2011 Home & Business Contest Winners - City of Norwalk
2011 Home & Business Contest Winners - City of Norwalk
2011 Home & Business Contest Winners - City of Norwalk
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www.ci.norwalk.ca.us<br />
August <strong>2011</strong><br />
Volume 29, #8<br />
<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Home</strong> & <strong>Business</strong> <strong>Contest</strong> <strong>Winners</strong><br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong> appreciates those who participated in this year’s <strong>Home</strong> & <strong>Business</strong> Beautification<br />
contest because they help keep our community looking beautiful. During the August 16 <strong>City</strong> Council meeting,<br />
the Community Promotion Commission and <strong>City</strong> Council members commended and awarded the <strong>Home</strong> &<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Beautification <strong>Contest</strong> winners for their efforts.<br />
<strong>Home</strong> Beautiful, <strong>Home</strong> Improvement, <strong>Business</strong> Beautification, and Multi-Family were the contest categories.<br />
Judging criteria included maintenance and design for planter areas, trimming <strong>of</strong> trees, hedges and bushes, general<br />
upkeep and condition <strong>of</strong> lawn areas or business landscaping; quality <strong>of</strong> business signage; and overall appearance.<br />
<strong>Business</strong><br />
1 st Place<br />
Taco Bell<br />
<strong>Home</strong> Beautiful<br />
1 st Place<br />
14651 Harvest Ave.<br />
Honorable Mention<br />
12324 Gard Ave.<br />
Multi-Family<br />
1 st Place<br />
Tierra Palms Apartments<br />
2 nd Place<br />
Your Space Self Storage<br />
2 nd Place<br />
11241 Liggett St.<br />
Honorable Mention<br />
2 nd Place<br />
Gettysburg Square<br />
3 rd Place<br />
Cali Car Wash<br />
3 rd Place<br />
14703 Dalwood Ave.<br />
3 rd Place<br />
14515 Flallon Ave.<br />
<strong>Home</strong> Improvement<br />
1 st Place<br />
15533 Gard Ave.<br />
13303 Elmcr<strong>of</strong>t Ave. <strong>Contest</strong> <strong>Winners</strong> in attendance at the <strong>City</strong> Council Meeting.<br />
NORWALK CITY COUNCIL<br />
MAYOR MIKE MENDEZ VICE MAYOR CHERI KELLEY<br />
COUNCILMEMBER MARCEL RODARTE COUNCILMEMBER LEONARD SHRYOCK COUNCILMEMBER LUIGI VERNOLA
www.ci.norwalk.ca.us<br />
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<strong>Norwalk</strong> Senior Center<br />
14040 San Antonio Drive<br />
Social Services Center<br />
11929 Alondra Boulevard<br />
August <strong>2011</strong><br />
Volume 29, #8<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong> has gone GREEN!<br />
The Fall <strong>2011</strong> Schedule <strong>of</strong> Events for the Recreation and Park Services Department and Social Services<br />
Department is now available online at the <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong> website, www.ci.norwalk.ca.us.<br />
You will have access to updated information on programs and events at your convenience. Please<br />
refer to the following links for direct access and click on the photo <strong>of</strong> the cover.<br />
www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/parksandrec.asp or www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/seniorservices.asp<br />
Limited quantities are available for pick up at the following locations:<br />
<strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
Recreation and Park Services Department<br />
12700 <strong>Norwalk</strong> Boulevard, Room 10<br />
<strong>Norwalk</strong> Arts & Sports Complex<br />
13000 Clarkdale Avenue<br />
If you do not have Internet access and would like a brochure mailed to you, please contact the Recreation and<br />
Park Services Department at (562) 929-5702.<br />
Arturo Sanchez Sr. Halloween Parade is Back<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong><br />
and the Sanchez Family<br />
are proud to announce that<br />
the 28<br />
Coyote Sightings in <strong>Norwalk</strong><br />
In the past few months, there have been coyote sightings in and around the city. Most <strong>of</strong> the sightings have been around the California Youth<br />
Authority and surrounding residential neighborhood. By nature, coyotes are fearful <strong>of</strong> humans and tend to follow travel paths along railroad tracks,<br />
riverbeds, and open fields.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> is currently working with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) and California<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Fish & Game to address this issue.<br />
