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By Loreen Berlin La Palma research2009-2010 City Prepares For continues studentsCourt vow to JudgestoChoose Miss La Palma Local and Royal During the La Palma City Council La Palmasmoking Days in "designated areas" make a difference meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, Council continued to discuss a proposed ordinance By Larry Caballero Silver Jubilee prohibiting smoking or chewing tobacco By Larry Caballero
Family, friends and local dignitaries arrived at the Kennedy La Palma’s Junior High School High Walker School’s Performing Arts Center toto invite enjoy Rachel’s an evening of didn’t hesitate Chalentertainment and suspense Nov. lenge--a motivational and inspirational 8 as they waited to hear the announcement of who the 20092010 Miss La Palma and her Royal Court would be.
or tobacco-related products in Central Park at Walker Street. The proposed ordinance was read for s La Palma gets ready the first time and a vote was taken; howto celebrate its Nov. 14 ever, there was concern by some CounLa Palma Days Silver cil members that a citywide telephone Jubilee, City Council members survey in conjunction with the Parks at their October meeting recogand Recreation Comprehensive Master nized volunteers who were instrumental in the planning and Plan, may not have asked respondents implementation of the City’s La if they wanted a total “no smoking” area Palma Days celebration 25 years for the park or if they wanted a “desigago. The event started as Internanated smoking area,” so further research tional Days in 1985 to celebrate will be done to see if there is consensus La Palma’s 30th Anniversary of among residents for a total no smoking incorporation and has become the ban in the park. community’s premiere event. The earlier survey showed that 72 “This Silver Jubilee celebraRachel Scott, 1999 Columbine HS percent of those asked said they would shooting victim. be in favor of an ordinance that would allow “smoking only in designated areas program that brings the message of kindof Central Park.” La Palma Central Park, on a typical sunny weekend when residents and local area ness and compassion--on to the campus Additional public and City Council visitors take time out to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The city is considering banning Miss La Palma with her Royal Court (l-r) Mylene Montoya, Chelsey Wegener, Miss La Palma Judy Sept. 9 in the school gymnasium where smoking or designating a smoking area. Photo by Loreen Berlin Yoo, Emily Ann Kulassia and Danielle Jones. Photo by Anthony Kim. See RACHEL Page 6 See SMOKING Page 6 By Larry Caballero
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14, 2009 La Palma Home Spotlight CityNOVEMBER volunteens at Resident Brings Traditional Korean Music to honored Palma 2009-2010 Winnner La Palma Days Parade Council meetingMiss La Judy tion honors those residentsAward who Yoo.
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created the event. No other La Palma event better exemplifies By LarryBy Caballero Loreen Berlin Nov. 14, and is hoping that all own pocket for an entry in the La A variety NEWconsisting activitiesoffor preschool adults of interour small town atmosphere than Judgingtoconsisted residents would participate. Palma DaysofParade La Palma Days,” said Mayor Steve Hwangbo, a local busiview,Everyone talent, speech, will be at La Palma Days! will and evening “In the past, many of our more thanfeatured 20 Korean musicians During recent La Palma City CounOn Saturday, November 14th atowner, 10:00has a.m., theainLa Days Parade and have not gotten who Mark Waldman. ness lived LaPalma Palma gown organizations competitions. Contestants Asian residents will perform traditional Sa local have fun while supporting Theprestigious City honored long-time for feature 18 years with his wife cilover meeting, the Nancy “Fall Home Spotlight were asked to answer the quesBand Review will 200 units including junior andin our public com- Mool very involved Ri music, which means at theNosame time. Localinstrunonprofi t groups willyou be be and what residents and activists Alta Duke, who teaches for the ABC School tion: Where will munity events. They just don’t “playing with four musical Award” was presented to Helen Toma. senior high school bands, JROTC sponsoring each activity in return for a portion Joan Lutz and Keith Nelson as District. Their will you be doing in the next 25 ments.” Toma units, Community veterans, military entries, this year’s Grand three boys at- has lived in La Palma since 1968 