Despite a strong start, the Cypress boys water polo team could not hold down Ocean View, as the Centurions fell in a CIF-SS Division 6 playoff match, 10-7, last week at Ocean View High.
The Centurions scored the first goal and would end the first quarter trailing just 2-1, but Ocean View went on a 4-1 run in the second quarter and were able to keep the Centurions at bay down the stretch.
Six different players scored for Cypress, led by two goal by senior Ripken Saldana. Sooho Choi, Ben Navarro , Garrett Potter, Alberto Cortes and Nolen Verdun each scored a goal.
Early in the third, the Centurions would fall behind 7-3, but respond with a run of their own to cut into the Seahawk lead. Cortes would score his goal at the 3:30 mark of the third to cut the lead to 7-4.
After a Seahawk goal, Saldana would answer with just four seconds left in the quarter to again trim the lead to just three goals, at 8-5. Opening the fourth, Saldana would get his second goal at the 5:45 to cut the lead to 8-6.
Twenty seconds later, Potter would add his goal to cut the lead to 8-7. The Centruion defense held the Seahawk offense scoreless for about five-and-a-half minutes until the Seahawks were able to find the back of the net with 3:31 left in the match to push the lead back to 9-7. The Ocean View defense then held off Cypress to secure the victory.
Cypress ended the season with a 17-7 overall record and took third in the Empire League with a 3-2 mark. It was a solid season for a team that was bringing up a lot of young players to the varsity level.
“This year’s team was a very coachable team, taking to instruction and advice very well,” Head Coach Darren Sandvig said.
The team was led by senior co-captains Choi and Verdun, but had several young players step into significant roles, including a few freshmen. One was freshman Potter, who moved into the vital two-meter position. His development in that spot could bode well for the next few years of Cypress water polo.
“They meshed well and had a great rapport with each other,” Sandvig said. “Altogether, it was a fun season of play.”
Cypress loses to Oceanview
Los Al starts slow, fall to Sea Kings
A rough first quarter proved to be too much for the Los Alamitos High boys water polo team to overcome, as they fell to Corona del Mar, 13-4, in a CIF-SS Division 1 playoff game on Nov. 11 at Corona del Mar High.
The Griffins were able to move the ball and pressure the Sea King defense, but could not convert and the Sea Kings had some counterattacks that help them build an 8-1 lead early in the second quarter.
The Griffins knew the Sea Kings had a defense that could press and keep offenses backed up. Head Coach Brent Danna said his team worked the ball well to set up opportunities, but couldn’t capitalize. Sea King goalie Matt Moran had nine saves and made some strong Griffin shots.
“The offense I thought was running well and it did what we wanted it to do, we just couldn’t put our shots away,” Danna said.
Both teams were scoreless in the third, as the Griffins got to within 9-3 at 5:03 of the fourth.
But that would be as close as they would get. Paul Carey had two goals for the Griffins, while Adam Lott and PJ Desoto each added one.
“I’m proud of the effort and intensity, we knew we had a tough game on our hands, we just had to execute and we didn’t execute,” Danna said.
The Griffins had entered the playoffs as the third place team in the Sunset League. Danna said he knows they have the talent to be a contender for a CIF title and the returning players will work hard in the offseason to come back strong next year.
“We’re going to train and work the next nine months so we can come back next August ready to compete in the Sunset League and make a run at CIF,” Danna said.
A solution to the coyote problem?
Do you walk your dog in areas where there are coyotes or hawks?
Are you worried about taking your small dog to the dog park or the beach, where there are so many incidents of larger dogs injuring or killing smaller dogs? Do you own a larger dog that won’t stop picking on your smaller dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then your small dog needs CoyoteVest™ body armor.
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CoyoteVest body armor is designed to protect small dogs if they are attacked or bitten by a larger dog or coyote. First, the large spiked collar area will prevent neck bites and deadly shaking. Second, the vest is made of stab-proof Kevlar that was originally developed by the U.S. Government for prison guard uniforms. The sides of the vest are double laminated to prevent even the sharpest canine teeth from puncturing the vest.
Comfortable to Wear
The CoyoteVest will not slow your dog down or impair their ability to run and play. It only covers the critical neck and sideareas where most bite wounds occur. Since it does not cover your dog’s chest area, your dog won’t get too hot wearing it. You can even get it wet to help cool your dog off on a hot day.
