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Thousands enjoy Rossmoor Snowonderful WinterFest

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Thousands enjoy Rossmoor Snowonderful WinterFest

An estimated four thousand festivalgoers enjoyed an evening of holiday enchantment at the Fifth Annual Rossmoor Winter Festival, according to a Rossmoor Community Services District press release.

The crowds gather Friday, Dec. 13 at Rush Park in Rossmoor.

Rossmoor Community Services District President First VP Michael Maynard kicked off the event by thanking all the dedicated staff, sponsors and volunteers for their key contributions. The Orange County Fire Authority provided holiday fire safety tips and helped Santa Claus make his grand entrance aboard an impressive bright red fire truck “sleigh.”

David Ochoa, Field Representative with Senator Tom Umberg’s office, 34th District participated in the live tree lighting ceremony which lit up the chilly night sky with holiday warmth. Lieutenant Pat Rich with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department gave some safety announcements and encouraged visitors to drop off toy/gift drive donations at the OCSD booth. The RCSD Board of Directors was also in attendance.

The Rossmoor Community Services District Board of Directors and staff hosted the event at Rush Park in Rossmoor, CA. Supervised activities included a snow zone attraction, exotic petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, photos with Santa, holiday arts and crafts, a fire truck and more.  Families eagerly lined up for the popular holiday lights trolley ride. An array of quality vendors participated with unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

The awesome entertainment lineup did not disappoint. There were delightful school choir performances from Hopkinson Elementary and McAuliffe and Oak and Lee Middle School Choirs. Popular dance troupes wowed the crowd with energy and enthusiasm. Gourmet food trucks, which included Cousins Maine Lobster, Belly Bombz, Vivace Pizza, Dogzilla, The Donuttery and Java on the Go were flooded with hungry families seeking cold weather comfort food and beverages.

The Rossmoor Community Services District would once again like to thank their generous sponsors: Title Sponsor: AYSO 159, Gold Sponsor: Rossmoor Homeowners Association; Silver Sponsors Jones & Mayer, Glowaki Chiropractic, Memorial Care, Brightview; Community Sponsors: Sir Speedy, Braithwaite Chiropractic, Ganahl Lumber, Betts Realty Group, The Youth Center, AT&T; In Kind Sponsors: Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Fire Authority, CR&R Waste and Recycling Services and Care Ambulance. We’d like to hear your feedback too! Let us know what you liked about this year’s Rossmoor Winter Festival. Please visit www.rossmoorwinterfestival.com or contact Chris Argueta at 562-430-3707 x107.

The Rossmoor Community Services District Board and staff would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Join us on Tuesday, January 14th for our first regular board meeting of 2020 to see the Election of Officers.

 

Lighting of the Christmas Tree was just one of the highlights of the Winterfest.

Los Al pump replacement costs rise dramatically

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Los Al pump replacement costs rise dramatically

City officials learned at their most recent meeting that the funds budgeted for the long-awaited overhaul of its College Park north pumping station would not be nearly enough to finish the project.

Hints at the cost escalation first came when, earlier in the meeting, council member Dean Grose refused to approve warrants (expenditures) for the month, citing remaining questions about unnamed expenditures.

Interim city manager Les Johnson said engineers discovered that the initial estimate of $100,000 wouldn’t be enough after the work was underway after council member Mark Chirco later in the meeting asked staff for an explanation.

Johnson explained that the city “cannot find the parts” to fix either the pumps or the engines, all of which were installed way back in 1964.

The city had to spend more than $20,000 last winter alone to install temporary pumps and other maintenance after rains threatened residents.

Mayor Warren Kusumoto, who noted that he lived in the general area, said while his personal home was never threatened, he knew of many neighbors whose homes saw water creep up to their doorsteps. Those affected “really appreciate” the city fixing the pumps.

Given the new pumps, engines and other changes required, Johnson said the city must now budget more than $220,000 to completely update the pumping station.

Add to that administrative and other one-time cost, Johnson said the city was more likely looking at a total expenditure of $235,000 to retrofit the city’s pumping station.

The discussion prompted Grose to ask staff to begin considering the “lifecycle” of all city assets so that funds could “be set aside” so that funding would be available when the lifecycle of critical infrastructure is met.

In other action, the council;

  • Presented Certificates of Appreciation to Kusumoto, Chirco, Randy Hill and others no present for their “many months” of work on updating the city’s General Sustainability Plan.
  • Recognized the Los Alamitos American Legion Post 716 in commemoration of the organization’s 100th Commander Woody Collins thanked the city on behalf of the Legion and its family of organizations, the Legion Auxiliary, Son of the Legion, Junior Auxiliary and Riders.
  • Congratulated the Sunburst Academy 2019 graduating class, citing a 95 percent graduation rate.

 

 

 

 

ABT’s “The Nutcracker” returns to Segerstrom for holiday season

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ABT’s “The Nutcracker” returns to Segerstrom for holiday season

In one of the most celebrated holiday traditions, the American Ballet Theatre returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa with the “The Nutcracker” ballet.

The ballet will be performed from December 13 through 22 in Segerstrom Hall. According to ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, this year’s cast will include Hee Seo as Clara, the Princess and Cory Stearns as The Nutcracker Prince on opening night December 13. The Pacific Symphony will perform for all performances, promising audiences a double threat of amazing music and a classic holiday ballet.

This year marks the 5th year that American Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’, choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky, has been performed at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Each December, many So Cal families celebrate the holidays with their loved ones by attending ‘The Nutcracker.’ It has become an annual tradition.

Over the years, ABT has a long, storied history of producing several beloved productions of the annual child-friendly classic tale of Clara and the Nutcracker (previous versions were by Baryshnikov and McKenzie).

