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Articles by Mark Royston
La Mirada Library to Host Semi-Annual Book Sale
La Mirada~The Friends of the La Mirada Public Library, or “Friends of the Library” (FOL), will host its next semi-annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fundraising event will be held at the La Mirada Activity Center, 13810 La Mirada Blvd. (behind the fire station), in the City of La Mirada.
The book sale will offer a w
ide selection of quality secondhand hardcover and paperback books as well as audio and video materials at bargain-basement prices. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., customers may buy bags to fill with books for only $3.00 per bag.
“As always, we will have a fantastic variety of materials for patrons to choose from,” said FOL Ways and Means Vice President Hal Malkin. “Everyone from young readers to senior learners will find something that will appeal to them at affordable prices.”
Proceeds from FOL book sales and other projects are used to support the library in different ways. “The money we raise,” explained FOL President Malena Hough, “helps to supplement the library’s book collection and present live shows for children and the community.”
“We invite anyone who shares our passion for the library to join the Friends of the La Mirada Public Library,” Hough said. Information about FOL is available at the library and the book sale.
The Friends of the La Mirada Public Library, Inc., is a nonprofit association of community-minded individuals committed to focusing public attention on the library’s services, facilities, and needs, and to encouraging and facilitating gifts and donations in support of the library.
Friends of the Library Report Good Sales on E-Bay
La Mirada~At the monthly Friends of the Library meeting, Cathy Ferrin reported e-Bay Book sales in excess of $700 for July and August. Cathy spent many hours setting up the system and is pleased to see its success.
Other news reported at the meeting included Irene Bridich’s report of four new members and one new Life Membership.
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| Friends
of the La Mirada members Irene Bridich, Katie Nordbak, Howie Beach,
Mark Royston, and Dana Taylor were at the La Mirada Blog Fest |
The Fall Sale of Books is scheduled for Saturday, October 6th. This is a great way to stock your own library for reading
during those chilly winter months. There will be a wide variety of books available.
There will be fundraisers at the Dale Tiffany store (14765 Firestone in La Mirada) on Monday, November 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at Polly’s Pies at a date still to be confirmed. Twenty percent of all purchases will be given to the Friends of the La Mirada Library. Contact Cathy Ferrin or Malena Hough at lamiradafol@hotmail.com for details.
The Friends of the Library reported good attendance at the La Mirada Blog Fest on Saturday August 18. Helpers included Lynn Allen, Howie Beach, Irene Bridich, Cathy Ferrin, Malena Hough, Katie Nordbak, Mark Royston and John Vogler.
Living Faith Church Recognizes Community Leaders
La Mirada~Living Faith Church gave out their first annual community awards at their Sunday service on March 13.
Pastor Jack Miranda first gave an award to Dr. Jean Maddox for her 13 years service as Principal of Foster Road Elementary School. She was given a Foster Road street sign that was obtained from the City when they changed out the street signs some years ago.
Next, Christine Albanese, Deputy District Attorney was awarded the Angel's Wings Award for all she does "under the radar" as she teaches a 5th grade class on life issues.
Newly reelected councilman Steve Jones was given an award in recognition of the fine leadership of our City Council. Retiring City Council members (after 17 years of service) Hal Malkin and Pete Dames were given awards in appreciation of their service to La Mirada.
Members of the local service clubs including Ebell, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Foster Road PTA, La Mirada Community Services and El Camino High School Positives Alternative Club were all recognized for their community service.
The chair-persons for Relay For Life and La Mirada Calvary Chapel were given awards for their tremendous service to the Community.
Lou & Sylvia Piltz, and Gerald & Harriette Peebler were given awards for seventy years of marriage.
It was a great recognition of those serving the Community and we look forward to many more of these programs.
Hats Off at the Kiwanis Installation Dinner
La Mirada~On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, members of the La Mirada Kiwanis Club, spouses and friends met for an installation dinner of the new term of the La Mirada Kiwanis Club.
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| Longtime Kiwanian Tony Armas with outgoing President, Debbie Scheibel |
All in all, the plusses well outweighed any negatives. The Club enjoyed a membership growth from 34 to 52; and for the math inclined, that’s a 53% increase.
Kiwanis also hosted the second annual Duck Race, served Tri-Tips at the 3rd of July City fireworks show, sold fireworks, and sold hamburgers at the city Stroll in the Park. We served pancakes to all comers at many, many youth activities. We cooked the pancakes for the Knabe Katch and treated some 50 plus children to a Shopping Spree last Christmas at Sears, with breakfast after at Ruby’s.
When everything was totaled, we logged in 1783 hours on 89 projects, spending over $17,000 on service projects. We gave out $11,000 in Scholarships to local seniors plus over $12, 500 in donations. Debbie thanked all members for their efforts and singled out some special members for their continuing efforts.
She called up Tony Armas, Ronnie Knight, John Tovar, Reed Taylor and Lou Piltz, giving them awards for their continuing efforts. She gave hats to each to signify their specialty, with Tony getting a hot dog hat, Ron, a patriotic hat, John, an umbrella hat, Reed, a Fire Chief hat and Lou, a wizard hat.
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