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.”
Improvements in West La Mirada Continue
La Mirada~The second phase of the Foster Park Improvements project continues in the area bounded by Imperial Highway to the north, Milan Creek to the south, Clearwood Avenue to the east, and Marquardt Avenue to the west.
Storm drain piping and catch basins have been installed to prevent street flooding and redirect the water to underground storm drains. Relocation of water and sewer pipe, street tree removal, and replacement and resurfacing of all streets continues within the project area.
The $4.8 million project is funded with Redevelopment and Community Development Block Grant funds.
"The current state of the project reflects a completion level of approximately 55 percent," says Public Works Director Steve Forster. "The third phase of improvements is being finalized and should be ready to bid by the time Phase 2 is complete by spring 2012."
Work currently in progress includes reconstruction of Marquardt Avenue, and parkway landscape repairs. Work south of Foster Road is expected to begin in the beginning of next year, however, with recent developing news regarding redevelopment agencies being eliminated by the state, this final phase could be in jeopardy.
For more information, call Public Works at (562) 902-2385.
Beatitudes to Host Annual Open House
La Mirada~Beatitudes of Our Lord School will hold its annual Open House on Sunday January 29th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome to tour the school and learn about the outstanding education and extracurricular programs Beatitudes offers kindergarten through eighth grade students.
In addition, the Beatitudes School Choir will perform during the 10:00am mass and at the continental breakfast that will be served in Marron Hall following Mass.
Local Restaurant to Host Fundraiser for Elementary School
Whittier~A fundraiser will be held Tuesday, January 24th between 4-9 p.m. for Scott Ave Elementary School in Whittier.
The host site will be the KFC in Whittier at 16161 Leffingwell Rd (Leffingwell Rd & First Ave).
The school will receive 20% of all pre-tax sales when presented with a flyer to a store salesperson. Grab some dinner and help Scott Ave Elementary raise money to assist kids in their education.
The flyer can be downloaded online at http://ewcsd.org/schools/scottave/ or at www.facebook.com/kfcwhittier. For additional information contact KFC Whittier’s Richard Hopkins at rhopkins03@verizon.net or (562) 943-1818.
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.
Industrial Area in La Mirada Gets a Boost
La Mirada~The La Mirada Planning Commission recently approved the opening of a new Ahern Equipment Rentals facility in La Mirada. Centrally located between current ren
tal centers in Long Beach, Brea, and Santa Ana, the new La Mirada branch will consolidate operations into one facility. While the company has retained its current workforce, while new employment opportunities will become available.The 125,000-square-foot facility will house administrative offices, rental equipment storage, a repair shop, and several delivery trucks.
The location in La Mirada's industrial business area is expected to reduce the company's transportation costs. Ahern Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental companies in the southwest, specializing in equipment rental and sales as well as providing a wide selection of contractor supplies, parts and equipment service options.
Ahern Equipment Rentals joins other recent business developments in La Mirada, such as a new Big 5 Sporting Goods, the City's first 7-11 convenience store, and TEC Equipment's facility expansion into the formerly vacant Rancho Mirada Chevrolet site. Each of these new businesses will create new revenues and employment opportunities in La Mirada.
Latest McCoy/Rigby Show Offers Hitchcock With a Twist
Tony Award-Winng Comedy Thriller; HItchcock Meets Hilarity!
La Mirada~Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!
This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!
A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!
The 39 Steps opens January 20th and runs through February 12th, 2012 at the beautiful La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
To reserve your seat online click here or call the box office at (562) 944-9801.
For more info visit http://www.lamiradatheatre.com/39steps.htm
Check Out This HD Treat From London at La Mirada Theatre
Captured Live in London in HD and Shown on Our Giant Screen Friday, January 13th at 8 PM!
La Mirada~The National Theatre Live series continues at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts with the screening of Colloborators, a new play by John Hodge, screenwriter of Trainspotting, Shallow Grave and The Beach.
The screening is Friday, January 13th at 8 p.m.
Inspired by historical facts, the play is set in 1938 Moscow where a man is offered a commission to write a play about Joseph Stalin for the leaders 60th birthday.
Starring Alex Jennings and Simon Russell Beale, tickets are $20 and may be reserved on-line here or by calling the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts ticket office at (562) 944-9801.
