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The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce endorses Candidates
The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce recently announced its endorsements of Joy Janes and Larry Van Nostran for the Lakewood City Council election on March 8. Janes and Van Nostran became the first candidates to be endorsed by the Chamber in six years. The Chamber’s decision on endorsements cited them as the candidates that would “consider the best interests of Lakewood when making decisions.” The Chamber Board of Directors considered the backgrounds of the five candidates for City Council, paying careful attention to their views on business and community issues. “Sales tax is the number one revenue source for the City’s General Fund,” noted Janes. “The City receives three times as much in sales tax as they get in property taxes. So I’m dedicated to encouraging people to make a point to shop in Lakewood.” Larry Van Nostran has shown a proven record of public service. He has worked endlessly to keep Lakewood a safe, family-oriented, business-friendly, fiscally sound community that maintains and promotes values. To learn more bout Janes’ candidacy, please visit www.joyjanes.org. To learn more about Larry Van Nostran visit www.larryvannostranforcitycouncil. com.
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March 8 election: Sample ballot, polling places are online Lakewood registered voters will choose two members for the city council on Tuesday, March 8. Five candidates are on the ballot. Questions about polling places, voting by mail and voter eligibility can also be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at Lakewood City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2200. Election night coverage Shortly after the polls close at 8:00 p.m. on March 8, ballot tabulation running totals will be posted as ballots are counted at www.lakewoodcity.org. Running totals will also be posted on CityTV Lakewood Community News #24 Lakewood Center Mall Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 531-9733
cable channel 31 on Time Warner cable, Verizon FIOS and www.lakewoodcity.org/streaming. Final unofficial totals are expected after 9:30 p.m. on election night. The official canvass of votes will take several more days to complete and will be presented to the city council on Tuesday, March 22. That evening, the two winning candidates will be sworn into office. Lakewood City Council Members serve four-year terms that are staggered, with two members elected in one year, and three members elected two years later. Elections are held in odd numbered years.
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Residents are encouraged to suggest sites they believe could benefit from the help of the more than 500 volunteers that fan out to locations throughout Lakewood. The city’s Volunteer Day program is looking for these needy sites for its Saturday, April 16 clean-up and fixup event. Volunteers will donate a morning’s work to help their neighbors in need. Teams of workers from scout troops, schools, clubs, businesses, organizations and religious congregations will assist residents in need who are unable to maintain their properties themselves. Qualifying sites need to be private
homes in Lakewood owned by a Lakewood resident. Suggestions can be made online at www. lakewoodcity.org/volunteerday or by calling the Burns Community Center at 562-925-7512. Recipients of Volunteer Day help can be seniors or persons of any age who, because of disability or limited means, need some neighborly help to make their yard or home exterior a little nicer. Work can include gardening, yard clean-up or minor painting. Proposed project sites are reviewed by city staff for eligibility and suitability, and sites and teams are matched for compatibility.
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To qualify, residents must live in Lakewood, be unable to complete the work themselves due to age or disability, or be unable to afford to hire someone for the work. A project site might be your own home, the home of relative or family friend, or the home of a neighbor on your block. If you, or someone you know, can benefit from a Volunteer Day clean-up project and meet the selection criteria, please fill out the online form at www.lakewoodcity. org/volunteerday or call the Burns Community Center at 562-9257512. You can make a phone call anonymously if you wish.
Tax preparation assistance at Weingart Senior Center
Taxpayers will have until Monday, April 18 to file their taxes because Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, falls this year on Friday, April 15. By law, District of Columbia holidays impact tax deadlines in the same way that federal holidays do; therefore, all taxpayers will have the three extra days to file. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until October 17 to file their 2010 tax returns. Volunteers will be available at Weingart Senior Center to help low-income families, individuals and seniors prepare their basic tax returns. Appointments are for Mondays and Thursdays, and a reservation is required. To make an appointment, please call 562-630-6141. The Weingart Senior Center is located at 5220 Oliva Avenue in Lakewood. Tax preparers are not available to answer questions over the phone.
