HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/6/2011 - Agenda Packet (19)THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS RECEIVED FROM THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF NEWPORT HARBOR
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Laura Detwellen
Director, Parks & Recreation and Senior Services
City of Newport Beach
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Newport Beach, CA 93663
Dear Lora:
The Exchange Club's Second Annual Field of Honor was a huge success due, in
large pert, to you and your departments cooperation and support. Your personal
attention to our numerous requests for help is greatly appreciated by the
Exchange Club of Newport Harbor leadership and the Field of Honor Planning
Committee.
Speciflally, please thank Matt Dingwall For all of hls help and patience, guiding us
through the process of searing the proper permits. geven Pekar and Kim
Pederson assisted us at the park site, and Herb (mm Geneal Services helped with
a generator. All of you made our huge task so much easlen
On another note, we have heard that you received complaints from some
residents that the flags were up too long and were an annoyance to those who
visit Castaways Park on a regular basis. Howevep we want to goo cunt that
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we ha received dozens of requests and suggestions form visitors to the Field of
Honor that we should keep the flags flying longer, some suggesting that we keep
the 'laid of Honor up until Memorial Day weekend. Many vieitors, after having
walked through the Field, stopped by to thank us for sponsoring the seem,
Me Axbange CUB is looklrg prevent to a TmM Annual Field of HOmr, testing
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Again, thank you for all year support.
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lorry Ruckus, Co -chair
Field of Honor Planning Committee
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POOL LIFEGUARDS PUT THROUGH THE TEST...
Summer Pool Lifeguards who have been working at Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center & Newport Harbor
High School this summer prepared for a safe season by attending multiple trainings. The summer swim
lessons began June 27. Training dates and topics for the Lifeguards included:
• Saturday, June 18 — Review of CPR and first aid at an in- service training at Newport Harbor High
School.
• Sunday, June 19 — Review of teaching techniques for swim lessons, CERTs, first aid, and general
pool operations.
• Friday, June 24 — Test to renew American Red Cross pool certification, including in -water practical
exams and written tests.
• Saturday, June 25— Review of policies and procedures.
This demanding training schedule prepares lifeguard staff for a safe and efficient environment on the pool
deck this summer.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CORONA DEL MAR SCENIC 5K!
On June 4, under the normal "June gloom" gray skies, approximately 2,200 men, women and children met
on the bluffs above Big Corona State Beach to participate in the running of the 301h annual Corona del Mar
Scenic 5K Run. All four events (Men's 5K, Women's' 5K, 2 Mile Walk and the Dolphin Dash for kids) went
off on time!
After a patriotic medley sung by CdM resident and former Miss Sr. America Dorcas Preston, special guest
Jim Palmer, Hall of Famer and former pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, joined Mayor Mike Henn and
Hoag Hospital's Dr. Afable to start the Men's 5K at 7:55 am sharp.