HL April 13.indd - Harbour Light Magazine
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HL April 13.indd - Harbour Light Magazine
April 2013 The Original Magazine for the people of Huntington Harbour Volume XLIII Our 43rd Year in the Harbour Huntington Harbour Yacht Club Flag Officers for 2013 No. 2 Huntington Beach, CA Permit No. 297 P PAID PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE T T H E HARBO UR IS HOT IN 2013! | SOLD $2,450,000 | | SOLD $1,735,000 | ! AYS D 30 N I D SOL 16521 CHANNEL BUY D NTE R E S LE RE R EP & S EL ER 17073 EDGEWATER | SOLD $1,649,000 | RE | SOLD $1,650,000 | BUY D NTE R E S LE RE R EP & S EL ER 17011 BOLERO | SOLD $1,100,000 | ! AYS ELLER D 1 S IN 2 YER & D SOL ED BU NT E S PR E ! AYS D 17 N I D SOL 3521 SAGAMORE 16252 WALRUS | SOLD $2,850,000 | BUY D E ENT ER S E L R R EP & S EL | SOLD $1,879,000 | ER 16767 BOLERO S! Y A 10 D N I D SOL 3261 FALKLAND | SOLD $2,300,000 | AY! R D IN 1 B UYE D S O L E NT E D LER R ES R EP & S EL 16532 COTUIT Thinking of Selling? Now is the time! 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Dag Dag Da agmara Alm lma m a nd knowle 4 HARBOUR LIGHT For and about the PEOPLE of Huntington Harbour, since 1970 HHPOA by Dorothy Ralphs Published by Boris & Dorothy Ralphs Volume XLIII Number 2 April 2013 In this issue: HHPOA ......................................................................................5 Harbour Rod & Reel Club ...................................................6 Anglers of Huntington Harbour ......................................7 Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee .......8 HHPC Marina Windjammers .............................................9 HHPC Islanders.................................................................... 10 HHPC Trinidad Group ....................................................... 10 HHPC Sandpipers................................................................11 HHPC Admiralty Group.....................................................12 Encore for the Arts..............................................................13 IOBG .........................................................................................13 Huntington Harbour Yacht Club ...................................14 Huntington Harbour Car Club ...................................... 16 Sea Isle Garden Club ......................................................... 20 Little Mermaid Guild of CHOC Children’s ................. 21 VIMS ........................................................................................ 21 FINS ......................................................................................... 23 A Land Lover’s Garden Club........................................... 24 USC Huntington Beach Alumni Association............ 24 Assistance League Huntington Beach ....................... 26 Bolsa Chica Land Trust ..................................................... 27 Seagate Yacht Club ........................................................... 28 Flying Dutchman - Guilds of Segerstrom Center... 29 Stop California State Land’s Commission Tax ......... 30 Wanderlust Ski Club .......................................................... 30 Huntington Harbour Garden Club ...............................31 La Familia .............................................................................. 32 On the Cover Huntington Harbour Yacht Club Flag Officers for 2013, from left: Fleet Captain Kimberley Crochet, Rear Commodore Phil Ventura, Vice Commodore Dean Oliver, and Commodore Bill McCormick.. HARBOUR LIGHT Magazine is published on the even months. Advertising deadline (usually): 1st of odd month. Advertising rates on request. Subscriptions: $15.00 per year. Address: Harbour Light Magazine, 16033 Bolsa Chica Street, Suite 104, #606, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Phone us at (714) 840-0995 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Wesley Warvie (New Member) and Janet Littlejohn HHPOA Architectural Committee. Plan ahead and mark your calendar now for our annual concert in the park, Sunday, August 4th. Once again Sean Stanfield will sponsor the event and there will be popcorn, slushies and hot dogs to enjoy. Face Painting and Henna Tatoos will also be featured. Come out and enjoy this family afternoon with all your friends and neighbors. This month we are featuring our New Board Member Wesley Warvie and Janet Littlejohn, who head up the Architectural Committee. Wes Came to Huntington Harbour in 1977 and moved to his current waterfront location in 1992. He is a licensed Contractor and has worked on many projects in the Ocean View School district, as well as at Disneyland and on the Queen Mary. He has 8 Grandchildren and 9 1/2 great grandchildren! He Remodeled his own home and has considerable experience with the Coastal Commission so he is a great addition to our team. There are existing CC&R’s available for all properties located on Davenport, Humboldt, and Admiralty Islands, as well as the mainland areas not in a gated community. If you are planning on remodeling or doing major construction be sure to contact us for a set of the CC&R’s before you begin. You can go online to request them at [email protected], or call us at 714 840-7877 and leave a message or drop off your plans at 16899 Algonquin, Suite C in the mall. The City will require you to obtain approval from HHPOA before you begin construction, Wes will be there for any help or advice you need. We hope you will pay your annual dues when the invoice comes, it supports the maintenance of various areas in Huntington Harbour and the integrity of the CC&R’s. It is a small price to pay for this beautiful unique area. If you are interested in helping with the Concert or any other item you consider important to the Harbour contact us by email or phone. Advertise in the DEADLINE for the June 2013 issue is May 6 HARBOUR LIGHT For advertising rates, visit www.harbourlightmagazine.com If you wish to advertise in the magazine, phone us at (714) 840-0995 or e-mail [email protected]. 5 HHPOA Save The Date! Concert in The Park Sun., Aug. 4th, 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Sean Stanfield Please send articles and pictures to: [email protected] Alternative drop off at H.H. Mail Service at Bolsa Chica and Edinger. Harbour Rod & Reel Club by Heidi Deal New HRRC member Andrew Deal, center, and friends show off their rainbow trout catch from Lake Mission Viejo. Founded in 1994. the Harbour Rod & Reel Club is a community based organization operating out of Southern California’s Huntington Harbour. A contemporary organization that is family oriented as well as competitive minded, Harbour Rod & Reel Club recognizes the skill levels of it’s members by means of a fair line class system. One of the highlights each year is the club’s precipitation in the Master Angler Billfish Tournament. In 2008. HRRC member Ron Levin shows off his bait catch invention. HRRC swept all award categories. HRRC is committed to ocean conservation and resource enhancement as well. The club has built and maintained a white seabass grow-out facility based in Huntington Harbour. The project, named Harbour Ocean Preservation (HOPE), has released over 30,000 fish into local waters that are turning up in white seabass catches as far away as Catalina and Channel Islands. The club also enthusiastically supports the practice Hidden Talents Ceramic Studio 15th Annual Summer Day Camp Half Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ~ $225.00 per child 8 Camps to Choose From • Ages 5 & up • Quality projects • All supplies and instructions included • Snacks provided • If your child loves art; this is the camp for them • This camp is fun, educational, challenging, & rewarding • Min. of 1 instructor per 7 kids Hidden Talents Ceramic Studio Located in Huntington Harbour Mall (714) 840-6833 www.hiddentalentsceramicstudio.com 6 of catch and release. Our Community Outreach program provides large groups of children from the Olivecrest Abused Children Homes to a day on the water, a. first for many, to learn to fish and enjoy the outdoors. The Harbour Rod & Reel club is an example of what can be accomplished by a small group of people who are passionate about sharing the love of fishing and preserving future catches for generations to come. Anglers of Huntington Harbour by Kathy Bayless Anglers newly installed 2013 Officers, L to R: Treasurer Bob Hetzler, Secretary Paula Hetzler, Tournament Chair Carmen Morrow, 2nd VP Jim Martin, 1st VP Jo Andrews, and President Tony Zazzu. Annual Installation & Awards Banquet Friday evening January 18th, 55 Anglers of Huntington Harbour gathered at Sea Cliff Country Club for the Organization’s annual Installation and Awards Banquet. Diana Casey organized this year’s event. 