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LB nonprofit a finalist in Toyota contest
Long Beach-based nonprofit Love in the Mirror is one of 250 finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public beginning Oct. 1. Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program will showcase five nonprofit organizations File photo each day for 50 days Jonas Corona founded the nonprofit Love in the Mirror at Facebook.com/Toy- when he was 6 years old to help local homeless people. ota. Visitors to the His nonprofit is now a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for page will receive two Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonvotes each day to profit organizations based on votes from the public. He is select two separate seen here with donations of peanut butter provided by winning organizations Skippy so he could make 6,000 sandwiches for the they feel are most homeless individuals he helps. deserving of new Toyota vehicles. Love in the Mirror will be and showing them anyone can follow one of the five organizations highlighted their dreams and make the world a better place,” Corona said. on Oct. 30. Love in the Mirror is the implemenIf Love in the Mirror receives the most votes and is awarded the vehicle, it tation of 6-year-old Jonas’s dream of will be used to pick up and distribute creating a better life for people in need more donations throughout the commu- of food, clothing and shelter in his nity, said Renee Corona of Love in the community. The organization serves Mirror. It will also allow an economical the needs of disadvantaged youth and way of transporting her son Jonas their families within Los Angeles and Corona, the organization’s young Orange counties. Its current programs founder, to the many speaking engage- provide food, clothes, toiletries and ments he is invited to in schools and learning materials to these families. clubs all over the Los Angeles and Since 2009, Love in the Mirror has Orange County area. “It is at these helped more than 20,000 individuals events where Jonas feels he is making with basic necessities, according to the most impact because he is reaching Corona. out to at-risk and impoverished youth Source: Love in the Mirror
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Local lodge announces Elks of the Month
Pat Chovanec (above left, center) and Corrina Caslar (above right, center) were selected as the June and July Elks of the Month, respectively, at the Bellflower-Long Beach Elk Lodge #888. Chovanec and Caslar are pictured with exalted ruler Manny Zapata (left) and esquire Dave Shindledecker (right).
On heels of city’s first flu case, LB Health Dept. announces upcoming flu clinics
The first case of flu this season has been confirmed in Long Beach, and the City’s health department, with assistance from the American Red Cross, has announced dates for this year’s annual flu clinics, starting on Oct. 10. “Everyone age 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine each year, especially those with a health condition that may increase their risk of serious complications from the flu,” said Dr. Mitchell Kushner, Long Beach City Health Officer. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has also confirmed flu cases, suggesting an early start to this year’s flu season. By getting the vaccine, people can protect themselves from seasonal flu and may also avoid spreading the flu to others, according to the health department. Flu shots are especially important for people at high risk of seri-
ous complications from the flu, including people ages 60 and older, pregnant women, caregivers of seniors or infants, and anyone with an underlying chronic medical condition (such as heart or lung condition) or those who are immune-compromised such as persons with HIV/AIDS, on dialysis, or receiving cancer treatment. Residents should contact their regular doctor for information on where and when they can get a flu shot, according to the health department. Many private providers have already received flu vaccine and are making it available to their patients. In addition, some neighborhood pharmacies are providing flu vaccine to the public at a low fee. Flu shots will be provided free at all neighborhood flu clinics listed. Appointments will also be accepted at the health department during regular business hours by calling (562)
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monday, Oct. 28, 9am to noon American Gold Star Manor 3021 N. Gold Star Drive (enter on Spring Street)
Thursday, Nov. 7, 9am to noon El Dorado Park Senior Center 2800 Studebaker Rd.
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The health department also recommends that all persons practice healthy habits to prevent getting or transmitting the flu: • Avoid close contact with people who are sick • Stay home from work or school if sick • Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing • Wash hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer frequently • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth • Eat healthy food, drink plenty of water, take vitamins, get plenty of rest, do not smoke, and avoid alcoholic beverages
For more information, call the health department’s vaccination information line at (562) 570-SHOT (5707468). Source: City of LB