Do you know someone who has heart disease? Chances are you do. Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in America, but 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be prevented. If you don’t want to join them, you should start taking steps today to reduce your personal risk. Here are a few tips: eat healthy, exercise regularly, don’t smoke and maintain a healthy weight.
Raise money for charity, train with cycling club
Every year the Millers Children’s Hospital hosts the Tour of Long Beach bike ride fundraiser on the second Saturday in May.
For 11 Saturdays the local bike club, Lightning Velo, provides free training for all levels of riders. The club will help with skills, safety, laws, endurance, nutrition, pacing, routes, group vs. single riding, and exploring secret spots.
Mackay Park groundbreaking
The Cypress City Council hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of Mackay Park on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
The City’s first new park in over 20 years, Mackay Park will provide 2.9 acres of open space featuring two playgrounds, walking paths, drought tolerant landscaping, picnic areas, restrooms and a basketball court.
Veterans Voices: Red sails in the sunset
On the morning of February 14, 1977, after my wife, Soula, had gone to work, I drove over to a local printer and purchased 14 sheets of red letter-size paper.
Back home, I cut one long side of a cereal box. I penciled the shape of a heart on the clear inside of the cardboard, and then cut around the heart-shape with a pair of scissors to create a heart-shaped template.
Cypress Seniors celebrate Chinese New Year
The Cypress Senior Center lunch program was sold out in celebration of the Chinese New Year on Friday, Jan. 27. More than 50 participants enjoyed trivia, decorations and prizes.
Many dressed for the occasion and had a great time. Pictured are seniors enjoying the celebration.
The Cypress Senior Center is located at 9031 Grindlay Street. For more information please contact the Cypress Senior Center at 714-229-2005.
Letters to the Editor–Feb. 8: A response to the Lowenthal discussion; Traffic, quality of life in Los Alamitos; A letter to Bill Thomas
A response to the Lowenthal discussion
Rossmoor Republican meeting Feb. 18
The Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated meeting on Feb. 18 at the Courtyard Marriott (5865 Katella Avenue by Valley View Street) will focus on “Education: Past and Present.”
Monthly birthday celebrations at the Cypress Senior Center
Did you know the Cypress Senior Center lunch program celebrates senior birthdays each month? Join the center to celebrate your special day.
On Jan. 16, the lunch program celebrated January birthdays with cupcakes provided by Vernon Atwood with Right at Home. Many participants celebrated their special day.
Cypress residents 60 and up celebrating their birthday with the center are free. Those 60 years and older are suggested to make a donation of $3 for lunch. There is a charge of $5 per meal for those under 60 years of age.
Spaghetti dinner at local Senior Center
On March 4, the Cypress club is holding its 29th annual Spaghetti dinner at the Cypress Senior Center.
The Rotary club buys, cooks, and serves the food with the Cypress High School Interact Club’s help.
The tickets are given to Cypress community non-profit groups who sell the tickets and keep the money.
Groups who have benefited in the past include the Boys & Girls Club, Champion Baseball, the cub scouts, Interact, Precious Life, the Women’s Club, the senior’s Sunshine club, and the Seniors Club.
Ministry workshop Feb. 25
Good Shepherd Church, Los Alamitos, will host a Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop on Saturday Feb. 25 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. This half-day, three-session workshop will introduce individuals and faith communities to a program that equips them to offer meaningful support to those experiencing difficult times
Griffins girls basketball keeps focus, pace for league lead
The Los Al High girls basketball team went into its game with Marina looking to hang on to at least a tie for the Sunset League lead. They needed to take care of the third place Vikings to ensure keeping pace with Huntington Beach.
The Griffins (7-1 in league) jumped out to an early lead and never let the Vikings challenge as the Griffins came away with an 88-44 Sunset League victory on Friday at Marina High. The Griffins led 48-21 by halftime and Head Coach Rich Alvarez was able to go deep into his reserves by the end of third.
Auction dinner held at Lil Cottonwood
It was a night of friendship, good times, and fundraising as the Li’l Cottonwood Preschool held its annual Auction Dinner on Feb. 3 at the Don the Beachcomber Restaurant. Kicked off by a delicious sampling of Hors D’oeuvres, the night had silent and live auctions, plenty of opportunity drawings, and a popular photobooth. Marked with wit and hilarious commentaries, Jared Gustafson was the auctioneer while Chris Anderson entertained with highly-acclaimed rock-n-roll songs.
Nominate an outstanding senior for an award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Grace Lachina Outstanding Senior Recognition Award. Each year the Cypress Senior Citizens Commission recognizes the outstanding contributions of a senior by presenting them with this prestigious award. Do you know someone who should be recognized? Nominees must be 50 years of age or older, been active in the City of Cypress and made outstanding contributions to the senior community.
Cypress councilmember participates in League of California Cities
Cypress Councilmember Stacy Berry represented the City of Cypress in Sacramento at the League of California Cities’ first policy committee meetings in 2017 on Jan. 19. Berry serves on the Community Services Committee, which is integral to the League’s policy-making process.
High School athletes sign College Letters of Intent
Los Alamitos High School held their second National Letter of Intent Signing Day in the school gymnasium on Thursday, Feb. 2.
The Los Alamitos Marching Band and Cheer teams greeted families, friends, teachers, and counselors to a stellar performance as they entered the gym.
Cypress names its Business of the Year
Cypress Mayor Paulo Morales delivered his State of the City Address and presented Business of the Year awards at the Cypress Community Center on Wednesday, Jan. 18. A video of the Cypress Mayor’s State of the City Address can be found on the City’s website at www.cypressca.org.
Three businesses were honored during the event with the presentation of the annual BRACE, AGENT, and SPIRIT Business of the Year Awards. Also, Morales awarded a special recognition to Cypress College in honor of its 50th anniversary.
Griffins strike Oilers
The Los Alamitos High basketball team improved its league record to 5-1, with an 81-62 win over Huntington Beach on Friday Jan. 27 at Huntington Beach. The Griffins trail Edison by one game in the league race. The Chargers handed the Griffins their only league loss on Jan. 18. The Griffins will host Newport Harbor on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Then the team hosts Marina on Friday, Feb. 3, and on Feb. 7 the squad will get a second shot at Edison when it hosts the Chargers. All games start at 7 p.m.
LAMC seeks members for new advisory council
The Los Alamitos Medical Center recently announced the formation of a Patient & Family Advisory Council.
The purpose of the group will be to improve quality and patient safety, improve patient outcomes, improve the patient experience, and increase employee and physician satisfaction.
Los Al theatre students to perform in Sacramento
Three theatre students from Los Al High School have a performance set for March in Sacramento during the annual California Youth in Theatre Day.
Cambryelle Getter–senior, Connor Franzen–sophomore, and Zakk Hurt-sophomore will be performing a scene from their award-winning performance of Jim Leonard’s Anatomy of Gray. Stacy Castiglione, the student’s Theatre teacher, will accompany them.
Letters to the Editor– Feb. 1: Responses to last week’s ‘Lowenthal’s inauguration absence’ letter; Village 605 worries
We stand with Alan Lowenthal
Dear Editor,
We are proud of Alan Lowenthal’s decision not to attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump.
Republicans, Democrats and Independents in the 47th District sent a loud message on election day by voting for Hillary Clinton and Alan Lowehthal in big numbers.
This was the first time ever that Mr. Lowenthal won in the Orange County part of his district.