Lakewood Community News April 2011

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April 2011

Look for new businesses ‘sprouting’ up all over the city of Lakewood

Shop Lakewood: A new Sprouts Farmers Market and Smart & Final will open at Woodruff and South. The new CVS is opening at South and Palo Verde.

Opportunities to “Shop Lakewood” get a major boost this spring with openings of a new Sprouts Famers Market (formerly known as Henry’s Farmers Market) and an expanded Smart & Final at the neighborhood shopping center at Woodruff Avenue and Carson Street. A large CVS Pharmacy will also open in the center at South Street and Palo Verde Avenue.

The 27,000 square-foot Sprouts market will anchor the shopping center near Harvey Way and will feature virtually all the things eager shoppers were expecting from the long-anticipated Henry’s.

The two popular chains announced plans to merge this February in a move that will put all the stores under the Sprouts brand. In fact, the stores are so similar that shoppers frequently mistake one for the other. The action reunites two natural food stores that were founded by the same family.

Shoppers tend to frequent Sprouts and Henry’s because they offer a wide variety of

Van Nostran named Mayor; DuBois named Vice Mayor

Larry Van Nostran

Diane DuBois

Jeff Wood

The Lakewood City Council recently completed its annual reorganization, selecting Larry Van Nostran to serve as Lakewood’s mayor in 2011-2012 and naming Diane DuBois to the post of vice mayor.

The reorganization followed

the swearing in of re-elected Council Member Larry Van Nostran and newly-elected Council Member Jeff Wood. Both will begin four-year terms.

Wood is a 21-year resident of Lakewood, living here with his wife Mary Jane and two

daughters. Since 1999, he has been a member of the Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Commission - serving as commission chair in 2001, 2004 and again in 2009.

Wood is currently the Deputy Regional Administrator for the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) with extensive experience in risk management, business continuity, occupational safety and health, and emergency management.

This will be Mayor Van Nostran’s tenth term on the city council. He was first elected to the council in a special election in 1975. He ran unopposed in

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natural foods at low prices. Both are known for offering shoppers locally-grown produce, fresh-offthe-boat seafood, fresh bakery goods and all natural meats.

Sprouts also features a deli counter where made-to-order sandwiches cost under $5.

Just south of Sprouts will be a new 31,418 square-foot Smart & Final store. The new 12-acre shopping center also features an expanded Harbor Freight Store.

Alin Party Supply will remain in its current location.

The new CVS pharmacy is a big step forward for the South and Palo Verde shopping center, which has struggled with many vacant tenant spaces. The 15,813

square-foot CVS building includes a drive-thru window and the front parking lot will be repaved and striped.

The property owner is working to attract new business to the site. The city’s Development Review Board has approved a site improvement plan.

The projects reflect the guarded but upbeat predictions heard at February’s Lakewood Economic Forecast Luncheon at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. “The Los Angeles regional economy appears to be past the bottom of the recession and is starting up the recovery path during 2011 and 2012,” said Chief Economist Nancy D. Sidhu, Ph.D of the Cont’d. on page 4

Lakewood Scouts achieve rank of Eagle

Pictured are Lakewood’s newest Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 170, accompanied by local dignitaries. From left to right are: Blake Douglas Donaldson, Aaron William Wagoner; Donald McMackin, Bellflower Unified School District Board Member; Jerry Cleveland, Bellflower Unified School District President; Zachary William Wagoner, Asher Nathaniel Gaston Reeves and Joe Esquivel, Mayor, City of Lakewood. The Eagle Court of Honor took place at Monte Verde Park.

Mayfair High School in Lakewood is fortunate to have four of their seniors that have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

All are members of the Mayfair Marching Corps under the direction of Tom Philips. Colleen McKinley, Principal at Mayfair High/Middle School, was in attendance as all 4 Eagle Scout Projects were completed at Mayfair. Asher Reeves’ project was the re-painting of door safety zones in the entire Middle School wing. Zachary Wagoner beautified the front of the High School with additional plants. Blake Donaldson built a bookcase for his Middle School teacher, Allison Stits.

Aaron Wagoner placed plants in the High School marquee, Middle School planter and assembled a shed for the Associated Student Body. The Eagle Scouts were honored at Bellflower Unified School District’s March board meeting.

Congratulations!

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Change and stability for Lakewood

by Howard L. Chambers, City Manager

Normally, Lakewood’s mayor pens this Lakewood Today column. However, as I write to you, Lakewood is in one of the temporary periods that all cities must go through from time to time, where we are transitioning from one mayor to the next in the days right after an election. I will write this month’s column, as I have during similar circumstances in the past.

On March 22, our mayor and longtime council member, Joe Esquivel, officially retired and ended his elected service to the city. With his upbeat personality, sense of humor and desire to help people, Joe has been one of the most beloved elected representatives in Lakewood’s history. Joe has helped Lakewood residents for 21 years as a council member, and before that as a recreation and community services

commissioner and sports coach.

Joe is definitely going to be missed in city government.

