City Announces Photo Contest Winners
La Mirada~This past Tuesday at the La Mirada City Council meeting, Mayor Susan Tripp, on behalf of the city council, presented awards to this years winners of the city's annual Photo Contest.
Photographers of all ages were invited to submit photographs for the La Mirada Photo Contest. 94 photo entries from 51 participants were submitted in three categories: People/Families, Nature, and Public Places.
Driving Checkpoint Scheduled for La Mirada
La Mirada~The City of La Mirada, in conjunction with the California Office of Traffic Safety, has scheduled a DUI/Drivers Licence Checkpoint for Saturday August 29, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on westbound Imperial Highway at Santa Gertrudes Avenue in La Mirada.
For more information contact the La Mirada Sheriff's station at (562) 902-2960.
City Council Meeting Highlights
La Mirada~Let's catch up on some recent City Council activity:
July 14
-Presented David and MaryJo Harbaugh with a 50th Wedding Anniversary certificate and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre.
-Adopted ordinance adopting water conservation requirements and amended Titile 6 of the La Mirada Municipal Code (Which means you will be busted for wasting water. We will show new "water laws" soon on the LM Blog).
July 28
-Recognized and presented former advisory board members Randy Grisham, Sylvia Grotz, Kathy Keithly, Chris Pflanzer, and Jennifer Zwish with a plaque for their years of dedicated service to the La Mirada community.
August 11
-Recognized and presented Carmen Martinez, La Mirada, a certificate for her 100th birthday.
-Recognized and presented Ginny and Lynn Fairbrother with a 50th Anniversary certificate and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre.
-Adopted resolution authorizing traffic improvements on Heflin Drive adjacent to Gardenhill Elementary School to accomodate a new school exit gate.
August 25
-Recognized and presented awards to the winners of the La Mirada Photo Contest (see story).
-Conducted a public hearing and adopted resolution amending the current licensing fee schedule to include cats, and increase licensing fees for dogs.
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Buy a Day Get a Day Free at Splash!
La Mirada~Don't miss out on your last chance this season to make a Splash! Beginning August 17, for every full price paid admission, receive a free one day pass to come back and visit Splash!
Offer is valid August 17 through September 27, 2009. Not valid for same day use and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
For more information contact Splash! at (562) 902-3191 or visit the website at www.cityoflamirada.org.
Dates and Hours:
Daily: Aug 17 - Sept.7 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Weekends: Sept. 7 - Sept. 27 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Now is the Time to Start Planning for the 2010 Census
Norwalk~The one year countdown to the 2010 Census has begun, and the U.S. Census Bureau is looking to national, tribal, state and local officials, corporations and community leaders to ensure an accurate count. With Census Day quickly approaching - April 1, 2010 - the Census Bureau has already launched a critical national effort that affects the apportionment of congressional seats, and how the federal government annually allocates more than $300 billion in federal funds to state, local and tribal governments. The participation of community leaders, organizations and local governments can help make the 2010 Census the most accurate in Census history.
The 2010 Census will have one of the shortest census questionnaires since the Census process began in the United States in 1790. The 2010 Census will ask for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship and whether the householder owns or rents their home. The ten questions will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and the answers will affect people's lives for the next ten years. All personal information collected by the Census is protected by law and strictly confidential.
Rose Hills Hosts Chamber Appreciation Mixer
Whittier~Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary will be saying THANK YOU to area Chambers and their business members that support Rose Hills and its community mission throughout the year at a 10-Chamber Mixer this Thursday, August 27th, 2009 from 5-7 P.M. This event will be held at Rose Hills' Sky Rose Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., (at Main Gate) in Whittier.
Attendees will enjoy cocktails, great food, entertainment and networking with 10 Chambers (including La Mirada), from L.A County and the OC.
Call the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more info.
Sanchez to Host Housing Summit
Lakewood~Congresswoman Linda Sanchez will be hosting a Housing Summit this Saturday, August 29th at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Avenue in Lakewood.
If you have questions about the current housing market, incentives for home improvements, or projections for the future housing climate, you are invited to attend. This free event is designed to help if you are: thinking of purchasing your first home; interested in tax credits for energy efficiency; having financial difficulties with mortgage.
Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration, non-profit organizations, and major housing associations will be on hand to give presentations and answer questions. Experts will be on site to talk about the state of housing in Los Angeles County and hold workshops that will help you achieve your personal goals.
No reservation is necessary for this free public event. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Congesswoman Sanchez's office at (562) 860-5050.
New Group Forming in La Mirada
La Mirada~A new Community Action Committee is forming in La Mirada.
The inagural meeting of the still unnamed group will be this Thursday August 27th, 6:30 p.m. at Foster Road Elementary School, 13930 Foster Road in La Mirada. The meeting will be in the school's quad area and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
One of the initial projects the group hopes to work on is transforming Milan Creek into a walking/biking trail from Valley View Avenue to Marquardt Avenue; providing an additional free, fitness option in La Mirada. Also, the group will be discussing an issue in La Mirada involving placement of a reader sign in front of a church.
For more information call 562-921-5864.
Urquidi Gets Jump on Competition
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| Photo Courtesy Andres Delfin |
La Mirada~Wasting no time, Norwalk-La Mirada School Board Candidate, Jesse Urquidi, had a campaign kick-off & mixer at the Holiday Inn Thursday night.
Around a hundred people showed up-including some La Mirada Kiwanians-for a night of food, conversation and fun.
Numerous local dignitaries were spotted in the crowd including, Norwalk Mayor Cheri Kelly (whom I had a lenghty conversation with); NLMUSD Board Member Lorraine Neal; former NLMUSD Board member and current President of the La Mirada Symphony, Pat Ruiz; former NLMUSD Board Member and new La Mirada High School teacher, Leonard Shryock; and current Tanla President, Laura Williams.
Urquidi faces five other challengers for four spots in this November's election.
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