Recently, AYSO Region 154 Cypress announced the league is soliciting names of veterans from the community to recognize and honor during this year’s 25th Annual Cypress Memorial Classic. Families and friends are being asked to submit their names of deceased, retired, honorably discharged, and active duty service men and women to the league. AYSO Cypress intends to place each name on a banner that will hang from various light poles around the city.
Lice clinic donates to LAEF, opens its doors
New Los Alamitos business Lice Clinics of America recently held a ribbon cutting event on Jan. 19 to mark its official opening. The event also included a donation, on behalf of the clinic, to the Los Alamitos Education Foundation in the amount of $3,236. The clinic donated the money after reaching a fundraising goal. Pictured from left to right is Carrie Logue – Executive Director Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF), Marlena Weiss – Lice Clinic Co-Owner/Partner, Scott Weiss – Lice Clinic Owner. The clinic is located at 4012 Katella Ave. Suite 104.
Local boutique gets a new look
Dixie James boutique decided to have a little work done.
The Los Alamitos home boutique, which opened last summer next to Shenandoah at the Arbor, closed last week for a renovation that included a new floor plan, expanded space, fresh paint, light fixtures, and refinished wood floors.
“It’s just beautiful,” said one shopper, who traveled to the store from Ontario and peeked at the work in progress. “We come here because we love the look — modern farmhouse, like Joanna Gaines.”
Veterans Voices: Veterans needed
Military Veterans, male and female, and/or spouses having served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine are all invited to join one of the existing Veterans’ organizations in your nearby community. We need you.
Irrespective of commission officer status, or just being one of the GI’s who served, whether you are a leader or a follower, you are needed to join a local Post, or an Auxiliary.
Cypress police share the SATs of workplace crime prevention
“What is the criminal view?” asked Detective Chris Lee, Cypress Police Department. “The SATs include: surveillance, access and territoriality.”
Local business professionals attended the networking breakfast held monthly for members by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce at the Residence Inn by Marriott. In the room were representatives from industries including real estate, government, banking, cemeteries, computer support and more, each interested in hearing how best they can protect their business from criminal activity.
Local soccer squad wins California State Invitational tourney
The Los Alamitos Chapter of FC Premier Girls 2004 team won the California State Invitational in Irvine from Jan. 14-15.
The great achievement comes in the wake of a run for the State Cup in February.
FC Premier Girls 2004 has been together since they were in the Under-9 division and presently play in the Under-13 in the competitive Southern California Development Soccer League.
The team is always looking to add more players to their squad. Follow them on Instagram: @fcpremierlosal2004.
Mac-Fusion, Wells Fargo each donate $2,000 to charity campaign
Mac-Fusion on Main Street in Seal Beach and Wells Fargo provided $2000 to the King and Queen of Hearts Campaign at the Duke/Duchess level.
This is Wells Fargo’s consecutive year donating to the King and Queen of Hearts.
Street improvement project nears start
Editor’s note: This version contains corrected statements. Los Al Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink told the News Enterprise on Feb. 15 that she doesn’t know what the impact to traffic would be during construction of the first segment. She said, “the city will do everything it can to keep two lanes of traffic flowing in each direction of Los Alamitos Boulevard during the construction.” Hasselbrink also clarified that the City will try to get the first segment of the project done by September.
SPORTS PHOTOS: Cypress basketball team routs Pacifica 64-26
The Centurions allowed Pacifica to score double digits in only one quarter of last week’s game. The team started hot and stayed hot throughout the game. The team’s next game was on Jan. 24 against Tustin High School. Score was not available by press time.
Orange County Food and Wine Festival on March 5
Surround yourself with beautiful classic cars while enjoying an afternoon that features samplings of fine wines, craft beers and gourmet food from all over California. Proceeds from the event will be given to the Boys and Girls Club to build a teen center in Brea, as well as other local community programs.
Local clubs sweeps Anaheim Cup
FC Premier Los Alamitos (Boys 2005) head coached by Donovan Martinez (LAHS varsity soccer coach) brought home the 2017 Anaheim Cup this past weekend. The team went undefeated, scored 15 goals and gave up one goal to become the 2017 Anaheim Cup Silver Division Champions. Pictured front row to back row are: Wilson Fedre, Reed Flores, Chase Mclachlan, Antonio Apuzzo, Jacob Herrera, Jaison Calub, Connor McLachlan, Alex Skalmowski, Jack Brown, Mario Botan, Shaun Im, Dominic Primeaux, Mathew Kuras, Dylan Marin and Ethan Frank.
Random act of kindness
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?”