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ABC Observes Council Cerritos participate Hosts TourinofLondon City paradeLa Palma Cerritos High10th School Cheerleaders Protecting By Jerry Bernstein Media chosen to the go London. I’m Anniversary of transition for News reVolume 1, Issue 1 • November 11, 2009 local politics funds ally excited. Editor’s Note: The following is Sister School asoutusual Marin was selected to try Hand delivered to 5,000 La Palma homes; directto mailed over 1,000 La Palma businesses Chamber of Commerce • www.lapalmanews.net •• La Palma’s Onlymonthly Community Newspaper • Delivered 4,500toLa Palma homes every month •and www.lapalmanews.net December • Vol.NE 1, Issue Wi N •members A BR A2010 ND W12• A P P LE i Pad ! Go toSeniorsw w w.yourc ycoup Healthy Living-The Newspaper for Active PublishingitFebruary 19.ons.net an interview with Cerritos High for the cheerleading trip while from state raids School Junior and Varsity Cheer- doing routines. Judges were Exchange Program By Larry Caballero L o La s Palma C e r rCouncil i t o s Cerritos Council endorses .E. Dinner Dance By Edna Ethington leader Marin Chattong prior to her ing around selecting candidates. Laballot Palma Citygo-ItPrepares ForH.O.P Judges Choose 2009-2010 Miss La Palma initative. n d P i c o R i v e r a trip to Great Britain as a member Once chosen cheerleaders were N o and r w aRoyal l k aCourt By Jerry Bernstein was politics as usual at the Dec. Approximately 285 H.O.P.E. memof the United States Cheerleading given a routine to do. You transition politics do Fundraiser rocking success mayoral transition La7your Palma Days meeting. aCounBy Larry Caballero Team that participated in the New have time to practice and putcilmember bers, friends, business associates, comOne of the least known programs in Ralph Rodriguez had waited By Jerry Bernstein Years London Parade. She and own interpretation on it, andfive munity members and parishioners of then as usualFamily, friends and local digthe ABC Unified School District is its years to serve as La Palma’s Mayor Silver Jubilee four other Cerritos Cheerleaders
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St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Cypress perform it in front of judges, she nitaries arrived at the Kennedy The Cerritos City Council said. They then select who will be gathered at Knott's Berry Farm Resort By Larry Caballero By Larry Caballero High School’s Performing Arts For information, to contribute, or to on the team. She said five girls unanimously approved a resoluHotel on November 13, 2010, for the 45,000 every Friday • January 2010 • VolumeNewspaper 20, No. 45 • Vol. 4 No 30 •November 26, 2010 Center to enjoyhomes an• Norwalk’s evening of and Pico Rivera's22, Only Community advertise call 562.407.3873. from Cerritos were chosen to be tion in support of a ballot initia21st Annual Benefit Dinner Dance and It wasentertainment politics as usual at the Dec. s La Palma gets ready and suspense Nov. on the 400-member team and par- tive that will prevent the State By Jerry Bernstein Fundraiser for H.O.P.E. from 6:00 p.m. 7 mayoral meeting. Counto celebrate its Nov. 14 8 astransition they waited to hear the anticipate in the New Year Parade in from raiding local government to 10:00 p.m. cilmember Ralph Rodriguez La Palma Days Silver nouncement of whohad the waited 2009London. She described it as being transportation and public transit Members of The Friends of Cerritos The acronym, H.O.P.E., stands for Jubilee, Cityfunds. Council members 2010 Miss La Palma and her By Jerry Bernstein chosen to the go London. I’m similar to our Rose Bowl ParadeOctober meeting recog1streCombat Engineer Battalion Adoption the words "Helping Other People Every at their Royal Court would be. In a report to the council, Marin Chattong is a typical and was televised. ally excited. Committee, a non-profit organization, day." nized volunteers who City were Manager inEditor’s Note: The following is Kathy high school student. She likes Marin was selected to try out for community volunteers to come Marin said they were given inAssistant strumental the planning This non-profit group is in charge of an interview with Cerritos High for the cheerleading trip asked said and over the years Volley Ball and “I can only be on three uniforms a red jacket, while a blue Matsumoto implementation of the City’s La to Cerritos Park East recreation buildthe federally recognized food bank that Bernstein School Junior and Varsity Cheer- doing routines. Judges were California voters have overteam,” explained. By Jerry goandManager white jacket Getting the media tour off one to avarsity good start areshe (l-r) Cerritos