ABT has found these productions to be useful in introducing youth performers in the roles of little Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, according to a SCFTA press release.

ABT dancers Catherine Hurlin, Tyler Maloney, Lauren Bonfiglio and Duncan McIlwaine all began their nascent careers in ABT’s production. This December, they appear in The Nutcracker at Segerstrom as adult professionals, dancing various roles bringing famous scenes, such as The Party, The Battle and The Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy, to life on stage.

Duncan Mcllwaine today.

Mcllwaine, who began his career as the young Nutcracker Prince when he was only 13-years-old, returns to SoCal this year in a new role, yet he is very excited about the upcoming production.

He was born and raised in a family of dancers in Worcester, Vermont.  He began studying ballet at age eight at Vermont Ballet Theater School, under the direction of Alexander Nagiba.

McIlwaine attended the Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive in Connecticut and he participated in the American Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancer Summer Workshop.

At age 13, he joined the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on full scholarship.  As a student at the ABT JKO School, he performed the role of The Nutcracker Boy in Alexei Ratmansky’s The Nutcracker at the Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York.

In January 2018, McIlwaine joined American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and became an apprentice with the main Company in 2019. He returns to California this week in ‘The Nutcracker.’

Parade ushers in Christmas Season

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Parade ushers in Christmas Season

Many Los Alamitos organizations participated in the Seal Beach Christmas Parade.

 

 

 

 

The annual Seal Beach Christmas Parade, featuring numerous organizations from Los Alamitos, rolled through Main Street Friday night as thousands of residents gathered to usher in the official start of the 2019 holiday season. Photo courtesy of davepeetersphoto.com.

 

Snowonderful: Rossmoor Winter Festival this weekend

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Snowonderful: Rossmoor Winter Festival this weekend

A Snowonderful night of family fun awaits! The 5th annual Rossmoor Winter Festival happens this Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rush Park in Rossmoor! Lots of real snow, a life size snowman, photos with Santa, arts and crafts and the enormously popular holiday lights trolley tour will steer you straight into the holiday season.

Skip the lines and purchase a $5 wristband in advance with cash or a credit card, for access to the 22-Ton Snow Zone presented by Elite Special Events, Pony-Go-Round pony rides, extraordinary petting zoo and inflatable attractions. Wristbands are on sale now at the Rush Park office. Wristbands purchased at the gate will be cash only.

Live entertainment includes music by the Los Alamitos School District choirs: Hopkinson and Lee Elementary, McAuliffe and Oak Middle Schools, The Bells of Bethlehem, as well as fabulous dance performances by Onstage Dance Center and MyArt Performance Troupe. Don’t miss the magical tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. in the playground area, it is certain to add some sparkle to the season.

A wide selection of local vendors will be selling their wares for your one-stop-holiday-shopping convenience. Enjoy mouthwatering selections from gourmet food trucks like Cousins Maine Lobster, Vivace Pizza, Belly Bombz, Dogzilla, The Donuttery and Java on the Go. Also, be sure to stop by the Orange County Fire Authority’s booth for some timely holiday fire safety tips.

The Rossmoor Community Services District has once again partnered with the OC Sheriff’s Department’s Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santa programs. Donations will be accepted now thru Friday, December 13, 2019 and on site at the Rossmoor Winter Festival Event at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department booth. It’s easy to participate! Please drop off new, unwrapped items to the Rossmoor Community Services District’s Main Office located at Rush Park—3001 Blume Dr. in Rossmoor Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gift cards and checks (made payable to Operation Santa Claus or Senior Santa) to purchase senior items and medical supplies are also welcome.

The following is a list posted of prohibited items for this event: knives/weapons etc., alcohol, drugs & drug paraphernalia, gang related clothing and items, disorderly conduct, wallet chains, costumes, pepper spray, coolers, flashlights and laser pointers, and outside food & beverage. Pets must be left at home for safety reasons. A complete list of vendors and entertainment can be found on the Rossmoor Winter Festival website at www.RossmoorWinterFestival.com.

 

National League of Young Men South Coast assemble holiday bikes

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National League of Young Men South Coast assemble holiday bikes

Local high school young men and their mothers devoted time and energy to collecting 50 family games for donation to families supported by Summer Harvest and to assemble 74 bicycles for foster children for the holidays.

This is the fourth year (NLYM) National League of Young Men South Coast Chapter has hosted this event with Together We Rise. The meeting took place on Sunday, Dec. 8.

To date, NLYM mothers and sons have built and donated over 300 bikes to local foster care agencies. The National League of Young Men South Coast Chapter is a non-profit organization for young men grades 9-12 and their mothers, that provides a unique program of leadership, service, culture and protocol opportunities in our community.

Mothers and sons work together in their philanthropic work and create bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Since starting this local chapter in 2015, the NLYM South Coast Chapter has logged over 18,000 hours of volunteer community service for a variety of local charities including We Care, Heart of the City Food Bank, Good Shepherd Open Table, Summer Harvest, Seal Beach Save Our Beach Clean-up, and Ronald McDonald House in Long Beach. NLYM is committed to offering inspiring experiences for their young men and to help them learn that the greatest joy in life truly comes from serving others and discovering the confidence and courage to do so.

The NLYM South Coast Chapter is made up of 182 young men and their mother members from Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Cypress, Garden Grove, Signal Hill, and Long Beach. For membership opportunities, please contact VP of Membership at me********@************st.org. Or visit www.nlymsouthcoast.org for more information on the National League of Young Men.

A question of ethics

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A question of ethics

Editor’s Note: Dr. Dwight Stirling, of Cypress, is founder and CEO of the nation’s only military think tank, located in Huntington Beach. Last week, on the heels of President Trump’s decision to pardon three members of the military, Dr. Stirling published an essay that was published in the nation’s top newspapers, that draws distinctions in military ethics and wonders now, have they have been forever changed.