years. The of the activities’ proceeds. willprogram includealso included The danc-Activities celebrities, dignitaries, elected Marshals in the La Palma Parade. tend thewhere lo- she raised her four children. a dance exhibition and a farewell ers strike small a giant Fiber Glass Slide, giant obstacle courses, Park and Jan clubs cal andpublic appearance by 2008-2009 Miss Toma said she often enjoys visits from offiRecreation cials, localDirector schools, and large Ropes Course, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, King of the Hobson, Chair of the Labusinesses, Palma schools, gongs and La Palma Tina Estrada before organizations, the herandnine grandchildren and two great Mountain (the Blob), Midway Games and more! Days Coordinating Committee, Hwangbo is the awards presentation and anbeat different Orange County to her home. said that “this year’s GrandFire Mar-Authority, active ingrandchildren the nouncement of theNovember 2009-2010 Presale Activity shaped Ticketsdrums. are on sale now through andproven otherstheir — all parading proudly In addition to her recently installed shals have dedication Kiwanis Club, The four per- Miss La Palma Royal Court. 13th at 5:00 p.m. Presale tickets may be purchased and citizen involvement the Stevenew Lu- roof, she has included low main“Throughout the yearat itthe has down Walker Street,many from Houston cussion instruLa Palma Recreation & Community Services offi ces. Buythe times to through the years, and we ther Elemenbeen my honor to represent ments evoke La Palma Avenue! This year our tenance shrubs and ground coverings want to thank them tonight.” tary School City of of La the Palma,” said Estrada. your tickets early andemotions take advantage savings. We’re deep Grand Marshal is none other than throughout the flower beds to compliment The La Palma Parade celebra- parent coun“From the moment I was crowned in the Korean sorry, but presale tickets will not be sold aft er 5:00 p.m. on Mickey Mouse. and OurhonCommunity tion has been recognized cil, and athe for-well-maintained lawn that would be c o m m u n i t y to now, I have had an unforgettaNovember 13th. La Palma honors its Volunteens. Pictured (in alphabetical order) are that include Alisha, Marshals Altamer Duke, ored byGrand the Orange County are Board member I will cherish and have been ble experience the envy of any golfer. Alyson, Amanda, Asia, Athena, Chase, Delina, Eddie, Joselyne, Josh, Kalila, Kevin, of Supervisors for the seventh of the City’s for a lifetime.” described as Joan Lutz, and Keith Nelson, all who are “La longPalma congratulates Helen Toma Mary, Mitasha, Robbie, Sandy, Sammi, and Nae Nae. Photo by Loreen Berlin consecutive year as the County’s Beautification Master of Ceremonies actor, “a Tabatha wonderful time volunteers and original La Palma Days for being the ‘Fall 2010 Home Spotlight official Veterans Day Parade. and Activities and powerful singer, playwright and director committ ee members little idea 25 The Volunteen program wastheestabThis year’s Parade features thewhose Committee. Michael Buss announced winAward’ winner. Thank you for keeping By Loreen Berlin blend of haryears Division ago has Band become La Palma 1st Marine froma cherished Hwangbo lished 22 years ago to assist the Parks and ners in the various categories bemonious and La Palma beautiful and environmentally Camp community Pendleton that consists of has been the fore theresponsible new Miss La and The city of La Palma honored its natural “Vol- Recreation staff forPalma the Sumevent. music local Parade. & Historical Committ friendly.”Samulnori Performers in traditional Korean costumes inTh e Cultural eeprogram. is pleased to present exhibits an 50 Marine musicians; representa- Oxford Acadcourt were named. Miss La unteens” during a recent City Council mer Day her Camp when played Once onis the Anniversary of Spotlight Award is given meeting. Helen Toma (center) presented the tives from the again, City’s Sister City,25th emy Founda-The Home Palma Star was Sheraiah Paige La Palma’s history, culture and through books and artifacts: together.” The diversity goal of the program according Hanam, South Korea; over 30of tion “Fall Home Spotlight Award” from La PresiLucena who raised and the most revLa Palma Days, the City La Palma is proud The to smallfour timestoa year in the Spring, Summer, Those honored •include Alisha, Alyson, Director of Recreation CommuFree temporary Henna tatt oos representing the East Asian tradition middlehave school and high school dent for the last five years, and enue for the Pageant by selling