But, our Lakewood community team is fortunate to have a “deep bench” of intelligent and caring residents willing to give of their time to serve our city and our people.

With Joe Esquivel’s retirement on March 22, newly elected council member Jeff Wood was sworn in. Jeff is a longtime Lakewood resident who has volunteered in many community activities over the years and has served 12 years on our city’s recreation and community services commission.

Also sworn in on March 22 was recently re-elected council member Larry Van Nostran. Larry has served on the Lakewood City Council since 1975. Larry has been a Lakewood resident since the city’s early days in the 1950’s. He provides an extremely valuable bridge from Lakewood’s past to our present, and to our future.

Larry is now also one of the most experienced elected city leaders in all of California.

Rounding out our council team are three other very talented and dedicated members (Todd Rogers, Steve Croft and Diane DuBois) who have many years of valuable experience on the council, in Lakewood

community life and in their professional careers.

Lakewood is one of the most stable and predictable communities in Los Angeles County. That’s one reason our city has been attractive to so many new and enduring residents for so many years.

Amid a larger world that can be chaotic and full of uncertainty, Lakewood residents can count on top-quality law enforcement, streets, parks and other city services here at home.

However, like every city in California, Lakewood faces challenges in the months ahead, largely because of the severe financial difficulties our California state government is undergoing. I worry about state threats to local funds and local control over land use and city planning.

But I am heartened by the fact that Lakewood will confront these challenges with a city council composed of intelligent members with solid experience in our city and in their professional lives. And they’ll be helped by a city staff of dedicated employees who enjoy working for Lakewood residents and helping create one of the best residential communities in California.

Lakewood has managed tough times before, and I’m confident that we have a solid team to manage the tough times again.

April 2011

C i t y Spotlight Spring vacation park programs begin soon Lakewood parks will switch to special hours of operation and programmed activities for the spring school vacation period. Fun activities include: paint your own springtime ornament, Baggo Tourney, make a tissue paper kite, create your own bug jar and more.

On Saturday, April 23, the Easter Bunny will visit the parks to take pictures and help officiate the popular egg hunts that are scheduled for youngsters.

Program flyers highlighting all programmed activities and events are available at all Lakewood parks, libraries and city hall and at www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation.

Recreation staff is also available to answer questions by phone at 562866-9771, extension 2408.

Spring vacation hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The following parks will observe spring break during the dates listed below.

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Lakewood Youth Job Fair in May The Lakewood Youth Job Fair will take place on Thursday, May 19 at the Lakewood Youth Center at Del Valle Park. The city and the local high schools join together to hold the Youth Job Fair to help youth, ages 16 - 20, who are interested in gaining full-time or part-time employment.

The event is an opportunity for teens to speak to a number of local employers and for the business community to list job openings and screen large numbers of enthusiastic teens and young adults.

For additional information, or to reserve a free booth for your business, please call the Lakewood Youth Center after 3:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday at 562-429-7472.

Save the Date for the 65th Pan American Fiesta Family and friends can enjoy three days of food, fun and entertainment at Lakewood’s 65th Annual Pan American Fiesta at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave. The fiesta begins Friday, May 6 and continues through Sunday, May 8. The city and the Pan American Association proudly sponsor this long time Lakewood tradition. The fiesta features carnival amusement rides, entertainment, craft and food booths, free cultural activities for children and an atmosphere in tune with a fiesta spirit. For more information, call city hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Annual Grandparents Easter Party The Weingart Senior Center will hold its Annual Easter Party on Thursday, April 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grandparents and grandchildren (age 10 and younger) are welcome to join in the fun.

The Easter Bunny will also hop by to greet participants. Pre-registration is required. Please bring hard-boiled eggs for dyeing. To register for this free activity, or for more information, call the Senior Center office at 562630-6141.

All City Track and Field Meet – April 16 The City of Lakewood Youth Track and Field Meet will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Lakewood High School, 4400 Briercrest Avenue. Children may participate in any three events including running and field events.

Boys and girls born in 1994 or later may compete in this free activity.

Sign up at any Lakewood park or call city hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2408 for more information.

Family fun in April The Daddy/Daughter Date Night program will take place on Friday, April 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza.

Dads and daughters (ages 5 and older) will enjoy a fabulous dinner, dancing and contests for only $18 per person.

Another Fun-Tastic Family Nights event will take place on Friday, April 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (note later start time) at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. For only $7, participants will receive a breakfaststyle dinner and an adventure in astronomy presentation. Participants will experience viewing the galaxies using two state-of-the-art 10-foot tall computerized Obsession Telescopes.

For more information or to sign up call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

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April 2011

Energy Fantasyland

by Victor Davis Hanson, Tribune Media Services

Gas is well over $4 a gallon in most places in California -- and soaring elsewhere as well. But are such high-energy prices good or bad?

That should be a stupid question. Yet it is not when the Obama administration has stopped new domestic offshore oil exploration in many American waters, curbed oil leases in the West, and keeps oil-rich areas of Alaska exempt from drilling.

