Steve DeRuse Selected as Mayor of La Mirada; Larry Mowles Mayor Pro Tem
CITY RELEASE
La Mirada~New leadership for the coming year was selected by the La Mirada City Council last month on March 26th.
Steve De Ruse was selected to serve as Mayor. Elected to the La Mirada City Council on March 8, 2011, he is senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Artesia and served nearly 13 years as a senior pastor at a church in La Mirada. He has been a small business owner, track coach for John Glenn High School, television program host, radio guest commentator, and featured speaker at men’s ministry conferences.
Mayor De Ruse served on the La Mirada Community Services Commission from November 2006 to March 2011. He served as Chairman from August 2008 through August 2010. Mayor De Ruse also served on the Citizen Task Force on City Finances and Operations from November 2009 to April 2010.
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| CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION -- The La Mirada City Council selected new leaders for the coming year during its annual reorganization on Tuesday, March 26. Pictured are (l to r) Councilmember Andrew Sarega, Councilmember Steve Jones, Mayor Steve De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Lawrence P. Mowles and Councilmember Pauline Deal. |
As a member of the La Mirada Clergy Council, he served as President of that organization from 2001 to 2005. He is also a member of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and a past president of the La Mirada Rotary Club. Mayor De Ruse is the Chair of the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) Board of Directors. Additionally, he serves on the Executive Board for the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association.
Mayor De Ruse holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and a Doctor of Ministry Degree both from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. He has been a resident of La Mirada since 1976. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have been married for 41 years and have two daughters, Adrienne and Elaine, and one grandchild.
Lawrence P. Mowles was named Mayor Pro Tem. Elected to the La Mirada City Council on March 8, 2011, he has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years.
Off-Duty Deputy Shoots and Kills Himself in La Mirada
La Mirada~A Sheriff’s deputy apparently shot and killed himself in La Mirada early Saturday morning, the Coroner's office said.
There is very little information available at this time about the suicide other than the victim being a male and it occurred around 2:00 a.m. on San Feliciano Drive.
It is unknown at this time whether the deputy was a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
We are working to obtain more details.
16:34 NEW: We can now confirm that the deputy was a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and he was off-duty at the time, according to Steve Whitmore, Sheriff's spokesperson.
Suburban League High School Baseball: Kruip Throws Six Shutout Innings in Mats Win; Monsoons’ Carpenter Throws No-No
Norwalk~Kyle Carpenter no-hit the John Glenn Eagles, giving up only three walks, as Mayfair defeated John Glenn 10-0, in a battle of unbeaten Suburban League teams.
Although Glenn (10-7, 2-1) and Mayfair (13-5, 5-0) both entered the game without a loss in league play, the Eagles were clearly overmatched.
It was the 17th straight league win, dating back to last year, for the Monsoons who have won the league title the last two seasons.
Senior Justin Davis was 3-4 with 3 RBI’s, garnering a single, double, and triple-a home run short of the cycle. Senior Nico Olvera also had three singles and an RBI for the Monsoons.
Eagle ace Cesar Arzate, victim of some shoddy Glenn defense and some bad hops, gave up three runs in the first inning and never recovered, giving up seven runs and six hits in five innings overall.
Carpenter, faced only 24 batters (three over the minimum), had seven strikeouts, and did not allow a ball out of the infield.
The two teams will play the second game of the home-and-home series Friday at Mayfair beginning at 3 p.m.
In other Suburban League action:
La Mirada, trying to keep pace with Mayfair, improved to 4-1 in league with a 11-0 victory over Norwalk. Cody Kruip pitched six shutout innings for the Matadores. The Lancers fell to 0-3 in the Suburban League.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: April 1-April 7, 2013
The following is the crime report for La Mirada the week of April1-7, 2013:
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 15100 block of Fairacres Dr. Jewelry and various other items were stolen from the residence. Another incident was reported on the 15700 block of La Barca Dr. The residence was under fumigation at the time of the burglary.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a vacant business was reported on the 14500 block of Firestone Blvd. Copper wiring and piping was taken. A burglary to a garage also was reported on the 11600 block of Arroyo Dr. Responding deputies arrested a suspect in connection with the burglary and another incident nearby.
