GIVING THANKS

I’m thankful this year for loving sons and caring neighbors; my new

titanium knee replacements and the doctor who gave them to me; the Animal

Assistance League, which rescued a four-pound abused Chihuahua, named

Rosie Jean and the light of my life; Fred Rodriguez, my postal carrier of

many years, pleasant and so prompt, one can tell time by him; seven

decades of a mostly happy life . . . living to see a great-grandchild;

and all the personal freedoms that living in America brings. God bless

her.

I love the holiday of Thanksgiving, the only true holiday that

merchants don’t make mincemeat of. There are so many blessings that we

enjoy, especially here in Huntington Beach. Thanks for hearing me out and

giving me the opportunity to search my soul.

PEG RICHIE

Huntington Beach

In the postelection period of the Huntington Beach City Council race,

I’m glad for the opportunity to run for political office. Thanks to the

10,050 who voted for me. Most of all, I’m thankful for life. Also, for a

caring participatory community. We are fortunate to live in a country

where anyone can speak one’s hopes and dreams, and take an active part in

developing those for our local friends and neighbors.

Our Huntington Beach family includes some of the most fortunate people

in the world, enjoying a very affluent, fulfilling lifestyle. Thanks to

God for so many reasons to be grateful.

DIANNE LENNING

Huntington Beach

I am thankful for a healthy family and good friendships. I’m also

thankful for parents and teachers who share a positive approach toward

maintaining quality education in this community.

PAM OGDON

Trustee-elect

Ocean View School District

With the campaign behind us, I am very thankful for the support and

understanding of my husband, Kim, and our three children -- Brian, Sara

and Keith. I am also thankful for my many friends and supporters who

spent countless hours of hard work on my behalf and to the thousands of

voters who showed their overwhelming confidence at the polls. Thank you

so much.

SUSAN HENRY

Trustee-elect

Huntington Beach Union High School District

I am thankful for the army of volunteers in Huntington Beach who

contribute their time, money and passions toward making our city a great

place to live.

DEBBIE COOK

Councilwoman-elect

Huntington Beach

I am grateful for the love and support of my wife and family, the

unconditional trust of a 7-year-old son, the good health and mental

acuity of a 95-year-old mother, the ethics of my co-workers, the

confidence that the education community has again placed in me and to

live in a country that enables anyone to achieve their dreams as long as

they are willing to put in the effort.

MICHAEL SIMONS

Trustee

Huntington Beach Union High School District

I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve the people of the 67th

District as their new assemblyman and am looking forward to the

challenges that lie ahead. I’m also grateful to have lived in Huntington

Beach for the past 28 years, one of the greatest cities in America.”

TOM HARMAN

Councilman

Huntington BeachAssemblyman-elect

67th Assembly District

There is so much to be thankful for today and every day. I’m thankful

for the support and love of my wife and my family, the friendship I share

with many, good health, a satisfying career, the opportunity to serve my

community and the ability to help others. I’m thankful that we are living

in relatively prosperous and peaceful times.

LARRY CRANDALL

Councilman

Fountain Valley