Job-Help Center Relocates to Paramount Firehouse

P A R A M O U N T
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Serving the Community Since 1990
Job-Help Center Relocates
to Paramount Firehouse
Southeast Area Social Services
Funding Authority (SASSFA) has
re-located to the Paramount Firehouse Activity Center at 15538
Colorado Avenue.
Formed in 2005, the Paramount
branch of SASSFA provides free
employment, training, and business
services to low-income and out of
work residents of Paramount. The
services are funded through the
federal Workforce Investment Act
(WIA) and administered by the
County of Los Angeles.
SASSFA provides job seekers
with a full computer lab, internet
access, resume building skills,
tutorials, community resources,
faxes, phones, copiers, workshops,
posted job leads and much more.
In addition to its adult services,
SASSFA also offers free services to
Paramount youth ages 16-21. These
include tutoring, college preparation, paid work experience, internet
and computer lab, and job readiness
and leadership workshops.
Businesses can also benefit by
using SASSFA for recruiting, screening and hiring of employees.
November 2007
Business Card Directory .........12-13
Cityscape ............................. 15
Closer Look .......................... 10
Help wanted .......................... 8
Mayors Corner ....................... 3
Members Only...................... 14
New Members ...................... 11
On Patrol ............................... 4
Service Clubs........................ 13
The Paramount Firehouse Activity Center at 15538 Colorado Avenue is the new home of SASSFA.
Again, all of SASSFA’s services are free to the
public, and anyone looking for a job or needing to
upgrade their employment skills through training
can do so at the Center.
“We are thrilled to move our business into
the Paramount Firehouse Activity Center,” said
Jennifer Capp, Paramount SASSFA spokesperson.
“The new location will provide us with ample
room and better resources to help more people in
Paramount.”
For more information, call (562) 633-9511 or
visit www.sassfa.org.
SASSFA offers a variety of services and resources for
job seekers, employers and youth.
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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And the Winner Is...
Holly Noble and Dana Hindman of Mary Kay Cosmetics took
home the $25.00 cash prize for “Best Table Top Display”
at the Shop Fest Networking Breakfast. Prize money was
donated by the breakfast sponsor Vernon Security.
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Mayor’s Corner
fish from the hooks and cooking hot
dogs for the big crowd.
It was a healthy turnout and lots of
fun for all involved.
Recycling Used Motor Oil
Mayor, Peggy Lemons
Seniors Thanksgiving
Dinner This Month
Be sure and mark Thursday, November 15 on your calendar as our
Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner. The
annual celebration honors the elders
of our community with a free day of
entertainment, dancing, raffle prizes and
a fine meal with all the trimmings. It
takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the
Paramount Park gym. Business leaders
from the Paramount Rotary Club and
students from Paramount High School’s
Corsairs will be serving the meals and
local sponsors will be on hand with
information about services they offer.
Musical entertainment will be provided
by the James Tobin Band.
We usually get upwards of 1,000
guests, and it’s always a great time.
Hope to see you there.
9th Annual Holiday Tree
Lighting
I hope you’ll also come and enjoy the City’s 9th Annual Holiday Tree
Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday,
November 28, at 6:00 p.m.
The heartwarming and colorful
event will take place at the Pond on the
corner of Jackson St. and Paramount
Blvd. It will feature musical entertainment, refreshments and a warm and
wonderful time for all.
For more information, call (562)
220-2121.
Fun Fishing
I would like to express a word of
thanks to all the kids and parents who
turned out for a day of fun at the City’s
yearly Huck Finn Fishing Derby at
Spane Park. Special thanks also go to
members of the Paramount Elks who
helped out, as usual, with removing the
If you change the motor oil in your
vehicle, you cannot dispose of it in the
trash or down the drain. It must be recycled. But there are two easy ways to
get rid of the stuff in Paramount.
You can take the used oil and used
filters to Kragen Auto Parts at 15725
Downey Ave., phone (562) 272-1433.
(It is recommended that you call before
taking the oil in.) Or you can arrange for
them to be picked up at home by calling
Curbside, Inc. at 1-800-HHW-PKUP.
A few things to keep in mind: do
not mix oil with bleach, paint, solvents
or automotive fluids; contaminated oil
will not be accepted; carry oil in clean,
non-breakable, non-metal containers;
maximum container size accepted is five
gallons; maximum drop-off amount per
day is 20 gallons.
