August 2011 Archives
I was Lauren DeVink's 1st grade teacher and was able to attend her graduation from UC Berkeley in May.
Her proud parents Art and Wendy DeVink are pictured with her on graduation day, May 14, 2011. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in civil and environmental engineering. She graduated from Wilson High School in 2007.
Submitted by Dansen Lipock
When people hear that my cat Barkley, a male, black Persian mix, just turned 21-years-old, they can not believe it. Well, it's not just his age, but his love of adventure that is amazing. Barkley has always been an indoor/outdoor cat, so he still does have some street smarts. But for the last five years or more he has stayed mostly on the patio, in the yard, or in the house. In fact, he's the only cat I can trust to stay indoors all day and not wreck anything! He's a good cat.
He is almost blind because of cataracts and his hearing and his sense of smell isn't as good as it used to be. So, how does a cat with all those impediments manage to not only survive for over a month away in the summer last year? He was later found five blocks away and a little thinner. Recently he got out the gate again and wandered over a mile away. But, we found him five days later. On another occasion, he got out and when I was driving home, I saw him in the middle of a main street with cars approaching, obviously disorientated. I scooped him up and took him home -- again amazed he had again survived.
Let's just say Barkley has a penchant for life and a constitution that's truly hardier than most people. We hope he lives another five years and with his tenacity, he just might.
Cindy Schultheis
Lakewood
Lakewood
On Friday, August 12, 2011, my son, Kyle S. King, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. After graduating from Lakewood High School in 2004 and serving in the Marine Corps for four years, he was accepted into an enlisted to officer education program in 2008. He received his bachelors degree late last year from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in Charleston, SC, where he majored in history and minored in Spanish. His next tour of duty will be in Quantico, VA. The King Family hails from Lakewood and are long-time Press Telegram subscribers.Quote from Kyle "My great-grandfather was a Marine during WWI, my grandfather was a sailor during World War II, my father served during Vietnam, so it was just natural to continue the tradition and serve my country in this capacity. Its an honor."
Pictured left to right are: Steve King, father, Lt. Kyle King, Becky King, Kyle's wife and Kathy King, his mother
Long Beach brothers Johnathan and Stephen Miranda have been commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Lt. Johnathan Miranda, left, has been assigned to the 30th Security Forces Squadron at Vandenburg Air Force Base. Lt. Stephen Miranda, right, is attending combat systems flight training at Pensacola NAS, FL. Both are graduates of Lakewood High School, CSULB, and the ROTC program at Loyola-Marymount University.
Brock and Zoe Rubio of Lakewood, visited Yosemite Valley for the first time with Oma and Papa. Memories never to be forgotten.
Don Weller of Temecula, Cheyenne Swenson of Lakewood and Matt Dobberpuhl of Long Beach on their way to the summit of Haleakala Crater on Maui in July.
Phil and Patty recently returned from a trip to Park City Utah where they met with friends from Washington State and Northern California. Highlights included the historic town, Wastach Mountains, delicious food and fly fishing on the upper Provo River.
Here is 91-year-old Betty Marcroft's more than 50-year-old tortoise trying to eat her grandkitty Saffy's food. Saffy is very surprised to see Mr. Tortoise eating her food. Mrs. Marcroft has lived on the same block in Norwalk for 70 years.
In June, my family gathered at Rosie The Riveter Park to celebrate what would have been my brother Bill "Jitterbug" Meshad's 90th birthday. Bill lost his life at 22 as a result of injuries he suffered in an Air Force training flight on August 1, 1943. The following letter, from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was delivered to my family at our Long Beach home:
In grateful memory of Lt. William M. Meshad Jr., who died in the service of his country at
Roswell Army Air Field, Roswell, New Mexico, August 1, 1943. He stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die. That freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings. Freedom lives and through it he lives -- in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men.
Here I am holding the flag that was presented to my parents at the time of my brother's death. I have ordered a plaque in his memory through Gerrie Schipske's Rosie The Riveter Foundation Memorial Wall Project. I sang his favorite song, "Tangerine," and played Glenn Miller's, "In the Mood," in his memory.
