Side Notes

KOCE needs volunteers

KOCE, a local public broadcasting station, is looking for people with an

interest in public broadcasting to join their group of enthusiastic

volunteers. Positions such as newsletter editor, newsletter writers,

photographers, artists, speakers, tour guides and event planners are

open. The station can be reached at (714) 895-5623.

It’s tea time

The Huntington Beach Historical Society invites everyone to take a break

during the hectic holiday season and enjoy a spot of tea at the historic

Newland House in Huntington Beach.

Co-sponsored by the Entertainment and Tourism Academy at Huntington Beach

High School, the annual event includes a tour of the historic Newland

House.

The tea will be held Sunday in the “Newland Barn” directly behind the

house at 19820 Beach Blvd. Two seatings are offered, one at 11 a.m. and

the other at 2 p.m. Guests will be treated to a “High Tea” menu,

including cranberry scones, finger sandwiches, sausage rolls and tea

cakes, as well as Christmas and Yorkshire teas. A harpist will provide

background music.

The tour and tea cost $16 per person. Reservations may be made by calling

Kelly at (714) 569-7920, or by e-mail at HBhistory@aol.com.

Donate that old car

California Boys & Girls Clubs are collecting unwanted cars to raise

funds. Donors determine the value of the car for tax deductions. Cars

will be picked up in a few days free of charge. For more information,

call (800) 246-0439.

Food, clothing drive

The Huntington Beach Masonic Lodge No. 380 will be collecting food and

clothing from 9 a.m. until noon Dec. 18. All donations will go to the

Episcopal Service Alliance, a local nondenominational charity. Drive

organizers ask that donations be originally sealed cans and packages, and

that donated clothing be clean and in usable condition. Donations will be

collected at the Masonic Lodge, 601 Palm Ave. in Huntington Beach. For

more information, call (714) 841-2789.

Donations to community clinic

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic recently received a $1,500 donation

from Target Stores. The donation will be used for the clinic’s

educational outreach program along with shelters for abused women, and

community groups. The program provides information on prevention and

wellness, resources for medical care and counseling.

The Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Foundation recently donated

$7,000 to the Huntington Beach Community Clinic for its in-house medical

dispensary. The money will be used for medications for qualified

chronically ill children and adults, which includes children with asthma

or diabetes and adults with hypertension, diabetes and other illnesses.

Lerman to speak at congregation

On the last night of Hanukkah, Dec. 10th at 8:15 p.m., Hallie Lerman will

speak at Congregation B’nai Tzedek. Lerman is an accomplished writer,

photographer and community activist. She has written the widely acclaimed

book “Crying for Imma: Battling for the Soul on the Golan Heights,” a

memorial and a documentary of the Yom Kippur war. Congregation B’nai

Tzedek is at 9669 Talbert Ave. in Fountain Valley. For information, call

(714) 963-4611.

Water purchase agreement

As part of a historic water transfer agreement, the board of directors of

the Orange County Water District approved the first check to San

Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for San Bernardino water.

The check for $504,750 is the first payment to San Bernardino Valley

Water District for 3,365 acre-feet of water received by OCWD under the

transfer agreement. The agreement is for a total of 10,000 acre-feet of

water, which will provide a year’s supply of water to about 20,000 Orange

County families.

The transfer helps to solve a lingering problem for San Bernardino

County, where high levels of ground water threatens to damage property in

the Bunker Hill area. Orange County will benefit from a low-cost source

($1.5 million compared to at least $2.5 million from other imported

sources) of high-quality water that will provide 10,000 acre-feet of

ground water.

Income from the water deal will be used by the Western Municipal and San

Bernardino Valley Municipal Water Districts to cover costs related to

water pumping, conservation efforts and water quality improvements within

their service areas.

Pepperoni, cheese and toys

Papa John’s Pizza has teamed up with Toys For Tots and JAKKS Pacific

Inc., to bring a happy holiday season to needy children. Papa John’s “We

Deliver! You Deliver!” holiday program gives people the chance to make a

donation to Toys For Tots, without ever having to leave home. When

customers order their next pizza from Papa John’s, a Papa John’s delivery

person will drop off their pizza and take their toy donation right at

their door. As a partner with Papa John’s, JAKKS Pacific will match all

toys collected by Papa John’s. To thank customers for their donations,

Papa John’s will give customers a coupon good for a free pizza with the

purchase of any pizza, which can be redeemed on their next order.