Palma Director of Recreation and Comcome out and many believe they er gongs sound like a roll of thunthe La Palma Days Parade be Fall designated Amanda, Asia, Athena, Chase, Delina, Ed- nity Services Jan Hobson is to provide the and Winter. bands that compete for topSpotlight year helped the school raise don’t demand much from our der, tickets andon-the-job adsphone for the program.will be d munity (left) Home the hourglass simulate Magnets withdrums important City of Lawith Palma numbers Joselyne, Josh,• Kalila, Kevin, Mary, young people training. asServices thewill “Offi cialand Veteran’s Daylast Parade of Orange La is Palma city information, call to die, honors; as well Chair as many partici$68,000. HisForgoal $100,000 Emily Ann Kulassia won the City. I wanted make an effort rain showers, and the big gongs sub-committee Cheody Fortunato Mitasha, Robbie, Sandy, Sammi, Tabatha “Hopefully, we have established a by Scouts proclamation the pants County” including and thisfrom year.714-690-3300 He is looking or forward Award, and Chelsey visit CityofLapalma. • “Laheavy Palma,” published bookInterview in to reach out to them.” make and alow sounds that (right). Photo byBoy Loreen Berlin and Nae Nae. Orange County Board of Supervisors. to La Palma Days Silver Jubilee So Hwangbo paid out of his the Arcadia “Images America” org. See JUBILEE on Page 7 PAGEANT on Page 7 See MUSIC on of Page 5 SeeSee VOLUNTEERS
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MILITARY HISTORY 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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La Palma School hosts Luau for new families
Camp Luther parents came early to welcome new families to the Steve Luther Elementary School campus Sept. 17. Shown (l-r) were Warren Lau, Chair Delanie Lutu, Ann Marie Harris and Cypress College Boardmember and parent Brian Nakamura. By Larry Caballero La Palma’s Steve Luther Elementary School PTA’s Camp Luther parents hosted their Camp Luther event Sept. 17-18 geared towards having all of the new and current Luther families socialize together. “We are holding the event earlier this year so that the new families can feel welcome to their new school,” said Cypress School Board member and Luther parent Brian Nakamura. The event included Hawaiian-style dinners, games for students, hula dance/ fire dance show and concluded with a
movie under the stars. More than 20 families camped out in the field overnight and Kiwanis members cooked a pancake breakfast for them the next morning. “Luther currently has 500 K-6 students enrolled, and we’re very excited that more than 50 families had signed up to attend the event,” said Camp Luther parent Ann Marie Harris. “We want the new families to mix and mingle, feel at home here, and be part of the Luther family,” said Nakamura.
Kiwanis install new President
Kiwanis Club of La Palma held its Installation Dinner Sept. 26 at the Panda Inn Restaurant to retire past President Abe Waheed and install new 2010-2011 President Ismile Noorbaksh. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Welcoming Kiwanis members and guests were (l-r) George Hallock, Lt. Governor,
HOPE Plans Annual Dinner Fundraiser Helping Other People Everyday (H.O.P.E.), a non-profit organization that helps the needy and families who reside in La Palma, Cypress, Buena Park, and Anaheim, will be hosting its 21st Annual Dinner and Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 13th at the Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel. Tickets are available for $40/ pp through October 15th and for $45/pp thereafter. Everyone is invited to join
Division 30; Noorbaksh, Waheed, and Debbie Sheibel, Lt. Governor Designate, Division 30. Waheed welcomed guests and presented awards to distinguished members, and Noorbaksh gave closing remarks promising to work hard to promote the six objectives of Kiwanis International that include forming enduring friendships, rendering altruistic service, and building better communities. in the fun-filled event that will include a live band, dancing, and a silent auction/ raffle. All proceeds will go towards helping local residents and families. To make a donation, purchase tickets for the event, or any questions please contact La Palma Mayor-Pro Tem Ralph Rodriguez at 714612-4237. The organization was founded in 1976 and operates with the help of dedicated volunteers and businesses in surrounding communities. H.O.P.E. bi-monthly provides food, clothing, diapers, financial assistance, temporary shelter, and help with transportation to nearly 200 families.
