LATE DONOR'S SONS PUT SHINE ON HOSPITAL TREE.Byline: PATRICIA PATRICIA Practical Algorithm To Retrieve Information Coded In Alphanumeric PATRICIA Proving and Testability for Reliability Improvement of Complex Integrated Architectures PATRICIA PApilloma TRIal Cervical cancer In young Adults FARRELL AIDEM Staff Writer VALENCIA -- Tom Veloz was a shining star for Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, a generous contributor who left a legacy that includes a state-of-the-art breast imaging center. So it was fitting Tuesday that his adult sons helped top the community Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. on the hospital lawn with a glistening glis·ten intr.v. glis·tened, glis·ten·ing, glis·tens To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster. See Synonyms at flash. n. A sparkling, lustrous shine. three-sided star. Veloz died in September of a heart attack at age 69. ``This really means a lot to us,'' son David Veloz said. ``It's really an honor,'' his brother Peter Veloz added. Peter rode the cherry picker cherry picker n. 1. A maneuverable vertical boom with an open bucket or cage at the end from which a worker can perform aerial work such as pruning trees or repairing electrical lines. 2. A vehicle equipped with such a boom. to the top of the 50-foot-high spruce. Volunteer Garrett Pascolla, who had helped decorate the tree earlier in the day, actually affixed af·fix tr.v. af·fixed, af·fix·ing, af·fix·es 1. To secure to something; attach: affix a label to a package. 2. the star on top. ``I can't believe you chickened out,'' Peter shouted to his brother below. ``You're looking a little shaky,'' David said, claiming a fear of heights. The tree is decked with colorful ornaments, snowflakes snowflakes small patches of gray or white hair acquired after birth. Skin color is unchanged. See also achromotrichia, vitiligo. and icicles, many representing donations to the hospital's Gift of Life program. The tree will be lighted Sunday Sunday when the hospital holds its 21st annual community tree lighting ceremony from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be free children's holiday crafts, face painting, train rides and pictures with Santa Claus. Youngsters can pen their wishes to Santa and mail them. The spruce sits in a spot in front of the hospital that is slated for construction. If the city of Santa Clarita eventually approves the hospital's expansion plan, the tree will either be replanted at another location on the grounds or replaced, hospital officials said. pat.aidem@dailynews.com (661) 257-5251 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Peter Veloz attempts to affix affix v. 1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements. the star atop the community Christmas tree Tuesday in front of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Tree decorator Garrett Pascolla, right, finished the job. David Crane/Staff Photographer |
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