The ladies of the Rossmoor Woman’s Club have been busy packing backpacks for our Veterans.
Sheri Mansfield recently delivered the loaded packs after she, Ellen Odell, Robin Elliott and Louise Newald packed most of them with toiletries for men, a few for women and some were left empty so recipients could fill them on their own.  Mansfield was able to present one to a disabled vet in his wheelchair, while in the volunteer office.

Real Estate Broker/Owner Michael Obradovitch II, Esq. recently announced that Robert “Bobby” Obradovitch has joined the Obradovitch Realty team.
Bobby brings over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, operations management and customer care as a corporate manager and an entrepreneur-founder of his own internet based company.

This year marks the eighth year for the global event and organizers have set their sights on a new goal – reaching more than one billion with their message Swimming Lessons Save Lives™ by 2019.

Every once in a while, time and place confirm that in fact you have aligned with destiny. Sometimes, the universal confirmation is elusive. Other times, our numbness leaves it dormant. And a rare and beautiful time, the nudge is heard and responded to- prompting the courage, boldness, and authentic engagement necessary for the transformation of the spirit and ultimately, of the world.

The Boys & Girls Club of Cypress congratulated its very own Site Director, Samantha Johnson for receiving the very prestigious Dos Manos Program Professional of the Year Award for the “Big Orange” Chapter of the Association of Boys & Girls Clubs Professionals.
The award is given to a member of the chapter that best promotes true professionalism in the field; maintains a high standard of ethical conduct in the movement; and consistently assists others throughout the County.

Editor’s Note: The Los Alamitos Police Department issued an official statement this week, which was sent after press time. Click the following link to view the statement: http://bit.ly/2vl9xX9

Brianna Wynne was recently named to the 2017 Pocock Lightweight All-America team.
She was chosen by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.
Earlier this month, Wynne helped her University of Wisconsin team rally to a third place finish at the Rowing Association National Championship after the eight-person lightweight varsity squad she rowed with placed fourth in a race at the event.
Wynne, who’s a 2014 graduate of Los Al High School, is currently a junior at the University of the Wisconsin.

U.S. Air Force Airman Steven M. Markarian graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.