2004/2010 Past President Bruce Bayless served as Master of Ceremonies and provided a brief history of the Anglers and introduced the 11 Past Presidents in attendance. 2012 President Tony Zazzu thanked his board and committee chairs for their support and Bruce Bayless swore in the elected officers for 2013 including President Tony Zazzu, 1st Vice President Jo Andrews, 2nd Vice President Jim Martin, Tournament Chair Carmen Morrow, Treasurer Bob Hetzler, Secretary Paula Hetzler and Parliamentarian Phil Lupton. Tony Zazzu introduced the Committee Chairs for 2013 including Bulletin/Roster Chair Jim Walton assisted by Carol Persons, Membership Chair Kathy Bayless and Co-Chair Paula Hetzler, Photographer Jim Walton, Conservation/Education Chair Bob Hetzler, Trophy Chair Jim Martin, Publicity Chair Kathy Bayless, Reservations Chair Helene Rowlette, Hospitality Chair Jim Persons assisted by Jim Neros, Flyers Chair Bett Walton, Telephone Chair Linda Armor and Amenities Chair Linda Morrow. Social Chairs are Kathy Byrne Inland Cruise, Sandi Concannon Fish Fry, Connie Mandie and Kathy Bayless Progressive Dinner and Diana Casey Installation and Awards. Trohphy Chair Jim Martin presented the Anglers of Huntington Harbour 2012 fishing awards including First and Largest White Sea Bass to B.G. Williams, White Sea Bass First Boat Flag to Doug Williams, Largest Halibut to Bob Hetzler, Past Presidents Intra Club Challenge award to Jim Martin, Conservation award to Bob Hetzler and Anglers 2013 President Tony Zazzu being installed by 2004/2010 President Bruce Bayless at the Installation & Awards Banquet at Sea Cliff Country Club. 7 Bob Hetzler who also caught Yellow Fin Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna and Dorado was named Angler of the Year. February TGIF Nearly 60 members of the Anglers of Huntington Harbour met Friday evening November 22nd at the Seagate waterfront home of Boris and Dorothy Ralphs for the organization’s February TGIF which was the first TGIF social of the year. It was a great turnout and each of the Anglers brought one of their favorite appetizers or desserts to be enjoyed by all as they socialized and discussed the upcoming Inland Cruise parties and golf tournament in the desert Friday and Saturday March 15th and 16th. Members in attendance who were celebrating February birthdays included Jim Thompson and Lou Earlabaugh. Upcoming Events The Anglers of Huntington Harbour are celebrating their 49th year in the Harbour and have many exciting social, fishing and philanthropic activities planned. Upcoming events include the April TGIF at the waterfront home of Lou and Sue Earlabaugh on April 26th, the May TGIF at the waterfront home of Tony and Rosalie Zazzu on May 31st and the annual Kid’s Fishing Trip for at risk children in our community on June 20th. If you live in the Harbour and would like to be considered for one of the Anglers open membership positions and attend one of our events please call membership chair Kathy Bayless at (714) 501-9378 for more information. Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee by Eva Kilgore President Cristi Ulrich and the Islander beauties at the the gala. Jim Doulames was honored at the gala for his generous contribution to HHPC. Celebration! The Golden Memories 50 Years of Music gala aboard the Queen Mary was incredible. Gala chairmen Lisa Mulvania, Terri Feterik and Lyn Senske did an amazing job along with the grand marshal celebration committee; Gigi Ashbeck, Susan Qaqundah, Arden Dombrowski, Ellie Mathews, Charmaine Rood, and Andrea Espejo. The gala was an opportunity for everyone to get together, come in their finest garb spanning the decades, dance, dine, and toast to the past 50 years, and to another 50. It was held in the Grand Salon, and grand it was. The Eric Ekstrand and enjoy! Call 714-840-7542 for more information. It’s all about continuing to bring music and music education to our children in Orange County from kindergarten through 12th grade. We’re passionate about it, and work all year to make sure we succeed. Now, you’ll see us in the Music Mobile van, ushering, and getting ready for the House of Design. Here’s to another 50 years of success! For more information on the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee, please call 714-840-7542. Come aboard...join us! Ensemble provided music that had the dance floor packed. HHPC chairmen Donna Gray and Lolly McHardy were all smiles. There was a very generous check presentation from Jim Doulames, from SE Pipe Line. Thank you! Past grand marshals were honored, along with everyone who has helped make the boat parade and HHPC possible. The HHPC Juniors are putting on an incredible fashion show at Meadowlark Country Club Sunday, April 21, theme “Anchors Away”. Watch these young volunteers strut the latest clothes on the runway, bid on auction items, have lunch, Best Time to Sell Your Unwanted Gold! We also specialize in custom orders and repairs. Over 2000 styles of engagement rings to choose from. Tue.-Fri. 10:30 am-6 pm Sat. 10:30 am-4 pm Sun. & Mon. Closed Design by George • www.Isabellasjewelry.com 16917 Algonquine St., Suite C • Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • (714) 377-7419 Near Warner Avenue in Huntington Harbour Mall 8 HHPC: Marina Windjammers by Sloan Gallipeo Our Marina Windjammers members have been busy with the Music Mobile presentations and ushering the 2nd and 5th grade concerts at the Segerstrom Concert Hall! Elise Masseling organized and coordinated our group of Music Mobile volunteers who went to four local schools and gave twelve presentations to 3rd grade students. Over 450 students participated in the presentations which include demonstrations of the musical instruments and a chance for the students to play the instruments. Thanks to Elise Masseling, Carlone Herman, Joanne Fernbach, Lani Martin, Marsha Waldman, Lisa Weller, CeCe Lorthioir, Kathy Bunch, Annie Radcliff, Meline Guldjian, and Sloan Gallipeo for helping. Carlone Herman was busy organizing and coordinating our dedicated ushering teams in February and March. These ladies included Joanne Fernbach, Susie Sampson, Elise Masseling, Bonnie Rader, Pat DeCou, Barbara Sentell, Maggie VanEck, Charlene Bauer, Annie Radcliff, Karen Ridout, Lani Martin, Linda Shaul, Carlone Herman, Margie Finlay, Kathy Bunch, Marsha Waldman, Lisa Weller, and Ellie Matthews. Special kudos to Phil Ridout who worked on coordinating and directing all the school bus arrivals! We were all thrilled to see Charlene Bauer’s granddaughter, Claire Keeley, perform with the Anaheim Ballet at the concerts. Charlene said, “The ballet was a great addition to the music and it really caught the attention of the kids in the audience!” Our February meeting was held at the lovely home of Kathie Saveliev. We were treated to music from Stan Martin who is Lani Martin’s son. Stan showed us how the trumpet works along with how mutes are used to change the sound of a trumpet. He even has a couple of plunger parts he uses as mutes! Stan wowed us as he played several pieces on his trumpet. He has been playing the trumpet since he was a child and now performs as a professional. Most recently he had the honor of playing trumpet as part of the orchestra at the Academy Awards when Adele performed her award winning song, “Skyfall”. Robin Silver, advisor to the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Juniors, came to our February meeting to update us on their upcoming fashion show fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st which starts at 10:30 am at Meadowlark Golf From left: Kathy Bunch, Meline Guldjian, Sloan Gallipeo, Elise Masseling, Joanne Fernbach, and Carlone Herman. Club in Huntington Beach. Attendees will be treated to a luncheon, fashion show featuring the Juniors as models, and auction. Robin told us that the juniors have been working hard to make this a great event. Marina/Windjammers are looking forward to supporting these wonderful, hardworking Juniors. Twenty two of our members attended the Grand Marshal Event on February 23rd at the Queen Mary. CeCe Lorthioir attended and said, “It was a fabulous evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing, while everyone looked elegant in their roaring 20s period attire!” Thank you to Ellie Matthews who kept us updated on this 50th anniversary celebration of the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee. On March 22nd a group of our members went on a field trip to the