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Thanks for the memories Lakewood
By Mayor Joseph Esquivel
This is the last Lakewood Today column I will write to you. In just a few weeks, I’ll be retiring from the Lakewood City Council. Lakewood’s been my home since 1963 when I settled here after leaving the Navy and being discharged in Long Beach. I was raised in Louisiana, which explains the bit of the bayou sound still in my accent. But like many Lakewood residents across generations, I came here as a young parent because it was a nice, safe community that looked like a great place to live and raise children. Lakewood didn’t disappoint me. The city has been very good to my family and me. I’ve fully enjoyed the 21 years I’ve served on the city council and the 18 years before that when I served on the city’s Recreation and Community Services Commission, including 11 seasons as a coach with Lakewood Youth Sports. Having my fellow Lakewood residents elect me to help run our city all these years has
been a great honor. I’ve had the opportunity to serve as President of the California Contract Cities Association, which is an important role for Lakewood since our city invented—and continues to carry out—the concept of contracting for city services to provide the best value for residents. I also had the tremendous privilege as Lakewood’s Mayor to visit the White House and meet the President of the United States. Retiring from something you’ve enjoyed for so long is not easy, but one comforting feeling is that I feel like I’m leaving the city council with Lakewood city government in good shape. Through a tradition of frugal budgeting, we’ve managed our city finances carefully so that we’re maintaining full city services for residents even in these tough economic times. We’re keeping our streets in good shape, our parks looking nice, and recreation free or low-cost for residents. I like to think that these good, predictable city services are a big reason why 97% of Lakewood residents recently surveyed said that Lakewood is a good place to live. The city council of course doesn’t run the city on its own. We are fortunate in Lakewood to have a team of dedicated city workers who deliver our city services dayin and day-out. Our customerfriendly and hard-working staff are a big reason why Lakewood is such a nice community in which
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to live. I’ve enjoyed working with three different city councils over my 21 years in office. Lakewood is fortunate to have intelligent and caring people who want to devote the time to serve on the city council. I am confident that whoever wins the election on March 8 will fit in well on the council and work with their colleagues to make our city government continue to run well. In my retirement, I won’t be
leaving Lakewood. My wife Pat and I will continue to live here. I’ll be like every other Lakewood resident—appreciative to live in one of California’s finest communities with some of the nicest people possible as friends and neighbors. Plus, I’ll have some great remembrances of times spent working for the people of our city. Thanks for the memories Lakewood.
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Pan Am Scholarship Program Do you know an active, accomplished high school senior from the City of Lakewood? Is this a person of high character who has been an exceptional student, athlete or community volunteer? Please encourage that young man or woman to apply to be a Lakewood Pan American Festival Association Ambassador. The annual Pan Am Association scholarship program presents awards ranging from $500 to $1,000 for college or trade schools. Those chosen as scholarship recipients will serve as Pan Am Ambassadors, representing the city during the week-long Pan American Festival celebration in early May. Deserving students are encouraged to submit an application before the April 4, 2011 deadline. The program is open to any student that lives in Lakewood, regardless of where they attend school. Students who have overcome adversity, made significant contributions to their schools and/or community, and excelled academically are encouraged to apply. Applications are available at local high schools, the Iacoboni and Nye Libraries, any city park office, and from the Recreation and Community Services Department inside Lakewood City Hall, 5050 Clark Avenue in Lakewood. For assistance or information, call Valarie Frost at 866-9771, ext. 2417, or Joe Arambel at 421-0676.