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Halloween Carnival Stop by La Palma’s safe, family-oriented alternative to the traditional trick-or-treat! Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Central Park, FREE Our yearly spooktacular event features a fabulous COSTUME CONTEST for ghouls and boys with special prizes in each age division! This year’s Halloween spookfest will feature CARNIVAL GAMES, a “GOBLIN GULCH” for children under the age of 5, and a haunted area. Community groups, organizations and individuals are invited to operate a carnival booth as a community service project. Your help is greatly appreciated! For more information, please call the La Palma Recreation and Community Services Department at (714) 690-3350. IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, THE CARNIVAL WILL BE CANCELLED. La Palma Days 2010 Saturday, November 13, 2010 La Palma celebrates its diverse heritage with La Palma Days. This annual tradition has been celebrated in our community for over 25 years, encouraging residents, business partners and friends to celebrate La Palma’s community spirit. The La Palma Pageant The La Palma Pageant is a professional and personal growth opportunity for individuals interested in serving a one year term as the City of La Palma’s ambassador. To qualify, prospective contestants must live, work, or attend school in the City of La Palma and be between the ages of 17 and 23 on the date of the Pageant. Scholarships are awarded to contestants who best represent our community through pride and positive social skills. A letter of recognition will be presented to the winners at the end of a successful term. If you are interested in becoming a contestant, please complete and return an entry form to Central Park by September 12th! An orientation for prospective contestants will be held Sunday, September 12th at 3 p.m. Contestants must be available for Sunday rehearsals at Central Park between 2 and 5 p.m. from September 19th until the Pageant, which is scheduled this year for Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the Performing Arts Center at Kennedy High School. All contestants will make their debut as the La Palma Court during the La Palma Days Parade on November 13, 2010. La Palma Days On Saturday, November 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., the La Palma Days Parade and prestigious Band Review will feature over 200 units including junior and senior high school bands, JROTC units, veterans, military entries, celebrities, dignitaries, elected officials, local schools, clubs and organizations, businesses, the Orange County Fire Authority, and others - all parading down Walker Street, from Houston to La Palma Avenue! A variety of activities for preschoolers to adults will be featured at La Palma Days. Everyone will have fun while supporting local organizations at the same time. Activities include a large Fiber Glass Slide, giant obstacle courses, pony rides, laser tags, speed pitch, Avalanche Mountain, and more. La Palma Days will also featured two areas of diverse entertainment and things to do for the entire family. On the Pavilion Stage will be cultural rich entertainment featuring local talent. The Children's Area will provide more hands-on crafts and interactive entertainment. Vendors The La Palma Days Community Festival will feature over 40 vendors. People can enjoy a wide variety of tasty cuisine by sampling foods from around the world while supporting local nonprofit organizations. Non-profit and commercial vendors interested in participating in this year's festival, please print and fill-out the Vendor Booth Application. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Monday, September 13th, 2010.
