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Cerritos Coucil bans medical marijuana dispensaries
Public invited to series of forums on AUHSD budget
La Palma School rocks with good grades
By Jerry Bernstein The Cerritos City Council approved a planning commission recommendation prohibiting the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. In his report to the council, Management Analyst Ryan Cary said this means any business facility or location, whether fixed or mobile, where medical marijuana is made available to or distributed by or distributed to one or more of the following: a primary caregiver, a qualified patient, or a patient with an identification card. The ordinance further provides that no permit or any other business license shall be issued to any unlawful business or to any business that is not expressly listed as, or deemed by the director of community development to be comparable to a permitted or conditionally permitted use under Title 22 of the Municipal Code. The Council also turned down a request that a traffic single be placed at the intersection of Carmenita Road and Ashworth Place on the grounds traffic volume did not warrant it. Residents told the council it is very difficult to get out on Carmenita from Ashwood. Assistant City Engineer Kanna Kellam said the analysis conducted by staff does not support the need for additional traffic control devices at the intersection. The Council approved the launching of a Cerritos GIS web-based mapping tool on the city website for use by and availability to the general public. Planning Manager Robert Lopez, explained that GIS is a technology-based discipline that was developed to aid in the acquisition of specialized information on an assortment of project-related variables and to assist in making important decisions regarding the feasibility, effectiveness and impact of projects through the use of geographic cartographic and planning principals. It is also used in urban planning, geography, landscape architecture, engineering, city clerk and community safety, to quickly track changes in the environment, observe trends and study potential impact of proposed developments. Kellam said the new tool, dubbed Cerritos CIS, is home grown and will provide users the ability to conduct property information searches based on a variety of query types such as zoning, address, Assessor’s Parcel Number, and other land use information. He said Cerritos GIS will provide
Proposals call for one librarian for the entire district, each of the 16 comprehensive junior high and high school campuses will lose an assistant principal and a custodian.
Renaissance student Emily Nunes enjoyed playing the title role in Walker Junior High’s production of Alice in Wonderland. all the students who received GPAs By Larry Caballero ranging from a 2.5-4.0. Jennifer Sasai, teacher and RenaisLa Palma’s Walker Junior High Resance Coordinator commented, “Renaisnaissance students proved that getting sance rallies are a great way to honor good grades do not just improve your students for their academic success. I GPA – they rock and roll! am proud of all the students for their The Renaissance class staged their second production Mar. 11 and honored [See GRADES Page 6]
ANAHEIM—School staff and community members are invited to a series of forums on the budget forecast for the 2011-2012 school year for the Anaheim Union High School District. Over the past three years, the District has been required to reduce more than $70 million from the budget resulting in the elimination of more than 400 certificated, classified, and management positions. The district has strived to minimize the impact these reductions have in the classroom and on student programs by exhausting one-time money and maximizing the flexibility with categorical funding. For the 2011-2012 year, the District is required to submit a balanced budget with far less one-time money to offset the required reductions and prior to negotiating with our employee organizations. Consequently, the District is required to address the anticipated $13 million budget shortfall through reductions that will impact students, programs, and personnel across the District.: • There will be one librarian for the entire district • Each of our 16 comprehensive junior high and high school campuses will lose an assistant principal and a custodian • The Adult Education Program is being eliminated • JROTC faces a substantial reduction in its program • The acclaimed International Baccalaureate program, which draws students from across our district, will no longer be funded by the district • Our Pregnant Minor Program, which serves 200 girls and their children, keeping them on track to graduate, is being eliminated • The very successful Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which reaches students who are in the middle academically and prepares them for college, will no longer be supported through the District’s General Fund • The General Fund contribution to senior high athletics is being reduced dramatically, leaving schools scrambling
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Artesia CouncilDAY votes to move forward on city’s ACTIVITIES THE “OFFICIAL VETERAN’S downtown parking program PARADE OF ORANGE COUNTY”
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION & CULTURAL AWARENESS PROJEC
Artesia Council designated the month of March as American Red Cross Awareness Month, plaque presented to Red Cross volunteer James Dower by the Artesia City Council. By Jerry Bernstein The Artesia City Council voted to retain the services of Walker Parking Consultants to prepare a program for the Artesia Downtown Parking Program. The work will be done in five phases and will include two pubic meetings and two staff
meetings. In his report to the council City Traffic Engineer C. Hui Lai said the study will cost approximately $55,000 and will be paid out of the Artesia Redevelopment Funds. Under the agreement the [See ARTESIA Page 6]