Vehicle Burglary-A vehicle had its door lock punched on the 14200 block of Rosecrans Ave. Various items were taken from the. Another incident was reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. A cell phone, purse, and backpack containing costume jewelry were taken. A third burglary was reported on the 14200 block of Valley View Ave.
Grand Theft-A theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported on the 14800 block of Firestone Blvd. A laptop computer and text books were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft Vehicle-An older model pick-up was reported stolen from the 16500 block of Knott Ave. The vehicle was recovered several days later by the Industry Sheriff's Station. An older model Volkswagen Beatle was reported stolen from the 13000 block of La Mirada Blvd.
The Murder Of Millions Commemorated By Temples Beth Ohr (La Mirada), Beth Israel, and Beth Tikvah.
Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs this Sunday, April 7th, 2013.
Shoah, the Hebrew word meaning catastrophe or utter destruction, commemorates the atrocities committed against and the murder of 6 million Jews by the Nazis during World War II.
The Shoah (also called the Holocaust, from a Greek word meaning "sacrifice by fire,") was initiated by the members of the German National Socialist Party (Nazi), which seized power in Germany in 1933. The Nazis believed in and propagated a doctrine of racial superiority of white, Northern European males, over all other human beings.
Other members of European society, especially the Jews, were deemed "unworthy of life" and the target of violence and murder.
During World War II (1939-1945), the Nazis developed and implemented what they deemed to be the "final solution," a plan to of genocide and murder against all Jews. The homes and businesses of German Jews, and then later Jewish men and women living in German occupied countries, were confiscated by the Nazis. The Jewish home owners and business owners were then forcibly relocated to enclosed neighborhoods, ghettos and slave-labor camps, where disease, brutality, and malnutrition claimed the lives of many men, women and children.
Local Disney Artist Joseph Yakovetic featured at La Mirada Symphony Gala
Art on Display Throughout the Month of April at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
La Mirada~Popular artist and Norwalk resident, Joseph Yakovetic, will be featured at the La Mirada Symphony POPS concerts on April 6th. Mr. Yakovetic is known for his Disney, Wizard of Oz, and Gone with the Wind fine art. He is also on the Arts Placement Council of Norwalk. His painting, “Surrender Dorothy,” was issued as a limited USPS stamp. He has worked for the Disney corporation in a variety of ways, including attractions, costumes, props, set design, and children's book illustration. His art will be displayed at the La Mirada Theatre during the month of April.
Tomorrow, a free POPS concert featuring only the La Mirada Symphony will be held at 3 pm. The evening concert is a Gala Benefit to raise funds for the symphony. Mr. Yakovetic will offer live performance art painting at intermission and at a pre-show mixer sponsored by the La Mirada and Norwalk Chambers of Commerce. The “Celebration of Song” Fundraiser Concert features Tony-nominated star Susan Egan and the La Mirada Symphony performing Broadway classics. The 8 pm concert will be followed by a reception celebrating the symphony’s 50th Golden Anniversary season. The La Mirada Theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Tickets are available on-line at http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/ or by calling 562-944-9801.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Report; Burglars Hit Firestone Blvd.
The following is the weekly crime report for La Mirada for the week of March 25-31, 2013
Residential Burglary-Six residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary was reported on the 14300 block of San Ardo Dr. The location was under fumigation at the time of the incident. A burglary was reported on the 12800 block of Ocaso Ave. Two suspects were taken into custody in connection with a burglary on the 15500 block of Olive Branch Dr. An incident was reported on the 13600 block of El Espejo Rd. Cash and keys were stolen from the home. A burglary occurred on the 13400 block of Beachnut
t Ct. A rear door at the location was kicked in by unknown suspects. A watch was stolen from a residence on the 14600 block of La Fonda Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-Six commercial burglaries were reported last week. Three window smash burglaries to three different businesses in the same complex were reported on the 14700 block of Beach Blvd. An unknown amount of cash was taken from two of the businesses. Electrical wiring was reported stolen from a business on the 14500 Firestone Blvd. Two window smash burglaries were reported in the same complex on the 15000 block of Imperial Hwy. Cash and checks were stolen from the locations.