Why is this important?
Reports of coyotes attacking dogs are on the rise. Coyotes are now hunting in every corner of America looking for any opportunity or any weakness. When they attack it is like a car crash—you won’t see it coming and it will be over in an instant. The outcome will be that your dog is dead or seriously wounded and you end up with a $15,000 vet bill. A CoyoteVest is like a bullet-proof vest that a soldier might wear. When you’re wearing one you hope you never need it, but when you do, it can be the difference between life or death.
Does it work?
The first thing the CoyoteVest does is protect your dog’s neck with 12 1-inch spikes. The spikes are mounted in two rows on a stiff yet flexible triple laminated kevlar collar. The long collar and formidable array of spikes covers all of your dogs neck and makes it very unlikely that another dog will be able to bite your dog on the neck.
The second thing the CoyoteVest does is cover your dog with a stab-proof layer of body armor that can resist sharp canine teeth. The armor covers the areas of your dog that are at most risk and buys you some time to break up the attack.
Make-a-wish comes to Los Alamitos
The Make-a-Wish Believe kickoff event was held at the Los Alamitos and Marina High football game recently. Believe is the holiday campaign put on by Macy’s that benefits Make-a-Wish kids here in Orange County. For every letter written to Santa and dropped off at a big red mailbox at local stores, Macy’s will donate $1, up to $1 million. The Los Alamitos and Marina High varsity football teams helped secure an amazing 1,000 letters written to Santa in just one evening. Even better, one of Los Alamitos’ own wish kids, Kai Quinonez, was on hand to help. He recently had his wish granted to be an Anaheim Duck Hockey player for the day. Kai is the young boy in white, accompanied by his brother Klaus, also in white, who attends Los Alamitos High School.
Cypress falls to Ocean View in CIF-SS playoff match
Despite a strong start, the Cypress boys water polo team could not hold down Ocean View, as the Centurions fell in a CIF-SS Division 6 playoff match, 10-7, last week at Ocean View High. The Centurions scored the first goal and would end the first quarter trailing just 2-1, but Ocean View went on a 4-1 run in the second quarter and were able to keep the Centurions at bay down the stretch. Six different players scored for Cypress, led by two goal by senior Ripken Saldana. Sooho Choi, Ben Navarro , Garrett Potter, Alberto Cortes and Nolen Verdun each scored a goal. Early in the third, the Centurions would fall behind 7-3, but respond with a run of their own to cut into the Seahawk lead. Cortes would score his goal at the 3:30 mark of the third to cut the lead to 7-4. After a Seahawk goal, Saldana would answer with just four seconds left in the quarter to again trim the lead to just three goals, at 8-5. Opening the fourth, Saldana would get his second goal at the 5:45 to cut the lead to 8-6. Twenty seconds later, Potter would add his goal to cut the lead to 8-7. The Centruion defense held the Seahawk offense scoreless for about five-and-a-half minutes until the Seahawks were able to find the back of the net with 3:31 left in the match to push the lead back to 9-7. The Ocean View defense then held off Cypress to secure the victory. Cypress ended the season with a17-7 overall record and took third in the Empire League with a 3-2 mark. It was a solid season for a team that was bringing up a lot of young players to the varsity level. “This year’s team was a very coachable team, taking to instruction and advice very well,” Head Coach Darren Sandvig said. The team was led by senior co-captains Choi and Verdun, but had several young players step into significant roles, including a few freshmen. One was freshman Potter, who moved into the vital two-meter position. His development in that spot could bode well for the next few years of Cypress water polo. “They meshed well and had a great rapport with each other,” Sandvig said.“Altogether, it was a fun season of play.”
Preschool holding charity shoe drive
Li’l Cottonwood Preschool is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser that ends Friday, Dec. 4. The Preschool’s Ways and Means committee is partnering with Angel Bins to collect as many pairs as possible.
They are asking the community for donations to reach the goal of collecting 1,000 pounds in shoes.
Any size and condition is acceptable. Donations may be dropped off at the Montecito Center, 12341 Montecito Rd, in Los Alamitos. Blue bins are placed outside the entrances Monday-Friday, 8-11:30 a.m. Pickup is also available. For more information email lilcottonwoodpreschool@gmail.com.
Youth center is accepting nominations for upcoming event
The Youth Center in Los Alamitos is now accepting nominations for their philanthropic youth awards ceremony the fourth annual A Night Among the Stars until Dec. 15.
