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Anaheim shutterbugs take their best shots for “The Big Picture” Photo Contest 2006 In Focus Anaheim shutterbugs take their best shots for “The Big Picture” Photo Contest 2006 ---PAGE BREAK--- It’s time to get out and see the sites. Freedom, flexibility, and affordability—three great reasons to check out EarthLink ® Municipal Wireless in Anaheim. Once our new network is complete, the whole city will be a wireless broadband hotspot! Call now to see if your neighborhood is up and running. ◗Unlimited usage is just $21.95/mo. after your introductory offer ◗FREE Wi-Fi modem for faster, more reliable connections at home ◗Portable Wi-Fi access throughout our rapidly expanding city network ◗Download and upload speeds up to 1Mbps—up to 25x faster than dial-up* ◗Easy “occasional use” access via Feather™—perfect for travelers ◗FREE protection tools to help block viruses, spyware, hackers, and more * Offer good for a limited time to new subscribers only and not good with any other offer. 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Call 1.866.433.WIFI and mention promo code 1026687 Or visit us online at: www.earthlink.net/wifi INTRODUCTORY OFFER only $17 95 a month for your first 3 months FREE W i-Fi Modem * ---PAGE BREAK--- On the Cover “Anaheim and Me” by Erica Ratzon. The photo won Runner-Up in the People category, Amateur, in “The Big Picture” Photo Contest 2006. ©City of Anaheim, Erica Ratzon Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim Features 8 Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future Anaheim debuts its 150th Anniversary Logo and Headquarters. 10 The Big Picture Winning photos from Anaheim’s inaugural photo contest. 15 Be Prepared Just in case, tips to help you get ready for any incident. Departments 2 City Scene New citywide WiFi system launched; City Council meetings now available online; Anaheim’s innovative Neighborhood Improvement Program continues its success; More affordable housing downtown; CERT training resumes in September; 2006 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast features radio host Dennis Prager. 5 Newsmakers Disneyland Resort announces new president; The 1947 Anaheim Valencias baseball team reunites nearly 50 years after their championship run. 7 Building for the Future Anaheim GardenWalk introduces high-end dining and retail to the Anaheim Resort. 16 Calendar of Events 17 Business Connection NHL’s Ducks get a new name and look; Visitor spending hits record high; Basketball comes to Anaheim; New transit center plans move forward; Disneyland holds Inaugural Half Marathon Weekend; Free business workshops coming soon. 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites Mayor Curt Pringle Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez Council Member Bob Hernandez Council Member Lorri Galloway Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. City Manager David M. Morgan Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Associate Editor Angeline Huang Contributors: Amanda Diaz, Linda Fontes, Nicole Gallucci, Matt Prince, Meghan Schinderle, Karen Vera, Phil Yuhas Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. About Anaheim: Founded in 1857, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10 th most populous city. As the oldest city in Orange County, Anaheim covers 50 square miles, with more than 345,000 residents and 2,077 employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget is $1.298 billion. The city boasts world-class organizations such as Angels Baseball, Boeing, CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, the Anaheim Ducks, Pacific Sunwear, The Walt Disney Company and the USA Men’s Volleyball team. Annually, Anaheim also welcomes millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net. 8 10 15 7 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 2 NNOVATION IS SOMETHING FOR WHICH THE CITY OF ANAHEIM IS KNOWN. Creative new solutions address the challenges that businesses and residents face on a daily basis. Landmarks, sports teams, outstanding corporations and engaging entertainment make Anaheim unique, but the ability to manage change truly sets it apart. Recently, a theme has emerged, one of creating organiza- tional and community partnerships which improve in resi- dents’ quality of life. The idea has attracted national attention with the concept being called “community governance.” A decade ago, Anaheim city departments were offering innovative programs designed to improve neighborhoods. The Police Department was implementing community polic- ing, Community Services was problem-solving through its Neighborhood Services Division and the Planning Depart- ment was conducting area-wide public forums to address land use issues. Though progress was being made through these various efforts, it was determined that a more coordi- Innovative Partnerships Improve Anaheim Neighborhoods nated approach would have the greatest long-term result for Anaheim neighborhoods. Following the Police Department’s model of dividing the City into four districts,each with its own District Commander, other City departments began assigning key management staff to each District Team. The four Neighborhood Services District Teams were charged with addressing all issues which surfaced within their respective district boundaries. A key objective of each District Team was to identify the most “challenged”neighborhoods, and to create action plans for long term improvement. This on-going effort is the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Program. Within a year of the initial implementation of the citywide Neighborhood Improvement program, Anaheim saw crime drop an astounding 80 percent. Numerous other improve- ments, including the installation of streetlights, alley im- provements, and traffic calming measures, also improved the target neighborhoods. Strong partnerships with neighborhood residents, school principals, faith organizations, businesses and non-profit organizations