While working as a "Rosie," at Douglas Aircraft during the War, I fondly remember my brother writing to me, "Sis, you build them and I'll fly them."
Bill was quite a fisherman. In his early teens, during the depression, he would fish off the rocks of Rainbow Pier and bring home gunny sacks full of fish to feed the neighborhood.
He was a member of the Long Beach Poly High Class of 1939 and earned a Life Pass as a member of the Poly High 1938 CIF State Championship Varsity Cross Country Team.While in high school, Bill had a paper route delivering The Long Beach Independent.
Submitted by Ceci Meshad Julian, sister
We would like to say Happy 99th Birthday to our mother, Viola Norman for the many years of happiness she has given us. For her birthday, July 26, she received a proclamation from Long Beach 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews. Pictured left to right are Hattie Norman-Bass, Delois (Dee) Norman, Viola, Elnora Norman-Cosey, and Andrews. Not pictured is her son William James Norman Sr.We love you Mom,
Your family
Your family
Happy 100th Birthday to our mother, Lucy Martinez Arce. She was born August 15, 1911 in El Paso, Tx. and raised in Wilmington, Ca. She graduated from Phineas Banning in 1931. She and her husband Charlie, have raised their family in East Long Beach since 1944.
Lucy will have her Centennial Celebration at Our Lady of Refuge Church on Aug 14, where she has been a lifelong parishioner.
What a legacy for her Family. Happy Birthday Mom, Nana, Great Nana, sister, Tia, neighbor and friend
Submitted by Charlie Arce
Pictures: Mom's at age 20 in 1931 and Mom and Dad, June 1990
Mom with her great-grandchildren. Pictured left to right are: Mia, Paker,Jess,(mom Dolores) Dilon, Colin(in front) Preston, Katelyn, Mikayla, and Joel.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM
By Janet Faria
By Janet Faria
My mom, Dolores Lounsbury, is the epitome of a mom. She turned 90 on July 1. She was raised on a farm in Minnesota, and was the 5th child of eight. At a very young age, she stood on a box and learned to cook on a wood stove. She left home for Long Beach in 1938 at 17. When she got here, she started working in restaurants and in the homes of Naval Officers and the wealthy of Long Beach. In 1943, she married my dad, and continued working in private homes cooking for luncheons and dinner parties. This led to her starting a catering business.
I was born in 1945 and we moved into our first and only home in the Wrigley Area on Daisy Avenue. Between 1945 and 1961, my folks had six children including twins in 1959. Mom volunteered at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, was involved in PTA six times over, bowled at least once a week, and entered the CWBA State Tournament every year. Her catering business kept us all together through tough times; really hard times; and good times. She weathered all the storms raising six kids, including the 4 a.m. Sunday wake-ups when the four youngest kids and my dad got up to deliver Press-Telegram newspapers. Speaking of the Press-Telegram, Mom's name appeared on the society page a few times because she was the one in the kitchen producing the wonderful looking and delicious tasting food for the party. Once after doing a fund raiser for Nancy Reagan who was campaigning for her husband, Ronald, Mom was invited to Sacramento to do some catering for the Governor and Nancy. She couldn't go because of all of us, but it sure was a testimonial to her catering excellence.
Dolores is still active in bowling two times a week at CAL, volunteering at St. Cornelius Church, playing pinochle with a card group on Mondays, and still keeps her hands in catering. She also does her own cooking and house cleaning, and still has family dinners for all our birthdays.
Dad passed away in 1979. She married again to Charles Lounsbury in 1981. Chuck passed away in 2005, and she has been alone ever since. Alone? How can you be alone with six children, seven grandchildren, and nine great- grandchildren. She has been a fantastic role model, a pillar of society, and certainly on the highest pedestal for all of us.
Happy 90th birthday Mom. You go girl!
Submitted by Janet Faria
Happy Birthday wishes to former Long Beach residents,
Wilma Bryan, 100 and Dorothy Andrist 101.