Orange County Museum of Art to see the Philharmonic program for high school students. Our members and the students heard a musical presentation of pieces and sounds that complimented the works of art they viewed in the museum galleries. Susie Sampson and Lani Martin arranged Mim Strickler The Most Highly Regarded Travel Agent 9 for the field trip. Susie said their desire was to give our members a chance to see the programs their hard work provides for the students The House of Design is coming up from April 23rd-May 19th and our members are looking forward to helping out again. Pearl Holmes, Maggie Van Eck, and Barbara Sentell are keeping us updated this year. Karen Ridout is on the steering committee and was working on selecting the caterer and vendors for this year. CeCe Lorthioir is continuing her work this year with the committee helping with public relations, photography, community outreach, and social media to get the word out about the House of Design. Interested in learning more about Marina Windjammers? Please contact our membership chairman, Karen Ridout, for information; phone 714-847-0787 and email [email protected]. Our meetings are held in the morning on the third Thursday of each month, followed by lunch at the host member’s home. Cruise Tour Specialist Fabulous Pricing for the Best, Call Mim's Hot Line First! (562) 592-2367 HHPC: Islanders by Eva Kilgore L to R: Joyce Zimmerman Ochs, Nicolette Kubeck, Kim Willingham, Julie Huniu at the Islander Tea. Islanders Arden Dombrowski and Susan Qaqundah worked endlessly on the grand marshal celebration committee to make sure the gala was a total success! Islanders turned out in their finest aboard the Queen Mary to chat, dine, and dance the night away. President Cristi Ulrich was all smiles! Some big applause to past grand marshal Jenny Huntsinger, celebrating her 25th anniversary with HHPC. And, to Susan Qaqundah and Karyn Sanderson for 30 years with HHPC! Hats off to Mary Busche, counting 35 years with HHPC. Finally, in the “totally awesome” category, a standing ovation to Jo Andrews, Joan Lund, Kay Milano and Lou Warnock for celebrating 40 years helping to bring music to the children of Orange County. Hats, hats, and more hats graced the heads of Islanders at the gorgeous home of Mary Nevins, as we held our annual membership tea. Tables were beautifully decorated, and guests enjoyed scones, yummy little sandwiches, and more. A very fun (yet refined?) afternoon. Champagne, anyone? Now, we’re on to the Music Mobile, ushering, and helping out wherever we can! Robin Silver is busy planning the Junior’s fashion show, set for Sunday, April 21, at Meadowlark Country Club. Silent auction, lunch, and an opportunity to watch our juniors walk the catwalk. Bring your sister, mother, daughters, granddaughters, friends and come to support our teens and future HHPC members. Have an auction item? Need more info? Call Robin at 714-840-2534. HHPC: Trinidad Group by Linda Axel It’s hard to believe that Spring is here and our wonderful music program for our Orange County Children is completed for yet another year. We took the music mobile to five schools in our local area and introduced the children to the instruments in the orchestra. Helen Hagen, our devoted music mobile chairman, lead our group to another wonderful year of music for our third graders. Trinidad members were found ushering for the concerts for the second and fifth graders throughout Orange County. Our meeting for February was hosted by Diane Campbell at her lovely home. All 28 of us gathered in her yard for a group photo. We had a wonderful lunch catered by both Churee Kakimoto and Diane Campbell. We have two new members: Deborah Fairon and Janine Poletti. We welcome them to our group. We will have a fun party in March at the home of Matt and Nancy McDevitt. We look forward to getting together for Trinidad Group at concert for fifth graders at Segerstrom Center. good time and friendships. Trinidad tries to have parties throughout the summer to keep our group close. If you would like to join our fun 10 and supportive group, please call Diane Campbell at 714-840-6555. We would love to have you be a part of our wonderful group. HHPC: Sandpipers by Cindy Allen February Meeting The February 21st meeting was at Helene Rowlette’s waterfront home. Sandpiper Parliamentarian Melissa Banning presented the HHPC slate for the 2013-14 Board which included 5 Sandpipers: Melissa Banning, Katie Goetzinger, Lolly McHardy, Helene Rowlette, and Suzie Scott. The HHPC Board will be installed at the Installation Luncheon and Meeting on Thursday, May 9th at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club. February Events Some of our Sandpipers had attended Music Mobile training and enthusiastically volunteered to participate in the Music Mobile presentations. President Debbie Edwards thanked the Sandpipers for their time, energy and expertise in presenting the Music Mobile to the local elementary schools. She gave special thanks to Karen Tribble and Carol Travis for setting up the training and coordinating the Music Mobile presentations. Karen and Carol were also busy organizing the ushering dates in February and March for the Music Education Youth Concerts held at various venues in Orange County. Sandpipers eagerly volunteered to be ushers. The Disneyland Band entertained thousands of Orange County school children and Mickey Mouse showed up too! March Meeting The March 21st meeting was at Debbie Edward’s waterfront home. The Nomination Committee consisted of Melissa Banning, Debbie Edwards, Carol Dimon, Sandi Nelson, Helene Rowlette, Katie Goetzinger and Bonnie Specht. Sandpiper members voted on the PSOC, HHPC and Sandpiper Board positions for 2013-2014. March Events On Thursday March 7th, a number of Sandpiper members carpooled to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana to see the fascinating “Cut” exhibit about Costumes of the Cinema. After visiting the exhibit Sandpipers dined at the fabulous Tangata Restaurant at the Bowers Museum. Save the Dates The Sandpiper Installation Luncheon will be on Thursday, April 18th at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. It Some of our wonderful Sandpiper members at the February 21th Meeting at Helene Rowlette’s home. promises to be a very fun occasion. The Juniors Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, April 21th at the Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. An Authentic English New Member’s Tea (hats, fascinators or gloves optional) is planned for Thursday, May 16th. It should be a “jolly good show”! More Information The Sandpipers are one of the five committees comprising the HHPC. Our monthly meetings are held in the afternoon on the third Thursday of the month at members’ homes. After each meeting we have happy hour with delicious appetizers provided by Sandpiper members. Please call either of our Membership Co-Chairs; Loretta Patterson at (714) 840-9125, email [email protected] or Bonnie Specht at (714) 377-1024, email [email protected] for more information about the Sandpipers. CRUISIN COUTURE unique custom interior designs for cruisin in style ELECTRIC BOATS YACHTS COACHES cruisincouture.com Alicia Kaye • 714.914.1050 • EXOTICS • SPORTS • LUXURY • 11 HHPC: Admiralty by Lora Anderson L to R: Charmaine Rood, Lisa Mulvania and Terri Feterik. The 50th Anniversary Grand Marshall Gala was a phenomenal success due to the diligent work of Admiralty Co-chairwomen Terri Feterik and Lisa Mulvania as well as Lyn Senske of the Sandpiper group. Two hundred & thirty people danced to the Eric Ekstrand Ensemble, ate a luscious dinner of steak or salmon set on a table beautifully decorated with an orchid centerpiece. Hundreds of hours were expended putting this affair together to celebrate serving more than 4 million children that have participated in Seated: Mim Strickler, L to R: Patti Kenmore, Anita Hartfelder, Anita Osgood and Nancy Kasabali. our programs during the past 50 years. Admiralty members Marie Love Edwards, Aurea Hood and Madeline Cooper ushered at the Mariners Church in Irvine during which the Solaam Luna Ensemble played instruments from all over the world for Orange County sixth graders. It was a wonderful experience for all to enjoy. Thank you to Jan Little who hosted the March meeting of the Admiralty group. The 2013-2014 officer slate was elected and will be posted in the June issue of Harbour Light Magazine. We invite all who might be interested in joining the Philharmonic to one of our meetings. We are a happy group which takes delight in volunteering for a great cause. We meet on the third Thursday of each month September thru April. 