were established to solicit input and involve- ment from the community. Currently, district neighborhood council meetings are held quarterly and allow residents to discuss neighborhood issues and strategies with District Team members. The ongoing effect of community governance can be seen daily in Anaheim, with issues resolved early before they become more problematic. As the City continues to rapidly re-invent itself, Neighborhood Services District Teams also discuss how new developments in all parts of the city will affect their own districts. Anaheim’s innovation and imagination has continued to adapt a decade-old idea into a successful program. Commun- ity members now have personal relationships with individuals from each city agency. With every contact, the City of Ana- heim becomes a better place for our residents, businesses and visitors to call home. ❚ A Record Turnout to Fight Crime C I T Y S C E N E Anaheim Police Department’s annual “Night Out Against Crime” notched a record number of participants this year. More than 500 people visited Anaheim Police head- quarters for the event on August 1, the highest total ever for the 20-year-old event. For more information on community policing, call (714) 497-6608. ---PAGE BREAK--- HE VINEYARD TOWN HOMES, MERCY HOUSING’S NEW AFFORDABLE DEVEL- OPMENT, BROKE GROUND THIS AUGUST IN DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM. The development will add 60 new units on Vine Street between Broadway and Santa Ana Street. Developments such as this one are helping Anaheim reach the goal of the City Council- initiated Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, adopted in 2005. Construction is expected to be completed next summer. ❚ More Housing Develops in Downtown HIS ANNUAL EVENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOLVED AND HEAR WHAT LEADING CITIZENS HAVE TO SAY. Keynote speaker Dennis Prager joins the ranks of prestigious past speakers, such as John Wooden. Prager is a syndicated writer, bestselling author and celebrated radio talk show host. The event takes place on Wednesday, October 4 at 7A.M. in the Anaheim Convention Center Arena. Complimentary Convention Center parking will be provided. For more information and to register: www.anaheimcham- ber.org. Sponsorships are also available. ❚ 2006 Anaheim Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Featuring syndicated radio host Dennis Prager Dennis Prager Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim C I T Y S C E N E 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 HE CITY OF ANAHEIM BECAME THE FIRST WIRELESS CITY IN THE NATION THIS SUM- MER AFTER EARTHLINK, THE NATION’S NEXT GENERATION INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP), OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ITS MUNICIPAL WI-FI BROADBAND NETWORK. The portable, wireless service will provide inexpensive, high- speed Internet access for the City’s residents, businesses, visitors and municipal employees allowing them to conduct business, answer emails, complete school research or interact with Anaheim’s virtual City Hall anywhere and at any time within the City. The official launch celebrated the ongoing Wi-Fi build out of Anaheim, which is on schedule to be completed by the end of the year. Residents can visit www.EarthLink.net/wifi and provide their phone number and address to see if the network has been built out in their area. If service is not yet available, residents will be added to a waiting list and notified when service is available. For more information about Earthlink’s Citywide Wi-Fi system: www.earthlink.net/wifi or 866-433-WIFI (9434). ❚ ©Ann Johansson Anaheim Becomes the First Wireless City in the Nation EarthLink’s Municipal Wi-Fi Network Will Deliver Affordable and Portable Broadband For Residents, Visitors, Businesses and City Employees Earthlink employees demonstrate the new wireless internet connection at the wirecutting ceremony. HIS FALL, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TRAIN- ING OPPORTUNITIES BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE ANAHEIM FIRE DEPARTMENT BY REGISTERING FOR COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING. Beginning Wednesday, September 13, evening classes will take place from 7-9:30 P.M. and will continue every Wednesday through October 25,with a final exercise on Saturday,Novem- ber 1.In an effort to better prepare Spanish speaking residents, the first ever Spanish CERT Class will be offered to all Orange County residents Saturday, September 9 from 9A.M.-4:30P.M., and every other Saturday through November 4. All classes are free and cover Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression, Light Search and Rescue, Medical Operations, Disaster Team Organization and Terrorism. For more information, visit our website at www.anaheim.net and click on the Community Emergency Response Team Training quick link or call the CERT hotline at (714) 765-6949. ❚ CERT Training Resumes This September Now you can view Anaheim City Council meetings from your computer any time, any day. In an effort to ensure residents are continually informed about City business, the City is making City Council meetings available online at www.anaheim.net. Meetings will still be broadcast on ACTV-3, Anaheim Community Television, at 12 P.M. and 5 P.M. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 3 P.M.and 8 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anaheim City Council Meeting Available on Demand C I T Y S C E N E ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 were no gas stations in between, so we’d fill up five-gallon cans and put them in back…where the boys were smoking. We’re lucky we didn’t kill ourselves.” The price of gas in Anaheim then? “About 16 cents a gallon,” Tisnerat said. “But none of us could afford a car.” “Everybody made around $50 to $75 a week, that’s it,” said Lierman. “Plus meal money,” Gaviglio added.