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Entries from February 12th, 2010

Gabelich’s Community Coffee reveals residents’ concerns with spate of crimes

February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · News

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By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
It wasn’t supposed to be a discussion on crime, but that seemed to be the only topic the locals wanted to talk about. Eighth District Long Beach City Councilwoman Rae Gabelich hosted one of her “Community Coffees” last Saturday morning to update residents on events in the district, but after her brief [...]

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Around Town

February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Around Town

WALLET-FRIENDLY VALENTINE’S DATE
The Hispanic Ministry of Community Presbyterian Church, 6380 Orange Ave., will host a Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday, Feb. 12 at 6pm. Cost is $6 per person
or $10 per couple. Free childcare is available for infants to kids 12 years old. For tickets or to RSVP, call (562) 423-0451.
HI, HI, BIRDIE
The Department of [...]

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Letter to the Editor

February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Letters to the Editor

Remembering Murtha
I was deeply moved [Monday] to learn of the passing of Chairman Jack
Murtha– a great American and my friend. Two and a half years
ago, when I first came to Congress, I learned what a special man
Chairman Murtha was through the efforts he made to spend time with
this junior member, with or without an appointment. [...]

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Thoughts from the Publisher

February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Thoughts From The Publisher

By Neena Strichart
Time is passing quickly for those who still want to enter our Sweetheart Sweepstakes. Going from business to business can be a grand experience as you visit new places or have the opportunity to rediscover old favorites. Don’t forget to shop for your valentine while you’re out and about. We have great bargains [...]

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Garden Variety: Chemical Dependency

February 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Garden Variety

By Jennifer E. Beaver
Though it’s only February and technically more than a month till spring, fresh garden ideas are singing their siren songs. They trill from seed catalogs, beckoning you to grow some oddball lettuce. They waft hypnotically from nurseries and big-box stores and you suddenly find yourself contemplating some frilly six-pack or a five-gallon [...]

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