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Jerry Brown, a Modern Sisyphus Tribune Media Services - February 9, 2011 By Victor Davis Hanson, Tribune Media Services
California Gov. Jerry Brown must rapidly close a $25 billion budgetary shortfall. But right now it seems almost a hopeless task since the state’s disastrous budget is a symptom, not the cause, of California’s much larger nightmare. Take unemployment. It currently runs 12.6 percent in California, the nation’s secondhighest rate. Take livability. A recent Forbes magazine survey listing the most miserable 20 cities in the nation ranked four California municipalities among the index’s five worst places to live. Take education. California public schools test near rock bottom in national math and science scores. Take the business climate. A recent survey conducted among CEOs ranked California dead last for jobs and business growth. Take taxes. California has the highest gasoline tax in the nation, and its combined sales and local/state income tax rates
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are among the nation’s steepest. California incarcerates the highest number of prisoners in the nation. It costs nearly $50,000 per year to house each one, near the highest per-capita cost in the country. I could go on, but you get the picture that the newly inaugurated Brown has problems well beyond even a massive budget shortfall.. Perhaps the state’s problems are not of its own making, but arise from a deficit of natural riches? Hardly. California has the most fertile soil and most conducive farming climate in the country. Tourists flock to see the beauty of Yosemite, Death Valley and a 1,000-mile coastline. San Diego and San Francisco Bay are among the most naturally endowed harbors in the world. The state is rich in gas, oil, minerals and timber. It has the largest population in the nation at 37 million residents. OK, but maybe prior generations failed to develop such natural bounty? Again, no. At one time California educators ensured that their tripartite system of higher education was the envy of the world. The Golden Gate and Oakland Bay bridges, along with the Los Angeles freeway system and the complex network of state dams and canals, were once considered engineering marvels far ahead of their time. Visionaries made Napa Valley the world’s premier wineproducing center. California’s farmers found a way to produce 400 crops and half the nation’s fruits, nuts and vegetables, and created the richest food region in the nation. Silicon Valley and Hollywood are still the global leaders in computer innovation and entertainment, respectively. Perhaps California did not invest in its public workers, skimped on entitlements, and turned away newcomers? Not really. Its teachers and public servants in many comparative surveys remain the highest compensated and best pensioned in the nation. Its welfare system is still the most generous in the nation. Seventy percent of its budget continues to go for education and social services. A state that accounts for 12 percent of the nation’s population generously provides for 30 percent of the national welfare load. More than a quarter of the nation’s illegal aliens are welcomed into California. So in truth, the state’s problems involve a larger “California philosophy” that is relatively new in its history, one that now curbs production but not consumption, and worries more about passing laws than how to pay for them. California uses more gasoline than any other state and has the most voracious appetite for electricity. But Californians also enact the most obstacles to producing their own sources
of oil, natural gas and nuclear power. State referenda and the legislature have made it the hardest state in the nation to raise taxes and the easiest to pass costly new laws. The state’s mineral and timber industries are nearly moribund. At a time of skyrocketing food prices, more than a quartermillion acres of some of the wealthiest agricultural land in California’s Central Valley lie idle due to court-driven irrigation cutoffs -- costing thousands of jobs and robbing the state of millions of dollars in revenue. Home prices stay prohibitive along the upscale coastal corridor from San Francisco to San Diego, even as millions of acres of open spaces there remain off limits for new housing construction. Most refined Californians who regulate how the state’s natural resources are used live on the coast far away from -- and do not always understand -- those earthier people who struggle to develop them. California does not ask its millions of foreign immigrants to come with legal status, speak English or arrive with high school diplomas, but then is confused when its entitlement and legal costs skyrocket. Billions of dollars in remittances are sent from California to Mexico -- but without the state being curious whether some of the remitters are on some sort of state-funded public assistance. Somehow, Jerry Brown must not only change the way Californians act, but also the strange way they now seem to think -- convincing the present generation to produce far more private wealth while consuming far fewer public funds. Otherwise, the revenuestrapped and reform-minded governor is little more than a modern Sisyphus -- endlessly pushing his enormous rock uphill, never quite reaching the top. (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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Local college students with a pre-dental What’s ahead for Lakewood sweet tooth were given Q & A opportunity in 2011? Lakewood Dental Arts, in conjunction with Cal State Long Beach, organized a visit for predental students to visit their office to see how modern dentistry is practiced. The 21 students and 2 faculty advisors toured the office, observing various dental specialties and were able to ask questions about the profession and the educational requirements to become a dentist. The Cal State Long Beach students had the opportunity to interact with 7 doctors in various specialties, and were given the platform to ask any question that may help in determining if they want to pursue a career in dentistry. The program was extremely successful, so much so, that several students have asked to come back and shadow the doctors to gain further insight into the profession. Dr. Goodis, along with Dr. Weiner, established Lakewood
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Dental Arts in 1985, and the facility has been an integral part of the Lakewood Community. Dr. Goodis feels that college students, who have an interest in dentistry, should have some exposure to
the profession before committing to the educational road that is required. The faculty advisors at Cal State Long Beach were looking for such an opportunity for their pre-dental students, and it was a perfect match. Lakewood Dental Arts is planning to make this an ongoing program with the University.