City Art that Gal-comes Palmawith Days celebration 25 years ing Nov.Cerritos 17 andCouncil help the group pack distributes food to registered needy famiendorses leader Marin Chattong prior to her ing around selecting candidates. whelmingly passed (l)separate I chose cheerleading. However, Former Mayor Larry Herman skirt a long sleeve lucci, Director of Community Development Torrey Contreras, Cityand Councilmemago.jacket. The event started as Internapackages the 900 Marines of the ballot for initative. lies in the cities of Cypress, La Palma, trip to Great Britain as a member Once chosen cheerleaders care I am onMarketing the junior Manager varsity volballot measurers to keep local were neverand been in snow before, The Cerritos City Council approved receives a plaque for his many years of ber Carol Chen, City & Theater AnnieI’ve Hylton, Budget tional Days in 1985 to celebrate Battalion currently deployed in Afghaniand portions of Buena Park and Anaheim. of the United States Cheerleading given a routine to do. You funding essential lodo Big service the construction of an addition to the public bysources outgoing Steve Manager Geri De Masi. leyball team, which is my favor- she said, except for a visit La to Palma’s 30th Anniversary ofMayor for Food is distributed by H.O.P.E. on the store in the Towne Center at its Team that participated in the New have time to practice and putstan. ite sport.” She said she has been Bear. She thought it might Shanahan. and prevent the State your Approximately 180 volunteers Japanese girls enjoy a lighter moment snow cal Wal-Mart incorporation andservices has become the residents, workforce and businesses. By Jerry Bernstein showed including 53 students for lofirst and third Saturdays of each month Years London Parade. She and playing volleyball since she was raiding own interpretation on it, and then up, while she was in London. Cerri- from during their visit to the U.S. Nov. 22 meeting. premiere event.local government vis-community’s By Jerry Bernstein calshe schools. four other Cerritos Cheerleaders perform it in front of judges, on the grounds of St. Irenaeus Church. in the third grade. Guided by city staff, transit Pro-Tem, andJubilee heand wastransportation finally chosenfunds. by a tos hasthe 11reporters cheerleaders who per- Silver Approval of the 25,208 sq. ft. addi“This celebraFour hundred high schools girls from throughout the United States City Council the Icity's Sheriff Station,sport Public AwaitingThe themCerritos was members of the were among those selected from said. They then select who will be “I really love ited where am,”the form Working together with St. tion, Irenaeus this,thetheMayor State for recently vote “Despite to become next at school events.4-1 “I’ve Former Mayor Larry grocery Herman (l) receives which will be an in-house were selected the country in to the annual New Year Lonunanimously approved Adoption a resoluLibrary, Performing Arts Center, and Events, Editor’s Note: In light she of what is Combat Engineer Battalion throughout the United States to on the team. She said five1st exclaimed. I love volleyball passed awho budget that borrows and second from the left, joined members of Church, H.O.P.E. assists needystore, nese studentstoflyrepresent to the United States families girls been to three National sheResidents year. attended thestanding meetParochial Vicar Fr. Venancio Amidar, for his many years was bya aplaque 3-1 vote, with Mayor Jo-of public serdon Parade. Five were from Cerritos High School. Approximate 70 the State in support a ballot initiaSenior Center, throughout in logo to London and represent the from Cerritos were chosen Committee quicklyofexplained what and love being a cheerleader. I’ve said. approximately $5 billion inat the H.O.P.E. Dinner Dance Fundrrais- with funds to provide food, temporary to be tionwho participate in a week of school in Amer- occurring ingIrenaeus weretakes surprised that Councilmember the St. Filipino Catholic Federation vice no. by outgoing Mayor Steve Shanahan. seph Cho voting students were chosen from the Western Unitedcal States. Twenty ofoperations, them, been tive that will prevent United States in the Parade. She on the 400-member team and Cerritos is 8.9 square miles government the on Citythe cheerleading varsity they had to do. The clock said it the was State 7:10 city, county, transit, redevelopparAsked whatwith she would like to ica. lodging and other emergency needs. Henry Charoen, who was chosen Mayorer of November 13, 2010. Pictured sitting in the front from left are Carmen Singh, Dr. Voting in favor of the expansion was including the five Cerritos girls, got together and had their pictur picture raiding local