For more information on recycling
used oil or for other drop off locations,
please call 1-888-CLEAN-LA.
minutes. You'll save up to 1,000 gallons
a month.
• Install a low-flow showerhead. They're
inexpensive, easy to install, and can
save your family more than 500 gallons
a week.
• When you are washing your hands,
don't let the water run while you
lather.
• Turn off the water while you brush
your teeth and save four gallons a
minute. That's 200 gallons a week for a
family of four.
• Turn off the water while you shave
and you can save more than 100 gallons a week.
• Install low-volume toilets.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean
your driveway or sidewalk and save 80
gallons of water every time.
• Check your sprinkler system fre-
quently and adjust sprinklers so only
your lawn is watered and not the house,
sidewalk, or street.
• Minimize evaporation by watering
during the early morning hours, when
temperatures are cooler and winds are
lighter.
• Only water your lawn when needed.
You can tell this by simply walking
across your lawn. If you leave footprints, it's time to water.
• Check your water meter and bill to
track your water usage.
• Adjust your lawn mower to a higher
setting. Longer grass shades root systems and holds soil moisture better than
a closely clipped lawn.
• Don't use running water to thaw
food.
• Bathe your pets outdoors in an area in
need of water.
You can’t change the past but you can ruin the
present by worrying over the future.
New Traffic Signal
The left turn signal on north/southbound Downey Avenue at Flower Street is
now operational. This intersection had the
highest number of broad-side collisions in
the city. Adding the left turn signal should
greatly reduce this problem.
Water Conservation
As you are probably aware, California is suffering through a period of
drought, with dry weather conditions
and some imported water supplies from
the north expected to be curtailed. While
the City’s water department has no plans
to impose conservation measures on users, it’s always a good idea to be mindful
of saving water when you can.
Here are a few tips:
• When washing dishes by hand, don't
let the water run while rinsing. Fill one
sink with wash water and the other with
rinse water.
• Soak your pots and pans instead of
letting the water run while you scrape
them clean.
• Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you
could save 1,000 gallons a month.
• Time your shower to keep it under five
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On Patrol
Holiday Parties – Silent Days and Nights
As we head into the holiday season,
let’s all remember that parties, while of
course enjoyable and traditional, can
sometimes get out of hand and bother
neighbors. In Paramount, if a call for
disturbing the peace comes into the
Sheriff’s Station, deputies will go to the
location and issue a first-warning notice.
If a return visit is made, the property
owner can be liable for a fine.
If there are such disturbances
coming from the same location over an
extended period of time, deputies will
focus on solving the problem with those
causing it. Deputies, also, do not divulge
the identity of any residents making
complaint calls.
For more information, call the
Paramount Sheriff’s Station at (562)
220-2002.
Lakewood Station Phone
Number
The recently renovated Lakewood
Sheriff’s Station has changed its phone
numbers, including the main line. That
new number is (562) 623-3500, so
mark it on your personal phone number
list. The old number, (562) 866-9061,
is still in effect for awhile longer, but
you should change over to the new
number.
• Always park in a well lighted area.
• Never leave packages, bags, cell
phones, purses or other valuable items in
plain sight in your vehicle. Place these
items in your trunk, where they cannot
be seen from outside your car.
• Carry small amounts of cash. Your
front pocket is ideal for carrying cash.
• Never leave children in the car unattended.
• If possible, try to shop in pairs. Robbers often focus on, and target, solo
shoppers.
• Never buy items from someone who
approaches you in a parking lot. Often
these items are stolen.
Safe Shopping
As you begin your holiday gift
buying excursions, here are a few easy,
safety-related tips to keep in mind.
• Always be alert and aware of your
surroundings.
Awards Night
Detective Thomas “Bo” Dobis, who has served the Paramount community for 16
years in a variety of important Public Safety positions, was recently promoted and
has left the City. The City Council honored him at its October 2 meeting. From
left: Councilmember Tom Hansen, Councilmember Diane J. Martinez, Sheriff’s
Lt. Rod Armalin, Marilyn Dobis, Det. Dobis, Mayor Peggy Lemons, Vice Mayor
Gene Daniels and Councilmember Daryl Hofmeyer.
