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$2.00 / Gras para los Residentes Noticias Una Comunidad de Orgullo JUNIO 2008 Cudahy Columna del Gerente Municipal Manteniendo la Velocidad: Nuevos Programas & Parques Resurgimiento Clave de Cudahy Aunque hayan o no hayan tiempos económicos difíciles, Cudahy está dedicado a pro- porcionarle a sus residentes una mejor vida a través de pro- gramas innovadores, servicios y recursos. Su apoyo ha ayudado a que la ciudad cree programas y ser- vicios que han sido lanzados durante el último año y contin- uará creciendo en el 2009. Sola- mente en febrero, inauguramos nuestro nuevo Parque localiza- do en Cudahy River, proporcio- namos una feria de Seguridad como parte de nuestra Munici- palidad, y proporcionamos una Feria de Ciudadanía como parte de nuestro programa de Distri- bución de Comida. Estos programas son un re- sultado de que sus peticiones han sido escuchadas por el Con- cejal de la Ciudad, y el esfuerzo del Concejal de buscar nuevas maneras de ayudarle a usted y a su familia. Entre las grandes necesidades mencionadas, se incluyen educación de salud y acceso, salud financiera, y se- guridad. Por este motivo inicia- mos el programa ¡Salud Ahora! con el propósito de proporcio- narle a la comunidad eventos para discutir las necesidades y deseos de nuestros residentes. Más de 750 personas asisti- eron a nuestro primer evento, en la cual hicimos cambios sa- ludables a nuestro programa de distribución de comida. Este evento fue presentado Se Inaugura el Parque Cudahy River Cudahy residents are screened by Monterey Park Hospital for diabetes while receiving valuable health information. Vea Message, page 3 Vea Parque, pagina 2 Cudahy Noticas El Concejal de la Ciudad de Cudahy se enorgullece en anunciar la apertura de su quinto parque público para la ciudad de una milla cuadrada. Se cortó la cin- ta de inauguración de Cudahy River Park el día 24 de febrero, en la esquina de Clara Street y River Road, cerca del área del Río de Los Ángeles de la ciudad y será parte del recorrido para bicicletas para pro- mover actividad física y recreación al aire libre como actividades para fomentar la buena salud. “Uno de los valores más distinguidos de la socie- dad moderna democrática son sus parques públicos” dijo, Alcalde de Cudahy. “Los parques no solamente proporcionan una gran oportunidad para continuar con la salud de nuestra comunidad, pero también ayudan a incrementar el valor de nuestras viviendas y negocios.” El proyecto del Parque de Cudahy River, comenzó con la adquisición de tierra en el 2005, en la cual es- tructuras viejas fueron despejadas para uso público. El Parque Cudahy River se une a los parques Clara, La Extensión del Clara Pocket Park y Lugo Park que le proporcionan a los residentes un acceso fácil a es- pacios abiertos a 10 minutos de distancia a pie para cualquier residente de Cudahy. “Uno de los valores más distinguidos de la sociedad moderna democrática son sus parques públicos ... Los parques no solamente proporcionan una gran oportunidad para continuar con la salud de nuestra comunidad, pero también ayudan a incrementar el valor de nuestras viviendas y negocios.” -ALCALDE DE CUDAHY JUNIO 2009 David M. Silva Alcalde Frank Gurule Vice Alcalde Josué Barrios Miembro del Concejal Osvaldo Condé Miembro del Concejal Juan Romo Miembro del Concejal George A. Perez Administrador de la Ciudad Cudahy News City of Cudahy 5220 Santa Ana Street Cudahy, CA 90201 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cudahy, CA Permit #181 Seminario de Salud Financiera Ayuda a los Residentes A Planificar para los Retos Económicos Vea, pagina 2
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Noticias
Una Comunidad de Orgullo JUNIO 2008
David M. SilvaAlcalde
CUDaHY aBrE UNa NUEVa CaNCHa DE BaLONCESTO: Siete pelotas de baloncestos fueron regaladas a niños de la ciudad de Cudahy en la Gran apertura del las nuevas canchas de baloncesto en Parque de Cudahy.
UN rESIDENTE JOVEN DE CUDaHY GaNa UNa BICILETa GraTIS: Niños, padres juntos con el concilio de la Ciudad de Cudahy y la oficina de la Supervisora Gloria Molina oficialmente abrieron la sección de Cudahy del “Camino de Bicicleta en la Zona ribereña.” Cuatro bicicletas fueron regaladas a ganadores afortunados.
Vida Saludable
adelantando en:Seguridad, NegociosY EscuelasUn mensajedel administrador Municipal,George Perez
¡Cudahy se enorgullece en hacerles saber que hemos esta-do trabajando duro para hacer este verano un verano al estilo Cudahy! Usted y su familia pu-eden disfrutar de mejores in-stalaciones recreativas, parques seguros y eventos enfocados en la familia durante todo el verano.
Por ejemplo, ¡En el Parque Cudahy, se ha abierto una nue-va cancha de baloncesto, a la cual ya es uno de los lugares favoritos de los niños y adultos y la nueva pista para bicicletas que sigue el río de Los Ángeles ahora conecta Cudahy con el Parque Griffith en Los Ángeles!
También Cudahy está celeb-rando el 232vo aniversario de nuestra Nación, un día antes del día de Independencia, el 3 de Julio en el Parque de Cudahy. La diversión empieza a las 3 p.m. con caballitos, granja interac-tiva (petting zoo), trampolines inflables, juegos y venta de comida. La celebración culmina con fuegos artificiales a las 9 p.m.
Como siempre, Cudahy está constantemente mejorando nuestra ciudad y la mejor mane-ra de hacer esto es a través de
Cudahy Dedica e Inaugura Nuevas Canchas de Baloncesto y Un camino de Bicicletas Como Parte de la Iniciativa para Vivir Una Vida Más SanaEl Área recreativa Fue Desarrollada en asociación con La Oficina de la Supervisora Gloria Molina y fondos Proporcionado por la Proposición a de California
Cientos de niños y padres de familia de la ciudad de Cu-dahy se unieron con el alcalde y el Concilio de la Ciudad para dedicar la nueva cancha de ba-loncesto del parque Cudahy y el nuevo camino para bicicletas “Frente al río”.
Las nuevas canchas de balo-ncesto del Parque Cudahy y la el nuevo camino de bicicletas son parte del esfuerzo de la ci-udad para proveer un lugar que promueve la actividad física.
Como parte de la cele-
bración, los niños de la ciudad de Cudahy, entre las edades de 4 a 17 años que asistieron fueron ingresados a una rifa para ganar
bicicletas y pelotas de baloncesto. a los ganadores de las bicicletas, también se les obsequió cascos de
VEa MenSaJe, PÁGina 3
Vea ProGraMa, PÁGina 3
Frank GuruléVice Alcalde
Rosa M. DiazMiembro del Concejal
Osvaldo CondéMiembro del Concejal
Juan RomoMiembro del Concejal
Festival Familiar De Cudahy De Fuegos artificiales
vea Calendario, página 4
Pareja hace la compra de comida internacional conveniente
vea Enfoque de Negocios en Cudahy, página 3
Cudahy$2.00 / Free to residents
CudahyNews
A Community of Pride JUNE 2008
David M. SilvaMayor
CUDAHY OPENS NEW BASKETBALL COURT: 7 basketballs were given away to Cudahy children at the Grand Opening of the new Basketball Court at Cudahy Park.
YOUNG CUDAHY RESIDENT WINS FREE BIKE: Kids, Parents joined the Cudahy City Council along with Supervisor Gloria Molina’s office to officially open Cudahy’s section of the new “Waterfront Bike Path.” 4 bicycles were given-away to lucky winners.
Healthy Living
Moving Forward:Safety, BusinessAnd SchoolsA Message from George Perez, Cudahy City Manager
C udahy is proud to let you know that we have been working hard to make
this summer a Cudahy summer! You and your family can enjoy improved recreational facilities, safe parks, and family-focused events all summer long.
For example, at Cudahy Park, a brand new basketball court is already a favorite with kids and adults, and a new bike path fol-lowing the L.A. River now con-nects Cudahy all the way to Griffith Park in Los Angeles!
Also, Cudahy is celebrating our Nation’s 232nd Birthday, Independence Day, a day early on Thursday, July 3rd at Cuda-hy Park. The fun starts at 3 p.m. with pony rides, a petting zoo, jumpers, game booths and food. The celebration culminates with our fabulous fireworks display, starting at 9 p.m.
As always, Cudahy is constantly improving our city and the best ways of doing that are through safety initiatives and the creation of better education opportunities.
As part of our on-going public safety program, I am proud to an-nounce that Cudahy will be install-ing state-of-the-art, flashing warn-ing lights in several crosswalks near our schools and parks. The flashing lights will signal to drivers over 100-feet away that pedestrians are cross-ing. All you have to do is make sure it is safe to cross and, when you start walking, the lights will automatically
Cudahy Dedicates and Opens New Basketball Courts and Urban Bike Path As Part of Healthy Living InitiativeOutdoor Recreation Area Developed In Partnership With Supervisor Gloria Molina’s Office and California Prop A Funds
Hundreds of Cudahy chil-dren and parents joined the Mayor and City Council to ded-icate the new basketball courts at Cudahy Park and “Water-front” Bike Path.
Cudahy Park’s new basket-ball courts and Bike Path are part of the city’s effort to pro-vide spaces that promote phys-ical activity.
As part of the celebration Cudahy kids, Ages 4-17 who attended were entered into a drawing to win a bicycle and
basketballs. Safety helmets were given to bicycle winners.
“I’m very excited that I won,” said Alan Bribiesca who was later
interviewed by Channel 52.Representing Los Angeles
County Supervisor Gloria Molina’s
Cudahy News City of Cudahy5220 Santa Ana StreetCudahy, CA 90201
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDCudahy, CA
Permit #181
SEE MOvING FORWARD, PAGE 3
SEE PROGRAM, PAGE 3
Frank GuruléVice Mayor
Rosa M. DiazCouncil Member
Osvaldo CondéCouncil Member
Juan RomoCouncil Member
Cudahy Family Firework Festival
inside on Calendar, page 4
Columna delGerente Municipal
Manteniendola Velocidad:Nuevos Programas & ParquesResurgimiento Clave de Cudahy
Aunque hayan o no hayan tiempos económicos difíciles, Cudahy está dedicado a pro-porcionarle a sus residentes una mejor vida a través de pro-gramas innovadores, servicios y recursos.
Su apoyo ha ayudado a que la ciudad cree programas y ser-vicios que han sido lanzados durante el último año y contin-uará creciendo en el 2009. Sola-mente en febrero, inauguramos nuestro nuevo Parque localiza-do en Cudahy River, proporcio-namos una feria de Seguridad como parte de nuestra Munici-palidad, y proporcionamos una Feria de Ciudadanía como parte de nuestro programa de Distri-bución de Comida.
Estos programas son un re-sultado de que sus peticiones han sido escuchadas por el Con-cejal de la Ciudad, y el esfuerzo del Concejal de buscar nuevas maneras de ayudarle a usted y a su familia. Entre las grandes necesidades mencionadas, se incluyen educación de salud y acceso, salud financiera, y se-guridad. Por este motivo inicia-mos el programa ¡Salud Ahora! con el propósito de proporcio-narle a la comunidad eventos para discutir las necesidades y deseos de nuestros residentes.
Más de 750 personas asisti-eron a nuestro primer evento, en la cual hicimos cambios sa-ludables a nuestro programa de distribución de comida. Este evento fue presentado
Se Inaugura el Parque Cudahy River Cudahy residents are screened by Monterey Park Hospital for diabetes while receiving valuable health information.
Vea Message, page 3 Vea Parque, pagina 2
Cudahy Noticas
El Concejal de la Ciudad de Cudahy se enorgullece en anunciar la apertura de su quinto parque público para la ciudad de una milla cuadrada. Se cortó la cin-ta de inauguración de Cudahy River Park el día 24 de febrero, en la esquina de Clara Street y River Road, cerca del área del Río de Los Ángeles de la ciudad y será parte del recorrido para bicicletas para pro-mover actividad física y recreación al aire libre como actividades para fomentar la buena salud.
“Uno de los valores más distinguidos de la socie-dad moderna democrática son sus parques públicos” dijo, Alcalde de Cudahy. “Los parques no solamente
proporcionan una gran oportunidad para continuar con la salud de nuestra comunidad, pero también ayudan a incrementar el valor de nuestras viviendas y negocios.”
El proyecto del Parque de Cudahy River, comenzó con la adquisición de tierra en el 2005, en la cual es-tructuras viejas fueron despejadas para uso público. El Parque Cudahy River se une a los parques Clara, La Extensión del Clara Pocket Park y Lugo Park que le proporcionan a los residentes un acceso fácil a es-pacios abiertos a 10 minutos de distancia a pie para cualquier residente de Cudahy.
