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La Palma passes 2010-11 Budget

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By Larry Caballero La Palma City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto said he was pleased to submit to the City Council the Proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget for the City of La Palma and the La Palma Community Development Commission at the Jun. 15 meeting. Revenues for 2010-2011 are estimated to be $9,923,900 and Expenditures are estimated to be $10,159,800. Lazzaretto said the City will need the use of reserves to achieve a balanced budget by the end of the 2010-11 and 2011-12 Fiscal Years. Specifically, the Proposed Budget expects a $235,900 draw from fund balance while the estimated 2011-12 Budget projects an $8,200 draw from fund balance. The current General Fund Reserves are projected to be roughly $15.1 million at the end of Fiscal Year 2010-11. The Reserves, as a percentage of annual expenditures, is 139%. The revenue Budget had been prepared using the projected revenues from Fiscal Year 2009-10 as a base for Fiscal Year 2010-11. The base had been adjusted for known one-time events and then projected to increase and/or decrease based on known trends. “Those same trends and one-time adjustments have also been used to arrive at the estimated Fiscal Year 2011-12 revenues,” said Lazzaretto. The personnel services portion of the Fiscal Year 2010-11 expenditure Budget had been prepared by projecting wages and salaries by position, taking into consideration expected contract and merit increases. The “Salary Savings Credit” had also been included in this Budget to account for natural turnover and short-term vacancies that happen during the course of the year. The maintenance and operations and capital outlay/improvements portions of the Fiscal Year 2010-11 expenditure Budget had been prepared by using historical data to estimate costs and then adding estimates for new programs and projects. Fiscal Year 2011-12 included amounts estimated for the previous year and incorporated known significant changes, such as increases in contract costs, where applicable. “This was accomplished through maintaining an historical pattern of constrained growth and continuing to reduce expenditures where possible without impacting programs and services. It should be noted that the available sum may be needed to offset any funding sources that

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La Palma Mayor for a Day Reina Sambrano, a 9-year-old Saint Irenaeus Catholic School 4th grader, was happy to pose for a picture with the entire City Council including (l-r) Councilmember Mark Waldman, Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Rodriguez, Mayor Steve Shanahan, and Councilmembers Henry Charoen and Larry Herman. By Larry Caballero

to 9-year-old Reina Sambrano who was chosen to be Mayor for a Day. It all started when Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church in Cypress began planning for a dinner and silent auction fundraiser. Why not sell tickets for a chance to be the mayor for a day? Many of the

“This year marks the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Nearly 1.8 million American men and women in uniform fought for the freedom of a country that they never knew and to protect the lives of a people they never met. Their outstanding courage and selfless sacrifice allowed us to defend our freedom, attain peace, and become a democratic, free and open society.” Lee Myung-Bak President of the Republic of Korea On June 21 thirty-nine Korean War veterans from Cerritos and surrounding communities and members of their families boarded an Asian Airline 747 for a visit to the Republic of Korea [ROK] in observance of the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. Not only did they fight the North Koreans (who invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950) but later the Chinese who rescued the Northern Koreans from defeat and in retrospect aborted the unification of the country. Many of those abroad were taken prisoner by the North Koreans in the ensuing fighting that followed the invasion, some for three long years. The flight took approximately 13 hours, landing at the Incheon International Airport outside of the ROK capital of Seoul at 6:10 p.m. Korean time. As we entered the terminal we were surprised by a welcoming reception from the Sae Eden Presbyterian Church, sponsor of the trip, with welcoming signs that read “Thank you for defending our country.” Everyone was presented with flower wreaths. In addition a crew of Korean photographers took the first of many photos. We arrived at the Marriott Hotel in Seoul at 8:30 p.m. where we were treated to a banquet and which was to be our home for the next six days. Wake up call for us was 6 a.m. We were told we should finish our breakfast by 8 a.m. and be ready to board our buses by 9 a.m. We all agreed the accommodations afforded us at the hotel were excellent. No complaints. The first morning included a visit to the National Cemetery where we were to lay a memorial wreath for the unknown soldiers who fought in the war. We were greeted by the Republic of Korea honor guard, which included members of the

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City celebrates thirty years of fitness ACTIVITIES THE “OFFICIAL VETERAN’S DAY and running

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ABCUSD Superintendent Gary Smuts, a La Palma resident, enjoyed the event with daughter Anne, grandchildren Addison 4, Kate and Avery ages 6. Photo by Lou Delgado