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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La Palma announces 2011 Cypress Americana recipients
La Palma hosts second annual Civic Academy
By Loreen Berlin
By Larry Caballero
During the La Palma City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, Ulla Herman, chair of the Americana Citizen of the Year Committee for the City of La Palma announced La Palma’s 2011 Americana recipients, Ron and Elfriede Mac Iver. All eight cities involved with the Cypress Americana [l-r] Elfriede Mac Iver, Chair of the Americana Citizen Foundation have City Com- of the Year Committee for the City of La Palma, Ulla mittees, approved by the Herman and Ron Mac Iver. Photo by Loreen Berlin. Cypress College Foundaat the Park and designed a smaller, more tion. theft-proof sign for the city," Elfriede Those cities include La Palma, Mac Iver said. Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden The Mac Iver’s said that they became Grove, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and charter members of the La Palma ChamStanton. ber of Commerce when they moved to “This year our selection by the La the new city of La Palma. Palma Committee was unanimous - and “We've always been ‘members of it was a great choice,” Herman said. “We something’ since coming to La Palma in have a great group of people who have 1965,” Elfriede Mac Iver said. served the committee for many years." “Ron was on the Park Committee, “Being announced last night at the which created Central Park, and I worked City Council was very gratifying,” Elwith Mary Thrasher on the formation of friede Mac Iver said. the ‘Tot Lot’ and became a reporter for The Mac Iver’s are the authors of, the Chamber of Commerce newspaper, “Images of La Palma,” which may be ‘The La Palma Review.’” found on-line, and signed copies are The Mac Iver’s said that they were available at The La Palma Chamber of always there for the city, but with five Commerce. children and tough economic times, “We For several years, one day per week, didn't volunteer for more than we could Elfriede Mac Iver has been teaching handle. We became active in scouting a beginning Lip Reading Class, at the because our four sons were involved in Weingart Senior Center in Lakewood, scouting – they all became Eagle Scouts under the auspices of the Long Beach as a result.” City College. The Americana Awards is the colThe couple is continuing to compile lege’s signature event that will be held in the “Pictorial History of La Palma” that is the Disneyland Hotel in February 2011. now housed in four large notebooks, disSome of those who have been played in a special kiosk each year during honored in past years includes Tommy the annual La Palma Days. Lasorda, Gene Autry, Carl Karcher and “The Mac Ivers have been very Marion Knott, to name a few. diligent in contacting the "old stratum” Since 2001, the Americana Awards of city volunteers, workers, movers and have generated more than $1 million in shakers and they have been very sucrevenue for Cypress College. cessful in their quest for photos, tapes, To contribute, individuals may attend write-ups, and have compiled a lot of the event, purchase one of the 100-oppormemories,” Herman said. tunity-drawing tickets for a an oppor“They have spent thousands of hours tunity to receive $2,000 in cash or two copying and arranging stories on the winners receive $500 each in cash or you computer; I can't fathom how much time may contribute an item for the silent aucthey have spent,” she said. “Now we tion, which is held during the reception. hope they will be able to have a permaThe Foundation is seeking some “fun” nent exhibit of La Palma History in the items, organizers said. Chamber of Commerce offices.” For La Palma city information, call Ron Mac Iver designed the first La 714-690-3300 or visit CityOfLapalma. Palma city sign; a picture of the sign may org. be seen hanging on the wall of La Palma For Cypress Americana Awards City Hall. information, call 714-484-7126 or visit “The last remaining sign is also disCypress Americana Foundation on-line. played on La Palma Days. It was rescued Loreen Berlin may be reached at by Janet Cates, when she came on board loreenberlin@verizon.net
Most of its residents can tell you that La Palma is a small city of residential homes and small businesses with 16,176 residents living in 1.9 square miles. They can also tell you that they enjoy living in La Palma because of its small town feeling. If you ask them for any more information, you may be in trouble. So the City decided to host a Civic Academy last year where residents could learn about their city in an interactive discussion with each of the City Departments—Administration, Community Development, Finance, Orange County Fire Authority, Police, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services. Department representatives took participants on a tour of the day-to-day activities and the challenges that City employees handle in their quest to provide residents and businesses with the highest level of service possible. The Academy was such a success that the City is offering it again. Its first meeting was Sept. 16 at the Community Center where City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto welcomed the 20 residents and participants and gave an Overview of the City. In recent years La Palma has been named the 16th Best Small City in the US by Money Magazine, and the Best Small City in Orange County to Raise a Family by OC Parenting Magazine, twice. Lazzaretto oversees 101 full and parttime employees and an overall annual budget of $28 million while earning a total annual compensation of $240,573. City council annual salaries are $4,320. In the 1500’s to 1900, La Palma primarily comprised of ranches and farms. By 1955 it was incorporated and named Dairyland with a population of 500 with 18 dairies. By 1960 there were 622 residents, but by 1965 the City’s name was changed to La Palma and its motto had become the City of Vision where 1,250 homes were built.
