is installed in the HBAC galleries. In those moments the art education table is turned, and the proud parent becomes a student of art. 
Parents, choose your child's week with care, as you'll undoubtedly hear tons about it! Campers can register for half day or full day sessions. For details about registration please call the Art Center at 714.374.1650. Sign up now as camp fills quickly!
July Television Schedule for Channel Three
| Community Bulletin Board | All Day, Everyday |
| City Council Meetings | July 3@ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast July 4 @ 10 am & July 5 @ 7pm June 17 @ 6:00 pm Rebroadcast July 18 @ 10 am & July 19 @7 pm |
| Planning Commission Mtgs | July 11 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast July 13@ 7:00 pm July 25 @ 7:00 pm Rebroadcast July 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
The Classic Arts programming runs Sundays 8am to noon and 7 pm to 11 pm; Mondays 2 pm to 6 pm; Tuesdays 5 pm to 7 pm; Wednesdays 8 am to noon; Thursdays 3 pm to 7 pm; Fridays 8 am to noon; and Saturdays 4 pm to 6 pm and 8 pm to 10 pm.