La Mirada Neighborhood Watch Meeting Set
La Mirada~A Neighborhood Watch Meeting is scheduled for Reporting Districts 0461 and 0462. If you live in the area bounded by Imperial Highway and Rosecrans Avenue and between La Mirada Boulevard and Valley View Avenue, you are invited to attend. The meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at Gardenhill Elementary School, 14607 Gardenhill Drive.
Members of the Public Safety Team will discuss how you can protect your home and your property. Captain Maxwell of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will be the guest speaker. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and have deputies address concerns about problems specific to this neighborhood.
For additional information, call the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station at (562) 902-2960.
Man Suffers Gunshot Wound; 5 Car Burglaries in LM Last Week
The following is the crime report for La Mirada September 5-11, 2011.
Aggravated Assault
Two assaults were reported last week.
A family disturbance resulted in an assault on the 12900 block of Ocaso Ave. A person was taken into custody. A second assault was reported near Marquardt Ave and Ratliffe St. A male victim reported he suffered a graze wound from a gunshot. The suspect is unknown.
Residential Burglary
A burglary was reported on the 15900 block of Jalon Road. Electronics and a watch were stole from the residence.
Vehicle Burglary
Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. The locations include: 12200 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave.; 12800 block of La Mirada Blvd.; Adelfa Dr. and Ocaso Ave; 16100 block of Summershade Dr.; and the 12600 block of Grovedale Dr.
Grand Theft
Two grand thefts were reported. A theft of copper piping was reported on the 13000 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A vehicle's catalytic converter was stolen from the 15800 block of Glazebrook Dr.
Grand Theft Vehicle
There were two vehicle thefts. A motorcycle was stolen from the 13900 block of Ramhurst Dr. A vehicle was reported stolen from the 14900 block of Gagely Dr. The vehicle was later recovered the same day by the Buena Park Police Department.
Get the La Mirada Weekly Crime Report sent directly to your desktop or mobile device visit www.cityoflamirada.org
Five Candidates to Battle for Three Spots
Note: We have a correction in our story. Victor Juan pulled his papers and is not running for the position. Therefore, leaving only four candidates.
Norwalk~The November 8th election is quickly approaching with three seats up for grabs, to serve as a Governing Member on the Norwalk-La Mirada School District Board of Education.
The district is comprised of 17 elementary, six middle schools, and four high schools serving Norwalk, La Mirada and surrounding communities.
Lorraine Neal decided not to run for re-election, and Pauline Deal was recently appointed to a seat on the La Mirada City Council. That leaves Karen Morrison as the only incumbent running with the three spots available.
The candidates for the election, that is a little over six weeks away include: Jessie Urquidi, Diane Gramajo, Chris Pflanzer, Victor Juan and Morrison.
Make a Splash! in September
La Mirada~There is still time to make a Splash! at Buccaneer Bay daily until September 5. Buccaneer Bay will be open on weekends until September 25.
For more information, call Splash! at (562) 902-3191, or visit SplashLaMirada.com.
A Favorite in La Mirada for Decades
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Family Traditions Abound at The Carriage
La Mirada~The Voudouris family is hard at work, and has been for the past 30 years maintaining the tradition of The Carriage in La Mirada.
This casual diner will take you back to the old days with its southern home cooked meals and old fashioned menu items. The menu is packed full with pages to choose from, from breakfast to dinner, this diner really offers it all!
The most all around ordered item is the breakfast steak and eggs, but they offer all of the traditional items such omelet's, waffles, pancakes, and almost anything you can name, they have!
Nick Voudouris, restaurant manager, made sure it was known that the eggs are farm fresh- and you'll be sure to taste a difference! When talking about the menu, Nick said that if customers want to get a good homestyle breakfast, from the look, to the freshness, The Carriage uses quality ingredients and serves up generous portions.
Get Your Blog On at 2nd Annual La Mirada Blogfest August 13th
Join friends from yesterday and today at La Mirada's new "Celebration of Community" event
La Mirada~The 2nd Annual La Mirada Blogfest will be held Saturday, August 13th at La Mirada Regional Park from 11am-4pm.
Entertainment will include a live performance from today's hot La Mirada band, "The Shakedown". Also performing will be "The Groovetones", comprised of members of rival bands from yesterday's La Mirada.
Bring your own food, games, and fun as all people young and old, from yesterday and today, celebrate living and growing in La Mirada.
See old friends from long ago, your neighbor up the street, or run into a old Neff or La Mirada high friend!.