Last week, President Obama went to Brazil and declared of that country’s new offshore finds: “With the new oil finds off Brazil, President (Dilma) Rousseff has said that Brazil wants to be a major supplier of new stable sources of energy, and I’ve told her that the United States wants to be a major customer, which would be a win-win for both our countries.”

Consider the logic of the president’s Orwellian

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declaration: The United States in the last two years has restricted oil exploration of the sort Brazil is now rushing to embrace. We have run up more than $4 trillion in consecutive budget deficits during the Obama administration and are near federal insolvency.

Therefore, the United States should be happy to borrow more money to purchase the sort of “new stable sources of energy” from Brazil’s offshore wells that we most certainly will not develop off our own coasts.

It seems as if paying lots more for electricity and gas, in European fashion, was originally part of the president’s new green agenda. He helped push capand-trade legislation through the House of Representatives in 2009.

Had such Byzantine regulations become law, a recessionary economy would have sunk into depression. Obama appointed the incompetent Van Jones as “green jobs czar” -- until Jones’ wild rantings confirmed that he knew nothing about his job description “to advance the administration’s climate and energy initiatives.”

At a time of trillion-dollar deficits, the administration is borrowing billions to promote high-speed rail, and is heavily invested in the federally subsidized $42,000 Government Motors Chevy Volt. Apparently the common denominator here is a deductive view that high energy prices will force Americans to emulate European centrally planned and state-run transportation.

That conclusion is not wild conspiracy theory, but simply the logical manifestation of many of the Obama administration’s earlier campaign promises.

Secretary of Energy Steven Chu -- now responsible for the formulation of American energy policy -- summed up his visions to the Wall Street Journal in 2008: “Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe.” I think Chu is finally figuring out the “somehow.”

A year earlier, Chu was more explicit in his general contempt for the sort of fuels that now keep Americans warm and on the road: “Coal is my worst nightmare. ...

We have lots of fossil fuel. That’s really both good and bad news.

We won’t run out of energy but there’s enough carbon in the

ground to really cook us.”

In fairness to Chu, he was only amplifying what Obama himself outlined during the 2008 campaign. Today’s soaring energy prices are exactly what candidate Obama once dreamed about: “Under my plan of a capand-trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket.”

Obama, like Chu, made that dream even more explicit in the case of coal “So, if somebody wants to build a coal plant, they can -- it’s just that it will bankrupt them, because they are going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that’s being emitted.”

There are lots of ironies to these Alice-in-Wonderland energy fantasies. As the public become outraged over gas prices, a panicked Obama pivots to brag that we are pumping more oil than ever before -- but only for a time, and only because his predecessors approved the type of drilling he has stopped.

The entire climate-change movement, fairly or not, is now in shambles, thanks to serial scandals about faked research, consecutive record cold and wet winters in much of Europe and the United States, and the conflict-of-interest, get-rich schemes of prominent globalwarming preachers such as Al Gore.

The administration’s energy visions are formulated by academics and government bureaucrats who live mostly in cities with short commutes and have worked largely for public agencies. These utopians have no idea that without reasonably priced fuel and power, the selfemployed farmer cannot produce food. The private plant operator cannot create plastics. And the trucker cannot bring goods to the consumer -- all the basics like lettuce, iPads and Levis that a highly educated, urbanized elite both enjoys and yet has no idea of how a distant someone else made their unbridled consumption possible.

(Victor Davis Hanson is a classicist and historian at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the author, most recently, of “The Father of Us All: War and History, Ancient and Modern” You can reach him by e-mailing author@ victorhanson.com.)

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There are toothpastes as well for sensitive teeth. Should sensitivity persist, it would be wise to consult with your dentist as this could indicate other problems. To provide assurance that the toothpaste meets accepted standards, look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance on the packaging.

Your toothbrush should be the “soft” type, with polished bristles. Patients often believe the harder and stiffer the bristles, the more effective it cleans. In fact, hard brushes tend to cause enamel abrasion and can accelerate gum recession. As for electric toothbrushes, those that vibrate, rather than rotate have been shown to be most effective in removing plaque from teeth.

Floss is available in several forms, waxed, unwaxed, regular and tape. Waxed flossed works well if the contacts between your teeth are tight. Floss in the tape form can be used if larger spaces exist, and for those with extensive dental work. If you do notice bleeding from your gums while flossing, this can be an early sign of gum disease. You should consult your dentist if this is the case.

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“Many industries are back in the black and employment is rising in some areas.”

California had the second highest unemployment rate in the country in 2010 at 12.5 percent. According to Sidhu, several economic sectors will continue to struggle, but the economy is “headed in the right direction, and the economy will seem even better by 2012.”

Openings set for April and May in Lakewood follow the recent addition of the 33,400 square-foot Nordstrom Rack at the Lakewood Center in October 2010.

More business openings and shopping opportunities in Lakewood are planned for the months ahead.

This August, a Sports Authority sporting goods supercenter is slated to replace the 42,263 square-foot Circuit City building at Lakewood Center. Sports Authority is a leading sporting goods retailer, based in Englewood, Colorado and operates over 450 stores in 45 states. There are 60 stores operating in California.