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The P.B. and J. War Hero Dr. Bob Hughlett “I know that God was watching over me, and I am alive today because I stayed with my job as a chaplain’s assistant. Yes, I still like peanut butter and jam sandwiches.” Come again? Floyd Freeman wrote those words at the end of the chapter “How I Won the War” in his book “My Life Story”. The time was January, 1945, and the place was France at the end of World War II. He landed in Marseilles with the 70th Infantry Division “Trailblazers” and moved through the French countryside liberating small towns from the Germans. “While it’s not very well known”, he says, “I was in the Battle of Nord Wind which was adjacent in location and time to the Battle of the Bulge”. Through a random combination of occurrences (this was the army, right?) he became the soldier responsible for preparing hundreds of sandwiches for the wounded at his triage medical station each day with the only foodstuff plentifully available at the time – baguettes of French bread, tubs of peanut butter and canisters of strawberry jam. “I served them from a large tray to the wounded men, the American soldiers as well as the German prisoner soldiers who had been hurt.” The men were so shattered physically that any heartier fare would have been too much for their system. At war’s end Floyd maintained close contact with his fellow Trailblazers through correspondence and yearly reunions. He opened a travel agency and
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soon found himself organizing tours of all at such a young age”. The reaction of his fellow ex-GIs to locales they had last the French was initially critical but they visited in the European Theatre. Since maintained contact and have now arrived that initial effort with another organizer at a state where Floyd says “some of in 1977 he has led 15 group visits and as- those enemies are now my best friends”. sisted with 2 others. A true lesson in hu“There were usually manity for us all. around 50 people Eventually there with a high of 70 for were more and more our fiftieth anniverchildren and then sary trip in 1995”. grandchildren of the While the stops were Trailblazers making varied, each town the yearly trips than they visited had been the originals given that liberated by the Trailover 1,000 World War blazers. “We were 2 vets are passing each still well remembered day. As Floyd aged by the French”, Floyd also he sadly stopped recalled, “and we the tours several years were greeted with back. respect and reverBorn in Minnesota ence”. They would and spending the last close the schools so forty of his eightythe children could six years in the same meet their heroes and home near Whitney every town erected High School, Floyd is Cerritos resident a monument in their a Cerritos booster. He Floyd Freeman. honor. Flags were came to his writing career carefully placed at each gravesite and a through a class at the Patricia Nixon number of small museums were created Senior Center and, true to form, has locally to celebrate their sacrifices. “Oh hosted numerous parties and celebrations Susanna”, the 70ths theme song, was for his colleagues. When the teacher proudly played wherever they went – was unable to continue several years usually marching in a local parade of back Floyd kept the group together – still honor. meeting each week and sharing their efEach of the tours stopped at St. forts among themselves. Therein lies yet Avold, the French military cemetery to another story so look for a feature on the honor their fallen comrades. Here again writers of Cerritos in a future Our Town the group marched in and took their column. places for a solemn ceremony. So the next time you enjoy a p.b. and Once again through a random comj. give a thought and nod of respect to a bination of occurrences, the Trailblazers true home town hero, Mr. Floyd Freebegan to associate with their German man. He’s a great guy – I hope you get counterparts, the Sixth Mountain Divithe chance to meet him someday. sion of the S.S. “We eventually would Please send your comments on this build in reciprocal visits to the cemetery column and suggestions for future topics for the German dead and St. Avold after to b.hughlett@verizon.net. we realized that so many had given their
La Palma happenings
Annual High School awards
Each year, the La Palma City Council recognizes four graduating high school seniors and one community college student who are La Palma residents. Students must demonstrate outstanding conduct in activities that serve the community or the City of La Palma. Each award recipient receives a framed City proclamation and is granted funds in the following amount: $500. Applications for the 2011 La Palma Scholarship Program are now available at La Palma City Hall or through your senior school counselor for more information. Completed applications are due to City Hall no later than Monday, May 2, 2011.
Street name sign sale
In an effort to keep our streets safe and attractive, the City is currently upgrading the street signs Citywide. The new signs feature a larger, easier to read font and have better night visibility. They also include the City’s new corporate logo. The City Council has approved a program to sell the salvaged signs. Sale of the old signs will commence on Monday April 4, 2011, beginning at 8:00 AM at City Hall and will continue through the end of the calendar year. We are asking for a minimum donation of $25 per sign. Signs will be sold on a first-come first-served basis, with proceeds going towards the replacement of the Central Park Gazebo. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of La Palma history while helping to create a vibrant future for our community. If you would like more information on the sale, including a list of available signs, please contact the Public Works Department at (714) 690-3310.
