March 2011 Archives
This is my son, Zachary Schallmann, a 5th- grader at Gant Elementary School, with the Long Beach 49er Mens Volleyball team. They have adopted him as a lucky charm. He attends all of the home games with his grandfather. The coach asked him if he'd like to visit during a practice. This picture was taken during practice. It's so great to see a group of young men step up and be role models for the young members of our community. Way to go 49ers!!Submitted by Amy Schallmann
This beautiful smile is what we have the pleasure of waking up to. This is Alexah Lopez, 1-year, 6 months oldSubmitted by Irma Lopez
Marina Pacifica's 3rd Annual Food Drive for Food Finders. Each year volunteers go door to door, about 570 doors, picking up food from residents. We had over 13 volunteers. We collect and sort the food and we also ask for personal care items and pet food. In 2008 and 2009, we collected over 1000 pounds of food - results aren't in yet for 2010. Even the pouring rain didn't stop anyone from contributing to a good cause.
David and Carol Ward and their family on trip to Navini Island in Fiji, a small island with a maximum of 30 guests. All bures(rooms) are on the water. There was a hectic schedule of sleeping, eating, volleyball, snorkeling and cocktails. Pictured left to right; Sunil and Theresa Merchant, DJ Kirkland, Nisha Merchant, Jay and Cindy Brown, David and Carol Ward, Jeremy Ward, Kristie and David Denbo.
Kelly, Koby and Kameron Melvin in Long Beach, NY. The picture on the front page of the Press-Telegarm is of the Melvin family when Cindy Melvin was the mega mom for your Mother's Day issue.Submitted by Barbara Regnier
Pictured are my two sisters, two cousins and one of our best friends in New York at the Statue of Liberty. We went to New York for seven days in October 2010 to celebrate my 60th birthday. We had so much fun that we can't wait to go back. From left to right are; Lana Reynolds of Lakewood, Karen Lovett Hodges of Redondo Beach, LaVonne Lovett Lent of Huntington Beach, Terri Dement Belch of Lakewood, Laura Dement Hatton of Lakewood and Sharon Dement Wiggen of Livermore.Submitted by Terri Belch
Del Dominguez and his wife Mandy at the Raiders game in Oakland bonding with their Raider brothers and sisters of the Raider nation. Raiders won 16-14 against the Rams!
Our son is in the Air force stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base. Here we are visiting Trier, the oldest city in Germany with the Porta Nigra (which was erected in about 180 AD) in the background. Pictured left to right; Jessica Tan Harper (Lakewood class of '06), Troy Harper, Millikan class of '07, Gwen and Don Harper, both Millikan graduates class of '75)Submitted by Gwen Harper
During a two-week, five country European vacation last summer, Maggie Webster of Los Angeles, Cynthia Terry and Barbara Gilmore of Long Beach visited Rotterdam in the Netherlands to enjoy the North Sea Jazz Festival. Established in 1976, the North Sea Jazz Festival is the world's oldest, largest indoor jazz festival.
On a recent cruise down the Danube River, our Saturday morning golf group posed for a picture with the Press-Telegram in front of the fountain in the courtyard of the Benedictine abbey in Melk, Austria. The Baroque style abbey was built in 1702 - 1736. Pictured left to right are: front row, Larry and Sharon Sagert, Gloria Kappe, Amy Dominguez, with the newspaper, Pat Law, all of Cerritos and Claudia Dunn of Los Alamitos. Back row; Brodie Dunn of Los Alamitos, Doris Balasch of Downey, George Dominguez of Cerritos, Joe Balasch (of Downey, Bob Hughlett, Sherman Kappe, Maynard Law and Marianne Hughlett, all of Cerritos.
My best shot is my daughter Alyssa Lopez 9, a 4th grader at Lafayette Elementary. Here she is at her award ceremony. She has worked so hard! Yeppeee! We love you Alyssa!! Mom and Dad
Submitted by Irma and Ernesto Lopez
Employees from the City of Long Beach's Department of Refuse and parishioners from the Church of Christ in Long Beach gave out free food during the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Long Beach.
