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La Mirada Presents Community Spotlight Award to Resident
Robert Esnayra Saves His Friends' Life After He Collapses While Playing Racquetball; Look For This Story in This Weekend's La Mirada Lamplighter
La Mirada~Robert Esnayra and Marco Perez were doing their usual thing this past October 31st, playing racquetball, but the day ended in a fashion they never imagined-with Robert saving Marco's life.
The two often get together at the now closed La Mirada LA Fitness to play racquetball.
On this day, while they were playing, Robert watched in fear as his partner collapsed to the ground and fell unconscious. He noticed Marco was struggling to breath and also was gasping for air.
Robert immediately started performing CPR to his friend, applying compressions to his chest, and began to call for his friend to come out of it.
He acquired the knowledge of performing CPR at a police academy and other jobs he has worked at.
Marco was not responding. A worker at the gym brought Robert an Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) unit. "After I hooked up the device it indicated he had no pulse, so I followed the instructions on the machine and administered a shock," he said.
He continued with the compressions and about a minute and a half later, before another shock was needed, Marco miraculously regained consciousness.
La Mirada Presents Community Spotlight Award to Resident
La Mirada~Robert Esnayra and Marco Perez were doing their usual thing this past October 31st, playing racquetball, but the day ended in a fashion they never imagined-with Robert saving Marco's life.
The two often get together at the now closed La Mirada LA Fitness to play racquetball.
On this day, while they were playing, Robert watched in fear as his partner collapsed to the ground and fell unconscious. He noticed Marco was struggling to breath and also was gasping for air.
Robert immediately started performing CPR to his friend, applying compressions to his chest, and began to call for his friend to come out of it.
He acquired the knowledge of performing CPR at a police academy and other jobs he has worked at.
Marco was not responding. A worker at the gym brought Robert an Automatic External Defibrilator (AED) unit. "After I hooked up the device it indicated he had no pulse, so I followed the instructions on the machine and administered a shock," he said.
He continued with the compressions and about a minute and a half later, before another shock was needed, Marco miraculously regained consciousness.
Splash! Water Slides to Open This Saturday
La Mirada~Enjoy the California sun in February at Buccaneer Bay's large slides, which will be open this Saturday, February 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cost is $4.95 for unlimited use, and includes Recreational Swim from noon to 5 p.m. in the 25-yard pool. The slides are open for anyone 48 inches and over.
For more information, call (562) 902-3191 or visit www.SplashLaMirada.com.
Museum Exhibit Honors Early Local Artist Through March
La Habra~Visit the La Habra Historical Museum, 215 E. La Habra Blvd, La Habra and learn about Betty Lou Nichols , the local artist who operated her ceramics business in La Habra from 1945-1962.
She is associated mostly with the popular head vases of the late 1940s and 1950s, yet Nichols also made a variety of figurines and paintings as well.
The exhibit, The Life and Art of Betty Lou Nichols, opens January 7 and runs through March 31, 2012.
There is no charge for admission. The museum is open on Saturday from 12-4 p.m.
Rotary Club of La Mirada Donates First iPad to Autism Class at Benton Middle School
La Mirada~In keeping with the Rotary’s more than 100 years history of community service and forward thinking leadership throughout the world, the Rotary Club of La Mirada is helping special needs children in La Mirada with a game changing device for dealing with Autism - the iPad.
The iPad has been demonstrated to be a very effective tool for dealing with all children with special needs. In particular, the iPad has proven results with Autistic children around the world. The dramatic benefits of the iPad can be seen most easily with non-verbal Autistic children due to the iPad’s intuitive nature, easy manual manipulation and overall ease of use.
Dr. Lance Williams, Medical Director of the Finding Autism Cures & Treatment Center, said. “Thanks to the incredible generosity and leadership of the Rotary Club of La Mirada the children
at Benton are getting an invaluable tool that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to at this point in time.”
The earlier an Autistic child receives intervention and therapeutic services, the better their long term outcomes become. Christine Young, the Special Education teacher at Benton who will be working with Dr. Williams to implement and take full advantage of all the iPad has to offer the severely Autistic students said “I have been wanting to use the iPad in my classroom, but couldn’t afford one yet. This life changing gift from the La Mirada Rotary will make a world of difference to my special needs kids. My heart is truly overflowing with joy."