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The Council also gave special recognition to a group of City Recreation staff
members who formed the “Paramount Superstars” dance team to perform at the
50th Anniversary Community Fair.
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availability that may be advertised.
The Paramount Superstars were led and choreographed by local dance teacher
Kimberly Gonzalez with only four weeks of rehearsal. As a thank you for her
volunteered time, the City made a donation to her dance studio of $500. From
left: From left: Councilmember Tom Hansen, Councilmember Diane J. Martinez,
Gonzalez, Mayor Peggy Lemons, Vice Mayor Gene Daniels and Councilmember
Daryl Hofmeyer.
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School Readiness Program
Prepares Youngsters For
Educational Experiences
The Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) is pleased to announce that
its School Readiness Program is being
offered at the Paramount Petroleum
Learning Resource Center and the Emmanuel Computer Lab in partnership
with Paramount Care Foundation.
The School Readiness Program offers children in preschool and kindergarten the opportunity to prepare for future
educational experiences. The goal of the
program is to assist students, as well as
guide parents through their child’s first
educational encounters by familiarizing
them with the basics of educational curriculum. This involves the use of Open
Court programming and skill-binding activities. The objective is to form a bridge
between parents and educators to ensure
educational success for all students.
PEP, in conjunction with the Paramount Care Foundation, offered the
School Readiness Program twice last
year at the Virginia Ave. Computer Lab.
Twenty-four families participated. Seeing that the program was a success, it
was decided to offer it at the Paramount
Petroleum Learning Resource Center at
Spane Park, also.
During the first week of this latest
program offering, 10 families enrolled.
After great reviews from parents and
students, plus ongoing promotion, the
number jumped to 18 families by the
third week, which exceeded PEP’s goal
by three. If the program continues to
be a hit among parents and children, it
will further expand beyond the current
Mondays and Wednesdays to also take
place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parents are encouraged to enroll
their children in the program, which
is free of cost. The School Readiness
Program is being offered at Virginia
Ave. Computer Lab, 15942 Virginia
Avenue, Monday through Thursday
from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. At Paramount Petroleum Learning Resource
Center, located at Spane Park, 14400
Gundry Avenue in Paramount, it is held
on Monday and Wednesday from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please contact Cathleen Marcade
and/or Rosa Mendez at (562) 817-0820
for more information.
Chamber President Leonard Crespo presents a check for nearly $700 to Richard
Hollingsworth, Program Administrator for the Paramount Education Partnership
program better know as PEP. The money was raised though the Paramount Chamber
Committee on Education’s toner cartridge recycling program. The Chamber collects
used toner and ink cartridges and used cell phones for the PEP program and recycles
them for cash. The funds are used PEP’s scholarship program which provides college
or technical training scholarships for Paramount Unified students.
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Chamber President Leonard Crespo recognizes Karen Sonnenberg of Total
Western as Ambassador of the Quarter at the October Networking Breakfast.
Are You An Expert?
How to Prevent Dirty Looking Grout
Do you find your self hiding
your beautiful floors with area rugs
because of dirty grout lines? Here’s
a quick fix for the problem. Apply
some grout colorant directly to your
grout lines to enhance the beauty of
your floors, and then seal the grout.
Depending on your floor finish the
sealer can be applied to the tile as
well as the grout. For example a
natural stone will always be sealed
with a natural stone enhancer and
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Recipe of the
Month
Pumpkin Bars
What you need:
1 ¼ cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup raisins
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ cups canned pumpkin
½ cup chocolate chips
How to fix:
1) Mix dry ingredients with the
raisins
2) In a separate bowl, mix the
egg and pumpkin. Stir into dry ingredients.
3) Spread the thick batter in a 9
x 12 inch greased baking dish
4) Sprinkle chocolate chips on
top
5) Bake at 350o degrees for about
20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut
into squares. Makes 24 squares. (91
calories and 1 gram fat per serving.)
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We are proud to be part of an All-American City and want to thank the local businesses, residences,
schools and friends for your support over the years and are grateful to be involved in community support
activities such as:
Paramount Chamber of Commerce Presidents Award, 2004
Paramount Education Partnership Platinum Sponsor
A part of the City of Paramount for over 70 years, did you know that:
Paramount Petroleum is one of the largest suppliers of asphalt in the United States;
Paramount Petroleum is in the top 15% of all U.S. refineries for Pollution Prevention performance
according to the Environmental Defense Fund
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Members in the News
Mavira’s Grand Opening
Chamber President Leonard Crespo with hair extension models at the grand
opening of Mavira’s Hair Extension Supply & Salon.