“Uno de los valores más distinguidos de la sociedad moderna democrática son sus parques públicos ... Los parques no solamente proporcionan una
gran oportunidad para continuar con la salud de nuestra comunidad, pero también ayudan a incrementar el valor de nuestras viviendas y negocios.”
-AlcAlde de cudAhy
JUNIO 2009
David M. SilvaAlcalde
Frank GuruleVice Alcalde
Josué BarriosMiembro del Concejal
Osvaldo CondéMiembro del Concejal
Juan RomoMiembro del Concejal
George A. PerezAdministrador de la Ciudad
$2.00 / Free to residents
CudahyNews
A Community of Pride JUNE 2008
David M. SilvaMayor
CUDAHY OPENS NEW BASKETBALL COURT: 7 basketballs were given away to Cudahy children at the Grand Opening of the new Basketball Court at Cudahy Park.
YOUNG CUDAHY RESIDENT WINS FREE BIKE: Kids, Parents joined the Cudahy City Council along with Supervisor Gloria Molina’s office to officially open Cudahy’s section of the new “Waterfront Bike Path.” 4 bicycles were given-away to lucky winners.
Healthy Living
Moving Forward:Safety, BusinessAnd SchoolsA Message from George Perez, Cudahy City Manager
C udahy is proud to let you know that we have been working hard to make
this summer a Cudahy summer! You and your family can enjoy improved recreational facilities, safe parks, and family-focused events all summer long.
For example, at Cudahy Park, a brand new basketball court is already a favorite with kids and adults, and a new bike path fol-lowing the L.A. River now con-nects Cudahy all the way to Griffith Park in Los Angeles!
Also, Cudahy is celebrating our Nation’s 232nd Birthday, Independence Day, a day early on Thursday, July 3rd at Cuda-hy Park. The fun starts at 3 p.m. with pony rides, a petting zoo, jumpers, game booths and food. The celebration culminates with our fabulous fireworks display, starting at 9 p.m.
As always, Cudahy is constantly improving our city and the best ways of doing that are through safety initiatives and the creation of better education opportunities.
As part of our on-going public safety program, I am proud to an-nounce that Cudahy will be install-ing state-of-the-art, flashing warn-ing lights in several crosswalks near our schools and parks. The flashing lights will signal to drivers over 100-feet away that pedestrians are cross-ing. All you have to do is make sure it is safe to cross and, when you start walking, the lights will automatically
Cudahy Dedicates and Opens New Basketball Courts and Urban Bike Path As Part of Healthy Living InitiativeOutdoor Recreation Area Developed In Partnership With Supervisor Gloria Molina’s Office and California Prop A Funds
Hundreds of Cudahy chil-dren and parents joined the Mayor and City Council to ded-icate the new basketball courts at Cudahy Park and “Water-front” Bike Path.
Cudahy Park’s new basket-ball courts and Bike Path are part of the city’s effort to pro-vide spaces that promote phys-ical activity.
As part of the celebration Cudahy kids, Ages 4-17 who attended were entered into a drawing to win a bicycle and
basketballs. Safety helmets were given to bicycle winners.
“I’m very excited that I won,” said Alan Bribiesca who was later
interviewed by Channel 52.Representing Los Angeles
County Supervisor Gloria Molina’s
Cudahy News City of Cudahy5220 Santa Ana StreetCudahy, CA 90201
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDCudahy, CA
Permit #181
SEE MOvING FORWARD, PAGE 3
SEE PROGRAM, PAGE 3
Frank GuruléVice Mayor
Rosa M. DiazCouncil Member
Osvaldo CondéCouncil Member
Juan RomoCouncil Member
Cudahy Family Firework Festival
inside on Calendar, page 4
Seminario de Salud Financiera Ayuda a los Residentes A Planificar para los Retos Económicos
Vea, pagina 2
los residentes de Cudahy Participan en la reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario
el Jefe de la Policía de Cudahy y oficiales se reúnen con los niños de Cudahy en la reunión del Municipio.
en esta esquina Su niño: ¡el Club de Boxeo de Cudahy!
The Cudahy news es publicado por la Ciudad de Cudahy. es enviado por correo a todas las residencias de la Ciudad de Cudahy gratuitamente. las personas que no son residentes que quieran subscribirse deberán de comunicarse con richard iglesias al número (323) 773-5143, extensión 241. nos gusta recibir comentarios, comunicados de prensa e historias interesantes relacionados con la ciudad y haremos lo posible para incluir todo material que sea apropiado.Para comentarios e ideas, por favor comuníquese con richard iglesias al número (323) 773-5143, extensión 241.
la Ciudad de Cudahy5220 Santa ana StreetCudahy, Ca 90201(323) 773-5143
alcalde David M. SilvaVice alcalde Frank GuruléMiembro del Concejal rosa M. DiazMiembro del Concejal Juan romoMiembro del Concejal osvaldo Conde
administrador de la Ciudad George a. Perez
la Fundación para la Juventud de Cudahy está patrocinando a dos jóvenes con trabajo de medio tiempo durante el verano. los residentes pueden ver a Manuel Buenrostro Jr., de 21 años y David Contreras de 16 años en los eventos de la ciudad y reuniones mientras asisten al personal de la ciudad a trabajar en proyectos alrededor de Cudahy. recientemente pintaron salones en los parques de Clara y lugo.
NOTICIAS LOCALES
Cada mes, más de cien residen-tes de Cudahy de todas edades participan en la reunión del Mu-nicipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario, la cual se lleva cabo en al Clara St. Park.
la reunión se lleva a cabo el cuarto jueves de cada mes, la reunión le ofrece a los residen-tes una oportunidad informal de hacer preguntas acerca de la ciu-dad y para obtener información.
el Concejal de la Ciudad, personal de la ciudad y Jefe de Policía siempre se encuen-tran disponibles para discutir las necesidades de los residentes de Cudahy.
en la reunión del mes de mayo participaron presentadores como: Coalition for Clean air, latino Be-havioral Health insitute y The los angeles Vector Control District.
Como siempre, se llevó a cabo una rifa al finalizar la reunión.
Gessner Fue nombrada
“Mujerdel año”
la residente de la ciudad de Cudahy Michele Gessner fue nombrada Mujer del año 2008 por el asambleísta Héctor De la Torre. en un almuerzo anfitriona-do por De la Torre en el Downey Country Club, Gessner fue recon-ocida por su “incomparable tra-bajo en la comunidad”.
“Me sorprendió mucho el reconocimiento,” expresó Gess-ner, pero las personas que la con-ocen no están en lo más mínimo sorprendidos.
Gessner ha sido residente de Cudahy durante 48 años y duran-te dicho tiempo ha pasado una incalculable cantidad de horas trabajando como vigilante volun-taria. Michele Gessner participa en casi todos los eventos de la ciudad. es una voluntaria regular en el programa de distribución de comida y ha contribuido su tiem-po en los programas para jóvenes y de edad avanzada a través de los años. recientemente, Michele Gessner se hizo responsable de los programas para edad avan-zada de Cudahy.
“nunca en mi vida me habían dado un reconocimiento como este” dijo Gessner, “todos los que han sido reconocidos antes que yo son grandes personas… es un honor ser incluida con ellas.”
¡ahora es el mejor momento para que sus hijos se unan al Club de Boxeo de Cudahy! el entrenador Daniel Cordón trabaja como voluntario medio tiempo para enseñar los fundamentos de Boxeo a niños y adultos jóvenes de Cudahy. el entrenador Cordón tiene 20 años de ex-periencia y les enseña disciplina y trabajo duro a los niños.
es una buena manera de enseñarle a sus hijos una actividad positiva que tam-bién mejora la salud, y lo más importante ¡es divertido!
¡inscríbase hoy en la Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Cudahy! el Club de Box-eo de Cudahy se reúne en lugo Park de lunes a viernes de 4:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. y de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
en la foto: los residentes de Cudahy, adrián Hernández de 18 años y raymond Díaz de 16 entrenan en el Club de Boxeo de Cudahy localizado en lugo Park.
Teléfono para reportar Grafiti(323) 771-7867
Departamento de Policíade la Ciudad de Cudahy4835 Clara Street (a la par de Turner Hall)teléfono de emergencia durante las 24Horas: (323) 562-5005
Biblioteca Pública de Cudahy5218 Santa ana Street(323) 771-1345
página 2 Cudahy News
reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del Grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario
Clara Street Park, Turner Hall, 4835 Clara Street6:45 p.m.llame a la Municipalidad al (323) 773-5143 x229 para más información
laS PróxiMaS reunioneS Se lleVarÁn a CaBo el:
23 de Julio
27 de agosto
24 de Septiembre
los residentes de Cudahy Participan en la reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario
el Jefe de la Policía de Cudahy y oficiales se reúnen con los niños de Cudahy en la reunión del Municipio.
en esta esquina Su niño: ¡el Club de Boxeo de Cudahy!
The Cudahy news es publicado por la Ciudad de Cudahy. es enviado por correo a todas las residencias de la Ciudad de Cudahy gratuitamente. las personas que no son residentes que quieran subscribirse deberán de comunicarse con richard iglesias al número (323) 773-5143, extensión 241. nos gusta recibir comentarios, comunicados de prensa e historias interesantes relacionados con la ciudad y haremos lo posible para incluir todo material que sea apropiado.Para comentarios e ideas, por favor comuníquese con richard iglesias al número (323) 773-5143, extensión 241.
la Ciudad de Cudahy5220 Santa ana StreetCudahy, Ca 90201(323) 773-5143
alcalde David M. SilvaVice alcalde Frank GuruléMiembro del Concejal rosa M. DiazMiembro del Concejal Juan romoMiembro del Concejal osvaldo Conde
administrador de la Ciudad George a. Perez
la Fundación para la Juventud de Cudahy está patrocinando a dos jóvenes con trabajo de medio tiempo durante el verano. los residentes pueden ver a Manuel Buenrostro Jr., de 21 años y David Contreras de 16 años en los eventos de la ciudad y reuniones mientras asisten al personal de la ciudad a trabajar en proyectos alrededor de Cudahy. recientemente pintaron salones en los parques de Clara y lugo.
NOTICIAS LOCALES
Cada mes, más de cien residen-tes de Cudahy de todas edades participan en la reunión del Mu-nicipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario, la cual se lleva cabo en al Clara St. Park.
la reunión se lleva a cabo el cuarto jueves de cada mes, la reunión le ofrece a los residen-tes una oportunidad informal de hacer preguntas acerca de la ciu-dad y para obtener información.
el Concejal de la Ciudad, personal de la ciudad y Jefe de Policía siempre se encuen-tran disponibles para discutir las necesidades de los residentes de Cudahy.
en la reunión del mes de mayo participaron presentadores como: Coalition for Clean air, latino Be-havioral Health insitute y The los angeles Vector Control District.
Como siempre, se llevó a cabo una rifa al finalizar la reunión.
Gessner Fue nombrada
“Mujerdel año”
la residente de la ciudad de Cudahy Michele Gessner fue nombrada Mujer del año 2008 por el asambleísta Héctor De la Torre. en un almuerzo anfitriona-do por De la Torre en el Downey Country Club, Gessner fue recon-ocida por su “incomparable tra-bajo en la comunidad”.
“Me sorprendió mucho el reconocimiento,” expresó Gess-ner, pero las personas que la con-ocen no están en lo más mínimo sorprendidos.
Gessner ha sido residente de Cudahy durante 48 años y duran-te dicho tiempo ha pasado una incalculable cantidad de horas trabajando como vigilante volun-taria. Michele Gessner participa en casi todos los eventos de la ciudad. es una voluntaria regular en el programa de distribución de comida y ha contribuido su tiem-po en los programas para jóvenes y de edad avanzada a través de los años. recientemente, Michele Gessner se hizo responsable de los programas para edad avan-zada de Cudahy.
“nunca en mi vida me habían dado un reconocimiento como este” dijo Gessner, “todos los que han sido reconocidos antes que yo son grandes personas… es un honor ser incluida con ellas.”
¡ahora es el mejor momento para que sus hijos se unan al Club de Boxeo de Cudahy! el entrenador Daniel Cordón trabaja como voluntario medio tiempo para enseñar los fundamentos de Boxeo a niños y adultos jóvenes de Cudahy. el entrenador Cordón tiene 20 años de ex-periencia y les enseña disciplina y trabajo duro a los niños.
es una buena manera de enseñarle a sus hijos una actividad positiva que tam-bién mejora la salud, y lo más importante ¡es divertido!
¡inscríbase hoy en la Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Cudahy! el Club de Box-eo de Cudahy se reúne en lugo Park de lunes a viernes de 4:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. y de 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
en la foto: los residentes de Cudahy, adrián Hernández de 18 años y raymond Díaz de 16 entrenan en el Club de Boxeo de Cudahy localizado en lugo Park.