La Palma Mayor Steve Shanahan preparing to walk in La Palma’s 30th Fitness Run for Fun with wife Cori and pet Boxer Dublin. Photo by Lou Delgado

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2,500 awards have been earned. Competitive races included a 5K Run/5K Walk (3.1 miles) and a 10K Run (6.2 miles). The overall first place male and female competitors in each race received a $100 Cash Card Award, and the

La Palma’s Fitness Run for Fun celebrated its 30th year of running where participants have completed 186,000 miles, used 180,000 cups and 1,500 gallons of water, community members have contributed and volunteered 15,000 hours, and

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Champion athlete holds on to his dreams By Larry Caballero Growing up in Wyoming and liking sports was a challenge for NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and SEC (Southeastern Conference) Champion Dave Denniston. “There weren’t any good local sports teams to watch, so I watched a lot of television and fell in love with Michael Jordan.” Denniston shared his life story with students at a school assembly at Walker Junior High in La Palma where he encouraged them to “not let go of the dreams you have.” His dreams were to become a world-class athlete and make lots of money—just like Michael Jordan. “I wanted to own everything that had the Jordan logo including a pair of $140 Michael Jordan shoes.” His mother said no and he settled for a pair bought at the local PayLess store. His dream was to become an Olympic swimmer like Michael Phelps. Unfortunately, he never made the cut. “I have met him, though, and I can still beat him—in Scrabble.” Even so, he was good enough to be a USA National Team swimmer and was asked by Nike to advertise their products—including wearing a pair of Nike

La Palma City Council nomination period begins The City of La Palma will hold an election on November 2, 2010 to fill two City Council seats. The election will be consolidated with the County-wide election on that same date. City Elections for the La Palma City Council are held every two years (in even number years). The terms for Council's five at-large seats are staggered. Therefore, all five council seats are not up for

shoes. His dream seemed to be coming learned a lot about myself. I learned that our bodies are not really that strong after true. Unfortunately, his dream came to an all and yet we are the dominant species on earth.” He end on that realized that fateful day in it’s our minds 2005 when that distina sledding guish us from accident in the other speWyoming cies. paralyzed him “There from the waist are two down. “I was groups of speeding 50people in this 60 mph down world—the a hill when people who I lost consit in a corner trol and hit a and cry why tree. I started me, and the coughing up other group blood and I had no feeling Dave Denniston speaks at Walker Junior High. A sled- made up of in my legs. I ding accident in Wyoming paralyzed him from the waist people who understand had broken down. that any obmy back.” stacle is part Since then, he has established himself as a leading Am- of life, and they’ll get through it. It’s all bassador for disabled sports in the United about having an amazing attitude.” Winner of the 2007 NCAA Inspiration States. “The accident was the best thing that Award and the 2009 Christopher and Dana could have happened to me because I Reeves Inspiration Award, he has had his

story covered by NBC, Sports Illustrated and the Denver Post. In 2008 he was the Captain for the U.S. Paralympic swim team in Beijing. Now, he lives in Colorado Springs where he is an athlete/coach for its paralympic swim team. He is a seven-time SEC Champion and a 15-time NCAA All-American. He received a communications degree from Auburn University, and now he is a renowned inspirational speaker who puts his degree to use as he shares his story across the country. When he’s not in the pool, Denniston is an active community leader, supporting both at-risk and disabled youth through a number of different charities and events including Relay Across America, the AT&T Foundation and the Fitter & Faster Tour. “My ultimate goal remains to bring positive attention to the disabled athletes who receive so little renown and opportunity in return for their hard work and dedication.” Denniston reminded the students that they should not wait for an accident to start appreciating life. “Keep your chest high and your chin up and remember that it’s your character that defines who you are.”

election during the same election year. This is your opportunity to get involved in your community. The filing period for nominations is July 12 to August 6. Certain candidates to file are current City Councilman Henry Charoen and challenger Steve Wangbo. If no one or only one person is nominated for each office the Council may appoint someone to the office. If you have questions regarding the process or wish to make an appointment to take out nomination papers, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3338.

atre located at 525 North Shaffer Street; Saturday, August 14th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Cypress Senior Center located at 9031 Grindlay Street; Saturday, August 14th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Fullerton City Hall located at 303 West Commonwealth. Royce will use the town hall meetings to give an update on legislation, listen to constituent concerns and answer any questions people may have. These events will be free of charge and open to the public. Please call Rep. Royce's OC office at (714) 744-4130 with any questions.

