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Articles by Tony Aiello
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.
A Dedicated Community Member Leaves Us
La Mirada~All of us at the La Mirada Blog, along with the rest of the La Mirada community, are very saddened about the recent news of the passing of Bob Jenkins of La Mirada.
Jenkins died Tuesday morning after a short battle with Luekemia. He was diagnosed in May.
He courted and married his wife Jeanette, who used to work at the old La Mirada Columbia Savings.
A very active, long-time community resident, business leader, and servant, Jenkins among other endeavors was the President of the La Mirada Community Services Foundation; chairing the "4 La Mirada Kids Carnival" the last few years. He was also very involved with the Relay for Life, motivated by personal loss.
Jenkins was an early supporter, believer, and contributor to the La Mirada Blog. Because of Jenkins confidence in us, we strived to make ourselves more relevant. I can never thank him enough.
Our prayers are with his wife Jeanette, and the entire Jenkins family.
BOB JENKINS ARRANGEMENTS
Tues 7/6
Chapel of Memories
12626 Woods Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
Phone Number: (562) 863-8731
Viewing 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rosary 7:00 PM
Wed 7/7
Beatitudes of our Lord Church
3013 S. Santa Gertrudes Avenue
La Mirada, CA
Funeral 10:00 AM
Burial - Olive Lawn
following Funeral service
MOWLES TO RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL IN 2011
La Mirada~Former La Mirada Community Services President, Larry Mowles has announced his candidacy for the March 2011 La Mirada City Council election.
Hal Malkin, Pete Dames, and Steve Jones' terms will be up. Malkin long ago announced he is not seeking re-election, paving the way for Mowles. Jones is sure to run again, and Dames has still not made it clear.
All-Star High School Football Game at Cerritos College
Norwalk~Three members from La Mirada's CIF Championship team will play in the annual 605 All-Star High School Football Classic this Saturday beginning at 6:05 PM at Cerritios College.
Representing the Matadores will be RJ Lujan, Ralph Gramajo, and Alejandro Magana.
A Fine Campaign for a Group of Fine Young Men
La Mirada~The Matadore of La Mirada High's baseball team, bowed to Mira Costa last Friday in the CIF Div. II quarterfinals, 9-4, falling short of another CIF title, but a fantastic season none the less.
Thank you to the Matadore program for allowing me to be the Announcer for the home games this past season, I truly enjoyed it.
For more information on the final game and a wrap-up of the season visit http://lamiradahighbaseball.com/.
LA MIRADA HOLDS ON FOR WIN; ADVANCE, WILL HOST QUARTERFINAL GAME FRIDAY
La Mirada, coupled with their victory, also received help fom Manhattan Beach's Mira Costa, when they beat Cypress, to set up a Mat's home contest Friday
Rialto~The La Mirada High School baseball team beat Rialto today 2-1 , winning their thirteenth straight and 20 of their last 21; advancing to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs.
The game was a quick-paced good old fashioned pitching duel, with a stiff breeze benefiting both hurlers; however Daniel Poncedeleon came out on top, dishing out a complete game 6-hitter.
President of New LM Supermarket on Webcast
La Mirada's "The Shakedown" band members also guest
La Mirada~A new supermarket is coming to La Mirada.
Bestway Supermarket of Gardena is opening a new store at the former Vons location at 12721 Valley View Avenue at Imperial Highway. The scheduled opening is for this Wednesday, May 26th-with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. hosted by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.
Naresh Solanki, Bestway President was a guest on "The La Mirada Blog Radio Show" w/ Tony Aiello, a LIVE webcast, this past Monday on www.adviceradio.com. Solanki revealed what the new market will bring to the La Mirada community.
The program is available as a podcast on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lamiradablog, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lamiradablog , and at www.adviceradio.com/podcast or ou can listen by clicking here.
Also scheduled for the program, band members from "The Shakedown" a group originating and living in La Mirada.
Soccer Signups in La Mirada
La Mirada~The La Mirada Soccer Association will be having signup opportunities the next two weekends for the upcoming season for kids ages 4, to as old as 18.
Signups/Registration will be Saturdays, May 15 & 22nd at Benton Middle School from 9am-3pm; and Sunday's May 16 & 23rd from 10am-3pm.
For more information on requirements and fees, please visit the Association's web-site in our La Mirada Links section or simply click here.
First Showdown Goes to Matadores
La Mirada~One of the wonders of the game of baseball is, whenever you think you've seen it all, you know you never will.
In today's game, the Matadores-in a crucial first-place battle with Mayfair looked like as if they were on their way to losing, with no momentum, as Mayfair was in control 2-0, through four innings.
With the Matadores batting in the bottom of the fifth and two outs, Andres Rodriguez struck out swinging, but the Mayfair catcher dropped the ball and allowed Rodriguez to reach first base-extending the inning.
The Matadores then scored 10 straight runs in the frame; and eventually going on to win 10-3.
The Matadores (15-8, 6-1), now have sole possession of first place in the Suburban League, with five league games remaining.
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