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Disneyland Urges Health Officials to Declare Park Safe After Measles Outbreak by estefania zavala An outbreak of measles in Disneyland visitors in January and early February caused park officials to ask the California health department to stress the safety of the park in press releases. The outbreak warnings began on Jan. 7 when health officials warned the public that nine cases of the measles, seven cases in California and two in Utah, had been traced back to visits to the Disneyland amusement park. There was only one instance of measles in a person who had been vaccinated, according to an NBC News timeline. Panic ensued from those statements, resulting in the University of California requiring its future students to be vaccinated for measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, meningococcus, tetanus, and whooping cough; under a plan set to take effect in
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Assistance League of Anaheim Celebrates 25 and 75 Years By carol latham
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2017, announced the UC Newsroom. From this outbreak and panic stemmed a series of emails from Disneyland park executives to California department health officials, urging that they insert language in their alerts from the Orange County Health Agency to make it clear that the park was
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not responsible for the outbreak. Another set of suggestions urged health officials to tell the public that Disneyland was safe for vaccinated people. According to an NBC news timeline, more than 73 people have been diagnosed with Please see page 2
Paul Revere Park Celebrates Grand Opening The City's newest park, Paul Revere Park (160 West Guinida Lane), recently opened to hundreds of excited community members and families. The new park features a beach volleyball court, playground area, exercise stations, picnic areas, a gazebo, beach volleyball court, playground area, landscape irrigation and planting, security lights, exercise stations, hardscape (concrete and decomposed granite walkways) and a one-of-a kind mosaic mural depicting Paul
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Revere's infamous midnight ride. The beautiful mural at the park entry is the park's focal point. The mural was created using drawings from students at nearby Paul Revere Elementary. Photos of the park may be seen at the City’s Facebook page.
Few service organizations have had the lasting legacy and history as Assistance League® Anaheim, a Chapter of National Assistance League. This year, this all volunteer not-for-profit organization, celebrates 75 years of serving the Anaheim community. Some of these services include providing school uniforms and hygiene kits through Operation School Bell, books and vision care to children in need in the elementary schools; personal care packages to the police for victims of violence and, much more. To continue their mission to serve the community Assistance League Anaheim is always looking for new members. Each year their fund raising fashion show, silent auction and luncheon raises the necessary monies to benefit the less fortunate students and members of our community. Sponsorship, underwriting and advertising opportunities are still available, and donations of goods, service or other financial support are appreciated. This year marks their 25th annual event. This year's theme “Silver & Diamond – Our Anniversary Celebration” will be held on May 2 at the Disneyland Hotel/ Grand Ballroom. The extenPlease see page 4
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Orange County Symphony Presents Beethoven’s 7th The Resident Orchestra of the City of Anaheim Presents the Beloved Masterwork
The Orange County Symphony (OCS) will give the third concert of its 2014-15 season on Sunday, Mar. 8, featuring favorites for string orchestra and closing with Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 7. Jean Sibelius wrote his Andante festivo for string quartet in 1922, and rearranged it for string orchestra (plus optional timpani!) in 1938. Flowing and hymn-like, with a rhapsodic melody supported by shimmering harmonies, the singlemovement piece of one of the very few that the composer chose to conduct and record himself. Edward Elgar’s Serenade to Strings, written in 1892 and perhaps the composer’s first “mature” work, is a marvel of idiomatic writing for strings, taking a glorious journey over its breathtaking twelve minutes. The frenetically spectacular Tarantella of Giovanni Bottesini, one of the staples of solo bass repertory, will feature Chris Hornung, OCS’s princi-
Orange County Wind Ensemble, April 2009
pal contrabassist. The cornerstone of the concert will be Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, perhaps best known for its
unforgettable second movement, recently featured in the climactic scene of The King’s Speech. From the inspired madness of the opening movement to the rousing jubilation of the finale, the entire work presents Beethoven at his most inspired, and will be a performance not to be missed. Founded in 1985, the Orange County Symphony is a regional semi-professional orchestra serving a metropolitan area of approximately 3 million people. The OCS is honored to be part of the Anaheim community and, in July, 2011, was designated as the Resident Symphony Orchestra of the City of Anaheim. The organization also recently initiated an after-school music education program in collaboration with
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the Anaheim City School District, serving over 1000 students in over ten schools. The orchestra is led by Dr. David Rentz, an accomplished choral, orchestral, and opera conductor, who currently serves on the faculty of Chaffey College, as choral director at the First Congregational Church of Riverside, and as resident conductor of the Chamber Opera Players of Los Angeles. Anaheim Center for the Performing Arts at Servite, 1942 West La Palma Avenue. 6:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. pre-concert talk. $20/general admission; $15/seniors and students. Free parking on site. For information please contact: ocsymphony.org.