Many U.S. military members publicly disavowed President Trump’s decision to pardon Edward Gallagher, the former SEAL commando convicted of killing a teenage detainee in Iraq in 2017.

Gallagher’s alleged war crimes were nearly universally condemned up the chain of command, from enlisted men to Navy Secretary Richard Spencer. Indeed, it was Gallagher’s SEAL colleagues who reported the former commando’s actions.

This insistence on holding fellow service members accountable for bad behavior sharply differentiates the military from the police.

When police are revealed to have killed an unarmed suspect or used excessive force during arrest, police generally defend those actions. Cops who report wrongdoing are routinely ostracized as “rats” and denied promotions, according to a 1998 Human Rights Watch study. Researchers identify this so-called “blue wall of silence” – the refusal to “snitch” on other officers – as a defining feature of U.S. cop culture today.

Yet both soldiers and police officers put their lives on the line for their team every day. So what explains these two armed forces’ divergent attitudes toward bad behavior?

Military ethics

As a military lawyer and scholar, I’ve studied this unique aspect of American military ethics.

U.S. military culture stresses organizational, rather than personal, loyalty. When Gallagher’s SEAL colleagues reported him, they were doing what Navy SEALs are taught to do: They put the good of the institution before the individual.

And the pride Marines famously feel, for instance, comes from being part of this well-respected corps. Personal relationships with other Marines are of secondary importance.

Accountability for individual misdeeds is written into U.S. military law. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, culpability for criminal conduct is not avoided simply because a superior ordered a criminal act to be committed. Only lawful orders are to be followed.

The former Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher, right, Aug. 1, 2019. AP Photo/Gregory Bull,

“A soldier is reasoning agent,” a military court explained in the 1991 case U.S. v. Kinder, in which a soldier who killed a civilian was convicted of murder on the grounds that his superior’s order to do so was obviously illegal and should have been reported.

“It is a fallacy of widespread consumption that a soldier is required to do everything a superior officers tells him to do,” the ruling concluded, referencing the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals after World War II.

Playing politics

Not every soldier follows the rules, of course. The U.S. military has covered up atrocities.

The most notorious of these cases include the 1968 My Lai massacre in Vietnam, in which women and children were killed. In 2003, U.S. soldiers badly mistreated detainees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison.

But deeply ingrained military ethics generally make military members wary of the kind of group think that holds up the “blue wall of silence” in police departments.

The police detective Frank Serpico made the power of the blue wall infamous. While working for the NYPD in the 1960s, Serpico observed his colleagues running racketeering operations and punching suspects for fun. When he brought the corruption to light, he was shot in the face in a setup orchestrated by fellow officers.

This ethic is alive and well today, as former Baltimore detective Joe Crystal learned in 2011. Crystal was a rising star in the Baltimore police department. But after telling his superiors that a fellow officer brutally beat a handcuffed suspect, he was demoted, threatened and harassed until he quit.

“If you snitch, your career is done,” he was told, according to a 2011 lawsuit Crystal filed against the department for failing to protect him from retaliation.

Police reluctance to report a fellow officer stems from the politicization of police brutality incidents and the widespread perception among police that nobody outside law enforcement understands their dangerous jobs, research shows. Frustrated at being judged by civilians and public officials who don’t face the life-and-death decisions they do, cops tend to close ranks when things go wrong, police monitors find.

No political interference

The military is also wary of political interference in military matters. That’s why it takes internal justice seriously.

The Department of Defense is the only governmental organization allowed to operate its own internal criminal justice system – a privilege as remarkable as it is fragile.

The civilian judiciary has long been skeptical of the military’s judicial system. The courts used to worry about due process, particularly the ability of military commanders to improperly influence the outcome of trials. In 1969, the Supreme Court severely restricted the jurisdiction of military courts.

“Courts-martial as an institution are singularly inept in dealing with the subtleties of constitutional law,” the court wrote in O’Callahan v. Parker.

That ruling limited the military justice system to handling purely military offenses, such as abandoning their post or behaving insubordinately. Serious allegations like murder and rape had to be tried in civilian courts.

After Congress and the American Bar Association made significant structural changes to strengthen due process in the military, the Supreme Court in 1987 restored the jurisdiction of the courts-martial.

Today, military judicial proceedings are supposed to be free from political interference, even by the commander-in-chief.

A military courthouse at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington state. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Undue influence

When Trump turned Gallagher’s court-martial earlier this year into a media spectacle by tweeting his support for the former commando, he almost certainly influenced the outcome of the trial. Gallagher was acquitted of all but one charge and sentenced to time served.

“Glad I could help,” the president later tweeted.

The president also punished the prosecutors who handled Gallagher’s court-martial, revoking their service medals.

When I was the chief of military justice for the California National Guard, I tried dozens of courts-martials, convicting soldiers for larceny, battery and rape.

I could usually get soldiers to level with me, even when telling the truth meant revealing the malfeasance of friends or superiors. They had confidence in the integrity of the military’s legal system, I felt – an understanding that they would be safe if they did the right thing.

In the post-Gallagher era, is that still true? Or will a “camouflage wall of silence” rise?

A Jolly “Ho Ho Ho” Rang Out as MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital transforms into Santa’s Workshop

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A Jolly “Ho Ho Ho” Rang Out as MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital transforms into Santa’s Workshop

“Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!” Those were the words that rang out as Santa entered a room filled with dozens of MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach patients eagerly awaiting his arrival. But this wasn’t just any room, it was a giant auditorium that had been transformed into Santa’s Workshop.

Recognizing that many children in the hospital miss out on traditional holiday activities, the Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Program at Miller Children’s & Women’s rallies the support of the community to bring holiday cheer to them. Santa’s Workshop is made possible by sponsor Turner Construction and dozens of local organizations who volunteer to make the holiday magic happen.