The sports theme continues with the building of a new twostory, 45,000 square-foot 24 Hour Fitness center where the old Pacific Theaters South facility is located. The opening is expected this December.

In addition to the typical exercise equipment found in other 24 Hour Fitness facilities, this gym is proposed to include a swimming pool, spa, sauna, two racquetball courts and a basketball court. A dedicated cardiovascular area will occupy the second floor.

A Red Robin restaurant is expected for Lakewood Center, and a Chick fil-A restaurant project is moving forward on Candlewood Street’s restaurant row.

Other Lakewood business developments include WinCo Foods’ plans to remodel and reopen the supermarket at South Street and Downey Avenue. That opening is expected in November.

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Lakewood wins statewide recreation awards

Lakewood’s award-winning recreation catalog and Lakewood city manager.

The 4,000-member California Park and Recreation Society recently recognized Lakewood with two awards at their annual conference in Sacramento.

Lakewood’s longtime city manager Howard Chambers was honored as a “Champion of the Community,” and the city received an “Award of Excellence” for its 2010 fall/winter recreation catalog.

Champion of the Community recipients is selected by CPRS for their “significant effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks, recreation, and community service.” The organization cited Chambers’ record of over 30 years with Lakewood in strengthening the city through parks and recreation programs. CPRS also noted that his first steps into public service came as a young recreation leader working at Lakewood parks.

“Top-notch parks and community services are crucial components in creating safe and secure neighborhoods,” said Chambers.

“In terms of budgeting for recreation programs, I’ve always thought that you can spend it on the kids now through quality recreation activities, or you can spend it later through increased public safety programs.”

Lakewood’s prize-winning, 40page recreation catalog featured a colorful graphic cover, magazinestyle layout and “Parks Make Life Better!” message. The catalog highlighted over 600 city classes and programs.

Lakewood has a history of winning awards for its parks and recreation programs, including being recognized as Sportstown USA in 2004 and Playful City USA in 2010.

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Lakewood ‘Relay for Life’ is gearing up for May event

The 24-hour Relay for Life is coming to Lakewood on Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Artesia High School track.

Teams of friends, neighbors, families, co-workers, school and church groups will keep at least one member walking the course during the overnight relay “because cancer never sleeps.”

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Lakewood teams of participants and volunteers are forming now. Get involved by attending one of the organizing meetings held on the second Monday of each month at the Lakewood Village Community

Church at 4515 Sunfield Avenue near Mayfair Park).

If you want to form your own team, try attending team captain meetings held on the third Monday of each month. Contact Jenny Henry at 562-301-7443 or jenny4thecure@yahoo.com for additional information about teams or volunteering.

Visit the official website at: www.relayforlife.org/ lakewoodca.

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Chamber Board Meeting Wednesday, 04/27/11, 8:00am Denny’s Restaurant 5520 South Street Lakewood, 90713

Women in Business Council Wednesday, 04/13/11, 11:30am Mayfair Park, Activities Room (Bring a sack lunch!)

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Welcome New Gateway Business Bank hosts three-chamber mixer Members!

Marcedes Lewis Foundation 3725 Bouton Drive Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 421-3757 Clair Del Gardens 4901 Clair Del Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 428-8842 Bixby Knolls Apartments 1240 East San Antonio Dr. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 595-5033 New York Life – Taylor Curtis 2020 Main St. Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 797-8281 New York Life – Michael Kiamzon 2020 Main St. Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 (562) 797-9291

Member Renewals

With their renewal, the following businesses have celebrated another year as members of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.

24 Years - Lakewood Lions Club 19 Years - Special Olympics - Friends of Lakewood Libraries 10 Years - First Bank - Castlehead, Inc. Escrows 6 Years - Appraisal Pacific Inc. - Central Basin Municipal Water District - Lakewood Women’s Club 5 Years - SRK Enterprises 1 Year - George’s Greek Café - G & A Heating & Air Conditioning

Thank You!

Officers and Board of Directors

John Kelsall President/CEO Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 24 Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA 90712 562-531-9733 Fax 562-531-9737 John@lakewoodchamber.com www.lakewoodchamber.com

Photo: (from left to right) Catherine Gaughen, Executive Director of Cerritos Chamber of Commerce; Leigh Clausen, VP/Regional Manager of Gateway Business Bank; Maria MacLean, Membership Services Director for the Paramount Chamber of Commerce; and John Kelsall, President/CEO of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.

Gateway Business Bank recently hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Open House. The three-chamber event included Lakewood, Cerritos and Paramount chambers. Green beer and corned beef were plentiful and all had a good time.

Lakewood Center welcomes new Property Manager

Doug Roscoe was recently hired as Lakewood Centers new Property Manager, he brings with him many years of experience.

Roscoe began his career in the shopping center industry during the mid 70’s, progressing through various property management roles.

Doug is a graduate of the University Of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, - BA Business Administration, received his Certified Shopping Center Manager (“CSM”) designation in 1978 and his Senior Shopping Center Manager (“SCSM”) designation in 2008.