“That was another $3 per day.” Despite an impressive 81-59 record,the Sunset League crown did not come easily for the Valencias. In a semifinal playoff, Anaheim first knocked off the pesky Ontario Orioles, then came out on top in a best-of-seven championship series against their rival, the Riverside Dons. Gardner summed up the Valencias’ 1947 season: “We had fun and we played hard. It was good baseball.” Later in the day, the five former teammates and one former player’s widow were recognized by the City, and then whisked off to the Angels-Royals baseball game, where they were honored in a special pre-game ceremony at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. When it all was over, former player Bob Capps smiled and remarked, “This was a great day.” And fifty-nine years ago, the Anaheim Valencias had a great season. A championship season. ❚ OST LOCAL RESIDENTS WOULD BE SUR- PRISED TO DISCOVER THAT THE 2002 ANGELS WERE NOT THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL TEAM TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. Not by a long shot. In 1947—nineteen years before the Angels had even made the city their home—the Anaheim Valencias baseball team were the champions of the Class Sunset League. On the morning of June 13, 2006, five former Valencias teammates—catcher and manager Jerry Gardner, 85, second baseman Gene Gaviglio, 80, and pitchers Glenn Lierman, 77, Bob Capps, 78, and Don Tisnerat, 79—reunited in Anaheim’s Glover Stadium to remember that championship season from 59 years ago. “I loved playing baseball here,”Gaviglio said.“This was the best team I’ve ever played on.” The 1947 Anaheim Valencias, named after the popular oranges once grown locally, made many a bumpy bus ride to battle their league competitors in Riverside,El Centro,Ontario, Reno and Las Vegas. “We got around in a rickety old 1935 Buick school bus,” Gardner recalls.“When we went from Vegas to Reno, there Anaheim’s First Champions N E W S M A K E R S Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim ---PAGE BREAK--- INCE 1981, ED GRIER HAS BEEN INSTRUMEN- TAL IN THE INTERNATION- AL OPERATIONS OF DISNEY, HAVING HELD EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AT THREE OTHER DISNEY LOCATIONS: WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN FLORIDA, DISNEY- LAND RESORT PARIS IN FRANCE, AND WALT DISNEY ATTRACTIONS JAPAN. During his two-year tenure in Japan, he played a major role in the overall master planning of the resort and set into motion plans for a new Cirque theatre and Disney-branded hotel, both set to open in 2008. Grier will be replacing Matt Ouimet, who has held the position since 2003 and is credited for the success of the recent 50th anniversary celebration. Ouimet will be taking over the reins at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, headquartered in New York. The announcement was made on July 24. Prior to join- ing The Walt Disney Company, Grier was a CPA with Ernst and Young. ❚ Disneyland Resort Gets Experienced New Leader 6 After 25 years with Disney, Ed Grier advances to the top spot at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 Ed Grier N E W S M A K E R S ---PAGE BREAK--- Upscale Dining and Shopping Comes to GardenWalk HE ANAHEIM GARDENWALK BEGAN CON- STRUCTION THIS JUNE WITH AN IMPRES- SIVE LIST OF TENANTS WAITING FOR THE 19.3 ACRE SITE TO BE COMPLETED. Scheduled to open in October 2007, the GardenWalk has already leased most of its 87 spaces to high-end retailers and restaurateurs such as Banana Republic, Chico’s, Aveda Salon, McCormick & Schmidt’s Grill,Roy’s,P.F.Chang’s China Bistro and The Cheesecake Factory. The project will be the newest resident of the Anaheim Resort district.Located at the junction of Disney’s two park entrances, between Katella and Disney Way, the GardenWalk will add short-term accommodations, retail opportunities and aesthet- ic appeal to an already rich and bustling area of the City. True to its name, the development will be divided into five distinct garden themes: the wonder garden, the rock garden, the terrace garden, the gala garden and the garden gate. The highly anticipated Anaheim GardenWalk will mix luxury retail, dining and hospitality into an already vibrant part of the city. Illustrations Courtesy of Callison Architects Themes will be featured in landscape and design elements throughout individual areas. Tenants of the development will be encouraged to incorporate the theme into their own store- front design as well. A total of 440,000 square feet of retail,dining and entertain- ment space is planned. In addition, about 866 hotel rooms will be built for three hotels, the details of which are still to be announced.At the rooftop level will be 400 timeshare units, totaling over 550,000 square feet of additional short-term living space. When complete, GardenWalk will take its place as both a premiere shopping and entertainment complex and luxuri- ous outdoor oasis. ❚ 7 B U I L D I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 HEN JAMES S. T. AND MEDA R. LEAVITT BUILT THEIR HOUSE IN 1929 IN THE CORNER OF THEIR 51/2 ACRE CITRUS RANCH, ANAHEIM WAS A CITY ALREADY NEARING ITS 75 TH ANNIV- ERSARY. ANOTHER 75 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE HOUSE WAS COMPLETED, AND AL- THOUGH THE LEAVITTS ARE GONE, THE HOUSE STILL STANDS. IT NOW SERVES AS THE HEAD- QUARTERS FOR THE CITY OF ANAHEIM’S 150 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. The Headquarters opened its doors to the public on July 25 in a ceremony attended by City officials and members of the Anaheim community.A ceremonial ribbon was cut to dedicate the house, and a citrus tree was planted in honor of Anaheim’s past and the orange groves that once stood on that very par- cel. The Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim and Sunkist’s Take a Stand program collaborated to offer a free lemonade stand, with all donations going to the Boys and Girls Club’s Torch Club program. A California transplant from Maine,James S.T.Leavitt built his house at 883 S. Los Angeles Street (now S. Anaheim Blvd.) at the age of 72. City records cite