Public Safety: The city will upgrade its mobile radio network to provide better communications between city crews and sheriff’s fire units. The integrated system also will speed disaster response. Neighborhood Preservation: Traffic signal improvements are planned at 14 intersections across Lakewood. About half will be upgraded with left-turn phasing and the rest will get longer mast arms. The new traffic signals will have improved visibility for drivers and pedestrians and re designed to improve traffic flow and safety. Resurfacing streets in the neighborhoods west of Paramount Blvd and south of Candlewood Street will add to Lakewood’s ongoing street improvements. Also, Centralia Street between Studebaker Road and Bloomfield Avenue will be repaved early in 2011. An additional two miles of water mains will be replaced as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve water service
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makes its debut on February 16. 1968 – The chain tops the 200-store mark. 1978 – The “Der” is dropped, and renowned designer Sal Bass designs the current logo. 1997 – Wienerschnitzel becomes the official hot dog of the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, home of the NBA Lakers and NHL Kings. 1999 – The chain breaks ground in Guam and becomes the official hot dog of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. 2003 – Wienerschnitzel’s chili goes on sale at Southern California Albertsons locations
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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
Frank Croes The Boeing Company 2401 E. Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90807 562-593-2937 Fax 562-982-6199 Frank.Croes@boeing.com
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Local artist sculpts ‘Golden Girls’
Artist Wim Griffith has recently completed life-sized bronze busts of Golden Girls Betty White and Bea Arthur.
Local artist Wim Griffith has recently completed sculpting life sized bronze busts of Golden Girls Betty White and Bea Arthur for the Television Academy Of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame. Among the other 10 celebrities he has sculpted are James Garner, Bob Newhart, Bill Cosby, Merv Griffin, producer Norman Lear and others. Wim was born and raised in Long Beach and in 2002, moved to Lakewood Country Club where he happened to find the most perfect house for his needs and studio. “We love Lakewood” says Wim. “It’s a much smaller
town than Long Beach and has a real neighborly, community feel.” Wim also praises the City’s efficiency and personal touch. “In the first month of living here, we noticed that a street light on
our block was out, so we called to let the City know. They sent someone out the next day to repair it, which would have taken weeks in Long Beach, but when they called us to let us know it had been fixed, and asked if there was anything else they could do for us, we thought, “Oh my gawd, we’ve moved to paradise.” Wim attended Long Beach City College where he studied theater arts after graduating from Wilson High School. He went on to Woodbury University in Los Angeles where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has been working as a professional artist ever since. He started his career with interior designers (painting murals, which include Disney’s El Capitan Theater on Hollywood Blvd, and Bowers Museum in Santa Ana). He went on to be a scenic artist working on television commercials and film. Along with commissioned works, Wim has had a successful career as a fine art painter
and sculptor. Wim has had several one-man gallery shows throughout southern California. “Since moving to Lakewood, we have probably become most well-known for our annual upside-down Christmas tree, that turns like a big chandelier in our front window. Each holiday season we meet new friends who tell us how they look forward to our Christmas display. Wim concludes, “Our Lakewood neighbors are the best. We’ve developed warmer and closer friendships with them than we have with our other neighbors, anywhere else we’ve lived.” Wim is available for private commissions. For more information contact him at (562) 421-4330 or wim@wimgriffith. com.