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By 1970 the population had grown to 9,687, and a hospital and civic center were built. Centerpointe, the City’s major commercial development site, was built in 1980 and the population had increased to 15,399. More than 16,000 residents live in La Palma today. The City’s ethnic diversity is apparent with almost 45% of residents being Asian or Pacific Islander with the majority being Korean. More than 36% are White, 11% are Hispanic, 4.5% African-American, and 3% are designated as Other. The median house income is $80,071, and 40% of residents have earned an advanced degree while an additional 32% have attended college. The City’s official flower is the Daisy, official tree is the Pygmy Date Palm, and Hanam City, South Korea is its sister city. Participants were asked what they liked about La Palma, and all agreed it was a safe city and close to freeways and public attractions. The City has the fastest response time in the County. “Transparency and open government are essential to La Palma’s strength,” said Lazzaretto. “The City Council and all City staff are committed to being responsible with the community’s funds, and thankfully, the city of Bell is not the norm.” Public Works Director Jeff Moneda is responsible for the signals, stop signs and striping. In addition, he serves as the City’s Water Manager, and is responsible for the treatment and distribution of water to the City’s customers. The Public Works Department designs, builds, operates, and maintains the City’s $30 million dollar public Infrastructure that includes 32 centerline miles of street, 70 miles of sidewalk, 21 traffic signals, 4.5 miles of storm drain channel and pipe and 38.4 miles of water pipeline. The Civic Academy is held one night a week for five weeks. Its second meeting is scheduled for Sept 23 where participants will learn about Recreation and Community Services and the Orange County Fire Authority.
• Elimination of unnecessary city expenses, including the wasteful City Park Master Plan. • Reduction of the City's Utility Tax. • Strong support for Public Safety.
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Beverly Dentistry holds grand re-opening of offices By Brian Hews
and has been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving her DDS degree. Her emphasis on patient comfort as
and root canal treatments. Her approach to treatment starts with Over 50 chamber members, city ofpatiently listening. Then, after a complete ficials, board members, and friends of and thorough examination, she reviews the chamber came and discusses the to wish Beverly diagnosis and treatDentistry much ment options with success on the you. grand re-opening of "I am proud to their offices. provide my patients Beautifully with the best in decorated with an dental technology, Ethan Allen flair, treatment options the office offers and patient comfort. comfortable patient It is my pleasure chairs, each with a to address all your big screen TV for questions and conyou to watch while cerns." the doctor works Present at the along with state of grand re-opening the art equipment were City Councilto ease your visit. man Henry Charoen, “We are very Mayor Steve Shahappy to re-open nahan, and Mayor our offices and pro tem Ralph Present at the grand re-opening were [l-r] Dr. Rod Gonzales (husband of Dr. Beverly look forward to Gonzales), Community Development Director Douglas Dumhart, Dr. Beverly Gonza- Rodriguez. City ofhelping the resiles DDS, Mayor Steve Shanahan, Mayor pro tem Ralph Rodriguez, and La Palma City ficials included City dents of La Palma Manager Dominic Lazzaretto. Manager Dominic with all their denLazzaretto and Comtistry needs", says munity Development Dr. Beverly Gonzales, DDS, owner of well as keeping up-to-date with the latest Director Douglas Dumhart. the practice. “We really tried to make it a advancements in dentistry enable her to Dr. Gonzales’ offices are located at very comfortable office to make visitors provide her patients with the best quality 5031 La Palma Ave. Ste. B, La Palma, feel at home”. of care in the field. Dr. Gonzales has a CA 90623 and phone is (562) 865-0999. Dr. Gonzales is a graduate of UCLA wide range of experience in different Find her on the web at beverlydentistry. dental school, one of the best in the areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and recom or email her at smile@beverlydencountry. She has been a dentist for years storative dentistry to surgical treatments tistry.com
Candidates night – October 12th The La Palma Chamber of Commerce will host this year’s Candidates Night. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your Candidates before casting your vote. In forum format, each candidate will be asked to share their goals, ideas and vision for the City. A portion has been set aside to answer your questions. The evening will be held at the La Palma Community Center at 7:00 p.m., October 12th. Moderated by the West OC League of Women Voters.
