June 2010 Archives
After 41 years of teaching, Phil Lang has announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year. Throughout his career, Lang has enjoyed bringing education to life for students in grades 4 through 8 at the five different Lutheran schools where he has taught.Lang has also coached softball, basketball, soccer, and wrestling; directed hand bell choirs for over 30 years; and chaperoned field trips and youth groups.
Phil will end his teaching career after serving 6 years in the Junior High Department at Bethany Lutheran School in Long Beach. Lang also taught at schools in San Pedro and Whittier, and in Colorado and Indiana.
Lang lives in Anaheim and is married to Linda (Lashwood) Lang. The Langs have two daughters Laura Siegert, and Laisa Segrist. The entire family has served as teachers in Lutheran schools.
Bethany Lutheran School and Church honored Lang during their three morning worship services on June 13.
Submitted by Kathy Tucker
This is Sadie O'Grady - she enjoys the Press-Telegram
Cub Scout Pack 208 of Madison Elementary in Lakewood, at the Los Angeles International Airport Flight Path Museum, learning about the history of LAX and what makes plane fly.Den Leaders from left to right, Mario Bustamante of Lakewood, Tony Thomas of Lakewood, John Parviainen of Long Beach, Gary Damp of Lakewood, LAWA Tour Guide Mike Corlett, Leader Rob Schafer of Lakewood, Cub Master Steve Wheat of Lakewood and Den Leader Sean Stamper of Lakewood
Barry and Dianne Bradfield of Lakewood and Barbara and Mike Smith of Long Beach share their Press-Telegram at Arlington National Cemetery while on a tour of Washington, D.C.
The Garcia Family are in England in Newcastle upon Tyne. The photo was taken at City Center of Newcastle, which is located across the street from Haymarket Train Station. The church behind them is called the Church of St. Thomas the Martyr. It is between Newcastle University and Northumbria University.The weekend vacation was to visit Danny Garcia for his white coat ceremony into St. Georges Medical School.
Pictured from left to right, Rosario Garcia, Danny Garcia Sr., Gayda Garcia, Javier Ruiz, Danny Garcia, and Vanessa Garcia. The Garcia family lives in Lakewood and cousin and nephew Javier Ruiz resides in Cerritos.
Jim and Carol Shoemaker of Seal Beach take a side trip to Iguazu Falls, Argentina, with daughter Amy who is studying in Buenos Aires. 
Each year, for the past seven years, Ms. Berge's fashion design students from Artesia High School have sewn 300 'goodie bags' for the pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients and survivors from the Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center. These totes are filled with donated goodies and given to each of the participants in the Champions Run for Life (a torch run style relay). This year is the 25th anniversary of the Champions Run for Life, which will took place on June 12 at the Rainbow Harbor Esplanade, and the students from Artesia High School are proud and honored to be able to participate in such a wonderful event.Submitted by Linda Valentovich
Mother of a cancer survivor
Mother of a cancer survivor
My husband and I were getting ready to go on a trip. We put our packed bags in the living room and then went to get the last of our stuff. When we came back, our cat, Dolly, let us know she was ready to go with us.Submitted by Sandra Facon
In April, Lindbergh Middle School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of Mr. J.P. Alegria. Mr. Alegria was recognized as one of only five LBUSD teachers honored with this year's TALB Golden Apple Award. Throughout the past 22 years at Lindbergh Middle School, Mr. Alegria has earned a reputation for superb professional performance; having been recognized as a Grade Level Leader, History Dept. Chair, Baseball and Basketball Coach, and a former Lindbergh Teacher of the Year. Mr. Alegria was honored by students at Lindbergh; naming him 2009 Charles A. Lindbergh's Most Inspirational Teacher. Other exceptional accomplishments include; the Carpe Diem District Award for Outstanding Teacher, a two time Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2002 Who's Who of American Teachers, and Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Teacher of American History Award. "I want to acknowledge my principal, Dr. Hall, and the History Department for guiding me throughout the years," said J.P. Alegria.
Congratulations Mr. Alegria, you are truly one of a kind.
Submitted by Marina Barreras,
6th Grade Science
6th Grade Science
Leadership Long Beach Class of 2010 at Cedar Lake in Big Bear.
Belmont Shore residents Aldo and Kathy Zanier on the beach of Guarapari, Brazil during Carnival 2010.Submitted by Aldo Zanier
Pat Mills with husband, Jim Goodin, visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa as part of a Rome to Barcelona cruise last November. Construction began in 1174 on the eight-story marble free-standing bell tower for the nearby Il Duomo Cathedral. The tower began to lean after completion of the first three stories, and construction was suspended for a century. The bell tower was eventually completed in the late 14th Century with the characteristic lean. As the lean increased over the centuries, the tower was eventually closed from 1990 to 2001 due to dangerous conditions. The foundation was recently stabilized with lead counter weights placed at the tower's base and the tower reopened to visitors.The Blues
Whenever you feel blue,
Have nothing better to do,
Just take a walk in the sun,
Put those blues on the run.