also kept a journal of her trip to ticipate in the New Year Parade team three andyears. an assessed valuation of more than $7 p.m.inThefrom big recreation roomgovernment was lined and special district funds The program was initiated during a of Cerritos invited 24 newspaper Co-Chairmen of the event were Ruth Pro-Temment the first year he Lita wasFlores, elected, five years serveBruce as LaBarPalma’s Mayor Fe Mendoza, Josie Ninofranco, Jojo Flordelis and Gina Borillo. Standing Councilmembers Carolto Chen, taken with the London Bridge in the background. transportation and public transit London. This tour is the firstbillion, time I’ve been a population of See 51,488, 14,618 London. She described it as with beingtables this year. For Cerritos, covered with items to be sent Misscosts La Cora PalmaArevalo, with herGus Royal Court (l-r) Wegener, Miss La Palma Judy Pro-Tem, and he was finally chosen by May7-9 2001 visit by Asano Hiromitsu, television reporters to a two-hour Burns Chelsey and Bob Sgobba who planned CHEER CON'T cast the lone no vote. WhenFr. itthese was time fromON left11 to right are Joe Singh, Amidar, Mendoza, JunMylene Ninof-Montoya, rows, and Jim Edwards. Mayor pro tem funds. single single-family homes and 1,367 similar to our Rose Bowl Parade Yoo, Emily Ann Kulassia and Danielle Jones. Photo by Anthony Kim. arethe estimated to be $14.1 million the marines. Under the tables were large Superintendent of Education in the Japa- of the city that allowed them to have to choose Mayor Ramella Pro-Tem this time, ranco, Mary Ann Estores, Ledesma, and Edgar Arevalo. Laura Lee was out of the country. In a similar report items to theto council, Marin Chattong is a typical and was televised. an in-depth look and understanding of in redevelopment funds over the bags filled with replace [SeeaCOUNCIL Page 7] [See DINNER Page The7]Mayor said there was lot of City Manager Kathy high school student. She likes Marin said they were what givenwasAssistant next two years. “ Page 14] above them. [Seefiscal LA PALMA [See EXCHANGE Page 10] the vast services the city offers to its [See CERRITOS Page 8] written material involved concerning the Matsumoto said overtothe years Volley Ball and “I can only be on three uniforms a red jacket, a blue The Resolution is in support Volunteers were assigned hand out expansion, and he wanted more time to The evening was alive with witches, voters have overone varsity team,” she explained. and white jacket that comesthe with of the Local Taxpayer, Public itemsCalifornia to fellow volunteers. Eighteen Miss La Palma study it. He was also concerned about2009-2010 devils, knights and a chef as the Artesiation honors those whelmingly passed separate I chose cheerleading. However, skirt and a long sleeve jacket. Safety,residents and Transportation Prowho items filled the individual bags, which Approximately 180 volunteers packed into Cerritos Park East to help fill care packYoo. Wal-Mart becoming a “Super Judy Store” Historical Society (AHS) hosted theircreated the event. I am on the junior varsity vol- I’ve never been in snow before, ballot measurers to keep local Laa ballot meatection No Act other of 2010, were then closed on the top and put into 1st Combat Engineer Battalion in Afghaniwith the addition of the grocery store ages for the Marines of theleyball annual fundraiser, Oct. 30th at the AlbertPalma eventsure team, which is my favor- deployed funding sources essential for loshe said, except for a visit to Big cartons, better exemplifies Larry Caballero sponsored by theByLeague Nov. 14, and is hoping that all own pocket for an entry in the La waiting which were then taken stan. Content ranged fromite toothpaste to baby wipes tobeen homemade cookies. sport.” She said she has and its impact on the other local superO. Little Community Center in Artesia.our small town cal services and prevent the State A variety of NEW activities for preschool to adults Bear. She thought it might snow atmosphere than Judging consisted of interof California Cities. If approved residents would participate. Palma Days Parade consisting of playing volleyball since she was while she was in London. Cerri- from raiding local government About 100 guests arrived dressed in aLa Palma Days,” said Mayor Steve view,Everyone talent, speech, by the voters, it will prevent theHwangbo, a local busiwill be at La Palma Days! will and evening “In the past, many of our more thanfeatured 20 Korean musicians [Seetransportation MARINES Page 8] [SeeSaEXPANSION Page 11] Contestants in the third grade. Jerry funds. wide array of costumes, many challeng-By OnBernstein Saturday, November 14th atowner, 10:00 a.m., theinLaLaPalma Parade and have not gotten who