10:00 AM for coffee and 10:30 for the meeting followed by a luscious lunch. Would you like to try our group out? Call one of our co-hostesses to RSVP. Anita Osgood (714) 846-7007 or Alice Zamboni (714) 840-1566. Compassionate Care At Home 16881 Algonquin Street, H.B. 92649 714·846·0688 562·592·3020 Fax 714·846·7083 Wonderful Selection of Gift Items, Napkins & Cards for All Occasions Walkers Power Wheel Chairs Incontinence Supply Diabetes Supply Blood Pressure Check We will match/beat any chain store prescriptions prices. We MATCH AARP prices & honor Medi-Cal/Medicare. huntingtonharbourdruggist.com Home Helpers Orange Coast (949) 475-5588 www.HomeHelpers.CC Home Helpers provides non-medical and personal in-home care for: t4FOJPST t3FDVQFSBUJWF$BSF t/FX.PNT t$POUJOVJOH$BSF Flexible care plans tailored to fit your needs. Caregivers are bonded & insured. $IFSZM/FXUPO1SFTJEFOU Resident of Coral Cay 12 Encore For the Arts Kenny , Bradley, and Mr. Meza, the Peruvian music instructor for the children, practice together before their performance in Huacho, Peru. Just when most teenagers are ready to relax and sleep-in on their Holiday break, two young Harbour teenagers are ready to carry out their mission that they have planned months prior for the “Big Performance.” Kenny and Bradley Smith, Co-Founders of Encore For the Arts Inc. felt that it wasn’t enough to just vacation to their mother country, Peru. When they took their first trip to Peru, they witnessed much poverty, and noticed young children performing in the streets and endangering their lives at stop intersections, to earn a few coins. After a few trips back to Peru, Kenny and Kenny leads the audience in a percussion circle. Bradley decided to form their non-profit organization, Encore for the Arts. From their own musical achievements and years of band practice at their local high schools, today they provide musical and art entertainment to many orphaned and disadvantaged children of Peru. Encore For the Arts has been working endlessly through various fund-raising efforts to continue to provide the orphaned children with a local Peruvian music teacher, and for the purchase of musical instruments for the Big Performances. On a recent trip to Peru, the orphaned children were able to perform in front of an audience, and feel like celebrities. Kenny has expanded the charitable organization, through to the formation of the Fairmont Chapter, to teach musical lessons and for the purchase of musical instruments to the local middle schools in the city of Anaheim. Find and like us on Facebook, Encore For the Arts. Donations are graciously accepted and greatly appreciated: Encore For the Arts, Inc., 16835 Algonquin St, Box #383, Huntington Beach, 92649. E-mail: [email protected] International Order of the Blue Gavel by LaVon Plumlee, District Director, District 10, International Order of the Blue Gavel Members of the International Order of the Blue Gavel, District 10, met recently at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club for brunch. Speaker for the occasion featured Lloyd Claus on “Racing to Ensenada.” The presentation was very informative for attendees concerning the fate of Aegean sailboat in the 2010 Newport to Ensenada race. The mission of the International Order of the Blue Gavel is to recognize Past Commodores of the international yachting community and unite them in order to promote the highest ideals of yachting and preserve its customs and traditions through social, educational and humanitarian programs. At the IOBG brunch, from left: Dr. Mark Monroe, District 10 President; and Past Commodores George Demos, Bill Wheeler, Lloyd Claus and Jim Wallace. 13 Huntington Harbour Yacht Club by Dean Oliver, Vice Commodore HHYC Members enjoying “Havana Night.” We are having another amazing year at the Yacht Club, February started off with a tasty friendly competition as members of HHYC and the Harbour Rod and Reel Club, pitted their best chili recipes against each other in a chili cook off. Win or loose everyone had their fair share of delightful chili and cornbread. Then the very next day we threw our Super bowl party with 3 large screen TV’s and plenty of wonderful food everyone had a great time rooting for their favorite team. Mid month we had a wonderful time with our cruise to the Marina Pacifica Mall, about a dozen boats tied up at the dock to spend a relaxing weekend kicking back on the water, shopping and enjoying the great restaurants. Several other members drove over to share in the festivities. We finished up the month with an Academy Awards party where many of our members tried their best to guess who would win each of the awards to win a prize and some well deserved bragging rights. March was extremely ambitious, starting off with our Havana Night. This was an incredible trip back in time to 1950’s Cuba, attendees were encouraged to wear period clothes and participate in casino style games, custom cigar rolling, imported rum, and raffles. There was also dancing and authentic Cuban food. This was closely followed by a cruise to our very own docks where boaters enjoyed all our weekend festivities including our St Patty’s Day party without even having to leave their floating homes. March was topped off with a marathon day starting with a bus trip to the Santa Anita Race track for a behind the scenes tour of the park, followed by a wonderful afternoon with lunch in the Turf Club and betting aided by the track handicapper. Then that evening the club hosted our third annual and always extremely classy “Wine Knot” event. Fine food and fine music accompanied the dozens of wines offered by many local representatives. A silent auction and raffles during the event helped raise money for the American Hart Association. Those were only the tip of the ice burg, we still had our monthly stand bys, Free smoked BBQs, Movie Nights, Lunch Cruises, Sunday Brunches, Birthday Calibration Dinners, and of coarse every night is a calibration with our Happy Hours and Bistro menu. If you’re not a member of HHYC you’re missing out on a lot of fun and the opportunity to meet some amazing people. Come and be our guest at one of our brunches currently running from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM every Sunday. We all take pride in showing off how wonderful our facility is, so come over we would love to meet you. You can always call the club at 562-592-2186 or contact Vice Commodore Dean Oliver, in charge of membership, at 714-858-1444 for information on joining. You may also visit our website at www.hhyc.org. Located at 16907 Algonquin St. in the Huntington Harbour Mall (NEXT TO THE HOUSE OF BREWS) 714-840-2446 • www.Harmony-HB.com 14 CO SO MIN ON G just listed churee and sandy 3311 ADMIRALTY HUNTINGTON HARBOUR Churee Kakimoto : (714) 390-6337 [email protected] Sandy Powers : (714) 357-1031 churee kakimoto sandy powers the power of team 1200 newport center drive, suite 100 newport beach, california 92660 949.554.1200 . www.homgroup.com The above is based on information from the Association of Realtors/Multiple Listing Service as of 01/14/2013 and/or other sources. 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Stay in Carmel, attend numerous auto events and parties. Shopping and dining in Carmel. • American Cancer Society “Cruisin’ for the Cure” car show, cruise, and GIANT super duper pot luck gourmet picnic (free prostate cancer screenings available). • Visits to the High Performance Automotive Swap Meet. • Annual Huntington Harbour car parade around the harbour to help kick off the holiday home decorating in support of the Philharmonic Committee. And MORE! This club is a great way for couples and individuals to appreciate cars, make new friends, and have a lot of FUN! Please email Robert Maniaci at [email protected] with your contact information if you want to join. We look forward to cruisin’ with you! Earth Day 2013 Saturday, April 13th 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve 3842 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA (Corner of Warner and Pacific Coast Hwy) FREE FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE! Hands-on Activities for Kids and Adults Count migrating birds Guided tour of the Reserve Have fun in the bounce tent Touch a live snake of the Bolsa Chica Test the water and learn about Native Americans Habitat restoration Insects, opossums, native plants, and much more! Brought to you by For More Information call Bolsa Chica Conservancy (714) 846-1114 Sorry, pets are not allowed on the Ecological Reserve 17 heart & vascular surgery GET A SECOND OPINION FROM THE EXPERTS ....................... CALL 1.562.988.9333 Cardiac robotic surgery. Our specialty. When it comes to the advantages of robotic heart surgery over traditional heart surgery, there’s more than meets the eye. Performed through a few tiny openings instead of the foot-long incision to open the chest, this revolutionary procedure means fewer complications, less discomfort, and faster recoveries.