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Bulky Item Spring Clean-up, April 25 - 29 Spring Clean-up The annual "Bulky Item Spring Clean-up” for large household and yard items will be conducted the week of April 25 through April 29, 2011... Collection will occur on your normal trash collection day. All items will be collected at the curb. While this clean-up event includes the removal of most bulky items, please note the following types of items cannot be collected: • Tree branches longer than four feet (please cut them down to smaller sizes). • Construction materials including: concrete, asphalt, dirt, rocks, sod, etc. • Automobile-related items including: motor oil, auto parts, engines, tires, etc. • Household hazardous waste including: all batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, paints, pesticides, etc. • E-Waste items including: TVs, computers, monitors, VCR/ DVD players, etc. For information regarding the proper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste or E-waste items, please visit the City’s recycling web page. If you want to know whether a specific item can be collected as a part of this clean-up event or if you have questions about your weekly trash collection, please call Park Disposal directly at (714) 522-3577. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Phone: (714) 740-4000 http://www.kpacfoundation.org Kennedy Grad Nite Phone: (714) 607-0177 http://www.kennedygradnite.org Kennedy High School Band Phone: (714) 607-0600 http://www.kennedyband.org Kennedy High School Choir http://www.kennedychoir.org Boys & Girls Club of Cypress Phone: (714) 527-2697 http://www.boysandgirlsclubofcypress.com Kiwanis Club of La Palma http://www.kiwanis30.org/Division30/webpages/Clubs/ LaPalma.htm Continental Little League Phone: (562) 533-5336 http://www.lapalmalittleleague.com/ La Palma Neighborhood Watch 7792 Walker Street La Palma, CA 90623 Phone: (714) 690-3370 http://www.cityoflapalma.org/neighborhoodwatch
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Phone: (714) 740-4000 http://www.kpacfoundation.org La Palma Seniors Club 7821 Walker Street La Palma, CA 90623 Phone: (714) 690-3350 http://www.cityoflapalma.org/seniorsclub
Norwalk Soroptimist International Of Norwalk P.O. Box 125, Norwalk, CA 90650 • (714) 412-0183 Alondra Senior Citizens Club 11929 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 865-7774 Tere Kopriski, President 2nd & 4th Wed 1:30 p.m. Social Services Center (562) 929-5844 Golden Trowel Norwalk Masonic Lodge #273 12345 E. Rosecrans Ave Norwalk, CA 90650, 2nd Thursday 7:30 p.m. Norwalk Lions Club P.O. Box 1712 Norwalk, CA 90650 Custodio Celeste, President 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 4th Thursday Board Meetings 7:00 p.m. Bruce's Restaurant 12623 Imperial Hwy. American Legion Post #359 11986 Front Street, Norwalk, CA 90650 562-864-9021 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8:00 p.m. Legion Hall American Legion Post #359 11986 Front St. Drawing, Cake Walk, and Karaoke Every Saturday evening in Post Hole Club Drawing is at 8:00 p.m. RECURRING EVENTS: STEAK LUNCH Every Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm KARAOKE Every Saturday 7:30pm POST MEETINGS 3rd Thursday of each month 7:30pm AUXILIARY MEETINGS 2nd Wednesday of each month 7:30pm Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, CA Meets Mondays, Noon Norwalk Marriot Hotel Knights of Columbus Council #3678 Tom Sandoval, Grand Knight 12138 Front Street (714) 952-4724 • Norwalk Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7138 12186 Front Street (mail) Norwalk, CA 90651 (562) 864-9246 Elks Lodge-BPOE #2142
13418 Clarkdale Ave. Norwalk CA 90650 (562) 868-6603 Jim Duckett, Exhaulted Ruler (562) 868-1924 Thursdays 7:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, Sara Karsgens, President Mondays, noon, Norwalk Marriott Hotel (562) 921-0033 for info. Norwalk Woman's Club Place: Masonic Lodge 12345 Rosecrans Ave. Time: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Norwalk Community Coordinating Council William Clark, President Helen Brown, Vice President Meets 4th Wed. during the school year. P.O. Box 521 Norwalk (562) 921-4218 www.nccconline.us 1:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Changes every 2 years in May - June - August. City Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Redevelopment Agency 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:00 p.m., U.S. Constitution Room/#4, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Housing Authority 3rd Tuesday of each month 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Southland Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Norwalk Masonic Center 12345 E. Rosecrans Tuesdays at 7 PM