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Family fun on the run at the March 5 Lakewood Community Run
Fitness and family are what the Lakewood Community Run means to Rick Calderon. This year will be the third year he will participate with his children Maya and Mateo. Calderon registered for the 5K and Family Fun Run two years ago as part of his effort to get in shape. Since then he’s lost 60 pounds and enjoyed participating in the event with his two kids. “They especially love the finish line when they receive their goody bags and medals,” Rick says. The run has become a fun family tradition and has helped motivate Calderon to stay fit. Lakewood’s runner-friendly course is also sought out by avid runners and running teams. They value the course’s “speed” where tree-lined streets and the wellmarked route is both flat and fast for those working to beat the clock. Registration is underway at www. Active.com for the Saturday, March 5 event. Participants may also learn more and download a PDF form at www.lakewoodrun.com and mail in their registration. Participants will be directly supporting Soroptimist International of Lakewood/Long Beach and Lakewood Sheriff’s Station charity efforts when they participate. For participants and spectators, the day includes a fitness expo and displays of public safety equipment and programs. There is also live entertainment and special giveaways from Lakewood-area businesses. Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K runs will start at 8:00 a.m., with the “Family
For Rick Calderon, the 5K and Family Fun Run are family affairs with his children, Maya and Mateo.
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Fun-Tastic Family Night features: ‘Mad Science’ Families are invited to The Centre at Sycamore Plaza for an affordable dinner and evening of family entertainment when FunTastic Family Night features “Mad Science” on Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. The event includes live experiments of bubbling potions, ice that doesn’t melt and special movie effects that explore science in a very entertaining way. A light meal of pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, dessert and lemonade will be served prior to the show. Seating is on a first come basis and the doors open at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 3 and younger. Registration is limited and must be received by March 8. To register call 562-866-9771 ext. 2408 or register online at www.lakewoodcity.org/ eCatalog Annual Earth Walk coming to Monte Verde Park Lakewood residents are invited to beautiful Monte Verde Park on Saturday, March 19 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the city’s annual Earth Walk event. Participants will receive a “Passport
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to Planet Earth” to help guide them through informational and interactive learning stations. They will be spread along the park’s quarter-mile trail as it loops around the park perimeter. The nature walk displays several ecosystems representing elements of the native California landscape: an oak grove, a dry creek and a fern dell. Learning stations will feature information on what can be done to help keep the earth beautiful and protected. Adults and children will enjoy nature stories, interact with live animals, plant a seed, meet “Woody the Tree” and learn how to compost. Visitors can get their event passport stamped at the stations along the trail. With a completed passport, participants will receive a special Earth Walk giveaway (while supplies last). This year features “Max the Monarch.” For more information call 562-8669771, extension 2408. Hazardous and e-waste collection event is coming to Veterans Stadium in March The next household hazardous water/e-waste collection event close to Lakewood will be at Veterans Stadium at Clark Avenue and Conant Street on Saturday March, 26 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The entire drop-off process only takes a few minutes. Often, participants don’t even have to leave their car. It’s easy to participate. Leave the products in their original container then place them in a cardboard box and drive to the roundup site. The entire process only takes a few minutes and you never have to leave your car. No explosive or radioactive materials, tires, or waste from businesses will be accepted. Please do not mix products together. Household chemicals and electronics Many common household products pose a hazard to the environment if disposed of improperly. Materials such as used motor oil, paint, turpentine, acid or lye-based cleaners, household and car batteries, pesticides and garden herbicides can damage the environment if tossed in the trash or poured down a sink or storm drain. Household e-waste is consumer electronic equipment near the end of its useful life such as computer monitors and televisions. Unfortunately, electronic waste is a growing problem, although many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled, including items such as VCRs, stereos, fax machines, copiers, computer keyboards, and cellular telephones are winding up in regular trash. Free collection events are sponsored jointly by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and the Department of Public Works. The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash. Call the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts at 800-238-0172 or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works at 888-CLEAN LA for more information.