the initial cost of the dwelling at $4,500, with an additional $8.50 in fees. The Leavitts owned the citrus groves adjacent to the house as well as another five W A Blast from the Past Follows Anaheim Into the Future A Blast from the Past Follows Anaheim Into the Future ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 acres also in Anaheim. After Leavitt’s death in 1938,Meda retained ownership of the home until 1943, when she sold the house and both citrus properties to Santina Colombo. As the century approached its halfway point,Colombo and partners Marion & Pierina Caracausa caught the develop- ment bug and opened the citrus-grow- ing land to development. The house, now officially Lot 28 of Tract 1194, remained under Colombo’s ownership and the Caracausas lived there from 1948 to 1953. Victor and Irene Cheslick, a blue- print drafter and a guest home manag- er, bought the property in 1953, and in 1957, they opened the Lynhaven Guest Home. The establishments catered to retired men, usually bachelors or wid- owers.A year later,the property was sold to Dr.Franz Pohl, a local physician who continued the guest home under new manager Martha Kruger. Although Dr. Pohl maintained own- ership of the property, the guest home was renamed and changed manage- ment several times. In 1963, Dorothy S. Schaffer began managing the Santa Maria Guest Home, which operated under that name until 1976. In 1978, the name was changed to Virginia’s Guest Home, which came under the manage- ment of Clara M.Black in 1980.Dr.Pohl is also listed in association with Virginia’s as the home’s go-to physician. In 1983, the McMahon Guest Home began operating under manager Mar- guerite McMahon. The home’s use as a guest home ended in 1986. In 2001, after the home had been occupied on-and-off for almost 20 years, Dr. Pohl sold the property to the City of Anaheim. For the next five years the building stood empty while the City’s Redevelopment Agency looked for an appropriate development opportunity. When time came to plan the City of Anaheim’s Sesquicentennial celebration, which kicks off this October, the empty home was converted into what is now the City’s 150th Anniversary Head- quarters. Once ranch property, private residence, guest home and business, the house has followed the historical trajec- tory of Anaheim, and can be expected to follow the City into the future. From July 25 through December 2007, the headquarters will be open to the public Monday through Thursday, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Come by and discover more about the 150th Anniversary events and the City’s history. Anaheim 150 Headquarters is open to the public four days a week, and will stay open until December 2007. Please call (714) 490-1301 or visit the Anaheim 150 website at www.anaheim.net for more information. ❚ Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim A ceremonial tree-planting of a citrus tree at the new Anaheim 150 Head- quarters was a highlight of the Open House on July 25. ▼An aerial photo of S. Los Angeles St. in the late 1930s shows the orange groves adjacent to the house. ▼ (Top) Members of the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim’s Torch Club are hard at work at Sunkist’s Take a Stand booth making fresh lemonade. (Above) Community leaders come out to help dedicate the new Anaheim 150 Head- quarters. The day included a ribbon-cutting and tree-planting. ▼ ▼ ---PAGE BREAK--- 1st Place – People Jerry Moran, Fast Forward Location: Downtown Disney Classification: Professional 10 Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim his spring, professional and amateur photographers captured extraordinary images of every day life in Anaheim. The pic- tures were taken in May during the City’s inaugural photo contest, “The Big Picture,” coinciding with National Photo Month, and judged by a panel of professional photographers and community members. Thirteen winners received a total of $7,000 in gift certifi- cates to Photomation, the contest’s presenting sponsor and Ana- heim’s oldest and largest photo imaging company. From the tranquil trails at Oak Canyon Nature Center to the bright lights of Downtown Disney, this is Anaheim as seen through the lenses of those who know the City well. Next year’s contest will be themed “History in the Making” and will include a new “Historical” category. Runner Up – People (Above) Erica Ratzon, Anaheim and Me Location: Rooftop at Broadway and Anaheim Boulevard Classification: Amateur Picture Big The T ---PAGE BREAK--- 1st Place – Cityscape (Above) Christine Spidell, Sun Setting on Disney Ice Location: Disney Ice Arena Classification: Amateur 1st Place – Nature/Landscape (Right) Tom Griffithe, Oak Creek Canyon Nature Center Location: Oak Creek Canyon Nature Center Classification: Amateur 1st Place – Sports/Entertainment Azariah Herrera, Autopia Lights Location: Disneyland Classification: Professional 12 Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1st Place – Cityscape (Top) Terry Reinbolt, City Hall Revisited Location: Anaheim Boulevard at Center Street Promenade Classification: Professional 1st Place – People (Middle) Jessica Baumgarter, Innocent Observance Location: Lincoln and Rio Vista Plaza Classification: Amateur 1st Place – Nature/Landscape (Above) ZoeAnn Tackis, But I’m Not a Duck Location: Pearson Park Classification: Professional 1st Place – Sports/Entertainment Christine Spidell, Googie Sign Location: Linbrook Bowl Classification: Amateur Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim ---PAGE BREAK--- Contact American Sports Centers about hosting your next corporate team building/training event. A brand new VIP Room and on-site caterer will help make your next company event one to remember. American Sports Centers American Sports Centers For information on these and other ASC activities, visit www.americansportscenters.com or call (714) 917-3602 1500 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 714) 917- 3600 ■www.americansportscenters.com Home of USA Men’s Volleyball ■Goldenwest Volleyball Club National Junior Basketball ■Performance Volleyball Club Aces 5 on 5 Adult Basketball ■Riptide Volleyball Club ■World Cup Soccer Roxy Volleyball Club ■Eurogymnastics ■Special Olympics ■Disney Sports ONE OF THE MANY PROGRAMS ASC OFFERS Gymnastics EuroGymnastics offers the only program of its kind in OC! This OLYMPIC SPORT combines the elegance and beauty of dance with the athleticism of gymnastics. Develop poise, strength, flexibility, agility while having fun learning to dance with colorful ribbons and hoops, shiny balls and fast turning ropes. Our coaches hold degrees in Physical Education and Coaching Science, and are world-wide renowned experts in their field. ❚Recreational Classes ❚Team ❚Pre-Team ❚Private Instruction ❚Expert Coaches ❚Flexibility classes for dancers, figure skaters, cheerleaders ❚Half-Day and Full Day ❚Summer Camps AMERICAN SPORTS CENTERS ■(949) 933-4402 ■(949) 838-5453 ■[EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- > > > 15 Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim First Aid Kit: ©Paul Taylor/Getty; Water: ©PhotoCuisine/Corbis; Batteries: ©Garry Gay/Getty hese days, with everyone’s hectic schedules, it’s hard to get dinner on the table let alone create a disaster pre- paredness plan for you and your family. But preparing for an emergency is crit- ical and it’s easier than you think.This September —National Preparedness Month—follow these easy steps to keep you and your family safe in an emergency. 1. CREATE A PLAN Your family and loved ones may not always be together during an emergency, so plan now how you will contact one another and review what you will do in different situations. ❑Discuss what to do in each type of emergency ❑Pick two places to meet—one right outside your home, the second outside your neighborhood in case you are unable to return home ❑Write important information about your family’s health, like each person’s blood type, allergies, pre-existing medical conditions and current medications ❑Ask an out-of-state friend to be your “family contact.” Make sure everyone has his or her phone number ❑Plan how to take care of your pets 2. MAKE A KIT Although City officials will be on the scene after an emergency, preparing a kit will make sure you have the tools you need to survive at your fingertips. Buy a few items each time you are at the gro- cery store and you will have everything you need—and a little more peace of mind—by the end of the month. Or simply order a complete kit online at www.redcross.org. ❑At least a three-day supply of nonperishable food. Avoid foods that will make you thirsty ❑Manual can opener ❑At least a three-day supply of water (one gallon of water per person, per day) ❑Portable, battery-powered radio or television, and extra batteries ❑Flashlight and extra batteries ❑First aid kit and manual ❑Hand sanitizer, moist towelettes and toilet paper ❑Matches in waterproof container ❑Whistle ❑Extra clothing and blankets ❑Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils ❑Photocopies of identification and credit cards ❑Cash and coins ❑Special needs items such as prescription med- ications, eye glasses, contact lens solution and hearing aid batteries ❑Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles and pacifiers ❑Tools ❑Pet supplies ❑A map of the local area and other items to meet your family’s unique needs 3. BE INVOLVED Now that you have your plan in place and kits organized, help your coworkers and neighbors become prepared too. ❑Meet with your neighbors to plan how the com- munity could be ready for an emergency ❑Introduce emergency preparedness as a new activity at your neighborhood organization ❑Know your neighbors’ special skills medical, technical) ❑Consider how you could help neighbors who have special needs, such as disabled and elderly persons ❑Attend CPR and first aid training ❑Enroll in Anaheim’s Certified Emergency Response Team class this fall. Classes will take place September 13–November 4 from 7-9:30 P.M. Classes are also available in Spanish from September 9–November 4. To register, visit www.anaheim.net ❑Make sure your business has an updated plan and emergency kit ❑Contact your local emergency professionals and organizations on how to be better prepared TGet Ready One Step at a Time For More Information > Anaheim, along with the city of Santa Ana and the County of Orange, is taking the lead on a countywide effort to raise awareness of the need to prepare for any type of emergency. ReadyOC, www.readyoc.org, is a call to action for residents and businesses to create an emergency supply kit and make a family communications plan. Go to ReadyOC.org for useful information and ways Anaheim residents and businesses can get involved. Additional resources are available at the following Web sites: www.redcross.orgor www.ready.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 Upcoming events at Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue (714) 704-2420 www.arrowheadpond.com 23 September UFC 63: Hughes vs. St. Pierre 30 September ▲Juan Gabriel 8 October ▲Mariah Carey with Special Guest Busta Rhymes 12 October ▲Los Angeles Lakers vs. Seattle SuperSonics 26 October ▲Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Public events at Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net 7-9 September Anaheim Coin & Collectibles Expo-Sept 23-24 September North American Reptile Breeders Conference 4-8 October California Auto Show 13-15 October ▲Renovate, Decorate & Design Expo 13-15 October ▲Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Festival Selected events at The Grove of Anaheim 2200 East Katella Avenue (714) 712-2700 www.thegroveofanaheim.com 7 September ▲Dwight Yoakum 8 September Kansas 10 September KEM 21 September ▲Dr. John and Little Feat 25 September ▲Jeff Beck Upcoming shows at House of Blues Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE www.hob.com 2 September ▲Berlin 15 September ▲Young Dubliners with The Fenians 26 September ▲George Thorogood and The Destroyers 28 September