Chamber and City officials join Mavira of Mavira’s Hair Extensions at the ribbon
cutting for her new business found at 15733 Downey Ave. in the Paramount
Plaza shopping center. For more information or to schedule an appointment call
562.633.2414.
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We offer Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Creative Movement, Hip-Hop, Lyrical,
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Cheer Clinics and Pageant Training Available
Recital Time is Right Around the Corner, So Come and Join Our Dance Family
5 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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HELP WANTED
AUTO MECHANIC WITH TOOL EXPERIENCE. Trouble-shooting. TOP
DOLLAR for TOP MECHANIC. Apply at Herald’s Garage, 8124 E. Alondra
Blvd, Paramount. 562-633-2136, Ask for Joe.
SECURITY OFFICERS - Immediate Full Time & Part Time Positions. Must have
valid guard and or gun permits. Call Central Patrol Service (562) 621-1500
Charles G. Hardy, Inc., Distributor of Building Material DRIVERS AND
WAREHOUSEMEN wanted.15723 Vermont Ave., Paramount, Ask for Mark
(562) 634-6560
SECURITY and PATROL OFFICERS NEEDED - Vernon Security currently has
openings for Unarmed Guards and Patrol Officers to work all shifts in Paramount
and surrounding cities. Must have a current guard card and a clean DMV for Patrol. Call Charles at 562-790-8993 Ext.102 or apply in person at 15317 Paramount
Blvd Suite 201, Paramount, CA. Must bring your guard card when applying.
International Freight Forwarding Co. Hiring OPERATIONS, ACCOUNTING,
CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES REPS for its Paramount Ca. Houston Tx.,
& NYC offices. Experience not required. Proficiency in Chinese a plus. H/Ins.
401K provided. EM to [email protected] or fax 562-663-6899
SALES PEOPLE: We encourage all experienced sales people to apply for the
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Clubs & Organizations
Paramount Rotary Serves
Families at the Fiesta
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Specializes in:
A recent participant at the Paramount Chamber Fiesta the Paramount
Rotarians, and Paramount High
School’s Rotary Interact student’s,
provided emergency records services
to children and their families. The
Rotarians finger printed, weighed,
measured and photographed 350
local children at no charge to create
individual printed records which
were then given to parents. These
kinds of records are very valuable
to the police in the event of a child’s
disappearance.
The Rotary Club is an organization of local business and professional people who provide humanitarian
assistance to Paramount residents.
The Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Progress Park for fellowship,
lunch and informational programs.
Please feel free to join them as a
guest for lunch, visitors are always
welcome. For more information,
call Club Secretary Duane Mahan
at 562-634-0234.
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Closer look
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care – Quality
Medical Service For Paramount
In Los Angeles County, many
hospitals have been closing their
emergency rooms. This fact has
greatly impacted those ERs that
remain open, most importantly in
how long it takes a patient to see
a doctor. Wait times can average
anywhere from five to 12 hours.
But in Paramount, there is a
medical urgent care facility that
makes an amazing pledge.
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care
guarantees that you will be seen by
the attending physician within 45
minutes.
“Our mission is to provide access to quality care for Paramount
and the surrounding area without
the wait you’ll encounter at impacted emergency rooms,” said
Dr. Eugene Allen, founder and
CEO. In addition to emergency
care, Dusk to Dawn has the added
benefit of being an ongoing family practice, so you can have the
comfort and familiarity of seeing
the same doctor in both acute
emergency and standard nonemergency settings.
Dusk to Dawn is unique. Often,
urgent care facilities are staffed by
physician assistants or family practitioners. But Dr. Allen is trained as
an ER doctor, and has worked in a
number of ERs in the area. “When
the emergency room at Suburban
Medical Center closed, we stepped
in to fill the void,” Dr. Allen noted.
“We provide the community with
the same service.”
Dusk to Dawn can handle all
emergencies. “We attend to any
issue, and either send the patient
home or stabilize their condition
before getting them to a hospital
designated by their insurance plan,”
Dr. Allen explained. “Our goal is to
provide fast, efficient and effective
care.” This same spirit applies to
the family practice, as well, which
accepts most insurance plans. Cash
patients can make a first visit for
only $25 with proof of having gone
to the facility’s website (www.dusktodawnurgentcare.com).