Doug and his wife Mary reside in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, and have 2 daughters living in Seattle and San Francisco. ~ Welcome to Lakewood Doug! ~

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Frank Croes The Boeing Company 2401 E. Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90807 562-593-2937 Fax 562-982-6199 Frank.Croes@boeing.com

Dianne Pfau Lakewood Regional Medical Center P.O. Box 6070 Lakewood, CA 90712 562-602-0083 Dianne.Pfau@tenethealth.com

Marla Burillo Marketing with Marla P.O. Box 160 Lakewood, CA 90714 714-504-5076 Fax 562-531-9737 marketingwithmarla@gmail.com

Mike Hedges Pacific Striping Company 1820 Coronado Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755 562-429-2562 Fax 562-938-8811 pacificstripeco@aol.com

Beverly Anderson First City Credit Union 5252 Lakewood Blvd.

Lakewood, CA 90712 800-944-2200 Fax 562-630-1787 Banderson@firstcitycu.org

Glen Patrick Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA 5835 Carson Street Lakewood, CA 90713 562-425-7431 Fax 562-425-5451 Glen.Patrick@lbymca.org

Morel Bagunu Lakewood Center 500 Lakewood Center Lakewood, CA 90712 562-633-0437 Morel.Bagunu@macerich.com

Mark Perumean EDCO Waste & Recycling Services P.O. Box 398 Buena Park, CA 90621 714-522-3577 mperumean@edcodisposal.com

Leigh Clausen Gateway Business Bank 4146 Woodruff Avenue Lakewood, CA 90713 562-627-9800 Fax 562-627-9801 Lclausen@gbbanker.com

Cathy Gies-Chairman Willow Urgent Care/Memorial Healthcare IPA 1100 E. Willow Street Signal Hill, CA 90755 562-981-9500 Fax 562-981-2964 cgies@mhipa.com Marjorie Anderson Edward Jones Investments 5536 South Street Lakewood, CA 90712 562-804-7994 Fax 562-866-8954 Marjorie.anderson@edwardjones.com

Ben Harvey SCE/Southern CA Edison 2800 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90806 800-655-4555 Fax 562-981-8289 Ben.Harvey@sce.com

Joy Janes Behavior Safety Associates 5710 Harvey Way Lakewood, CA 90713 562-531-9733 Fax 562-531-9737 Joyjanes@yahoo.com

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Water rebates: Water-wise gardening workshops help conserve resources

Don’t flush pharmaceuticals

Free expert help is at hand for Lakewood homeowners wanting to turn their yards into waterwise gardens and make the most of the city’s new water rebate program. Two free gardening education programs are ideal ways for residents to learn how to get a great looking yard while using less water and energy and wasting fewer resources.

Both the Los Angeles County “Smart Gardener” program and the Water Replenishment District’s “ECO Gardener” program offer in-depth workshops about converting yards into attractive and drought-resistant landscapes.

Considering 70 percent of residential water is used outdoors, saving water in the yard is one of the most effective ways Lakewood residents can conserve water.

The city’s rebate program is voluntary and leaves it up to individual homeowners to decide how much they want to take on. Projects can range from simply changing sprinkler heads to doing a more complicated turf removal project.

Turf removal rebates require that a pre-application be submitted and approved PRIOR to work beginning. Applications can be submitted starting May 1.

Both Smart Gardener and ECO Gardener classes are scheduled

It was common at one time to flush old medications (also known as pharmaceuticals) down the toilet. In the past, doctors and pharmacists may even have recommended this as the best way to keep old drugs from being misused.

Now, we know that these substances can reappear as water contamination that may possibly get into drinking water supplies.

So, what should you do?

One important first step is to take all medications as directed and to finish the prescription under a doctor’s guidance. That way, there’ll be less chance of unused medications needing disposal.

If you have unused medications, they can be left in the drop boxes at the entrance to the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station (5130 Clark Avenue at Hardwick Street). The drop boxes also accept medical “sharps.”

Medications also can be taken to a county-sponsored household hazardous waste roundup.

Information is available by calling 888-CLEAN-LA or from www.888cleanla.com.

Some medications are “controlled substances” (such as codeine, Phenobarbital and anabolic steroids). These cannot be taken to a roundup, but they can be put in your regular trash if you follow some precautions: Remove the patient’s name, drug name, prescription number and other personal information before disposal.

“Spoil” the medications – add water to a container of pills; put salt in a container of liquid mediation. Put the containers in a sturdy box and tape it shut.

Put the box in the trash where children and animals can’t easily reach it.

prior to that date and can be a boon to home gardeners wanting to make water-saving decisions.

Both programs cover topics like landscape design, irrigation set up, drip irrigation and scheduling, maintenance and troubleshooting along with appropriate plant selection and fertilizers.

“Lakewood residents have a long tradition of voluntary water conservation and looking out for the environment. We want to give them added options as they plan spring and summer garden projects or design a turf removal project,” says Jim Glancy, Lakewood’s water resources director.

