Thank you so much for covering the story about the annual Ocean Beach MainStreet Association awards celebration on Oct. 22 (“OBMA honors key community standouts, stars.” Oct. 29 Beacon, page 3).  I want to make sure that a number of businesses are thanked for their involvement, especially in light of the current economic climate. The Ocean Beach branch of Union Bank sponsored the event for the sixth year in a row and 18 restaurants in the area donated food and refreshments.  Their generosity was apparent.  The tables overflowed with a wonderful array of foods from local establishments including: Bar-B-Que House, Poma’s, Beach Sweets, Espresso Pizza, Newport Quik, Blue Parrot, Liticker’s, CJ’s Bakery, Olive Tree Marketplace, Bravo’s Mexican Bistro, Pepe’s, OB Noodle House, OB Smoothie, and Shades Oceanfront Bistro for our dinner.  Also, The Vine Wine Bar & Café provided the great wine, Pizza Port brought and poured their fantastic beers and Jungle Java provided the coffee and tea. Thanks again for covering local events for our very special community.