Vehicle Burglary-Two separate vehicle burglaries were reported on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. Both vehicles had their driver's side door locks punched. Various items were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 13100 block of Cheverton Dr.
Grand Theft-A grand theft was reported on the 14500 block of Rayfield Dr.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 15700 block of Birchwood St. A vehicle reported stolen from the City of Downey was recovered on the 13800 block of Adoree St.
Two “Celebration of Song” Concerts Help La Mirada Symphony Celebrate Fifty Years in Town
3 pm: FREE POPS Concert.
The La Mirada Symphony continues its Golden Anniversary season with the POPS “Celebration of the Song” concert April 6, 2013, 3 pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Music Director Robert Frelly of Chapman University will conduct Broadway favorites, including South Pacific, Oklahoma, and West Side Story.
Admission and parking is free. A $5 donation is suggested. The La Mirada Theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. For more information visit LaMiradaSymphony.com or call 714-420-0262.
8 pm: Gala Fundraiser Concert Featuring Susan Egan.
Tony-nominated Broadway star Susan Egan joins the La Mirada Symphony for a Celebration of Song Fundraiser Concert to close out the 2012-2013 season. Egan charmed audiences young and old as the original Belle in Disney's Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast and headlined as Thoroughly Modern Millie. She also holds the record for portraying Cabaret's Sally Bowles for the longest amount of time. When she's not taking the Great White Way by storm, she's busy singing with symphonies worldwide and releasing her own solo CDs.
Under Dr. Robert Frelly's baton, the La Mirada Symphony will also perform favorites from such beloved Broadway musicals as West Side Story, Oklahoma and more. Local artist Joseph Yakovetic, known for his work for the Disney Corporation, will be doing performance painting during intermission.
Stay afterward for an AfterGlow reception celebrating the symphony's 50th Golden Anniversary season.
Full price for tickets are $20 - $70, but the La Mirada and Norwalk Chambers of Commerce are partnering with LMS to offer a special discount ticket price of only $20 for any seat in the house!
Take advantage of this deep discount by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at 562-944-9801and asking for the "Chamber Discount."
The La Mirada Theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Tickets are available on-line at http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/ or by calling 562-944-9801.
La Mirada Drivers Have a New Choice at the Pump
Grand opening offers $10 of E85 Flex Fuel and biodiesel to encourage community to try clean, American-made fuel
La Mirada~Have a yellow gas cap? Propel Fuels (www.propelfuels.com), a leading retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, today announced the opening of its newest renewable fuel station, co-located at the 76 gas station at 14152 E. Imperial Highway in La Mirada. Propel’s first station in La Mirada makes it easy for consumers and fleets to fuel their vehicles with environmentally friendly, American-made fuels. As part of the opening celebration Tuesday, April 2nd through Friday, April 5th, Propel will provide local drivers and fleets $10 of free E85 Flex Fuel or biodiesel to encourage the community to experience filling with clean, quality certified, renewable fuels.
“We see California drivers and businesses prioritizing their preference for renewable fuels, so we’re expanding the number of Propel stations here in Southern California and throughout the state,” said Matt Horton, CEO of Propel. “We’re excited to bring our eighth station to the greater Los Angeles area and offer La Mirada drivers a choice to fill up with renewable, American-made fuels.”
Alert La Mirada Deputies Apprehend Burglars
La Mirada~Last week, an alert deputy was patrolling La Mirada when he saw a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle used in recent residential burglaries in the community.
He stopped and contacted the occupants, who also matched the description of the suspects described in a crime teletype that was broadcast to surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Inside, deputies recovered laptop computers, jewelry, and marijuana from the vehicle. During the investigation, it was discovered the owner of one of the laptop computers resided in the area of the traffic stop.
Deputies visited the residence and discovered the home was ransacked. The homeowner was contacted and subsequently identified the stolen property. The suspects were charged with residential burglary.