Nashville Star Tour Starring Matt Mason, Nicole Jamrose, Casey Rivers, Chris Young, and special guest Megan Williams Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 C A L E N DA R O F E V E N TS ---PAGE BREAK--- Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim 17 B U S I N E S S C O N N E C T I O N (L to Corey Perry, Susan Samueli, Henry Samueli, and Todd Marchant. ■SPORTS ■ Anaheim Name Change Takes Flight The Newly Named Anaheim Ducks Unveil A New Name, Logo, Jersey and Marquee A fter an impressive show- ing in the 2006 Stan- ley Cup Playoffs, the Mighty Ducks of Ana- heim underwent a major summer makeover. “We’re both proud and excited to bring hockey fans in Southern California a new look and new name,” said Anaheim Ducks owner Henry Samueli. “We think the new logo and jersey portray the same passion and energy our players and fans bring to the building every night.” With Anaheim’s favorite hockey club shedding “Mighty” from its name, the new Anaheim Ducks have created a sharp and exciting image that’s ready to hit the ice. A stylized that mirrors a duck’s footprint anchors the new logo, with a classic color palette of black and metallic gold, with an accent of orange as a metaphorical link to the team’s Orange County home. The new image and design came from creative collaboration and opinions of fans,Duck players, ownership and management. In addition, the newest Anaheim landmark, a 95-foot-tall state of the art marquee alongside the Orange (57) Freeway, will promote upcoming events and light the Anaheim sky with every Ducks’ victory. With a new look, fresh design and clean slate the Anaheim Ducks’ next season, which begins on October 6, is set to soar. ❚ Professional Basketball Comes to Anaheim A nother sports franchise is calling Anaheim home. This fall, the Anaheim Arsenal, the newest NBA Development League team, will begin playing at The Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center. “Anaheim is a perfect location for an NBA Development League team,” said Greg Smith, executive director of con- vention, sports and entertainment for the City.“The Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center is a great facil- ity to showcase the team and our location is central to a strong market for fan support.” The team will be coached by NBA veteran Larry Smith, whose 13-year career as a play- er included stints at Golden State, Houston and San Antonio. His coaching experience includes assistant positions with the Hou- ston Rockets, including their back to back championship years, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. The team, affiliated with the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Orlan- do Magic,enhances Anaheim’s reputation as a premier sports destination.The season opens November 24 against Los Angeles at home. For more information, including season and group tickets, call (714) 635-BALL or visit www.anaheimarsenal.com ❚ ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 ■WORKSHOPS ■ Salesmanship 101: Selling and the Art of Win-Win L earn how to close the deal, sell more than the customer would have bought otherwise, and create a customer for life. Our entertaining, experienced speakers will give you ideas and spark your enthusiasm. Free workshop, includes break- fast. Space is limited! ❚ Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminars E xperts from the California Employment Development Department and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service will explain how to report state and federal payroll taxes, the basic definitions of employee, wages and employer, and how to get help. Free workshop, includes lunch. Space is limited! ❚ ■HEALTH ■ Disneyland Premieres Its Half Marathon Weekend in September I nspired by the successful 13 years of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekends in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, the orig- inal Disney’s theme park in Anaheim is holding its inaugural Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend.From September 15-17, Californians and tourists, young and old, are invited to attend events emphasizing health and wellness. The capstone event of the weekend will be Sunday’s Half Marathon. Presented by Kaiser Permanente, who will also provide medical services at the event, the registration capacity was reached six months before the event. Also taking place that weekend is the Disneyland Health & Fitness Expo (Sept. 15-16) and the Disneyland Family Fun Run 5K & Kids’Races (Sept. 16).Although registration is full for both the Half Marathon and 5K Run, interested individ- uals may find volunteer information at www.disneylandhalf- marathon.com, or by calling (714) 765-7333. Registration for next year’s Disneyland Half Marathon opens online on September 18, 2006. ❚ ■TOURISM ■ Visitor Spending in Orange County Reaches Record High T he number of visitors in Orange County is rising,and Ana- heim is part of the reason.Visitor spending is expected to reach a record $8.24 billion this year,5.6 percent higher than last year, due in part to Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration. The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau recently announced that Orange County is expected to draw 45.2 million visitors this year, a 1.2 percent increase over the previous year. Convention attendance is set to reach 1.18 million in 2007, up from 1.12 million this year. In Anaheim alone, 14 conventions are scheduled to take place in 2007, equaling 4,000 peak night hotel rooms, a 45 percent boost compared to this year. ❚ B U S I N E S S C O N N E C T I O N 1 2 Date & Time: October 3, 2006 / 7:30—10:00A.M. Location: Gordon Hoyt Conference Center Anaheim City Hall West 201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Parking: Free with validation Reservations: (714) 765-5033 or e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED] Date & Time: November 8, 2006 / 9:00A.M.