Mark Waldman. tos has 11 cheerleaders who per- transit and ness lived PalmaDays gown organizations competitions. State from borrowing, raiding orByhas Asian residents havewill funperform while supporting local Larry Caballero Fourtraditional hundred high schools girls from throughout the United States By Jerry Bernstein “I really love where I am,” form at school sport events. “I’ve “Despite this, the State recently Cityotherwise honored long-time ing their friends and neighbors to deter- The forgovern18 yearsover with200 his wife were asked to answer the quesredirect local prestigious Band Review will feature unitsNancy including junior andin our public com- Mool very involved Ri music, which were selected tononprofi representt the country in the annual New Year LonCIF-SOUTHERN SECTION SOUTHEAST FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS at theNosame time. Localmeans will be be she exclaimed. I love volleyball been a budget that borrows and residents andment, activists Alta Duke, whopublic teaches for the ABC School munity events. They just don’t “playing to three National Events, DIVISION she passed Thesenior Cerritos City Council approved tion:groups Where will you and what mine their identities. transportation and with four Parade. musical instruhigh school bands, JROTC Fiveinwere from for Cerritos High School. Approximate 70 More than 100 residents showed up to Theand ABC School electedTheir sponsoring don eachments.” activity return portion and love being a cheerleader. I’ve said. takes approximately $5 billion in Joan Lutz Keith Nelson Board as theDistrict. will you bea doing in the next 25 construction of an addition to WalSpecial guests included Artesia May-the funds, including: students were chosen from the Western United States. Twenty of them, been on the cheerleading varsity units, veterans, military entries, Nov. 16 La Palma Council meeting to Law Board President for boys thetheatthis Maynard year’s Community Grand years. The Asked what she would like to city, county, transit, redevelopof the activities’ proceeds. Activities willprogram includealso included picture store in the Center at itsthree Nov. or Tony Lima, Mayor Pro Tem VictorMart The danc•Towne Adding new constituincluding the five Cerritos girls, got together and had their pictur year 2010-11 at dignitaries, its Dec. 7 meeting. Heshare their emotions and concerns after celebrities, elected team three years. Marshals in the La restriction Palma Parade. tend the ment and special district funds dance exhibition and a farewell ers strike meeting. Manalo, Council Members John P. Lyon22 tional that prohibits the loa giant Fiber Glass Slide, giantaBridge obstacle courses, taken with thesmall London in theby background. the tragic death of 16-year-old Sydney succeeds Spitzer. Serving with This is the first time I’ve been and Director Jan cal public appearance Miss offiRecreation cials, local schools, clubs and and Rides, large See CHEER CON'T ON 11 this year. For Cerritos, these costs State taking tax increment and Michele L. Diaz, City Manager Ma-Park Approval ofCelia thefrom 25,208 sq. ft. addiRopes Course, Pony Petting Zoo, King of2008-2009 the Ramirez who him are Armin Reyes, Vicegrocery President, Hobson, Chair ofbecollected thean La Palma are estimated to be $14.1 million gongs and La Palma Tina Estrada before funds within aschools, redevelorganizations, businesses, the and ria Dadian, City Attorney Kevin Ennistion, which will in-house Mountain (the Blob), Midway Games and more! was recently DaysandCoordinating Committee, Hwangbo Olympia Chen, Board Clerk. Super- is the awards presentation and anin redevelopment funds over the beat Caballero different By Larry and Commissioners Karen Spears, Clay-store, was by a 3-1 vote,FUNDS with Mayor JoOrange County Fire Authority, See CON'T ON 7 said intendent that “this year’s Grand Mar- was active in the nouncement of theNovember 2009-2010 struck by a car Dr. Gary Smutz named next two fiscal years. “ Presale Activity shaped Ticketsdrums. are on sale now through ton Young, and Miguel Canales. seph Cho no. andvoting others — all parading proudly shalsBoard have proven their dedication Kiwanis Club, Miss La Palma Royal Court. in a crosswalk Secretary The Resolution is in support The four per-residents More than 100 showed up to CITY Representing Supervisor Don Knabe,andVoting EXPLORES POSSIBILITY OF in Walker favor ofStreet, the expansion 13th at 5:00 p.m. Presale tickets may be purchased citizen involvement thewas Steve “Throughout the yearat itthe has down fromSpitzer Houston at Crescent Outgoing Presidentmany Celia was Lucussion instruof the Local Taxpayer, Public the Nov. 16 La Palmabeen Council meeting 4th