Who would ever think that teaching at Long Beach Unified Lincoln Elementary School over 30 years ago would lead to long lasting friendships and celebrating birthdays almost every month? Well, we did it!Pictured left to right around the table: Marian Boyer, Maryann Johnson, Gloria Baron, Natalie Sellers, K.D. Delmar, Betty Crain, Sharon Lahr, Claire Vincent, Eileen Barnhart, and Nancy Mauger. We plan to celebrate 30 more!
Here are the grandchildren of loyal Press-Telegram readers Liz and Freddy Rodriguez. Pictured left to right, Chloe Gardner, Cobian Cerda, Tiger Ochoa and Calista Gardner 
On September 10, Ann and Jim Denison celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary aboard a small ship on a cruise on the scenic, historically and culturally important Columbia River Gorge, This photo shows them at the spectacular 620 foot Multanomah Falls which was one of the highlights of a trip that included a trip though three states;Oregon, Washington and Idaho, three rivers, the Columbia the Willamette, and the Snake Rivers and eight locks and dams, including the Bonneville Dam and power station with its interesting salmon ladders.Besides its natural beauty, this area offers a trip through time through their museums and other visits, from the prehistoric rock formations, the acquaintance of native American tribes whose ancestors still live there, the journey of Lewis and Clark, the historic fur-traders to modern agriculture, including vineyards and wineries as well as maritime activities.
An exciting trip by jet boat through Hell's Canyon on the Snake river included seeing wildlife as well as prehistoric petroglyphs on ancient basalt formations.
Submitted by Mr. and Mrs. James Denison
Long Beach
Long Beach
Last summer my family and I went to Bogota Colombia where we visited many beautiful places. The most important place, however, was "El Santuario Del Divino Niño" (The Sanctuary "Church" of The Divine Child, baby Jesus) The Divine Child granted my family a miracle and we went to thank him. Now we want to share this with the world! Pictured left to right are my husband Leo Sanchez, myself, Rosario Sanchez and my daughter Luz Lira.Submitted by Rosario Sanchez
Long Beach
Long Beach
Greg Kelly, a former Long Beach resident, enjoying his copy of the Press-Telegram on his birthday in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Art Museum at the "Rocky Steps."
Christian, Nicholas, and Mike Hernandez of Downey, at Disney's Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. We went on the Disney cruise last August. Mom is taking the picture (she is camera shy). In the back ground is the "Flying Dutchman," from the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean."Submitted by Mike Hernandez
The Da'Hawaii Seniors Club of Cerritos musicians singing and playing Hawaiian songs with their ukuleles, and the club's hula dancers dancing hulas at Gahr High School's Senior Senior Prom on January 12, 2011. The Seniors met with 30 Gahr student pen pals at the Senior Senior Prom after exchanging letters.Submitted by Edna Ethington
Here's my grandson, Rob Jeromino helping Sasha, our 11-year old female cat out the front door.
Submitted by Grandpa Clifford Friend
Lakewood
Lakewood
St. Joseph High School Varsity Volleyball Team at Hanalei Bay, Kauai, HI in between matches at the Kauai Challenge Volleyball Tournament in August 2010. They took 2nd in the Silver Division.Back Row: Coach Mike Hinton, Rachel Greene, Rebecca McEnulty, Jackie Starks, Clarissa Bunagan, Beth Lyon, Gabi Mirand, Lolani Blas and Imee Uy; Front Row: Becca Ramirez, Assistant Coach Jillian Felger, Jen Felger and CeCe Chostner
Charles and May Parks in Oahu, Hawaii at the Bishop Museum. Charles celebrated his 75th birthday in Hawaii for the first time where he toured the island and enjoyed the beautiful sceneries. He especially enjoyed the history of the island. Submitted by May Parks
Long Beach
Long Beach
From September 16 through 28, Tomiko Paronto of La Palma and Gretchen Cacciotti of Lakewood traveled to South Africa. We spent several days in Johannesburg, took safari drives in Kruger National Park, visited Swaziland, drove along the Indian Ocean in KwaZulu Natal and flew to Cape Town. Here we are at the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
Our family vacationed in Israel last summer and visited the Dead Sea. Here we are floating in the Dead Sea.Submitted by Gerhard and Monica Gross.