—3:30P.M. Location: Gordon Hoyt Conference Center Anaheim City Hall West 201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Parking: Free with validation Reservations: (714) 765-5033 or e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED] Salemanship 101 Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fall 2006 ❚Anaheim 19 ■TRANSPORTATION ■ Anaheim Transit Center Puts Anaheim on the Fast Track P lans for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center,known as ARTIC,moved forward as county super- visors and the Orange County Transportation Authority tentatively reached an agreement to purchase land for the tran- sit center’s future home. The 13.5 acre lot, located between Angel Stadium and the Arrow- head Pond, would add a Metrolink/Amtrak station and include the county’s largest bus terminal, room for high-speed rails and a parking structure. ARTIC is set in the center of the highly anticipated Platinum Triangle, bringing it closer to becoming the new “Downtown of Orange County.” Anaheim’s vision for convenient transit also includes establishing high-speed trains to Northern Cal- ifornia, Ontario International Airport and Las Vegas, which will be capable of shuttling passengers from Anaheim to Ontario’s airport in less than 15 minutes. ❚ A train station at ARTIC would be a key stop on proposed high speed rail lines east to Ontario Airport and north to San Francisco and Sacramento. B U S I N E S S C O N N E C T I O N ---PAGE BREAK--- Anaheim ❚Fall 2006 20 I M P O RTA N T T E L E P H O N E N U M B E R S & W E B S I T E S Anaheim Municipal Government General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5100 www.anaheim.net Administration Mayor/City Council Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5247 City Manager’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5162 City Management City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5169 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4300 Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191 Convention, Sports & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950 Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5195 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4000 Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5111 Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5139 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1900 Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5137 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5176 Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5117 Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Anaheim Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .940-2000 www.angelsbaseball.com Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-2000 Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim 2695 E. Katella Avenue Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-2400 www.arrowheadpond.com Anaheim Ducks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704-2700 www.anaheimducks.com Business Services and Economic Development Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5194 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .758-0222 www.anaheimchamber.org Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4323 Community & Neighborhood Centers Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 West Anaheim Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3415 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street . . . . . . . . . .765-4500 Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4510 Youth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4501 Youth Boxing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4508 East Anaheim Community Center 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3904 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street . . . . . .765-3776 Ponderosa Family Resource Center 2100 S. Haster Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750-2826 Convention Center 800 W. Katella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-8950 Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8900 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935-6848 Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-3005 County Government Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-5400 Dog Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .935-7419 Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-7700 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana . . . . . . .834-3005 Orange County Sheriff’s Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647-7000 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781-4000 www.disneyland.com Education Anaheim City (Elementary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .517-7500 www.acsd.k12.ca.us Anaheim Union High (7-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .999-3511 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Centralia (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228-3100 Magnolia (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .761-5533 North Orange County Community College District . . . . . . . . . .808-4500 www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .997-6100 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Placentia Linda (K-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .996-2550 Savanna (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236-3800 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) . . . . . . . . . . . . .628-4900 Emergency Services Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-1305 Fire/Paramedic Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1911 Police Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Electric outage/lines down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Earthquake Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6951 Report Street Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6860 Employment www.anaheim.net/business/cec.html Anaheim Career Employment Center, 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 . .765-4350 Anaheim Youth