District, Los Angeles County wasCouncilmembers TAKING Chen, we Brucether Bar-ElemenLa Palma Recreation Community offi ces. Buythe OVER PROGRAM. times through theCarol years, myServices honor toto represent ments &evoke Safety, and Transportation Procongratulated for herand pastTh year’s service and Watson to LaJim Palma Avenue! ispro year our their emotions City and of concerns after said Estrada. Field Deputy Erin Stibul of his Bell-rows, Edwards. Mayor tem School wantand toand thank them tonight.” tary La the Palma,” Center your ticketsshare early andemotions take advantage of savings. We’re deep tection Act of 2010, a ballot meawas Cerritos presented Certificates of AppreStreet as she Grand Marshal iscelebranonePreviews other than thethe tragic deathI was crowned flower Field Office. Also present wasLaura Lee outParade country. The Lawas Palma parent counmoment in tickets the Korean Page 5of theleaders sure sponsored by the League ciation from civic representing sorry, but presale will not“From beofsold aft er 5:00 p.m. on Bernstein was going to Carmenita and South - Storm winds knocked down a tree that fell on Mickey Mouse. OurhonRain storm causesJoe treeWoyjeck, to fall onto townhouse -the Workmen limbs 16-yearrepresenting Countysaw By Jerry Mayor said there and was a Community lot ofcil, writtionThe has been recognized and a forI have had an unforgettac o m m u n i t y to now, of California Cities. If approved the communities ABCCalendar serves along with Community school. a car in Cerritos. The vehicle was headed southbound on Carmenita off a 30-year old eucalyptus tree thatFire fell onto a Sundance townhouse Looking forward toNovember a fun-filled 13th. day of activities at La ble Palma Parade (l-r) oldDaysSydney of Los Angeles Museum Associaten involved concerning the ex- member Marshals are Alta Duke, oredmaterial byGrand the Orange County Board mer experience that I were will cherish have been by the voters, it will prevent the a 19. gavel in a shadow box. For more La Palma Beauty Melinda Gamboa,and Page 10themore Road and was struck just north of South St. at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday. The facing Bloomfield Avenue northJerry of 166th StreetCounty Tuesday, Jan.Supervisors Princesses Asha and Jessica andCerritos City Council gave its apwhoAtwood,The tion andjust Chief Heinzel ofpansion, of forand seventh the who City’sSydney Ramirez andLutz, he wanted time to of study for aRamirez lifetime.” described as Starks Joan Keith Nelson, all State from borrowing, raiding or Upon thanking School Board for are longCaptain Joe Woyjeck andthe Artesia Council Member John than two hours Beauty Idda Colcol. tree was blown down from centerCity median and into traffic. TheP. LyonAsurprised workman said theLos heavy rains that earthReprecombined Sports was of recently consecutive year as the the County’s Beautification Angeles Firesoaked Stationthe#30. Master Ceremonies actor, proval to an agreement with ABC School it. Hewith was also concerned aboutoriginal Wal-Mart “a wonderful otherwise redirect local governvolunteers and Palma itstime vote of confidence in electingLa him guestsappeared with theirtofirst view of the restored 1942 FordThe Firevehicle Engine, which is permaresidentDays after resident walked tearfully to driver be out of the vehicle and uninjured. strong winds was too much the for the tree, NoClub one asofhurt and itbecoming looked official Veterans Day struck a carBand singer, andDistrict director Page 12 senting Woman’s Artesiathat will keep the District’s Waa “Super Store”Parade. with the and addi-Activities and powerful By Larry Caballero ers participate in playwright an by official Review ment, transportation and public committ ee members whose litt le idea 25 Board President, Law said ABC is about nently on AHS bymost the County of damage, Los Angeles Museum forwas limited only to that section of the roof although the podium to address their outrage at the appears to loan have to sustained front-end with Fire the bulk of the Association like damage a Thisofyear’s Paradestore features Committee. Buss announced win- Classes going through June in athe crosswalk terthe Aerobics blend ofadjudicated har- Michael tion the grocery and itsthe impact on Classified/Prof. Directory by Southern California funds, including: display the recently “Old Station #30Sheriff Fire Museum” Avenue tree lyinginacross the openrestored engine hood. A Cerritos was pullingon Corby cities of La Palma and Cypress for not final determination wouldn’t be made until the tree is removed a years agosupermarkets. has becomeHea moved cherished La Palma 1stand Marine Division Hwangbo nersat inCrescent the various categories