“We are expected to be brave ,but to be here and see the children and their families keep going, that’s the real bravery,” says Melvin McGuire, Department Commander, Long Beach Police Department. “We take every opportunity to support our community, especially when they are going through tough times. We are always here for them.”

As patients made their way around the room, they encountered gingerbread men from Rossmoor Pastries, sea-themed holiday crafts with the Aquarium of the Pacific, face painting and so much more. In one corner, patients could even pick out and wrap gifts for their friends and family with help from the Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary, the volunteer group who runs the hospital’s gift shop.

Virna Alcantara, whose son Fernando is a patient at Miller Children’s & Women’s, thought Santa’s Workshop was a hit. “It’s awesome that they do this for the kids,” says Alcantara. “It really means a lot to the families. Fernando was so excited to give a few gifts to his cousins and his puppy.”

The Child Life Program at Miller Children’s & Women’s coordinates events like Santa’s Workshop to make the hospital experience more positive for children of all ages.

“We know that hospitalization can be stressful and scary for kids, especially during the holidays,” says Rita Goshert, manager, Child Life Program, Miller Children’s & Women’s. “This event gives our patients a break from their medical treatments and a chance to focus on just being a kid.”

To learn more about ways to support patients and families at Miller Children’s & Women’s this holiday season, visit millerchildrens.org/WishList.

 

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Miller Children’s & Women’s patients share their Christmas wish lists with Santa at the hospital’s annual Santa’s Workshop event.

Event News Enterprise welcomes Bryce Malavasi to sales staff

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Event News Enterprise welcomes Bryce Malavasi to sales staff

Bryce Malavasi has joined the staff of the Event News Enterprise as an account representative, Group Publisher Steven Remery has announced.

“We are extremely fortunate to have someone with Bryce’s marketing and sales background to join our staff to work with our advertisers,” said Remery.  Malavasi will be responsible for developing and servicing customer accounts in Rossmoor, La Palma, Long Beach, Los Alamitos and Cypress.

“Bryce has an exceptional background of digital, marketing and outside sales,” said Remery. “His education and expertise in marketing and media will be very helpful in allowing our customers to get the most of their advertising,” Remery said.

Malavasi was a standout defensive safety at Fresno State University, where he earned his B.A. in Marketing. He is a native of Huntington Beach.

Malavasi said he has worked in Southern California for more than twenty years and is excited to be part of the paper’s staff. “I’ve worked in advertising design and sales for many years and I look forward to meeting our existing customers and developing new ones,” he said.

“I think 2020 is going to be a very exciting year for the Event-News Enterprise,” said Malavasi, “and I look forward to the year ahead.”

Year-round sports can lead to overuse injuries in kids

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Year-round sports can lead to overuse injuries in kids

By Kenneth Huh, M.D.

 

Overuse injuries occur over time in the bone, muscle, ligament or tendon when stress happens to the same part of the body repetitively. Overuse injuries are different from acute injuries, such as a broken bone caused by a fall, since the damage is not done immediately.

 

What are overuse injuries?

Overuse injuries are common in young athletes who play one sport throughout the year with their school team and a travel team. Pitcher’s elbow is a common overuse injury because pitchers repeat the same motion frequently. This means that the elbow may not have enough time to heal, which can lead to a gradual injury of the tendons or ligaments, and in some cases fractures.

Common overuse injuries, include:

  • ACL injuries
  • Anterior knee pain
  • Fractures
  • Growth plate injuries
  • Jumpers’ knee (patellar tendonitis)
  • Little Leaguers’ elbow or shoulder
  • Meniscus tears
  • Osteocondritis dissecans
  • Sever’s disease
  • Shin splints
  • Sinding-Laarsen-Johansson disease
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondyloysis

There are several signs parents can monitor to help identify potential overuse injuries:

  • Pain not caused by an acute injury
  • Pain that increases with activity
  • Swelling
  • Changes in form or technique

One strategy to prevent overuse injuries is to encourage a child to play a variety of sports. Different sports require different body movements. Rotating sports by season will give the specific muscles and joints used in that sport time to heal and rest.

Another strategy is to plan for adequate rest time. Once a full season or league is finished, the child should take about a month off to rest and heal. In addition to time off between seasons, it’s important to rest during the season. Scheduling rest days each week will help ensure the child doesn’t over train.

If a child is experiencing pain, it’s important to take a break from physical activity. Pushing through the pain can cause more damage to their growing bones. Any time a child experiences pain that doesn’t go away with normal pain management techniques, it’s important to talk to their physician. Early interventions may help prevent a future injury. At some point, constant practice doesn’t make perfect, but could actually bring an end to your child’s sports career.

Bones heal differently in children than adults – especially if a sports injury requires surgery. Because kids are constantly growing and developing, they need specialized pediatric orthopedic care. There are specialized pediatric orthopedic doctors in a neighborhood near you.

Miller Children’s & Women’s has hospital-based outpatient specialty centers from the South Bay to Orange County (Fountain Valley and Irvine), so a child with a sports injury can be treated close to home by pediatric orthopedic specialists.

You can always call 800-MEMORIAL (636-6742) or visit millerchildrens.org/Ortho to get information about the clinic closest to you.

Kenneth Huh, M.D., is an pediatric orthopedic surgeon with the Orthopedic Center, MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.

Great plays cannot save Blue Griffins in National Pop Warner playoffs

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Great plays cannot save Blue Griffins in National Pop Warner playoffs

The Los Alamitos Blue Griffins lost to Virginia Beach, 38-12, in weekend football action as they were eliminated from national title contention in the 63rd Pop Warner Super Bowl at Disney World in Orlando.