Rep. Royce announces Town Hall Meetings Representative Ed Royce (CA-40) announced three town hall meetings to be held as part of the Republican initiative, America Speaking Out. All residents of the 40th Congressional District are invited to attend one of the following upcoming town hall meetings: Saturday, July 31st, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Orange High School's Outdoor The-

Community Calendar, Local Clubs and Organizations La Palma Concerts in the Park July 17 Don't Stop Believing Tribute to Journey July 24 DooWah Riders Country July 31 Gregory Wolfe Tribute to Rod Stewart August 7 Paperback Writer Tribute to The Beatles August 14 Surfin' Safari Tribute to The Beach Boys August 21 80's Rewind 80's Rock Buy-A-Note: Donations The Community Activities and Beautification Committee is seeking business and personal donations to help support La Palma's Concerts. All donations are recognized in the weekly concert program. For further donation information, please call La Palma Recreation and Community Services at (714) 690-3350.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7138 12186 Front Street (mail) Norwalk, CA 90651 (562) 864-9246 Elks Lodge-BPOE #2142 13418 Clarkdale Ave. Norwalk CA 90650 (562) 868-6603 Jim Duckett, Exhaulted Ruler (562) 868-1924 Thursdays 7:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge Rotary Club of Norwalk P.O. Box 1243, Norwalk, Sara Karsgens, President Mondays, noon, Norwalk Marriott Hotel (562) 921-0033 for info. Norwalk Woman's Club Place: Masonic Lodge 12345 Rosecrans Ave. Time: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Norwalk Community Coordinating Council William Clark, President Helen Brown, Vice President Meets 4th Wed. during the school year. P.O. Box 521 Norwalk (562) 921-4218 www.nccconline.us 1:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Changes every 2 years in May - June - August. City Council Meeting 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Redevelopment Agency 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:00 p.m., U.S. Constitution Room/#4, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk Housing Authority 3rd Tuesday of each month 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall. 12700 Norwalk Blvd. Southland Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines Norwalk Masonic Center 12345 E. Rosecrans Tuesdays at 7 PM

Cerritos AAUW (American Assn. of University Women) Saurabh Deedwania (562) 404-4488 Meets every 3rd Thursday, Skyline Room-Cerritos Library. CERRITOS SENIOR Gadabouts meet the second, third & fourth Mondays at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park, 12340 South St. Judy Mendes, President 562-860-2151 HUBERT HUMPHREY DEMOCRATIC CLUB CoCo’s 7pm. 3rd Monday. Nikki Noushkam 562.7124072. CERRITOS REPUBLICAN CLUB Cerritos Library 7p.m 2nd Tuesday. Allen Wood 865-7294. OPTIMIST CLUB Off Street Cafe 7a.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 3rd

Thursday. ROTARY CLUB Hometown Buffet noon Mondays VFW POST 1846 Heritage Park, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. 18600 Bloomfield Ave. Jeffrey Enomoto 714-292-2985 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL Coco’s Restaurant 6p.m. 2nd Wed. & 12p.m. 4th Wed. WOMEN’S CLUB CPE 2nd Thursday. Gail Grossman at 562-926-8487 LIONS CLUB 11514 E. 178th Street, Artesia. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Milton Hicks 926-3792. CONTACTS Business Networking Group Wednesdays, 7a.m. at Mimi’s Café, Cerritos Towne Center. Larry Massa 562-920-0554. CONNECTIONS Business Networking Group. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. at Coco’s Restaurant. Barbara 869-7618. CERRITOS LEADS CLUB Tuesdays 7–8:30 a.m. Mimi’s, in the Towne Center. Call 1-800767-7337. TOASTMASTERS The Cerritos Cheerful Chatters Toastmasters Club meets at Noon every other Wednesday at the SELACO Workforce Investment Board: 10900 E. 183rd > Street, 3rd Floor. Have fun and work on your speaking skills. Visitors are welcome! Call Tammy: (800) 481 - 6555 ext. 1213. ECLECTIC DIALECTIC TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Avalon at Cerritos, 1000 Falcon Way, Cerritos,. Ron Jung 924-1808. GOLDEN SANDS CHORUS An award-winning Sweet Adeline Chorus. Women of all ages and experience levels welcome. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7 p.m., Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St., Long Beach. (562) 630-8445 GOOD SAM Camp outings 2nd weekend each month. Howard Remsen 714-521-1076. JOURNEYS Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pathways office, 3300 South Street #206, Long Beach Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 South Street Classroom A, Lakewood Call Cindy Skovgard at 562-531-3031 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) A program for mothers with children under the age of five, meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9 to 11:15 a.m. at New Life Community Church, 18800 Norwalk Blvd., Artesia. CERRITOS AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE, “A Network of Caring Christian Women” Hometown Buffet in Cerritos 11471 E South St. Call Charyl, 562-865-5311. SELF HELP FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED Long Beach/ Lakewood Chapter, second Thursday of each month at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue in Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. free. 429-7099 CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSN (CRTA) Meets at 12p.m. the third Friday of alternative months at the Ebell Club, Third and Cerritos, Long Beach. 925-1938. IRONWOOD WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB 16449 Piuma Avenue • Cerritos, Ca 990703 • Irene Orozco,