Local high school volleyball players Skyler McCoy, Saint John Bosco (left), and Erik Reed, Long Beach Wilson, were fortunate enough to be among ten boys and girls chosen from throughout the nation to represent the USA in the sport of beach volleyball in a bi-lateral exchange with the Russian youth beach volleyball program. Despite being in Moscow during the fires and record high temperatures, the boys had the trip of a lifetime.Highlights of their trip included training with Misty May-Treanor in Moscow, touring the Kremlin, attending a state department dinner at the U. S. Embassy in Moscow, training and competing at the Olympic volleyball training center in Anapa and the friendships they made with the Russian athletes and coaches.
Mark Nowick of Long Beach and Children's book author James Daos of Long Beach on a trip promoting his Book Series, "Ants on the Rainbow ...You'll never know." A story of a colony of ants who master the art of surfing!James and Mark visited local surf shops and book stores on the island of Oahu, from Jan 14 to Jan 23. Here they are at Sandy's Beach after a long day of sharing the book series in Kailua.
Submitted by Mike Panis
This is our cool pet, Cuhulain, named after the mythic Celtic warrior. Our Cuhulain is a 4-year old Goldendoodle and, at 85 pounds, is about 20 pounds bigger than we were told he would be. Fortunately for us, he is all heart. His mother was a white golden retriever and his father a red standard poodle. His favorite game is pulling the stuffing out of his toys. Here he is on Christmas morning, after happily eviscerating Santa Claus.
As the proud Grandmother of seven month old Nadja Joanna-Loren Council aka "Lil' Jo," These are her holiday pictures. What is she thinking?Submitted by Jo Council
Tiffany Hood, Lindsey Krummell, and Katie Ciesielski, 2010 graduates of Long Beach Poly enjoy a trip to Cabo San Lucas this summer before heading off to college. They have gone to school together since kindergarten.Submitted by Liz Krummell
Long Beach resident Leslie Shiffman, holding the paper, with her family in the main square of Dobrovnic, Croatia one stop on their 10-day family cruise. Back row David, Rachel, Luke and Steven Schultz and Lucy Goldenhersh. Front row: Kevin and Jake Schultz, Susan Schultz and Leslie. Susan, Steven and David Schultz were all born in Long Beach and attended Newcomb Academy before moving to Los Angeles.Submitted by Leslie Shiffman
Gil and Joan Delgado of Paramount on a cruise to Alaska in August. The weather really treated us well.
Amanda Martin and her parents Wanda and Bruce enjoying their visit to the Big Apple. Here they are taking in the lights and sights of Times Square. 
Barbie and Phil Wendel of Long Beach on a fabulous trip to Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau Alaska in August 2010 with Barbie's mom, Dede McLaughlin, 83, from San Antonio, TX. and her aunt, Ruth Kreger, 85, from Houston, TX!Submitted by Barbie Wendel
As part of their silver anniversary celebration, Rey and Medy Encina of Lakewood, took a trip to Philippines and visited Mayon Volcano, in the province of Albay. Known for its "perfect cone," is the most active volcano in the country.