Here are some useful tips and what to do if encountered by a coyote:<br />
Tips to deter coyote activity:<br />
• Never feed or attempt to “tame” a coyote”<br />
• Put trash in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over<br />
• Do not leave pet food outside and bring pets in at night<br />
• Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles<br />
• Put away bird feeders at night to avoid rodents and other coyote prey from gathering on your property<br />
What to do if encountered by a coyote:<br />
• Yell<br />
• Make eye contact<br />
• Use items to make a lot <strong>of</strong> noise to scare a coyote away<br />
• Throw nearby pebbles or pine cones in the general direction <strong>of</strong> the coyote, but don’t hurt it<br />
• Try to look as big and intimidating as possible<br />
• Never turn away from a coyote<br />
You can report coyote sightings to SEAACA Animal Control at (562) 803-3301. Please include a description,<br />
location, date and time <strong>of</strong> sighting.<br />
For more information, you can also contact <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety at (562) 929-<br />
5732 or the <strong>Norwalk</strong> Sheriff ’s Station at (562) 863-8711.<br />
th Arturo Sanchez<br />
Sr., Halloween Parade is<br />
scheduled to take place<br />
on Saturday, October 22,<br />
<strong>2011</strong>. The Arturo Sanchez<br />
Sr. Halloween Parade<br />
has quite a history and<br />
provides an opportunity<br />
The State Department <strong>of</strong><br />
for the community to come<br />
Transporation (Caltrans)<br />
together and celebrate<br />
the talents and artistic<br />
will be having an Advocacy<br />
abilities <strong>of</strong> local community<br />
Office here at <strong>City</strong> Hall,<br />
organizations, clubs, high<br />
school bands and other participants . The Parade has showcased famous acts and personalities such as radio starting mid September<br />
disc jockey Rick Dees, sportscaster Jim Hill, Grammy award winning performer Poncho Sanchez, Darth Vadar’s<br />
501st Marching Legion, the Charros <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong>, and performances by some <strong>of</strong> the biggest and best high school to answer questions<br />
bands in the southland.<br />
related to the I-5 freeway<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong> and Sanchez Family are seeking assistance in making this year’s parade an enjoyable<br />
event. To enhance the quality <strong>of</strong> the Parade, contributions from local businesses and organizations are being expansion. The Advocacy<br />
sought. The donations will help obtain pr<strong>of</strong>essional entertainment, as well as quality materials and supplies to<br />
Office will follow <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
be used in this year’s parade.<br />
To make a donation or to submit an entry into the parade, please contact the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong>’s Recreation operating hours.<br />
and Park Services Department at (562) 929-5702 or send an email to: Recreation@ci.norwalk.ca.us
Sidewalk Repair Multi-Year Program<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong> will be initiating year one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>wide sidewalk repair project in September <strong>2011</strong>, with an expected completion date <strong>of</strong><br />
late November <strong>2011</strong>. The <strong>City</strong>’s goal is to repair all sidewalk damage citywide within a two year period. The contractor assigned to this project is C.J.<br />
Concrete Construction, Inc. Prior to conducting work at any location, the contractor will post notices to provide advance notification to residents.<br />
The second year <strong>of</strong> the project is scheduled to begin in July 2012 with a completion date <strong>of</strong> September 2012. Please refer to the map below which<br />
identifies the specific zones in the <strong>City</strong> to be addressed during the indicated fiscal year.<br />
FY 11-12 will address damage in zones 3, 4, 7, 9, 10.<br />
FY 12-13 will address damage in zones 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 12.<br />
Please note that this multi-year repair project is focusing on sidewalk pedestrian safety hazards, and will not include any curb and gutter repairs.<br />
Updated schedule information pertaining to the specific zone being worked on will be posted on the <strong>City</strong> website at www.ci.norwalk.ca.us. You may<br />
also contact the Public Services Department at (562) 929-5511 for that information or if you have any other questions regarding this program.<br />
Legend<br />