Cerritos AAUW (American Assn. of University Women) Saurabh Deedwania (562) 404-4488 Meets every 3rd Thursday, Skyline Room-Cerritos Library. CERRITOS SENIOR Gadabouts meet the second, third & fourth Mondays at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, 12340 South St. Judy Mendes, President 562-860-2151 HUBERT HUMPHREY DEMOCRATIC CLUB CoCo’s 7pm. 3rd Monday. Nikki Noushkam 562.7124072. CERRITOS REPUBLICAN CLUB Cerritos Library 7p.m 2nd Tuesday. Allen Wood 865-7294. OPTIMIST CLUB Off Street Cafe 7a.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 3rd Thursday. ROTARY CLUB Hometown Buffet noon Mondays VFW POST 1846 Heritage Park, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 18600 Bloomfield Ave. Jeffrey Enomoto 714-292-2985
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Coco’s Restaurant 6p.m. 2nd Wed. & 12p.m. 4th Wed. WOMEN’S CLUB CPE 2nd Thursday. Gail Grossman at 562-926-8487 LIONS CLUB 11514 E. 178th Street, Artesia. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Milton Hicks 926-3792. CONTACTS Business Networking Group Wednesdays, 7a.m. at Mimi’s Café, Cerritos Towne Center. Larry Massa 562-920-0554. CONNECTIONS Business Networking Group. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. Barbara 869-7618. CERRITOS LEADS CLUB Tuesdays 7–8:30 a.m. Mimi’s, in the Towne Center. Call 1-800767-7337. TOASTMASTERS The Cerritos Cheerful Chatters Toastmasters Club meets at Noon every other Wednesday at the SELACO Workforce Investment Board: 10900 E. 183rd > Street, 3rd Floor. Have fun and work on your speaking skills. Visitors are welcome! Call Tammy: (800) 481 - 6555 ext. 1213. ECLECTIC DIALECTIC TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon at Cerritos, 1000 Falcon Way, Cerritos,. Ron Jung 924-1808. GOLDEN SANDS CHORUS An award-winning Sweet Adeline Chorus. Women of all ages and experience levels welcome. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7 p.m., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. (562) 630-8445 GOOD SAM Camp outings 2nd weekend each month. Howard Remsen 714-521-1076. JOURNEYS Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pathways office, 3300 South Street #206, Long Beach Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South Street Classroom A, Lakewood Call Cindy Skovgard at 562-531-3031 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) A program for mothers with children under the age of five, meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m. at New Life Community Church, 18800 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia. CERRITOS AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE, “A Network of Caring Christian Women” Hometown Buffet in Cerritos 11471 E South St. Call Charyl, 562-865-5311. SELF HELP FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED Long Beach/ Lakewood Chapter, second Thursday of each month at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue in Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. free. 429-7099 CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSN (CRTA) Meets at 12p.m. the third Friday of alternative months at the Ebell Club, Third and Cerritos, Long Beach. 925-1938. IRONWOOD WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB 16449 Piuma Avenue • Cerritos, Ca 990703 • Irene Orozco, President (562) 926-5017 • Tuesdays, 7:30 am
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Multiple Sclerosis Week recognized by La Palma By Loreen Berlin During the March 15 La Palma City Council meeting Mayor Ralph Rodriguez presented a certificate recognizing March 14-20 as Multiple Sclerosis Week to Frank Austin, who has Multiple Sclerosis and works with the MS Society. Austin said that when he was 32 years old, he noticed that his vision was deteriorating rapidly, but doctors said they could not find a reason. He said that he went on with his life, and that his vision returned almost to normal. “But, as time passed, I began to notice other things happening such as when I would write my pencil would slightly jump out of control.� Austin played golf with his wife but over the years he found walking the course was becoming a struggle and his friends said that they began to notice he was limping as he walked. Austin consulted a neurologist when he was 48 years old. “As the neurologist pointed out the lesions on my brain that were shown by the MRI, I was in shock,� Austin said. “I didn't know what to expect.� Since being diagnosed with MS, Austin said that he has been involved with the MS chapter. He’s an active member of the Government Relations Committee, an Angel Visitor and a leader of a self-help group and is a team captain for “Walk MS� that is made up of other people who are also affected by MS. “It is my belief that those living with the disease should be active in the movement