In addition to the free pizza offer, customers donating a toy to Toys For

Tots through Papa John’s program will be entered in a grand prize

drawing. One grand prize winner will receive a Dolby Digital Home Theater

System.

The program runs through Dec. 19. Coupons will be valid for redemption

through Jan. 31. Papa John’s has two locations in Huntington Beach, 16105

Goldenwest St., (714) 847-4000, and 19008 Beach Blvd., (714) 378-9888.

Holiday book sale

The Fountain Valley Library Bookstore at the library, 17635 Los Alamos,

will hold its annual Holiday Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library.

All proceeds go to the library to purchase new books.

New city drop box

The city added a walk-up deposit box to its list of services for

residents. Located between the fountains and the Civic Center, the new

deposit box makes it easier to drop off water bill payments. Same-day

credit is given for payments received before 3 p.m. each business day.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOLIDAY GIFT

Huntington Beach and neighboring city residents can get an early jump on

the gift-giving season at the ultra-low flush toilet giveaway. It runs

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 11, at the Huntington Beach water operations

yard, 19001 Huntington St. People who can ensure they will have their new

toilets installed within a month are eligible for up to three ultra-low

flush toilets, including wax ring, bolts and installation information.

Customers will need to bring a current water bill and a photo ID. Old

toilets must be returned to the water operations yard from 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. Jan. 8

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CBI

The Citizen’s Bureau of Investigation announced the appointment of John

Boag, known professionally as Jonathan B., as the third executive

director of the CBI. The bureau was founded by William Mello in 1994 to

investigate and make public, waste, fraud and abuse in government. CBI

has been involved in many high profile cases throughout its existence,

including pension spiking; pay and perks of city employees; police

outdoor gun range; FBI investigation of civil rights abuses by the

Huntington Beach Police Department; political contributions by Huntington

Beach employee labor unions; the Huntington Beach Police Department

internal affairs; and illegal activities of the city attorney’s office.

For more information about CBI, call (714) 479-7471.

FOOD DRIVE

The Graham Chiropractic Health Center will host its seventh biannual food

drive Monday through Saturday. The center, at 18582 Main St., in

Huntington Beach, will provide complimentary services to all new and

returning patients in exchange for a $20 donation or nonperishable food

donation worth $20. For more information, call Dr. Glen Cauble at (714)

848-8102.

PRAYER FOR PEACE

Congregation B’nai Tzedek of Fountain Valley will host the members of the

Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science in a Service for Peace on

Dec. 31. On the last day of 1999 at noon Greenwich Mean Time, 4 a.m.

Pacific Standard Time, people of all faiths throughout the world will

join in a prayer for peace. The community is welcome to this predawn

service of reflection and celebration. Congregation B’nai Tzedek is at

9669 Talbert Ave. For more information, call the temple at (714)

963-4611.

BOLSA CHICA BOOK PARTY

The Bolsa Chica Land Trust is inviting members and friends to a

celebration party from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Talbert Room of the

Central Library, 7111 Talbert, Huntington Beach. The celebration is for

the book, “Celebrate the Bolsa Chica.” Refreshments will be served and

the authors will read from the book. Books will be available at the party

for $9.50. For more information, call (714) 960-9939 or (714) 536-4835.

OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santas & Friends Gift Collection --

Orange County, needs your help! Please drop off gift certificates, cash

donations and unwrapped gifts suitable for children, teenagers, or senior

citizens at any of the 27 branch libraries in Orange County, now through

Dec. 22. Contributions are tax-deductible, and can make a big difference

in the holiday joy of a friend or neighbor. All branch libraries will be

closed Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New

Year’s.

STORYTELLER AT LIBRARY

Troubadour and storyteller Ken Frawley will entertain all ages at 2 p.m.

Dec. 18 with his holiday songs and tales. Audience participation is

encouraged and the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will provide

refreshments. The Fountain Valley Library is at 17635 Los Alamos; call

(714) 962-1324.