All Five La Mirada Little League Teams Win Their District All-Star Tournaments
7/22/13 19:39 UPDATE: The La Mirada Little League Junior All-Stars pulled off a stunning victory, coming from behind in the 6th inning to beat Manhattan Beach 7-4 at Santa Ana this past Saturday in the Southern California Divisional/Sub-Division III Tournament.
Manhattan Beach started off the game by scoring three runs in the first inning and a then a solo homerun in the 4th put them up 4-0.
La Mirada finally got on the board in the 5th inning with a base hit from Nick Rios and a home run from RJ Lan.
In the top of the 6th, La Mirada's bats came alive with a base hit from Isaiah Carreon and Jake Bale. Starting pitcher Jose Gutierrez hit a shot to right field, cutting the Beach lead to 4-3. With two outs Beach intentionally walked RJ Lan-who had homered earlier-to load the bases.
Chad Wilson was next up and hit a 2-2 count out and over for a grand slam giving La Mirada the 7-4 lead.
La Mirada held off Manhattan Beach in the 6th and 7th to win Game One of the Sub-Division III Tournament.
Tonight, La Mirada beat Glendora National 12-1. They will tomorrow evening (Tuesday) at 7:15 in the championship game.
ORIGINAL POST: Junior Team Advances to So Cal Divisional Today in Santa Ana
Talk about a strong showing.
All five of La Mirada Little League's (LMLL) All-Star teams, the 9-10 & 10-11 year-olds, along with the Little League division (11-12), and Junior and Senior Divisions all won championships recently in their respective District All-Star Tournaments.
La Mirada plays in Little League District 29.
The various District 29 All-Star Tournaments began on June 22 and ran through July 9th. As far as LMLL has been able to verify, this is the first time in league history that all five divisions in LMLL won their district tournaments.
All five teams moved on to represent La Mirada Little League and District 29 in the Section 5 Double Elimination Tournament which began this past Saturday July 13th and finished up Thursday, July 18th.
The 9-10 Tournament and Senior Tournament was hosted by District 29 and the games were played at Bellis Park in Buena Park. The 9-10 Team was eliminated in two games and the Senior’s made it to the championship game, but lost, finishing in second place.
The 10-11 team played at Veteran's Park in Yorba Linda as that tournament was hosted by District 56. They were also eliminated in two games.
The Little League Division tournament was hosted by District 38 and was played at Stearns Park in Long Beach. This LMLL team also made it to the championship game, but lost.
In the Junior Division tournament played at Memorial Park in Santa Ana and hosted by District 30, LMLL won the Section 5 Championship beating Golden Hill Little league, 3-0.
The team now advances to the Southern California Divisional Tournament which begins tomorrow, July 20th. The Section 5 games will be played again at Memorial Park in Santa Ana, with the LMLL Juniors playing today at 3 p.m.
If you would like to view results and follow the Junior team’s progress in the tournament beginning tomorrow visit the LMLL website at http://www.lamiradalittleleague.com
Walgreens La Mirada to Host Grand Opening
La Mirada~The new Walgreens in La Mirada, open since last month, will host a special grand opening celebration tomorrow July 19th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
“You can participate in a raffle where you can win movie tickets and other great prizes”, said Store Manager Sam Meas,"we will also have live music with a DJ and giveaways.”
Meas told us there also will be representatives from other local businesses at the event.
The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new member beginning at 11 a.m. with local dignitaries expected to
attend.
American mixed martial artist and UFC fighter Mark Munoz is scheduled to appear from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The store is located within the newly renovated Crossroads Center at 14885 Telegraph Road in La Mirada.
For more information call (562) 777-3405.
Sunday Polo Buddies Class Opens at Splash!
The Polo Buddies class at Splash! Regional Aquatics Center in La Mirada has opened a new section on Sundays.
Polo Buddies is an entry level water polo class for kids with Autism, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), or those kids who may need more personalized instruction. Boys and Girls ages 7-15 are welcome and all children must be water safe and able to follow verbal directions.
The Saturday class filled up in just a couple of months and neciitating the need to open a Sunday section with classes are ongoing and year around.
For more information and a video on the class, please go to the 'Polo Buddies' tab at www.shaquatics.net.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report June 24th-July 7th
The following is the La Mirada crime report for the last two weeks June 24-July 7th, 2013:
Robbery-An armed robbery was reported on the 16400 Valley View Ave. Cash, a cell phone, and a wallet was stolen in the incident. The suspects fled without being identified. No injuries were reported. | A robbery was reported at Creek Park on June 29. Three male suspects, ages ranging from 16-20 years, approached the victim with a handgun. The suspects took the victim's cash and a pocket knife.
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 14100 block of Mansa Dr. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. The incident remains under investigation. | A shooting occurred on the 14300 block of San Ardo Dr. The male suspect fired five rounds at the victim, striking the victim in the leg. The victim was transported to Irvine Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation.
Residential Burglary-An attempted burglary via a bathroom window was reported on the 14600 block of La Fonda Dr. | An incident occurred on the 14800 block of Crosswood Rd. Costume jewelry and window screens were stolen from the residence. | Cash was reported stolen in a burglary that occurred on the 13000 block of Woodridge Ave. | A burglary was reported on the 13600 block of Valley View Ave. A tablet PC and a handgun were stolen from the residence. | A television was reported stolen from a residence on the 15700 block of Orsa Dr. | A burglary occurred on the 15000 block of Tricia Lane. It was unknown if anything was missing from the location.