LA PALMA COMMUNITY NEWS • APRIL 2011 3 Austin said that as far as MS is con- is commonly diagnosed between the ages to end the disease; we can and must put a face on what MS is and how if impacts cerned, the National Multiple Sclerosis of 20 to 40, but can happen at any age. Society MS is caused by damage to the protecp e o p l e ’s and its Pa- tive covering surrounding the nerve cells. lives.â€? cific South When the nerve covering is damaged, “Some C o a s t nerve impulses are slowed or stopped. of us have Chapter Written reports say that the nerve damto get in the offer the age is caused by inflammation that occurs fight - it g r e a t e s t when the body's immune cells attack the is a fight; in both nervous system and that repeated episodes a fight to s t r e n g t h of inflammation can occur along any area organize, and numof the brain, optic nerve, and spinal cord. educate, bers in the Researchers seem uncertain about fund, advolocal area. what triggers the inflammation, but the cate, mo“So I most common theory points to a virus or tivate and chose to genetic defect, or a combination of both. support realign myGeographic studies indicate there may search and self with be an environmental factor involved. p r o g r a m s Presenting a recognition for the Multiple Sclerosis Week their effort Austin said that his mother and sister needed to is Mayor Ralph Rodriguez (right). Accepting the presenin any way also have MS. c o n t i n u e tation is Frank Austin (left) with the Multiple Sclerosis I can,â€? he Although there is no known cure for i m p r o v i n g Society. The City of La Palma declared March 14-20 as said. “It may multiple sclerosis at this time, written rethe lives of Multiple Sclerosis Week. Photo by Loreen Berlin be a small ports say that there are therapies that may those affectcontribution to the effort, but it will be the slow the disease. ed by MS.â€? The goal of treatment is to control Each year, the Walk brings nearly best I can offerâ€? Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune symptoms and to help individuals main12,000 people out in support of MS at different locations; thousands of strang- disease that affects the brain and spinal tain a normal quality of life. For Multiple Sclerosis information, ers from varied backgrounds and differ- cord of the central nervous system and afent ages are all moving in one direction fects more women than men; the disorder visit www.nationalmssociety. for one cause – “There is strength in numbers.â€? Austin rides uses a motorized scooter An Outreach Ministry of Calvary Chapel, La Mirada and has to depend on someone to drive him to wherever he is going. “I accept the lifestyle changes that Face Book - Church of the Carpenter/Calvary La Palma come with MS,â€? and I accept the fact that tomorrow may be different, that I might Phone: 562-777-1679 not be able to perform as well physically E-mail: calvarylapalma@yahoo.com as I did yesterday; that I might need a little help along the way.â€? Sunday Service @ 9:30 A.M. Austin urges people to join the Walk, Youth & Children’s Ministry @ 9:30 A.M. regardless of mobility. “Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His “Life with MS is marred by everdoings towards the children of menâ€? (Psalm 66:5) progressing sacrifice,â€? he said. “A person with MS has to deal with changes in April 10 - Sermon: Pastor Asher,Chapel, CC LaLaPalma their career, driving, walking/running, the Feb.27- Sermon: Pastor Bryan Parish of Calvary Mirada Let’s change our Thinking Acts 11: 1-18 quality of life, and freedom to go and do The Benefits of Walking Uprightly things spontaneously.â€?
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La Palma Chamber of Commerce La Palma Chamber of Commerce 5410 La Palma Avenue La Palma, CA 90623 Telephone: (714) 723-0101 Fax: (714) 723-0186 staff@lapalmachamberofcommerce.com Website: www. lapalmachamberofcommerce.com
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enjoy the many benefits of their modern chamber. The chamber’s roots go all the way back to 1965-1966 because it was the first organization to be created in the new city. The city grew from Dairyland, which was incorporated on October 26, 1955, to
the city, renamed La Palma on February 2, 1965, as they say, “The rest is history.” La Palma is the smallest city, in Orange County, but has few rivals in community spirit, volunteerism and activities for the youngest members of the community to its senior members.