Wilma Bryan, 100 and Dorothy Andrist 101.
Quaker Gardens honors '100's'
Quaker Gardens Senior Living in Stanton California honored seven residents whom own the distinction of being centenarians: living to the age of 100 or older. They were honored in a celebration in May.
May McBath, 103, Cecilia "Bobbie" Wilder, 102, Dorothy Andrist, 101, Clara Donna "Shane", 101, Josephine "Josie" Still, 100, Beulah Edwards, 99-1/2, all wore crowns and enjoyed the warmth and appreciation from their fellow residents.
Dorothy Andrist a long time resident of Long Beach lived there for 52 years. She and her husband owned "Ball & Frank Sporting Goods Store" on Long Beach Boulevard between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Wilma Bryan lived in North Long Beach for 60 years with husband Ros Bryan. Ros was an independent trucker hauling for Owl Rock and Wilma worked in the meat department at Cole's Market on Atlantic Avenue. She was active in the North Long Beach Brethren Church.Andrist attributes her long life to making smart decisions. "Clean living," she said, has been the secret to her success, "I never drank or smoke, lots of garlic and no red meat." She does however admit one weakness: "I'm a bona fide, choc-a-holic."
Submitted by Zina Quigley
Director of Marketing
Quaker Gardens Senior Living
Director of Marketing
Quaker Gardens Senior Living
Eighty years to celebrate
Patricia Ann Marshall, (Layman)
Patricia Ann Marshall, (Layman)
Most people know Pat as a world traveler. Whether it's viewing the glaciers in Alaska, walking the cobblestone streets of Tallinn, Estonia, or cruising the Kiel Canal, Pat's passion is travel. But Pat is also known for her dedication. For 37 years she worked at Pacific Telephone serving many times during national disasters. Married to James Edgar Marshall for 50 years, she raised two children, Michael Marshall and Danni Shuman, encouraged three grandchildren, James Marshall, Sarah Jones and Abby Shuman, and enjoys two great-grandchildren, Chase and Cassidy Jones.
For 77 years Pat has lived in California. She was born in Kansas, Missouri on July 27th. Pat is known to be a great neighbor and friend. What an inspiration you are to all of us! Happy 80 Years Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandma (Granny). We love you, Your Family.
On June 5 the Long Beach Sierra Club conducted a hike up Mt. Baldy (Mt. San Antonio). Everyone made it to the summit. For some of the group it was the first time to reach Baldy's summit. It was a beautiful day to be hiking.
My daughter and I live in an East Long Beach home that was built in the early 50s. She was on her way to a 40s/50s dance in this photo. We had music from Glen Miller playing in the background while preparing her for a fun night out on the town. Here she's dressed in a simple gray 50s style dress in our 50s home. Our neighbor and friend Maggie, who just turned 90, said seeing her was like going back in time.
Submitted by Tracie Ichikawa
Great-Grandma, Edie Freeman, 94, takes the kids to kids-eat-free-breakfast and she only ordered coffee. Here she is with six of her ten great-grandsons. Submitted by Judith Freeman
This is our 10th Annual Deerford Street Block Party in the city of Lakewood. To celebrate our nation's independence, we start off with a neighborhood pancake breakfast. For the kids, there's a water slide, popcorn and snow cone machine. With many fun festivities happening throughout the day, we all gather once again for the after dinner dessert table which includes a variety of cakes, cookies and pies. Clearly a popular event. Can't wait for next year.
This is a get together recently at my Mom's house in Long Beach. All of these women are 90 plus years and have known each other ever since they were children in Minnesota. They all came out to California in the 1940's and settled in Long Beach. Because of health issues and transportation they do not get to see each other as often as they'd like, but time seems to stand still when they are together even if only for a couple of hours. They share stories, do a lot of "remember whens" and laugh. It is so much fun to see their faces light up while all the aches and pains fade away if only for a brief moment.From left to right they are: Vernette Da Costa; Alice Holford (my Mom); Doris Hutchins and Ardelle Sparks. Ardelle's daughter, Sue, brought them over and we hope to do this again in the very near future.