Fiscal Year<br />
<strong>2011</strong>-2012<br />
Fiscal Year<br />
2012-2013<br />
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8 9 10<br />
12<br />
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Jose G. Rodriguez RIP<br />
Miguel Guzman RIP<br />
Antonio Acero<br />
Ronny A. Aguon<br />
Thomas J. Aguon<br />
Edgar Ahumada<br />
Luis Ahumada Jr.<br />
Jun M. Modok Alcid<br />
Richard J. Almeida<br />
Wilfredo Alvarez Jr.<br />
Richard R. Alvarez III<br />
Ambrail Amezquita<br />
Salvador Araiza<br />
Alejandro Arias<br />
Aldo Arroyo<br />
Fernando Avalos<br />
Eric Ayala<br />
Glen K. Baird<br />
Michael Ballesteros<br />
Marcus Bazzle<br />
Zocarlo Benologa<br />
Derek Steve Blackshire<br />
Chris Bobbit<br />
Brian Buck<br />
James Caddell<br />
Thomas Caddell<br />
Joshua Campbell<br />
Robert Cancio Jr.<br />
Roger Cancio<br />
Benjamin Cano<br />
Ross Casas<br />
Edward Castellanos<br />
Javier Castillo<br />
Hector Ceja<br />
Santos Cervantes<br />
Timothy Michael Chantland<br />
Desiree Chavarria<br />
Adam Conaway<br />
Trevor Cook<br />
Jose Cordero<br />
Misael Cortez<br />
Obed Cortez<br />
Oscar Curioso<br />
Raymundo Delgado<br />
August Dhayer<br />
Carlos Dhayer<br />
Roberto Diaz<br />
Richard Dorn<br />
Luis E. Duran<br />
Victor Duran Jr.<br />
Christopher Ecle<br />
Michael Ecle<br />
Armando Escamilla Jr.<br />
Wilfred A. Escobar<br />
Ruben Esqueda<br />
Denny M. Estrada<br />
Edgar Estrada<br />
Jason Farias<br />
Luis G. Felix<br />
Omar Galindo<br />
David Garcia<br />
George Garcia<br />
Ives Garcia<br />
Robert J. Geiser<br />
Jeremy Gilmore<br />
Eduardo Gonzalez<br />
Jose Francisco Gonzalez<br />
Nicanor Gonzalez Jr.<br />
Fabian Gusman<br />
Enrique S. Gutierrez<br />
Michael Guzman<br />
John P. Harguendeguy<br />
Darnell Hatfield<br />
Alex Francisco Hernandez<br />
Remain Vigilant Against<br />
West Nile Virus<br />
Residents can be proactive<br />
and follow the 3 D’s <strong>of</strong> West Nile<br />
virus prevention to help stop the<br />
transmission <strong>of</strong> West Nile virus:<br />
1. Dump/Drain: Eliminate<br />
standing water on your property<br />
because that’s where mosquitoes<br />
breed.<br />
2. Dusk/Dawn: Avoid outdoor<br />
activities when mosquitoes are<br />
most active.<br />
3. Defend: Wear insect repellent containing EPAregistered<br />
ingredients such as DEET, Picaridin or Lemon<br />
Eucalyptus Oil and long-sleeve shirts and pants when<br />
outdoors. Use properly-fitted screens free from tears<br />
on windows and doors around your home to keep<br />
mosquitoes out.<br />
West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals<br />
through the bite <strong>of</strong> an infected mosquito. There is no cure<br />
for West Nile virus. One in five persons infected with West<br />
Nile virus will exhibit symptoms.<br />
Symptoms usually occur between 5 and 15 days and<br />
can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or a<br />
skin rash. These symptoms can last for several weeks to<br />
months. One in 150 people infected with the virus will<br />
require hospitalization. Severe symptoms include high<br />
fever, muscle weakness, neck stiffness, coma, paralysis,<br />
and possibly death.<br />
GLACVCD recommends that individuals exhibiting<br />
these symptoms following a mosquito bite consult a<br />
physician as soon as possible. Those at highest risk for<br />
severe cases <strong>of</strong> West Nile virus are children, the elderly<br />
and people with weakened immune systems.<br />
For more information about West Nile virus and our<br />
vector control services, please contact Public Information<br />
Officer Crystal Brown at the Greater Los Angeles County<br />
Vector Control District at (562) 944-9656 x511 or visit<br />
www.glacvcd.org. For statewide information and statistics<br />
about West Nile virus, or to report a dead bird or squirrel,<br />
visit www.westnile.ca.gov or call 1-877-WNV BIRD.<br />
Teela Hernandez<br />
Victor Ampelio Escobar Herrera<br />
Shanika A. Hill<br />
Charles J. Hobbs<br />
Candelario Jalomo<br />
Joseph Kloby<br />
Glenn Kocina<br />
Paul Kocina<br />
Eric Kuhns<br />
Jamie Leigh Langiewicz<br />
Steven Lauderdale<br />
Herbert A. Leal<br />
Eric Llamas<br />
Salvador Llamas<br />
Vincent Lopez<br />
Mario Marquez<br />
Andrew P. Marinez<br />
Beatriz M. Martinez<br />
Stephanie Martinez<br />
Victor Martinez<br />
Adam P. Massingill<br />
Salvador Mayorga Jr.<br />
Anthony McCleary<br />
Jeff Mejia<br />
Vincent J. Meno<br />
Casey Miller<br />
Roger Molano<br />
Shaun Mora<br />
Oscar Morales<br />
Steven Albert Morales<br />
Tulio Morales Jr.<br />
Manuel Steven Moreno<br />
Travis Morrone<br />