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This Summer's Home Spotlight Award goes to Ernie, Danielle, Steven, Seth and Devin Guardado who reside on Suffield Street. Four times a year (every quarter), the Community Activities and Beautification Committee recognizes those residents who maintain, renovate, and take enough pride in their homes that they become showcases for the entire neighborhood. If you know a home that you think should be considered for this award, please submit a Home Spotlight Nomination Form found on the city's website. These residents, by keeping La Palma beautiful, are one of the reasons why La Palma has been named one of the best places to live in the United States. This Summer's Home Spotlight

Award goes to Ernie, Danielle, Steven, Seth and Devin Guardado who reside on Suffield Street. The Guardado's have lived in La Palma since 1991 and recently remodeled their front yard with hard and floral landscaping, new custom windows, rock work on the exterior of the home, and new energy-efficient irrigation. The city congratulates the Guardado's for being the Summer 2010 Home Spotlight Award winner. Thank you for keeping La Palma Beautiful and environmentally friendly.

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The National Day of the American Cowboy Resolution, passed by the United States Senate proclaimed the 4th Saturday of July as a celebratory day to commemorate our cowboy and Western heritage, as well as to honor working cowboys and ranchers, Western musicians and artists, cowboy poets, and all the others who continue to contribute to our cowboy and Western culture. Ride Your Horse! Therapeutic Riding Program and B&B Stables located at 10730 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos is proud to welcome all Californians to come join us in celebrating the National Day of the American Cowboy on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 from 10am to 3pm. FREE ADMISSION. This day will be filled L a

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West OC Legislative Mixer The Annual West OC Legislative Mixer is scheduled for Friday, August 13th will be held at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach from 5 to 7 pm. Scheduled to attend: Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, Congressman Ed Royce, State Senator Tom Harman, Assemblyman Jim Silva and County Supervisor John Moorlach Reservations are required. Please RSVP by emailing the La Palma Chamber at staff@lapalmachamberofcommerce.com or director@sealbeachchamber.org.

Vicencia & Buckley honored once more Cerritos, CA Vicencia & Buckley Insurance Services, Inc. was awarded the 2009-2010 Business of the year by the Cerritos Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Catherine Gaughen cited outstanding customer service and community involvement as the basis for the award which was presented to President Steve Vicencia and Vice President Christina Vicencia at the Annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on June 3, 2010 at the Cerritos Sheraton Hotel. This is not the first award for the firm. Vicencia & Buckley was honored in 2007 by the La Palma Chamber of Commerce as the business of the year. In addition, the Cerritos Chamber of Commerce awarded Vicencia & Buckley the staff of the year at their annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon in April of 2007. Both Chambers of Commerce cited Vicencia & Buckley’s community service and commitment to their customers as reasons for the awards. Vicencia & Buckley Insurance Services, Inc. is a full service independent agency representing most of the major insurance companies which provides several options for their customers. Vicencia & Buckley has been serving the insurance needs of families and businesses since 1977. They can be reached at 800-900-7771 or at www.vicencia. com.

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Tri-Chamber Golf Classic a big success On June 28th the La Palma, Buena Park and Stanton Chambers joined forces to put on this year’s Tri-Chamber Golf Classic. The weather was made to order at the beautiful Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park. Our thanks go out to Subway - La Palma this year’s Title Sponsor. Other La Palma participating businesses include: • Ruth Ramirez/Remax • Paul’s Gar Wash • California Bank and Trust • LCCN Media Group • Seasons at La Palma • Vicencia & Buckley Insurance Services.