Submitted by Linda Scott
Jerrod Larsen, Drew Larsen and grandpa Terry Murray from Long Beach are enjoying the center divider on East Mezzanine Way, which is maintained by the neighborhood. We like the American flags added for the month of July.
Carson Scholars win big in San Francisco!
Pictured left to right: Alicia Goodall, Corrine Adams, Brianna Goodall, and Ronald GoodallStudents of the Young Black Scholars program, an educational activity of the 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, participated in the 100 Black Men of America's National African American Challenge Bowl Competition held in San Francisco June 10. In its 15th year, the competition is designed to test the knowledge of students in African-American history. The students were responsible for orally answering several questions related to African and African-American history from the 15th Dynasty to modern times. The Junior High School Division, consisting of Corrine Adams and Brianna Goodall from St Philomena School in Carson, defeated more than 10 other teams through the local and national rounds of the competition and brought home the Championship. Those teams represented various other states. Congratulations to 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Young Black Scholars, and the student participants. Special recognition to the YBS coaches Latrice Jordan and Ronald Goodall who coached our students to victory. This was the third consecutive year that the 100BMLA have won the Jr. Division with is the first "Three-peat" in Jr. Division history.
For more information on Young Black Scholars go to www.youngblackscholars.com or www.100bmla.org.
Commencement Celebration at Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach From left, Blanca Casillas, high school graduate, Pablo Lazo, middle School graduate and Maraiya Gomez, middle school graduate were able to celebrate their success at a surprise graduation party.
A collaboration between Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach's in-house school teacher, Angelica Nunez-Lindsay, music therapist, Laurel Terreri, child life therapist, Allison Singhi, and community partner, Discovery Arts, all worked together to recognize patients' hard work throughout the school year while battling cancer.
The care team and their extended family surprised the three hospitalized teens with a graduation celebration. Blanca Casillas, Pablo Lazo and Maraiya Gomez all graduated from their respective schools, but because of their conditions were unable to attend their own graduation ceremonies.
The Miller Children's team wanted to make sure these kids had a well-deserved graduation experience. The playroom was decorated with many colorful balloons, graduation decorations and music. A look of awe and smiles were on the kids' faces as they walked down the hall and headed towards the decorated playroom that served as their commencement grounds.
Noteworthy student on the rise
Aaron A. Hill, an upcoming QUEST senior at Robert A. Millikan High School, recently returned from China with the Global Youth Leadership Conference (GYLC). Aaron was initially nominated through his school to attend Congressional Youth Leadership Conference (held in Irvine, 2010)in preparations for GYLC. As a QUEST student, he has received numerous awards including Merit of Scholar, Student Character award (English), and MVP Offensive Line just to name a few. He is also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. With college in the horizon (2012), Aaron is looking to major in Business Management and minor in Computer Science. Universities like UCLA, Duke, Yale and Stanford keep Aaron focused on maintaining an excellent grade point average as well as completing his 4th year in football. He is a grounded young man on his way to make a difference in society.GYLC made a huge impact on Aaron in the area of International Business. While in China, he visited Hong Kong, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai.
He interacted with key leaders and newsmakers with powerful influence over politics, finance, culture and diplomacy, and took part in a carefully designed curriculum, which included thought-provoking simulations that build leadership skills. According to Aaron, meeting Zhu Haiquan, director of Department for North American & Oceanic Affairs and going to the Great Wall of China, were major highlights of the trip.
GYLC's theme this summer is "Leaders of Tomorrow Preparing for the Global Challenges and Responsibilities of the Future". We find Aaron Hill to be a global leader of our future and a noteworthy student on the rise!
Submitted by Tonia Hill, mother
Long Beach
Long Beach
2011 Jerome Richardson Memorial
Scholarship Awardees
Scholarship Awardees
The Jerome Richardson scholarship was set up in 1988 in memory of Jerome Richardson, a 1986 Poly High School graduate and Long Beach City College student, who was killed in 1987.