Teléfono para reportar Grafiti(323) 771-7867
Departamento de Policíade la Ciudad de Cudahy4835 Clara Street (a la par de Turner Hall)teléfono de emergencia durante las 24Horas: (323) 562-5005
Biblioteca Pública de Cudahy5218 Santa ana Street(323) 771-1345
página 2 Cudahy News
reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del Grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario
Clara Street Park, Turner Hall, 4835 Clara Street6:45 p.m.llame a la Municipalidad al (323) 773-5143 x229 para más información
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Seminario de Salud Financiera Ayuda a losResidentes A Planificar para los Retos EconómicosCudahy Noticias
Con la peor descendencia económica vista en los Estados Uni-dos en décadas, la Ciudad de Cuda-hy tomó los pasos necesarios para ayudar a sus residentes a enfrentar los problemas con el Seminario y Taller de Salud Financiera a la cual acudieron aproximadamente 300 residentes.
El seminario, que se llevó a cabo en el Centro de Aprendizaje Eliza-beth en Noviembre, fue dirigido por Louis Barajas, un planificador finan-ciero reconocido nacionalmente en Univisión y CNN y autor de los libros El Camino a la Grandeza Financiera y de Agotado, Agobiado y Mal Paga-do, ¡Pasos Sencillos para ir del es-trés al éxito!
El Sr. Barajas capturó la aten-ción de los participantes al explicar lo que significan todos los reportes de la publicación Wall Street Jour-nal a las personas en Clara Street, Elizabeth Street, Atlantic Avenue y todo Cudahy. Con tantas noticias, hasta las personas con trabajo es-table tienen dudas de cómo invertir sabiamente y el Sr. Barajas explicó los principios para proteger las in-versiones y gastar el dinero sabia-mente.
Los talleres fueron encabezados por profesionales de organizaciones gubernamentales, grupos de apoyo para el consumidor y profesion-ales con experiencia en tiempos económicos difíciles. Los talleres trataron lo siguiente:
1. Conocimientos básicas Fi-nancieras – Como lograr que su dinero y su banco trabajen para usted.
2. Crédito y Reparación de Crédito – Cómo obtener crédito en el mercado actual y cómo reparar
el crédito que tiene.3. La Verdad acerca de las Eje-
cuciones de Hipotecas – La mayor parte de las casas no tienen que ser abandonadas porque usted puede llegar a acuerdos con las compa-ñías financieras y con los grupos de apoyo. También: Cómo evitar esta-fadores.
4. Comprando su Primera Casa en una Economía Baja – Muchas per-sonas no saben que una economía baja puede ser el momento per-fecto para invertir en su primera casa, y este taller le enseña a como hacerlo inteligentemente.
La Ciudad de Cudahy se enorgul-leció en presentar este evento a sus residentes como parte de la inicia-tiva continua ¡SALUD AHORA! y fue descrito como un prototipo para otras ciudades.
Couple Creates Convenience
Local Business ProvidesDMV Services in Cudahy
CudAhy BuSiNESS SPOtLight
Jorge Ramirez, his wife Estela and daughter Jasselyn.
When Cudahy resi-dents need DMV services, they don’t have to wait in
long lines. Thanks to the Melen-dez family, a short visit to Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services on Atlantic Boulevard will get them on their way.
For over 11 years, Rosa and Adan Melendez have offered motor vehicle services for the convenience of Cudahy resi-dents and out-of-town visitors. Auto registration, title transfers, VIN verification, and auto insur-ance are just a few of the ser-vices they provide.
With many commercial
truck drivers living in Cudahy, the Melendez family special-izes in truck permits, apportion plates, and out of state truck permits.
“We’re helping to keep the
Office was David Vela.“We’re proud to be partnering with
the City of Cudahy on this river revi-talization project,” Vela said. “Cudahy
flash. We are targeting the warning light installations on Elizabeth Street, Santa Ana, and Live Oak.
Along with safety, better education opportunities for our community’s chil-dren continues to be a priority of your City Officials. In support of the Los An-geles Unified School District, Cudahy community leaders were on hand at the groundbreaking of a new Elementary School and Early Education Center at Live Oak and Atlantic. When the con-struction is finished, the new school will serve Cudahy children with smaller class sizes and an excellent learning environ-ment.
The growth of new and existing busi-nesses is a hallmark of a successful city. The City of Cudahy is always looking to support our businesses while creating opportunities for new ventures, such as attracting new shopping centers. That’s why we are supporting a facelift for the shopping center on the corner of At-lantic Blvd. and Hartle Ave., which will bring a modern look consistent with the growth along Cudahy’s Atlantic business corridor. Also, the city is looking at a new 74-acre retail shopping development coming to the Atlantic Ave. and Patata Street area!
Now that you know how some of the City’s projects are progressing, we hope you will enjoy the summer in our city! As always, we invite you to visit City Hall for any assistance. We are here for you!
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roads safe,” said Adan Melen-dez, referring to the truck ser-vices. When truck drivers come from out-of-state, they need permits in California, permits they can get at Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Ser-vices.
Along with daughter Pauly-na, the Melendez family makes it their business to help Cudahy residents.
Located at 7910 Atlantic Blvd., Unit L, Motor Vehicle Reg-istration & Insurance Services is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Phone (323) 773-5500.
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is situated in one of the most densely populated sections of the county, where residents—especially apartment dwellers—often rely on public parks to take the place of private backyards. So it’s important that we take advantage of opportunities like this one, where the county and the city leverage each other’s dollars to create park space
that is direly needed.”The City is supporting the commu-
nity of Cudahy and its youth by creat-ing spaces where children can play and be healthy. Other aspects of the City’s health initiative include new parks to be connected by a new bike path and enhanced health standards for the Thursday Food Distribution program.
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Adam Melendez (far left) makes it his business to help Cudahy residents.
for Buying International Foods
Jorge Ramirez and his wife Estela have always wanted to open their own business in Cudahy, and a year and
a half ago the Ramirez family took over C-Mart Grocery on the corner of Wilcox Ave. and Santa Ana Street.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents,” said Ramirez.
And convenience is what you get.
Open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. to “accommodate our customers,”
C-Mart offers products from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and many other Latin American countries.
The neatly arranged shelves offer products found in larger stores. Milk, eggs, cheese, bread, beans, rice, and many name brand products are just a short walk from home. Many customers stop by on their way home from work to pick up items for dinner.
Ramirez is thankful for the “nice people” who shop at his store and to the City of Cudahy for their support of small businesses in the city.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents”
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También es parte del esfuerzo co-ordinado que incluye la revitalización y apertura de las canchas de baloncesto de Cudahy, en el Parque de Cudahy de 5,000 pies cuadrados y el Recorrido de Bicicletas de Cudahy, que recorre la ciu-dad.
El Parque Cudahy River también está cerca del Recorrido Riverfront (frente al río), que corre a lo largo del Río de Los Ángeles al este de la ciudad. El Conce-jal de la Ciudad de Cudahy ordenó la re-vitalización del Recorrido Riverfront en conjunto con el Condado de Los Ángeles y el área se inauguró en el 2007.
Josué Barrios
“Al haber vivido en Cudahy por muchos años, solo queríamos ofrecerle un servicio conveniente a los residentes locales”
Negocio Local Provee Servicios del Departamento de Vehículos Motores
ENfOquE DE NEgOCIOs EN CuDAhy
Pareja hace la compra de comida internacional conveniente
Jorge Ramirez, su esposa Estela y su hija Jasselyn.
Cuando los residentes de Cu-dahy necesitan servicios del DMV, ellos no tienen que es-perar en largas filas. Gracias a
la familia Meléndez, una corta visita al Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services en la Atlantic Blvd. les puede ayudar.
Por más de 11 años, Rosa y Adán Meléndez han ofrecido servicios rela-cionados con el departamento de ve-hículos motores para la conveniencia de los residentes de Cudahy y de visi-tantes de fuera de la ciudad. Registros de automóviles, transferencia de títulos de propiedad, verificación del Número de Identificación de Vehículo (VIN), y seguro para automóviles son algu-nos de los muchos servicios que ellos
proveen.Con muchos conductores de ca-
miones comerciales que viven en la ciudad de Cudahy, la familia Meléndez se especializa en permisos para camión, matrículas y otros permisos para cami-
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ones que exigen otros estados.“Estamos ayudando a mantener
segura la ciudad” dijo Adán Meléndez, refiriéndose a los servicios de camión. Cuando los conductores de camión vienen de fuera del estado, necesitan permisos para California, permisos que pueden conseguir utilizando los servi-cios de “Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services”.
Junto a su hija Paulyna, la familia Meléndez se dedican a ayudar a los residentes de Cudahy.
Localizado en 7910 Atlantic Blvd. Unidad I, “Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services” está abierto desde las 9 a.m. a las 6 p.m. de lunes a viernes, y de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. los sábados. Su teléfono es (323) 773-5500.
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Junto a su hija Paulyna, la familia Meléndez se dedican a ayudar a los residentes de Cudahy.
seguridad.“Estoy muy emocionado de haber gana-
do,” dijo Alan Bribiesca que fue ent-revistado por Canal 52.
El Sr. David Vela representó la Ofi-cina de la Supervisora del Condado de Los Ángeles, Gloria Molina.
“Estamos muy orgullosos de hab-ernos unido a la Ciudad de Cudahy en este proyecto de revitalización del río”, dijo Vela, “Cudahy está situado en uno de las poblaciones más den-sas del condado, donde residentes – especialmente los residentes de apartamentos – utilizan parques públicos para sustituir el jardín o pa-tio que no tienen en su casa. Es im-portante aprovechar oportunidades como esta, en donde el condado y la ciudad cooperan juntos finan-
cieramente para crear el espacio recreativo que es tan deseado.”
La Ciudad está apoyando a la co-munidad de Cudahy y a sus jóvenes para crear espacios en los cuales niños puedan jugar y estar sanos. Otros aspectos de la iniciativa de salud de la Ciudad incluyen la con-strucción de nuevos parques a ser conectados por una nueva pista de bicicletas y mejorado por los es-tándares del programa “de Distribu-ción de Comida de los Jueves”.
las iniciativas de seguridad y la creación de mejores oportunidades educativas.
Como parte de nuestros continuos programas de seguridad, me enorgullezco en anunciar queCudahy estará instalando luces intermitentes de ad-vertencia que son de vanguardia en los cruces cerca de nuestras escuelas y parques. Las luces intermi-tentes les advertirán a los conductores a 100 pies de distancia que los peatones están cruzando. Lo único que tiene que hacer es asegurarse de que es seguro cruzar y, cuando empieza a caminar, las luces em-piezan automáticamente a intermitir. Nos estamos enfocando en instalar las luces de advertencia en la calles Elizabeth, Santa Ana y Live Oak.
Junto con seguridad, otra de las prioridades para los funcionarios de la ciudad continúa siendo el mejorar las oportunidades educativas para nuestros niños. Para apoyar al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles, los líderes de la comunidad de Cudahy estuvieron presentes en la ceremonia marcando el inicio de la construcción de la nueva Escuela Primaria y Educación Pre-primaria en Live Oak y Cudahy. Cu-ando se haya finalizado la construcción, la escuela servirá a los niños con salones mas pequeños y un excelente ambiente de aprendizaje.
El crecimiento de nuevos negocios así como de negocios existentes es el sello de distinción de una ciudad exitosa. La Ciudad de Cudahy siempre está buscando apoyar a nuestros negocios y al mismo tiempo, está creando oportunidades para nuevos negocios, tal como nuevos centros comerciales. Por eso estamos apoyando la renovación del centro co-mercial en la esquina de Atlantic Blvd. y Hartle Ave., la cual le dará una apariencia moderna consistente con el crecimiento del corredor de negocios de Cu-dahy Atlantic. ¡La ciudad también está observando ahora la construcción de un nuevo centro comercial en el área entre Atlantic Ave. y Patata Street!
¡Ahora que ya se encuentra informado de como están progresando algunos de los proyectos de la ciudad, esperamos que disfrute el verano en nues-tra ciudad! Como siempre, lo invitamos a visitar la Municipalidad para cualquier duda o pregunta. ¡Estamos aquí para servirle!
Jorge Ramírez y su esposa Estela siempre han querido abrir su propio negocio en Cudahy, y hace un año
y medio la familia Ramírez compró C-Mart Grocery en la esquina de Wilcox Ave. y Santa Ana St.
“Al haber vivido en Cudahy por muchos años, solo queríamos ofrecerle un servicio conveniente a los residentes locales” dijo Ramírez.
Y un servicio conveniente es lo que proporcionan.
