We could take the $20,000,000—the energy of all of us together—the help of our local government—and do something about making our seawall a little taller and our Island a little safer from the inevitable rising waters.  Now, that is not aesthetic!!!!


(Pictures Courtesy of the Orange County Register http://www.ocregister.com)



15th ANNUAL BALBOA ISLAND ART WALK
Sunday May 17, 2009
9:00 am—5:00 pm
South Bayfront Boardwalk
This fine art show features artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography.  Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day on four stages along the walk. Performing musicians include the Retros, Don Ross Duo, Rick Sherman and Alan Remington, Jim Roberts, and Garry Gould, Limited-edition Artwalk posters and t-shirts will be available for purchase at Sapphire & South Bayfront..
Brought to you by Mary Hardesty Realty 949.675.3612

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL

The Newport Beach Film Festival will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with two outstanding feature films.  The Festival will kick off its eight day run with the Opening Night screening of Screen Media Film’s Lymelife on April 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm at Edwards Big Newport and close with the West Coast premiere of Fox Searchlight’s (500) Days of Summer on April 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm at Regency Lido Theatre.  The Newport Beach Film Festival is celebrated as one of the leading lifestyle film festivals in the United States.  Annually presenting over 350 films from over 35 countries.  For more information and tickets visit http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com

TIP OF THE MONTH
People who eat large amounts of red meat and processed meats face a greater risk from premature death and heart disease and CANCER, the National Cancer Institute research shows.  A study of over half a million American men and women bolsters evidence of health risks with diets loaded with red meat such as hamburger and processed meats.  Over ten years eating the equivalent of a quarter pounder a day gave men a 22% higher risk of dying of cancer and a 27% higher risk of dying of heart disease.  The women’s rates were 20% and 50% respectively.  The healthy amount of red meat in a person’s diet was just 5 ounces weekly


LIGHTS—LIGHTS—LIGHTS If you would like a safety issue—think about this.  The light poles in the alleys will all be coming down and as of now we have only 25 residents who have allowed an easement on their property to provide new light poles in our dark alleys at night.  25 light poles for 39 blocks—not including the Bayfronts.
Everyone get ready to invest in motion sensors on the back of your property.  My alley is already lit that way—but that is what will have to happen to keep our alleys safe and secure!!!
Now there is a REAL safety issue!!



FROM THE INTERNET:
Here is the current SCE policy with poles, which you can quote in one of your flyers to rebut the point that the poles are falling down . .
Thank you for visiting SCE’s Web Site
Currently Our SCE inspection process is as follows:
For Overhead (poles) once year patrol.
Overhead detail inspection once every five years.
For Underground equipment every 3 years.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact us by e-mail at ww.sce.com or call our Customer Communication Center at 1.800.655.4555 which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your convenience.
Sincerely,
J. Jones
Customer Communication Organization
Southern California Edison