and monious and Band 2011 atbeits Nov. 21 meeting. Seniors takthe other local Page 14 Band from Since 1986, La Palma has been the School and Orchestra Association. • Adding new constituup to 187th the scene at the time of the photo. and Street in Artesia. closer examination can be made. [See ARTESIA Page 6]Camp community the traffic safety issues at the Pendleton that ofABChas been the fore the new Miss Palma Page 5]addressing event. natural music StreetLa ing theand class had been notified by the Norwalk senior wide receiver Donovan Gumbs haulstional to continue the issue toconsists the[See council’s next that prohibits the city thatcostumes hosts theinofficial Orange&County AdditionalWatson 20 Samulnori local Parade. in a restriction 26-yard touchdown recepTh e Cultural Historical Committ eeparticipants is pleased toincluded present exhibits and displays of 50 Marine musicians; representa- Oxford Acadintersection soonerPerformers so that her in lifetraditional would Korean her as court were named. Miss La when played she was goDistrict the classes would end in Janumeeting. However, theon majority felt their Sydney Ramirez State from taking tax increment Veteran's Day Parade has featured 32 Southern California JROTC programs Once the of lost. for the go-ahead score in the tives from the again, City’s Sister City,25th emyAnniversary FoundaPalma Star was Sheraiah Paige not have been La that Palma’s history, culture and diversity books artifacts: 315 showed up at the tion from senior Adrian Diaz late in the third quarterfunds together.” ing tothrough school. ary.and Approximately questions had been answered by members collected within Division a redevelpag- demonstrating their skills in athe competition Lancers 35-27 victory last Friday night at Arcadia in a CIF-SS Southeast Hanam, Korea; over 30of tion PresiLucena who raised most revLaSouth Palma Days, the City La Palma is proud to said they had complained to of Southern California's finest schoolFor Residents The moresmallthan two hours resident School Board’s Nov. 3 meeting to protest first round playoff game. Story on page 12. Photo by Armando J. Vargas Sr. of Wal-Mart staff, although Councilmem• gongs Freebands temporary Henna tatt oos representing the Asian tradition eantry programs. These color guards, drillEast teams, unmiddle school high school dent for the last fiveforyears, enue for armed the to Pageant selling See FUNDS CON'T ON 7 come and many believe they er soundperformed like aresident roll ofofthuncities yearsand and yet the out problem have theifand LathePalma Days Parade be both designated after walked tearfully the by the closing of the program. ber Chen Towne Center was againfrom Nov. our 13, onder, thethe26th Anniversary armed drill teams andads marching units. bands thatsaid compete for top last year still helped the “We school raise tickets and for thenumbers program.will be distributed don’taway demand hourglass drums exists. can’t just walk and much • inMagnets with important Cityofficials, of Laoutrage Palma phone as thewill “Offi cial Veteran’s Day$68,000. Parade of Orange podium tosimulate address at the An the estimated 561 seniors participate expanded the future, had concerns La Palma Days, front of more thanbig City their school representatives, honors; asinwell as manyshe particiHisnothing,” goal issaid $100,000 Emily Ann Kulassia won City. “Kids I wanted make an effort rain showers, and the gongs do one resident. are to of cities of La local Palmayouth forand notorganizations the nine aerobic classes each week at County” by of proclamation about availability parking. pants the including Boy Scouts and thisfrom 10,000 spectators make programs year. the He is looking forward to reach out to them.” Interview Award, andinChelsey • “Laheavy Palma,” published bookand in Cypress and alow sounds that addressing traffic safety issues at the Cerritos Park East swimming pool. The Orange CountyonBoard Supervisors. to La Palma Days Silver Jubilee thanArcadia 4,000 teenag-on the So Hwangbo out heard of his more the Cerritos Center Previews “Images of America” See JUBILEE Page of 7 Page See PAGEANT on Page7] 7 See intersection MUSIC Page 5 so that her [See WAL-MART 7] [See EMOTIONS Page 7] paidwho [See LA PALMA Page sooner life would weekly classes are one hour in length and special evening recognizes and honors 5 book series, La Palma’s notcapturing have been lost. beginM.onto Brown manyPage non-profit charitable Clubs and Carmenita and South - Storm winds knocked consist down a of treethree that 10 fellweek on sessions Rain storm causesBy treeHelen to fall townhouse - Workmen saw the limbs Community Calendar history will be sale Residents saidfor they had complained