Today, 23 years later, the scholarship is still committed to encourage and award students who are socially conscientious, morally and spiritually focused and academically sound.
Name: Tyna ColenChurch: Divine Deliverance Bible Church, Los Angeles
School: Paramount High School, Paramount
GPA: 3.51
Prospective College: University of California, Riverside
Major: Psychology, Law
Name: John AmalfitanoChurch: Mary Star of the Sea, Lomita
School: San Pedro High School, San Pedro
GPA: 4.08
Prospective College: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: Political Science
Name: Nancy HingosChurch: St. Peter's Catholic Church
School: San Pedro High School, San Pedro
GPA: 4.17
Prospective College: Georgetown University
Major: Science Technology and Environmental Affairs
Name: Kaleah Patterson
Church: Westside Baptist Church
School: Polytechnic High School, Long Beach
GPA: 3.17
Prospective College: Cal State University, San Diego
Major: Public Health/Human Services
Name: Christopher Maye
Church: Grace Memorial, Long Beach
School: Polytechnic High School, Long Beach
GPA: 3.09
Prospective College: Cal State Long Beach
Major: Undecided
Name:Kerbe Kelbisow
Church: Figueroa Church of Christ, Los Angeles
School: Crenshaw High School, Los Angeles
GPA: 3.07
Prospective College: Haverford College
Major: Economics
The Pacific Flute Ensemble of Long Beach performed on July 17 at the Orange County Fair under the baton of Renee Bhatia.
The Long Beach based group has been together for ten years under the leadership of Darrin Thaves. The PFE also performed at the National Flute Convention in Anaheim the summer of 2010.
This is the First Congregational Church of Long Beach Youth handbell group "Beloved Bells" at the first Congregational Church of Santa Barbara.
The group, under the direction of Tracy Halter Balin, rode the Blue Line to the Red Line to Union Station boarded an Amtrack Surf Liner to Santa Barbara for the 4th of July weekend.
We kayaked, paddle boarded, sailed, went to the zoo and watched the the fireworks from the beach. It was a great trip and really fun.
Submitted by Debbie Bond
I want to share two of our Good Kids. Nicholas Whetstone and Makayla Hernandez recently received a $1000 tuition grant as winners of the William H . Hannon Memorial Scholarship Contest. The students demonstrated creativity and enthusiasm in writing about Fray Junipero Serra. Also pictured by our statue of Fray Serra is principal, Mary Ann Fitzpatrick.Submitted by Mary Ann Fitzpatrick
St. Maria Goretti School
St. Maria Goretti School
Tina Sehremelis was recognized on Sunday May 22 with the presentation of a $500 scholarship from Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated at the 10th Annual Friendship & Flowers Scholarship Luncheon at El Dorado Park Golf Course. Tina is graduating Los Alamitos High School in June with a Golden State Seal Merit Diploma and a 4.1 GPA. While attending Los Alamitos High School, she made the Principal's Honor Roll all four years and is an active member of California Scholastic Federation and National Honor Society. Tina played JV and Varsity Tennis where she was awarded the Scholar Athlete Award, Griffin Award and Top Scholar Athlete Award, 2010-2011. She also found time to participate in Student Site Council, Greek Culture Club, Founder & President, Adventure Crew, Spanish Honors Society, Students of Sustainability, Link Crew Leader, Link Crew Commissioner, and Actions for Africa. Outside of school, Tina was active in National Charity League, earned the Mission Bell Award from the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress,Greek Orthodox Youth Group, and Maids of Athena Charity League.
She plans to attend the University of Southern California in the Fall. We are proud to have Tina as one of our scholarship recipients for 2011 and wish her continued success in her endeavors.
Submitted by Cathie Salai
VP, Membership
Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated
VP, Membership
Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated
Jason Kantor of Long Beach, traveled to Boston to celebrate the Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Championship and attend last Saturday's parade, which was attended by one million jubilant fans. Notice the small headline beneath the Press-Telegram header, "Boston Ends Its Stanley Cup Drought."