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place, they see the behavior as acceptable. Breathe California has reported that every day in California, nearly 300 children begin smoking and that of those who begin smoking, 200 will go on to become addicted smokers. Those in favor of the proposed ordinance say that the ordinance would ensure a healthy environment for all Central Park users and visitors. The ordinance would ban all tobacco use in the park and would be promoted through the use of posted signs at all park entrances and at the larger amenities in Central Park. There would be a community education campaign to inform park visitors, facility users and program participants of the restriction of tobacco in the park. The only real objection by some of Council was that residents have a say in the matter and for them to be asked if they want a total ban on smoking in the park or a designated area for smoking. Enforcement of the proposed ordinance would require staff to monitor and inform violators of the restriction and ask for their compliance, with police intervention if necessary. Currently, only a few cities within the county have tobacco restriction, other than what is required by law. They include Fountain Valley, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods and Seal Beach. One resident in attendance at the meeting said, “You smoke – you smell it – so how can you have smoking where children are and not have them be affected by it– when will they learn?” The report said that restriction on tobacco use in the park would help to ensure that people have access to a healthy and smoke-free environment to enjoy recreational activities and would possibly decrease expenditures for park maintenance while protecting the environment.
comment during the review and adoption of the plan suggested that Central park should be completely “smoke free.” Since that exact verbiage was not used in the telephone survey, more details are needed before banning smoking in Central Park. The city report said that currently, the California Health and Safety Code prohibits any cigarette, cigar or other tobaccorelated products within 25 feet of a playground or tot lot sandbox area or disposing of tobacco-related product waste within a playground or tot lot area including cigarettes, cigarette butts and cigar buts – and intimidation or retaliation against a person who is seeking to be in compliance with the law. Violators of the law are subject to a fine of $250 per violation. The report said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports: • Smoking is responsible for the premature deaths of more than 440,000 Americans each year from lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illness and other diseases, which is approximately one in every five deaths each year. • Secondhand smoke contains a complex mixture of more than 4,000 chemicals including more than 50 of which are cancer-causing agents and that it is responsible for 50,000 deaths in nonsmokers each year. • Cigarette butts are hazardous to children, animals and the environment and are the most common litter in parks and the clean up is time consuming and costly. Also, the report said that additionally studies have shown that adult smoking behavior significantly influences youth smoking behavior and that when children see adultsLosCerritosCommNews_LPA10-001_4.91x7.875.ai smoking in a family-friendly
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live their life with purpose, kindness and compassion by accepting Rachel’s 5 Challenges. Presenters take the emotion and desire to make a difference following the assembly and equip the students in a 1-hour training with practical ways in which they can impact their school. There is less multimedia; it’s a more fun, intimate teaching setting that gets the students involved. They hear about ways they can mentor younger students, welcome new students to their school, write letters of kindness to people, create an atmosphere of kindness, and impact their school, community and world. The framework for an on-going program called the Friends of Rachel Club or FOR Program is established on a high school campus and a Chain Links program
parents, teachers, students and community leaders could hear the story of 17-year-old Rachel Scott. Scott was gunned down along with eleven other students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado on April 20, 1999. Her family and friends felt their daughter would be remembered long after her death because they knew her to be a very special person who always reached out to people she didn’t even know in order to show kindness and compassion. They weren’t surprised when Rachel’s father, Darrell Scott, found her many journal writings and notes in her bedroom after she died. “She was never suicidal,” Scott said, “but she did have a premonition that her life would Rachel’s Challenge presenter Ali Nourbakhsh encourbe a short one. Yet she fer- ages Walker Junior High students to take the challenge vently believed that her mes- and show kindness and compassion in their daily lives. sage would have an impact on the world.” on a junior high campus. The training is The family has published her writings, key in sustaining the message of kindness and they have touched and inspired the and compassion, and affecting true, genulives of thousands of people. ine change in their school. “Students have the power to