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Barbara Rincon Vice-President Noella Lew Secretary

Ready to golf: [l-r] La Palma Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Rodriguez; Ron Estacio; Jan Hobson, Director of Recreation and Community Services; Deven Solanski, Owner Subway La Palma.

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La Palma Chamber Board of Directors enjoying festivities after the tournament are bottom row [l-r]: John Sciacca from Cypress College; President Amanda Rincon; Eloisa Velasquez, Past President. Top row [l-r]: Noella Lew, Activities/Resident; Esther De Leon, Executive Director; Deven Solanski, Subway La Palma; Carol Miyake, Membership.

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The tower was This was followed by a visit to the Korea labor agreements. built on a hill half a mile from where the War Memorial Museum. The Memorial bus off.Palma’s Wethose madewho it up the Thedropped City ofus La overall revTower is dedicated to sacrihill after much, huffing and puffing. It on enue base continues to rely mostly ficed their lives for the country. Inside was worth the climb. sales generated by the business comaretax memorial plaques of the American Following lunch visited Samsung soldiers who died in we the war theUtility remainsUsmunity, property tax, and the Electronics Factorysoldiers. and Museum located of 7,000 unknown ers in Tax (UUT), totaling 74%. Sales tax aFrom four square mile there we compound. visited theApproxNorth represents 34% of General Fund revenues, imately 160,000 persons are employed Seoul Tower where we had lunch. 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Prime Minister Dinner TheFollowing revenue estimates for Fiscal Year lunch we visited Samsung This was lateronly followed by located a growth dinElectronics Factory and Museum 2010-11 anticipate moderate hosted by slowdown the Korean Prime intoathe four square mileSouth compound. duener recent in theApproxeconomy Minster. We werepersons presented with Medimately 160,000 are employed andals theofunpredictability of other revenues. by the Prime Minister and here. ItHonor can best be described as a “city Thehonored sales tax Brigadier base continues toSung. reflect Generalthat Thethe within a by city,” with grounds include impact theAmbassador change infacilities, reporting byStelocal American Katherine parksofand recreation theaters businesses, again resulting in significantly phens also gave a speech. and much more where the employees can Thursday we in visited Army 2nd lessrelax sales taxrefresh than priorthe years. and themselves. We were Operation Command in Daegu where we given a tour of theoffacility where we saw Section 8-63 the La Palma Muwere honored to a parade by the Korean all the previous and new products they nicipal Code requires the City Council Army whichincluding normally is reserved for manufacture cameras, to heads annually review thephones, necessity of the of refrigerators. state. We also watched a demTVs and UUT as part its adoption of the We Genonstration ofofhand-to-hand combat. Prime Minister Dinner eralwere Fund Budget. During this review, presented a banner placedbyover ourthe This was later followed a dinCity decided to reduce the UUT shoulders read, “We will always renerCouncil hostedthat by the South Korean Prime sacrifice and dedication.” Minster. We were with Medby member 1% for your the Fiscalpresented Year 2010-11. This lunch aGeneral Prisoner of Warrevenues Banals During of Honor by the Prime Fund Minister and reduction reduced ner was presented toGeneral the Commanding honored by Brigadier The in the amount of $250,000 forSung. Fiscal Year officer in Daegu. American Ambassador Katherine Ste2010-11. That evening visited the Sae Eden phens also gave awe speech. Public safety be La PalChurch. Greeting us were children on Thursday wecontinues visited theto Army 2nd ma’s highest priority inGlory termsHallelujah of service the front steps singing Operation Command in Daegu where we delivery andBless every City department conand Upon wereGod honored toAmerica. a parade by theentering Korean the church, received a huge ovation. Army normally is reserved for tributes towhich thewe City’s public safety mission heads of state. We we also watcheddirect demdinner attended aa Comin Following some way, either through proonstration of hand-to-hand