Carlos Muro<br />
Joshua Noonan<br />
Orlando Ordonez Jr.<br />
Beninno Ornelas<br />
Library Film Series Spotlights Billy<br />
Wilder Comedies<br />
<strong>Norwalk</strong> Regional Library’s Fall<br />
Film and Discussion Series will feature<br />
the comedies <strong>of</strong> Billy Wilder, whose films are considered to be among the<br />
funniest comedies <strong>of</strong> all time. Hosting the film series will be David Herrera, a<br />
local filmmaker. (All films are Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.)<br />
The Fall Film and Discussion Series Schedule is as follows:<br />
September 10: (1954) Romantic comedy<br />
September 24: (1959) Farce<br />
October 8: (1960) Modern life comedy<br />
October 22: (1961) Political comedy<br />
November 12: (1961) Heist comedy<br />
December 10: (1974) Workplace comedy<br />
Mr. Herrera will lead a short discussion following each film. All programs are free.<br />
<strong>Norwalk</strong> Regional Library is located at 12350 Imperial Hwy., <strong>Norwalk</strong>, CA 90650. Phone<br />
(562) 868-0775. <strong>Norwalk</strong> Regional Library is a branch <strong>of</strong> the County <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles Public<br />
Library system. Colapublib.org<br />
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Janet Orozco<br />
Miguel Ortiz<br />
Monique Page<br />
Fernando Paramo<br />
Jesus Parra<br />
Kevin Peng<br />
Donald Poirier<br />
Robert J. Prieto<br />
Jeremy Pr<strong>of</strong>fitt<br />
Roman Quintanilla<br />
Jonathan Rains<br />
Manuel Ramirez Jr.<br />
David Allen Raymond<br />
Michael Richards<br />
Jonathan Michael Riley<br />
Michael Vincent Rios<br />
David Rivera<br />
Marilyn Roberts<br />
Suzanne N. Robinson<br />
Marcel Rodarte<br />
Christopher M. Rodriguez<br />
Jose Alberto Rojas<br />
Rachel E. Rojas<br />
Samuel Rojas<br />
Sandra Rojas<br />
Jessica Y. Gibson Romero<br />
Michael Patrick Romero<br />
David Darrell Rosales<br />
Alexander Salinas<br />
Oshada Rukshan Samaranayaka<br />
Eduardo Sampyo<br />
Rafael Sandoval<br />
Humberto Santana Jr.<br />
Damien Santiago<br />
David Sarabia<br />
Josh Saunders<br />
Larry Sena<br />
Fermin Gonzalez Sevilla<br />
Darryl A. Sombrero<br />
Ernesto Soriano<br />
Daniel Soto Jr.<br />
Paul David Soto<br />
Oscar De Sousa<br />
Amandeep Sran<br />
Vincent Talamantes<br />
Glen Tedtaotao<br />
Pierre Tedtaotao<br />
Christopher Matthew Tellers<br />
Fernando Temblador<br />
Joseph W. Thomas<br />
J.P. Thompson<br />
Fortunato Torres III<br />
Jay Anthony Torres<br />
Javier O. Toyos<br />
Randall Wayne Turner<br />
Patrick Unite<br />
Andrew Unite<br />
Erick Valdez<br />
Violet Valencia<br />
Robert Valenzuela<br />
Christopher Vallejo<br />
Jason Valles<br />
Jair Vargas<br />
Albert Vasquez<br />
Christopher Vasquez<br />
Louis Vasquez<br />
Alex Villaseñor<br />
Tasha Villaseñor<br />
Matthew James Wallace<br />
Crystal White<br />
Nathan Yriarte<br />
THE CITY WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COMMITMENT OF THE COMMUNITY’S YOUNG<br />
MEN AND WOMEN ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH OUR NATIONS ARMED FORCES SUBSEQUENT TO SEPTEMBER<br />
11, 2001. THE CITY OF NORWALK NEEDS YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS A REALITY. IF YOU HAVE PERSONALLY<br />
SERVED OR KNOW A NORWALK RESIDENT THAT HAS SERVED DURING THE PAST 10 YEAR PERIOD, PLEASE<br />
CONTACT MARGIE REYES AT NORWALK CITY HALL ROOM 1 OR CALL (562) 929-5735.
Community<br />
Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
August 27 <strong>Norwalk</strong> Moose Lodge<br />
Country Western BBQ<br />
August 27, 5 p.m., $12,<br />
13305 Imperial Hwy.,<br />
S. Whittier, CA 90604<br />
September 2 <strong>City</strong> Hall Closed<br />
September 5 <strong>City</strong> Hall Closed<br />
September 6 <strong>City</strong> Council Meeting<br />
6 p.m., <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
Council Chambers<br />
September 20 <strong>City</strong> Council Meeting<br />
6 p.m., <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
Council Chambers<br />
September 16 <strong>City</strong> Hall Closed<br />
September 30 <strong>City</strong> Hall Closed<br />
<strong>Norwalk</strong> Now is published monthly to inform residents <strong>of</strong> events and issues shaping the future<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong>. Comments or questions are welcome and may be directed to the Community<br />
Information Office, <strong>City</strong> Hall at (562) 929-5735. © <strong>2011</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Norwalk</strong>.
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