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Articles by Tony Aiello
Pancakes and Fishing Hosted by Knabe This Saturday at Regional Park
La Mirada~Youngsters get out your fishing rods, the fishing derby is this Saturday!
Fourth Supervisorial District Supervisor, Don Knabe and The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will host the 14th Annual Knabe Katch “Family Fishing Day” at the lake at La Mirada Regional Park this Saturday, September 18th, from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM.
Over 1000 youth and their parents are expected to attend this year’s event. More than 100 volunteers will be available to assist and mentor the youth from the local Junior League organization.
The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada will be providing it's famous pancake breakfast, bright and early, and free of charge at 7:00 AM.
Participating partners include the California Department of Fish and Game and the City of La Mirada who will provide free educational stations, bait, and a limited number of fishing rods that will be available on loan.
La Mirada Regional Park is located at 13701 Adelfa Avenue, La Mirada.
De Ruse Announces He’s Running for City Council
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council Race in March of next year, may have just got a little more interesting.
La Mirada resident Steve De Ruse has announced he will be filing for candidacy in the upcoming La Mirada City Council election on March 8, 2011.
De Ruse, a La Mirada resident since 1976, joins Larry Mowles as individuals who have expressed their desire to run for council.
Three seats are up for grabs; those of Steve Jones, Hal Malkin, and Pete Dames.
Malkin, a council member since 1994, has already announced he will not be seeking a fifth term. Dames, also in line for a fifth, has declined to commit one way or another, which is customary for him. Jones is sure to run again, although not confirmed.
De Ruse currently is a second-term member of the La Mirada Community Services Commission.
What’s Going On With the KFI Tower?
Blinding Lights Are Not Permanent
La Mirada~ Chances are, if you live in Southern California you have noticed it.
Chances are, if you live in the La Mirada area, you can't help but notice it.
The KFI Tower-an iconic monument in La Mirada since 1948-has been running amuck lately, with high intensity, almost blinding, strobe lights blinking, that can be seen throughout the metropolitan basin. Normally the bright lights or on only during the day, and the red ones at night.
We have received numerous emails here at the La Mirada Blog from residents; most expressing the lights are way to bright.
Bob Cymbolin wrote us: "This thing is way too bright and imposing...and it is constantly flashing. Is there any way to stop it? Everyone wants safety, but this high intensity flashing day and night is way overboard. You can see it for miles across the southland."
The original tower collapsed after a single engine plane crashed into it in 2004, killing Jim and Mary Ghosoph, who were traveling to Fullerton Airport from El Monte. In 2008, a new tower was constructed with new high intensity red flashing lights and other safety upgrades.
City Officials Get Residents Geared up for Undertaking
La Mirada~About 100 residents showed up this past Tuesday evening for the Valley View Avenue Grade Separation Community Meeting hosted by the cities of La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs at the La Mirada Activity Center.
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| La Mirada residents look at the plans |
The long awaited $75 million project-which is fully funded-is a joint effort between the two cities, Caltrans and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF).
By creating an underpass at the railroad tracks, the project will lower the Valley View/Stage Road intersection, eliminating the railroad crossing, allowing trains to cross over Valley View on a bridge.
With no train delays, this will enable traffic to flow freely, minimize delays, dramatically improve public safety, and reduce noise at the intersection.
The proposed construction schedule has most of the major work beginning early 2011 and continuing through mid-2013.
Most of the residents at the meeting live in the adjacent areas of the project. Their main concern was the hopeful reduction of train horns-a nuisance to a lot of residents for many years.
VIDEO: Fire Starts in La Mirada Backyard
La Mirada~A fire broke out in the backyard at 12803 Graff, in La Mirada yesterday afternoon. Firefighters from Station 49 in La Mirada responded and quickly doused the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Incorrect address is given in video.
See the raw video: http://youtu.be/qypsXXtSP9U
Come and Celebrate La Mirada Living Past and Present This Saturday
La Mirada~The 1st annual La Mirada BlogFest, a reunion/gathering of La Mirada residents past and present, will take place this Saturday, August 14th at Regional Park, 11:30am-6:00pm.
Come and see the La Mirada band, "The Shakedown" perform beginning at 1:00.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food, games, supplies, bbq's, etc. The event will be in the general area of the old La Mirada plunge site.
The vision for the future is to have an art/food/music festival every August to celebrate the legacy, heritage, and traditions of La Mirada.
Later in the evening, Neff High School will be holding it's 40th reunion at the Fullerton Marriott, and a picnic the next day at Neff Park, Sunday, Aug. 15th at 1:00pm.
VIDEO: Firefighters Make Quick Work of Dumpster Fire
EARLIER TODAY: Dumpster fire on border of Santa Fe Springs/La Mirada, adjacent to homes in La Mirada.
http://www.youtube.com/user/lamiradablog#p/a/u/0/t3LHziT75bU
First Parent Meeting With New Administration at La Mirada High
La Mirada~A parent meeting will take place Wednesday, August 11th, at La Mirada High School from 5:00-7:00 pm.
This will be the first opportunity for parents to meet the new principal, Bill Seals, and his staff, who will share their professional backgrounds and goals for the upcoming school year at La Mirada.
Signs on campus will direct you to the location of the meeting, not yet determined. More than likely it will be held in the MPR room or gymnasium.
After the initial introduction, the staff will split up into smaller groups so parents can introduce themselves to the new administration.
Girls Softball to Have Fundraiser Tomorrow
"Silver" Team First Ever in La Mirada to Advance to Nationals; Get a Haircut and Support the Team
La Mirada~The La Mirada Girls Softball Association's 10U Silver All-Star team will be hosting a fundraiser tomorrow, July 25th from 9AM-1PM at La Mirada Barbershop, 12764 La Mirada Boulevard.
The girls qualified for the tournament by finishing fifth in state competition and are the first La Mirada Silver team ever, to make it to the big dance.
The National Championship Tournament will take place August 2nd-8th in Tucson, AZ.
Top stylists and barbers from LM Barbershop and Isabelle Marie Salon will be on hand to donate their time and talent for the team.
Prices are women-$18.00; Men and Children-$12.00; with ALL proceeds going to the La Mirada Girls Softball Association Silver All-Star team.
La Mirada Silver all stars Berlyn Carreon, Gabrielle Munoz, Sarah Duran, Tatum Anzaldo, Vanessa Ayala, Alexis Bermudez, Madeline Pirnat, Gisele Acuna, Sierra Schimmel, Clarissa Hernandez, Sydney Saucedo, Alexis Bonilla, Sarah Perez and Breanna Vasquez and Isabelle Gonzalez
Contact Maria Carreon at (562) 755-6468, for more information or to donate to the team .
Bobby Sox Tournament Coming to La Mirada
La Mirada~Bobby Soxer's from all over the Southwest will converge on La Mirada as the city is host for the 48th Annual Bobby Sox Tournament of Champions July 15-20 at Behringer Park.
For more information visit the organization's website at http://www.bobbysoxsoftball.org/.
Opportunities are available for businesses and residents to help with the tournament. Contact contact Kelli Amador at kelliamador@yahoo.com or Mandy Rjinders at
mandkns@yahoo.com.
Also, check out our links page for the local chapter of Bobby Sox and other youth sports leagues.
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