combat. Wethe memorative service. Pastor So Kang Suk grams and services designed to protect werehe presented a banner overtheir our said was grateful to usplaced for saving public’s health, safety and welfare, or by shoulders that “We will alwayshave recountry. He feltread, he and his country indirectly supporting basic member your sacrifice and dedication.” only done a small partthose to thank us. services. As we Theleft majority of we the General expenDuring lunch awere Prisoner ofFund War Banthe church cheered again ner On was presented to related the Commanding ditures continue to day, be to we services our fourth June 25, atofficer in Daegu. tended aby60th Ceremony of provided theAnniversary Police Department, with evening we visited the Sae Eden the That Korean War with a Prayer Service lesser amounts being allocated to RecreChurch. Greeting us Olympic were children on for PeaceCommunity at Seoul’s Stadium. ation and Services, Adminthe front stepsthe singing Hallelujah Seoul hosted 1988 Glory Olympics. The istration, Public Works, Community and God Blesswas America. Upon entering main speaker Koreaand President Lee Development. the church, we Myung-Bak whoreceived praisedaushuge and ovation. thanked The Cityservice Council has established Following dinner aHeComus for our towehisattended country. said a memorative Pastor So Kang Suk of goal towould havebeservice. acomrades General Fund reserve we forever. Followsaid the he100% was grateful to us forlunch savingattheir ing ceremony we had the at least of operating expenditures. country. He feltBudget he and we his country have Olympic Parktel where were afforded “The proposed meets this goal,” only done a small to We thank us.split As we view of thepart city. then up saidanother Lazzaretto. left the were cheered again into twochurch teams.we Team One headed for the LaOn Palma revenues from aatvariour enjoys fourth day, June 25, we DMZ [Demilitarized Zone] and Team etyTwo of funding sources for which to pay tended a 60th Anniversary Ceremony of visited the Kyonbgbok Palace builtfor the1395. Korean War with were aand Prayer Service infrastructure replacements. in Theupgrades premises destroyed by for Peace atmillion Seoul’s Olympic Stadium. fire at$5.5 the time of Japan’s occupation of Nearly in capital improveSeoul hosted the 1988 Olympics. Korea 1592-98. all ifThe its ments areduring included for However, Fiscal Year 2010main rooms speakerwere waslater Korea President Lee restored under the 11 7,700 from all funding sources. Normal Myung-Bakofwho praised us and thanked leadership Heungseondaewongun in funding for street resurfacing and slurry us for ourofservice to his country. He said the years King Gojong [1852-1919]. sealing, traffic signal we Demilitarized would be comrades forever. Follow-and Zone maintenance, ingongoing the ceremony we had at the other capital projects included, The DMZ is located in lunch theis PanmuOlympic where we afforded as are projects bywere the Water njeom inParktel theidentified demilitarized zone. Theand another viewmiles of the city. We is then up zone is 2.5 wide and onesplit of the Sewer System Master Plans. into two teams. Team One headed for the most heavily fortified boundaries in the “The large fund balance did not hapDMZ [Demilitarized Zone] and and Team It is 50 kmsaid north of Seoul 10 by penworld. by accident,” Lazzaretto, “but Two visited the Kyonbgbok Palace built km east of the city of Gaeseong. The area prudent financial management, the use in mostly 1395. The premises were destroyed by of is known for the peace talks that long-term financial planning policies,ofand fire at the time of Japan’s occupation Korea 1592-98. However, all if to itsthe each Cityduring Department’s commitment 7,700 rooms later restored under effecthe delivery of corewere services in the most of Heungseondaewongun tiveleadership and efficient manner possible. Allinare the years of King Gojong [1852-1919]. to be congratulated for showing foresight Demilitarized Zone and restraint during recentinyears when the The DMZ is located the Panmurevenue was differentzone. than The today, njeom picture in the demilitarized miles wide is onepoised of the to so zone that isLa2.5Palma can and remain most heavily fortified boundaries in the continue its 55-year tradition of providing world. It is 50 km northservices.” of Seoul and 10 comprehensive, quality

