Richard Karnette, Signal Hill Councilmember Larry Forester and former California State Senator Betty Karnette at the Independence Day concert at California Gardens on Wednesday

bySignal Tribune

July 6, 2012

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<strong>Fifth District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske (second from right) honored veterans from various military branches during the July 4 Freedom Fest that she presented Wednesday at Rosie the Riveter Park. Among those saluted was Master Sergeant Mitchell Key (pictured third from left), who fought in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.</strong> — Photos by Diana Lejins
Fifth District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske (second from right) honored veterans from various military branches during the July 4 Freedom Fest that she presented Wednesday at Rosie the Riveter Park. Among those saluted was Master Sergeant Mitchell Key (pictured third from left), who fought in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Seventh District Councilmember James Johnson hosted a concert on July 4 at 7pm in the park at California Gardens, 2745 Orange Ave. The Long Beach Junior Concert Band performed up to 22 selections, and Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats also performed. Meanwhile, 5th District Councilmember Gerrie Schipske threw the Freedom Fest at 5pm in Rosie the Riveter Park, located at the corner of Clark Avenue and Conant Street, to celebrate Independence Day.The Freedom Fest honored veterans, living and deceased, and included live music by local band The Emperors.

<strong>The July 4 park-preview concert at California Gardens drew a sizable crowd to see the Long Beach Junior Concert Band and Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats</strong> — **The July 4 park-preview concert at California Gardens drew a sizable crowd to see the Long Beach Junior Concert Band and Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats**

<strong>Scott MacDonald provided musical entertainment on his bagpipe during Freedom Fest at Rosie the Riveter Park. </strong> — **Scott MacDonald provided musical entertainment on his bagpipe during Freedom Fest at Rosie the Riveter Park.**

<strong>Seventh District Councilmember James Johnson (pictured with his wife Nicole and their twins) hosted an Independence Day concert at California Gardens that also served as a preview of the new park. </strong> — **Seventh District Councilmember James Johnson (pictured with his wife Nicole and their twins) hosted an Independence Day concert at California Gardens that also served as a preview of the new park.**

<strong>Richard Karnette, Signal Hill Councilmember Larry Forester and former California State Senator Betty Karnette at the Independence Day concert at California Gardens on Wednesday</strong> — **Richard Karnette, Signal Hill Councilmember Larry Forester and former California State Senator Betty Karnette at the Independence Day concert at California Gardens on Wednesday**

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Diana Lejins says:

July 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Both events truly embodied the spirit of July 4, honoring our Vets and celebrating our country’s history.
Thanks to Councilpersons Johnson and Schipske……

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