International Artist Highlights LM Arts Meeting
La Mirada~The Arts Colony of La Mirada will hold its November meeting on Monday, November 4 at the Resource Center in the La Mirada Civic Center Complex at 13700 La Mirada Blvd beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The demonstrator will be Juan "McGoo" Valencia, a watercolorist. McGoo is originally from the Philippine Islands and is an internationally distinguished artist.
The meetings are open to the art appreciating public.
For further information you may call 562-941-4116, 563-245-7940, 562-325-5954 or visit www.acolm.com.
Road Closure Scheduled for Valley View Avenue 10/25-10/28
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La Mirada~Valley View Avenue will be closed between Rosecrans Avenue and Gannet Street from 7:00 PM on October 25th to 5:00 AM on October 28th.
Businesses within the closure will be open and accessible during this period.
The Valley View Grade Separation Project, a shared effort by the Cities of La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs, Caltrans, and BNSF Railway, has made significant progress over the summer months and construction crews have successfully completed excavation work and construction of the new BNSF Railway bridge, which will separate railroad activity from pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic.
The project is ready for another major milestone as crews work to move the railroad tracks onto the new bridge this weekend.
The track relocation is scheduled to take place over this weekend and will require Valley View Avenue to be fully closed during that time.
Motorists traveling southbound on Valley View can get around the closure by turning westbound on Rosecrans, left on Marquardt, left on Borate, right on Anson, continue on to Gannet and back to Valley View.
Motorists traveling northbound can turn left on Gannet, continue on to Anson, left on Borate, right on Marquardt, right on Rosecrans and back to Valley View.
Follow detour signs and drive safely as motorists attempting to get to the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet will also be in the mix.
For questions you may call (562) 926-6334 or you can visit www.vvgs.org for more information about this project.
Public Safety Poster Contest Winners Highlights City Council Meeting
| Kindergarten & First Grade | School |
| 1st-Joseph Jung | Eastwood |
| 2nd-Sarah Wondwosen | Escalona |
| 3rd-Riku Maldonado | Gardenhill |
| Second & Third Grade | |
| 1st-Adrian Hidalgo | La Pluma |
| 2nd-Natalie Craig | Escalona |
| 3rd-Roma Vashi | Escalona |
| Fourth & Fifth Grade | |
| 1st-Nicole Vuong | Escalona |
| 2nd-Trinity Delacruz | Beatitudes |
| 3rd- Marissa Gordon | Dulles |
| Sixth through Eighth | |
| 1st-Berlyn Gonzales | Beatitudes |
| 2nd-Jannah Orbita | Beatitudes |
| 3rd-Jocelyn Diaz | Beatitudes |
| Ninth through Twelfth | |
| 1st-Natalie Day | La Mirada |
| 2nd-Erick Rodriguez | La Mirada |
| 3rd-Dimitri Moreno | La Mirada |
La Mirada~Public Safety Poster Contest winners were presented with their awards at last night’s city council meeting.
Children in kindergarten through twelfth grade participated in this year’s contest. The poster contest promotes safety awareness among La Mirada students. This year’s theme was “Play it Safe.”
Please see table for a complete list of winners.
In other City Council news:
-Introduced Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Kevin Beggs as the new La Mirada Service Area Lieutenant and Sergeant Marc Boskovich as the new Sergeant for La Mirada's Special Assignment Officers Team.
-The City is looking into the possibility of becoming a charter city and at the council meeting, after a recent application process, five residents were sworn in to serve on the City Charter Exploratory Committee.
-The Council presented Molie Schartoff with a 90th birthday recognition certificate.
-The City Council proclaimed October 21-25, 2013 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of La Mirada and made a presentation.
-A presentation was made by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation recognizing La Mirada's business friendly efforts.
Book Dedication Event for New La Mirada History Book
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| The compilers of "Reflections of McNally's Mirror," Glen Cantrell, Tony Aiello and Raymond Fernandez seen here at the Neff Barn, will be attending a Book Dedication at Oxman's Surplus. |
A new history book about La Mirada, by those who lived it
La Mirada~The first history book published about the history of La Mirada since 1970, compiled by two former childhood residents and a La Mirada native, is now complete and available for purchase.
The book, “Reflections from McNally’s Mirror,” at 9 x 6 x 2 inches features 172 pages of early La Mirada history up until the 1980’s, 138 personal stories sent in from La Mirada residents, and 292 rare pictures and photos.
Also included in the book is the entire history of the La Mirada City Council races from incorporation to today and includes the winners and all candidates.
The last history book written about La Mirada was the iconic “La Mirada: From Rancho to City” by C.W. Bob Camp published in 1970.
“Reflections from McNally’s Mirror” has been dedicated to the late Jerome Oxman, community activist and founder of Oxman’s Surplus who passed away in February of this year at 97.
There will be a special Book Dedication Event at Oxman’s this Saturday, October 26th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be an opportunity to purchase the book and meet the three authors-Glen Cantrell, Raymond Fernandez and Tony Aiello.
Oxmxan’s Surplus and Museum is located at 14128 Rosecrans Avenue, just east of Valley View Avenue.
The book is also available for purchase from Xlibris Publishing at www.lamiradabook.com.