Information on classes, device and turf-related rebates is available online at www. lakewoodcity.org/waterrebates -- along with a list of accepted devices, extensive FAQs and how-to documents.

Forms should be filled out, printed and signed for submission to the city.

Beginning and advanced “Smart Gardener” workshops are set throughout the region through the rest of 2011. A beginning workshop will be held in Long Beach – on Saturday, April 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Birney Elementary School at 710 W. Spring Street.

An advanced workshop will be held there on Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The ECO Gardener program has three series of their program running on Saturdays through November. The program is taught at the WRD offices at 4040 Paramount Boulevard in Lakewood.

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Tax benefit extended for upgrading windows

Between 25 to 50 percent of energy used in a home goes right out the window - literally. In most homes, windows provide the biggest openings between indoor and outdoor air, and the biggest opportunity for valuable energy to escape.

To assist homeowners with upgrading their old, drafty windows, the federal government is offering tax credits under a new act signed into law in late 2010. Available until Dec. 31, 2011, the tax credit is for up to 10 percent of the purchase price, excluding labor and materials for installation, and is capped at $200 for qualifying windows and skylights, and $500 for exterior doors.

Qualifying windows, doors and skylights must meet the Energy Star rating.

According to Energy Star, installing windows, doors and skylights with the Energy Star label shrinks energy bills - and carbon footprints - by about 7 to 15 percent, compared to non-qualified products.

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Are our senior citizens hooked on drugs?

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Do you know what the fastest growing US population is?

Here’s a hint. This population is expected to double in the next twenty years. If your answer was adults over 65 years old you were correct. What age group do you think uses more psychoactive medications than any other group? That’s right, our seniors, and that’s possibly your Grandma or Grandpa or even your Mom or Dad who take prescription medication on a daily basis.

According to a recent report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as many as 1,800,000 Americans over the age of 65 may be dependent on Medicare-provided prescription drugs.

Which Drugs are being abused? Our senior citizens currently are at risk of addiction from regularly using

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In addition, opiates and analgesics for pain relief such as Vicadin, Codiene, Oxicotin, Ultram, Morphine, and duragesics are put our seniors at risk.

What is the treatment?

Senior drug addiction is something most seniors thought they would not have to overcome.

Withdrawal symptoms are devastating and a safe and slow withdrawal is protocol with a board certified physician trained in addiction medicine who has specific experience with senior addiction issues and medical needs.

Recognizing senior drug addiction is complicated. If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction, know detoxification is better than senility or death. It can be amazing to witness the cognitive improvement a patient will experience once you can assist him through the 3-5 hard days it takes to detoxify your grandmother or grandfather to get off this medication.

A Board Certified Addiction Medicine Specialist, ABAM, can treat these patients in an ambulatory setting and in the comfort of their own homes.

For referral to an addiction medicine specialist in your area call 1-800-813-4345 or go to www.askforadoctor.com.

Blood drive you can help on April 7

The Lakewood Sheriff ’s Community Safety Center, in cooperation with the American Red Cross, is holding a blood drive on Thursday, April 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. inside the Target wing of Lakewood Center. Walkin donors are welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated.

All participating donors will be entered into a regional drawing for a year of free movie passes, plus two vouchers for the Laugh Factory, two tickets for a Galaxy Soccer Team game, and two tickets for the Grammy museum.

Appointments can be easily scheduled online at redcrossblood.org. Use the sponsor code “LwSheriff” or call 800-448-3543.

General donation requirements • Donations acceptable every 56 days • 17 years of age - 110 pounds, 16 years of age with Red Cross permission slip • Good health the day of donation • 1-year deferral for a tattoo • No deferral for piercing if done in a sterile environment • Must have been in the U.S. 3 years • Most cancers are a 5-year deferral • You can donate if you have high cholesterol • You can donate if your diabetes or blood pressure is under control • For travel restrictions, call 800-843-2949, extension 7066. For more information, go to www.lakewoodcity. org/safetycenter.

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The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO John Kelsall along with Frank Cardiel from Dr. David Goren’s office have rallied local businesses for the 4th season of the Chamber’s Softball League and everyone is having a ball!

Who says the only way to network and meet possible business contacts is through mixers and breakfasts? Local businesses have put softball teams together, and come up with a way of meeting new people while getting lots of exercise and having a competitive good time.

If your business wants to put a team together and join in the league, give the Chamber a call at (562) 531-9733. If you would like to check out the scores and cheer for your local business, visit www.munisports.com.

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According to The Telegraph, a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found, “The risk of heart disease and premature death from any cause doubled for those spending more than four hours a day glued to a screen, it was claimed. Metabolic factors and inflammation may be partly to blame, the report said.

“Research revealed those who devote more than four hours watching television, surfing the web, or playing computer games are more than twice as likely to have major cardiac problems.”

Here’s the really shocking part.

The study found there was a 48% increased risk of all-cause mortality and an approximate 125% increase in the risk of cardiovascular events in those spending more than four hours in front of a screen. “The risks were irrespective of factors such as smoking, hypertension, BMI, social class, and even exercise.”