ning in September and ending June. old eucalyptus tree that fell onto a Sundance townhouse a car inavailable Cerritos. The vehicle was headedtosouthbound on Carmenita Organizations operating within the City off a in 30-year both cities forstruck years just and yet the PageThis 10 year there were twenty and was of problem South St. at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday. The under The classes are held theBloomfield auspic- Avenue by the LaRoad Palma Chamber ofnorth Thejust Norwalk Community facing north of 166th StreetCoordinatTuesday, Jan.of19. Norwalk. still was exists. “Wedown can’twill just the walk awaymedian and and tree from center The Adult Education A workmanProsaid the rains(NCCC) that soaked combinedorganizations with Sports es ofinto thetraffic. District’s ingheavy Council mettheinearth the Sproul represented. Commerce. Th e blown authors appeared toone be out vehicle and uninjured. The vehicleare charged do nothing,” resident. “Kids are strong winds was too muchofforthe the Norwalk tree, No one as hurt and it lookedThe NCCC gram. Participants $25 per Room Arts & Sports Page 12was formed in 1936 and also be ondriver hand to signsaid copies of of the front-end appears the bulk of the Recreation like damageSerwas limited only(NASC) to that section of annual the roofSalute althoughhas a beenClassified/Prof. walking risk ,sustained everyday most they go to anddamage, The 1st Marine Division Band, based at class with session . Cerritos Complex for their an integral partDirectory of the com| toathave their book. tree lying across the open engine hood. A Cerritos Sheriff was pulling final determinationtowouldn’t madethis untilpast the tree removed Servicebeevent Oct is27. This and a Camp Pendleton, California, consists Page 14 up to the scene[See at the time of the photo. closerPage examination can be made. [See WATER 14] [See NCCC Page 14] LA PALMA Page 11] of 50 Marine musicians. While the
Sister School Program. Every summer ABC students fly to Japan to participate in a summer school program, and Japa-
were among those selected from throughout the United States to go to London and represent the United States in the Parade. She also kept a journal of her trip to London.
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25 TH A NNUAL L A P ALMA D AYS NOVEMBER 14, 2009
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Norwalk defeats Arcadia in playoffs
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION & CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJECTS
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• 24-Hour Emergency Services • Behavioral Medicine • Maternity Services • Comprehensive Wound Care • Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Thirty California school bands, representing over 4,000 students from Cypress, Cerritos, Anaheim, and our own John F. Kennedy High School Shamrock Regiment Band will compete in one of the most highly respected Band Reviews in the area. The Band Review begins at 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon on Walker Street, with SCSBOA judging taking place immediately south of Bransford Street.
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The Corps of Topographical Engineers, US Army of the West, will depict life as a soldier in Early California and display unique military and medical artifacts from the 19th Century. A replica cannon will fire at 12:30 and 12:45 p.m.
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The La Palma Days Community Festival will feature over 40 vendors. Enjoy a wide variety of tasty cuisine by sampling foods from around the world. At the same time, you will be supporting your local nonprofit organizations as they work toward their goal of providing ongoing services to our community. Take some additional time to browse and shop through the community and vendor booths, featuring products, services, as well as arts and crafts. To celebrate La Palma Days 25th Anniversary, commemorative merchandise will be available for sale.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE La Palma Days will feature diverse entertainment and things to do for the entire family! The Pavilion Stage will showcase rich cultural entertainment featuring local and international talent. In addition to games in the Midway, there will also be free balloon animals and airbrush tattoos uniquely created for each child.
Pavilion Stage 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00–3:35 p.m.
80’s Rewind (Tribute to the 80’s) La Palma Recreation Jazz, Tap, & Ballet Dancers & Linda Buell’s Dance Workshop Mariachi Divas (Mariachi Performers) The Side Effects (Doo Wop a Cappella) Country Kickers (Line Dancers)