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measles in California since the initial December outbreak. Fifty of those cases have been linked back to Disneyland. Lisa Haines, a Disneyland spokeswoman, asserted that the contact between health officials and Disneyland executives was “to ensure that factual and accurate information flowed both ways to avoid confusion and properly inform the public." One such email, sent by Cathi Killian, vice president of communications at Disney stated that, “Our goal is to ensure people know that the exposure period at the Disneyland Resort is now over, that this has nothing to do with Disneyland and this could happen anywhere," Killian added: "Can you please let us know if you are able to help us on this front?" In one of the emails, Disneyland's chief medical officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel, forwarded to California's top epidemiologist, Dr. Gil Chavez, a statement from Disneyland's public relations arm with "some points," which stressed that "It is absolutely safe to visit these places, including the Disneyland Resort, if you are vaccinated." Chavez replied that Disneyland's statement was "100 percent consistent" with what he said publicly a day earlier, when he announced that it was fine to visit Disneyland with the proper vaccinations but that those who haven't gotten their shots should stay away. Chavez went ahead and had a version of Disneyland's statement posted on the state health department's website. Deanne Thompson, spokeswoman for the Orange County
health department, told the AP that Disneyland made "no attempt to control or pressure" the department to incorporate any suggestions. The AP confirms that there is no evidence that either Disneyland or health officials tried to minimize the importance of the outbreak or lead the public astray in any way. Meanwhile, Anthony Lujan,
Anaheim resident and UC Riverside Biology student, claims that this outbreak should not be an issue for those who are vaccinated. “I told all my friends and my girlfriend to make sure they were vaccinated. It’s just irresponsible not to do it.” Information from the OC Register, the University of California Newsroom and NBC News was used in this article.
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IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers The Internal Revenue Service Feb. 6 announced the launch of a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. This searchable directory on IRS.gov will help taxpayers find a tax professional with credentials and select qualifications to help them prepare their tax returns. The directory is a searchable, sortable listing featuring: the name, city, state and zip code of attorneys, CPAs, enrolled agents and those who have completed the requirements for the voluntary IRS Annual Filing Season Program. All preparers listed also have valid 2015 Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN). Taxpayers may search the directory using the preferred credentials or qualifications they seek in a preparer, or by a preparer’s location, including professionals who practice abroad. Tax return preparers with PTINs who are not attorneys, CPAs, enrolled agents or Annual Filing Season Program participants are not included in the directory, nor are volunteer tax return preparers who offer free services. The IRS provides extensive information on IRS.gov/ aca to help taxpayers better understand the details of the new health care law. Many tax
professionals, including those listed on the new directory, will be able to help taxpayers understand these changes. More than 140 million individual tax returns were filed last year, and more than half of them were prepared with the help of a paid return preparer. To help taxpayers navigate the different types of professional tax help available, last December, the IRS unveiled IRS.gov/ chooseataxpro, a page that explains the different categories of professionals. Taxpayers can also use a newpartner page available on IRS.gov that provides links to the web sites of national non-profit tax professional groups, which can help provide additional information for taxpayers seeking the right type of qualified help. The IRS also offers free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers. But whether using a paid tax professional, relying on the help of a volunteer or preparing their own returns, taxpayers should consider preparing and filing their returns electronically. Electronic filing is the easiest way to file a complete and accurate tax return. There are a variety of electronic filing options, including IRS Free File for qualified taxpayers, commercial software and professional assistance.
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sive Silent Auction starts at 10:30 a.m. with the doors to the ballroom opening at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are $125 per person. The 2015 Honorees are Anaheim's PHOTOMATION and the Hesketh Family. They will be recognized during the luncheon which precedes the fashion show. This year's fashion show
will feature fashions from Macy's - South Coast Plaza, ArtRagous – Orange, La Galleria – Tustin, Allen's Tuxedos – Fullerton, White House Black Market – Main Place, Santa Ana. For more information on the League, membership or this celebration e-mail: assistanceleagueanaheim@gmail. com.
Quartermania Planned Mar 7 The Anaheim Altrusa Foundation is hosting a Quartermania event on Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Anaheim United Methodist Church Hall. Preview shopping commences at 10:30 a.m. with a start time of 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This event is being held in collaboration with the North Orange County ROP Career Education Foundation. Vendors will include: Pampered Chef, Wrapped Skirts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Origami Owl Jewelry, Dove Chocolates, Made from the Heart, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Trendemics, Partylite, Tastefully Simple, Project Home, Tupperware and Violet Pumpkin. There will even be items for men, too. Guests must be 18 years old or over---no exceptions. Reservations are required. The deadline for tickets is February 27. To purchase a seat please call (714) 752-3211 or altrusaanaheimfoundation@gmail. com. All checks may be sent to P.O. Box 8468, Anaheim, CA 92812 and made payable to the Altrusa Anaheim Foundation, indicating the organization being supported and the names of guests. Cost is $15/person in advance and includes a light lunch, desserts, opportunity
tickets and Auction Paddle. Quarters may be purchased to supplement those brought by the guests. Come and enjoy a fun-filled time. Bring a new children's book and receive an opportunity ticket to win a special basket. Tickets sales by each organization will benefit the individual organization's service projects. Funds raised by Altrusa will support the Anaheim club's community service projects which include the Blankets with Love Project, Pathways of Hope, Women's Transitional Living Center, and a variety of literacy projects. These include UCI's take-away books for patients and their caregivers, as well as and resource material for cancer patients; the 4-6th grade Creative Writing Project, books for the Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim and Anaheim Family YMCA, Project Dignity; JOYA after-school mentoring program; scholarships for ROP. Ticket sales through the ROP Career Education Foundation will benefit their Career Education Programs. The Altrusa Anaheim Foundation I and NOROP CEF are 501[c][3] nonprofit organization.