Individual community members, non-profits, schools, organizations and companies are encouraged to nominate outstanding youth volunteers between the ages of 5 and 18 years old who selflessly give time and talents in making the community a better place.
“We want to identify and recognize youth who are giving back and making a difference in somebody’s life no matter how small,” said Youth Center Executive Director Lina Lumme. “If somebody knows of a child who is doing things like helping out an elderly neighbor to bring in trash cans, get the mail or help around their home, we want to recognize their efforts.”
“This is an event that brings the whole community together and celebrates our youth volunteers who might be young but they are truly making a big difference,” said Lumme.
“In the past we have had stellar youth volunteers nominated by Precious Life Shelter, We Care of Los Alamitos, Grateful Hearts, Girl’s Scouts, Los Alamitos Unified School District, the Seal Beach Lion’s Club, Honoring Our Fallen, just to name a few.”
The review committee will select 15 outstanding volunteers who will be recognized at the formal red carpet event to be held on Saturday, April 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at The Youth Center. All will receive a Certificate of Recognition, letter of recommendation and will be formally honored.
Three volunteers will be selected to receive $500 scholarships, one under the age of 12-years-old and two between the ages of 12 to 18.
Additional scholarships will be provided by The Rotary Club of Los Alamitos/Seal Beach, something new this year.
In the past three years, various city officials and congressman have also provided additional recognition.
To nominate an outstanding youth, submit their name, age, mailing address, parent’s email address, phone number, total hours volunteered, and why they should be recognized for their volunteerism. Selected nominees and their families will receive an invitation to this special event.
Submissions can be sent via mail, email or fax to The Youth Center. The Youth Center is located at 10909 Oak St., in Los Alamitos, 90720. They can be reached by email at theyouthcenter.org (click on “Contact Us”) and by fax at 562-596-4747.
Leverage lacrosse wins championship
Lacrosse is on fire as the hottest upcoming sport in Southern California, and Los Alamitos/South Bay Leverage Lacrosse has captured the crown jewel in “Box” lacrosse. The Leverage Black Boys Middle School club team recently captured the box championship with a 14-10 win over the Dragons of Santa Monica. Leverage rallied after being down six goals to dominate the final moments of the game, scoring three goals in less than three minutes to capture the coveted title. Leverage Black finished their season undefeated.
Box lacrosse is played on indoor hockey rinks, and the exciting, high-speed game of play, which originated in Canada, is growing in popularity among players in Orange County. Leverage Lacrosse is coached by Chris Jewett, head coach of Los Alamitos High School, and Jesse Cox, varsity defensive coordinator of Los Alamitos High School.
For those interested in learning more about playing lacrosse, Leverage is hosting free “Try Lacrosse” clinics.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 15
Location: Los Alamitos High School, Grass Fields. 3591 Cerritos Ave., in Los Alamitos.
Boys: 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., in grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. From 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., grades 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th will be playing.
To register, please visit online at www.leveragelacrosse.com/try-lacrosse/
Veterans honored last weekend at Joint Forces Training Base
A benefit Veterans Honor Ride with 130 motorcycle riders organized by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army and the American Legion Post 716 was recently held on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) in Los Alamitos.
The ride helped to fund improvements to Veterans Services Center’s infrastructure and services, including at the JFTB, and is a call to action to honor local military at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station as well for their extraordinary sacrifices over the last 13 years of war.
Local dignitaries present included Asssemblywoman Young Kim, Los Alamitos Councilman Dean Grosse, the California State Commander for Disabled Veterans Jim Torres, and the California Highway Patrol to name just a few.
It provided an opportunity for citizens along the route to salute all veterans for their service to the nation, to honor military service, and create camaraderie among like-minded people from those services who share in the love of country, and promote charitable causes that benefit veterans and communities.
There were riders from the American Legion Post 716, Vietnamese Harley Owners Group, Gold Wings Riders Association, West Coast Spiders, Vet Hunters, UnderDogs, Combat Vets Association, Bikers for Christ, the U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army Infantry.
Volunteers included those from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army, Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy in Los Alamitos, Pacifica Naval JROTC in Garden Grove, CERT in Seal Beach, JFTB Military Police, O.C. Motorcycle Towing, JFTB Fire Department, Anaheim Police Department, Huntington Beach Police Department and Fire Department.
