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December 2017
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Seniors Celebrated at Annual Thanksgiving Party It was a day of dancing, visiting, door prizes, food and friendship as the City of Paramount held its 37th Annual Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 16 to honor the elders of the community. Nearly 500 guests enjoyed the music of Grupo Neblina amid the festively decorated Paramount Park gym. Thanks to the seamless work of the volunteers – including the Paramount Rotary Club, the Paramount High School Corsairs service club, a team of Weber Metals employees, and City staff – the food flowed flawlessly and the service was prompt. The participation of these terrific community members helps make this event a great success. A special thank you goes to all of the local businesses who contributed to this year’s party. Their cash support and raffle prize donations make the Thanksgiving fun possible. The City appreciates their generosity. $500+ State Assemblymember Anthony Rendon; Ace Clearwater Enterprises; CareMore Health Plan; Clinica Medica Hispana; Communication Workers of America Local 9400; Weber Metals, Inc. Up to $400 CalMet Services; Paramount Petroleum; Standard Catering. Up to $200 Demaria Electric Motor Services; El Compa Restaurant; Knights of Columbus; Rosewoods Restaurant; The Water Store; Vicky Professional Services. Gift Certificates Alondra Hot Wings; Antojitos Mexicanos; Banc of California; Big Ben Car Wash; Casa Gamino Restaurant; Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant; Gus’s Deli; Shakey’s Pizza.
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Chize Ouchi 98, born in December, 1918 in Pasadena. Moved to Paramount in 1948. “That’s when it was Hynes and Clearwater. It was all dairies and cows.” She has seen quite a change, she said, watching as the dairies eventually left. What she enjoys best about the holidays is gathering with family. What keeps her young at heart? “Enjoying every day, every second, keeping busy. I still garden and sweep the yard. I’ve been yarn knitting for a couple years, and whatever I make I give to my friends. It’s good therapy for seniors.”
Hwa Bang 94, born in April, 1923 in Seoul, South Korea. Has lived in Paramount for five years. Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. The key to a good, long life? She worked hard. “And,” she added, with a twinkle in her eye, “I was the wife of a pastor.”
Victor Valadez 94, born in July, 1923 in Guerrero, Mexico. A resident of Paramount since 1979. He brought his family to Paramount from Mexico to work and enjoy life. Today a favorite activity is attending the Senior Center and the dances held there.
Beatrice Mageno 90, born in October, 1927 in Paramount near the corner of Madison and Vermont. “I’ve had a good time living in Paramount. When I was younger I went out and worked, worked, worked.” This, she suggested, along with avoiding alcohol, makes for a good life. Her favorite thing about the holidays is “Having a big crowd and enjoying yourself.”
Part of the tradition of the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner is acknowledging those in the crowd who are 90 years and above. A few of them spoke this year with the Pulse Beat.
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