Members of Rotary International have a long history of making great impacts in their local communities in the over 200 countries around the world, most recently having tremendous impacts globally on eliminating Polio and improving water quality in many nations.
The Rotary Club of La Mirada invites other organizations and individuals in the community to help bring this type of cutting edge technology to the neediest children in the community. Those interested in helping to provide additional i-Pads for special needs students at Benton Middle School should contact Thomas Polley at 714-994-4299.
Pictured are (l to r) Thomas Polley, Walt Jenkins, Mark Troutten, Special Education Teacher Christine Young, and Pastor Steve DeRuse.
Congress Passes Sánchez Legislation Honoring Former La Mirada Councilman
Congresswomans' Bill Renames La Mirada Post Office for Wayne Grisham
Recently, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 2158, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) which honors the accomplishments of long-time civic leader and public servant, the Honorable Wayne Grisham (R-La Mirada).
H.R. 2158 designates the U.S. Post Office located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, CA, as the “Wayne Grisham Post Office.”
“Wayne Grisham was a man of principle and great personal integrity who believed in a civil political discourse,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “Every public servant should show the same dedication as Wayne showed for our local community. Wayne truly believed in helping people and his hard work as a member of La Mirada City Council, the California State Assembly, and Congress has left an enduring impact on the community.
I look forward to the day when people will be able to see the Wayne Grisham Post Office and be reminded of the dedication of a true public servant.”
City Shopping Campaign Continues Through January 31st
La Mirada~The holidays may be a distant memory, but the City of La Mirada's eligibility deadline for its holiday shopping program goes through January 31st.
For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada, they can redeem their receipts for a $5 voucher valid toward the purchase of Splash! and Theatre tickets or city recreation classes. Shoppers can redeem up to $1,500 in receipts for a maximum of $25 in vouchers.
This program encourages community members to shop La Mirada whenever possible, year-round, including gas and groceries, to help boost sales tax dollars -the city's single largest revenue source.
City Shopping Promotion Continues Through January 31st
La Mirada~The holidays may be a distant memory, but the City of La Mirada's eligibility deadline for its holiday shopping program goes through January 31st.
For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada, they can redeem their receipts for a $5 voucher valid toward the purchase of Splash! and Theatre tickets or city recreation classes. Shoppers can redeem up to $1,500 in receipts for a maximum of $25 in vouchers.
This program encourages community members to shop La Mirada whenever possible, including gas and groceries, to help boost sales tax dollars -the city's single largest revenue source.
Spaghetti Dinner and Show Serves as Major Fund Raiser for La Mirada Meals-On-Wheels
La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis Club will host the annual Meals-On-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner and Show on Friday, January 27th from 5-8 p.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center, located behind the fire station, at 12000 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada.
Tickets in advance may be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at the Meals-On-Wheels (MOW) office which is located on the 2nd floor of the Activity Center. Tickets may be purchased the night of the event at the door. Cost is $8 for adults; $3 for children over 6, and children under 6 are free.
Dinner, provided by Bon Apetit of Biola University, will include spaghetti with sauce, grated cheese, garlic bread, salad with dressing, and drink. Canned soft drinks will be available for $1.
Desert, including some homemade fare, will be offered by the Ebell Club of La Mirada for a nominal fee. Ebell will donate all proceeds of the desert sale to MOW.
Door prizes, a raffle and 50/50 tickets for a drawing, will be available.
Take the Annual “Polar Bear Plunge” on New Years Day
La Mirada~Looking for a way to revive, and be alert for your football parties on New Years Day, after a late New Year's Eve?
A New Year's tradition in La Mirada that has grown in popularity in recent years, the annual "Polar Bear Plunge" will take place Sunday, January 1st from 2-4 p.m. at Splash! Regional Aquatics Center.
Be among the first in 2012 to plunge down the water slides of Buccaneer Bay into the chilly catch pool. Adventurers will receive a photo taken of the chilly endeavor.
This exciting adventure is available for $5 and is free for 2012 season pass holders. The heated 25 yard pool will be open for recreational swimming from 12-5 p.m. and is included with admission.
Hot chocolate, coffee and mocha's will also be available for purchase.
For more information, call Splash! at (562) 902-3191.
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