Construotion the constructionoftheAdaBlanche
From page I Wrigley Schreiner Building will
expand the present museum's
actively set out to look for a solu- space by over 8,000 square feet.
tion that would lessen the burden Exhibition space will more
of construction on the Island's than double with spaces dedicat-
dwindling water supply, ed to plein air painting, Catalina
"We are keenly aware of the Island history and special exhi-
water crisis this community is bitions traveling to the museum
facing," said Mike Flynn, owner from around the world.
of Christopherhill Development. Amenities in the new building
"We have worked out an arrange- will include a spacious entrance
ment with the Los Angeles lobby and visitor center, a digital
Department of Water and Power theater, an atrium and sculpture
to purchase water on the mainland garden, an expansive museum
and ship it to the Island," Flynn store, and a vault area dedicated to
said. "A meter has been added to staff offices, storage and research.
a hydrant located near Catalina The Catalina Island Museum is
Freight Line in Wilmington. One- Avalon's sole institution devoted
hundred-twenty water totes have to art, culture and history.
been obtained for transport. Each The museum, its digital theater
tote holds approximately 275 gal- and store are currently located on
Ions of water and will be barged the ground floor of Avalon's his-
back and forth as needed. With toric Casino and are open seven
the use of these totes, not one drop days a week, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
of potable water from Avalon will For more information, the
be used for the remainder of the museum may be reached by phone
museum's construction project" at 310-510-2414.
This solution is significant,
The Catalina Island Museum's Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building, seen here, is slated to open in early 2015.
saving the Island 33,000 gallons
of water needed to mix the rest of
the concrete for the museum's new
building. With Flynn s help, other
local companies have followed
suit. The Santa Catalina Island
Company has also purchased 120
totes to supply water for their cur-
rent construction projects happen-
ing throughout Avalon.
"The Ada Blanche Wrigley
Schreiner Building is already
considered unique for a museum
building due to the use of prefabri-
cated materials in its design," said
the museum's Executive Director
Dr. Michael De Marsche. "We are Water totes---each holding approximately 275 gallons sit on Metr0pole
proud to be a leading example of Avenue in front of museum construction site• Christopherhill Development
innovative solutions for our com- brought the water from the mainland to build the Ada Blanche Wrigley
munity as we face additional water Schreiner Building of the Catalina Island Museum,
rationing and restrictions in the
coming months."
Designed by the architec-
tural firm of Marengo Morton
Architects of La Jolla, California,
Accidents
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301 and §25 CreJcent inivenuo
Island Medical Center
The men were initially transport-
ed to Avalon for possible Medevac
to the mainland. However, due
to poor visibility on the mainland
side a rescue helicopter could not
take off and it was decided to
transfer the injured men by boat
across the channel.
According to Capt. Black, the
patients were taken to Cabrillo
Marina in San Pedro and trans-
ferred to L.A. City Fire Department
vehicles for the final leg of the trip
to the hospital.
hicle Noise n
for retesting and late vehicles
as part of the annual
. hicle Registr )r
Will be condujj Mi day mornings
'r°m 9r( 1 0 PM
THE QUALITY OF LIFE tN AVALON
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Vehicles that do not pass Vehicle Noise Testing will have until
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 to be re-tested & pass without penalty.
Vehicles that do not pass can return during testing times for retesting
with no penalty and will ~ceive the City permit upon passing at the
standard cost: $29. Late vehicles fee: $25.
VEHICLES 6,000
82
Decibel Standards:
ALL OTHER VEHICLES
Ibs OR GREATER MOTORCYCLES {incl. AUTOETtqES, aka. GOLF CARTS)
dB 77 dB 74 dB
AMC Sec. 4-4.1713
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit www.cityofavalon.com
Contact Avalon City Hall: 310-510-0220
Email Jordan Monroe, Management Aide:
jmonroe@cityofavalon.com
ONE STEP AT A TIME " GOALS IN MIND - INTENTIONAL DESIGN
Catalina Island Medical Center's
state-of-the-art Siemens CT Scanner
can provide the diagnostic images
needed for nearly all medical conditionsl
Simply let your physician know you
would prefer to have your diagnostic
imaging completed on the islmad.
• Familiar places and familiar faces •
• No appointment needed •
• Scans available immediately on CD •
Images sent electronically to your physician *
Please call for more information.
• Tracey Norton, DO (31o) 51o-o7oo
1oo Falls Canyon Road
• Laura Ulibarri, MD
PO Box 1563, Avalon 90704
• Monte Mellon, MD www.CIMedicalCenter.org
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