All employers must have written injury/illness prevention program Question: I employ fewer than 10 employees. Am I required to have a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program? All employers in California, including those with only one employee, are required to have a written injury and illness prevention program. Title 8, Section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders has required the development and use of an accident prevention program by all California employers since April 1, 1977. The regulation, as initially adopted, contained two short subsections. It was a performance regulation in which the employer was to develop a program to address the hazards anticipated to be at the work site, and to make periodic inspections to ensure any potential hazards could be detected, eliminated or mitigated. During the 1989-1990 legislative session, SB 198 was passed, revising the Labor code and requiring the Occupational Safety and Health
Standards Board to develop and adopt an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) with the specific requirements as contained in newly adopted Labor Code Section 6401.7. The revision to Section 3203 went into effect on July 1, 1991. The legislative mandate was specific that the employer’s IIPP was to be written. Exceptions At the time of the initial adoption, the regulation had three exceptions addressing employers who had fewer than 10 employees. •The first was an exception to the communication requirement contained n Section 3203(a)(3). This exception permits the employer to “communicate to and instruct employees orally in general safe
work practices with specific instructions” to the hazards unique to the employees’ job assignment. •The second exception, located in (b)(1), permits the employer to maintain inspection records only until the observed/known hazard is corrected in lieu of maintaining records for one year. In 1994, subsection (b) was revised as noted above to clarify its intent, and a new exception No. 3 was added Fewer than 20 Employees Exception 3 addresses employers who have fewer than 20 employees during the calendar year that are in an industry that is not on the designated high hazard list. In addition, the company cannot have a Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rate greater than 1.1 percent. Also included in the exception are companies with fewer than 20 employees during the calendar year that are on a designated List of Low Hazard Industries. If the companies described meet the listed criterion, they may limit the written documentation to the following three items: •The identity of the person(s) with authority and responsibility for program implementation as required by Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 3203(a)(1). •Scheduled periodic “inspections” to identify unsafe conditions and work practices as required by Section 3203(a)(7). •Training and instruction provided to employees as required by Section 3203(a)(7). Low Hazard Industries A listing of the low hazard industries may by found I Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 14300.2 or by contacting the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service. Additional information regarding the requirements and exceptions to Section 3203 can be found by going to www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/etools.
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La Palma-Cerritos AAUW eighteenth annual Recognition and Awards program
recognition of their outstanding achievements and posed for pictures with each of the students. The nine students who received the certificates were Sophorn Chea, Quynh Hannah Duong, Sandra Herrera-Ceja, Carolina Morales, Samantha Navarro, Karen Santoyo, Erin Tracy, Alina Turpin, and Sonia J. Valle. The students also By Edna Ethington received certificates of recognition from State Senator Alan Lowenthal and U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, who was The Local Scholarship Committee represented by Yvettre Shahinian. of the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW held As a very important part of the program, its Eighteenth Annual Recognition and Co-Chair of the event Nancy Kawamura Awards Program for Outstanding Cerintroduced AAUW member Joan Stiehl, ritos College Women on Saturday, March who explained how the Stiehl Family 26, 2011, at the Teleconference Center of Scholarships were started in memory of Cerritos College. The La Palma-Cerritos her parents, William and Marie Nickerson, five and one-half years ago. Stiehl’s parents, stressed the importance of education and she thought it was an ideal way to continue their emphasis on education by presenting scholarships in their memory to students each year. This year, Stiehl presented two $500 scholarships Assembly Member Mendoza presented Certificates of Recognition to to the two outnine Cerritos College women. Pictured in the front row, left to right, standing stuare Samantha Navarro, Sonia J. Valle, Sophorn Chea, Quynh Hannah dents who had Duong, and Sandra Herrera-Ceja.In the back row, are Alina Turpin, maintained Carolina Morales, Mendoza, Karen Santoyo, and Erin Tracy. Turpin a 4.0 grade and Duong also received scholarships from the Stiehl Family Scholar- point average ships and the other seven women received scholarships from the Local during their Scholarship Committee of the AAUW. years at Cerritos College, Branch proudly presents scholarships and Alina Turpin and Quynh Hannah Duong. Both plan to continue their education and recognition awards to women students earn their Bachelor’s degrees and higher at Cerritos College each spring semester degrees. during Women’s History Month. FacBoth Turpin and Duong have already reulty and staff at the college are invited to ceived many awards and commendations nominate women students for this honor. for their academic achievement and scholThe nomination process includes an aparship, Turpin for Academic Excellence plication, a personal essay, and letters of in English and Duong in Mathematics and recommendation from a faculty or staff Chemistry. Turpin is unique as a student member and also a community member. Branch members then read the application in that she already has