USC <strong>Huntington</strong> Beach Alumni Associationby George Demos, past PresidentCelebrating “Mr. Trojan,” Dr. George Higue’s 95th birthday(rear center) at his waterfront home in <strong>Huntington</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong>,March 21. George’s daughter, Michelle Hollub is seated frontrow center (holding dog).At a recent USC Alumni event, George Demos (left) andRic Tarantino congratulate a <strong>for</strong>mer USC fullback, great Sam“Bam” Cunningham.HHPOA Announces Summer Concert Dateby Lisa ZeenMark your calendars and plan toattend the <strong>Huntington</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> PropertyOwner’s Association Concert in the Parkon Sunday, August 15, <strong>2010</strong> at 4:30 p.m.The HHPOA Board Member’s invite all<strong>Harbour</strong> residents, friends and familymembers to the free concert in the beautiful<strong>Harbour</strong> View Park on SaybrookLane. This will be the 6th AnnualHHPOA Concert in the Park, andpromises to be another fun, neighborly,music-fi lled social event <strong>for</strong> <strong>Huntington</strong><strong>Harbour</strong>ites.Community events, like thisopen-air concert, are a segment of theHHPOA Board’s continuous campaigntoward improving the quality of lifein the area. Ongoing maintenanceand landscaping projects are also aPam FreyRealtor #01483223STAR’s, Top 10% ProducerTop 5 Realtor NetworkOC Estate Homes800 - 726 - 0115I will give you 1 year of anti-aging, painrelief, detox and weight loss treatments.Call me <strong>for</strong> details. Go to: FirstClassSalon.comWe are Real Estate Specialists <strong>for</strong> Listings,Rentals, Short Sales (certified) and PropertyManagement. Call me <strong>for</strong> property in<strong>for</strong>mation.OCEstateHomes.comlarge portion of the HHPOA’s work tobeautify <strong>Huntington</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong>. The associationcan only move <strong>for</strong>ward by residentmembership participation, as well asyearly membership renewal. Membershipdues are just seventy-five dollars a year,and the benefits go directly back intothe many <strong>Huntington</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> neighborhoodsunder the direction of theassociation.To learn more about the HHPOAor to become a member, visit the newlynamed website: www.myhhpoa.org .You may also call the association at714.840.7877. HHPOA membership isa great way <strong>for</strong> you to help assure yourcommunity’s positive property values,while enjoying the good life the harbourhas to offer. Remember to mark your calendar,and plan to attend the 6th AnnualHHPOA Concert in the Park on Sunday,August 15, <strong>2010</strong>.16881 Algonquin Street, H.B. 92649714·846·0688 562·592·3020Fax 714·846·7083RememberDads & Grads... 6
Bolsa Chica Conservancyby Kati PatonaiAn exciting new educational andpublic outreach program is starting in latespring at the Bolsa Chica Conservancy,named Eye On Nest-sites (EONS). In collaborationwith the Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Departmentof Fish and Game (DFG) and the Cali<strong>for</strong>niaDepartment of Parks and Recreation, thisnew program will focus on the nestingsuccess of the endangered Cali<strong>for</strong>nia leasttern and threatened Western Snowy Plovercolonies at the Bolsa Chica EcologicalReserve. It is designed to be an immersiveprogram that engages the public to learnmore about nesting birds and the wildlifeat Bolsa Chica.As these species are under protection,Bolsa Chica offers a unique opportunity<strong>for</strong> interested students and the generalpublic to get up-close and observe thesebirds during their summer breeding season.Observations will be taking place atNest Site 1, which can be viewed at theend of the boardwalk located at the SouthLot. Trained naturalists will be available toprovide in<strong>for</strong>mation to the visiting public,while the public participates in recordingobservations of nesting birds and anyAmigos de BolsaChicaby Laura HoldenwhiteAmigos de Bolsa Chica offers freepublic tours from 9 to 10:30am, leavingevery 15 minutes, the fi rst Saturdayof each month at the pedestrian bridgeat the Bolsa Chica wetlands on PacificCoast Highway across from Bolsa ChicaState Beach.714-840-1575www.amigosdebolsachica.orgwildlife activity. In particular, speciesidentification, number of eggs, hatchlingsand adults will be recorded as well as otherbirds and possible predators. But, thisprogram is more than just about birds! Itis designed to teach field data collectionmethods, learn identification of birds andtheir predators, statistical data analysis, andto get a glimpse into the behind-the-scenesactivities at the reserve – a true experience!Data collected from the observations willbe recorded in a web-based program thatcan be viewed by students and researchersfrom around the world.EONS Guides will be trained to workwith the visiting public and volunteersto specific nest sites and conduct on-sitemonitoring of these species. A trainingsession was recently conducted at theInterpretive Center with fi fteen volunteers.Volunteers will rotate in shifts from 6 a.m.to 6 p.m. to monitor the Nest Site 1, whichis located at the end of the boardwalk fromthe south lot. More training sessions willbe conducted in July to allow more volunteersto participate. If you are familiar withbirding and the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, youmay apply as an EONS Guide. Studentsare encouraged to apply <strong>for</strong> school credit aswell! If you are interested in applying as anEONS Guide, please contact Kati Patonai,Program Coordinator at Kati@bolsachica.org or at 714.846.1114.This program will run in conjunctionwith the ongoing surveys conducted bythe Department of Fish and Game. Theextended survey hours will help acquiremuch needed data to better understandwhy these populations are failing torecover. Additionally, this activity willgather comparable data with other regions7and local nesting sites, such as the SealBeach Wildlife Refuge and the Least TernNatural Preserve in <strong>Huntington</strong> Beach.We hope to increase our knowledge bycollecting relevant biological field data tobetter understand the needs, challengesand threats to these species, and to raisepublic awareness of the importance of suchnesting grounds and wetland habitats.To help fund the Bolsa ChicaConservancy’s education and habitatprograms like EONS, Fred’s Mexican Caféon Main and PCH is hosting a fundraisingbrunch on July 4th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Come watch the city of <strong>Huntington</strong> BeachJuly 4th parade, the largest in the nation,in style! Enjoy brunch with your friendsand family while watching the parade inthe com<strong>for</strong>t of Fred’s Mexican Cantina’socean view seats. It’s <strong>for</strong> a good cause! Allproceeds will benefit the education andhabitat restoration programs of the BolsaChica Conservancy. Tickets are $35 <strong>for</strong>adults and $15 <strong>for</strong> children 10 and under.Buy your tickets now or call 714.846.1114<strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation.