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Letters to the Editor Sept. 7, 2022

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Letters to the Editor Sept. 7, 2022

To whom it may concern:

I’m writing in regards to our home, that my father, Robert Kerres, purchased in 1971 for his family of six. His wife Jean, 93 years young, still remains at the home, housing several generations of our family.

Our property backs up to railroad property and has always been a welcoming yard for all the family.

Dad fought relentlessly to stop the fuvolaes dumping all those decades ago; we always felt the aggravation took a toll on him and my husband, who at the time was terminally ill. Decades later the City of Cypress is disregarding our concerns and non-responsive to our complaints.

This is more than a nuisance. My neighbors and others are experiencing truck vibrations, cracking windows, rats, stench, etc.

My dad worked hard building our freeways; so my family, in the memory of my father, deserve more from the city. Don’t ignore him again. This property is being abused by lazy, disrespectful, entitled outsiders, avoiding paying at the real dump, cutting corners. If “someone” is profiting and allowing this, eyes are watching.
Surrounding neighbors are helping to make sure all of Cypress, voters and non-voters, are aware of this decades old issue and the possible dangers to everyone’s health young and old.

Impounding vehicles that are doing the dumping could be a real start. Please act accordingly, this is not something that should be put off any further. Stopping it before it gets worse would let us know that we were heard.

Daughter of Bob & Jean Kerres
Deborah Oriaz
Cypress

Honor Our Elders

Now that the closures of the pandemic have waned many are returning to regular schedules and making up for missed travel. I would like to remind everyone that it’s easy to forget that our elders took the brunt of illness during the pandemic. Especially those who lived alone in isolation from friends and family. For those who lived in residential senior housing, it was also a different time for people. For instance, our community teams worked tirelessly to maintain a connection between residents and their families through virtual communication, and we had to be especially creative in providing door-to-door activities to keep their spirits high.

It’s with this in mind that I would like to ask everyone in the community to take a few moments out of their busy schedule during the week of September 11-17 to honor an elder. This is an important week in the senior living community — National Assisted Living Week. This year’s theme is “Joyful Moments”. This theme is especially meaningful given the past two years and it encourages everyone to find happiness, joy, and fulfillment in both the big and small moments in life.

Whether a senior lives in your home, your neighborhood, or in a senior living community, this is the time to let them know that you care. We suggest a simple gesture such as writing a card of appreciation or a small token such as giving a plant, or a flower, or dropping off treats to a senior living facility.
As someone who works daily with the senior population, I can tell you that a little kindness goes a long way to making a person happy. So please consider making Joyful Moments for our elders from Sept. 11th through 17th.
In gratitude to our elders,
Patrick Frazier
Executive Director
Westmont of Cypress

City of Cypress Mayor and Council Members:

My name is Quynh-Giao Nguyen and I have been a resident of Cypress for 19 years. We chose to reside in Cypress because the city provided a safe and healthy environment for our family. When we first arrived, the streets were well-lit, clean with minimal vehicle congestions. Our friendly neighborhood enjoyed a very tranquil existence.

Life was pleasant on New York Avenue. We invested in many home improvements to help keep our neighborhood a beautiful, pleasant place to live. We installed a lush fruit grove in our backyard that allowed our elderly parents a place to enjoy the outdoors within the safety of our home. We also did extensive landscaping, taking care to choose flowers and plants that are drought resistance and don’t consume too much of our precious water supply.

Unfortunately, our little haven has been gravely disturbed due to the trash dumping in our neighborhood. We are now experiencing an infestation of rats, cockroaches and other pests all coming from the garbage left in our neighborhood. We are also experiencing noxious air pollutants and foul odors from the trash.

Recently, KTLA had also reported these trash dumping activities in our neighborhood on the news. By allowing such activities, you have violated aerial trespass when you permit trash dumping activities into the city maintenance yard. These activities must stop immediately. City maintenance yards should never be used for trash dumping. This would adversely affect the health of my family, especially our elders, my property value, and my everyday quality of life. My family is asthmatic.

Our condition is exacerbated by the noxious fumes , trash smell, debris and dirt in the air due to the trash in our area. We are also concerned about being exposed to diseases commonly carried by rodents and other pests. We do not want to be exposed to pollutants & diseases caused by the trash.

We wish for an immediate halt to the trash dumping activities in our neighborhood. No one appreciates having to see trash near their prized grove or garden. No one should be subjected to unpleasant odors, cockroaches, rodents, and pests infesting their backyards. Trash dumping onto city maintenance yards is unacceptable, unethical, and unfair to all the residents in our neighborhood.

Trash does not belong in a residential area where people live. I ask that you put a stop to this activity for the safety of my family and other resident’s families and demand that you rectify the issue, compensate our neighborhood with clean up and all the environmental issues infesting our areas such as infestation of rats, cockroaches and poor air quality.
Thank you for your prompt attention and consideration.
Quynh-Giao Nguyen
Cypress

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Cypress High senior performs traditional Indian dance

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Cypress High senior performs traditional Indian dance

Nithiyashree “Anu” Moorthi, a senior at Cypress High School who has been training in Bharatnatyam since she was just five years old, performed her formal dance recital Aug. 13.

According to her mom, Jayasudha, Anu successfully completed her Arangetram (Indian classical dance) at the Lake Forest Civic Center under the guidance of Smt. Mahalkshmi Balaji.

“The intriguing footwork and breathtaking expressions made this piece truly amazing,” said Jayasudha. She said the audience was “spellbound” by the performance which she also credits to the intricate choreography of Balaji.

After such a vigorous performance, in contrast was a very soothing Performance called “Padam.”

Her parents say Anu has enjoyed an immense passion for this beautiful art since childhood, she puts her heart and soul into each practice. She first started this dance journey under Vanamala Desikan, who had taught in the Thanjavur style of Bharathnatyam.

When Anu moved to the U.S., her mom says Anu began training under Dr. Bina Joe in the Mysore style of Bharatanatyam for over 5 years. As someone who is accustomed to change, she was trained under many teachers in various styles before coming to Mahalakshmi Balaji.

“She has been a student of hers for the past five years,” said Jayasudha. During this time, Anu “has grown tremendously as a student, a performer, an assistant and a teacher. Not only is Nithiyashree a great bharatanatyam dancer, but she also enjoys doing other dance styles like Bollywood and hip hop,” she added.

Nithiyashree has also been choreographing many Bollywood dances for the past four years. She is a musician who was trained in traditional Carnatic music for over six years and Hindustani music for three.

On top of that, her mom says in an email interview that Anu is “someone with many talents, she used to also play the violin and the flute.”
Jayasudha thanked all her friends and family who travelled to see the dance recital and said most were “beyond amazed” at her performance. “It was truly a special and memorable night for her family.”

Bears coast by Los Al Griffins 33-28 in home opener

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Bears coast by Los Al Griffins 33-28 in home opener

The Los Alamitos Griffins hosted their first home game of the year as they welcomed the Basha Bears, from Chandler Arizona. Both teams held a national ranking coming into the game, with Los Alamitos at #53 and Basha at #62. If you looked at the final score, you would think it was a close game between two high-scoring offenses.

However, that would not be an accurate account of how this game unfolded.
Los Alamitos jumped out to an early 21-0 lead and left everyone in the stadium thinking that the Basha Bears were no match for the Griffins. However, for the second game in a row, penalties would have a significant impact on the outcome.

Makai Lemon had a monster game last week and was on pace to have another one this week. He had two early touchdowns, and Oregon commit defensive back Cole Martin could not stop him. He had the Bears’ defense on their heels, allowing for the Los Alamitos offensive line to establish a running game behind senior running back Damian Henderson.

After Lemon’s first touchdown, he spun the ball in front of Martin drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. After his second touchdown, Lemon pointed at Martin, drawing a second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty which resulted in his being ejected from the game.

Griffins take the field.
Photo by Marja Bene

The momentum in the game shifted, allowing the Bears to have the break they so desperately needed.

The Bears’ offensive went up-tempo as they scored 27 unanswered points, 21 in the second quarter and 6 in the third. Down 27-21 in the third quarter, Los Alamitos was able to mount a drive, which was capped off by a beautiful pass from Malachi Nelson to Kassius “Cash” Ashtiani in the corner of the endzone.

The lead was short-lived, as the Bears would score three minutes later and take a 33-28 lead. The Bears would lean on their running game the rest of the way; a running game that gained 233 yards on 28 carries for Idaho commit Deshaun Buchanan.

So where does Los Alamitos go from here? Individually, the Griffins have been able to accumulate some decent statistics. However, they have yet to have every player eligible and play a complete game as a team.

T.A. Cunningham still has not been cleared by CIF-SS, with no timeline given. Cunningham is a dominant defensive lineman that would undoubtedly help a defensive front that has been giving up gaudy numbers on the ground. Malachi Nelson continues to put up very respectable numbers, ending this game by going 17-27 for 189 yards and three touchdowns.

The Griffins’ next game is at home against Servite (1-2) in Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 P.M. Be sure to come out and support the Griffins as they look to get back on track.

Local wildlife group earns major award

Ted Apodaca
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Local wildlife group earns major award

A small group of volunteers has been working tirelessly to help the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge on the Naval Weapons Station for years. For logistical reasons, the group hasn’t had the freedom to grow too big. But that didn’t’ stop the little group from bringing in a big trophy.

The Friends of Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge were recently awarded the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s 2022 Molly Krival— Refuge Friends Group of the Year Award. The award is named for the late Molly Krival, a pioneer in the Refuge Friends movement throughout the national Refuge System.

The group was recognized for their efforts in helping the 965 acre tidal marsh that sits on the land inside the Naval Weapons Station. The group formed in 1996 with the goal of providing support for the marsh with cleanups, invasive plant removal, biological surveys and other needed services. That has included a steady presence at community events as the group has sought support and offered education about the importance of the area for wildlife.

Among those efforts was the efforts to study an endangered species that needs to marshland to survive. It was noted in the nomination papers submitted by Andy Yuen, the Project Leader, San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Yeun took it upon himself to nominate the group since the Seal Beach Friends’ Refuge Manager position is currently vacant.

“The enduring value and benefit of the Friends are reflected in their 23 years of conducting all of the Refuge bird surveys and monitoring of the endangered California least tern during the breeding season,” Yuen wrote in his nomination submission.

Current president of the Friends of Seal Beach group, Carolyn Vance said that the group was unaware that they had even been nominated. She said the group tends to get confused with the larger and multiple groups that work to support the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.

“It was just out of the blue,” Vance said of winning the award. “It’s extra special for us because nobody knows about us.”

Prior to the pandemic, the group put in regular volunteer days to work in the refuge. They also conducted public tours to show and educate people about the wildlife that call the refuge home, or use it during migration. Vance said that prior to the pandemic the group put in about 4,000 collective hours per year in volunteering.

Since his retirement in 2013, Seal Beach resident Joe Lazzari said his involvement with the Friends group has become like a job to him. Lazzari has helped spearhead the editorial article about the Refuge that have appeared in the Sun and he said he hopes more people will find ways to support the Refuge. He also noted that the fact that the Friends group was recognized with this national award is a credit to the small groups persistence.

“It’s pretty amazing that we were recognized in this way,” Lazzari said. “It (the award) represents more than just a year.”

Due to the fact that it is on a Navy Base, there are national security concerns. All volunteers must pass background checks to get permits to enter the base. All tour participants must also pass checks to sign up for a tour.

That has forced the group to keep its numbers small, compared to most volunteer service groups. They have about 50 members who are cleared to enter the base regularly and those have to re-apply every year. There are another 10 or so, who are more part-time, or just monetary supporters.

When the pandemic hit, all work and tours stopped. But the group kept up it’s consistent outreach with emails and zoom meetings to keep members engaged and to also keep the refuge in the minds of the community. Prior to the pandemic the group was a consistent presence at community events, even ones that were well outside the area.

In 2018, the friends attended an event at the Los Angeles Zoo and people who visited their booth eventually made the trip to take a tour of the refuge. Yuen also noted the friends efforts in submitting articles about the refuge and the animals in it, to the Sun News so readers could learn more about the animals.

Even without a refuge manager currently, the Friends of Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge push forward. They volunteer. They work the hours. They reach out to the community and they have been recognized nationally for their efforts.

“It’s a group effort, always,” Vance said.

For more on the Friends, visit sealbeachnwrfriends.org.
The Wildlife Refuge Awards dinner will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

Feldman named OC Coach of the Week by L.A. Chargers

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Feldman named OC Coach of the Week by L.A. Chargers

Cypress head football coach Rick Feldman has been named the Los Angeles Chargers Coach of the Week for Orange County, the OC Sportszone has reported.

Feldman’s Cypress Centurions rolled over Anaheim’s Western High School Friday 44-20 to stay undefeated in 2022. Cypress is now 3-0.
As a result of the honor, the Cypress program has received $1,000 from the Los Angeles Chargers.

“We will use the $1,000 towards football equipment or maybe a team meal,” Feldman told the OC Sportszone outlet

This is Feldman’s ninth year at Cypress. The Centurions have won the last three league titles and are 29-5 since the start of the 2019 season.

“In the last four full seasons we have gone to the (CIF) semis twice and the finals once,” Feldman said, noting that what he truly loves about coaching is the impact he has a chance to make.

“My favorite part of coaching is helping our players become better people off the field and better players on it,” he said. “And I love game night,” Coach Feldman told writer Tim Burt.
The ENE reached out to Feldman was but unable to connect before presstime.
Congrats to Coach Feldman and the Centurion football program.

Fashion show highlights sustainability, creativity and innovation

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Fashion show highlights sustainability, creativity and innovation

On Sunday, August 21, the Festival of Arts held its annual Festival Runway Fashion Show highlighting creativity, sustainability, and innovation. Festival artists wowed audiences with their creativity and talent constructing outfits from reclaimed, reused, or recycled materials.

A panel of three judges chose the top looks in four categories while nearly 1,000 Festival visitors casted their votes for the “People’s Choice Award.” The Festival Runway Fashion Show was hosted by film production designer Nelson Coates. Selecting the winners were Costume Designer on the Late Late Show with James Corden: Lauren Shapiro, Pageant of the Masters Director: Diane Challis Davy, and fashion executive, textile designer, documentary producer and creative director: Suzi Chauvel.

“We want to thank all the extraordinary artists who took part in the runway competition this weekend,” shared Sharbie Higuchi, Director of Marketing/PR and Merchandising at Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach. “The original, one of a kind, spectacular ensembles showcased by the Festival artists are truly incredible. The judges had a tough job selecting the top choices, as every piece was awe-inspiring and so very creative!”

The 2022 Festival Runway Fashion Show winners include:

“Most Creative Concept” was awarded to watercolor painter Natalia Duarte for her Keurig parts inspired summer dress. The beautiful dress included pieces of Keurig cups, the ring, and the foil top. She also added pop top soda cans, red and black trash bags and colored threads.

Oil Painter Kirah Martin won “Most Exciting ensemble inspired by 2022 Pageant of the Masters theme Wonderful World” for her earth inspired gown. The head dress was crafted from items lying around the artist’s house during the pandemic. The bodice was made from grocery bags and duct tape with cereal box cut outs as decoration. The skirt was made from a rescued wedding dress that was thrown out and was adorned in florals and leaves. Each leaf was individually hand sewn.

N.C. Swan received the award “Most Innovative Use of Materials” for her wedding ensemble with looks for three bridesmaids and a bride. The bridesmaid dresses were made from organic vegetable bags and leftover green trash bags. Bouquets and headpieces were made from colored plastic newspaper bags and the bouquet of flowers were made of drawstring tops of kitchen bags mixed with random artificial flowers and leaves. The bridal gown and veil were made of dry cleaner bags, white trash bags, faux lace, and Kleenex.

Mixed Media artist Jayne Dion won “Most Glamorous & Elegant Met Gala Worthy Creation” for her The Heart of the Forest themed ball gown. Utilizing 1,500 folded pieces of packing paper, 125 green plastic bottles, newspaper and toilet paper, Dion’s gown generated many “oohs” and “ahhs” as the model walked the catwalk with a matching parasol in hand. Dion’s runway looks and showmanship also impressed the crowd and took home the highly coveted “People’s Choice Award.”

Additional artists who showcased their “creative couture” were Elizabeth McGhee’s Masquerade ball gown hand sewn from hundreds of fabric masks; Cheryl Walsh’s wearable piece of art made up of test prints of her own underwater photography; Linda Potichke’s stylish ensemble made of upholstery fabric and cat food can lids; Sharon Jackman’s Amazon Warrior look made from Amazon packaging materials; and Kirsten Whalen’s coffee inspired dress featured coffee bean packaging, coffee filters, coffee cups and even coffee cup lids.

 

 

Los Al Griffins to face Basha Bears after ESPN loss

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Los Al Griffins to face Basha Bears after ESPN loss

By Michael Claborn

(Editor’s note: The Los Alamitos Chief of Police is a self-described fanatical football fan and has agreed to give our viewers a sideline view of the season. Here is his Week 2 report).

The Los Alamitos Griffins embarked on the second week of the season with a trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to play in the Geico ESPN High School Kickoff. This game was broadcast on ESPN2 and showcased two nationally ranked teams, the #19 American Heritage Patriots versus the #25 Los Alamitos Griffins.

The Griffins are led by five-star quarterback Malachi Nelson and five-star receiver Makai Lemon, both verbally committed to USC. Unfortunately, T.A. Cunningham, the Griffins highly touted defensive lineman was not cleared by CIF-SS in time to play in the game. Cunningham is considered the #1 class of 2024 defensive linemen in the country.

The Griffins ready for 2022.
Photo by Marja Bene

This game was billed as a battle between two teams full of scholarship athletes at almost every skilled position on the field. However, the game was ultimately decided in the trenches by the American Heritage offensive line that was able to establish a ground game that the Griffins could not stop. The Patriots starting running back rushed for 224 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns.

Malachi Nelson ended the game with respectable numbers by any standards, throwing for over 200 yards passing, three touchdowns, and one interception. Makai Lemon on the other hand had a game to be remembered. His stat line will read just under 200 yards receiving and three touchdowns.

Malachi Nelson had a respectable game at QB.
Photo by Marja Bene

However, consider the fact that the referees had a significant impact on the outcome of this game. Makai Lemon had two potential game-changing plays called back due to a penalty. The first was a 65-yard touchdown reception and the second was a kick-off returned for a touchdown.

The Griffins don’t have to wait long for an opportunity to get their season back on track, however, after their 56-27 loss to the Patriots. On Saturday night, Sept. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Westminster High School, the Griffins host the Basha Bears, the preseason #1 ranked football team in the State of Arizona.

Be sure to come out and support the Griffins on their quest to get back to the playoffs.

44th Seal Beach Arts and Crafts Faire to spotlight youth

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44th Seal Beach Arts and Crafts Faire to spotlight youth

The 44th Annual Seal Beach Lions Arts & Crafts Faire as in years past, spotlights the Youth of our community.

Organizers say it will be held Sept.  10-11 at Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach.

The junior members of the Seal Beach Lions Club, the LEOS, use this venue as their big fundraiser of the year.  They will be grilling Hot Dogs and Brats and selling lunch items and drinks to the crowds and vendors alike.

They also walk the Faire and take lunch orders from the vendors and deliver lunches back to the booths, keeping the vendors and merchants free to “stay and sell”.

Part of the LEOS support for the Faire is helping the vendors to unload their merchandise on Saturday morning, and helping again on Sunday afternoon to see that the vendors get packed up and to their vehicles.

There will also be a Craft Area for the youngsters who accompany their parents to the event.  Crafting will take place from 10:00 a.m. to approximate 3 or so both days.  There will be “Kindness Rocks” painting, Crown making and fun with Butterfly creations.

The weekend’s entertainment, for both days, will be provided by young musicians from our local schools.  Featured will be 7th and 8th grade students from Oak Middle School and St. Hedwig’s, along with Duos and Bands from Los Alamitos High School, the McAuliffe Choir and many more.

We encourage you to come out and support these young performers and their music.  They are always a big hit with Faire attendees.

Again, you are invited to come to Eisenhower Park for a weekend packed with shopping, food and music.  Over 100 artists and merchants bring their crafts and goods to our beautiful city, making for a “fun-in-the-sun” time.

“Pathways to Independence” fundraiser slated for Oct. 1

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“Pathways to Independence” fundraiser slated for Oct. 1

Friends of Pathways will host its 26th annual event to benefit Pathways to Independence on October 1, 2022, in Long Beach. The theme of this year’s event is “Pathways to the Future.”

Pathways to Independence is a nonprofit that provides housing, mentoring, healthcare, therapy, college education, and services for young women who have experienced trauma. Pathways’ clients, despite having experienced great hardships, are eager to become self-sufficient by earning their college degree, finding a rewarding career, and giving back to their community in meaningful ways. Since Pathways helped its first student in 1991, the organization has assisted hundreds of young women in the Long Beach and Orange County areas.

Many of Pathways’ clients come from a background of abuse, homelessness or foster care.  They have lacked the emotional and financial support systems that are often necessary for success. Yet, they are committed to completing their education and becoming self-sufficient.

Clients commit to maintaining a full-time class schedule with a minimum GPA, attending regular therapy sessions, maintaining part-time employment, being accountable to a mentor, learning fiscal responsibility, and having a planned graduation date. Pathways to Independence provides its clients with mentoring, tuition and books, housing stipends, healthcare, regular therapy by a licensed therapist, auto services, and assistance from professionals such as attorneys and accountants,

In 1996, Pathways to Independence was struggling financially and ready to close its doors. Along came a small group of “can-do” women who formed “Friends of Pathways” to raise funds for Pathways to Independence. They have grown from a handful of friends to a committee of over 75 volunteers.

Last year’s event attracted over 500 attendees. This year’s event will once again take place at the Park Estates section of Long Beach at 5552 E. El Cedral with the auction starting at 5:30 p.m. Activities will include cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing, entertainment and prizes.

Donations are needed to support the event and will be gratefully accepted through September 1. Suggested donations include both goods and services including activity/event tickets, gift certificates, jewelry, airline miles, hotel points, restaurant gift cards, professional services, vacation homes, private lessons or house parties. Additional ideas for donations are welcome and encouraged.

Monetary donations are also welcome and checks are payable to: Friends of Pathways – Tax ID #33-0148082, P.O. Box 43, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. For sponsorship or auction opportunities, please contact Lisa Mais at 562.884.3629 Li*******@********************ce.org.

Attendees to this year’s event, themed “Pathways to the Future,” will enjoy futuristic food from more than 30 local restaurants and dancing to cosmic tunes. To learn more about the organization, the event and purchase tickets, please visit PathwaysGives.com.

Come and enjoy free entertainment at the St. Irenaeus Fall Fiesta

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Come and enjoy free entertainment at the St. Irenaeus Fall Fiesta

St. Irenaeus parishioners, Diocese of Orange parishioners, and community members who enjoy free musical entertainment are invited to come to the Fall Fiesta at St. Irenaeus Parish on September 16-17 and be entertained by a variety of different groups throughout the day and night. Fiesta Co-Chair Kyeli Roberts has arranged for the following groups to perform for each of the days. DJ Music will start at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. A variety of DJ Music will be played between group performances during all three days.

Friday, September 16, 2022

7:00 to 8:00 p.m.    Line Dancing Instruction with Tina Michelle & The Rhinestone Cowgirls

8:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Performance by Tina Michelle & Rhinestone Cowgirls, Country Western Songs.

Saturday, September 17, 2022

2:00 to 2:45 p.m.     My Art, Kids Musical Group

3:15 to 4:00 p.m.     Impact Dance Center, Kids Dance Group

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.     90’s Nation, a 90’s Band

8:00 to 10:00 p.m.   Crowd Theory, an 80’s Band

Sunday, September 18, 2022

2:15 to 2:45 p.m.      Grandeza Mexicana Dance Academy, Ballet Folklorico

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.      Eclectic Groove, Classics to Current Hits

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.      Shake, Rattle and Roll, Oldies, Country, and Rock and Roll

The groups will be performing on a stage on the grassy area near the children’s play equipment at St. Irenaeus. Come early to find a place to sit in front of the stage and enjoy all the entertainment while having your lunch or dinner at the Fiesta. There will be many things to eat and drink including hot dogs, hamburgers, wine, beer, and margaritas.   Be sure to try the different kinds of international food that will be available such as Filipino lumpia or Vietnamese Pho, and other specialties.

There is a special Pancake Breakfast which is being prepared by H.O.P.E. from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall, only on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Pre-sale tickets for the Pancake Breakfast can be purchased at the patio area next to St. Irenaeus Church at the table where opportunity tickets, game tickets, and ride tickets are being sold before and after weekend masses before the Fiesta.

For more information, contact Fiesta Co-Chairs Kyeli Roberts or Daniel Rozak at e-mail,  fi****@********ss.org or call Lisa Sambrano at the St. Irenaeus Parish Office at 714-826-0760.

 

 

Umberg kills his own corruption bill

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Umberg kills his own corruption bill

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) issued the following statement today regarding legislative action taken on his Senate Bill 361, which is aimed at preventing the collusion and corruption that nearly harmed Anaheim taxpayers in relation to the sale of Anaheim Stadium.

“I’m shocked and disappointed that the State Assembly sided with special interests in Orange County and California to essentially gut SB 361.  The purpose of SB 361 was to further the intent of the Surplus Land Act by ensuring that future sales of public property reaped the highest value and provided additional housing. The Assembly amendments make a mockery of the seriousness of the needed strengthening of the law.

Despite assertions by both the author of the Surplus Lands Act (SLA), Assembly member Phil Ting, and the outrage of the people of Anaheim and the local elected delegation, the Assembly Appropriations Committee chose to narrow this bill to one city and remove the enforcement mechanism. The agencies and governments opposed to SB 361 threw every excuse in the book at the wall to try to find something that would stick in an attempt to stall this effort.  This should speak volumes to the public about why we haven’t seen a major uptick in affordable housing and the ‘roadblocks’ instituted by local governments in this effort.

SB 361 now, as amended, does nothing to address the collusion in the Anaheim stadium sale. My constituents and those in similar localities across the state can rest assured that, if re-elected I will reintroduce a bill to address the problem illustrated by the attempted sale – the current law does little to protect taxpayers from the city colluding with a purchaser to short change the taxpayers.”

Recent events in Anaheim have shed light on unforeseen consequences within the SLA. In April of 2021, the California Department of Housing and Community Development sent the City of Anaheim a letter, warning that it could be in violation of the SLA and the law’s requirement to build affordable housing.

Despite this notification and the possibility of receiving a $96 million fine, the City of Anaheim continued to push the deal through. To accommodate the fine, City officials planned to simply transfer the $96 million from the $123 million for affordable housing that was already included within the stadium land deal – thereby negating the intended effects of the SLA’s fine enforcement mechanism.

SB 361 would’ve prohibited an agency from disposing of a parcel of land if it is not in compliance with California’s Surplus Lands Act.  If there is a violation, under SB 361, the California Department of Housing and Community Development would have authority to require the local entity to rebid the sale. The measure would also require that the agency provide at least 14 days’ notice prior to the convening of a public session for the purpose of ratifying any proposed deal. Amendments hostilely inserted by the Assembly Appropriations Committee narrow the bill to apply only to the City of Anaheim and remove the enforcement mechanism at the heart of the legislation.

As a result of the amendments, Senator Umberg moved the bill to the Senate’s Inactive File, essentially stalling its progress in the Legislature for the year.  The fact sheet for SB 361 is attached for additional information.

 

County, Seal Beach honor Iconic Seal Beach Water Tower

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County, Seal Beach honor Iconic Seal Beach Water Tower

By Chris MacDonald

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and Seal Beach Mayor Joe Kalmick recently honored the Iconic Seal Beach Water Tower & its new owners, Historic Preservationists, Dr. Gregg and Mary DeNicola, in a special ceremony at the Anderson Street landmark next to Surfside.

“The DeNicolas have pledged to make this tower available to the public, who can vacation there and experience a unique piece of Orange County History,” said Supervisor Do, who presented a Proclamation. “The original tower was built in the 19th Century to service steam engines. It later provided water for area residents and in the 1980s was in danger of being removed. But a ‘Save Our Water Tower’ campaign saved it and it was bought independently and transformed into one of the most unique residences in the world.”

“The DeNicolas, the fourth owners, will be good stewards of this wonderful gateway to Seal Beach,” said Mayor Kalmick.

“They recognize the importance of maintaining this stunning, memorable structure,” said Seal Beach Artist Bill Anderson, whose watercolor of the tower hangs inside. “It’s wonderful they’re helping keep local history alive.”

“We think of it as a treasure, worth preserving,” said Mary DeNicola. “That’s the primary reason we purchased it. The 360-degree view from the top level is absolutely incredible. You can see the ocean, Catalina, Los Angeles, the Queen Mary & Long Beach, mountains and so much more. We love being here and look forward to sharing the unique experience.”

Gregg DeNicola has been a doctor for more than 35 years and his wife is a Nurse Practitioner. They own Caduceus Medical Group and Pretty Darn Quick Urgent Care Centers throughout Orange County.

 

Los Al invites youth to participate in government

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Los Al invites youth to participate in government

The City of Los Alamitos invites all Juniors or Seniors attending Los Alamitos High School to apply for the new Los Alamitos Youth in Government Program launching September 2022. This free program will benefit students who want to be civically engaged within their community and learn about their local government.

Youth in Government student benefits include: looking great on college applications, leadership development, new and lasting friendships, community involvement with the opportunity to complete special projects at City events and programs, scholarship opportunities, educational professional workshops with City administrators, and a joint luncheon with the City of Los Alamitos Executive Team, Management Team, and City Council.

The application can be found at cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation and is live from September 1 – September 30. Following application submissions, interviews will be held the week of October 24 between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to determine participant roles. There are a limited number of positions available per year. Positions available fall under the following departments: City Council, Administration, Development Services, Finance, Police, Fire, and Recreation & Community Services. For more information regarding the program, please visit cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation.

With qualifying period over, candidates ready for the races

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With qualifying period over, candidates ready for the races

As Orange County prepares to head into its November 8th general election, ENE has compiled a list of candidates that will be seen on the congressional, council, and school board ballots for the cities of Los Al, La Palma, Cypress, Seal beach, and the special district of Rossmoor.

Qualified Candidate List for the 2022 Municipal Election
Cypress
Mayor Paulo Morales and Council Member Jon Peat will be terming out this upcoming election, while appointed Council Member Scott Minikus will be re-running for his seat. Thus leaving three open seats on the Cypress Council.
Seven candidates will appear on this year’s ballot, including: David Burke, Bonnie Peat, Rachel Strong, Scott Minikus (current appointed council member), Terry Miller, Carrie Hayashida, and Helen Le.

Los Alamitos
For the Los Alamitos election, which is using a by-districts election system, seats for District 4 and 5 will be up for grabs this year. According to the official Los Alamitos website, Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink, current representative for District 4, will have no competition as she re-runs for her jurisdiction this November. Meanwhile, for District 5 the two qualified candidates will be Randy W. Hill and Emily Hibar. Current incumbent Mark Chirco will not be running for re-election this year (see related story).

La Palma
The city of La Palma will have two open seats this year. As of now, three candidates have qualified for the open positions including: Janet Keo Conklin, Jonathan Dinwiddie and Nitesh P. Patel (incumbent).
The city plans on moving to by-districts elections in 2024.

Rossmoor
Moving forward, the unincorporated city of Rossmoor will have two open seats in their at-large election this year. The four qualifying candidates running are: Jeffrey Rips (incumbent), Carol Churchill, Jo Shade, and Michael Maynard.

Seal Beach
Ten candidates are poised to run in this year’s Seal Beach municipal election. Using a by-district voting system, candidates will be running for three seats within districts 1, 3, and 5.
One incumbent, Joe Kalmick, will be re-running for district 1, along with candidates Gregg Barton, and Christopher DeSanto.
Qualifying candidates for district 3 include: Stephanie Wade, Lisa Landau, and Fred Macksound.
For district 5 the candidates are Mariann Klinger, Michael McGrorty, Nathan Steele, and Jonathan Rich.

Qualified Candidate List for 2022 School Board Elections
Los Alamitos Unified
Trustee Areas 1 and 3 will have open spots in this year’s school board election. Trustee area 1 incumbent, Marlys Davidson, will be re-running against parent/business owner Colin Edwards.
Meanwhile for Trustee area 3, incumbent Diana D. Hill will be running against Rona Goldberg.

Cypress School Board of Trustees
Open positions for Trustee Area B and C have yielded four qualifying candidates. The incumbent for Trustee Area B, Bonnie Peat, is not running for re-election. She is instead running for a seat on the Cypress City Council.
Candidates running for her seat in Trustee Area B include her husband Jon Peat, who is a current Cypress City Council Member, and Troy Tanaka, parent and landlord of Cypress.
For Trustee Area C the candidates include incumbent, Sandra Lee, and public health statistician, Kyle Chang.

Anaheim Union HS District
The upcoming November 2022 election will be the first election for AUHSD to use a new district-based strategy. No status as an incumbent will be given this year since all current trustees were elected at-large. Area 1 is the only section to yield candidates this year.
Qualifying runners for Trustee Area 1 include Linda Martinez, parent, Bill Joe Wright, high school teacher and Jessica Guerrero, education policy advisor.

Los Al Police Chief says city is ready to protect schools, base

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Los Al Police Chief says city is ready to protect schools, base

After being questioned by a Council member Monday, the Los Alamitos Police Chief said this week that significant measures have been taken to ensure readiness and school safety as students returned to campuses in the city.

For the second meeting in a row, Los Alamitos Council member Ron Bates questioned Police Chief Michael Claborn about safety and preparedness measures taken to ensure school safety for the schools within, and near the city.

“Two questions,” said Bates,”the first, do we have all the high powered rifles readily available that we might need if there was a hostage type situation to be well equipped to engage the hostage taker if need be.”

“Pretty much every black and white police car in the city is going to be equipped with a shotgun and patrol rifle,” said Claborn. “So yes, we will be ready to shoot should that incident present itself,” he said.

“We do have all the high-powered rifles,” the Police Chief said, adding that in addition to the pry-bar, each patrol unit is being equipped with a patrol rifle and a shotgun. “We’re well equipped for any hostage situation,” said Claborn.

More specifically, Bates questioned whether the force had been prepared with special training on prying open blockaded doors. Reports of the Uvalde shooter being barricaded, some disputed, have made police aware of the need for officers, all officers, to learn basic techniques for prying doors open.

With a high school and middle schools located in the city, Claborn said “we are prepared for any threats in our city.”

With the issue of barricaded doors fresh on the mind since Uvalde, Claborn told Bates that the Orange County Fire Authority has taken steps to begin training all law enforcement personnel “in the region” with the skills necessary to pry doors open in active shooter situations.

Further, Claborn said the department has acquired and outfitted all units with Halligan Pry bars, a special tool with implements and edges designed to put leverage on barricaded doors to bust them open.

“They can be used for forced entry into a school if they have to,” said Claborn.
Moreover, he said the police force and other emergency units are planning an active shooter drill at McAuliffe Middle School. Though no date has yet been set, Claborn said it will be held on a weekend to minimize school disruptions.

In addition, said Claborn, the department has restored and fully funded a school resource officer that already has an office at Los Alamitos High School.

Claborn said he has met with Supt. Andrew Pulver, Ed.D, and more specifically, the police chief said he is coordinating with Los Al High School Principal Christiana Krauss and Assistant Superintendent for Safety and Student Services Dr. Jerry Friedmann to reinstall a school resource officer in the district.

He said the new school resource officer has indeed established a school resource office at the high school and will periodically visit all of the schools to amplify prevention and be ready to quickly react to any threats.

“My second question relates to what you’re doing, and how it relates to really trying to train to get ahead of the situation,” said Bates, questioning the gathering of intelligence for prevention.

“What I mean by that is, do we have any intelligence programs, anything that we’re working on a countywide basis that would kind of identify obviously, you know, we know that most of these people that are going over the top and shooting people are young males,” said Bates.

“Do we have anything that’s tracking social media that’s trying to identify these people ahead of time and getting in front of this,” he asked?

“The most important thing I can tell you is going to be our school resource officer,” said Claborn, “because if we can get our SRO in schools and establish those relationships, these are the types of relationships that can create leads to prevent this type of thing from happening,” he said.

In addition, he said the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC), which has received national recognition as an intelligence fusion center, will coordinate with the department and funnel any relevant information to the school resource officer.

He said OCIAC will provide terrorism liaison training and will provide active tracking of all critical events, nationally and locally, to the department and thus, the school resource officer.

“On a more local scale, OSIAC itself puts on terrorism liaison training, so that we can train all of our officers to be liaisons for acts of terrorism or things that they may see in the field to create leads … that they will then investigate,” he said.

“So it’s almost like two-way communication,” said Claborn.

Claborn said the department is also taking advantage of grants that provide specialized training to prepare for any school situation.

“Now on a larger scale as it relates to an active shooter response, the Urban Area Security Initiative branch puts out a three-dimensional active shooter course as well as a tactical emergency Casualty Care course which deals with traumatic injuries that can be sustained and how to treat those in the fields for patrol officers,” said Claborn.

“Both of those courses are being taught by the UASI grant,” the police chief said, “and we are in the process of getting every officer of the department trained in both of those. So those are things that are proactive measures that we’ve taken to try to get all the training we can here in the department,” he added.

In addition to the schools, Claborn said the department is beefing up safety because a major military installation, the Joint Forces Training Base, is also located within the city.
In other action, Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink and the Council honored the city’s finance team for being selected by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to receive an award for the “Achievement of Excellence in Finance Reporting.”

“This is a big deal,” said Hasselbrink. She said officials with the government finance organization said the city’s finance team had demonstrated “full transparency” in reporting its financial position.

Finance Director Craig Koehler introduced the city’s recently expanded finance team, including Brandy Velleagas, accountant, Maria Benios, senior finance assistant, and John Mulderas, finance manager,

Koehler explained that the organization scrutinizes the city’s bookkeeping each year. “They go through grading criteria and generally note things we need to improve.”
“This is not a given thing, we have to earn it,” he said.

Finally, the city’s recreation department presented a list of upcoming events in September, including Serve Los Al on Sept. 16, OC Health Fair Sept. 17, Bikes & Bytes also on Sept. 17 (with cooperating restaurants), Family Day on Sept. 18 and a spokesperson said they are bringing back the popular Street Fair on Sept. 24.
More information about all of the events is available on the city’s website.

Community mourning the loss of music instructor Chuck Wackerman

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Community mourning the loss of music instructor Chuck Wackerman

The Los Alamitos community, along with most of West Orange County, is mourning the loss of longtime music instructor Charles “Chuck” Wackerman, who passed away at his home in Seal Beach Saturday, Aug. 20.

He was 91-years-old.

ENE journalist David Nicholas Somlo had just recently profiled the prolific music instructor and we will present a more comprehensive story on Wackerman’s life and legacy next week.

Wackerman is survived by four children, Bob, John, Chad and Brooks, and six grandchildren.

With well over half a century spent providing musical inspiration to students K-12 in and around Orange County, Chuck Wackerman needs no introduction to Los Al Unified district residents.

His legendary musical education has, by now, touched thousands of lives by instilling in them a love for and strong work ethic around playing music.

Wackerman, who was a skilled musician in his own right, shared his musical insights with students along with superstars. For this legendary music instructor, it was truly all about the music.

Watch for a special report on the life and times of Chuck Wackerman in next week’s edition.

Mark Chiro bows out of Los Al Council after a full term

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Mark Chiro bows out of Los Al Council after a full term

Former Mayor and member of the Los Alamitos City Council Mark Chirco, a popular incumbent in Los Alamitos has somewhat surprisingly decided to forego what would have been his final term on the city council.

Chirco formally announced Monday he will not run for re-election, saying in essence the city is now on a solid foundation and he has a young family at home.

Chirco was elected city-wide before the city agreed to carve out districts and had he run for re-election he would have been a candidate in District 4.

“The city is in a great position now, we’re financially stable, we have an excellent team of employees, a new chief of police and great department leaders,” Chirco told the Council Monday.

Chirco has always made fiscal sustainability of the city his mission, serving for a very long period with Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink on the fiscal sustainability budget committee. Before the city passed Measure Y in 2020, the city’s fiscal outlook was “bleak.”

In addition, he said the city council “works together harmoniously.”

“This has been a tremendous honor for me,” Chirco said of his service to the city, adding though “I am not going to run for re-election.

“I am going to stick around,” he added, noting that he would work hard for the next few months until the new council takes office in 2023.

In addition, Chirco has never shied away from taking courageous positions on issues. Most notably, he is credited for guiding the city as mayor during the difficult days of the pandemic and calling for “an end to hate” in 2021 after a series of racial incidents.

“This is very disturbing,” he said at the time. “We have to commit ourselves to calling out all forms of discrimination against any race, any gender or any group of people,” said Chirco. “It is just wrong,” he said.

“We as a society must do more to embrace the fact that all of us are different,” he said. Chirco said he was encouraged by those who “called out these injustices for what they are.”

“Our differences need to be highlighted, celebrated and embraced,” said Chirco, “because that is what defines us as a nation and what makes our community such a special place to be a part of.”

Chirco served as Mayor in 2021 and according to the city’s website, like many others, he moved to Los Alamitos to take advantage of the Los Alamitos Unified School District system and of course, for the “small town charm.”

Chirco has an undergraduate degree from UCLA and a law degree from Georgetown University. He has been a practicing attorney for more than seventeen years and is employed as a corporate attorney.

Chirco began his service to the city as a member of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission until he was unanimously appointed to the City Council in December, 2017, and elected to a four year term on the City Council in November, 2018.

In addition to serving on City Council, Mark has served on the Orange County Library Advisory Board, the Los Alamitos Budget Standing Committee, the City Manager Selection Committee, the Los Alamitos Zoning Code Update Committee, as a Trustee for the Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District, Director for the Orange County Sanitation District, and the League of California Cities – State Division, the City Selection Committee.

He currently serves as an alternate for the West Cities Policies Communication board of directors as well as on the Los Alamitos Budget Standing Committee. As a member of the Budget Standing Committee, Mark helped ensure a balanced budget for Los Alamitos for the 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 fiscal years. Mark was previously an AYSO coach/referee for four years and is a member of the Los Alamitos School PTA.

Pacific Airshow 2022 to feature U.S. military’s supersonic “Top Guns”

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Pacific Airshow 2022 to feature U.S. military’s supersonic “Top Guns”

Speed, agility, control, and power are the hallmarks of the United States military top supersonic jets, and the best of the best of these advanced aircraft will be on full display at the 2022 Pacific Airshow.

This year’s Pacific Airshow is expected to take to the skies over Huntington Beach from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, according to the organization.

Among the advanced aircraft include the U.S. Navy F-35C, the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet “Rhino” and the Pacific Air Force (PACAF) F-16 Viper as well as the vital support and transport aircraft the U.S. Air Force C-17 and U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules.
“Pacific Airshow is proud to showcase the advanced technology and aviation capabilities of these incredible machines, and more importantly, the talented and dedicated pilots who fly them and the ground crew who keep them operation at full capacity,” said Kevin Elliott, Airshow director and CEO of Code Four. “They are loud and make us proud.”

These are also the types of jets that take to the skies for the inaugural Pacific Airshow Gold Coast over Surfer’s Paradise Beach next Aug. 18 – 20, 2023.
Supersonic jets flying in the 2022 Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach include:

U.S. Navy F-35C
The F-35C is the first and world’s only long-range stealth strike fighter designed and built explicitly for Navy carrier operations. Its configuration, embedded sensors, internal fuel, and weapons capacity, aligned edges, and state of the art manufacturing processes all contribute to the F-35’s unique Very Low Observable stealth performance. This enables pilots to evade enemy detection and operate in anti-access and contested environments. The F-35 C can reach speeds of Mach 1.6 but pilot Lt. Joe “811” Calvi to maintain average speed of about 500 miles an hour over Huntington Beach.

U. S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet “Rhino”
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet entered fleet service in 1999, as the replacement for the F-14 Tomcat. The Super Hornet is the second major model upgrade since the inception of the F/A-18 aircraft program highly capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strike. The F/A-18 Super Hornet can reach speeds more than Mach 1.8. The F/A – 18 Super Hornet will be flown by Lt. Garrett “Hana” Sherwood.

The PACAF F-16
Demonstration team operates from Misawa Air Base in Japan and promotes position relationships between the United States and nations across the Western Pacific. The team demonstrates the awesome power and maneuverability of the F-16 to the delight of aviation enthusiasts everywhere. Earlier this year the PACAF F-16 demo performed at the Japanese American Friendship Festival in Tokyo. Prior to joining the Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri lead the PACAF F-16 demo team. The F-16 Viper demo is now piloted by Maj. Josiah “Sirius” Gaffney.

Powerful Support and Transport
While supersonic jets may take center stage, the workhorses of the military’s flying fleet are the transport aircraft that carry troops, supplies and fuels. This year’s Pacific Airshow will feature two of these powerful aircraft – the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster and the U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules.

U.S. Air Force C-17 The Mighty Moose
The C-17 West Coast Demo team showcases the airlift capabilities of The Might Moose. This aircraft is designed to airdrop 102 paratroopers with their accompanying equipment and boasts a maximum payload capacity of 85 tons. With a payload of 82 tons and full fuel tanks, the C-17 has a range of 2,400 miles with an impressive cruise speed of approximately 523 miles per hour. The design of this aircraft allows it to operate through small airfields and it’s capable of landing at Long Beach Airport’s shortest runway, 8R/26L which is 3,918 feet long. Maj. Doc Schumacher will be flying the C-17.

U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules
The C-130J flying in the Pacific Airshow is from the 146th Airlift Wing at Channel Islands Air National Guard Base. It will be demonstrating the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) which can drop up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant in less than 10 seconds across a quarter-mile line. The C-130J pilot is Capt. Cameron Sheppard
The first C-130J Hercules took flight in April 1996 and to date 500 have been built. This four-engine turboprop transport aircraft can carry helicopters, armored vehicles, troops, and supplies with a maximum payload of 21 tons. Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. The C-130J cruises at around 500 mph at 22,000 feet. Maj. Doc Schumacher will be flying the C-17.
These aircraft will take to the skies all three days of the Pacific Airshow. For more information and premium tickets, please visit www.pacificairshow.com, and follow Pacific Airshow on social media @pacificairshow.
Since its launch in 2016, Pacific Airshow has grown to become the largest airshow in the United States by attendance attracting millions of spectators to Southern California every fall. Spanning over three days, the Airshow features the best in military and civilian flight demonstrations from teams all over the world, including past performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Royal Air Force Red Arrows, and Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The family-friendly weekend is lauded for its showcase of pop-culture featuring live music, premium ocean-front hospitality, VIP social events, STEM activities and more. Pacific Airshow has been recognized by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the Civilian Airshow Site of the Year in both 2018 and 2019 and was named among the Top 5 Airshows by USA Today’s 10Best. The event has become the cornerstone of the fall calendar for residents and visitors from as far away as Europe and Asia while delivering a more than $105 million economic impact to the City of Huntington Beach alone and even broader economic benefits to the County of Orange and Southern California.
Now with its scheduled expansion to the Gold Coast of Australia in August of 2023, Pacific Airshow will become the largest airshow franchise in the world and the only airshow to host two international editions.
For more information, please visit www.pacificairshow.com, follow Pacific Airshow on social media @pacificairshow and download the mobile app from the app store.

Modern day Mr. Rogers to appear at Segerstrom

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Modern day Mr. Rogers to appear at Segerstrom

A modern-day Mr. Rogers with hipster appeal, Joshua Holden and his puppet sidekick, Mr. Nicholas, are bringing their award-winning family production The Joshua Show to Segerstrom Center for the Arts. When Mr. Nicholas makes an unnerving self-discovery that causes him to spiral down a path of loneliness and hopeless despair, it’s up to Joshua and his cast of characters, including Larry the Lint and the Wonderbook, to show his best friend the joy in being yourself.

With live music, tap dancing, physical comedy, and multiple styles of puppetry, this whimsical show is sure to bring out everyone’s joyful side. Come discover why Joshua Holden was named one of “20 Theatre Workers You Should Know” by “American Theatre” magazine.

Joshua was on the Broadway national tour of AVENUE Q, the Lead Puppeteer in Peter Pan 360 (ThreeSixty Entertainment), and garnered an Arts Impulse award as well as an IRNE nomination for “Best Actor In a Musical” as Bill Snibson in Me & My Girl (Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston). He worked with international street artist Banksy on his controversial piece Sirens of the Lambs. A proud Massachusetts native and an alumnus of the Walnut Hill School for the Arts, he earned a B.F.A. in Acting from The Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University.

The 10 a.m. Saturday September 24th performance of “The Joshua Show” will be a sensory friendly/relaxed performance. To give everyone in our community the opportunity to experience the joy of attending a live performance, we present a series of sensory-friendly/relaxed performances as part of our Family Series. These shows are designed specifically for those with sensory sensitivity to enjoy with their families. The 1:00pm Sunday September 25th performance of “The Joshua Show” will be ASL interpreted.

Tickets for “The Joshua Show” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts are $20 and are on sale now. They are available online at scfta.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. Group discounts for groups of 10 or more are available at (714) 755-0236. The Center offers many services for patrons with disabilities including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars and assistive listening devices. To learn more visit scfta.org/accessibilityinformation.

Segerstrom Center brings the best of professional youth performance to Orange County through the Family Series. Artists from around the world perform shows that are produced specifically for family audiences. Family Series includes both the Discovery Series, designed for children ages 4 to 8 and featuring five shows, as well as the Explorer Series, featuring three shows and geared for children ages 8 and older. Performances range from popular family titles, like Tutti Frutti’s Ugly Duckling to musicians, like Grammy winners The Okee Dokee Brothers, to innovative science performances, like Look Out! Science is Coming!

All performances include one hour of free, fun activities for families to enjoy together before the show. The Center offers these enriching experiences to provide young people and their families with opportunities to play together creatively, explore the themes and content of the performances and connect with other patrons at the Center. Pre-show activities have included puppet making, drum circles, conducting lessons, and even a silent disco!

Fall Fest at St. Irenaeus to feature silent auction bidding

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Fall Fest at St. Irenaeus to feature silent auction bidding

Lisa Sambrano, Executive Assistant at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Cypress, has been gathering many interesting donations that will be available as part of Silent Auctions at the St. Irenaeus Fall Fiesta on the weekend of September 16-18, 2022. Community members are invited to come to the Fiesta on the church grounds at 5201Evergreen Avenue and

consider bidding on some, or all, of the items.

New items for the Silent Auction this year include “Swag Bags” from all the local Catholic High Schools, including Mater Dei High School, Servite High School, Rosary Academy, Saint Joseph High School, and St. John Bosco High School. “Swag Bags,” in Australia, referred to a traveler’s bundle containing personal belongings. A slang version of “swag,” meant plunder, booty, money, or valuables. The Swag Bag donations from the high schools may include logo merchandise such as a backpack, hat, t-shirts, pullover shirt, water bottle, car stickers, drink holder, pompoms, etc. Bidders can choose which school’s Swag Bag of items, or decorated Swag Basket, they will bid on.

Parents of students who attend St. Joseph High School and St. John Bosco High School might be especially interested in placing Silent Auction bids to win the donation of $1,000 off their school’s tuition for one student at each school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Sports enthusiasts will also be able to bid on memorabilia from the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, John Elway, Troy Aikman, and Magic Johnson. There will also be an opportunity to bid on a special NASCAR driving experience.

The Fall Fiesta Committee has partnered with a company that will be sending some Star Wars Memorabilia to auction off. The details of these items are not known at this time, so interested parties are asked to come to the Fiesta and check out whatever Star Wars items are sent.

Lisa Sambrano is still collecting donations for the Silent Auctions, so if any individuals or businesses would like to donate items for the Silent Auctions, please contact Lisa Sambrano at ls*******@********ss.org or call St. Irenaeus Church office at 714-826-0760.

Come to the Fall Fiesta at St. Irenaeus Church during the following Fiesta Hours:
Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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