C-Mart está abierto de lunes a domingo desde las 8:30 a.m. a 9:30 p.m. para “servir a nuestros clientes” C-Mart ofrece productos de México, Guatemala, El
Salvador y muchos otros países Latinoamericanos.
Los estantes arreglados de manera impecable ofrecen productos que puede encontrar en las tiendas más grandes. Leche, huevos, queso, pan, frijoles, arroz y muchos productos de marca los encuentra en esta tienda de abarrotes bien surtida y a pocos pasos de casa. Muchos clientes pasan por la tienda al finalizar el día de trabajo para comprar artículos que necesitan para la cena.
Ramírez está agradecido por la “gente amable” que pasan a su tienda y por la Ciudad de Cudahy por su apoyo a las micro empresas en la ciudad.
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Transición a Televisión Digital Demorada Cudahy Noticias
Como ya estará enterado, las ondas televisivas serán converti-das a digitales en junio.
El cambio debió llevarse a cabe el martes 17 de febrero del 2009, pero el Presidente Barrack Obama firmó una ley para retrasar el cam-bio a televisión digital (DTV) al 12 de junio del 2009, después de que el Congreso pasara una ley permi-tiendo que las estaciones de tele-visión apagaran las transmisiones análogas. La razón fue para darle a los usuarios una oportunidad para prepararse para el cambio a señal digital.
Si usted utiliza antena para ver televisión análoga de manera gra-tuita en su televisión –y no paga una mensualidad por servicio de transmisión – si usted paga por servicio de transmisión de tele-visión, tal como servicio de cable o satélite, entonces no tendrá que actualizar su servicio.
Las cajas convertidotas de DTV que permiten que las señales de transmisión digitales sean visibles en aparatos de televisión análogas están disponibles para la venta en tiendas de electrónicos y se calcu-la que el costo de cada caja es de $40 a $70. Sin embargo, cada hog-ar podrá utilizar hasta dos cupones de $40 de la organización “Nacio-nal Telecommunications and Infor-mation Administration (NTIA) que podrá ser utilizada para comprar una caja convertidota, aunque en este momento existe un alista de espera para los cupones debido a que los fondos federales para el programa se han agotado debido a la crisis económica.
Hay varios motivos para el cambio, siendo el principal que la transmisión digital es más eficiente y requiere menos hondas de trans-misión que muchas veces producen como resultado una imagen más clara. Una vez que la transición a DTV se haya completado, algunos canales de televisión serán trans-feridas a os departamentos de policía y de bomberos para comu-nicación en casos de emergencia y otros están siendo subastados a compañías para proporcionar ser-vicios inalámbricos.
Información completa acerca del cambio está disponible en una variedad de idiomas en el Internet al www.dtv2009.gov. Si usted no tiene computadora o servicio de Internet, la biblioteca de Cudahy localizada en la calle Santa Ana St. frente a la municipalidad, le puede ayudar a accesar la infor-mación.
Cudahy Auto Center Celebra 25 Años en la Comunidad
Cudahy Auto Center, que está localizado en 8017 South Atlantic Avenue, se especializa en la reparación general de automóviles, frenos, suspensión, afinación, cambio de aceite, llantas y diagnósticos.
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Como parte integrante de la comunidad comer-cial de Cudahy durante 25 años, muy pocas cosas sorprenden a Bill Gudino. El es el Gerente General y Propietario de Cudahy Auto Center y se enorgullece de su trabajo honesto, un precio justo y de tratar de ser el mejor. Se ha ganado la lealtad de sus clientes.
Pero tenía que sorprenderse cuando un cliente viajó a Cudahy desde San Francisco. “Durante todos estos años hemos tenido clientes que viajan desde Fontana, Bakersfield, Rialto, pero este me dejó sin palabras,” dijo Gudino.
Cudahy Auto Center, que está localizado en 8017 South Atlantic Avenue, se especializa en la repara-ción general de automóviles, frenos, suspensión,
afinación, cambio de aceite, llantas y diagnósticos. El Sr. Gudino tiene tres mecánicos como empleados que son muy competentes tanto en modelos de au-tomóviles extranjeros como domésticos.
Gudino disfruta trabajar con la comunidad de Cu-dahy y dice que la ciudad está mejorando todo el tiempo.
“¿Qué ha cambiado en 25 años? Es más amigable; veo a más personas, familias paseando con sus hijos. El personal de la Ciudad nos ha ayudado mucho tam-bién” dice Gudino.
“Tenemos todo lo que necesitas aquí en Cudahy. Oficina de correo, barbería, lo que se te ocurra. Todo. La Municipalidad está cerca… es como un pequeño pueblo en medio de Los Angeles. Estoy muy orgulloso de ser parte de esta comunidad”
Couple Creates Convenience
Local Business ProvidesDMV Services in Cudahy
CudAhy BuSiNESS SPOtLight
Jorge Ramirez, his wife Estela and daughter Jasselyn.
When Cudahy resi-dents need DMV services, they don’t have to wait in
long lines. Thanks to the Melen-dez family, a short visit to Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services on Atlantic Boulevard will get them on their way.
For over 11 years, Rosa and Adan Melendez have offered motor vehicle services for the convenience of Cudahy resi-dents and out-of-town visitors. Auto registration, title transfers, VIN verification, and auto insur-ance are just a few of the ser-vices they provide.
With many commercial
truck drivers living in Cudahy, the Melendez family special-izes in truck permits, apportion plates, and out of state truck permits.
“We’re helping to keep the
Office was David Vela.“We’re proud to be partnering with
the City of Cudahy on this river revi-talization project,” Vela said. “Cudahy
flash. We are targeting the warning light installations on Elizabeth Street, Santa Ana, and Live Oak.
Along with safety, better education opportunities for our community’s chil-dren continues to be a priority of your City Officials. In support of the Los An-geles Unified School District, Cudahy community leaders were on hand at the groundbreaking of a new Elementary School and Early Education Center at Live Oak and Atlantic. When the con-struction is finished, the new school will serve Cudahy children with smaller class sizes and an excellent learning environ-ment.
The growth of new and existing busi-nesses is a hallmark of a successful city. The City of Cudahy is always looking to support our businesses while creating opportunities for new ventures, such as attracting new shopping centers. That’s why we are supporting a facelift for the shopping center on the corner of At-lantic Blvd. and Hartle Ave., which will bring a modern look consistent with the growth along Cudahy’s Atlantic business corridor. Also, the city is looking at a new 74-acre retail shopping development coming to the Atlantic Ave. and Patata Street area!
Now that you know how some of the City’s projects are progressing, we hope you will enjoy the summer in our city! As always, we invite you to visit City Hall for any assistance. We are here for you!
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roads safe,” said Adan Melen-dez, referring to the truck ser-vices. When truck drivers come from out-of-state, they need permits in California, permits they can get at Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Ser-vices.
Along with daughter Pauly-na, the Melendez family makes it their business to help Cudahy residents.
Located at 7910 Atlantic Blvd., Unit L, Motor Vehicle Reg-istration & Insurance Services is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Phone (323) 773-5500.
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is situated in one of the most densely populated sections of the county, where residents—especially apartment dwellers—often rely on public parks to take the place of private backyards. So it’s important that we take advantage of opportunities like this one, where the county and the city leverage each other’s dollars to create park space
that is direly needed.”The City is supporting the commu-
nity of Cudahy and its youth by creat-ing spaces where children can play and be healthy. Other aspects of the City’s health initiative include new parks to be connected by a new bike path and enhanced health standards for the Thursday Food Distribution program.
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Adam Melendez (far left) makes it his business to help Cudahy residents.
for Buying International Foods
Jorge Ramirez and his wife Estela have always wanted to open their own business in Cudahy, and a year and
a half ago the Ramirez family took over C-Mart Grocery on the corner of Wilcox Ave. and Santa Ana Street.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents,” said Ramirez.
And convenience is what you get.
Open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. to “accommodate our customers,”
C-Mart offers products from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and many other Latin American countries.
The neatly arranged shelves offer products found in larger stores. Milk, eggs, cheese, bread, beans, rice, and many name brand products are just a short walk from home. Many customers stop by on their way home from work to pick up items for dinner.
Ramirez is thankful for the “nice people” who shop at his store and to the City of Cudahy for their support of small businesses in the city.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents”
por Antonio Valverde de Univisión, así también los “Chefs” famosos Jaime Martín del Campo y Ramiro Arvizú de el restaurante La Casita Mexicana presentaron deliciosas recetas saludables. Además, en el evento también hubo una feria de salud que incluyó exámenes de salud proporcionados por hos-pitales y clínicas, distribución de materiales educativos para el con-sumidor proporcionados por la Ofi-cina de Apoyo para Pacientes, la Fundación California HealthCare y numerosas agencias de salud para ciudadanos de la tercera edad en-tre otros.
Con la agudo problema económi-co, la Ciudad de Cudahy también ofreció con el mismo éxito que en el primer evento, un Seminario de Salud Financiera, que presentó al
conocido experto financiero Louis Barajas como el orador principal. El seminario incluyó talleres en educación básica financiera, op-ciones para ejecución de hipote-cas y reparación de crédito.
Junto a estos recursos para buena salud, también le quere-mos proporcionar oportunidades para diversión familiar en Cu-dahy. Durante las fiestas navide-ñas ofrecimos nuestro Desfile de Automóviles Clásicos, que fueron dirigidos por el Gran Mariscal, En-rique Gutiérrez, reportero de Uni-visión. La ruta del desfile le dio la oportunidad a la Ciudad de lucir nuestro Corredor Revitalizado en Atlantic Avenue con nuevas luces, jardinería, y acceso fácil a nues-tra comunidad comercial en creci-miento.
Por último, estoy orgulloso en anunciar la gran apertura de nuestro quinto parque – el Parque Cudahy River. Los grupos de en-
foque indicaron que los residen-tes creen que nuestros parques hacen que la Ciudad de Cudahy sea un gran lugar para vivir; aún cuando solamente tenemos 1.2 millas cuadradas, a ciudad tiene más de 17 acres para parques para nuestros residentes, incluyendo canchas de baloncesto, un recor-rido para bicicletas, un recorrido para caminar y un centro de gimna-sio con lo último en tecnología en el Parque Lugo. Nuestros parques proporcionan un lugar conveniente y limpio para que nuestros invita-dos y residentes de la Ciudad de Cudahy puedan ejercitarse y pasar un tiempo de calidad en un ambi-ente seguro.
Gracias por su participación en hacer que la ciudad de Cudahy sea una gran ciudad y por favor visíte-nos en la Municipalidad de la Ciu-dad en nuestra reunión mensual para cualquier ayuda que requi-era. Estamos para servirle.
Cudahy River Park Opens
David M. SilvaMayor
Frank GuruleVice Mayor
Josué BarriosCouncil Member
Osvaldo CondéCouncil Member
Juan RomoCouncil Member
George A. PerezCity Manager
Calendario de laCiudad de CudahyPara la más reciente Información, por favor llame a la Municipalidad al(323) 773-5143
Todos los SábadosSwap Meet(excepto cuando llueve)Clara Street Park,4835 Clara StreetDe 7 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Todas las SemanasPrograma de Almuerzo de Cudahy (hasta los 18 años)Lunes a jueves;Cudahy Park, Bedwell hall, 5220 Santa Ana St.lunes a viernes; Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara StreetDe 12 p.m. a 1 p.m.
Todas las SemanasProgramas para Edad AvanzadaClara St. Park,4835 Clara StreetDe 11 a.m. a 2 p.m. Comidas para Edad AvanzadaClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. a 1 p.m.,de lunes a viernesResidentes: $2.00Invitados: $3.50
Recientemente...Alexa de 4 años y Cristian Ceja de 2 años, disfrutaron de un día emocionante en el Festival de Primavera de Cudahy, el cual se llevó a cabo en Lugo Parkdel 28 de Mayo al 2 de Junio.
JULIO3 Festival de Cudahy de Fuegos Artificiales para toda la Familia Cudahy Park empieza a las 3 p.m. los fuegos artificiales empiezan a las 9 p.m.
23 reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario Clara St. Park, Turner hall 6:45 p.m.
24 Programa de Distribución de Comida de Cudahy Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m.— Edad Avanzada 10 a.m.— Público en General
27 día de los Padres de Familia
AGOSTO27 reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario Clara St. Park, Turner hall 6:45 p.m.
28 Programa de Distribución de Comida de Cudahy Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m.— Edad Avanzada 10 a.m.— Público en General
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FESTIVAL FAMILIAR DE Cudahy DE FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES 3 de Julio, a laS 9 P.M.
DOM LUN MAR MIE JUE VIE SAB
CALENDARIO
La Ciudad de Cudahy nuevamente estará presentando un festival de fuegos artificiales para celebrar el Día de Independencia el jueves 3 de Julio, 2008.
