While waiting at a light recently, Los Alamitos resident Stephanie Born’s car was hit from behind by the body of a young man, while his motorcycle slid past and crashed into another car and ricocheted into the median.
Vacancies on La Palma City Committees
Citizens of the City of La Palma are invited to submit applications for current vacancies on the three Council Appointed Committees – the Community Activities and Beautification Committee, the Development Committee, and the Traffic Safety Committee.
Banners of Honor unveiled
Banners of Honor, with the help of Dekra-Lite, intalled ninety-three banners on light-poles on Katella Ave. and Lexington Ave. on Jan. 18-19. The new banners replaced worn out ones from Walker Street to the 605 Freeway, and on Lexington Ave. leading up to the Joint Forces Training Base. Los Alamitos residents, local businesses, schools, and organizations sponsored the banners.
Youth Center gets its largest donation yet from Blue Moon Boutique
Blue Moon Boutique in Garden Grove raised $5,250 for adopting the Youth Center in Los Alamitos as their “Charity of the Month,” with a portion of all their overall sales and profits going toward the award-winning nonprofit from last month.
Local club honors 90 year old members
In the last meeting in December at the Cypress Sunshine Club had sandwiches from Marie Callendars and celebrated 10 members of the club who are 90 years old. Pauline Callanan, who sends out remembrance cards on special occasions or just to let people know we are thinking of them, presented each with a small gift to celebrate another year.
Leadership Academy taking sign-ups
Young adults can earn how to handle real-world challenges for life beyond high school at the 5th annual Youth Center Leadership Academy running from July 24 to July 28 at the Youth Center in Los Alamitos. The course cost is normally $299 but the first 25 applicants selected for the Academy will be able to attend for free. Teens ages 17 to 19 can apply online now at www.theyouthcenter.org.
Veterans Voices: USA must unite now
Please do not become fearful or apprehensive to the following message. It is meant to help everyone become aware and knowledgeable of any “impeding situations and circumstances” that may or may not arise.
Primarily due to our recent national election campaigns and the ultimate election results, (almost like never before in OUR lifetimes) have our people become so divided into two totally definitely segmented sides. There is also another segment of people who did not vote, or are indifferent, impartial, apathetic, unconcerned, etc.
Guest Column: Lessons from a cat
Our Momma cat was just a teenager when she had her kittens. We kept one and found happy homes for the rest. While Momma enjoyed the freedom to come and go as she pleased, Baby stayed indoors – that is until she made a game-changing thirty second running tour of the house – glancing off walls, toppling lamps and shredding draperies. In my mind’s eye, I can still see the look on Momma when Baby went outside. It read as, “Are you kidding me? Who is going to take care of her now?”
Guest View: Thoughts on JM Ivler
When I was very young and just beginning to form my view of the world one prominent media figure captured my imagination, tempted me to imitation, and struck me as heroic rising above all other intellects in clear thinking and execution of style in conversation. No it was not JFK. It was notorious conservative and talk show host William F. Buckley Jr. On his 1960s and 70s confrontational television program Firing Line Bill Buckley would fearlessly invite some of the most articulate liberal thinkers and talkers of the time.
SPORTS PHOTOS: Cypress’ boys basketball teams beats Kennedy 75-43
Enjoy a some snapshots from the Cypress High School’s game against Kennedy High on Jan. 18.
St. Hedwig students tour Washington D.C.
Eighth grade students of St. Hedwig School went on a five-day educational trip to Washington D.C. and Virginia late last year from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. They were accompanied by their teachers Ms. Keri Flynn (History), Mrs. Sarah Visser (English) and four parents. Ms. Flynn explained, “The objective of this trip was for the students to have a firsthand experience of the topics they learn in US History in 8th Grade.
Women’s Lacrosse makes a comeback
Coach Sophia Aragon (Los Al 2012 alum) held what she hopes to be an annual alumni lacrosse game on Friday, Dec. 23. It was a fun yet, competitive event in which old and young faced off on the field fighting for something they both believed in: the beauty of the game.
Village 605 appeal withdrawn
Call it a sign of the times.
When the Los Alamitos City Council approved the Village 605 shopping center last year, it appeared to sail through the city. But when residents noticed the sign advertising the shopping was gigantic, digital and 120-feet tall, an appeal was filed.
The developer, Lincoln Property Co., downsized the offending sign the day before the appeal was to go before the city.
So the project has the green light again, with a scaled down sign and crosswalk modification.
Village 605 appeal hearing on Jan. 30
An appeal challenging Los Alamitos Planning Commission’s approval of the Village 605 project will come before Los Al’s City Council in a special meeting on Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Los Al’s City Clerk Windmera Quintanar confirmed the date on Jan. 5 to the News Enterprise.
The appeal, filed on Dec. 6 by Seal Beach resident Nathan Pinson, questions the Commission’s traffic analysis and its approval of a height variance allowing the construction of a 120-foot freeway pylon sign.
Cypress Seniors get fit with Tai Chi
Calm, purposeful, and healthy, these are some of the words to describe the art of Tai Chi. The Cypress Senior Center is the place to be for older adults who want to learn this ancient practice
“It’s good exercise and helps with balance and memory,” said Marilyn Fowler. “I’ve been coming for over a year. My neighbor Donna Newton and I come here from Long Beach.”
Veterans Voices: VA-SI-LO-PITA
Hopefully, everyone enjoyed a plentiful, year-end holiday season with appreciative gift-exchanges, joyful events, and hearty festivities, including New Year’s Eve.
Soula and I watched TV, alternating between various channels to watch the extensive ceremonies all across the USA. Eagerly anxious to stay up until midnight, we sipped a Rum-Daiquiri, and prepared to watch the final countdown, ”… 4, 3, 2, 1” of the big ball in New York City.
We wish you a very “Happy New Year” for 2017, and many decades ahead.
John B. Goodman’s memoir released
The Goodman Group, a senior living and health care industry leader, has released founder John B. Goodman’s memoir on audiobook. His book, The Road to Self: Reflections from a Soulful CEO, was published in Fall 2015 to help readers discover how a deep connection to inner self can bring happiness to personal life and professional life. After his unexpected passing in early 2016, Goodman’s legacy lives on with the new release of this 3-disc audiobook set.
Grand Jury seeks residents to serve
The Superior Court of Orange County is taking applications through January 20, 2017, for residents interested in serving their community. The candidates selected for service from throughout the county will take the oath of office on June 30, to serve for a one-year term.
“I encourage Orange County residents to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to work behind-the-scenes to improve Orange County,” said Assistant Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura, who chairs the Grand Jury Recruitment/Selection Committee.
PHOTOS: Griffins girls basketball routs Cypress 60-33
Los Al’s girls basketball team beat Cypress 60-33 on Jan. 3. The team’s next game was on Jan. 10 against Newport Harbor High School at Los Al High. Following that, the team will begin play in the South Coast Classic Tournament when it faces Woodbridge High School on Jan. 28. Photos by Dave Peeters.
PHOTOS: Los Al’s soccer team wins 2-1 with a late second-half goal
Los Al boys soccer team’s late surge in the second half earned itself a 2-1 victory over rivals Huntington Beach High School after scoring late in the second half of the game on Jan. 6. Photos by Dave Peeters.