It was another outstanding year for the Blue Griffins as they again competed for the national title, yet this year they just came up a bit short as they were eliminated.

The Blue Griffins did have a couple of amazing one-handed catches by Joshua Holland II near the end of the game, including what some say was the best catch of the year to date as shown here. Congratulations Los Alamitos Blue Griffins.

 

Cypress Council approves Shea mixed-use project

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Cypress Council approves Shea mixed-use project

After a discussion stretching through months and dozens of detailed documents, the Cypress city council finally voted 3-1 Monday to allow Shea Properties to move forward with a controversial mixed-use development for the city-owned parcel they are selling to the company.

The fate of the 13.3-acre parcel has been the subject of much controversy since the end of the redevelopment movement nearly a decade ago. In recent months, city officials have entertained proposals seeking to determine the best use of the site.

With the approval of the disposition and Development agreement, city officials on Tuesday have given Shea Properties the right to move forward on a proposal for a mixed-use development they claim will enhance Cypress now, and in the future.

Mayor Stacy Berry voted against the motion, even unsuccessfully asking the council to postpone the vote until member Mariellen Yarc, whom she said was very familiar with the project, could be present.

Mayor Pro-tem Rob Johnson, along with, council members Jon Peat and Paulo Morales voted to allow the project to move forward.

“The digital economy is calling for a mixed-use project,” said city manager Peter Grant in his summary report before the vote, as he explained that the after a long wait, the city staff concluded the Shea proposal was potentially the best use of the city’s 13.3-acre tract.

Grant clarified, however, that the city will indeed have another chance to give final approval, or rejection of the project once Shea finishes the environmental review and other final planning measures that must come back to the council for final approval.

Grant said the mixed-use development conforms to the same density as the Cypress Town Center project recently approved by voters.

In June of 2018, residents voted overwhelmingly (63.5 percent to 36.5 percent) to approve a

plan to develop a town center, housing, and public park space in parts of the Los Alamitos Race Course, the former Cypress Golf Club, and adjacent property, as well as related zoning amendments and changes.

Also, said Grant, the city thinks the sales price of $15.25 million was fair, given the site’s construction impediments such as high groundwater tables and its earthquake requirements.

Grant said simply that “today’s market wants a mixed-use project that provides experiential living.” Similar developments are trending across the country which he said developer’s feel is required to attract today’s buyers.

“Mixed-use is the future of development,” said Kevin McCook, Vice President of Retail Acquisitions and Development for San Diego based Shea Properties. Though he claimed the project has been subject to a significant amount of “misinformation,” McCook said the project is consistent with the city’s demographics.

Nationwide trends indicate millennials seek “experiential” living, said McCook, noting the 251 residential units included in the development will be within walking distance to a theatre, restaurants and parking.

Also, he said the site would also include a hotel, likely a Hilton flagged brand, and a commercial office space.

McCook acknowledged the company is willing to spend the large amount of money needed to develop the project through its final phase and was aware that the investment could be lost if, for any reason, the city did not grant final approval in 2020.

Grant acknowledged that if the project was ultimately rejected, the city would have to refund Shea’s deposits but would have no other consequence. Also, he noted the city was providing “no financial assistance” to the company.

Berry questioned McCook on its planned “outreach” efforts in the months ahead, asking whether or not the company was truly looking for input or rather simply informing citizens of its progress. McCook said it they are “open” to suggestions from the community because it was important to have total buy-in as the project moves forward.

Citizens have been actively expressing opinions, both for and against the project for months.

Many citizens had expressed concern about the density of the 251-unit project, some saying the city would have been better off accepted an offer from Los Al Race Track owner Ed Allred, that could have produced a higher purchase price and lower densities.

The city, however, suggested the Shea Properties proposal was exactly the kind of project required to bring Cypress into the future. Some city officials said they had visited other such new-age Shea developments to get an idea of what their proposed Cypress project might look like when complete.

McCook said the company would not only try to attract young professionals, first responders and others, but also would be open to boomers who want to sell the house and step down to a mixed-use development.

Both Councilman Peat and Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson specifically asked McCook and Grant to explain the density and zoning requirements in detail to confirm that the project did indeed conform to city zoning specifications.

McCook confirmed that the density is based on the entire site development acreage, not just those on which the housing units are being built.  Based on that calculation, said Peat, the 18.9 units per acre in the proposed development fall well within city zoning requirements.

Peat acknowledged that “strong opinions” have been expressed on both sides of the Shea development, but he said he felt like the project could add a “strong revenue base” to the city. Estimates indicate the development would generate about $800,000 per year for the city, said Grant, although acknowledging there are variables that cannot be known at this time.

Also, said Peat, when looking at a history of the city, courageous steps forward have generally produced social and financial dividends.

McCook said the company will add a public “dog park” for both large and small dogs, which is a feature not yet shown on the drawings. Shea has created a website for the project to keep citizens informed at www.cypresscitycenter.com.

Berry said city officials will watch carefully to ensure that the project, when it does come back to the council for final approval (expected at some point in 2020) has not significantly changed.

Anne Hertz, a longtime resident of Cypress, said she was excited to see the project come to Cypress, “bringing more entertainment and dining options,” along with additional services.

Bonnie Peat, a member of the Cypress School Board, assured the council that the local school system would be prepared for the influx of new students if the development becomes a reality.

Steve Moss said while he was “not opposed to the project,” that he would be watching carefully to ensure zoning and density answers provided during the debate would translate into reality as the project moves to the next phase.

In other action, the council;

  • Honored Cypress veteran Mai Kimura, a former nurse at the Long Beach Veterans hospital and later, as an accomplished nurse at Los Al Medical Center, for her selfless dedication to others.
  • Thanked retiring engineer Bob Decker for more than two decades of service. “God Bless the city of Cypress” said Decker, citing his amazement how the city transformed itself from “strawberry fields” 21 years ago to what it is today.