El evento es gratis y empieza a las 3 p.m. en el Parque Cudahy (5220 Santa Ana St.) La fabulosa presentación de fuegos artificiales empezará a las 9 p.m.
Para mas información, por favor llame a la Municipalidad al323-773-5143.
El actor legendario Kirk Douglas juega con un estudiante en la escuela elemental Teresa hughes en Cudahy tomo parte de la celebración del Anne y Kirk Douglas parque de recreos. El concilio de la ciudad de Cudahy también se unió a las festividades.
El programa “Cudahy Ready For School” fue reconocido recientemente por su trabajo durante el año pasado con más de 1, 000 niños y familias, proporcionándoles servicios integrados para educarlos sobre la lucha contra la obesidad.
La fila de atrás: Tricia Sarmiento (madre), Gina Paiz (Coordinadora da la Escuela de Adultos), Olga Martínez (madre), Ariel Escobedo (Trabajadora Social). La fila de enfrente: Caron Salazar-Family (Coordinadora de Alfabetización), Norma Díaz (Trabajadora de Alcance), Ezequiel De La Torre (Coordinador de “Ready for School”), Erma Gonzalez (Educadora de Padres) , Maricela Arceo (Trabajadora de Alcance).
Calendario de laCiudad de CudahyPara la más reciente Información, por favor llame a la Municipalidad al(323) 773-5143
Todos los SábadosSwap Meet(excepto cuando llueve)Clara Street Park,4835 Clara StreetDe 7 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Todas las SemanasPrograma de Almuerzo de Cudahy (hasta los 18 años)Lunes a jueves;Cudahy Park, Bedwell hall, 5220 Santa Ana St.lunes a viernes; Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara StreetDe 12 p.m. a 1 p.m.
Todas las SemanasProgramas para Edad AvanzadaClara St. Park,4835 Clara StreetDe 11 a.m. a 2 p.m. Comidas para Edad AvanzadaClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. a 1 p.m.,de lunes a viernesResidentes: $2.00Invitados: $3.50
Recientemente...Alexa de 4 años y Cristian Ceja de 2 años, disfrutaron de un día emocionante en el Festival de Primavera de Cudahy, el cual se llevó a cabo en Lugo Parkdel 28 de Mayo al 2 de Junio.
JULIO3 Festival de Cudahy de Fuegos Artificiales para toda la Familia Cudahy Park empieza a las 3 p.m. los fuegos artificiales empiezan a las 9 p.m.
23 reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario Clara St. Park, Turner hall 6:45 p.m.
24 Programa de Distribución de Comida de Cudahy Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m.— Edad Avanzada 10 a.m.— Público en General
27 día de los Padres de Familia
AGOSTO27 reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario Clara St. Park, Turner hall 6:45 p.m.
28 Programa de Distribución de Comida de Cudahy Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m.— Edad Avanzada 10 a.m.— Público en General
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FESTIVAL FAMILIAR DE Cudahy DE FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES 3 de Julio, a laS 9 P.M.
DOM LUN MAR MIE JUE VIE SAB
CALENDARIO
La Ciudad de Cudahy nuevamente estará presentando un festival de fuegos artificiales para celebrar el Día de Independencia el jueves 3 de Julio, 2008.
El evento es gratis y empieza a las 3 p.m. en el Parque Cudahy (5220 Santa Ana St.) La fabulosa presentación de fuegos artificiales empezará a las 9 p.m.
Para mas información, por favor llame a la Municipalidad al323-773-5143.
El actor legendario Kirk Douglas juega con un estudiante en la escuela elemental Teresa hughes en Cudahy tomo parte de la celebración del Anne y Kirk Douglas parque de recreos. El concilio de la ciudad de Cudahy también se unió a las festividades.
El programa “Cudahy Ready For School” fue reconocido recientemente por su trabajo durante el año pasado con más de 1, 000 niños y familias, proporcionándoles servicios integrados para educarlos sobre la lucha contra la obesidad.
La fila de atrás: Tricia Sarmiento (madre), Gina Paiz (Coordinadora da la Escuela de Adultos), Olga Martínez (madre), Ariel Escobedo (Trabajadora Social). La fila de enfrente: Caron Salazar-Family (Coordinadora de Alfabetización), Norma Díaz (Trabajadora de Alcance), Ezequiel De La Torre (Coordinador de “Ready for School”), Erma Gonzalez (Educadora de Padres) , Maricela Arceo (Trabajadora de Alcance).
Calendario de laCiudad de CudahyPara la más reciente Información, por favor llame a la Municipalidad al(323) 773-5143
Todos los SábadosSwap Meet(excepto cuando llueve)Clara Street Park,4835 Clara StreetDe 7 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Todas las SemanasPrograma de Almuerzo de Cudahy (hasta los 18 años)Lunes a jueves;Cudahy Park, Bedwell hall, 5220 Santa Ana St.lunes a viernes; Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara StreetDe 12 p.m. a 1 p.m.
Todas las SemanasProgramas para Edad AvanzadaClara St. Park,4835 Clara StreetDe 11 a.m. a 2 p.m. Comidas para Edad AvanzadaClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. a 1 p.m.,de lunes a viernesResidentes: $2.00Invitados: $3.50
Recientemente...Alexa de 4 años y Cristian Ceja de 2 años, disfrutaron de un día emocionante en el Festival de Primavera de Cudahy, el cual se llevó a cabo en Lugo Parkdel 28 de Mayo al 2 de Junio.
JULIO3 Festival de Cudahy de Fuegos Artificiales para toda la Familia Cudahy Park empieza a las 3 p.m. los fuegos artificiales empiezan a las 9 p.m.
23 reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario Clara St. Park, Turner hall 6:45 p.m.
24 Programa de Distribución de Comida de Cudahy Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m.— Edad Avanzada 10 a.m.— Público en General
27 día de los Padres de Familia
AGOSTO27 reunión del Municipio de Cudahy y del grupo de Vigilancia del Vecindario Clara St. Park, Turner hall 6:45 p.m.
28 Programa de Distribución de Comida de Cudahy Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m.— Edad Avanzada 10 a.m.— Público en General
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FESTIVAL FAMILIAR DE Cudahy DE FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES 3 de Julio, a laS 9 P.M.
DOM LUN MAR MIE JUE VIE SAB
CALENDARIO
La Ciudad de Cudahy nuevamente estará presentando un festival de fuegos artificiales para celebrar el Día de Independencia el jueves 3 de Julio, 2008.
El evento es gratis y empieza a las 3 p.m. en el Parque Cudahy (5220 Santa Ana St.) La fabulosa presentación de fuegos artificiales empezará a las 9 p.m.
Para mas información, por favor llame a la Municipalidad al323-773-5143.
El actor legendario Kirk Douglas juega con un estudiante en la escuela elemental Teresa hughes en Cudahy tomo parte de la celebración del Anne y Kirk Douglas parque de recreos. El concilio de la ciudad de Cudahy también se unió a las festividades.
El programa “Cudahy Ready For School” fue reconocido recientemente por su trabajo durante el año pasado con más de 1, 000 niños y familias, proporcionándoles servicios integrados para educarlos sobre la lucha contra la obesidad.
La fila de atrás: Tricia Sarmiento (madre), Gina Paiz (Coordinadora da la Escuela de Adultos), Olga Martínez (madre), Ariel Escobedo (Trabajadora Social). La fila de enfrente: Caron Salazar-Family (Coordinadora de Alfabetización), Norma Díaz (Trabajadora de Alcance), Ezequiel De La Torre (Coordinador de “Ready for School”), Erma Gonzalez (Educadora de Padres) , Maricela Arceo (Trabajadora de Alcance).
Entretenimiento
Evento de Lucha
Música en Vivo
Exposición de automóviles
Caballitos para niños
Trencito
Zoológico infantil
Rueda de laFortuna Infantil
Carro tirado por caballos
Trampolín inflable
Junio22Clases de Boxeo. La inscripción se abre el día en que empiezan la sclases$20.00 para residentes$30.00 para personas que no son residentesEdad 7 años para arribaLugo Fitness Center
Lunes 29 de junio a viernes 7 de agostoInscripción para Baloncesto, Soft-bol y T-bol para jóvenesLa temporada empieza el 18 de agosto - finaliza a mediados de noviembre
Julio22Reunión de la Municipalidad y de Vigilancia del VecindarioClara St. Park,Turner Hall6:45 p.m.
23Distribución de Comida CudahyClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street8:00 a.m. – Personas de la ter-cera edad10:00 a.m. – Público General
Agosto26Reunión de la Municipalidad y Vigilancia del VecindarioClara St. Park, Turner Hall6:45 p.m.
27Distribución de Comida CudahyClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street8:00 a.m. – Personas de la Ter-cera Edad 10:00 a.m. – Público en Gen-eral
¡Una de las Mejores Personas de Cudahy cumple 99!¿Usted cree que la elección
de Barrack Obama fue histórica? Pregúntele a Mary Wiley… ella ha visto 18 presidentes tomar cargo. ¡El 8 de febrero cumplió 99 y la felicitamos por ser una gran vecina durante mucho tiempo!
Su historia comenzó como la de muchos en Cudahy; nació en Cananea, Sonora, México y perdió a su madre a una tem-prana edad antes de venir a los Estados Unidos. En 1933, se
casó con Ralph Wiley y se mudó a Cudahy.
Muchos residentes de Cudahy conocen a Mary Wiley porque ella ha estado activamete invo-lucrada en nuestra comunidad desde que se mudó aquí en 1952 - ¡Durante 57 años! Muchos de ustedes la conocen por su tra-bajo con el Club de Personas de la Tercera Edad y la Iglesia Católica. Además, muchos niños de Cudahy tomaron clases de piano con Mary a través de los
años.Con su mente aguda, Mary
es una experta en crucigramas y el tejido. También disfruta pasar tiempo con amigos y está orgullosa de sus dos hijos, ocho nietos, 13 bisnietos, y dos tata-ranietos. Eso es un total de 25 personas más en su árbol gene-alógico.
Felicitemos todos a la dama especial de Cudahy por sus no-venta y nueve primaveras.
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A Community of PrideJUNE 2008
David M. SilvaMayor
CUDAHY OPENS NEW BASKETBALL COURT: 7 basketballs were given away to Cudahy children at the Grand Opening of the new Basketball Court at Cudahy Park.
YOUNG CUDAHY RESIDENT WINS FREE BIKE: Kids, Parents joined the Cudahy City Council along with Supervisor Gloria Molina’s office to officially open Cudahy’s section of the new “Waterfront Bike Path.” 4 bicycles were given-away to lucky winners.
Healthy Living
Moving Forward:Safety, BusinessAnd SchoolsA Message from George Perez, Cudahy City Manager
Cudahy is proud to let you know that we have been working hard to make
this summer a Cudahy summer! You and your family can enjoy improved recreational facilities, safe parks, and family-focused events all summer long.
For example, at Cudahy Park, a brand new basketball court is already a favorite with kids and adults, and a new bike path fol-lowing the L.A. River now con-nects Cudahy all the way to Griffith Park in Los Angeles!
Also, Cudahy is celebrating our Nation’s 232nd Birthday, Independence Day, a day early on Thursday, July 3rd at Cuda-hy Park. The fun starts at 3 p.m. with pony rides, a petting zoo, jumpers, game booths and food. The celebration culminates with our fabulous fireworks display, starting at 9 p.m.
As always, Cudahy is constantly improving our city and the best ways of doing that are through safety initiatives and the creation of better education opportunities.
As part of our on-going public safety program, I am proud to an-nounce that Cudahy will be install-ing state-of-the-art, flashing warn-ing lights in several crosswalks near our schools and parks. The flashing lights will signal to drivers over 100-feet away that pedestrians are cross-ing. All you have to do is make sure it is safe to cross and, when you start walking, the lights will automatically
Cudahy Dedicates and Opens New Basketball Courts and Urban Bike Path As Part of Healthy Living InitiativeOutdoor Recreation Area Developed In Partnership With Supervisor Gloria Molina’s Office and California Prop A Funds
Hundreds of Cudahy chil-dren and parents joined the Mayor and City Council to ded-icate the new basketball courts at Cudahy Park and “Water-front” Bike Path.
Cudahy Park’s new basket-ball courts and Bike Path are part of the city’s effort to pro-vide spaces that promote phys-ical activity.
As part of the celebration Cudahy kids, Ages 4-17 who attended were entered into a drawing to win a bicycle and
basketballs. Safety helmets were given to bicycle winners.
“I’m very excited that I won,” said Alan Bribiesca who was later
interviewed by Channel 52.Representing Los Angeles
County Supervisor Gloria Molina’s
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Cudahy Family Firework Festival
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JUNE 2009
A Message from George Perez, Cudahy City Manager
Keeping Momentum:New Programs and ParksKey Cudahy Resurgence
Whether it’s hard economic times or not, Cudahy is com-mitted to giving its residents a better life though innovative programs, services and re-sources.