“Once patients come by and
get to know us, they come back.
We provide total care, for emergencies and family practice, and have
both male and female doctors on
staff. We have created an inviting
environment, everything to make a
patient feel comfortable. You walk
in and it doesn’t feel like it’s a business. It’s restful, you’re not waiting
like a number on a list.”
Dusk to Dawn opened in
2003, and has expanded to include
two offices in the medical building
adjacent to Suburban. There are
six exam rooms and a four-member staff. One of the two offices is
devoted to workers’ compensation
for local businesses. An employee
Dr. Eugene Allen, President & CEO of Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care
who is injured on the job or has
medical issues that need attending will be examined and given
appropriate treatment. Then the
business owner is consulted on
the best way to manage the case.
“The benefit of developing a relationship with us is that we’re in
the community,” Dr. Allen said.
“And we provide access to the
same doctor, all the time, for any
and all medical needs.
“We’re here to serve Paramount,” Dr. Allen added. “I love
what I do, and I want everyone in
Paramount to know that we are here
for them.”
Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care is
located at 16415 Colorado Ave.,
Suite 104; phone, (562) 808-2273.
Transportation is available, and
Spanish is spoken.
Chamber and City officials join Dr. Allen for the grand opening of Dusk to
Dawn Urgent and Industrial Care. Dusk to Dawn may be found at 16415 S.
Colorado Ave. Ste. #104.
Meet the staff: (from left to right) Marisol, Veronica, Nancy, Crystal, Iris,
Angela
Management Team: Administrator – Connie Yu & General Manager – Adella
Lopez
Medical Team: (from left to right) Dr. Eugene Allen, Medical Student Connie Yu,
Helen Gibson, PA-C, Dr. Richard Tanzer
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• SENIORS •
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Exercise class every Monday
11 am to 12 pm
Fee: 1$ per class
Held at Paramount Park
Visit www.paramountchamber.com
to view the Pulse Beat Online
Bingo
Tuesdays 11 am to 12:30 pm
Donation $1 for 3 Cards
Cash Prizes!
Held at Paramount Park
Exercise Class
st nd rd
1 , 2 3 Mondays 10 am
Held at Paramount Park
Oil Painting Class
Every Thursday
9 am in Rooms 1 & 2
Sign up at the class
$3 per lesson
Water Aerobics
Monday & Wednesday
11:00 am Paramount Pool
Sign up at the class
Fee: $25.00 a month
For more
information:
562-220-2090
To place your
ad here
contact Maria at the
Paramount Chamber
15357 Paramount Boulevard
Paramount, California 90723
562-634-3980 - Office
562-634-0891 - Fax
Visit
www.paramountchamber.com
to view the Pulse Beat Online
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November 2007 Paramount Pulse Beat
Business Card Directory
Run your business card for
less than $23 per month.
Contact Maria 562-634-3980
General Dentistry
Hablamos Español
Dr. Deborah LeBlanc
DLB ASSOCIATES
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
& DEVELOPMENT
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Buy l Exchange l Consulting l Sell
Residential l Property Management l Investments
“Specializing in Personalized Real Estate Service”
For the
Maximum
Touch of
Care
MAX B.
MARTINEZ
D.D.S.
(562) 633‐9705(
Email: [email protected] .
Servicio En Español l Notary Service
8202 Alondra Boulevard l Paramount, California 90723
[email protected]
1934 E. Gladwick Street
Compton, CA 90220
(562) 633 - 5323
16299 S. Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723
562-531-4740
16311 GARFIELD AVE., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
SHARRON WARD MURPHY • KAREN WARD EGGE
LEASING
562-633-2300
FAX: 562-633-2345
www.wardassociates.com
email: [email protected]
15101 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
562-633-1143
MARIA MAC LEAN
Membership Services Director
THE PULSE
OF PARAMOUNT
COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY
15357 Paramount Boulevard
Paramount, California 90723
562-634-3980 - Office
562-634-0891 - Fax
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Sales
AM CONSTRUCTION
Lic#562300
Amine F. Mokaddem
Owner
8041 Alondra Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
www.amwindows.com
(562) 634-5844
(562) 464-9499
Fax (562) 634-5500
FENICO
PRECISION CASTINGS
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FAX 562/634-4900
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Paramount, CA 90723-4220
Sales • Service• Parts • Accessories
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714-828-4080
Fax 562-531-0730
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Visit
www.paramountchamber.com
to view the
Pulse Beat Online
CENTRO MEDICO SANTACRUZ
ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP!!