In other words, from the results of this study, the negative effect of watching television and being on a computer may not be lessened by exercise. Like most health issues more research is always needed for definitive answers… but limiting television and computer time may not only make you more productive…it might save your life.

By Dr. Larry Omo, D.C., Office is located at 5220 Clark Ave., #210. He can be reached by calling (562) 867-0993.

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Civil War veteran headstone dedication service At 4:00 am on March 29, 1909 a Civil War veteran, Corporal John W. Miller of Company E, 118th Illinois Infantry, died of pneumonia at the Old Soldiers’ Home in Sawtelle, California. Two days later he was buried in an unmarked grave at the Artesia Cemetery in Cerritos, California. That grave has remained unmarked for over 100 years. Through the efforts of Margaret Alley of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, assisted

by Floyd Farrar of the Sons of Union Veteran of the Civil War, the cemetery has received a headstone from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

On Appomattox Day, Saturday April 9, 2011 at 11am the Gen. W. S. Rosecrans Camp No. 2 and Auxiliary No. 2, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), will conduct a Headstone Dedication Service for Corporal Miller.

The public is invited to attend.

The Artesia Cemetery is located at 11142 Artesia Blvd in Cerritos.

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Work is already underway and is scheduled to be completed in

September 2011.

The city has an ongoing program to double the size of these pipes from 4� to 8� in diameter and to replace the old unlined cast iron with PVC or other modern materials. The new pipes increase water flow to neighborhoods, which can improve water service to residents and allow the city to install larger fire hydrants for improved fire fighting capacity.

Water mains are the pipes under roadways that deliver water to neighborhoods.

Lakewood’s water mains were installed in the 1950s when the city was first built, and the pipes are an old-style of iron that can rust and are small according to current standards.

The project includes the residential streets in one area bounded by Camerino Street, Michelson Street, Pepperwood Avenue and Sunfield Avenue and Fidler Avenue between Del Amo Boulevard and South Street. A map of the project area is available at www.lakewoodcity.org/projects.

The project award was in the amount of $967,225 to T. A. Rivard, Inc., of Riverside – the low bidder who met project requirements.

The company has done previous water line replacement projects for the city. Their past work with the city has been excellent, according to Lakewood’s Assistant Public Works Director Max Withrow.

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Local elementary kids get fit for technology

Palms Community Reads Aloud

By Victor Thompson

Angelina Mendoza and first grade classmates work out at the Tai-Bow station of Fit-A-Thon.

James Madison Elementary “When we were studying School in Lakewood recently the contributions of Martin held their first technology Luther King, Jr., I was able fundraiser “Fit-a-Thon.” to access the Internet and Madison Students decked use the document camera out in the traditional St. and projector to show film Patrick’s Day green and of Dr. Kings historical “I rotated through various have a dream” speech. The fitness stations. The kids had impact of viewing the actual fun doing Tai-Bow exercises, footage was evident on the an obstacle course, running faces of my students, they ¼ mile, jumping rope, and were moved. A document using the hulu hoop. It may camera has changed the way sound like a lot of work, I teach my students every but the kids were enjoying single day.”

Madison Principal Duenas, themselves as they exercised their way through the fitness parents and teachers have made a goal of improving stations. with updated The funds raised will education be used specifically for technology in the classroom. document cameras and Donations can be made projectors for Madison to help Madison in this classrooms. Mary Poper, endeavor by calling (562) a first grade teacher at 420-7731.

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Palms Elementary School in the ABC Unified School District recently convened its annual Community Read Aloud. Principal Eveline Huh introduced 31 volunteer readers at a Spirit Assembly, and each was greeted with enthusiastic applause, with focused cheers for retired Palms teachers Frank Adriance, Linda Reitz, Alice Jempsa, Helen Oleson, and retired secretary Pam Holloway.

Other readers included Lakewood City Councilmember Diane DuBois, Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Mike Gomez and Councilmember Victor Farfan, ABC school district officials Dr. Mary Seiu, Chit Bao, Tim Catlin, Bill Hundley, and Mike McCoy. Captain Christy Guyovich, Lakewood Sheriff, parents Ben De la Rosa and Martha Gonzales, Carol Castro, Fedde Middle School Principal, and Alyssa Mattox, Chick-Fil-A with her trusted cow also shared reading time with the students.

ABC Board Member Celia Spitzer, Board President Maynard Law, and I read the book Oh the Places You’ll Go

by Dr. Seuss to the sixth grade classes of Katheryn Darby, Diane Gott, and Tracy O’Maley, respectively. This adventurous story speaks of “…seeing great places, seeing great sights, and soaring to high heights.” It also describes adversity that you might face along the way, such

as “…bang ups and hang ups, slumps, and being scared out of your pants.” But the story ends by guaranteeing that you “…will succeed 98 ¾ % of the time.”

The story challenges us to “move mountains, so get on your way.”