make perThe program’s 5 Challenges include: manent, positive, cultural changes in their • Eliminate prejudice by looking for schools and communities by accepting the the best in others. Nourbakhsh said that challenge of my daughter to start a chain Rachel believed you might not really like reaction of kindness and compassion.” someone when you first meet him. Maybe Presenter Ali Nourbakhsh said they be- he reminds you of someone else whom you gin with three words-- MOTIVATE, EDU- haven’t liked in the past. Yet she believed CATE and ACTIVATE. you need to give each person three chances “Without any politics, religion or profit before walking away. involved, We MOTIVATE by grabbing • Dare to Dream, set goals, keep a jourkids’ hearts in an assembly. We EDUCATE nal. Data has shown that young people their minds with training and curriculum. who set goals are more successful and We help ACTIVATE them to get involved make more money than those who don’t with their hands through exercises and set goals. community service.” • Choose your Influences--input deterThe presentation begins with emotion- mines output. ally charged assemblies held in the United • Kind Words small acts of kindness= States and throughout the world. More than huge impact. Nourbakhsh mentioned stu1,000 assemblies were held last year where dents who were ready to commit suicide, the entire student body participates in a but they didn’t after Rachel reached out to 1-hour multimedia assembly that opens them. with a 5-minute documentary-style clip • Start a Chain Reaction with family that will inform the students about the Col- and friends. “Tell the people around you umbine tragedy. that you care and love them. If you should The goal of this video is to set the stage lose them someday, you and they will feel and add some context to the amazing life better knowing that you were thinking of of kindness that Rachel lived. The rest of them,” said Nourbakhsh. the assembly focuses on true stories from School administrators say that after aspeople who were impacted by her acts of semblies have been held on their campus, kindness and encourages the students to attendance is up, disciplinary referrals are
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LA PALMA COMMUNITY NEWS • OCTOBER 2010 7 each shawl if filled with prayers for the and crocheters who want to be part of person who receives the shawl. the Shawl Ministry to come to the St. The Shawl Ministry at St. Irenaeus Irenaeus Parish Hall Conference Room is actually a part of St. Irenaeus Health on the Third Thursdays of each month Care Ministry which coordinates and from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Finished products supports a variety of spiritual and corpocan be dropped off at that time and yarn ral charitable activities in the parish. and instructions can also be picked up As part of Health Care Ministry, for new projects. Donations of yarn are shawls are presented by Funeral Minalways welcome. isters to bereaved individuals who For more information, contact Donna recently lost loved ones. Health Care Kriesel at 714-897-3019. Ministers assist by delivering shawls to parishioners who are homebound due to frailty or illness such as cancer or other diseases. Periodically, shawls are given by Care Center Ministers to St. Irenaeus parishioners and other Catholics who become residents of the local Care Centers that our priests and ministers visit. Bereavement Support Ministers also present shawls to people who come to their home for meetings. Donna Kriesel invites all knitters
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Pictured, left to right, are some members of St. Irenaeus Shawl Ministry, Diane Webb, Mary Spohn, Marina Oris, Bettry Mergl, Chairperson Donna Kriesel, and Joyce Lodato. A single shawl may take up to three weeks to complete.
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Continued from page 1 By Edna Ethington Women of St. Irenaeus Parish Shawl Ministry in Cypress have been gathering on the third Thursday of each month to knit or crochet beautiful shawls to be given to people who need some extra love and care in times of difficulty. Over 25 women are part of the Shawl Ministry, with some of the women meeting in the Parish Hall Conference Room at St. Irenaeus from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to do their work, and others working at home and turning in finished products from time to time. According to Shawl Ministry Chairperson Donna Kriesel, the women have been creating shawls for over five years, and donated 140 shawls in each of the last two years!
Kriesel said that the shawls bring a great deal of comfort and contentment to both the creators of the shawls and the recipients. A special prayer is usually said as a shawl is lovingly put around the shoulders of each person. She prays that, as people wrapped themselves in the warmth of the shawls, they are reminded of God’s love and the love and prayers of the St. Irenaeus community. Kriesel also said that knitters and crocheters also benefit from making shawls because the act of creating the shawl forces one to focus and become contemplative and meditative while concentrating on each stitch. They become the hand of Jesus bringing warmth, comfort and prayers to those who are suffering from grief or illness. Shawl Ministry’s motto is: “A prayer is said with every stitch” so
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