Henry and Jill Jeffries of San Pedro celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary by cruising through the Panama Canal. Here they are standing on the top deck of the Island Princess. The cruise was 15 days from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles, and included stops at Aruba, Cartengena, Panama City, Puntartenas (Costa Rica), Acapulco, and Cabo.
For thirty years, once or twice a year, the core of this group has been coming up to the Eastern Sierras to fish, hike and bike, sometimes inviting another friend or two to come along. Pictured here at Convict Lake, from left to right are: Fred Ananian, Tony Nocera, friend Chris Claflin holding the Press-Telegram, Fermin Guerrero and Johnny Majeski.Submitted by Tony Nocera
After reading the Press-Telegram on the airplane, Judy Holleran and Jerry Loomer took it with them as they visited the Pro-Football Hall of Fame and the President McKinley Presidential Library in Canton, Ohio; twice boated into the horseshoe of Niagara Falls; visited St. Christopher (Patron Saint of Travelers) at the National Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima at Lewiston NY; toured the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, attended the "Living Word Outdoor Drama" in Cambridge, Ohio, and had a wonderful week-long family reunion on the shores of Lake Erie.Submitted by Jerry Loomer
Rancho Dominguez
Rancho Dominguez
Patty and Phil Ramsdale traveled to Washington D.C. to congratulate their recently engaged daughter, Amanda to Colin Burke originally from Iowa. (A surprise thunderstorm didn't allow for the PT to be photographed). Amanda is employed by The Department of Homeland Security and Colin works on Capitol Hill as a marketing manager for a political technology company. A June 2012 wedding is planned in Long Beach.
Submitted by Patty Ramsdale
Long Beach
Long Beach
Gary Dudley and Jane Fallon, residents of Signal Hill, enjoyed the beautiful view at Lake Louise, Canada, in June. Submitted by Jane Fallon
My wife Melissa and I visited the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater, and Bearizonia Safari Park in July and had a great time.Submitted by Pat Hughes
Daryl and Renee Nixon and their daughter Natalie at the Grand Canyon.Submitted by Renee Nixon
Norwalk
Norwalk
Pictured left to right are Karen Fernandez of Long Beach with the beagles, Bayley, Dyna, and Betsy and Mary Aja of Lakewood with Bailey. Picture was taken June 24 in Carmel by Lynda Gordon of Lakewood.
Dennis and Georgia Hennessy in Washington, DC at the National Mall behind the Washington Monument on June 20.
Steve and Scott Yeske at the Sagrada FamÃlia in Barcelona, Spain on July 10.
Kevin Dibb, in the blue shirt, in the town of Thuin, Belgium with host family members Camille and Robinson Rits. I lived there for a year as part of an exchange program called AFS, the American Field Service from 2008 to 2009. While there I lived with a Belgian host family, learned to speak French, and attended a Belgian high school. I returned to Long Beach to finish high school and graduated from Wilson High in 2010. This past year I did a gap year to Germany, before going off to college this coming fall. I'll be attending UCSB- Go Gauchos! While in Germany, I went to Belgium to visit my old host family there, and we took these photos. Here we are in front of "le Beffroi" or Bell tower, for which the town of Thuin is known.Submitted by Kevin Dibb
Brian Ellis of Huntington Beach and Aunt Sue Stover of Lakewood visit the Kilauea Lighthouse on the island of Kaua'i in July. When it was built in 1913, it had the largest clamshell lens in existence and was used until the mid '70s. It is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands and also houses a wonderful National Wildlife Refuge.
We got married on July 11, 2011 at George's Greek Cafe. Here we are on our honeymoon in Costa Rica. Submitted by Cory and Jessica DeVry
Matt Brigham and his life partner Juan Gonzalez of Long Beach in Boston with Matt's parents, Robert and Mary Ann Brigham of Paso Robles. Matt was participating in the 2011 Boston Marathon on April 18. 
My wife, Peggy, and I had a great vacation in Alaska. Here we are at the Exit Glacier near Seward, Alaska. Next we are off to Iceland and Norway.Submitted by Rich Hackenberg and Peggy Beste
