VAN NUYS WELCOMES MCDONALD'S.Byline: Jennifer Hamm Staff Writer VAN NUYS - In a symbol of renewal oftheir community, Van Nuys residents on Saturday celebrated the opening of a McDonald's restaurant. More than 100 locals danced, ate and even petted the goats in the petting zoo at the new restaurant at Victory Boulevard Victory Boulevard is a major thoroughfare on Staten Island, measuring approximately 8.0 miles (12.87 km) and stretching from the west shore community of Travis to the upper east shore communities of St. George and Tompkinsville. and Kester Avenue. ``It's a wonderful addition,'' said Nancy Hoffman, chief executive officer of the Mid-Valley Chamber of Commerce. ``I think the community can turn around and re-invent itself.'' Once one of the San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. Valley's most prosperous commercial centers, the Van Nuys area has been hurt by economic problems over the past few decades. Attracting high-profile businesses like McDonald's is expected to raise the profile of the community. ``We've done everything first-class to encourage the neighborhood to improve,'' said Rolando Verdecia, operations manager See datacenter manager. for the McDonald's Corp. Other new businesses, such as Jiffy A fraction of time that has numerous interpretations depending on who uses it. It may refer to one computer clock cycle, one nanosecond, one millisecond or one AC power cycle. There may be others. See nanosecond. 1. Lube and Walgreen's, have also recently decided to set up shop in the area, said Hoffman. ``This is going to start something,'' she said. The ribbon-cutting was attended by business leaders and representatives from local and state offices. After the brief ceremony, children posed with Ronald McDonald for photos, got their faces painted and ate cotton candy candy: see confectionery. candy Sweet sugar- or chocolate-based confection. The Egyptians made candy from honey (combined with figs, dates, nuts, and spices), sugar being unknown. . Saturday's events kicked off a three-weekend series of festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. that will include appearances by Snow White, Cinderella and folkloric dancers. Members of the community are invited to attend all the activities on Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 21. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Saturday's opening of a McDonald's restaurant in Van Nuys drew more than 100 people, like this scooter-riding family. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News |
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