presented original scholarly research in literature at the 2010 packets and select the award winners. National Undergraduate Research at the The AAUW members prepared a lovely University of Montana and will also presbrunch for the Cerritos College women ent her original research in 2011 at Ithaca students selected this year, their families College, New York. Duong’s achieveand friends to enjoy prior to the start of ment is amazing in that she spoke no the awards program. English when she arrived from Vietnam La Palma-Cerritos AAUW president and is now fluent in English and excels in Judy Figal then welcomed everyone and mathematics and chemistry. Both Turpin introduced a brief informational video and Duong achieved their 4.0 GPA while about the AAUW. The video encouraged working part time at jobs, with Turpin women to continue to work for equity for at United Parcel Service and Duong at a women grocery store. Guest Speaker at the event was Tony Patricia Riedel, Assistant Professor Mendoza, State Assembly Member representing District 56, who told the women that “Learning is a lifelong thing,” and that “the more education you get, the better your life would be.” He presented certificates to the nine students who had been recommended by their professors for
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in Nursing, with Registered Nurse., M.S.W. and N.P. degrees, and also an AAUW member, introduced the seven Cerritos College Outstanding Transferring Women Student Scholarship winners. The women were awarded scholarships ranging from $450 to $350 from funds raised by the La Palma-Cerritos Alina Turpin was one of two winners of the Stiehl Family $500 AAUW through their Fashion Show Scholarships at the 18th Annual La Palma-Cerritos AAUW in the Fall and other Recognition and Awards Program at Cerritos College on March 26. Alina is pictured holding one of her awards and surrounded fundraisers and by her family members and friends. To Alina's right is her greatdonations. grandmother, Martha Moses, to her left is her English Literature Each of the women selected professor, Dr. Linda Palumbo, and next to Palumbo is Alina's for scholarships grandmother, Juanita Moses. Standing behind Alina is her was presented by mother, Sonya Moses and other relatives. the professor that recommended her to having them join the AAUW in the or an AAUW member, and each woman future. was commended for her achievements. The AAUW as a national organization The Local Scholarship winners posed was founded in 1881 and promotes equity proudly for photos with their profesfor all women and girls, lifelong educasors, family and friends as they received tion and positive societal change. It is their monetary awards. The seven Local open to all graduates who hold an associScholarship winners were Sophorn Chea, ate, baccalaureate or higher degree from a Samantha Navarro, Karen Santoyo, Caroregionally accredited college or university. lina Morales, Erin Tracy, Sandra HerreraUndergraduate women are encouraged to Ceja and Sonia J. Valle. join as student affiliates. Diane Merrick, Co-Chair of the Local The La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the Scholarship Committee of the AAUW, AAUW meets on the third Thursday of thanked the attendees for coming and each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the urged those present to continue to praise Cerritos Library Skyline Room. Persons and encourage these young women to interested in joining the La Palma-Cerritos continue their education at four year colAAUW can contact President Judy Figal leges or universities. She looked forward at 562-865-8546 for more information.
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Continued from page 1 to save sports programs that keep students connected and engaged outside the classroom • The District will no longer contribute funding to junior high intramurals, which keeps thousands of our students involved in positive activities after school • Summer school is eliminated for the second year in a row If a ballot measure to extend some taxes were adopted by voters, the $13 million budget shortfall could be reduced to $3 million. The preliminary target also could be significantly lessened through the negotiation process. Below is the schedule for the remainder of the forums: Katella High School and South Junior High School--Wednesday, March 30, 6
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Continued from page 1 council voted to defer payment based on progress of the work instead of 20 percent up front. The council also approved the acquisition of property located at 17202 Alburtis Ave. in the Heavy Manufacturing and Industrial [M-2] zone. The property will be used as a City Maintenance Yard for the
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Continued from page 1 hard work.” More than 630 students earned more than a 3.0 or higher for their commitment and dedication to their schoolwork. The show was a rendition of both the movies School of Rock and Alice in Wonderland. The show itself was centered on Alice, one of the protagonists, who forgot how to the study. Mr. Renaissance – who helped the other students learn to have fun while working hard – and his class had to find a way to help Alice before she flunked out. Ryan Ramirez, an eighth grade student, remarked, “I really enjoyed performing for the students who work hard on getting good GPAs. ” Walker Renaissance students also entertained its audience with the live portion of their show, in which they danced to a variety of songs. Seventh
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grade student Emily Nunes said, “It is really cool to see the smiles on students’ faces.” Many parents and community members helped celebrate student success by attending the rally. La Palma’s Mayor Ralph Rodriguez was in attendance, as well as the Anaheim Union High School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Novack. Overall, the show was a grand success, and seventh and eighth graders alike were properly congratulated and celebrated. This summer a group of Walker Junior High School students will attend, as well as present, at the Jostens Renaissance National Conference that will be held in Anaheim in July.