Sign-Ups This Weekend for La Mirada Girls Softball 2013 Fall Season
La Mirada~Sign-ups for the La Mirada Girls Softball Association 2013 Fall Ball season will take place this Saturday and Sunday July 13th & 14th, for residents and non-residents at Behringer Park North from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Also, girls may sign up Monday July 15th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mirada Resource Center.
Check out their website for more news, updates and additional dates to sign up at www.eteamz.com/lmgsa
The fees for girls 8-18U are $85.00 for residents and $100.00 for non-residents.
The season runs from August to November, and new players must bring their driver license, birth certificate and a current utility bill.
For more information or if special arrangements need to be made for a sign up time or date please contact the league president at 562-522-6077.
Jeff Boynton Appointed as New City Manager
La Mirada~The City Council has appointed Jeff Boynton as the new City Manager of La Mirada after a 5-0 vote at its meeting this past Tuesday.
Boynton, 34, will replace the retiring Tom Robinson who has held the position since August of 2009, when he replaced Andrea Travis.
We caught up with Boynton yesterday morning and he provided this statement to the La Mirada Blog, “I am honored to be selected by the City Council to serve as City Manager.
La Mirada is a great community, and I’m looking forward to building upon its strengths as a safe, attractive, and family friendly place to live and work. La Mirada has a bright future, and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it,” he said.
The move is to become effective September 16th, with a contract to be considered at the July 23rd City Council meeting.
Boynton was hired by the city in 2001 as an administrative aide.
La Mirada Honors Military Members With Blue Star Banners
La Mirada~The La Mirada City Council honored two city residents serving in the U.S. Army and their family members during a Blue Star Banner presentation at the Council meeting on Tuesday.
U.S. Army Privates Alexandra and Taylor Ramirez are twin sisters who enlisted in the Army together in December 2012. They were raised in La Mirada and attended Gardenhill Elementary School, Hutchinson Middle School and La Mirada High School.
After attending boot camp in Oklahoma, the sisters were transferred to the Army training center at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to complete their advanced individual
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| Delaine Powers accepts a Blue Star Banner from Mayor Steve DeRuse at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Powers has twin daughters serving in the United States Army |
training to become Military Police.
Alexandra and Taylor’s mother, Delaine Powers, attended the council meeting and was presented with the Blue Star banners in honor of her daughters’ service to our country.
The Blue Star program originated during World War I as a way for families to indicate that a loved one was serving in the military by displaying a Blue Star Banner in the front window of their homes. This practice continues today throughout the country as a way for families and their community to honor those currently serving.
La Mirada has recognized 70 service men and women and their families through the City’s Blue Star Program.
La Mirada residents with family members serving in the military, including activated members of the National Guard and Reserves, can complete an application form on the City’s website and receive a Blue Star poster in the mail to display in your home. Also, the service member’s name, picture and rank will be displayed on the City’s website.
For more information, call (562) 943-1031 or visit www.cityoflamirada.org.
La Mirada Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
La Mirada's summer concert series begins tonight, Thursday, July 11, at La Mirada Regional Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tonight's concert features World Tour: Legends of Rock playing your favorite classic rock cover songs. Fans of classic rock bands such as Cheap Trick, Def Leppard, Journey, and AC/DC won't want to miss World Tour: Legends of Rock!
Great food will be available for purchase and children can enjoy a variety of activities, so bring the whole family.
Concerts Under the Stars will be held every Thursday, July 11 through August 29, at La Mirada Regional Park. The Stroll in the Park will be held Thursday, July 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Creek Park.
La Mirada Chamber New Website Now Up and Running
La Mirada~A new website has debuted for the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce featuring a member center, events section, a member spotlight recognition, and so much more.
President Dustin Dahl told the La Mirada Blog the board is “very excited to go live” with their new website and is eager to show the members what they have been working on the last few months.
The new site at www.lamiradachamber.org features menu interactive tools highlighting the many benefits of becoming a La Mirada Chamber member including a membership center, calendar, maps, directory, current news, and much more.
Helping businesses grow in the La Mirada area since 1958, the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce has a rich history of being considered one of the most prestigious chambers in Southern California.
For more information call (562) 902-1970.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on San Ardo and Grayville
Residential Burglary-Three residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 15200 block of Granada Ave. A video game system was stolen from the home. A burglary was reported on the 14400 block of San Ardo Dr. Purses and a television were stolen from the residence. A burglary was also reported on the 16000 block of Grayville Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a storage area was reported in a complex at Leffingwell Rd and Telegraph Rd. Heaters and various videos were stolen in the incident.
Vehicle Burglary-Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. Various tools were stolen from a vehicle on the 14700 block of Artesia Blvd. Miscellaneous items were stolen from a vehicle on the 15300 block of Hayford Dr. A cell phone charger was stolen in a window smash burglary on the 12700 block of Oxford Dr. A burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Lisburn Pl. A burglary was reported on the 15300 block of Barnwall St. A subject was taken into custody in connection with the burglary.
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