The students agreed that we can move mountains, if we will believe in ourselves. With such a high success guaranteed by Dr. Seuss, we will certainly move a mountain or two!

Palms Elementary recently convened it’s annual Community Read Aloud.

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Around Town in April Lakewood • Join the Weingart-Lakewood YMCA for an evening of all you can eat soups, desserts, entertainment & more on Friday, April 15 from 5:30-7:30pm. Cost is $6 per person, kids under 12 are $4. For more information contact Beth Freeman at (562) 425-7431.

• Samuel Pedace will be guest speaker for the Hearing Loss Association on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30pm at the Weingart Senior Center, and will be speaking on “Getting the most from your Hearing Aids.” For more information call (562) 4380597.

• It’s that time of year again...

Hop on over to Center Court at Lakewood Center and visit the Easter Bunny for photos and a free gift on April 1, 2011 through April 23, 2011.

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Patrol’s free Start Smart Driver Safety Program for teen drivers is returning to Lakewood Center. The Lakewood Sheriff’s Community Safety Center host the class on Thursday, May 19 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Enroll by calling the Recreation and Community Services Department.

• The Lakewood Women’s Club will meet at the Lakewood Country Club on Tuesday, April 19. Registration and social at 10:30am, meeting at 11:00am, followed by lunch.

Garden Groomers section will be conducting a Flower Show.

Please bring entries for judging.

For reservations, call Lillian Wiig (562) 425-0986 by April 12.

For more information regarding the Lakewood Club, call the membership Chairman at (562) 429-3601.

Hawaiian Gardens • The Honorable Assemblymember Tony Mendoza is hosting a free tax

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preparation service for taxpayers with annual incomes under $49,000 on Saturday, April 9 from 9am to 2pm at City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Safety Center. For additional information or to make an appointment call Yahaira Ortiz at (562) 864-5600.

Long Beach • The Memorial Family Medicine resident physicians invite you to a special benefit luncheon at The Grand, Saturday, April 16 from 11am to 3pm to benefit the Westside Neighborhood Clinic. For more information, call Melody Padilla at (562) 933-0050.

• George’s Greek Café is excited to announce that they are teaming up with the Karimu Foundation for a day of fundraising. On April 13, George’s Greek Café will help raise money for the CSULB study abroad group that will be traveling to Bacho Village, Tanzania in Africa this August.

For more information, call (620) 212-8028.

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April, 2011

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City Council approves 2.9 mile repaving project

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Lakewood roadwork underway on Centralia Street back in January

The Lakewood City Council is keeping the wheels of neighborhood improvement turning with their approval of a 2.9-mile residential street and alley-repaving project.

Work is expected to start in two Lakewood neighborhoods in April and be completed in May. Repaving will occur southwest of Candlewood Street and Paramount Boulevard near Biscailuz Park, with additional street work being done to the south, near Del Amo Boulevard and Obispo Avenue. Project maps are available at www.lakewoodcity. org/projects. Repairing damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters are also part of the project.

The nearly $700,000 effort moves the city closer to a milestone of having 100 percent of its residential streets repaved since the year 2000. Through 2010, 92 percent of all residential streets had been resurfaced with rubberized asphalt.

Since rubberized asphalt requires only one-half the thickness of conventional asphalt, the expense of grinding off the existing pavement to maintain an acceptable crown is avoided and there is less disruption to neighborhoods.

The use of rubberized asphalt will keep thousands of old tires from being dumped in landfills.

The material is more durable than traditional asphalt and will save long-term maintenance costs.

Rubberized asphalt reduces skidding and maintains its coloring better over time which helps keep highway markings more visible.

Particularly nice for residential drivers, rubberized asphalt provides a quieter ride for motorists and residents along the way.

The new Lakewood work is funded by federal Community Development Block Grant funds

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in an amount of $600,000. The remaining cost will be paid by the city. Lakewood staff did the design work and will do construction management.

The contract was awarded to Silvia Construction, Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, which was the lowest responsible bidder with a bid amount of $696,405. Lakewood staff reports that Silvia completed several other paving projects in Lakewood with excellent results.

the election of 1999, a first in the city’s history. He served his eighth term as mayor in 2006-2007.

Vice Mayor Diane DuBois was first elected to the city council in 2005, following the retirement of Council Members Wayne Piercy and Robert Wagner. DuBois was a Lakewood Planning and Environment Commissioner for 28 years. She served in the role of mayor in 2007-2008. She was the fourth councilwoman in the city’s 52-year history and the third woman to serve as the city’s mayor.

The roles of mayor and vice mayor are often ceremonial, although the mayor chairs city council meetings and acts as Lakewood’s principal spokesperson. In Lakewood, it is traditional for the vice mayor to take the post of mayor in the following year.

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MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER Join us for HEALTHY KIDS DAY to learn more!

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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 9:30am to 12:30pm Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA Parking Lot

On Saturday, April 16, 2011, the Y invites kids and parents to make a “play date” at the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day. Families will enjoy games, activities, healthy snacks, prizes, and much MORE! The event will also showcase our upcoming summer programs.

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