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Lakewood resident publishes children’s book
picture book It Never Rains in Sunny California (published by AuthorHouse). The book is about Nate, a California kindergartner, who is confused by his local weather forecasts. What’s even more bewildering to the young boy is that none of his weather sources seem to be reliable, as his mother, father, and grandparents all provide opposite opinions on what the day will bring. Matranga will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 30 th and May 1 st. For more information, check out her website www. loonybinbooks.com.
Lakewood resident Cindy Matranga, along with illustrator Eddie Young, have written and illustrated a fictional children’s picture book.
What is a kindergarten teacher to do, when her students are experiencing frustration with erratic weather conditions, and the children’s aggravation in often being inappropriately dressed for recess? Well this Lakewood resident, Cindy Matranga writes a children’s book about it. Matranga grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Mayfair High School. Cindy, her husband, and three children still call Lakewood their home. She is an energetic kindergarten teacher that has a knack for seeing things through the eyes of a five year old. Matranga, along with her
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The myths and truths regarding omega-3s
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Did you know that including omega-3s in your daily diet is an easy way to support heart health? In fact, the American Heart Association has recommended the consumption of polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for good heart health. There seem to be a lot of misperceptions around omega -3s. Clearing up these myths is the first step toward ensuring people gets the heart healthy nutrients they need. Myth No. 1: All fat is bad.
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As it turns out, the fountain of youth is not some mystical place in the forest; it’s located inside you. According to Science Daily, December 2, 2010, “Prof. Dafna Benayahu and her team at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine say their findings explain for the first time why older people who have exercised throughout their lives age more gracefully. They have discovered how endurance exercise increases the number of muscle stem cells and enhances their ability to rejuvenate old muscles.” Normally, as we age, we
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their food chain that makes them a rich source of these omega-3s. For those who do not consume significant amounts of fish on a regular basis due to dietary preferences, allergies, a vegetarian lifestyle or worries about potential ocean-borne pollutants, there are DHA/EPA supplements on the market that are made from algae. Myth No. 5: Flaxseed provides me all the omega-3s I need for my heart. This is a very common misconception. But in fact, flaxseed oil is a source of ALA. ALA has no known independent benefits on brain, eye or heart development and function, as DHA and EPA do. And, although the human body can convert ALA to DHA and EPA, the process is inefficient and variable.
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New program offers water rebates As California emerges from a three-year drought, the City of Lakewood is preparing for the NEXT one. Future water shortages are inevitable given California’s history of recurring drought. To help, the city is offering residents up to $195 back on their water bills if they take voluntary action to curb outdoor water use. Starting May 1, the city will offer rebates to residents for projects as simple as installing more efficient sprinkler heads and hose timers, or more complex projects like a landscape makeover. “Seventy percent of residential water use is outdoors, so that’s where our focus is,” says Jim Glancy, Lakewood’s water resources director. “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 start thinking about spring and summer garden projects.” Device and turf-related rebate applications are 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. Two categories of rebates Lakewood rebates fall into two categories: devices and turf projects. Device rebates range from $5 to $50 towards the purchase cost of water-saving irrigation devices like “rotor” sprinkler heads, drip irrigation kits and hose timers. Additional rebates are available for irrigation timers/controllers and moisture sensors. The rebates are worth approximately 20% of the device cost, although in some cases they cover almost
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the entire cost of small devices. “Turf removal” landscape makeovers are another rebate option. The program offers up to $80 for the removal of thirsty grass landscaping and the installation of new water-wise landscaping, irrigation or water permeable surfaces. This can be done in conjunction with device rebates. “We’re hoping nearly that $200 in incentives per household gives our customers the means to take their watersaving efforts to the next level,” said Nancy van der Linden, who coordinates the city program. “The initial rebates will reduce yard project costs. After that, with reduced water usage, a
typical Lakewood home might save anywhere from $40 to $65 a year on their water bills.” The rebate program covers single-family residential customers of the Lakewood city water system. Commercial buildings, apartments and multifamily residential units are not covered by the program, but may be eligible for similar rebates through the Metropolitan Water District at www.bewaterwise. com. Lakewood residents in zip code 90715 are customers of the Golden State Water Company, which is also offering a rebate program. Those customers should consult www. bewaterwise.com for details on that program.