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told American and South Korean forces ficer in Daegu. That evening we visited the Sae Eden had discovered three tunnels from North Continued from page 1 Church. Greeting us were children on the Korea running south into South Korea large enough for tanks to go through them. front steps singing Glory Hallelujah andGROUP COMMUNITY NEWS • JULY 9, 2010 19 Navy, Army, Marineswww.loscerritosnews.net and Air Force. This God Bless America. Upon entering the We were also informed over the years othwas followed by a visit to the Korea War tunnels hadand been were held Folhere on er Oct. 25, 1951 wasdiscovered. church, we received a huge ovation. Memorial Museum. The Memorial Tower as the jointFollowing Security Area on rest stop and visit to a brief lowing dinner we attended adesignated Commemois dedicated to those who sacrificed their July 27, 1953 when the armistice agreerative service. Pastor So Kang Suk said he a souvenir shop on the site, we boarded ment was signed. the Panmunjeom is now lives for the country. Inside are memorial busses to head back to Seoul and a dinwas grateful to us for saving their country. the site where North Koreans and South plaques of the American soldiers who died ner hosted by the Kyonggi Governor. He felt he and his country have only can donecome in contact on a daily Koreans in the war the remains of 7,000 unknown Our last full day included a visit to the a small part to thank us. Asbasis we and left make the efforts toward peace in soldiers. Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary CemKorea. church we were cheered again From there we visited the North Seoul etery each where floral tributes were presented the Armistice side agreed On our fourth day, June 25, weUnder attended Tower where we had lunch. The tower was to of move buffer zone. who came to Korea to thosea missionaries a 60th Anniversary Ceremony the back, Ko- creating opened to the public on Oct. 15, 1980 and Signing the agreement the 21 to na-Christianity and help over were the years rean War with a Prayer Service for Peace tions who came to build the aidschools. of South Korea is a major tourist attraction with a beautiat Seoul’s Olympic Stadium. Seoul hosted COMMUNITY NEWS GROUP JULY 9, 2010 www.loscerritosnews.net and fought for their• freedom. They19 are Following lunch we were driven to the 1988 Olympics. Australia, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, were held here on Oct. 25, 1951 and was Itaewon Street, described as the most popThe main speaker Ethiopia, Denmark, designated as the joint Security Area on ular shopping district France, Greece, Netherlands, India, for foreigners visitwas July Korea Presi27, 1953 when the armistice agreeingNew andZealand, living inNorSeoul. The women were Italy,was Luxembourg, dent ment Lee Myungsigned. Panmunjeom is now way, Philippines, South Africa, Sweden, pleased for now they could go shopping Bak who praised us the site where North Koreans and South Thailand, United Kingdom and From there we were Korean Koreans canTurkey, come for in contact onsouvenirs. a daily and thanked us for the United States. driven backpeace to the basis and make efforts toward in capital where we were our service hiscompound The to DMZ is divided into Korea. given a farewell dinner hosted by the Sae country. He said we three areas. the south endside is the South Placing Floral Tributes at War Memorial at National Cemetery. Under theOn Armistice each agreed Eden Church. wouldtoKorean bemove comrades headquarters. Ona the north side back, creatingThe buffer zone. next morning we said farewell to is the North Korean’s headquarters. forever. FollowSigning the agreement were the 21 na-In Seoul and boarded the busses to the Inthe middle are several one-storied wooding the tionsceremony who came to the aid of South Korea en buildings where they meet to confer. cheon Airport with a stop at the Incheon we had lunch at and fought for their freedom. They are When weBelgium, looked Free across the Columbia, compounds Economic Zone where we had lunch Australia, Canada, the Olympic Parkfrom theDenmark, steps leading thefloor Southof a high rise office Ethiopia, on theinto 21st tel where webuilding were we Korean could see North KoFrance, Greece, Netherlands, India, building, part of a new “global” city beafforded another reans looking at us through binoculars. Italy, Luxembourg,ing New Zealand, Norborn on reclaimed view of thePhilippines, city.told We not We were to point at Sweden, them, for land. way, South Africa, Sixty years following the war that left they would just asUnited soon shoot us as and not. then Thailand, split up Turkey, into Kingdom behind a country in rubble and its capital Later during an orientation, we were two the teams. UnitedTeam States. told American and South Korean forces in ruins, South Korea has lifted itself up The DMZ compound is divided into headed for Placing Floral Tributes at War Memorial at National Cemetery. One had three North three discovered areas. On the south isfrom the South by tunnels itsend bootstraps and rebuilt the country. Placing Floral Tributes at War Memorial at National Cemetery. the DMZ [DemiliKorea headquarters. running south into On the north side ofSouth the Korea veterans couldn’t believe tarizedKorean Zone] and for Many enough tanks to go through islarge the North Korean’s headquarters. In what they were viewing from the