Major sponsors included Coca Cola in Orange, “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Whittier, Home Run Media in Huntington Beach, Rainbows Environmental Services and Republic Services in Huntington Beach, local news media in Huntington Beach, Seashore Pest Control in Huntington Beach, Cambridge Financial Partners in Newport Beach, Seashore Pest Control in Huntington Beach, Cambridge Financial Partners in Newport Beach, Phu Do & Anh Tuan Law Corps in Garden Grove, Vietnamese Harley Owners Group, Saigon Broadcasting Television Network and Saigon Entertainment Television in Garden Grove as well as support from the City of Garden Grove and other small businesses through their generous ad contribution, donated items for the silent auction/opportunity drawing, and donations from community.
Local Cypress runners exceed expectations
Eighty-seven people from the Cypress Run for God running club completed their 12-week training program by running in the Huntington Beach Surf City 10 mile/10K/5K race on Sunday, Oct. 25.
The group meets at SeaCoast Grace Church in Cypress on Thursday nights to train together physically and spiritually.
Although people run for many different reasons, this program is for those who make God the center of their lives—or need to be reminded to do so. The class is broken into three parts. They spend the first part of their meeting training spiritually by comparing training for a race to training for their faith. The next part of the class has speakers coming in to discuss everything from running shoes, running form, injury prevention and nutrition. The final part of the class has the team breaking out into their distance training groups to run together.
One of the best parts of the class is the camaraderie and support. All 87 runners waited at the finish line for each other until the last person finished the race. It’s truly a family of people of all ages from 5 to 80 that care about each other and support each other.
The first Run for God class at SeaCoast Grace started out as a 12-week plan for beginners with no experience with running to train for a 5k.
They started out alternating just 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking. Many of the graduates of that class came back to the next class so eventually a 10K training program was added. By class six, they added a half marathon program.
Currently, the club is considering adding a marathon program next as many of those people that couldn’t even run for longer than 60 seconds are asking for more now.
The next class starts on Thursday, Jan. 7. Contact Brenda Brennan at RunForGod.SCG@gmail.com for more information.
First place Griffins
Los Alamitos High Tennis seniors Karoline Pintar and Hope Hairrell captured first place in Doubles at the Sunset League Finals held at Huntington Beach High School recently.
Youth Center accepting nominations for ‘A Night Among the Stars’ awards
Top rated and award winning non-profit the Youth Center in Los Alamitos is now accepting nominations for their philanthropic youth awards ceremony the 4th annual A Night Among the Stars until Dec. 15. Individual community members, non-profits,schools, organizations and companies are encouraged to nominate outstanding youth volunteers between the ages of 5 and 18 years old who selflessly give time and talents in making the community a better place.
Cypress holds off Western in water polo
Cypress held off a game Western squad to close the Empire League boys water polo season with a 15-12 win over the Pioneers last week at Western High. The win clinched third place for the Centurions, who opened the CIF-SS playoffs on Tuesday at Ocean View High. Cypress was led by Ripken Saldana who had five goals and Sooho Choi, who added three. Marko Ilincic, Garrett Potter and Alberto Cortez each had two goals for Cypress. The Pioneers were led by Raul Gonzlaez, who had four goals and Parker Stephenson and Nick Dergel, who each chipped in three goals. Cypress led the match 12-10 heading into the fourth quarter but went on a 3-0 run to stretch the lead to 15-10. Saldana scored the first goal to start the run. Western tried to respond when Gonzalez got off a solid shot from an angle, but Cypress goalie Weston Spoon was able to make the save. Cortes scored about a minute later to extend the lead to 14-10. He fired a quick shot off a crossing pass from Nolen Verdun, that gave Cortes an open shot. Western finally broke the run with a goal by Dargel, who fired a shot from the left side after a Cypress exclusion. The goal cut the lead to 15-11. Brandon Heaston scored the final goal for Western with 12 seconds left in the match. Despite the loss, the season was a huge turnaround for the Pioneers, who had not won a league match since 2012, but went 2-3 this year to finish fourth in league. The Pioneers also went 24-5 overall, which was a school record for wins in a season in boys water polo. “I am very proud of the effort my team put in this year,” Head Coach Don Luethke said. For most of the year, the Pioneers had just one reserve player to bring off the bench in varsity games. Cypress was the No. 3 team out of the Empire League and opened the CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs on Tuesday (after press time) at Ocean View High. Ocean View was the No. 2 team out of the Golden West League. Kennedy was the No. 2 team out of the Empire League, they opened the CIF-SS Division 6 Playoffs on Thursday at San Bernadino High, at 5 p.m.
Los Alamitos High’s National Merit commended students
The Los Alamitos Unified School District recently announced 14 National Merit Commended Students for the 2015-2016 school year. The students are listed alphabetically below:
• Emily Blumenthal
• Adam Havstad
• James Campion
• Krista Hayakawa
• Renee Congdon
• Emma Hodge
• Emma Cruz
• Sean Pak
• Evan Cusato
• Sean Rheaume
• Griffin Don Vito
• Arielle Schultz
• Duncan Fujii
• Tal Stoler
A letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented to these scholastically talented seniors.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional promise. Commended Students placed in the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success” commented a spokesperson for MNSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic excellence.”
Three Griffins earn a spot on the U.S. Army All-American Band
Once again, the music program at Los Alamitos High School has produced a trio of student-musicians, who we can all be proud of. Under the mentorship of Band Director, Tom Plunkett, these three local girls have each earned a much coveted spot on the 2016 U.S. AOncermy All-American Band. And just for some perspective, know that LAHS is the only school in the Country with three students selected. On Nov. 2 they will be honored by the U.S. Army at a ceremony in the school Performing Arts Center. As members of the award winning Los Alamitos High School Marching Band, they really are the best of the best, and they really have earned the respect of the entire community. Let’s hear it for Kayla Toy (clarinet), Sydney Carpentier (tenor saxophone) and Emily Carpentier (trumpet).
Recently, the trio was officially named to the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band a jacket presentation, Brigadier General Mark Toy said, “I’m incredibly honored to be a part of this ceremony, not only because my daughter’s involved, but it’s really the Army. I’ve been in the Army for 28 years and so to be able to combine my two loves, my family and my family in the Army, is something very special for me.”
OC Firecrackers softball explodes
So what ever happened to that 10U Los Alamitos all star team that had such a great run this past season?
Well they haven’t slowed down just because the season ended.
Head coach Ted Holcomb, with coaches Hurley and Clements, formed a travel ball team with South Huntington Beach coach Gregg Knight. The team is part of the Firecrackers Softball organization, which consists of ‘05 players from the north Orange County area, and is based out of Los Alamitos and Huntington Beach.
After holding try-outs and practicing for only a couple of weeks, the OC Firecrackers exploded onto the travel ball scene winning their first nine games, including five shut-outs and two no-hitters.
These girls work hard to be stronger, faster, better prepared, and it shows.
For more information on the team, or to contact their coach, check them out on Facebook at: ‘05 OC Firecrackers Holcomb-Knight
Photo Caption: The OC Firecrackers softball team pictured from left to right, back row: Gregg Knight, George Hurley, Mike Clements, Ted Holcomb. Middle row, Ava Laney, Taryn Clements, Alyssa Guerrero, Emma Francisco, Heather Nugent. Front row, Hayden Johnston, Camille Lara, Sophia Knight, Sophie Griffin, Tessa Hurley, Julie Holcomb.
Los Al’s hearing impaired alums hold reunion
A 40-plus year reunion of students who attended the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program of the newly established Los Alamitos High School in the late 60’s took place Friday Oct. 16.
First, they toured the Los Alamitos High School campus, visiting their old classrooms and seeing the many changes that have occurred on campus.
Then they spent the rest of the evening recalling their school years, catching up with each other and having dinner at Preveza Restaurant.
Some of the alumni came from as far away as Maryland, Washington, Ohio, and Arizona, needless to say there was a great deal of excitement when they were greeted by those who still live locally.
What most people don’t realize, is that these former students were part of the history that changed the Education of the Deaf.
Anaheim Union High School District (in which Los Alamitos High School was included, before forming their own district) established the first mainstream program at the secondary level for the deaf and hard of hearing in a public day program in the United States.
They were also the first to hire teachers of the Deaf that were deaf and full time sign language interpreters.
The sign language interpreters were responsible for providing the deaf and hard of hearing student everything that happened in the mainstreamed classes.
One of those interpreters was Esther Zawolkow who resides in Rossmoor who also attended the reunion with her husband David Zawolkow.
This was the first program to implement Total Communication, which used sign language, speech, whatever was needed to facilitate learning language.
The program, because of its uniqueness, was visited and duplicated throughout the country.
Due to this, workshops and training became necessary, so a non-profit organization was organized to meet this demand. The organization, The S.E.E. (Signing Exact English) Center for the Advancement of Deaf Children has been located in Los Alamitos, CA since 1984.
More information can be obtained by calling 562-430-1467
Local decides to help our deployed troops
I’ve been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for about seven years now. We are all about raising money for veterans, military and their families.
I work at the restaurant on the Joint Forces Training Base, which is how I heard we had over 200 soldiers deploying, and I decided to raise money so we could send them care packages. Things they requested like spices, foot powder, baby whips and Q tips.
I purchased a 32-inch flat screen TV to raffle off and when it comes toraffles I’m relentless, nobody gets by me.
Los Alamitos Councilman Dean Grose came in for lunch to the restaurant one day and of course I asked him to purchase a ticket. He bought one but he also told me about “Operation Gratitude.”
It intrigued me. I looked into it hoping they could help me make the money I raise go farther.
Ashley my coworker and Miss Southern California Princess, Grose and myself headed out to Van Nuys National Guard Armory where “Gratitude” would be celebrating 12 years by having a large scale assembly day and press conference.
I have to admit I was humbled to say the least. We got a tour of the grounds by Dick Saklad, volunteer and he’s on the Board of Directors. We meet Angel Cuevas,
Director of Strategic Operations and Carolyn Blashek, Founder and CEO. Their must have been over 1,000 volunteers and everyone had a job on this human
assembly line. The line was brought to a halt so Steve our WW11 veteran could fill box number 1,300,000 yes, that’s how many they have packed and shipped overseas to our troops. Amazing, I’m hoping to send boxes to 200.
When the press conference began they announced they were moving to a larger location and to my surprise the keynote speaker was Brig. General Riddicks the Commander of the very base I work at in Los Alamitos.
I walked away with a heart filled with pride knowing others are out there and they care about our military as much as I and the ladies I volunteer with at the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 716 Los Alamitos.
If you would like to donate to our cause call the American Legion Post 716, Los Alamitos at 562-430-6033 and ask how you can help.
Rossmoor park’s afterschool program
The Youth Center in Los Alamitos is now offering a limited time Grand Opening special for their new Rossmoor After-School Club and Academic Learning Services (R.A.S.C.A.L.S) at Rossmoor Park in Rossmoor.
For Los Alamitos Elementary School children ages pre-kindergarten to fifth grade, R.A.S.C.A.L.S. provides outdoor sports and competitions, obstacle courses, arts & crafts, and homework help. Space is limited to 25 students per day. They are open Monday through Friday after school until 6 p.m.
“We are very excited to extend our after school program services and are grateful for the support we have received from the Rossmoor Community Services District, said Youth Center Program and Operations Manager Julie Rubin.” Speaking with parents daily she shared, “Word is spreading quickly throughout the community and new children are joining every week. Parents especially like the affordability (even at the regular price), the flexibility, and the homework help services. They often comment that it is terrific to have a stress-free evening with their kids because their homework is done.”
The Youth Center’s Grand Opening special this year provides parents with a potential savings of $75 per month. Cost for children who attend three to five days a week is $25 per month excluding a snack or $40 per month including snacks.
Enrolling during the Grand Opening this year also provides for your child to attend one of the Youth Center’s monthly Kid’s Night Out (November – June). And, refer a friend and receive one month free at R.A.S.C.A.L.S.
Parents can register their children during this school year through the Youth Center. For more information or to register, please call the Youth Center at 562-493-4043. Rossmoor Park is located at 3232 Hedwig Street in Rossmoor.
Cypress celebrates Empire League championship
Cypress concluded their championship season on Tuesday, beating the Western Pioneers in straight sets. Cypress honored its graduating seniors in a special ceremony immediately before the game. Cypress is celebrating their back-to-back league championships, having captured the Empire League last year as well. Cypress Varsity ended their season with a 9-1 record. All three levels of the program had outstanding seasons, with the Junior Varsity sharing the No. 1 spot with an 8-2 record. The Frosh-Soph team also ended the season in first place, with an unbeaten 10-0 record. Cypress advances to the first round of CIF play with their first game on Tuesday, Nov. 10. That game will be played at Cypress High School at 7 p.m.