Your support has helped the city create programs and services we launched last year and will continue to grow in 2009. In February alone, we cut a ribbon on the new Cu-dahy River Park, provided a Safety Fair as part of our Town Hall, and provided a Citizen-ship Fair as part of our Food Distribution program.
These programs are a result of the City Council listening to you and looking for ways to help you and your fam-ily. Among the greatest needs mentioned were health edu-cation and access, financial health, and safety. Therefore, we initiated the ¡Salud Ahora! (Health Now!) program to provide community events to address the needs and desires of our residents.
Over 750 of you attended our first event, where we made healthy changes to our food distribution program. That event was hosted by Univi-sion Anchor Antonio Valverde, featured a healthy cooking demonstration by celebrity chefs Jaime Martin Del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu of La Ca-
Cudahy River Park OpensSupervisor Gloria Molina Leads Children Through the Gates of the New Cudahy River Park
See Message, page 3See Park, page 2
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A Community of PrideJUNE 2008
David M. SilvaMayor
CUDAHY OPENS NEW BASKETBALL COURT: 7 basketballs were given away to Cudahy children at the Grand Opening of the new Basketball Court at Cudahy Park.
YOUNG CUDAHY RESIDENT WINS FREE BIKE: Kids, Parents joined the Cudahy City Council along with Supervisor Gloria Molina’s office to officially open Cudahy’s section of the new “Waterfront Bike Path.” 4 bicycles were given-away to lucky winners.
Healthy Living
Moving Forward:Safety, BusinessAnd SchoolsA Message from George Perez, Cudahy City Manager
Cudahy is proud to let you know that we have been working hard to make
this summer a Cudahy summer! You and your family can enjoy improved recreational facilities, safe parks, and family-focused events all summer long.
For example, at Cudahy Park, a brand new basketball court is already a favorite with kids and adults, and a new bike path fol-lowing the L.A. River now con-nects Cudahy all the way to Griffith Park in Los Angeles!
Also, Cudahy is celebrating our Nation’s 232nd Birthday, Independence Day, a day early on Thursday, July 3rd at Cuda-hy Park. The fun starts at 3 p.m. with pony rides, a petting zoo, jumpers, game booths and food. The celebration culminates with our fabulous fireworks display, starting at 9 p.m.
As always, Cudahy is constantly improving our city and the best ways of doing that are through safety initiatives and the creation of better education opportunities.
As part of our on-going public safety program, I am proud to an-nounce that Cudahy will be install-ing state-of-the-art, flashing warn-ing lights in several crosswalks near our schools and parks. The flashing lights will signal to drivers over 100-feet away that pedestrians are cross-ing. All you have to do is make sure it is safe to cross and, when you start walking, the lights will automatically
Cudahy Dedicates and Opens New Basketball Courts and Urban Bike Path As Part of Healthy Living InitiativeOutdoor Recreation Area Developed In Partnership With Supervisor Gloria Molina’s Office and California Prop A Funds
Hundreds of Cudahy chil-dren and parents joined the Mayor and City Council to ded-icate the new basketball courts at Cudahy Park and “Water-front” Bike Path.
Cudahy Park’s new basket-ball courts and Bike Path are part of the city’s effort to pro-vide spaces that promote phys-ical activity.
As part of the celebration Cudahy kids, Ages 4-17 who attended were entered into a drawing to win a bicycle and
basketballs. Safety helmets were given to bicycle winners.
“I’m very excited that I won,” said Alan Bribiesca who was later
interviewed by Channel 52.Representing Los Angeles
County Supervisor Gloria Molina’s
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Rosa M. DiazCouncil Member
Osvaldo CondéCouncil Member
Juan RomoCouncil Member
Cudahy Family Firework Festival
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Financial Health Seminar Assists Residents in Planning for Economic Challenges
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Cudahy News
The Cudahy City Council is proud to announce that the city opened its fifth public park for the square-mile city. Cudahy River Park, which opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb-ruary 24, is at the corner of Clara Street and Riv-er Road, near the Los Angeles River area of the city and will be part of the City’s Bike Path to promote physical activity and outdoor recreation as part of good health.
“One of the distinguishing values of modern democratic societies is their public parks,” said Cudahy’s Mayor. “Not only do our parks provide a
great opportunity to continue the health of our community, it also will help increase the value of our homes and our businesses.”
The Cudahy River Park project started with the acquisition of the land in 2005, where old-er structures were cleared for public use. Cu-dahy River Park joins Cudahy Park, Clara Park, The Clara Extension Pocket Park and Lugo Park to give residents easily accessible open spaces within 10 minutes walking distance of any Cu-dahy resident.
It is also part of a coordinated effort that in-
“One of the distinguishing values of modern democratic societies istheir public parks ... not only do our parks provide a great
opportunity to continue the health of our community, it also willhelp increase the value of our homes and our businesses.”
-MAyor of cudAhy
David M. SilvaMayor
Frank GuruleVice Mayor
Josué BarriosCouncil Member
Osvaldo CondéCouncil Member
Juan RomoCouncil Member
George A. PerezCity Manager
Financial Health Seminar Assists Residents in Planning for Economic Challenges
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Residents Participate in Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch
Cudahy Police Chief and Officers meet with Cudahy kids at Town Hall meeting.
In Your Kid’s Corner: The Cudahy Boxing Club!
The Cudahy News is published by the City of Cudahy. It is mailed to every residence in the City of Cudahy for free. Non Residents who wish to subscribe should contact Richard Iglesias at(323) 773-5143, extension 241. We welcome comment, press releases, and community interest stories and will make every effort to include all appropriate material.For Comments and Story Ideas, please contact Richard Iglesias at (323) 773-5143, extension 241
City of Cudahy5220 Santa Ana StreetCudahy, CA 90201(323) 773-5143
Mayor David M. SilvaVice Mayor Frank GuruléCouncil Member Rosa M. DiazCouncil Member Juan RomoCouncil Member Osvaldo Condé
City Manager George A. Perez
The Cudahy Youth Foundation is sponsoring two young men with part-time summer jobs. Residents will see Manuel Buenrostro Jr., 21, and David Contreras, 16, at city events and meetings as they assist city staff and work on projects throughout Cudahy. Just recently they repainted rooms at Clara and Lugo parks.
LOCAL NEWS
Every Month, over a hundred Cudahy citizens of all ages to participate in the Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch meeting held at Clara St. Park.
Conveniently held the 4th Wednesday of every month, the meeting offers residents an in-formal opportunity to ask ques-tions about their city and to get information.
The City Council, city staff, and the Police Chief are always on-hand to discuss the needs of Cudahy residents.
The May Town Hall meeting featured presentations from the Coalition for Clean Air, Latino Behavioral Health Institute, and the Los Angeles Vector Control District.
As always, a raffle was held at the end of the meeting.
Gessner Named...
“Woman of the Year”
Cudahy resident Michele Gessner was named 2008 Wom-an of the Year by State Assem-blyman Hector De La Torre. At a luncheon hosted by De La Torre at the Downey Country Club, Gessner was recognized for her “outstanding work in the com-munity.”
“I was so surprised by the hon-or,” remarked Gessner, but any-one who knows her would not be surprised.
A 48-year resident, Gessner has spent countless hours volun-teering to make our city a great place to live. A Planning Com-missioner, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, and Volunteer on Patrol, Michele Gessner can be seen at almost every city event. She’s a regular volunteer at the Food Distribution program, and has given her time to youth and senior programs throughout the years.
Most recently, Michele Gess-ner took on the responsibility for Cudahy’s senior programs.
“I’ve never won an award like this in my entire life,” said Gess-ner, “all of the awardees before me are great people…it’s such an honor to be included with them.”
Now is a great time for kids to join the Cudahy Boxing Club! Coach Daniel Cordon volunteers his time teaching the fundamentals of Boxing to Cudahy children and young adults. Coach Cordon brings over 20 years experience and teaches kids disci-pline and hard work.
It’s a great way to give your kids a positive activity that also improves their health. Importantly, it is fun!
Sign up today at Cudahy City Hall! The Cudahy Boxing Club meets at Lugo Park Monday through Friday 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Pictured: Cudahy residents Adrian Hernandez 18 and Raymond Diaz 16 spar at Cudahy’s Boxing Club located at Lugo Park.
Graffiti Hotline(323) 771-7867
Cudahy Police Department4835 Clara Street (next to Turner Hall)24Hr Emergency: (323) 562-5005
Cudahy Public Library5218 Santa Ana Street(323) 771-1345
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CudahyTown Hall &Neighborhood Watch MeetingClara Street Park, Turner Hall, 4835 Clara Street, 6:45 p.m.Call City Hall at (323) 773-5143 x229for more information
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
July 23
August 27
September 24
Residents Participate in Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch
Cudahy Police Chief and Officers meet with Cudahy kids at Town Hall meeting.
In Your Kid’s Corner: The Cudahy Boxing Club!
The Cudahy News is published by the City of Cudahy. It is mailed to every residence in the City of Cudahy for free. Non Residents who wish to subscribe should contact Richard Iglesias at(323) 773-5143, extension 241. We welcome comment, press releases, and community interest stories and will make every effort to include all appropriate material.For Comments and Story Ideas, please contact Richard Iglesias at (323) 773-5143, extension 241
City of Cudahy5220 Santa Ana StreetCudahy, CA 90201(323) 773-5143
Mayor David M. SilvaVice Mayor Frank GuruléCouncil Member Rosa M. DiazCouncil Member Juan RomoCouncil Member Osvaldo Condé
City Manager George A. Perez
The Cudahy Youth Foundation is sponsoring two young men with part-time summer jobs. Residents will see Manuel Buenrostro Jr., 21, and David Contreras, 16, at city events and meetings as they assist city staff and work on projects throughout Cudahy. Just recently they repainted rooms at Clara and Lugo parks.
LOCAL NEWS
Every Month, over a hundred Cudahy citizens of all ages to participate in the Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch meeting held at Clara St. Park.
Conveniently held the 4th Wednesday of every month, the meeting offers residents an in-formal opportunity to ask ques-tions about their city and to get information.
The City Council, city staff, and the Police Chief are always on-hand to discuss the needs of Cudahy residents.
The May Town Hall meeting featured presentations from the Coalition for Clean Air, Latino Behavioral Health Institute, and the Los Angeles Vector Control District.
As always, a raffle was held at the end of the meeting.
Gessner Named...
“Woman of the Year”
Cudahy resident Michele Gessner was named 2008 Wom-an of the Year by State Assem-blyman Hector De La Torre. At a luncheon hosted by De La Torre at the Downey Country Club, Gessner was recognized for her “outstanding work in the com-munity.”
“I was so surprised by the hon-or,” remarked Gessner, but any-one who knows her would not be surprised.
A 48-year resident, Gessner has spent countless hours volun-teering to make our city a great place to live. A Planning Com-missioner, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, and Volunteer on Patrol, Michele Gessner can be seen at almost every city event. She’s a regular volunteer at the Food Distribution program, and has given her time to youth and senior programs throughout the years.
Most recently, Michele Gess-ner took on the responsibility for Cudahy’s senior programs.
“I’ve never won an award like this in my entire life,” said Gess-ner, “all of the awardees before me are great people…it’s such an honor to be included with them.”
Now is a great time for kids to join the Cudahy Boxing Club! Coach Daniel Cordon volunteers his time teaching the fundamentals of Boxing to Cudahy children and young adults. Coach Cordon brings over 20 years experience and teaches kids disci-pline and hard work.
It’s a great way to give your kids a positive activity that also improves their health. Importantly, it is fun!
Sign up today at Cudahy City Hall! The Cudahy Boxing Club meets at Lugo Park Monday through Friday 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Pictured: Cudahy residents Adrian Hernandez 18 and Raymond Diaz 16 spar at Cudahy’s Boxing Club located at Lugo Park.
Graffiti Hotline(323) 771-7867
Cudahy Police Department4835 Clara Street (next to Turner Hall)24Hr Emergency: (323) 562-5005
Cudahy Public Library5218 Santa Ana Street(323) 771-1345
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CudahyTown Hall &Neighborhood Watch MeetingClara Street Park, Turner Hall, 4835 Clara Street, 6:45 p.m.Call City Hall at (323) 773-5143 x229for more information
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
July 23
August 27
September 24
Financial Health Seminar Assists Residentsin Planning for Economic Challenges Cudahy News
As the United States faced its worst economic downturn in decades, the City of Cudahy took steps to help its residents address the issues by present-ing a Financial Health Seminar and Workshop attended by an estimated 300 residents.
The seminar, which took place at the Elizabeth Learn-ing Center in November, was led by the keynote address of Louis Barajas, a nationally-known financial planner on Univision and CNN, and author of The Latino Journey to Fi-nancial Greatness and Over-worked, Overwhelmed and Underpaid: Simple Steps To Go From Stress To Success.