buses. Team Two visited the Kyonbgbok Palace them. We are were also one-storied informed over the the middle several woodful view overlooking the city. Most of the Freeways similar to what we have in the built in 1395. The premises were destroyed years other tunnels had been discovered. en buildings where they meet to confer. veterans were in their early 20’s during United States, Streets Following restthe stop and visit to that looked like they by fire at the time of Japan’s When occupation ofa brief we looked across compounds the war. The tower was built on a hill half belong in America, a souvenir shop on the site, we boarded Korea during 1592-98. However, all steps if its leading into the South and high rises reaching from the a mile from where the bus dropped us off. the busses to head back tothe Seoul a also marveled at the intosee sky.and They Korean building weup could North Ko7,700 rooms were later restored under the We made it up the hill after much, huffing dinner hosted at byus the Kyonggi Governor. reans looking through binoculars. trees and green areas not only in the city leadership of Heungseondaewongun in Our last included athe visit and puffing. It was worth the climb. We were toldfull not day to forto butpoint alsoatinthem, countryside. Today South the years of King Gojong [1852-1919]. the would Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary they just as soon shoot us as not.that looks forward to the Following lunch we visited Samsung Korea is a nation Demilitarized Zone Cemetery whereanfloral tributes we were preLater during orientation, were Electronics Factory Museum Cerritos Veteran Herband Bryan, his wifelocated Ligaya, and son Mark at the War future. One commented, we emulated The DMZ is located in told the Panmunsented to thoseand missionaries whohost came to American South Korean forces Memorial in Korea. Flanking them are members of the Memorial Honor in a four square mile compound. ApproxiAmerica whileNorth keeping our traditions and Korea over the years to Christianity and jeom in the demilitarized zone. The zone had discovered three tunnels from Guard. 160,000 persons are employed mately help build schools. history. Korea running south into South Korea is 2.5 miles wide and is one of the most here. It can best be described as a “city Following lunch we large enough for tanks towere go driven through Throughout ourto visit we were greeted heavily fortified Itaewon Street, described as over the most them. We were also informed the by an overwhelming boundaries inshopping the district for foreigners feeling of friendship. popular years other tunnels People had beenwould discovered. stop us and thank us for world.visiting ItFollowing is 50 andkm in Seoul. The womaliving brief rest stop and visit to saving their country. northaen of Seoul and were pleased could go Unlike in the United souvenir shop onfor thenow site,they we boarded States, Korea War is not “A For10 km east of to the shopping for Korean From the busses head back souvenirs. to here Seoulthe and a there we were backWar.” toGovernor. the capital hosted bydriven thegotten Kyonggi city dinner of Gaeseong. where were given a farewell dinner Ouriswe last full day included a visit to The area mosthosted by the Eden Church. the Yanghwajin Missionary ly known for theSae Foreign The next we said farewell where floral tributes were preCerritos Veteran Herb Bryan, his wife Ligaya, and son Mark at the War peaceCemetery talks thatmorning to Seoul and missionaries boardedRUN the who busses to to the to those came Memorial in Korea. Flanking them are members of the Memorial Honor weresented held over here onyears Incheon Airport with a stop at the InKorea the to Christianity and Continued from page 1 Guard. Oct. help 25, 1951 and cheon Free Economic Zone where we build schools. was designated Following wefloor were to had lunch onaslunch the 21st of driven a high rise Itaewon Street, described as and the“global” mostplace Commemorative officeSecurity building, part of 2nd a new the joint 1st, 3rd shopping forwere foreigners city born reclaimed land.presented in all competitive Areapopular on being July 27, ondistrict Awards andyears livingfollowing in Seoul.the Thewar womSixty that 1953visiting when the divisions for both men and women. en pleased for nowinthey could leftwere behind a country rubble andgoits armistice agreeAs promised, La shopping Korean capital infor ruins, Southsouvenirs. Korea hasFrom lifted Palma Kiwanis ofmentthere was signed. fered its traditional back and to the capital itselfwe upwere by itsdriven bootstraps rebuilt the all-you-can-eat panPanmunjeom is given breakfast for a small donation for where we Many were farewell dinner country. of cake thea veterans couldn’t the Sae now hosted the sitebywhat where believe theyEden were viewing from the all Church. of the participants and supporters of TheKoreans next morning Freeways similar tosaid whatfarewell we have Northbuses. thewe event. Greeting veterans at DMZ Orientation Center were Korean soldier with and toSouth and boarded the busses the inSeoul the United States, Streets that to looked Koreplackets reading “We will never forget.” Incheon Airport with a stop at the Inlike they belong in America, and high Greeting veterans at DMZ Orientation Center were Korean solans cheon can come in Free Economic Zone where we rises reaching up into the sky. 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