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Searching for and starting a new job can cause people to spend money when they may be short on funds. A bright spot is that some of those expenses may be tax-deductible. Taxpayers—particularly the unemployed and underemployed-should file tax returns to claim all tax credits and deductions they are entitled to on their tax returns, to ensure they get the largest tax refund they are due. Remember, all income must be reported to the IRS, regardless of the source. It doesn’t matter if it’s from unemployment compensation (all of which is subject to federal income tax this year), tips, a lawn-mowing business or working as a nanny. While looking for a new job, keep good financial records because items used exclusively for the job search are tax-deductible if the job is in the same field. Among these expenses are resumé development, professional placement services and unreimbursed mileage, airfare and hotel expenses for interview travel. If relocating for a new job, unreimbursed moving expenses may be eligible deductions that do not have to be itemized. These are the eligibility requirements. • Any moving expenses incurred within one year from the first day of work • The new job would have increased the taxpayer’s commute by more than 50 miles • If the taxpayer was previously unemployed, the new job must be at least 50 miles from the taxpayer’s old home • Taxpayers must be employed at least 39 weeks during the first 12 months after the move Eligible job expenses must be claimed as itemized tax deductions and they must total more than 2 percent of adjusted gross income; only the portion of job deductions and other miscellaneous itemized deductions that exceed 2 percent of adjusted gross income may be claimed.
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Around Town in March Employers Lakewood • St. Patrick’s Day Open House at Gateway Business Bank on Thursday March 17 from 5pm to 7pm. For more information call 562-531-9733 • Lakewood Toastmasters Club 1497 will host their annual International Speech and Tall Tales contest on Tuesday, March 1 at San Martin Park-Community Room. The event will start at 6:30pm. For more information call (562) 5964592. • Lakewood Artist Guild will have their workshops for the physically challenged artist the second Monday of each month from 1pm to 4pm at Bolivar Park. For more information call (562) 421-8212. • Come support N.R.F.C. 2nd Annual Youth Car Wash on April 2 from 9am to 2pm in the Fudruckers parking lot. For more information call (310) 993-2572. • Spanish and other language classes will be held beginning March 15. Courses are held Mondays and Tuesdays in the early evening, and/or Saturday mornings. These sessions are geared to elementary and middle school students. For more information call (562) 833-3115. Long Beach • Accounting majors at California State University, Long Beach
(CSULB) are assisting students and members of the community with their 2010 tax returns free of charge through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which will run through March 25 at the university. Walk-ins are welcome, but an appointment can be made by contacting Baldwin at (951) 2351421. Cerritos
• Cerritos College to host Spring Festival Celebration on Saturday, March 12 from 12:30 to 3:30pm at Cerritos College Student Center. For more information visit Cerritos College online at http://www. cerritos.edu/.