Three Opussums playing Opussum in my backyard. Submitted by Jef Freeman
Trudy Briscoe a volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific receives a big kiss from "Parker," one of the sea lions.Submitted by Bill Ruzgis, Long Beach
Oscar Meyer Joseph; Oscar was a stray dodging traffic on a busy Long Beach street. My daughter rushed out to him, scooping him up to safety. He immediately captivated every one lucky enough to make his acquaintance. He is a Wire Haired Doxie with an adorable face and a sweet personality to match. Having him micro chipped adds a lot of peace of mind. Finding such a special dog was a very fortuante day for us. Oscar will never ever be homeless again.Submitted by Millie Franssen
Lakewood
Lakewood
Corky the Kitten Rescuer: Recently our dog, Corky had a barking fit at one part of the fence in our back yard. My daughter stood on a ladder to look over the fence and could see nothing to account for Corky's barking frenzy. Nevertheless, Corky persisted in barking at that part of the fence, whenever he was allowed access to that part of the yard for the next few days.In desperation, I asked my daughter to take another look over the fence to see what could be there that had Corky so upset. To our surprise, this time there was a small kitten. Unable to reach the kitten, I asked a neighbor and her handy man to help. I also called Animal Control.
It was estimated that the kitten wa about six weeks old. Because the kitten was so small we were told that it wouldn't be adopted but probably be put to sleep. My neighbor adopted the kitten. As a result of Corky's persistant barking at the fence, this kitten now has eight more lives to live and a new home as well. This is the second time Corky's barking at the fence has alerted us to take action. About a year ago there were feral kittens on the other side of our fence, and not sign of the mother.
Submitted by Janice Demaree
Long Beach
Long Beach
Won-ton Joseph: We have adopted a beautiful Siamese cat. He was left to fend for himself after his owner moved away. It seems we specialize in homeless pets. His canine brothers are not yet accepting of him, so we have had quite a bit of drama. We are hoping someday that they will all get along. Since we have never been cat people, we have had some things to learn. Won-ton is not only handsome, but sweet and a welcomed addition to our family.Submitted by Millie Franssen
Lakewood
Lakewood
This is Cinderella, Cindy for short. Submitted by Jim and Betty Bays
Cheerleaders from Bethany Lutheran School in Long Beach await results from the JAMZ Cheer Competition held at the Pyramid on the campus of Cal State Long Beach. The Bethany Lutheran Bears cheerleaders took 1st place in their middle school division at the January competition. Go Bethany Bears!Submitted by Kathy Tucker
Bethany Lutheran School
Bethany Lutheran School
Howie Siegel and Sharon Johnson from Lakewood vacationing in Manhattan, Time Square, New York City.
A Motorcycle ride to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Balloon Fiesta, held each year around October, is called the world's largest gathering of balloons. This year reported to have 500 balloons in attendence. Pictured right to left, Mike Balleras of Torrance, Steve Zahner of Yorba Linda, Dave Flores of Long Beach, Steve Williams of Rancho Cucamonga and Brad Hartwell of Costa Mesa.
The Hernandez family: left to right, Michael, Marc, Phil, and Pee Wee Hernandez, all of Long Beach, Van Fairfax of Riverside and John Thomas of Long Beach, visiting the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. The trip was to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia, one of Pee Wee's lifelong dreams as a retired U.S. Marine.
Long Beach friends Carol Bellmaine, Kathy DeSilva, Jane Jackson and Melva Miller relaxing after volunteering at the Boston Pops Sympathy event in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Aboard Stressbuster, an Atlantic 70 sailboat, August and September 2010. Shoreline Yacht Club members John and Mimi Fox, Nikki Tennant, Howard and Pat Lund, with friends Louis Van Tilborg and Sarah Fox cruising in the Aegean Sea. At top right are Captain Kostas Ghiokas and his wife Lynda Childress. Submitted by Mimi Fox
My son, Joseph Gettler, a former CSULB student, now attending San Francisco State University, is pictured in the Ruby Mountains, NV in front of Mt. Gilbert, July 2010 during the CSULB/CSUN Summer Field Class.Submitted by Ken Gettler
Jamie and Patches are dog cousins who get together every three months or so when Becky and Jennifer come down to visit family from Fremont. Here the two are resting by some very colorful flowers. Walks these days entail more rest stops as both dogs will be 14 years old this year!Submitted by Hortensia Breton
Lory Shahon and Bob Ferraro of Cypress at Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Connecticut in October 2010.