If those blues won't leave,
You still must believe,
That it does take time,
Just to clear your mind
If you believe in fate,
Then it's never too late,
Just look to your star,
The most brilliant by far
It's up there that sign,
It might take some time,
But when you do see it,
It will make you sublime.
Whenever you feel blue,
Have nothing better to do,
Just take a walk in the sun,
Put those blues on the run.
If those blues won't leave,
You still must believe,
That it does take time,
Just to clear your mind
If you believe in fate,
Then it's never too late,
Just look to your star,
The most brilliant by far
It's up there that sign,
It might take some time,
But when you do see it,
It will make you sublime.
By Leonard Schrick
97-years-old
"Sacrifice"
A Memorial Day poem in memoriam for all those
who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country
No one wants to be here.
There're better things to do.
But freedom and duty are calling
So you halt your life for a few.
The sacrifice shows on their faces:
The horror, the pain, and the grit.
And they ask themselves and each other
"What numb-nut got us in this pit?"
He's torn asunder by a b-trap
As his newborn, far away, screams her first breath
But he will never know his daughter;
She'll never know the details of his death.
You know she's the best damn shot in the unit
As she sits missing her kids: six, five, and three.
"Eagle Eyes" is what we call her
She sacrificed herself so those kids stay free.
The single Mom with one strong son
She raised him on her own
She begged him not to leave her
In a flag-draped coffin, today, he's back home.
Tears stream down your cheeks
As you remember each one fall.
We all gave some part of us
But some of us gave all
By Doug Seagraves
U. S. Navy veteran
Villages at Cabrillo in Long Beach
97-years-old
"Sacrifice"
A Memorial Day poem in memoriam for all those
who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country
No one wants to be here.
There're better things to do.
But freedom and duty are calling
So you halt your life for a few.
The sacrifice shows on their faces:
The horror, the pain, and the grit.
And they ask themselves and each other
"What numb-nut got us in this pit?"
He's torn asunder by a b-trap
As his newborn, far away, screams her first breath
But he will never know his daughter;
She'll never know the details of his death.
You know she's the best damn shot in the unit
As she sits missing her kids: six, five, and three.
"Eagle Eyes" is what we call her
She sacrificed herself so those kids stay free.
The single Mom with one strong son
She raised him on her own
She begged him not to leave her
In a flag-draped coffin, today, he's back home.
Tears stream down your cheeks
As you remember each one fall.
We all gave some part of us
But some of us gave all
By Doug Seagraves
U. S. Navy veteran
Villages at Cabrillo in Long Beach
2nd Place Winning Oil Painting by Cesar Devera
On May 8, I was awarded the 2nd Place prize in the On-The-Spot Oil Painting Competition held in Irvine. It was a grueling, limited 2-hour time frame painting from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. I am glad I finished on time. There were so many good artists who painted so well.
I love oil painting landscapes. My studio is the outdoors and my model is nature.
After I graduated, I taught advertising design in Santo Tomas University of the Philippines. It is one of the oldest Catholic University in the world and has been visited by Popes many times. I was later hired by Warner Brothers to paint animations for movies. Today, I work in the newspaper industry as an advertising designer at the Press-Telegram. I have won several awards, prizes and other recognitions in the field of arts.
2nd Place Winner Cesar Devera in the field
in bloom in the California Hills.
Here are two pictures with two 5-generations, centering
around my grandson, Justin Hoback.
On his dad's side, the group to the left includes:
Thelma Carvin, 84, of Hemet
Linda Hoback, 62, of San Jacinto
Shawn Hoback, 39, of Hemet
Justin Hoback, 20, of Hemet
Vanessa Hoback, 2 months, of Hemet
group on the right:
Phyllis Hays, 84, Lakewood CA
Glenn Hays, 60, holding the Press-Telegram, of Placentia
Amber Hoback, 38, of Hemet
Justin Hoback, 20,of Hemet
Vanessa Hoback, 1, of Hemet
On May 8, I was awarded the 2nd Place prize in the On-The-Spot Oil Painting Competition held in Irvine. It was a grueling, limited 2-hour time frame painting from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. I am glad I finished on time. There were so many good artists who painted so well.
I love oil painting landscapes. My studio is the outdoors and my model is nature.
After I graduated, I taught advertising design in Santo Tomas University of the Philippines. It is one of the oldest Catholic University in the world and has been visited by Popes many times. I was later hired by Warner Brothers to paint animations for movies. Today, I work in the newspaper industry as an advertising designer at the Press-Telegram. I have won several awards, prizes and other recognitions in the field of arts.