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Congratulations to Mike Snow, Daniel Bergeron, Zaya Miller, Kiley Oshiro-Cometa and Warren Roche! They are the lucky winners of the February Sudoku Puzzle contest. Out of the 161 correct entries, they won a meal. Mike Snow will enjoy Outback Steakhouse, Daniel Bergeron, Foggia Italian Market and Deli, Zaya Miller, Chipotle, Kiley Oshiro-Cometa will eat at Super Mex and Warren Roche will enjoy The Souplantation. What are you waiting for? Pick up your pencil and put your brain to work! To be eligible, print your name, address and phone number on a letter size (8 ½ x 11) piece of paper, tape the puzzle cut out from the newspaper with all the answer boxes completed onto the paper. M a i l entries to: Lakewood Community News P.O. Box 160, Lakewood, CA 90714. Or drop it by the Chamber office at 24 Lakewood Center Mall (right next to Sees Candies). One entry per household; the answers must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 16, 2011. The winners will be drawn Thursday the 17th; the call to the winners will be made the same day. If a message is left, the prize must be claimed by return phone call within 48 hours (business days) or a new winner will be chosen. The name of the winners will be published in the April issue, along with a new Sudoku Puzzle.
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Nominations have opened for Lakewood’s Beautiful Home Awards. This year add a new “Water-Wise Award.”
The Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards Program for 2011 kicks off its nomination season on March 1. From March through June, residents are encouraged to nominate Lakewood homes they feel reflect a special “pride of ownership” in property upkeep, landscaping and overall appearance. Nominations can be done online at w w w. l a k e w o o d c i t y. o r g / beautifulhome or by calling the Community Relations Office at city hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2160. This year is the program’s 30th anniversary. In addition to the two long-standing award categories, a new award category has been added to honor residents for their efforts to reduce water use. Homeowners who have invested in drought-tolerant landscaping and/or water-saving irrigation methods will be invited to enter to receive a “Water-Wise Award.” This award is part of Lakewood’s effort to help reach California state goals of a 20% reduction in per-capita water usage by 2020. Landscaping with California native plants and shrubs can result in a beautiful yard. And installing drip irrigation, rotor sprinklers or weather-based controllers is an extremely effective and responsible way to reduce water consumption. Each year, hundreds of homes are entered into the Lakewood Beautiful program. Professional landscape designers and architects evaluate photos of each home. Those who meet the highest standards of property maintenance and landscaping excellence are honored by the city council at a special reception. The program is designed to inspire Lakewood residents to beautify and maintain their homes and landscaping. This year, as in the past, homes can receive either the
top award, Distinguished Recognition, or an Honorable Mention. The event was held at Monte Verde Park’s rustic S. Mark Taper Foundation Vista Lodge. Lakewood’s best-kept and best-looking homes won’t be recognized unless a neighbor (or the homeowner) goes online or calls city hall at 562-866-9771 with a nomination. Photography of nominated homes will take place in July, and awardwinning homeowners will be honored in the fall.
“Where is my damsel in distress?” The prince asked a group of preschool children enjoying “Children’s Favorite Stories” written by drama teacher Mrs. Dana Leach at Lakewood Christian Schools . “Over there, she went that way!” was their response as they watched the interactive play put on by the LCS Middle School Drama Club. Over 100 preschoolers from local Lakewood and Long Beach preschools as well as Lakewood Tot Lot groups enjoyed a fun-filled hour of coloring, learning new songs, and an interactive play which was produced and directed by the Lakewood Christian middle school students. “We love introducing children to the arts through our annual community play.” says Mrs. Barton Lakewood Christian Schools Middle School Principal. “It is a win-win situation. We are able to enrich our community, and our drama club has the opportunity to perform and work with theater professionals for makeup, costumes and special effects.” Lakewood Christian Schools produces this free community play for preschoolers in January of each year. You can visit their web site for more information and other community events at www. LakewoodChristianSchools. com.
Over 100 preschoolers from local Lakewood and Long Beach preschools, as well as Lakewood Tot Lot groups, enjoyed an interactive play which was produced and directed by the Lakewood Christian middle school students.
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C O U N C I L
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VA N N O S T R A N
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