My wife Melissa and I went to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon Park in California and took a picture under the General Sherman tree. We had a great time exploring numerous trails in both parks over two fun filled days.
Jim Goodin and Pat Mills, Long Beach residents, visit the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. Following the massive 1944 Allied D-Day assault of the Normandy coastline aimed to liberate France and drive into Nazi Germany, 9,387 American soldiers, airmen, and sailors, were buried close to where they died. In addition 1,557 missing in action are memorialized here. Another 14,000 service men were returned to the United States for burial. We all owe these men an enormous debt for the freedom we enjoy today.
Rachel Lefler of Cypress in Great Stirrup Cay, The Bahamas; the first stop on the itinerary of the Jillian Michaels Ultimate Wellness Cruise aboard the Norwegian Star.
Provence, France, "Sur le Pont d'Avignon. Standing on the bridge made famous in the traditional French song are Claire Vincent and Fran Davern of Cypress, Carol Swanson of Westminster, Natalie Sellers of Rossmoor, Gloria Baron of Indio and Sandi Silberstein of Encino.
Bill Ruzgis and Trudy Briscoe of Naples exploring Panama and sharing the Press-Telegram with some ladies of the Embera tribe.
My wife Melissa and I went to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon Park in California and took a picture under the General Sherman tree. We had a great time exploring numerous trails in both parks over two fun filled days.Submitted by Pat Hughes, 30 year Press-Telegram subscriber
A solemn Veteran's Day Reminder
Jim Goodin and Pat Mills, Long Beach residents, visit the Normandy American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. Following the massive 1944 Allied D-Day assault of the Normandy coastline aimed to liberate France and drive into Nazi Germany, 9,387 American soldiers, airmen, and sailors, were buried close to where they died. In addition 1,557 missing in action are memorialized here. Another 14,000 service men were returned to the United States for burial. We all owe these men an enormous debt for the freedom we enjoy today.
Rachel Lefler of Cypress in Great Stirrup Cay, The Bahamas; the first stop on the itinerary of the Jillian Michaels Ultimate Wellness Cruise aboard the Norwegian Star.Provence, France, "Sur le Pont d'Avignon. Standing on the bridge made famous in the traditional French song are Claire Vincent and Fran Davern of Cypress, Carol Swanson of Westminster, Natalie Sellers of Rossmoor, Gloria Baron of Indio and Sandi Silberstein of Encino.Bill Ruzgis and Trudy Briscoe of Naples exploring Panama and sharing the Press-Telegram with some ladies of the Embera tribe.
Mary Dothage and her daughter Cindy. Mary celebrated her 97th birthday on Dec. 3, 2010. Mary has lived in California for many years after moving here from Missouri where she was born. Her day was spent with many family and friends visiting her. She still has a wonderful sense of humor, and we laugh and joke most of the time.
Submitted by Pat Bowers, neighbor
Kurtis Kennington, right, with his grandmother, Amy Sloan, left and his aunt Karean Wrightson, Sloan's daughter, was the primary graphic artist and the assistant graphic director for the 37th People's Choice Awards held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Jan. 5, 2011.
A 2008 graduate of the California Institute of the Arts and an Orange County High School of the Arts graduate, Kennington has won many special awards for his graphic designs and art work.
At the end of the night, Kurtis hosted his proud grandmother and aunt for a tour of the control room of the theater.
"This is another of the many times that Kurtis has made us so proud of him," said Kurtis' grandfather, Omar Sloan.
Submitted by Amy Sloan
Long Beach
A 2008 graduate of the California Institute of the Arts and an Orange County High School of the Arts graduate, Kennington has won many special awards for his graphic designs and art work.
At the end of the night, Kurtis hosted his proud grandmother and aunt for a tour of the control room of the theater.
"This is another of the many times that Kurtis has made us so proud of him," said Kurtis' grandfather, Omar Sloan.