* Very few hospitals have the depth of clinical experience in this advanced technology. 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HÔM | Sotheby’s International Realty Is Independently Owned And Operated. 19 Sea Isle Garden Club by Cindy Allen and Caron Mount Members at the Valentine’s Tea: Marta O’Rourke, Dorothy Ralphs, Lucille Mascoli, Mary Ann Brinket, guest Lu Mendenhall, Cindy Allen, Jan Nagele, guest speaker Launa Gould, Jackie Neil, Anne White, Loel Jones, Cathy Kelly, Terry Hayden, Carolyn Platt, and Anne Blayden. Sea Isle Garden Club members celebrated Valentine’s Day with “A Valentine Tea” at our meeting, Wednesday, February 13 at the SeaGate Clubhouse. SIGC members also celebrated the arrival of our donor recognition plaque and it is awaiting an installation date to be announced soon. Guest speaker, Launa Gould, Orange County District Director of the California Garden Clubs, Inc. explained how important each Club is to the District, State and National Garden Clubs. The Sea Isle Garden Club is part of the Orange County District which has over 24 clubs and 1,100 members. The Orange County District is part of the California Garden Clubs, Inc. (CGCI) with over 350 clubs and 21,000 members. The CGCI is part of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. with nearly 6,000 clubs and 190,000 members. Launa Gould also demonstrated how to make a succulent wreath arrangement, now that so many of us are incorporating cactus in our gardens. Afterwards, SIGC members exchanged Secret Valentines, then had a delicious Tea with tasty sandwiches and desserts. At our SIGC meeting on March 13th, Cindy Shaw, Orthopedic and Spinal Care Physical Therapist demonstrated proactive exercises and treatments to make us more limber for our gardening work. Be sure to mark your calendars for April 10th. SIGC members and guests will be having a special guided tour of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands followed by lunch at the Red Table in the Huntington Harbour Mall. Please contact VP of Membership, Cindy Allen, at 310-245-8702 for information on becoming a member of the Sea Isle Garden Club. Live the Waterfront Resort Lifestyle Huntington Harbour’s TENNIS ESTATES 63 Gated Townhomes with Boat Docks, Pool, Spa, Tennis Courts FOR SALE - 16411 FOREST HILLS LANE 3 BR / 2.5 BA, 2123 sq. ft. off-water tri level townhome. End unit. Panoramic pool & greenbelt views, large private patio. Direct access 2 car attached garage & 25 foot boat dock. $699,000 Thank You for Your Business & Referrals! BRUCE BAYLESS KATHY BAYLESS [email protected] [email protected] 714.330.6934 714.501.9378 residential & investment real estate 20 Little Mermaid Guild Of Choc Children’s by Marguerite McEntee Committed to making Orange County one of the healthiest places for children in the nation, CHOC just finished building a new state-of-the-art patient care tower, The Bill Homes Tower. The newly expanded CHOC Children’s Hospital will continue to provide and improve on innovative tertiary and quaternary pediatric care. The seven-story tower will add 425,524 square feet of space and include a new and advanced pediatric emergency department, operating rooms and related services, laboratory, pathology, imaging and radiology services. To promote a serene, healing environment for children and their families, the tower will also feature leading design and safety principles, private rooms and enhanced family amenities. With funds raised from our charitable events, Little Mermaid Guild sponsored and dedicated one of the new nurses’ stations rooms with state-of-theart equipment. Another event that we co-sponsor is the annual Casino Carnivale Gala. This fabulous casino night will be held LMG members having fun at the Oscars! on April 5th at the Hilton Costa Mesa. There will be a silent auction, an open bar for wine tasting and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a full sit down dinner complete with wine service, desert, coffee, and tea. After dinner, guests will be able to play at their favorite casino tables, enjoy dancing, a photo booth, “Minuteto-Win-it” games, and much more. For Casino Carnivale Gala ticket information please call (714) 377-3783. VIMS - Volunteers in Multiple Sclerosis by Mim Strickler Ellen & Don Goodwin, Sharon Webster-Barbari. It’s coming—save the date, Sunday, June 23! Yes, our always exciting annual membership event will be held at the gorgeous waterfront home of Rory and Sharon Larson. In addition to the usual camaraderie and basket raffle event, the event will feature a tasting party by Pam Thompson from Trader Joe’s in Costa Mesa. Fun for From left bottom: Mim Strickler, Michelle Brenner, Mercedes Risconsin, Charmaine Rood all, and, of course, invitations will be sent later. To receive an invite and support our worthy cause of fighting MS, please phone Mim at 562-592-2367. In conjunction with our big event, we are always in need of baskets for raffle items. If you have any, either empty or full, please give Charmaine Rood a call at 714-840-5006. 21 For upcoming National Multiple Sclerosis events look for Walk With a Purpose in Irvine held on April 6, Golf MS Invitational on May 7, and the country’s largest cycling event MS ‘Bike to Bay” in October. For more info about our local support group, phone Ellie Barnard at 714-840-3414. Over $176 Million in Sales for 2012 16021 Santa Barbara Lane Huntington Harbour | $1,787,500 3901 Aruba Huntington Harbour | $1,289,000 17202 Marina View Huntington Beach | $1,250,000 3865 Aruba Huntington Harbour | $880,000 16062 Bonaire Huntington Harbour | $880,000 3586 Windspun Huntington Harbour | $870,000 Thinking of Selling in 2013? 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FINS by Barbara Devlin At the “Dump It” party: Bob Hastie, Bonnie Shumann, Craig Johnston FINS annual “Dump It” Party -- a party to get rid of all those unusual gifts you have received during the year-- was held in February at the home of Maggie Flavia. A catered luncheon of salads, chicken fettuccine, and spaghetti was served to members. Everyone was given a number and was told when the number was announced the member either could choose a gift package or chose any other gift that a member had and that only two “steals” were allowed. The person who could not keep any package he opened was Craig Johnson. One of the most stolen gifts was a package with two wine glasses and a bottle of red wine that first started out with Craig Johnson, was stolen by Barbara Simone, and ended up being won by Bob Hastie. Craig made many trips to the gift package table. Barbara Devlin stole a beautiful sea shell frame to put one of her great-grandchildren’s photo in it from Craig. A beautiful black and white floral apron was a big hit too—going from Loel Jones to Barbara Simone and ending with Helen Malloy. Loretta Maiorana chose a package with a large sign saying “Two Old Crabs Live Here” that was stolen by Pat Johnson and Loretta ended up with very, very, large slippers. Several guests into gardening ended up with the same gift-- a large butterfly on a wire that could be attached to a plant. After enjoying the gift exchange members, returned to the kitchen to make their own sundaes with the ice Also at the “Dump It” party: Russel & Loretta Maiorana & Barbara Devlin cream, nuts, homemade chocolate sauce a la Pearl Holmes and cherries. Also seen enjoying the party were Mary Johnston, Bettie Hastie, Gloria Beckstrom, Gene Simone, Donna and Bob Longman, Russ Maiorana and Bonnie Schumann. Daytime Gourmet members enjoyed a wonderful Valentine Day Luncheon at the home of hostess, Loretta Maiorana with Betty McCarthy as co-hostess. Loretta decorated her dining table with a beautiful red tablecloth that she purchased in Belgium several years ago and had never used before. The centerpiece was a bouquet of one dozen red roses with white baby’s breath. She had chocolate candy in the shape of red roses and covered with red paper at everyone’s place setting and red chocolate hearts decorating the table. Everyone gathered in the kitchen to find their recipe of the day. Barbara Devlin was told she had to start right away as she had the appetizer to make which was a Bacon, Pineapple and Chestnut Rumaki recipe