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COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP • AUGUST 27, 2010
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About the Cerritos 1st CEB Committee The City of Cerritos officially adopted the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion of the United States Marine Corps on Veterans Day, November 11, 2007. The committee was granted nonprofit status as a 501(c)3 also in 2007. Leading up to these events contacts were made between the City, its citizens and the Marines of the battalion both here in Cerritos and at Camp Pendleton. The 1st CEB Adoption Committee's Mission Statement is: "To enhance the morale and well-being of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion (United States Marine Corps) and to express Cerritos' appreciation for their service to our country". Members of the Battalion provide honor guard for special events and attend the annual July 4th "Let Freedom Ring Celebration" bringing equipment with which the public can interact. Children especially enjoy the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) detector robot. To fulfill our mission, volunteers initiated and accomplished many projects which include fundraisers: LETTERS AND CARDS - Ongoing MERITORIOUS MARINE (below) Monthly since 12-07. Marine and guest chosen by the Battalion enjoy a complementary weekend in Cerritos; stay at the lovely Sheraton Cerritos in Towne Center, enjoy a complimentary show at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and dine at area restaurants, Olive GArden, Macaroni Grill and Fridays. MARINES' CAR WASH FUNDRAISER - First held 2007 - Marines travel from Camp Pendleton, wash cards and collect all funds; all goes to their annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball. GIFT BAGS SHIPPED TO DEPLOYED MARINES - 2007- 175 to Iraq, bags delivered every 7 months following deployment. The last shipment was 550 to Afghanistan in 2009. GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER - First Annual October 2008; Second October 2009; Third Oc-
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TO ADVERTISE CALLheld 800-901-7211 The Friends of the 1st CEB their first annual golf tournament at Ironwood Nine last October, and did The Friends of the 1st CEB held their first annual golf tournament at Ironwood Nine last October, which did quite well considering it was the inaugural year. Over $10,000 in quiteClub well considering was the inauguprizes was donated for the raffle and silent auction. The Friends wish to thank the Laker Girls and the Gahr Barcada for their help in making it aitgreat tournament. For more
First Annual 1st CEB Golf Tournament
information on next year's tournament or to inquire about sponsorships, please contact Chuck Sooter at chucksooter@hotmail.com.
near Macy's. Just look for the camMarines like those shown in the 1st CEB Marines take time from the driving range to pose with the Member of the Gahr Barcada Club pose with the Laker Girls. Girls. ouflaged netting and Marine Vehicles. Laker picture will be in Cerritos on SaturMarines of the 1st CEB with the Laker Chick Fil-A is providing lunch for the Girls at the 2nd annual tournament. day, August 28th from 10-3 PM to Marines. wash cars as a fundraiser. ral year. Chick Fil-A is also hosting a Money raised at this fundraiser Over $10,000 in prizes was donated The Meritorious for Sept Marine 8 from will be held for the Marines until they fundraiser on Wednesday, October 2009 was bestowed for the raffle and silent auction. The upon a sailor, a corpsman 5 to 9 PM for the Marines wherein return from the combat zone someFriends wish to thank the Laker Girls attached to the 1st CEB. The 20% of the proceeds are donated to time next year when they will celcorpsman's name is Hospitalman and the Gahr Barcada Club for their help Third Class (HM-3) Eric Just tell ebrate both a safe return and a belated the Friends of the 1st CEB. Doussett who is in the picture in making it a great tournament. This along with his wife Anastasia. the person taking yourCouncilman order that you Birthday Ball. Donations gratefully Jim Edwards year's tournament will be September 25. him withSpirit a city are participating in thepresented 1st CEB accepted and appreciated. The Maproclamation during the Friends To inquire about sponsorships, please Night when you order.of the Please mark at the rines car wash will be located at the 1st CEB fundraiser contact Chuck Sooter at chucksooter@ Ironwood Nine golf your calendar for theseCerritos two dates. corner of South and Gridley Streets course on Oct 17th. Dorothy hotmail.com. Owen was his host. Silent auction items displayed before the tournament.
tober 2010. CASINO TRIP FUNDRAISER - First SHORT SALE Little Lake School Board September 2009 SPECIALIST LOCAL RESTAURANTS - Regular Member Gina Ramirez fundraisers Admitted to Hospital At the request of the committee, the Treated and released after commanding officer also submitted a list I can help HELP you SELL “possible overdose". of items with which we could with • Negotiate with banks By Randy Economy • Negotiate short sales the funds we are raising. Norwalk - Gina Ramirez, a member We have contributedMansoor to theirUraizee, Fam- Realtor of the Little Lake City School Board and Resident ily Readiness Program forCerritos the family wife of Norwalk City Councilman Rick Ramirez was hospitalized, treated and reCell: 562.882.7410 Christmas party and a family picnic, leased on Wednesday night for the effects syed_uraizee@westcorealty.com of a “possible overdose.” paid fares for travel for family members Norwalk Sheriff’s Watch Commander Ralph Gama said that Los Angeles County of wounded warriors, purchased t-shirts, Fire Department and Sheriff’s units both 13107 Lakewood Blvd. responded to a medical treatment assisCA 90242 tote bags with Battalion's logoDowney, promotFax: 866-275-8895 tance call to the Ramirez’s home located Office: 800-392-0099, ext 103 ing closer family connection to Battalin North Norwalk at the 11000 block of ion, postage for 1st CEB Newsletter to OFFER! SPECIAL families and supplemented the 234th Birthday Ball.
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Pluton Avenue at around 10 p.m. According to Commander Gama, this was not “suicide” related. Gina Ramirez was taken to a local hospital, and was treated and released early Thursday morning. It was not known if Councilman Ramirez was at home during this incident. Norwalk City Councilman Rick Ramirez, 41, was arrested on October 24th for making "criminal threats" against his wife. He was held on a $50,000 bail and released and will be appearing in LA County Superior Court on November 20th for formal arraignment. During that incident, Deputies took Councilman Ramirez into custody and booked him on one Felony count of making a "criminal threat." Gina Ramirez is currently serving as Clerk of the Little Lake School Board of Education. She announced earlier this summer that she would not be seeking another term citing "personal family" matters.Rick Ramirez remains as a member of the Norwalk City Council. They have three children.
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