Submitted by Amy Sloan
Long Beach
At Thomas Jefferson School in the Bellflower School District, the children in Mrs. Coni Cox-Burrison's grades 1st and 2nd combination class, do much of their best learning when they have the opportunity to partner up with a friend in a class location other than at their assigned seat.
They show the joy of learning and a lot of enthusiasm as they choose to work with partners on the floor, up in the reading loft, or at the computer table. As they work together they may read, check spelling words, discuss math problems or work on a project. Learning happens when they help each other.
They show the joy of learning and a lot of enthusiasm as they choose to work with partners on the floor, up in the reading loft, or at the computer table. As they work together they may read, check spelling words, discuss math problems or work on a project. Learning happens when they help each other.
Submitted by Mrs. Coni Cox-Burrison of Cerritos
Teacher
Teacher
My wife Sara and I got married on August 27, 2010. We enjoyed our honeymoon in Hawaii. We were lucky enough to attend the USC vs. Hawaii College Football game at Aloha Stadium on Sept. 2. We are huge fans of USC football and wanted to include the Press-Telegram on our trip. We had a wonderful wedding, beautiful honeymoon, and our Trojans won the game! We had a perfect trip!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Danny and Sara King
Long Beach
Danny and Sara King
Long Beach
The Jones family of Lakewood on a trip to Porthcawl South Wales U.K. on the occasion of their Mother's 100th birthday. From left to right, the mayor of Porthcawl, Anthony Jones, Joan Jones, David Jones, Martin Jones and Anne Jones. Sitting with the Press-Telegram is the birthday girl, Ellen Frances (Nell) Jones.
Submitted by Anthony Jones
Mary Nejdl of Long Beach and Bobbi Vernon of Lakewood spent the Veteran's Day holiday in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada on a polar bear excursion. While viewing bears from the tundra buggy, a representative from Polar Bear International gave a presentation and passed around the polar bear skull seen in this photo.
On a Panama Canal Cruise at the Port of Grand Cayman are left to right; Joshua Crissman, Teresa Crissman from Victorville, CA. Jerry Biehn, Brenda Biehn from Downey and bottom front, Bill and Barbara Biehn from Adelanto, Ca.
On a Panama Canal Cruise at the Port of Grand Cayman are left to right; Joshua Crissman, Teresa Crissman from Victorville, CA. Jerry Biehn, Brenda Biehn from Downey and bottom front, Bill and Barbara Biehn from Adelanto, Ca. Submitted by Brenda Biehn
Downey
Gregory and Brenda Slaughter of Lakewood at the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska last July. The weather was crystal clear, windy and cold.
During a recent family Princess cruise we spent a day in the great port city of Hobart, Tasmania. A visit to the Bonorong Wildlife Conservation Center gave me the opportunity to view koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils up close and also to feed the kangaroos. This one enjoyed a good snack and a good read.
Ursula Hebert of Long Beach on a recent trip to Berlin for the Festival for old Barrel Organs.
Kathy, Spencer and Jesse Pozgay visiting Homer, Alaska. It was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Homer also had the best seafood we have ever tasted.
Downey
Gregory and Brenda Slaughter of Lakewood at the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska last July. The weather was crystal clear, windy and cold.During a recent family Princess cruise we spent a day in the great port city of Hobart, Tasmania. A visit to the Bonorong Wildlife Conservation Center gave me the opportunity to view koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils up close and also to feed the kangaroos. This one enjoyed a good snack and a good read.Cynthia Flores
Buena Park, Ca.
Buena Park, Ca.
Ursula Hebert of Long Beach on a recent trip to Berlin for the Festival for old Barrel Organs.Kathy, Spencer and Jesse Pozgay visiting Homer, Alaska. It was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Homer also had the best seafood we have ever tasted.
Our cat Inky is a true lover of the Press-Telegram. He enjoys it every morning to get his day off to a good start.
Submitted by The Stock Family
Lakewood
Lakewood