$199.00
Consultation, Ekg, Ultrasound, Blood, Urianalysis
8534 Rosecrans Ave. Paramount, Ca
Call for information: 562-602-8877
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Business Card Directory
Refinancing,
Selling or Buying!
Call Angel Torres
(310) 955-0775
17437 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower, CA 90706
15740 Paramount Bl., Ste. C
Paramount, Ca 90723
David P. Espinoza
Contrators License
No. 558784
Minority Certified Company
American Construction Services, Inc.
(562) 630-0358 • Fax (562) 630-0769 • Email: [email protected]
7811 JEFFERSON ST., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
Commercial & Industrial Construction
ASAP
www.asapsignco.com
Cell: 562-453-9408
Office/Fax: 562-866-1146
LIC 822989
Make A Difference
✩
Join A Service Club
The Paramount Lions Club invites you
to join the largest Community Service
Organization in the world. Throughout the
year Paramount Lions Club raises funds
to help support programs throughout the
Paramount community and surrounding
areas.
Paramount Rotary Club has
served the Community
since 1954
Lions International chartered our club
January 27, 1947 as the HYNES-CLEARWATER
HOLLYDALE LIONS CLUB. As you can see we
have been around for along time.
Come Join!! Share in the Fun!! Serve the Community!!
Our meetings are held every Thursday afternoon
12:30pm – 1:30pm at:
Casa Gamino Restaurant
8330 Alondra Blvd.
Visit our website at www.rightlane.com/paraframe.html
or just call us for information at:
562-630-1051
To place your
business card ad here
contact Maria at the
Paramount Chamber
562-634-3980
Please call President, Judy Winters
at 714-670-7656 for information
The Rotary Club is an organization of local business and professional people who supply
humanitarian assistance to primarily local residents. Among its many services, the Club’s
members personally provide:
• college/technical school scholarships to graduating Paramount students,
• clothing to qualified Paramount children,
• holiday season food and gift support to qualified Paramount families and,
• books and educational materials to Guatemalan students, reconstructive cleft
palate and clubfoot surgery to Mexican children.
The Club raises funds for these community services through its annual
Paramount Rotary 10K Race and Paramount Rotary Golf Tournament.
The Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Progress Plaza Park (15500
Downey Ave.) for fellowship, lunch and an informational program.
Do the Club’s activities sound like fun to you? If so, please be our guest for
lunch. For more information call Secretary Duane Mahan at 562-634-0234 or
President Jay Wilbur at 949-412-8987. Too, you may like to visit our website
at ClubRunner.ca/Paramount . We hope to see you soon!
$20,000 REWARD
VERNON SECURITY IS OFFERING A
$20,000 REWARD
FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION
OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPTED
MURDER OF VERNON SECURITY OFFICER ON THE
PARAMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 22, 2007
An unarmed Vernon Security Officer was viciously beaten and left for dead by two
or more individuals who were breaking into vending machines on the Paramount
High School campus sometime during the early morning hours of Monday, October
22, 2007.
The security officer remains in a coma at a local hospital where he is being treated
for his massive brain and facial injuries, a collapsed lung and broken ribs.
The individuals responsible for this senseless crime were on the Paramount High
School campus between 2 am and 4 am. They were using a blowtorch to cut into
the vending machines. They also used a heavy-duty bolt cutter to cut their way
through chain link fencing and gate locks on the south side of the campus near the
railroad right-of-way.
Anyone seeing any suspicious vehicles or persons on Downey Ave. between
Rosecrans Blvd. and Somerset Blvd., on Monday morning between 2 am and 4
am, or who know of anyone with an unusually large amount of loose coins should
contact Det. Smith at Paramount Sheriffs at 562-220-2002.
THE PRAYERS OF ALL OF VERNON SECURITY AND THE
PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GO OUT
TO OUR INJURED OFFICER AND HIS FAMILY