Cypress runner-up champs in heartbreaking loss

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Cypress runner-up champs in heartbreaking loss

After a spotless and Cinderella season, the clock finally struck twelve as Temecula Valley eked out a win after going ahead on a trick play with just 41 seconds left.

Temecula edged out Cypress 28-21 to win the second CIF league championship in the school’s history, leaving a shocked and saddened Coach Rick Feldman with a 13-1 season record.

He told the OC Sports Zone that he was extremely proud of the Centurions effort, but in the end, there were just too many unforced errors against a really good team.

“Too many to overcome. I was hoping if it didn’t go our way, I was hoping it would because we played really well and it wasn’t good enough,” he told OCSZ writer Tim Burt. “Unfortunately, we didn’t play well and we barely lost so it makes it tougher to swallow,” he said.

“Number one, I thought we won with class all year long and we always try to teach them to lose with dignity,” Feldman said. “We tried to do that tonight. There was a little stomping on our logo (at the center of the field) to our fans, but our guys ignored that and just waited and shook their hands and did the right thing. It’s a special group of guys with tons of character.

The Temecula Valley coach said he did not see any “stomping” but would review the video tape.

As was the case for most of the season, the Centurions we led by Issac Hurtado, rushing for 108 years and two touchdowns, while QB Dylan Eldredge passed for more than 200 yards on the night.

“We lost tonight and I hate that, but the result doesn’t matter in the way I feel about these guys. I love them all,” said Feldman, according to OC Sports Zone article.

Photo by Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone, LLC courtesy of the Cypress Centurion Twitter page

LAEF Announces Sherry Kropp as Queen for 2020

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LAEF Announces Sherry Kropp as Queen for 2020

The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) is proud to announce that the 2020 Royal Gala queen honoree is Dr. Sherry Kropp.  This month, the LAEF Board of Directors officially selected the retired superintendent to be crowned queen at the Royal Gala, taking place on February 7, and serve as the LAEF royal ambassador for the year!

LAEF announced last month that the King and Queen of Hearts campaign will no longer consist of candidates competing against each other, but that LAEF will appoint, through a nomination process, a King and/or Queen annually who will officially be crowned at the Royal Gala.

Dr. Sherry Kropp represents exactly what LAEF is looking for in a nominee.  Her ties to LAEF and the community are very strong and her support for Los Al Kids was endless as superintendent of the district.  Kropp served as an advisor on the LAEF Board of Directors during her entire tenure as superintendent and was a huge advocate for LAEF within the community and with district staff.  She worked closely with LAEF to establish the Summer Enrichment Institute and After-School programs and initiated the vision for LAEF’s free world language classes, which were launched in 2018.  Kropp connected LAEF with many opportunities to ignite student group support, such as sending the LAHS Robotics Team at the Global Championships and supporting the LAHS Marching Band’s appearance in the London New Year’s Day parade.  She is a founding member of LAEF’s Los Al Leadership Circle (LALC), the major donor group.

“When we put out the call for nominations, the considerations focused on someone who demonstrates amazing support for Los Al kids, has longevity of service, is well respected in the community, and a strong supporter of LAEF.  It came as no surprise to me that Dr. Sherry Kropp received the most nominations.  LAEF would not be where we are today without the support of Sherry.  We are so excited to honor her in February,” said Carrie Logue, LAEF Executive Director.

Mark your calendars for Friday, February 7, 2020 and join LAEF at its Royal Gala as it honors Dr. Sherry Kropp and continues to raise funds for Los Al Kids.  All proceeds from the Royal Gala will support LAEF’s STEAM Initiative and specifically fund STEAM project preparation classes, STEAM fairs on all campuses and the district-wide STEAM showcase, as well as elementary school Media Center Teachers and innovative STEAM opportunities at secondary schools.  STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.  For more information and to purchase tickets to the event, please visit www.LAEF4Kids.org/royalgala.

LAEF is the non-profit partner of Los Alamitos Unified School District.  LAEF enhances educational excellence by providing after-school and summer enrichment programs to children in grades Pre-K to 12.  LAEF provides significant funding for STEAM teachers and instruction, as well as igniting new programs and providing valuable resources, to impact all students.  For additional information on LAEF, please call (562) 799-4700 Extension 80424 or visit www.LAEF4Kids.org.

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Reports say Tenet Healthcare nurses finally settle labor dispute

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Reports say Tenet Healthcare nurses finally settle labor dispute

Following a nasty strike and long negotiations, the California Nurses Association has apparently settled their ongoing labor dispute with Tenet Healthcare.

According to a press release cited in Hospital Review, the registered nurses at eight Tenet Healthcare hospitals in California have approved a master contract, according to the union that represents them.

The agreement covers 4,000 nurses represented by the California Nurses Association / National Nurses United. They work at a number of hospitals throughout the state, including Los Alamitos.

The agreement comes two months after the nurses went on strike and includes average wage increases of 13.5 percent in the first year and a half of the contract, annual 3 percent wage scale increases, step increases for eligible RNs and increases in standby/on-call pay, according to the union.

The union, according to the site, said it also ensures its members receive at least an eight-hour rest period between shifts and adequate rest and meal breaks, and stipulates that “standby/on-call” scheduling not become a substitute for regular scheduling.

“This new agreement is a win for the nurses and our patients, for our families and for the communities we serve across the state,” Ginny Gary, an RN in the ICU/CCU at Los Alamitos Medical Center, said in a news release.

Dallas-based Tenet, a for-profit hospital operator, told Becker’s: “During the negotiation process, we were focused on reaching an agreement that was good for our nurses and our hospitals. We appreciate the dedication and professionalism all of our employees demonstrate every day in providing quality, compassionate care to our most important priority: our patients.”