that was a long-time favorite of Betty McCarthy and it ended up being one of the best like appetizer we have ever had. We had no leftovers this time! Pearl Holmes tackled a wonderful Asparagus in vinaigrette as the salad of the day while Marian Galanis and Gloria Beckstrom worked on a wonderful Creamed Spinach with Golden Bread Crumbs. The main entrée was Boneless Prime Rib with Dijon, Garlic, and Rosemary with Horseradish Sauce prepared by June Ascolesi and Mary Berge. The other vegetable of the day was Parsnip and Potato Puree. Dessert was a delicious Chocolate Mousse topped with whipped cream prepared by Mary Johnston. DEBBIE NEUGEBAUER ASSOCIATE BROKER 29 Years of Sincere - Professional - Expertise in Real Estate Sales Specializing in Huntington Beach’s Finest Properties Listing & Sales (714) 323-6188 Debbieneugebauer.com Email: [email protected] 23 License # 00848295 A Land Lover’s Garden Club by Eustelle Bosler L to R: Linda Axel and Mary Shebell In accordance with a recent tradition, the ALL Garden Club enjoyed lunch at Mc Kenna’s Creek in Long Beach on February 13. Having declared ourselves “Divas”, we all donned our jeweled coronets and/or fashionable fascinators (Lyn Senske provided one to anyone who had left home without it) and enjoyed the food, company, and ambiance in a regal manner. No new or old business---just monkey business! The March 20 meeting of ALL Garden Club featured Eric Olsen of Huntington Beach. Mr. Olsen spoke on “Trace Elements, Plants, and You”. Basically he highlighted the importance of trace elements in fertilizers and soil amendmenders and how different plants L to R: Lyn Senske and Donna Gray use them in their metabolic processes. As always, a lovely lunch at the HHYC followed the presentation. The April excursion set for Wednesday, April 17, will be a visit to Malibu and the Getty Villa. The Getty in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. With its Roman inspired architecture, the gardens are filled with statuary and plants reminiscent of ancient Rome. This has been a perennial favorite for members of ALL and we hope for lovely weather to make the tour perfect. We will lunch nearby. We thank our ALL president, Lyn Senske, who set up the planned excursion and lunch at a nearby restaurant! The May meeting, our final one for the 2012-2013 season, will be an installation luncheon at Mc Kenna’s in Long Beach. The final meeting gives us a chance to celebrate the members who helped make the previous year a fun-filled and rewarding year of new information and experiences. We also thank in advance members who have volunteered to work towards making the 2013-2014 season just as rewarding and fun-filled. As usual, we extend a warm invitation to any who would like to join us in these kinds of activities, or might just like to visit once to check us out. Linda Axel is membership chair; she can be reached at 714 840 1940. Come on over! USC Huntington Beach Alumni Association by George Demos, Past President On February 20 Board member George Demos and member Jan Arakelian heard assistant head coach Ed Orgeron discuss the annual football recruiting celebration. An outstanding group of recruits from around the country will attend USC this year (all are high school All Americans). Jan Arakelian’s son Michael is a line backer on the team and will play next year as well under the direction of Coach “0”. The USC-HB alumni club provides several scholarships to students presently attending USC each year. To become a member of this outstanding group please contact President Diane Andrew at (714) 9649211. Fight On Trojans!! L to R: Jan Arakelian, Ed Orgeron, and George Demos. 24 MARK BULLOCK DESIGN SERVICES Interior/Exterior Design Decor ✵ Remodel Custom Catering & Event Production Let’s Get Traveling!! New n tio Loca sy Ave rgo on A (714) 846-3557 FAX (714) 625-1658 Interior and Exterior Design at its Finest “Conception through Realization” John Bernatz 5231 Argosy Ave. (California Faucets Building) · Huntington Beach Tel: 714.846.1339 Fax: 714.840.8380 16089 Saint Croix Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Specializing in All Your Real Estate Needs! GREGORY L. JOHNSON, D.D.S. EXPERIENCE CREATES RESULTS Dentistry 5 days a week in Huntington Harbour Mall. 714-846-0638 Call for an appointment. • General Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry Lyn Senske (562) 884-4922 • Dental Implants • ZOOM Teeth Whitening (as seen on Extreme Makeover) GREGORY L. JOHNSON, D.D.S. 20% off ZOOM Teeth Whitening DRE #01128048 [email protected] 16901 Algonquin Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 25 Assistance League Huntington Beach by Susan Bjork Operation School Bell at work. Operation School Bell® began in the 1950s as a one-woman effort to provide clothing to disadvantaged children so they could attend school. It is now the national philanthropic program of Assistance League® and more than 3 million children have been clothed nationwide. Ruth Ann Montgomery, a teacher in the Los Angeles school district in the 1950s, saw children from one family coming to school on a rotating basis. She discovered that the children came to school based on whose turn it was to wear the clothes. She asked other parents to donate castoffs and the “Clothes Closet” opened in Ruth Ann’s classroom, giving out clothing to children so they all could attend school on a regular basis. The Montgomery family moved to Bakersfield, California and Ruth Ann formed the Volunteer Service Guild to promote her mission of outfitting school children. Clothes Closet was re-named Operation School Bell by one of the volunteer’s husband based on his experiences in the military. In 1958 the group became the Bakersfield chapter of Assistance League, bringing Operation School Bell to the national organization. In 1997, Operation School Bell was adopted as the national philanthropic program for all Assistance League chapters. Each chapter determines the need in their community and how best their volunteers can operate the program. In 1975, Assistance League Huntington Beach chapter began Operation School Bell for students in need in Huntington Beach. Initially, 60-80 students from 2 schools were helped. The 5 members of the Operation School Bell committee clothed the students in an apartment above the Thrift Shop, which was located on Main St. in downtown Huntington Beach. Today, the Assistance League of Huntington Beach serves 57 schools in the 5 school districts in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and Westminster. Operation School Bell has evolved from clothing children at our complex to clothing children at a retail location. In the 2011-12 school year, 1,363 students in need were clothed. For 2012-2013, 1,615 children have been clothed. This includes 980 elementary children, 420 middle school children and 215 McKinney Vento ‘homeless’ high school students. City Council Presentation Monday, February 4th, an overview of Assistance League Huntington 26 Beach was made to the Huntington Beach City Council. Speaking on behalf of the Assistance League were Carole Monheim, Chapter President, Jennifer Shepard from the Huntington Beach City School District and Ron Lowenberg from Golden West College. Advisory Council The Assistance League Huntington Beach is pleased and proud to announce that Anne Silavs, Margie Bunten, Jeanne Hexem-Thomas, Shirley Detloff, Barbara Delgleize, Scott Sackin, Bruce Greenwood, Mike Volmer and Glenn Richardson are members of their Advisory Council. “Treasures by the Sea 2013” Fundraiser plans are well underway for the annual fundraiser on Saturday April 6th at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach. If you would like to attend our fundraiser, you will not only enjoy a fabulous silent auction, luncheon, fashion show and live auction, you will also be supporting our many philanthropic programs including Operation School Bell. If you would like to receive an invitation, or make a donation to the fundraiser, please send an email request to [email protected]. Please Visit Us We are a nonprofit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults in the community. We serve the communities of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and Westminster. Last year we gave back $429,675 to our community through funds raised at our thrift shop and our annual fundraiser. Our Thrift Shop and Boutique are located at 8071 Slater Ave., Huntington Beach (just East of Beach Blvd). We are open 11am-3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Our Thursday hours are 1-5pm. We are closed Sunday and Monday. Bolsa Chica Land Trust by Jayson