Mr. Barajas engaged partici-pants by explaining what all the reports from Wall Street mean to the people on Clara Street, Elizabeth Street, Atlantic Av-enue and all of Cudahy. With so much news, even people with steady work lack confi-dence to invest wisely, and Mr. Barajas explained principles of protecting investments and spending wisely.
The workshops featured professionals from government organizations, consumer advo-cacy groups and professionals with experience in tough eco-nomic times. The workshops addressed:
1. Financial Literacy – How to make your money and bank work for you
2. Credit & Credit Repair – How to get credit in the cur-rent market and how to repair
the credit you have.3. The Truth About Fore-closures – Most houses do not need to be abandoned because you can work with lenders and advocacy groups. Also: How to avoid scam artists.
4. First Time Home Buy-ers In A Down Economy – Many people don’t realize that a down economy can be the per-fect time to invest in your first home, and this workshop gave advice on how to be smart about it.
The City of Cudahy was proud to present this event for residents as part of its ongoing ¡SALUD AHORA! initiative and it was described as a proto-type for other cities.
Couple Creates Convenience
Local Business ProvidesDMV Services in Cudahy
CudAhy BuSiNESS SPOtLight
Jorge Ramirez, his wife Estela and daughter Jasselyn.
When Cudahy resi-dents need DMV services, they don’t have to wait in
long lines. Thanks to the Melen-dez family, a short visit to Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services on Atlantic Boulevard will get them on their way.
For over 11 years, Rosa and Adan Melendez have offered motor vehicle services for the convenience of Cudahy resi-dents and out-of-town visitors. Auto registration, title transfers, VIN verification, and auto insur-ance are just a few of the ser-vices they provide.
With many commercial
truck drivers living in Cudahy, the Melendez family special-izes in truck permits, apportion plates, and out of state truck permits.
“We’re helping to keep the
Office was David Vela.“We’re proud to be partnering with
the City of Cudahy on this river revi-talization project,” Vela said. “Cudahy
flash. We are targeting the warning light installations on Elizabeth Street, Santa Ana, and Live Oak.
Along with safety, better education opportunities for our community’s chil-dren continues to be a priority of your City Officials. In support of the Los An-geles Unified School District, Cudahy community leaders were on hand at the groundbreaking of a new Elementary School and Early Education Center at Live Oak and Atlantic. When the con-struction is finished, the new school will serve Cudahy children with smaller class sizes and an excellent learning environ-ment.
The growth of new and existing busi-nesses is a hallmark of a successful city. The City of Cudahy is always looking to support our businesses while creating opportunities for new ventures, such as attracting new shopping centers. That’s why we are supporting a facelift for the shopping center on the corner of At-lantic Blvd. and Hartle Ave., which will bring a modern look consistent with the growth along Cudahy’s Atlantic business corridor. Also, the city is looking at a new 74-acre retail shopping development coming to the Atlantic Ave. and Patata Street area!
Now that you know how some of the City’s projects are progressing, we hope you will enjoy the summer in our city! As always, we invite you to visit City Hall for any assistance. We are here for you!
Moving Forwardcontinued from page 1
roads safe,” said Adan Melen-dez, referring to the truck ser-vices. When truck drivers come from out-of-state, they need permits in California, permits they can get at Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Ser-vices.
Along with daughter Pauly-na, the Melendez family makes it their business to help Cudahy residents.
Located at 7910 Atlantic Blvd., Unit L, Motor Vehicle Reg-istration & Insurance Services is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Phone (323) 773-5500.
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is situated in one of the most densely populated sections of the county, where residents—especially apartment dwellers—often rely on public parks to take the place of private backyards. So it’s important that we take advantage of opportunities like this one, where the county and the city leverage each other’s dollars to create park space
that is direly needed.”The City is supporting the commu-
nity of Cudahy and its youth by creat-ing spaces where children can play and be healthy. Other aspects of the City’s health initiative include new parks to be connected by a new bike path and enhanced health standards for the Thursday Food Distribution program.
Page 3 Cudahy News
Adam Melendez (far left) makes it his business to help Cudahy residents.
for Buying International Foods
Jorge Ramirez and his wife Estela have always wanted to open their own business in Cudahy, and a year and
a half ago the Ramirez family took over C-Mart Grocery on the corner of Wilcox Ave. and Santa Ana Street.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents,” said Ramirez.
And convenience is what you get.
Open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. to “accommodate our customers,”
C-Mart offers products from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and many other Latin American countries.
The neatly arranged shelves offer products found in larger stores. Milk, eggs, cheese, bread, beans, rice, and many name brand products are just a short walk from home. Many customers stop by on their way home from work to pick up items for dinner.
Ramirez is thankful for the “nice people” who shop at his store and to the City of Cudahy for their support of small businesses in the city.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents”
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cluded the revitalization and opening of the Cudahy Bas-ketball Courts at 5,000-square foot Cudahy Park and the Cu-dahy Bike Path, which weaves throughout the city.
Cudahy River Park is also near the Riverfront Path, which runs along the Los Angeles River at the east end of the city. At the direction of the Cudahy City Council, Cudahy revitalized the Riverfront Path in conjunction with Los Angeles County, and opened the area in 2007.
Josué Barrios
Couple Creates Convenience
Local Business ProvidesDMV Services in Cudahy
CudAhy BuSiNESS SPOtLight
Jorge Ramirez, his wife Estela and daughter Jasselyn.
When Cudahy resi-dents need DMV services, they don’t have to wait in
long lines. Thanks to the Melen-dez family, a short visit to Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services on Atlantic Boulevard will get them on their way.
For over 11 years, Rosa and Adan Melendez have offered motor vehicle services for the convenience of Cudahy resi-dents and out-of-town visitors. Auto registration, title transfers, VIN verification, and auto insur-ance are just a few of the ser-vices they provide.
With many commercial
truck drivers living in Cudahy, the Melendez family special-izes in truck permits, apportion plates, and out of state truck permits.
“We’re helping to keep the
Office was David Vela.“We’re proud to be partnering with
the City of Cudahy on this river revi-talization project,” Vela said. “Cudahy
flash. We are targeting the warning light installations on Elizabeth Street, Santa Ana, and Live Oak.
Along with safety, better education opportunities for our community’s chil-dren continues to be a priority of your City Officials. In support of the Los An-geles Unified School District, Cudahy community leaders were on hand at the groundbreaking of a new Elementary School and Early Education Center at Live Oak and Atlantic. When the con-struction is finished, the new school will serve Cudahy children with smaller class sizes and an excellent learning environ-ment.
The growth of new and existing busi-nesses is a hallmark of a successful city. The City of Cudahy is always looking to support our businesses while creating opportunities for new ventures, such as attracting new shopping centers. That’s why we are supporting a facelift for the shopping center on the corner of At-lantic Blvd. and Hartle Ave., which will bring a modern look consistent with the growth along Cudahy’s Atlantic business corridor. Also, the city is looking at a new 74-acre retail shopping development coming to the Atlantic Ave. and Patata Street area!
Now that you know how some of the City’s projects are progressing, we hope you will enjoy the summer in our city! As always, we invite you to visit City Hall for any assistance. We are here for you!
Moving Forwardcontinued from page 1
roads safe,” said Adan Melen-dez, referring to the truck ser-vices. When truck drivers come from out-of-state, they need permits in California, permits they can get at Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Ser-vices.
Along with daughter Pauly-na, the Melendez family makes it their business to help Cudahy residents.
Located at 7910 Atlantic Blvd., Unit L, Motor Vehicle Reg-istration & Insurance Services is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Phone (323) 773-5500.
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is situated in one of the most densely populated sections of the county, where residents—especially apartment dwellers—often rely on public parks to take the place of private backyards. So it’s important that we take advantage of opportunities like this one, where the county and the city leverage each other’s dollars to create park space
that is direly needed.”The City is supporting the commu-
nity of Cudahy and its youth by creat-ing spaces where children can play and be healthy. Other aspects of the City’s health initiative include new parks to be connected by a new bike path and enhanced health standards for the Thursday Food Distribution program.
Page 3 Cudahy News
Adam Melendez (far left) makes it his business to help Cudahy residents.
for Buying International Foods
Jorge Ramirez and his wife Estela have always wanted to open their own business in Cudahy, and a year and
a half ago the Ramirez family took over C-Mart Grocery on the corner of Wilcox Ave. and Santa Ana Street.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents,” said Ramirez.
And convenience is what you get.
Open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. to “accommodate our customers,”
C-Mart offers products from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and many other Latin American countries.
The neatly arranged shelves offer products found in larger stores. Milk, eggs, cheese, bread, beans, rice, and many name brand products are just a short walk from home. Many customers stop by on their way home from work to pick up items for dinner.
Ramirez is thankful for the “nice people” who shop at his store and to the City of Cudahy for their support of small businesses in the city.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents”
Message continued from page 1
Digital TV Transition Delayed Cudahy News
The change would have taken effect on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, but President Barack Obama signed a bill to delay the switch to digital TV (DTV) to June 12, 2009, after Con-gress passed a bill giving tele-vision stations until June 12, 2009, to shut down their ana-log broadcasts. The reason was to give viewers more time to prepare for the switch to digi-tal signals.
If you use an antenna to watch free, over-the-air tele-vision on an analog TV set – and don’t subscribe to a pay TV ser-vice – then you will be affected by the transition. If you pay for TV services, such as cable or satellite, then you will not need to upgrade.
DTV converter boxes that make digital broadcast signals viewable on analog television sets are available for purchase at electronics stores and each box is expected to cost be-tween $40 and $70. However, households can apply for up to two $40 coupons from the Na-tional Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that can be used to-ward the purchase of converter boxes although there is now a waiting list for the coupons be-cause federal funding for the program has run out due to the economic crisis.
There are several reasons for the change, mostly that digital broadcasting is more efficient requiring less of the airwaves, which often results in clearer pictures. Once the DTV transi-tion is completed, some tele-vision channels will be turned over to fire and police depart-ments for emergency commu-nication and others are being auctioned to companies to pro-vide new wireless services.
Complete information about the change is available in a va-riety of languages on the in-ternet at www.dtv2009.gov. If you do not have a computer or internet service, the Cudahy Library on Santa Ana Street, across from City Hall, can help you access information.
Cudahy Auto Center Celebrates 25 Years In The Community
The team at Cudahy Auto Center specializes in general auto repair, brakes, suspension, tune-up, oil change, tires, and diagnostics.
Cudahy News
As a fixture in the Cudahy business commu-nity for 25 years, not many things surprise Bill Gudino. He is the General Manager and Owner of Cudahy Auto Center and he prides himself on hon-est work, a fair price and trying to be the best. It’s earned him a loyal following.
But even he had to be surprised when he had a customer travel all the way to Cudahy from San Francisco. “Through the years we have people coming from Fontana, Bakersfield, Rialto, but this one stunned me,” said Gudino.
Cudahy Auto Center, which is at 8017 South At-lantic Avenue, specializes in general auto repair,
brakes, suspension, tune-up, oil change, tires, and diagnostics. Mr. Gudino has three mechanics on staff that are proficient in both foreign and domestic models.
Gudino loves working with the Cudahy communi-ty and says the city is getting better all the time.
“What’s changed in 25 years? It’s friendlier; I see more people, families walking around with their kids. The City staff has been very helpful to us as well” says Gudino.
“We have everything you need here in Cudahy. Post office, barber shop, you name it. Everything. City Hall is just down the street… It’s like a small town in the middle of Los Angeles. I’m very proud to be part of this community.”
Couple Creates Convenience
Local Business ProvidesDMV Services in Cudahy
CudAhy BuSiNESS SPOtLight
Jorge Ramirez, his wife Estela and daughter Jasselyn.
When Cudahy resi-dents need DMV services, they don’t have to wait in
long lines. Thanks to the Melen-dez family, a short visit to Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Services on Atlantic Boulevard will get them on their way.
For over 11 years, Rosa and Adan Melendez have offered motor vehicle services for the convenience of Cudahy resi-dents and out-of-town visitors. Auto registration, title transfers, VIN verification, and auto insur-ance are just a few of the ser-vices they provide.
With many commercial
truck drivers living in Cudahy, the Melendez family special-izes in truck permits, apportion plates, and out of state truck permits.
“We’re helping to keep the
Office was David Vela.“We’re proud to be partnering with
the City of Cudahy on this river revi-talization project,” Vela said. “Cudahy
flash. We are targeting the warning light installations on Elizabeth Street, Santa Ana, and Live Oak.
