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• Delivered to 45,000 homes every Friday • Vol. 20 No. 25 • July 31, 2009 • www.loscerritosnews.net •
Battle for Hawaiian B & B Stables Fundraiser Entertains Guests With Music, Food and Games Gardens Heats Up By Larry Caballero Photos by Kefu Wei
By Jerry Bernstein
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he battle for control of Hawaiian Gardens between supporters of the Hawaiian Gardens Varrio Gang and residents who want to continue the city’s progress of cleaning up its image and making its streets safe for its residents came to a boil July 28 at a regular meeting of the city council. Prior to the meeting, demonstrators lined Pioneer Boulevard in front of the City Hall with signs calling for an end to the Gang Injunction and establishment of a Hawaiian Gardens Police Department. Los Angeles Sheriff Pete Pitchess speaking to the crowded council chamber said he would set aside time to meet with them and try to resolve their grievances. He said if the deputies assigned to Hawaiian Gardens were abusing their policing authority, it would
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Taking time out from the fun at the fundraiser are from {l-r} Kevin Buell, Bob Buell, owner of B&B Stables, Darlene Harman, instructor for the Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program located at the stables, Mary Buell (wife of Bob Buell) and Eva Myars.The event, which took place July 25 and was attended by more than 150 people, generated over $10,000.
Jerry's Big Adventure Gilroy Garlic Festival – Volunteers Make it Happen It was a cool morning in Gilroy. The sky was overcast keeping the temperature at a comfortable 70 plus degrees for most of
quickly, people patiently waiting to be let in. With the country in a recession and California nearing bankruptcy, the Festival apparently wasn’t effected. The three day celebration had 108,519 visi-
Gourmet Alley. Where the world-renowned Pyro chefs prepare cuisine delicacies featuring pasta con pesto, calamari, scampi & other foods. the day. It was the first day of this year’s festival. The entrance to he festival grounds filled
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By Jerry Bernstein
f you were lonely and bored and having a terrible time, you weren’t at the B & B Stables 2nd Annual Birdcage Saloon and Casino Night Fundraiser July 25 with the proceeds raised going to B & B’s Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program and scholarships. Estimated money raised totaled $10,000. Guests were ridden from the parking area to the Casino entrance by a horse and wagon driven by Artesia city councilman Larry Nelson. Once registered, the more than 150 guests were given drink tickets that were good at the bar for refreshments, and a 100 dollar chip for gambling at the craps, blackjack or poker tables. Prior to sitting down for a fantastic tri-tip and turkey BBQ fit for any cowboy or cowgirl, the patrons enjoyed bacon-wrapped
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Cerritos Residents Honored at Pride Beautification Awards Banquet By Larry Caballero Mayor Bruce Barrows and city council members honored 50 property owners, selected from a field of 134 nominees, for superior maintenance of their homes at the 2009 City of Cerritos 19th Annual City Wide Pride Beautifications Awards Banquet at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel July 24. For judging in the residential category, the City was divided into five areas of approximately 3,000 homes each. Volunteer judges carefully reviewed each nomination this spring and selected 10 winners in each area. More than 1,800 winners have been honored including this year’s recipients. Barrows thanked the winners “for sharing a common love for the City of Cerritos, but also for the qualities of caring, teamwork and responsibility. Through your efforts and the gift of your time, you have helped make our hometown one of the most beautiful cities in Los Angeles County.”
Area # 2 Grand Prize Winner’s home is owned by Roscoe Smith. The City Wide Pride Beautification Program was created in 1990 by the Cerritos City Council with the goal of preserving and enhancing the beautiful, parklike appearance of residential neighborhoods. The program is coordinated by the Property Preservation Commission to honor property owners for outstanding
maintenance of their homes. Barrows also offered his sincere appreciation to the students, staff and parents from Carmenita Middle School and Wittmann Elementary School for their partici-
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