Submitted by Cesar Devera
Long Beach
Long Beach
2nd Place Winner Cesar Devera in the field in bloom in the California Hills.
HOW RARE IS THIS?
Here are two pictures with two 5-generations, centering
around my grandson, Justin Hoback.
On his dad's side, the group to the left includes:
Thelma Carvin, 84, of Hemet
Linda Hoback, 62, of San Jacinto
Shawn Hoback, 39, of Hemet
Justin Hoback, 20, of Hemet
Vanessa Hoback, 2 months, of Hemet
group on the right:
Phyllis Hays, 84, Lakewood CA
Glenn Hays, 60, holding the Press-Telegram, of Placentia
Amber Hoback, 38, of Hemet
Justin Hoback, 20,of Hemet
Vanessa Hoback, 1, of Hemet
Submitted by Glenn Hays
Placentia
Placentia
Frank and Rosemary Herendeen welcomed seventy family members and friends to their home, the "Cinderella" house, to help celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The Herendeens were married in Lakewood, California on March 6, 1960. They have two adult children Amy Vaughan and Lee Herendeen, and three grandchildren; Jeremy Vaughn, and Reed and Elle Herendeen.
The couple met when they began attending Long Beach State College, but didn't start dating until Rosemary was a senior. Frank worked as a buyer for the Broadway Hale Store Chain. After they married, they lived for three years in Eugene, Oregon before moving back to Long Beach where Frank got his teaching credentials. He taught elementary school in Buena Park. Rosemary also got her teaching credentials and became a teacher for the ABC Unified School District.
The couple lived in Long Beach and Orange until their move to Redlands in 1998. They realized their dream of owning an antique home when Jon and Lynette Harrison sold them their home on Olive Avenue. After eight years of restoration, the home was completed and they are still enjoying their wonderful "find."
Frank and Rosemary are both active in the Redlands community. They believe they have found the perfect city for retirement and enjoyment.
Wedding Day: March 6, 1960.
The couple met when they began attending Long Beach State College, but didn't start dating until Rosemary was a senior. Frank worked as a buyer for the Broadway Hale Store Chain. After they married, they lived for three years in Eugene, Oregon before moving back to Long Beach where Frank got his teaching credentials. He taught elementary school in Buena Park. Rosemary also got her teaching credentials and became a teacher for the ABC Unified School District.
The couple lived in Long Beach and Orange until their move to Redlands in 1998. They realized their dream of owning an antique home when Jon and Lynette Harrison sold them their home on Olive Avenue. After eight years of restoration, the home was completed and they are still enjoying their wonderful "find."
Frank and Rosemary are both active in the Redlands community. They believe they have found the perfect city for retirement and enjoyment.
Wedding Day: March 6, 1960.
Cosetita the Cat is Livin' the life.
Submitted by Michael K. and Adrian R.
Mac, the smiling Brittany
Mac is a 5 year old Brittany (Hunter breed) who would love to find a forever home. He came into my life just in time to spare him from a certain death at a county shelter but his current home is only temporary. He runs, plays, and loves to practically fly through the air - Brittany dogs are very fast! He's a total sweetie and would make the perfect dog for a high energy family.
Submitted by Kate Zeiger
kmzeiger@gmail.com
kmzeiger@gmail.com
This good kid's name is Andrew Garcia. Andrew a 9-year-old 4th grader at Saint Margaret Mary School in Lomita.
Andrew won an award for being a straight A student. Not only is Andrew smart but he is a real helper. He helped me make cookies for his school's bake sale. We go on RV trips quite often and Andrew and his three year old sister Alexi come over every day and feed our cat while we're away. My husband had surgery on his shoulder and Andrew offered to rake the leaves for us. He has stayed with us a few times during the school year and we have played games but I just can't beat him. He's too smart for me. He is a very sweet, polite young man and we are blessed having him as our neighbor.
Andrew won an award for being a straight A student. Not only is Andrew smart but he is a real helper. He helped me make cookies for his school's bake sale. We go on RV trips quite often and Andrew and his three year old sister Alexi come over every day and feed our cat while we're away. My husband had surgery on his shoulder and Andrew offered to rake the leaves for us. He has stayed with us a few times during the school year and we have played games but I just can't beat him. He's too smart for me. He is a very sweet, polite young man and we are blessed having him as our neighbor.
Submitted by Dorothy Wagner
Carson
Carson
Fremont students Sasha and Chloe Pullman and Trevor Davis-Dressner are joined by Fremont parents Stephanie Pullman and Mark Dressner at a February 14th lemonade/cookie/popcorn stand in Belmont Heights. The money raised went to Fremont Elementary's Support Our School program which raises money each year to fund the school's Science and Computer Labs.
