The Boy Scouts of Troop 658, which meet at the Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamito on Mondays at 7 p.m., and the small business owners of Los Alamitos teamed up to show their popping appreciation to the Los Al Police Department recently with a very unusual gift.
“We wanted to show our appreciation to the men and women who protect and serve the community with a gift of seven cases of Trail’s End Gourmet Caramel Popcorn,” said a spokesperson for the local troop.
For many years, the local troop has sold the gourmet popcorn to raise money for various activities. Even after the Troop achieved this year’s goal, they had more than seven cases of the popcorn left over.
They came up with an idea to work with local businesses to raise the funds to donate the popcorn to the local police department to show appreciation to the force for keeping the community safe.
“The reaction was fantastic,” said the spokesperson, adding that businesses quickly jumped in to help.
Businesses cooperating with the scouts were Norm’s Automotive, Norm’s Auto Collision, Enchanted Florist, The Finishing Touch by Johnson & Sons, Bixby Plaza Carpets & Flooring, Nick’s Deli, The Los AL Gym, Shear Madness Salon, Old Traditions Gentlemen’s Salon, Charlies, Sunrise Glass & Mirror, Antica Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegars, Ameci Pizza Kitchen, Le Paperie & Company, For Pet Sake Pet Grooming, Western States Cabinet Wholesalers, Inc.; Elite Dance, Miyamo, Flags With A Flair, Shenandoah, TPRinc, Potholder, All American Sign Company, Anderson Chiropractic, Donna Waltz New Attitude Salon, Tim Cleland Coffee & Tea, Sportsman, Jeanette Wirth, Dr. Brenda Penny Jacobs and Dr. Andrew Pulver-Los Alamitos Unified School District Superintendent, they said.
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