Employment Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .956-1182 Job Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4342 Graffiti Removal Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5200 Report In Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1911 Caltrans Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(949) 724-2500 The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712-2700 Housing Information Fair Housing Council Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .558-4159 Landlord-Tenant Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .569-0823 Homeless Shelters (Referral) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 600-4357 Neighborhood Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4340 Library www.anaheim.net/library.html Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1810 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1880 Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .974-7630 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3625 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3576 Other Services Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard . . . . . . . . . .778-3301 Bookmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1880 Anaheim History Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1850 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1850 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Golf Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .998-3041 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Banquet Reservations . . .998-3041 Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street Golf Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3481 Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535-8770 Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4456 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Recreation Classes & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5191 Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-6510 Senior Citizens Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4510 Planning, Zoning and Building Building Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5153 Building Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4626 Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5158 Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5139 Public Safety Fire Department Administration 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4000 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Bicycle Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4000 Paramedic Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4060 Police Department, Administration, 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1900 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Gang Detail (Police) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-GANG Gang Detail (en Espanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1410 Parking/Traffic Violations Traffic Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-1860 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Business & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3800 Records City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 State of California Department of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 777-0133 Utilities and Services Water and Electricity Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard www.anaheim.net Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5137 Advantage Services/Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-4250 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down or water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5125 Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5156 Water Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5196 Cable TV Adelphia Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 683-1000 Garbage Collection Anaheim Disposal, 1131 N. Blue Gum Street . . . . . . . . . . . .238-3300 Billing Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-0125 Gas Service The Gas Company 131 Center Street Promenade . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 427-2200 Streets, Traffic & Transportation Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6860 Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-3300 Street Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6840 Street/Parkway Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-6920 Traffic Signal Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5202 OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .560-6282 Bus Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .636-RIDE U.S. Government Postal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 275-8777 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8888 Voter Information City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-5166 County Registrar of Voters 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .567-7600 ---PAGE BREAK--- The City of Anaheim presents the Anaheim Spooktacular Halloween Parade, Fall Festival and Masquerade Jubilee. Spooky floats, equestrian units and the ghoulish sounds of marching bands are sure to rattle your bones. Come join us as we continue an age old Anaheim tradition. For more information, full schedule and parade route, please visit www.anaheim.net. Masquerade Jubilee: Friday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. Halloween Parade: Saturday, October 28, 5-7 p.m. Fall Festival: Friday through Sunday An Anaheim 150 event brought to you by the City of Anaheim. ---PAGE BREAK--- IF UNDELIVERABLE, DO NOT RETURN RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ANAHEIM, CA PERMIT NO. 456 And thanks to the sponsors that have made the team’s relocation possible: If you would like to join our growing list of USA Men’s Volleyball sponsors, please call (714) 765-5192. THE CITY OF ANAHEIM CONGRATULATES THE USA MEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON THEIR STELLAR PERFORMANCE IN THE 2006 FIVB WORLD LEAGUE