The effects of expansion of Disneyland to G. Grove

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The “coffee” events will begin on May 20 at Ponderosa Park, 2100 S. Haster St.

While none of these plans are directly involved with Garden Grove, the dozen or so large hotels constructed along Harbor Boulevard from the Anaheim

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The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $85,000 and funds are from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Also, the council will consider updating or creating rules and regulations relating to “payday” lender businesses within the city. Such items could include restrictions on operating hours, distancing requirements, and limits on the number of such permitted businesses in the city.

The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Center, 7800 Katella Ave.

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• Replace the current park restrooms at West Haven Park, 12252 West St., with a new pre-fabricated building that will have four restroom stalls.

The council will meet in the Community Meeting Center, 11330 Stanford Ave. at 6:30 p.m.

The next meeting after that is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m.

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To date, confirmed cases of coronavirus in Orange County are at 720,239 and deaths at 8,127.

At the State of the City event in Garden Grove recently, Mayor Steve Jones noted that “transient occupancy tax” from hotels had generated a record $27 million in revenue.

Three new hotels are on the drawing boards on Harbor in Garden Grove and a fourth is approaching completion at a site south of Garden Grove Boulevard.

Additionally, Garden Grove’s hotel area is allied with Anaheim’s under the name “Grove District” seeking to promote tourism to the region.

JIm Tortolano Editor and Publisher

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Are you ready for your cold water crisis?

Pat Ryan, in his sci-fi novel “Alas Babylon,” wrote that “civilization is like snow in the desert.” Thin and fragile and subject to vanishing under a bit of heat.

Recently hot water ceased to flow in our lovely home in Garden Grove. That may not seem like much of a crisis to you, but we take more showers and baths than Aquaman’s family.

Eight reductions in speed limits around town were approved this week by the Huntington Beach City Council.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council voted 7-0 to adopt an ordinance for the following changes.

• 17th Street: Pacific Coast Highway from 35 miles an hour to 30 miles an hour

• Atlanta Avenue: Newland Street to Magnolia Street from 45 to 40

Retorts

Jim Tortolano

It being late in the evening, we despaired of getting a plumber out in a timely fashion, so we resigned ourselves to a cold shower the next day and for who knows how much longer than that. We have twin tankless water heaters, which employ a technology that resembles (to me, anyway) more Hogwart’s than Home Depot.

Left with no acceptable alternative, we proceeded to improvise. You fill up a big beaker with water, nuke it in the microwave, and take it (along with a smaller pouring cup) into the shower. You steel yourself to the bite of the cold water, and rinse off with dips from the pre-heated aqua, and the end result is tolerable, if not exactly enjoyable.

Luckily, in May, even unheated water is not exactly frigid, and like getting into a swimming pool, you get used to it after a bit. No frostbite cases were reported.

We summoned a local plumber, who arrived quickly the same day and restored the flow of warm H20.

The “crisis” was over, but it put in our minds how much we take for granted the comforts of our high-tech, cushy existence. We flip a switch and expect

Who will be the 2023

‘Voice of Garden Grove’

The Garden Grove Community Foundation is looking for vocally talented local high school students to compete in the 11th annual The Voice of Garden Grove singing competition for a chance to win $500 and the title “The Voice of Garden Grove 2023.” Another $500 will be donated towards the winning student’s high school choir.

To be considered an official contestant of The Voice of Garden Grove, students must be in grade level 9-12 and enrolled in a Garden Grove Unified School District high school, or attend private school or homeschool and live in Garden Grove.

There will be three in-person auditions, located at the Community Meeting Center (11300 Stanford Ave.): Tuesday, May 16 from 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 6 from 1:30- 3:00 p.m, and Monday, June 12 from 4-5:30 p.m.

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• Delaware Street: Atlanta Avenue to Adams Avenue 35 to 30

• Delaware Street: Garfield Avenue to Ellis Avenue 35 to 30

• Graham Street: South city limit to Slater Avenue 35 to 30

• Orange Avenue: 1st Street to 17th Street 30 to 25.

• Peninsula Lane: Summit Drive to Garfield Avenue 35 to 30. The new limits become effective 30 days after adoption.

Also on Tuesday, the council approved the city’s action plan for federal Community Development Block Grants and Home Investment Entitlement Grants programs.

The next meeting of the council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16.

More light is coming to the Garden Grove Park

Garden Grove Park’s new all-inclusive aircraft-themed playground, located at 9301 Westminster Ave., will undergo construction along its outer perimeter beginning Monday, May 8 through the end of the month. Park goers are advised that the playground will remain open during construction.

The project consists of adding four new, energy efficient light poles that will further illuminate the area at night. Temporary fencing will be installed along the construction zone.

Part of a $1.3 million improvement project, Garden Grove Park recently underwent an extensive enhancement that included the installment of the new playground, large pavilion with built-in barbecues, dining, and preparation tables, three picnic tables, and an ADA accessible walkway. The lighting installation will complete the improvement project.