Ruth, BCLT Board Member Bolsa Chica’s First Nest Cam The Bolsa Chica Land Trust has very exciting news! For the first time ever, we will be hosting a live streaming camera filming on a critical nesting site here at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. The Western Snowy Plover and the California Least Tern are two of the threatened bird species which nest here at Bolsa, and they will be the focus of this unique nest camera project. The camera will go live on the Land Trust’s web site, www.BolsaChicaLandTrust. org on March 11th. The video and audio will be streaming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the next few months and will offer anyone from anywhere in the world the opportunity to experience the splendor of Bolsa Chica. Just like the Bolsa Chica ecosystem, and what it offers to the public, this camera will benefit the public in a multitude of ways. Researchers will have the opportunity to make long term observations of this nesting colony without disrupting the normal activities of the birds. Students will be able to visit a protected and off-limits part of the wetlands without leaving their classrooms. Birding enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the birds anytime, even at night thanks to the night vision capabilities of the camera. You will even be able to check in on the nests from your smart device or tablet! The major driving force of this project is education. We want to provide insight as to the lifestyle of these two threatened birds of Bolsa Chica. Through the live streaming video, people of all ages will become more aware of the indigenous inhabitants of the Reserve and the overall value of protecting this vital resource. Additionally, the nest camera will provide many benefits to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife who manage the Reserve. Their staff will be able to track, record and analyze data in an entirely new approach. We are looking forward to hosting a discussion board and blog so that visitors to the website will be able to ask questions and discuss the events unfolding at the nest site. It will be a place where the public will be able to post questions about the California Least Tern at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve. bird’s nesting behaviors, ecology as well as general info about the Bolsa Chica ecosystems. The Land Trust looks forward to sharing the unfolding story of the plovers and terns this breeding season of 2013! We greatly appreciate the opportunity to bring this camera to life, thanks to the support from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This project is made 27 possible through generous grants from Edison International, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California, and member donations. This project is also the result of the vision and dedication of all the tech support that is making it possible; Variable Speed Solutions, Surfline, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE and Trinnos Technology – thank you! Seagate Yacht Club A happy and enthusiastic group of SGYC members arriving at the New Members’ Brunch. SYC New Members’ Brunch The Annual New Members Brunch Cruise to Long Beach was attended by 89 members and guests and ten new member prospects from SeaGate. Despite rain and gloomy weather of the past week, seven boats sailed from Huntington Harbour into bright blue skies and warm temperatures. While watching numerous porpoises • • • • • • • play alongside the boats, members enjoyed conversation with friends and new member prospects while sipping Mimosas, for a very pleasant cruise through Alamitos Bay and Long Beach Harbor. Co-hosts Staff Commodore Jim Senske and Lyn and Staff Commodore Les Kelly greeted the guests while everyone sampled the various foods offered by the Marina Acapulco. Shipwright Services Woodworking Fiberglass/Gelcoat Repair Bottom Paint Outdrive Specialist Custom Fabrications All Sportfishing Services Call Us for All Your Boat Repair and Service Needs 2901 Edinger Avenue • Building B Huntington Beach • CA 92649 (562) 592-2841 Commodore Jeff Specht opened the program with warm greetings to everyone, and a special greeting to our prospective new members. He also presented special service plaques to Bob & JoAnne McCormick, Kim Davydovits and Tom Worden. Staff Commodore Les Kelly introduced each of the attending Staff Commodores, led by founding Staff Commodore Dewey Rudolph and Sandy and son Ben. Les also introduced the prospective new members and each offered a few words about themselves. After several hours of pleasant conversation with fellow club members, good food and a few drinks from the bar, members and prospective new members made the return voyage to Huntington Harbour under bright blue skies. Special thanks go to the captains and first mates who volunteered use of their boats for the event: Robin and Jean Clark’s, FinTastic; Bob and Linda Axel’s, Linda Sí; Clem & Linda Aime’s, La Fortuna II; Dennis and Kathy Kreil’s, Tagged & Released; Dick and Linda Kappes’, Lucky Change II; Dennis Huff man & Peggy Allison’s, Bad Habit; and Ian Fetterman & Alie Reedy’s, Shifting Tides. Super Bowl: Food, Football & Fun: Over 60 people filled the Sea Gate clubhouse to cheer their favorite team to victory on Super Bowl Sunday. They munched on brats and hotdogs and also continued, top next page 28 Seagate Yacht Club continued... feasted on a variety of foods brought by other members. Jan Nagele ran the bar for Rob (who was unable to attend) and she didn’t let anyone go thirsty. Larry Schwartz had many customers at the football pool with big winners Sandy Meier, Candy Cloud, Mike Courtway, and Paul Martinez. Speaking of winners, Merle McCormick took First Place in the Chili Contest with Staff Commodore Dale Giali taking second, and host Guy Fairon taking Third. There were five delicious chilies in the contest so it was a tough competition. Other winners of the day were Paul Brown, Candy Cloud, and Larry Schwartz for the 50/50. Larry Schwartz’ six page football trivia questionnaire stimulated the minds of many. Bert Smith won over all the other entries. Good going, Bert! The door prizes were never ending with 27 attendees taking them home. GO WITH JO TRAVEL Jo Andrews, Owner Celebrating 30 Years of Service and Success Cruise and Family Travel Specialists AIR, TOURS, CARS, HOTEL us on Facebook at facebook.com/gowithjotravel 714-840-GOJO (4656) or 714-379-3755 5500 Bolsa Ave. Suite 130 • Huntington Beach, CA 92649 CST #2050480-40 [email protected] • www.gowithjo.vacationport.net Flying Dutchman-Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts by Frieda Koester, Publicity Chairman Gail LaCorazza and John Mitchell who were welcomed as new members at the January meeting of Flying Dutchman. The Flying Dutchman Guilds group of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts had a champagne brunch at the home of Bill and Bobbitt Williams Sunday, January 13 to start the 2013 New Year. The guest speaker was Carol Wilken, Vice Chairman for Education at the Center. She covered the many programs offered to our youth and community that are funded by New members of Flying Dutchman at a recent meeting: Jim Walton, Bett Walton, Adeline Mah, and Bob Mah. monies raised from the 26 chapters of the guilds. These include hands-on activities in the schools from professional artists in music, dance, theater and visual arts. These programs fill the gaps that have been cut from the school budgets. There are opportunities for at-risk high school students to experience the performing arts during a two week program which 29 culminates with a free performance open to the public. In the past year there were 458 performances attended by 325,000 children from more than 400 schools. Segerstrom Center ranks among the top five arts education centers in the country. Flying Dutchman is proud to be a part of the guilds. Stop California State Lands Commission’s New Tax by Frank Singer The CSLC (California State Lands Commission) is fighting us tooth and nail to dismiss our counterclaim against SB 152 which essentially eliminated the rent free placement of docks in the main and mid channels of Huntington Harbour as a refuge for the boating public. Apparently “revenue” is more important than public safety. We had our second court date on January 16 in Santa Ana. The CSLC brought their attorneys in full force to squash our counterclaim. Fortunately against strong opposition by the CSLC the judge let us once more amend and strengthen our counterclaim which was submitted to the court last week (click on link to read it). While only around 200 or so of the 4,000 properties in Huntington Harbour are directly affected, the other 3,800 properties should take notice because of what recently happened in Newport Harbor. Using SB 152 as impetus, the Newport Beach voted to increase dock fees from $100 up to as much as $4,000 per year. The city of Huntington Beach is watching our lawsuit very carefully. If we lose they might very well start “taxing” the 3,800 or so property owners in Huntington Harbour as Newport Beach has done. Fighting the State costs lots of money, easily $200,000 over the next couple of years. I’ve asked everyone to make an ANNUAL contribution of a few hundred dollars. So far about 100 of you have donated around $60,000 and we have spent over $65,000. It’s a new year so I am pleading for all of you to make your 2013 contribution if you have not already done so. I am particularly asking the 4,000 property owners in HH to donate something, even a hundred dollars or so. Imagine if all 4,000 Harbour residents made one small $50 donation we would have all the money we need. Everyone in Huntington Harbour is affected! Talk to your neighbors, we need your support. Please contribute to our legal fund in one of two ways. Use our website: www.hbpropertyowners.com or by check to: “Zumbrun Law Firm Client Trust Account” and mail it to: Ron Zumbrun, 47 Robert Court East, Arcata, CA 95521. In the memo section you can add “Huntington Beach Property Owners.” Contact me if you have any questions or suggestions and check our website for the latest information: Frank Singer, 3552 Venture Drive (Trinidad Island), 714 840-6476, fsinger@socal. rr.com, www.hbpropertyowners.com. at a Hotel called the Osprey which has only 40 plus rooms with a lift only a few paces from the door. The Osprey was recently awarded the #1 Top Resort in the Continental United States by the 2012 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards readers survey. George Graham was the trip chair and did an outstanding job making the trip a huge success for the 48 skiers that were there. Many of the skiers went down the slopes at both Beaver Creek and Vale. The next trip is leaving March 2nd for Lake Louise and Banff for a week. STOP Wanderlust Ski Club by Leigh Ross Members enjoying the Colorado ski trip. These smiling members of the Wanderlust Ski Club are at Beaver Creek Colorado. This was our last night where racing awards Ski trophies were given out. We had plenty of snow, mostly at night to enhance our beautiful trip. We stayed 30 Huntington Harbour Garden Club by Kitty Rozenstraten At the planting workshop on February 19. From left to right: Marian Galanis, Carol Weningir, Kitty Rozenstraten, Wendy Gingerich. Wintry weather does not keep the birds from building their nests and it doesn’t keep the Huntington Harbour Garden Club from meeting and planning activities. Some members have spotted the first hummingbirds building nests, laying eggs and raising their families. These tiny birds are a tenacious lot, and dare I say so are the members of the HHGC. Nothing can stop them from learning new ways to make their home gardens more beautiful and from promoting better horticultural practices to beautify the community. On January 15, members convened at the home of Anna Belle Parsons Radcliffe. The main attraction that morning was Bob Franz from the Southern California Bluebird Club. Mr. Franz gave a most interesting presentation on “Western Bluebirds” or WEBLs. Bluebirds and robins are cousins belonging to the thrush family. Until the middle of the nineteenth century bluebirds, Western, Eastern and Mountain bluebirds, were a familiar sight throughout the United States. Other bird species introduced from Europe became competitors of the bluebirds. Bluebirds do not build a nest in a tree but seek out a cavity inside a tree, a post or a man-made nest box. And while many backyard birds – for example the hummingbirds in the beginning of this article - like a cozy protected garden, nesting bluebirds prefer open to semi open areas. The decline of bluebirds led to the foundation of the North American Bluebird Society (NABS) in 1978 in Maryland. Soon other bluebird clubs were hatched in states from east to west. California has a NABS affi liate called the California Bluebird Recovery Act (CBRP). Members of NABS are active in installing and maintaining nest boxes throughout southern California. Through their efforts the WEBL population has become much more stable. If you wish to find out how you can volunteer, Mr Franz can be reached via Bluebirds.bob@gmail. com or by calling (714) 528-5082. Or you might be interested in making your backyard attractive to to actively attract them to their backyard You can also stop by the Shipley Nature Center to purchase a nest box for $25. Club member and Shipley Nature Center volunteer Kay Goddard describes the wooden box as handsome and sturdy and made to last for several years. Like busy nesting birds in spring, members got busy organizing a hands-on planting workshop on February 19, at the clubhouse of Rancho del Reyes Mobile Home Estates. After a short business meeting, members gathered around the potting table piled with pots, cuttings, seedlings, seeds, and planting soil. Gardening successes and failures were shared and everybody went home with several items for the home garden. Hostess Pearl Holmes and co-hostesses Mary Johnston, Carol Weninger, Barbara Simone and Gloria Beckstrom served a delicious lunch. Important business discussed included the General Meetings on March 19 and April 1, the field trip to Bainbridge House on April 16 and, most important, the Annual Fundraiser on September 31 17 at the Yacht Club. Still far away but already in the planning, the event is not just a fundraiser but also a great opportunity to acquaint the community with the many philanthropic projects of the club. These projects include monetary donations to five schools in the area: Golden View Elementary, Harbor View Elementary, Margaret Landell Elementary, Edison High School and Goldenwest College. Donations, and in many cases physical labor, help maintain the school gardens. This year, for example, HHGC members are involved with the Edison High School Therapeutic Garden. Students with special needs are learning important life skills by growing vegetables and flowers. Other club projects include Roger Senior Center, Shipley Nature Center, Bolsa Chica Land Trust and the Norma Brandel Gibbs Butterfly Park. If you haven’t been to the Butterfly Park recently, you will delight in seeing the beautiful tiles illustrating the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. We invite family and friends, gardeners and would-be gardeners to participate in the fundraiser to benefit the different projects. The festivities will include wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and, of course, plants. Put September 17, 2013 on your calendar. More information will follow in the next issue of Harbour Light. Anybody wishing to attend any of the meetings and field trips can get information from Connie Mandic at 714-377-0017. La Familia by Mary Busche’ Daryl Isaacs, Marion Harrison, Phylis Webb. No malarkey at Malarky’s! Malarky’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach gave us a place for a spirited party time affair for La Familia members and friends. Whatever La Familia does it benefits the children of Orangewood. We always enjoy the party atmosphere of doing good for someone else. Who won the 50/50 drawings? Hard working members Mim Strickler and Mike Nielsen, who had bought lots Madeline Campbell, Mary Lou Henry, Norma Cowles, Anita Osgood, Janice Belk. of tickets walked away with the cash. Dinner? Well, nobody could complain about a super tasty prime rib dinner cooked to perfection along with a baked potato with all the toppings, crunchy veggies and a green salad. Oh yes, a drink to go with it. The best part was that Malarky’s Pub donated half of the dinner and drink proceeds to our group. I hope you won’t miss the parties Orthopaedic and Spine Care PHYSICAL THERAPY being planned, which include St. Patty’s Day party, Cinco de Mayo cocktail party and a summer Patio Party. Remember they all benefit the kids. Please join our group and enjoying partying to help the children. For more information please call Mike Nielsen, (562) 592 1418, Janice Belk, (562) 592 2010 or Mary Busche (714) 846 7281. DEADLINE for the June 2013 issue is May 6 Cindy Shaw, PT, OCS Please send articles and pictures to: Owner and Director [email protected] For all your physical therapy needs! Alternative drop off at H.H. 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