Last August, people from all over the US returned to La Mirada for the Blogfest, and this year, attendance is expected to double.
This is a grass-roots, picnic-style celebration reminiscent of yesteryear. Stay a few minutes or stay all day, if you love La Mirada, you must come by!
Summer BBQ Throwdown at SoCal Pizza
La Mirada~SoCal Pizza in La Mirada is looking for BBQ kings!
For the next four Sundays, Contestant cooks will compete on the bbq, and judges will decide the winner.
For $10.00 you will get to judge the cooks, and have all-you-can-eat ribs on July 24th, chicken on July 31st, rib eye steak on August 7th, and the "winners circle" on August14th.
Mention the La Mirada Blog, get two free sodas with any meal purchase!
For more information call 562-946-4817.
La Mirada Ebell Presents New Officers
New board making plans for 2011-2012 club year
La Mirada~The La Mirada Ebell Club is pleased to announce that Cheri Collin has accepted presidency for the 2011-2012 term.
Working with her this year are: Lorrie Larson, 1st vice president (membership); Susan Gonzales, 2nd vice president (ways and means); Ann Ferris, 3rd vice president (program); Adrian Wilkins, secretary; and Mary Abbott, treasurer.
The local Ebell Club was organized in 1956 as a way for women to socialize while serving their communities. There currently are 40 active members.
The Ebell mission annually is to award $1,000.00 scholarships to at least three local high school graduates. Members achieve that goal by supporting Bridge and Bunco tournaments, the annual bus trip to Pechanga Resort and Casino and selling desserts at the annual Meals on Wheels / Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner.
Additionally, members assist the City with its Spring Beautification awards, Memorial Day wreath-laying at Olive Lawn Memorial Park, the Rabies Shot Clinic and La Mirada High School's Safe Graduation Night party.
During the holiday season, Ebell members again aid Kiwanis by taking local children on a shopping spree. Members also help the City of La Mirada prepare Yule baskets for those in need.
Plans for these and other projects will be finalized this summer. The Club is dark in July and August. Meetings will resume at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Room 1, La Mirada City Hall. Phone Larson, , 714 521-2561, for more information.
Marilyn D. Carwile, 562 944-0585 or socalcarwiles@ca.rr.com if any questions
Council Calls for New Deal at the Table
La Mirada~In a unanimous 5-0 vote, last night the La Mirada City Council voted to have La Mirada resident and current Norwalk-La Mirada Board Trustee, Pauline Deal to take the place of recently resigned, Susan Tripp.
Deal will serve out the remainder of Tripp's term, ending in March 2013. Her school board seat expires in November and sources close to the La Mirada Blog tell us the seat will remain vacant until then, when there's an election.
Thirteen residents applied for the La Mirada appointment, and on June 28th the council narrowed the field to five including Deal, Chris Pflanzer, Edward Eng, Michael Garcia, and Paul Brown.
Brown was fourth in the city council election this past March, just missing capturing one of three seats, finishing just behind Larry Mowles.
Tonight, after interviewing all five applicants the council then deliberated and nominated Deal who will be sworn in and take her place on council at next Tuesdays regularly scheduled meeting, July 12th, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
La Mirada Annual Independence Day Celebration
La Mirada~La Mirada's annual Independence Celebration will be held Sunday, July 3 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park.
The celebration will include live music by Motown tribute band Stone Soul, as well as a flashback of 80's music by Neon Nation. A variety of tasty food will be on sale by La Mirada's local service and athletic groups. The celebration will conclude with a patriotic program and exciting fireworks spectacular.
Be sure to keep the following guidelines in mind on the day of the event:
Parking:
In addition to parking at La Mirada Regional Park, overflow parking is available at the La Mirada High School stadium lot, BIOLA University (entrance off of La Mirada Blvd.), and Civic Center Plaza.
All red curb restrictions are being enforced. Patrons parking in red zones will be issued citations.
Parking along Foster Road is allowed only after "No Parking" signs have been covered the day of the event by the City.
Shuttle Service:
La Mirada Transit will be available to transport patrons to and from the BIOLA University parking lot to La Mirada Regional Park. Shuttle service is provided from 4 to 10 p.m.
Picnic Areas:
Patrons are allowed to set-up picnic areas the morning of July 3. Caution tape and rope create trip hazards and are not allowed. Any area of the park is open to patrons unless marked for event use.
Charcoal Barbeques are not allowed.
La Mirada Regional Park is open from dawn to dusk. Overnight campers will be considered in violation of park hours and may be cited.
For more information, call Community Services at (562) 943-7277.
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