Along with safety, better education opportunities for our community’s chil-dren continues to be a priority of your City Officials. In support of the Los An-geles Unified School District, Cudahy community leaders were on hand at the groundbreaking of a new Elementary School and Early Education Center at Live Oak and Atlantic. When the con-struction is finished, the new school will serve Cudahy children with smaller class sizes and an excellent learning environ-ment.
The growth of new and existing busi-nesses is a hallmark of a successful city. The City of Cudahy is always looking to support our businesses while creating opportunities for new ventures, such as attracting new shopping centers. That’s why we are supporting a facelift for the shopping center on the corner of At-lantic Blvd. and Hartle Ave., which will bring a modern look consistent with the growth along Cudahy’s Atlantic business corridor. Also, the city is looking at a new 74-acre retail shopping development coming to the Atlantic Ave. and Patata Street area!
Now that you know how some of the City’s projects are progressing, we hope you will enjoy the summer in our city! As always, we invite you to visit City Hall for any assistance. We are here for you!
Moving Forwardcontinued from page 1
roads safe,” said Adan Melen-dez, referring to the truck ser-vices. When truck drivers come from out-of-state, they need permits in California, permits they can get at Motor Vehicle Registration & Insurance Ser-vices.
Along with daughter Pauly-na, the Melendez family makes it their business to help Cudahy residents.
Located at 7910 Atlantic Blvd., Unit L, Motor Vehicle Reg-istration & Insurance Services is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Phone (323) 773-5500.
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is situated in one of the most densely populated sections of the county, where residents—especially apartment dwellers—often rely on public parks to take the place of private backyards. So it’s important that we take advantage of opportunities like this one, where the county and the city leverage each other’s dollars to create park space
that is direly needed.”The City is supporting the commu-
nity of Cudahy and its youth by creat-ing spaces where children can play and be healthy. Other aspects of the City’s health initiative include new parks to be connected by a new bike path and enhanced health standards for the Thursday Food Distribution program.
Page 3 Cudahy News
Adam Melendez (far left) makes it his business to help Cudahy residents.
for Buying International Foods
Jorge Ramirez and his wife Estela have always wanted to open their own business in Cudahy, and a year and
a half ago the Ramirez family took over C-Mart Grocery on the corner of Wilcox Ave. and Santa Ana Street.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents,” said Ramirez.
And convenience is what you get.
Open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. to “accommodate our customers,”
C-Mart offers products from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and many other Latin American countries.
The neatly arranged shelves offer products found in larger stores. Milk, eggs, cheese, bread, beans, rice, and many name brand products are just a short walk from home. Many customers stop by on their way home from work to pick up items for dinner.
Ramirez is thankful for the “nice people” who shop at his store and to the City of Cudahy for their support of small businesses in the city.
“Having lived in Cudahy for many years, we just wanted to bring convenience to local residents”
sita Mexicana restaurant. Ad-ditionally, the event featured a health fair that included screenings by clinics and hospi-tals, distribution of consumer education materials by the Office of the Patient Advocate, The California HealthCare Foundation, numerous senior health agencies and more.
With the sharp turn in the economy, the City of Cudahy followed up on the success of the first event by providing a Financial Health Seminar, featuring nationally renowned financial expert Louis Barajas as the keynote speaker. The
seminar included workshops on financial literacy, foreclosure options, and credit repair.
Along with resources for good health, we also want to provide opportunities for family fun in Cudahy. Over the holidays we had our annual Classic Car Christmas Parade, led by Grand Marshal, Univision’s News Anchor Enrique Gutiérrez. The parade route gave the City a chance to show off our revitalized Atlantic Avenue Corridor, with new landscaping, lighting, and easy access to our growing business community.
Lastly, I am proud to an-nounce the grand opening of our newest and fifth park – the Cudahy River Park. The focus
groups highlighted that our res-idents believe our parks make the City of Cudahy a great place to live: although we are only 1.2-square miles, the city has over 17 acres of parks for our residents, including new basketball courts, a bike path, a river walk and a state-of-the-art fitness center at Lugo Park. Our parks provide a clean, con-venient location for guests and residents of the City of Cudahy to exercise and spend quality time in a safe environment.
Thank you for your par-ticipation in making Cudahy great and please come visit us at City Hall or at our monthly Town Hall meetings for any assistance. We look forward to serving you.
CUDAHY CITY CALENDARFor Up-To-Date Information, Please Call City Hall At(323) 773-5143.
Every SaturdaySwap Meet (except rain)Clara Street Park,4835 Clara Street7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every WeekCudahy Lunch Program(18 & under)Monday to ThursdayCudahy Park, Bedwell Hall, 5220 Santa Ana St.Monday to FridayClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Every WeekSenior programsClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through FridaySenior LunchClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Residents: $2.00Guests: $3.50
Just Recently...4 year old Alexa and 2 year old Cristian Ceja enjoyed the thrills of Cudahy’s Spring Festival held at Lugo Park May 28th to June 2nd.
JULY3 Cudahy Family Firework Festival Cudahy Park 3 p.m. Start 9 p.m. Fireworks
23 Cudahy Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch Meeting Clara St. Park, Turner Hall 6:45 p.m.
24 Cudahy Food Distribution Program Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m. — Seniors 10 a.m. — General Public
27 Parents’ Day
AUGUST27 Cudahy Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch Meeting Clara St. Park, Turner Hall 6:45 p.m.
28 Cudahy Food Distribution Program Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m. — Seniors 10 a.m. — General Public
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Cudahy Family Firework FestivalJuly 3 @ 9 p.m.
SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
CALENDAR
The City of Cudahy will again host a family festival of fireworks to celebrate the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 3, 2008.
The event is free and starts at 3 p.m. atCudahy Park (5220Santa Ana St.). The fabulous fireworksdisplay will begin at9 p.m.
For more information, please call City Hall at 323-773-5143.
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas plays with a student at Teresa Hughes Elementary School in Cudahy as part of a celebration the Anne and Kirk Douglas Playground at the school. The Cudahy city council joined in the festivities.
The Cudahy Ready For School program were recognized recently for their work in the past year by providing integrated services to over 1,000 children and families to educate them on fighting obesity.
Tricia Sarmiento (parent), Gina Paiz (Adult School Coordinator), Olga Martínez (parent), Ariel Escobedo (Social Worker). Front Row: Caron Salazar-Family (Literacy Coordinator), Norma Díaz (Outreach Worker), Ezequiel De La Torre (Ready for School Coordinator), Erma Gonzalez (Parent Educator), Maricela Arceo (Outreach Worker).
One of Cudahy’s Finest Turns 99!
CUDAHY CITY CALENDARFor Up-To-Date Information, Please Call City Hall At(323) 773-5143.
Every SaturdaySwap Meet (except rain)Clara Street Park,4835 Clara Street7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every WeekCudahy Lunch Program(18 & under)Monday to ThursdayCudahy Park, Bedwell Hall, 5220 Santa Ana St.Monday to FridayClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Every WeekSenior programsClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through FridaySenior LunchClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Residents: $2.00Guests: $3.50
Just Recently...4 year old Alexa and 2 year old Cristian Ceja enjoyed the thrills of Cudahy’s Spring Festival held at Lugo Park May 28th to June 2nd.
JULY3 Cudahy Family Firework Festival Cudahy Park 3 p.m. Start 9 p.m. Fireworks
23 Cudahy Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch Meeting Clara St. Park, Turner Hall 6:45 p.m.
24 Cudahy Food Distribution Program Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m. — Seniors 10 a.m. — General Public
27 Parents’ Day
AUGUST27 Cudahy Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch Meeting Clara St. Park, Turner Hall 6:45 p.m.
28 Cudahy Food Distribution Program Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m. — Seniors 10 a.m. — General Public
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Cudahy Family Firework FestivalJuly 3 @ 9 p.m.
SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
CALENDAR
The City of Cudahy will again host a family festival of fireworks to celebrate the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 3, 2008.
The event is free and starts at 3 p.m. atCudahy Park (5220Santa Ana St.). The fabulous fireworksdisplay will begin at9 p.m.
For more information, please call City Hall at 323-773-5143.
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas plays with a student at Teresa Hughes Elementary School in Cudahy as part of a celebration the Anne and Kirk Douglas Playground at the school. The Cudahy city council joined in the festivities.
The Cudahy Ready For School program were recognized recently for their work in the past year by providing integrated services to over 1,000 children and families to educate them on fighting obesity.
Tricia Sarmiento (parent), Gina Paiz (Adult School Coordinator), Olga Martínez (parent), Ariel Escobedo (Social Worker). Front Row: Caron Salazar-Family (Literacy Coordinator), Norma Díaz (Outreach Worker), Ezequiel De La Torre (Ready for School Coordinator), Erma Gonzalez (Parent Educator), Maricela Arceo (Outreach Worker).
Entertainment
Wrestling Event
Live Band
Car Show
Pony Rides
Trackless Train
Petting Zoo
Kiddie Ferris Wheel
Horse Drawn Wagon
Jumpers/Bouncers
June 22ndBoxing class registration$20.00 for residents$30.00 for non-residentsAges 7 years to AdultLugo Fitness Center
Monday June 29thto Friday August 7thYouth Baseball, Softball, and T-ball registrationsSeason begins Tuesday August 18th – ending mid November
July22ndTown Hall & Neighborhood Watch MeetingClara St. Park, Turner Hall6:45 p.m.
23rdCudahy Food DistributionClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street8:00 a.m. – Seniors10:00 a.m. – General Public
August26thTown Hall & Neighborhood Watch MeetingClara St. Park, Turner Hall6:45 p.m.
27thCudahy Food DistributionClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street8:00 a.m. – Seniors10:00 a.m. – General Public
CUDAHY CITY CALENDARFor Up-To-Date Information, Please Call City Hall At(323) 773-5143.
Every SaturdaySwap Meet (except rain)Clara Street Park,4835 Clara Street7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every WeekCudahy Lunch Program(18 & under)Monday to ThursdayCudahy Park, Bedwell Hall, 5220 Santa Ana St.Monday to FridayClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Every WeekSenior programsClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through FridaySenior LunchClara St. Park,4835 Clara Street12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Residents: $2.00Guests: $3.50
Just Recently...4 year old Alexa and 2 year old Cristian Ceja enjoyed the thrills of Cudahy’s Spring Festival held at Lugo Park May 28th to June 2nd.
JULY3 Cudahy Family Firework Festival Cudahy Park 3 p.m. Start 9 p.m. Fireworks
23 Cudahy Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch Meeting Clara St. Park, Turner Hall 6:45 p.m.
24 Cudahy Food Distribution Program Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m. — Seniors 10 a.m. — General Public
27 Parents’ Day
AUGUST27 Cudahy Town Hall & Neighborhood Watch Meeting Clara St. Park, Turner Hall 6:45 p.m.
28 Cudahy Food Distribution Program Clara St. Park, 4835 Clara Street 8 a.m. — Seniors 10 a.m. — General Public
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Cudahy Family Firework FestivalJuly 3 @ 9 p.m.
SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT
CALENDAR
The City of Cudahy will again host a family festival of fireworks to celebrate the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 3, 2008.
The event is free and starts at 3 p.m. atCudahy Park (5220Santa Ana St.). The fabulous fireworksdisplay will begin at9 p.m.
For more information, please call City Hall at 323-773-5143.
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas plays with a student at Teresa Hughes Elementary School in Cudahy as part of a celebration the Anne and Kirk Douglas Playground at the school. The Cudahy city council joined in the festivities.
The Cudahy Ready For School program were recognized recently for their work in the past year by providing integrated services to over 1,000 children and families to educate them on fighting obesity.
Tricia Sarmiento (parent), Gina Paiz (Adult School Coordinator), Olga Martínez (parent), Ariel Escobedo (Social Worker). Front Row: Caron Salazar-Family (Literacy Coordinator), Norma Díaz (Outreach Worker), Ezequiel De La Torre (Ready for School Coordinator), Erma Gonzalez (Parent Educator), Maricela Arceo (Outreach Worker).
Do you think the election of Barrack Obama was historic? Ask Mary Wiley … she has seen 18 different presidents in office. On February 8, she turned 99 and we congratulate her on be-ing a great neighbor for a long time!
Her story is like many in Cu-dahy; She was born in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico, and lost her mother at an early age before coming to the United States. In
1933, she married Ralph Wiley and moved to Cudahy.
Many Cudahy residents know Mary Wiley because she has been actively involved in our com-munity since she moved here in 1952 – that’s 57 years! Many of you know her from her work with the Senior Club and at the Catholic Church. Plus, many Cu-dahy children have been taught to play Piano by Mary over the years.
With her sharp mind, Mary is a whiz at crossword puzzles and knitting. She also enjoys spending time with friends and is proud of her two children, eight grand children, 13 great-grand children and two great-great grand children. That’s 25 more on her branch of the fam-ily tree.
Let’s all give special birth-day wishes to Cudahy’s special lady.