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La Palma Celebrates 33rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – “Full of Cheer”

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La Palma Celebrates 33rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – “Full of Cheer”

Join your friends and family for an annual holiday favorite, La Palma’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in the Central Park Amphitheater located at 7821 Walker Street.

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Holiday crafts and an early visit from Santa Claus

5:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony with musical performances from La Palma school students

The community is also encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys for the “Toys for Tots” program to Central Park. The toy collection drive for those in need is going on now through Friday, December 11.

The City of La Palma would like to thank EDCO Park Disposal for their sponsorship of this event and others throughout the year.

For further information, visit www.cityoflapalma.org/treelighting or call the Community Services Department at (714) 690-3350.

Ranked by Money Magazine in 2015, 2013, 2011, and 2007 as one of America’s Best Places to Live, the City of La Palma is a 1.9 square mile general law city in northwest Orange County, consisting of over 15,568 residents and approximately 300 commercial and industrial businesses. The City was incorporated in 1955 under the name of Dairyland and has 53 full-time and 35 part-time employees.

Segerstrom announces lineup of free holiday events

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Segerstrom announces lineup of free holiday events

Bundle up, head for Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and enjoy the line-up of FREE performances and events this holiday season on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. While American Ballet Theatre transforms the stage of Segerstrom Hall into the magical wonderland of The Nutcracker, live outdoor performances sprinkled throughout the month showcase some of the best and brightest local musical talent. The Holidays Around the World festival will bring you home for the holidays, as the Center turns the Plaza into an international celebration December 14 and 15. All are invited to experience beloved cultures and traditions while enjoying a winter wonderland filled with delightful performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, train rides, and even a special snowfall!

Trombone Christmas brings the cheer on December 13 with a big-band performance, followed by a festive performance from Davis Magnet School Choir (December 18), the all-female mariachi group Las Colibrí (December 19), singer-songwriter Jonathan Walsh (December 20 & 21), and more. It may be cold outside, but with the spirit of the season lighting up the Argyros Plaza – you’ll want to bundle up and experience the magic with snowfall every night before Nutcracker performances (December 13-22).

Right after the New Year, join us for our third annual Dia de los Reyes celebration on the Plaza. This cultural tradition celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings. Enjoy free family-friendly activities, live performances from local groups, and a special appearance from Los Reyes Magos (the Three Kings) in celebration of this rich cultural tradition which commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men: Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar

Live from Argyros Stage: Trombone Christmas

Friday, December 13, 2019

6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

This trombone ensemble returns to make a big-band splash for all to enjoy. Head to Argyros Plaza for their free holiday concert!

Holidays Around the World

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Sunday, December 15, 2019

11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Watch the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza transform into a winter wonderland! Enjoy live performances that showcase traditions from around the world, including Mexican ballet folklorico, Indian Bollywood dance, German holiday folk dances, Chinese lion dance, and more. The festive family fun doesn’t stop there — take a FREE ride on our Holiday Express train, create your own seasonal craft, and experience our special snowfall on the plaza!

Performers, Saturday*

Costa Mesa High School Jazz Band

South Coast Chinese Cultural Center

Orange County School of the Arts

Bollywood Deewane

Kaiser Elementary

Reverb Tap Company

Upstream

OC Cello Choir

Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler

Island Inspirations

L’il Dickens Carolers

El Centro Cultural de Mexico

Performers, Sunday*

 

Upstream

OC Cello Choir

Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler

Island Inspirations

L’il Dickens Carolers

South Coast Chinese Cultural Association Orchestra

El Centro Cultural de México Ballet Folklorico

* Artists and programs subject to change.

Give Back

Segerstrom Center will be hosting a drive for new and unused personal care items at Holidays Around the World, including shampoo, deodorant, heating packs, sunscreen and moisturizers, first aid kits, etc. Donations will benefit the residents at The Link transitional housing shelter in Santa Ana (operated by Mercy House). The Link is a 200-bed shelter for families, women, children, and unhoused adults. The donated items will be collected on both days of Holidays Around the World and delivered to The Link in time for the new year.

Live on Argyros Stage:

Davis Magnet School Choir

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

6:00 – 6:45 p.m.

Davis Magnet School Choir brings the spirit of the season to Argyros Stage. Enjoy their free holiday concert!

Live on Argyros Stage: Las Colibrí

Thursday, December 19, 2019

5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Don’t miss this all-female mariachi group! Las Colibrí (“The Hummingbirds”) is a string ensemble like no other in its genre.  With a lovely blend of vocal harmonies, contagious melodies, and traditional mariachi instrumentation, Las Colibrí will be sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Live on Argyros Stage: Jonathan Walsh

Friday, December 20, 2019

Saturday, December 21, 2019

5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

Enjoy holiday tunes from Southern California singer-songwriter Jonathan Walsh.

Pacific Chorale Holiday Sing-Along

Sunday, December 22, 2019

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family and join members of Pacific Chorale to sing your holiday favorites! Take a break from last-minute shopping to raise your voice in cheer.

 

 

Tax Experts James & Dan Phillips to Share Last Minute, Year-End Tax Planning Tips

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Tax Experts James & Dan Phillips to Share Last Minute, Year-End Tax Planning Tips

Cypress tax experts James and Dan Phillips will present an overview of tax changes expected for 2020 as well as tips on gaining some last-minute year-end business deductions at the next Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, December 10th at the Residence Inn by Marriott at 4931 Katella Avenue starting at 7:30 a.m.

The team from Cypress based Phillips Financial Services will co-present a brief program on year-end tax planning and building a strategy for your business going into 2020. One expected change is the new 20% business deduction for equipment purchases.