Great Fun for the Whole Family at Halloweenfest 2013 at the Neff Estate
Costumed superheroes, fairy princesses, ghost and goblins will fill the night with laughter at the City of La Mirada’s annual Halloweenfest on Wednesday, October 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Neff Estate.
The event will feature a haunted maze, Jack-O-Lantern contest, games, crafts and tasty food for sale. This family-oriented event is perfect for all ages.
A costume contest for patrons and their pets will take place throughout the evening. Arrive early to enter and win!
The costume contest categories and start times are as follows:
Pets, 4:40 p.m.
2 and under 5:00 p.m.
3 to 5 5:30 p.m.
6 to 8 6:00 p.m.
9 to 12 6:30 p.m.
13 and up 7:00 p.m.
For more information, call Community Services at (562) 943-7277.
UPDATED: Brush Fire Spreads to Home on Fairhope Drive
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| Smoke rises from a home in La Mirada Wednesday afternoon. Photo courtesy @maand3 |
La Mirada~Los Angeles County firefighters earlier battled a structure fire originally reported at the 8300 block of Los Coyote Drive in Buena Park near Los Coyotes Country Club.
Inspector Mora of the LA County Fire Department told the La Mirada Blog the incident originally started as a brush fire and was reported at 12:13 p.m. today.
The fire spread to the backyard of a home on Fairhope Drive in the unincorporated area of Orange County west of Beach Boulevard and firefighters were quickly on scene with sufficient personnel, said Mora.
It appears just the one home has been affected with fire seen coming through the attic at one time.
No injuries have been reported and the cause is currently under investigation.
John Glenn High School to Host NLMUSD College Expo
Information on nearly 50 colleges and universities will be available to students
Norwalk~Students looking for options regarding their post-secondary educational careers are encouraged to attend the second annual Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District College Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John Glenn High School gym.
Nearly 50 colleges and universities will be on hand at the expo to give students information on application processes, majors available at their respective schools and more. The event will also feature workshops on the fundamentals of college admission, writing personal statements, community college programs and transfer options.
“Last year, 80 percent of the District’s seniors self-reported that they had planned to further their education after graduation,” said Superintendent Dr. Ruth Pérez. “With the College Expo, we want to see that number grow and encourage our students to think about life after they walk across that graduation stage.”
Norwalk High School Counselor Irene Rifilato, one of the counselors organizing the expo, said she expects a large turnout. Last year’s attendance exceeded the 500 expected. The event is open to the community, including students in elementary and middle schools and their parents. Another workshop, aimed at the transition from middle to high school, is available for younger students.
51st La Mirada Symphony Season to Open This Sunday
La Mirada~Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue is the theme of the first season concert of the La Mirada Symphony on Sunday, October 20th at 3pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Dr. Robert Frelly conducts a varied program of modern and classic pieces beginning with John Adams’ Short Ride on a Fast Machine and ending with Overture to William Tell.
The highlight of the program will be Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue performed by acclaimed pianist, Grace Fong. Ms. Fong has performed across the globe from the Disney Concert Hall to major cathedrals and concert halls throughout Europe.
Admission and parking is free, with a $5 donation suggested. For more information visit http://www.lamiradasymphony.com/.
Saturday Walk at Creek Park Will Raise Awareness For Children With Apraxia
La Mirada Resident Coordinates Local Event After Daughter Receives Help From National Organization
La Mirada~-A local woman, Laura Wetzel, is coordinating the La Mirada Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech event on Saturday, October 19th at La Mirada Creek Park. Already nearly 100 registered participants have raised over $6,000. All proceeds will benefit important Apraxia programs and research of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA).
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a very challenging and complicated neurological speech disorder in children. This little known disorder makes it difficult or impossible for children to accurately produce sounds, syllables, and/or words despite having a good understanding of language. The Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech® is held as a means to heighten awareness and funding.
Latest La Mirada Bi-Weekly Crime Report; At Least Four Assaults Reported
Aggravated Assault-A domestic assault was reported on the 15300 block of Loretta Dr. The suspect, who was the victim's significant other, attacked the victim while asleep. The incident is under investigation. A shooting occurred on the 12900 block of Duffield Ave. The victim was standing with friends in front of a house when a trio of suspects pulled up in a vehicle. After a short exchange of words, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and began shooting, then fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital and treated for a gunshot wound to the foot. The incident remains under investigation. An assault was reported on the 13200 block of Parise Dr. The suspect, who is related to the victim, was arrested by responding deputies for choking the victim. A stabbing was reported on the 14900 block of Gagely Dr. The victim was stabbed after confronting the suspect in the street regarding suspicious behavior. The incident remains under investigation.
Residential Burglary-A burglary was reported on the 15500 block of Loretta Dr. Jewelry and electronics were stolen from the residence. An incident occurred on the 12800 block of Colima Rd. It is unknown if any property was stolen. A burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Clearwater Dr. Various items and jewelry was taken from the home. Cash was reported stolen in a burglary reported on the 14300 block of Manecita Dr. A burglary was also reported on the 15400 block of Illora Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A motorcycle was reported stolen from a garage on the 14000 block of Whiterock Dr.