Sumitted and photo by
Matthew Davis
Matthew Davis
David and Carol of Belmont Shore on a "day trip" on a boat full of other tourists traveling in the backwaters along the Amazon River out of the port of Santarem in Brazil. I caught my first Piranha! This, on a 14-day cruise along the Amazon and then up the Atlantic, then the Caribbean and back to the good old U.S.A.!
Pam Dallos of Cerritos visits Australia. I took the Royal Carribean Cruise ship Rapsody.
Dorothy DuPont of Huntington Beach, Marjorie Yonce of Lakewood, Betty Lewis of Huntington Beach, and Jennie Hutchison of Paramount take a moment to enjoy the view of Yosemite Valley during a recent trip to Yosemite.
Claire Vincent of Cypress, Judy Hirsch of Long Beach, and Gloria Baron of Indio, in their hand knit hats by Gloria, were hanging about with the gentoo penguins of Danco Island, Antarctica.
Our trip back to the "Witch City" of Salem Massachusetts for the annual "Halloween Celebration." The picture is taken in front of the "Bewitched" statue which was given to the city by TV Land Cable Channel to commemorate Elizabeth Montgomery's "Bewitched" segments that were filmed in Salem during the 70s. Pictured with a copy of our Press Telegram is my girlfriend Lisa Jasso and myself Rocky Shaw who proudly calls Long Beach home.
Sean, in back and Blake, in the middle in front, Bindman visited their cousins, Duncan and Violet Edwards, former Madison Elementary students (Lakewood) just after Snowmaggedon. In the Edwards' front yard in northern New Jersey.
Mar Bellamy and Fannie (Fofi) Daly, retired Long Beach Unified School District teachers, visiting the Raj Ghat near New Delhi, India. This is the memorial marking the cremation spot of Mahatma Gandhi.
John Simpson of Carson on his annual fishing trip in May 2010 to Deep Creek Fishing Club in Ninilchik, Alaska with this 170 pound halibut. He also caught a 141 pound halibut.
I went to the Raiders vs Cowboys game in Arlington, TX. last Thanksgiving with my dad Richard Soto from Paramount and my nephew David Torres from Wilmington. We had a great time and took a really good picture right in front of the Cowboy Stadium. My dad and nephew are Cowboy fans and I am a Raider fan. It was a trip I will never forget and I am thankful for my stepmom Michelle Soto from Paramount for sending us.
Pam Dallos of Cerritos visits Australia. I took the Royal Carribean Cruise ship Rapsody.Dorothy DuPont of Huntington Beach, Marjorie Yonce of Lakewood, Betty Lewis of Huntington Beach, and Jennie Hutchison of Paramount take a moment to enjoy the view of Yosemite Valley during a recent trip to Yosemite.Submitted by Jennie Hutchison
Claire Vincent of Cypress, Judy Hirsch of Long Beach, and Gloria Baron of Indio, in their hand knit hats by Gloria, were hanging about with the gentoo penguins of Danco Island, Antarctica. Our trip back to the "Witch City" of Salem Massachusetts for the annual "Halloween Celebration." The picture is taken in front of the "Bewitched" statue which was given to the city by TV Land Cable Channel to commemorate Elizabeth Montgomery's "Bewitched" segments that were filmed in Salem during the 70s. Pictured with a copy of our Press Telegram is my girlfriend Lisa Jasso and myself Rocky Shaw who proudly calls Long Beach home.Sean, in back and Blake, in the middle in front, Bindman visited their cousins, Duncan and Violet Edwards, former Madison Elementary students (Lakewood) just after Snowmaggedon. In the Edwards' front yard in northern New Jersey.Mar Bellamy and Fannie (Fofi) Daly, retired Long Beach Unified School District teachers, visiting the Raj Ghat near New Delhi, India. This is the memorial marking the cremation spot of Mahatma Gandhi.John Simpson of Carson on his annual fishing trip in May 2010 to Deep Creek Fishing Club in Ninilchik, Alaska with this 170 pound halibut. He also caught a 141 pound halibut.I went to the Raiders vs Cowboys game in Arlington, TX. last Thanksgiving with my dad Richard Soto from Paramount and my nephew David Torres from Wilmington. We had a great time and took a really good picture right in front of the Cowboy Stadium. My dad and nephew are Cowboy fans and I am a Raider fan. It was a trip I will never forget and I am thankful for my stepmom Michelle Soto from Paramount for sending us.Submitted by Connie Soto
Wilmington
My photo taken with the Press-Telegram in Bahawalpur, Pakistan on January 19, 2010.Wilmington
Submitted by Rafique
Cypress neighbors Mike and Kathie Rood (front) and Jon and Jan Breitbarth share a gondola in Venice, Italy in September 2009. Prior to visiting Venice we spent time in Florence where we saw "David," Michelangelo's magnificent sculpture and beautiful Renaissance paintings by Botticelli and many other artists.