Cities move to protect redevelopment agency property from state takeover By Jerry Bernstein
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s part of his 2011-12 budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1 Governor Jerry Brown has proposed all Redevelopment Agencies in California be closed down by July 1. This has resulted in the cities that have a Redevelopment Agency to transfer agency owned property to their cities. At its Mar. 22 meeting of the Hawaiian Gardens city council, Mayor Pro Tem Michi Oyama-Canada asked if the city’s Redevelopment Agency closed what would it mean to Hawaiian Gardens. City Finance Director David Sung said the city would lose approximately $45 million over a period of 15 years. Sung told the council without the Redevelopment Agency, the city would not have been able to purchase the Carson Avenue site where the city library is located, extend 226th Street from Norwalk Boulevard to Pioneer Boulevard and the downtown remodeling of store fronts along Norwalk Boulevard north of Carson could not have been done Sung stated Hawaiian Gardens is unable to issue bonds, only the agency can do that. The money from the bonds, he explained, is what finances the city projects. He also noted without the agency the city would not have been able to contribute its share of the $9 million needed to build the Sports Complex currently under construction at Fedde Middle School. Oyama-Canada said the reason she wanted to open a discussion on the governor’s proposal is because she fears the public does not understand what is at stake here. They read about the governor’s proposal but don’t have a full understanding of its effect on the city. The agency is expected to begin transferring agency assets Continued on next page
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Miss Cerritos crowned at CCPA
Eleven talented and enthusiastic contestants competed in this year's Miss Cerritos. Stephanie Peterson [center] was crowned the new 2011 Miss Cerritos. Stephanie is currently attending Cypress College and is pursuing a career in Speech and Language Therapy. Michelle Yoo [l] claimed the title of 1st Princess. Michelle is also a student at Cypress College, whose interest lies in the field of International Relations and Business. Lisa Lifton [r] received the honor of 2nd Princess. Lisa is currently employed with the Cerritos Sheraton Hotel as its Sales and Catering Coordinator. property to the city in the near future. Neighboring cities such as Norwalk and Cerritos took action last week to keep the state from taking over the properties owned by their respective agencies. In Norwalk, the City Council / Redevelopment Agency held a special meeting on Mar. 22 transferring Agency property to the city. On Mar. 24, the Cerritos City Council/Redevelopment Agency approved a resolution transferring Agency leasehold property and real property to the city. The action by the two cities prevents the state from taking their property and assets if the legislature approves the governor’s proposal. A partial list of agency property in Cerritos includes Liberty Park, Fire Station #30 on Pioneer Boulevard, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in the Towne Center, and the Mullikin Medical Building on 183rd Street across from Cerritos High School.
Possible compromise
Cerritos City Manager Art Gallucci told the council a compromise proposal was under discussion by the legislature and if approved would be submitted to the Governor. He said the bill proposes that 10 percent of increment, after the mandated 20 percent set-aside funds for low-to moderate hosing, would be passed on to the governor with that money going into the general fund to be used as they see fit and help reduce the deficit. First year
potential is more than half billion dollars based on the fact it is estimated $5 billion in increment income throughout the state of California will be made. [Increment is the amount of rent colleted by the Agency from property they own.] The second part of the bill entails agencies giving to local school districts within the city boundaries one year of setaside funding. That money would be unrestricted and used by the district. In return the agencies would receive a two-year extension on its life. If the agency gave 10 percent it would receive an additional 10-year extension for a total of 12 years. The governor and state would receive a cash flow that it has been looking for. He said the funds the school districts received could only be used within the boundaries of the city’s jurisdiction. Councilmember Bruce Barrows asked about the Redevelopment Agencies that refused to participate in the compromise. The city manager said that was an item that needed further study although the Agencies he has talked to favor the compromise. LCCN inquired as to whether the transfers may be invalidated, that is, subject to the same laws as those applied in corporate bankruptcy; bankruptcy court judges can “reach back” as far back as ninety days and invalidate contracts, ask for payments to be reimbursed, etc. The city said they would proceed to look into it.
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Norwalk hosting art exhibit featuring Rancho Los Amigos Artists The Norwalk Recreation and Park Services Department is hosting the “Art of Rancho” Art Exhibit through Apr. 15 at the Mary Paxon Art Gallery located in the Culture Art Center, 13200 Clarkdale Ave. The one-of-a-kind show will be available for viewing Tuesday-Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit features work by 10 artists from Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center that have faced life shattering disabling illnesses or injuries. It was during their trials that they discovered or reignited their artistic talent. Today they use art to help themselves to be independent. On April 15 a special Artists Reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public is welcome to come. Featured artists include Rey Damasa Moreno, Acrylic Painter; Ruben Rios, member of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, Pen and Ink and Acrylic; Carlos Benavides, Photography and Digtal Artwork; Deisy Mendez, member of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, Acrylic Painter; Alexander Moriaiez, Photography. For more information call (562) 929-5519.
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