James Phillips and his son, Dan own and operate Phillips Financial Services providing financial consulting and tax preparation as well as retirement planning and small business tax advice. The company has been serving Cypress and the surrounding area for 40 years.

Reservations are recommended for the monthly breakfasts and can be made directly on the Cypress Chamber website at cypresschamber.org. For more information call 714 484-6015. Cost of the breakfast is $20 in advance or $25 for nonmembers or those who do not register in advance.

Attendees are also encouraged to bring a door prize to promote their product or service.  The programs include a meet and greet time, self-introductions, breakfast, speaker and a question and answer session if time permits.

The Chamber breakfasts, which are open to the public, are held on the second Tuesday of each month all year round.

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Dixie Pitches Fantastic Plastic at Segerstrom Center

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Dixie Pitches Fantastic Plastic at Segerstrom Center

By Lynda Lacayo

The zany exuberance of “Dixie’s Tupperware Party” arrives at the Segerstrom Centers’ Samueli Theater on December 9, 2019 through January 4, 2020. The Off-Broadway show is a celebration of Dixie’s wonderful madness as she throws an onstage Tupperware Party that is full of sass, somewhat crass, has audience participation, prizes, surprises and yes, Tupperware for sale. Order forms are on every seat and audience’s can select the perfect “plastic crap” (in Dixie talk) gifts this holiday season.

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a wild ride at “Dixie’s Tupperware Party.” This isn’t your Mother’s Tupperware party, oh no, expect to laugh a lot as Dixie educates audiences, on the many unique uses she’s found for the fantastic plastic.

Dixie Longate is quite a character; she’s so gregariously exultant that folks just have to smile, something I discovered two minutes into a friendly phone chat with the delightful

Dixie. She explained how she got her start selling Tupperware at the recommendation of her parole officer, saying “I’d just gotten out of jail and needed a job to get my kids back which I think is stupid but it’s the law. At first I thought this is silly but then I liked it, it was easy and fun. With 3 ex’s, all dead, selling Tupperware gave me a little independence, while having a good time at all these parties. “

Dixie’s held her first Tupperware Party in Orange County. She says she’s thrilled to be back where it all started. She has so many friends in the OC that being on the Segerstrom Center campus will be like a homecoming party.

Home base is Mobile, Alabama, where her three kids live in a trailer park. She says “it’s a good thing the oldest is sixteen and can watch the little ones, since I’m on the road pitching the plastic wherever the parties are.  And with my own show, I’m traveling all over the country and to a bunch of foreign places too.”

She continues, “Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ isn’t all fun and games either, although I admit I’m pretty hilarious, my show has a message about taking it, life not Tupperware, to the next level and empowering yourself.”

Dixie went from homes to stage show, thanks to a director friend who heard her spiel on alternative uses for food containers at a Tupperware party. Dixie says, “we worked together and took it to New York City where ‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ just sorta exploded. In 2007, I opened my own show off Broadway and I got a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Solo performance. I’ll be doing my 1000th show at the Segerstrom’s Samueli Theater.  We’ll be celebrating with cake and champagne and lots of laughs. I get all tickled just thinking about strutting my stuff on stage because it so nice making folks smile.”

“Home and stage parties are different”, Dixie says, “At home parties I can really get one on one with people. Being on stage, I have a bigger audience to interact with and do we have fun. The stage is just a larger version of home parties – drinking, joking and learning all about the more interesting aspects of Tupperware.”

Dixie is the #1 Tupperware salesperson in America and has a one woman show, yet she doesn’t consider herself an actor, just a gal having a good time. She’s enjoyed plugging the plastic product for 13 years and although she’s written new show “Never Wear a Tank Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull and 16 Other Things  I Learned While Drinking,” she continues to sell Tupperware for the fun of it, not to mention the great prizes for top sellers. Dixie biggest payday was at a giant house party where “these real nice folks bought just over $5,200 worth of plastic stuff, maybe because I made them happy or it might have been the free drinks.”

When Dixie started selling Tupperware, she claims not to have known it was for the kitchen, saying “It took me forever to realize this stuff wasn’t supposed to be in the bedroom.” “Other then the everyday uses for Tupperware,” Dixie says “folks at the show, will be amazed when I explain its alternative uses. Yea, it’ll have the jaw pop right off your head.”

Jaw popping or not, “Dixie’s Tupperware Party” is hilarious, politically incorrect, adult only improvisational comedy at its finest. The Alabama mama does more then sell during the show; she pays tribute to girl power with a mini history of Tupperware via her mentor, Brownie Wise.  Dixie explains “I figured that Tupperware didn’t just come out of nowhere, it took a gal with gumption to make it a household name. Brownie Wise did real well, becoming a VP of the company and all until the inventor/CEO Earl Tupperware thought she was becoming too big for her britches and kicked her to the curb. Today all Tupperware parties are modeled after hers. She’s such a hero for women that I’ve interwoven her inspiring story into my show.”

“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” is home in Orange County for the holidays. Segerstrom Center patrons can expect uproarious Yuletide cheer, a 1000th Celebration Show (December 26) and an extraordinary New Year Eve with Dixie on stage in the Cabaret-style Samueli Theater through January 4, 2015. Dixie says “I’ll try to make sure that everybody keeps their panties on but I can’t guarantee it. What I’ll do is deliver a side-splitting, fun-filled show that’s a little different each night.”

After an outrageous good time with Dixie, get your kink on and check out “Kinky Boots” playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom hall from December 30, 2014 to January 11, 2015.

Tickets for all Segerstrom Center shows are available at the Box Office, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626; Online at SCFTA.org; or by phone at 714-556-2787. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

 

 

Boy Scouts shower Los Al police with popcorn

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Boy Scouts shower Los Al police with popcorn

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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