As Neighborhood Preparedness Ambassador, Cliff Cheng, PhD, KI6CM, CERT 2, organized a free CERT disaster preparedness course at Hancock Park Elementary School in late-summer 2006. While the school is called Hancock Park School, it is actually in Fairfax District; one door from the Grove at Fairfax Ave. and 3rd St.
The class was sponsored by the Neighborhood Emergency Radio Project www.NERP.myEweb.net, Mid City West Community Council www.mcwcc.org and the West of Fairfax Neighbors.
The class had 129 persons in it (see below).
Congradulations to the 40 graduates: (in alphabetical order)
Trish Abramson, N6DYA, Linda Benoit, Melanie Bidinski, Susan Brin, Barbara Chatman, J.R. "Jackie" Clay, Ann Columby, Dale Danton, Cathy Des Lauriers, Rena Dheming, Eugenia Duff, David Espinoza, Ana Guzman, Lardick Haney, Vernice Hankins, Henry Huang, Ken Jones, Eddie & Leah Kafaian, Valorie Keegan, Joyce Kleifeld, Todd Lechtick, Ella Mae Lorak, Josephine Martinson, RN, Nancy & Robert Martinez, Leight Mitcheltree, Michael Moran, Julie Palacios, Bruce Remick, Tony Reyes, Beth Schoenberger, Steve Schonfield, DDS, Illene Shapiro, Clarissa Siemens, Paul Sobel, Sid Wagner, Steve Valore, Joe Villareal.
A special congradulations is extended to Marielen Martin who already is a CERT2, and retook this course as a refresher. Her example of keeping her skills sharp is a very fine example for all to follow.
Dr. Cheng extends his congratulations to those who finished the course and graduated later.
