Gwen Hakel

Retired 1st Grade teacher; ♥️'s tea-cozy mysteries, photography, playing golf and being "Nana"!

[Our State Magazine @ourstatemag]

In western North Carolina, six generations and counting of the Plott family have bred a hound renowned for its tenacity, bravery, and indelible link to the Tar Heel State.
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[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

@Downeynash @AppleTeachers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[City of Downey - Government @CityofDowney]

Do you need access to free Wi-Fi? Visit the Downey City Library website for more info: https://t.co/NYn0n59Vuy

#CityOfDowney #WIFI #DowneyLibrary

[Eric Resendiz @ericresendizTV]

The lunch staff at Gauldin Elementary say they’re excited for the first day of in-person learning. @DowneyUnified is one of the few districts in LA County to open schools district wide. Watch the full story on @ABC7 later today.

[City of Downey - Government @CityofDowney]

L.A. County is expanding its capacity for large-scale COVID-19 vaccine distributions by opening five large-scale vaccination sites across the County, including one at L.A. County Office of Education in Downey.

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

@Sylvia3Estrella Wonderful!!

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

@TeeWicks Your Grandpa would say, “If it was easy, anyone could do it.” You got this! 💕

[Porto's Bakery @Portos]

To Our Valued Guests: The safety and well-being of our team, guests and our community are fundamental to our family business. Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily close our Downey bakery. Please note, all other Porto’s Bakery locations remain open.

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”

#TeacherAppreciationWeek

[Tammy Smick @TammySmick]

No mother should have to grieve on Mother’s Day. When your child dies due the a doctor’s negligence, and there is no accountability for that negligence, the grief becomes even more complicated. 💔 #forevermissingalex #nevergiveup #patientsafety #fightingforjustice

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

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[DowneyUnified @DowneyUnified]

We are so extremely proud to announce that @DowneyHigh & @WarrenBears have been named among the nation’s best high schools, according to US News & World Report. Congratulations Vikings & Bears!

https://t.co/y9dzecWUZ6

#downeyunified #ourkidsdeservethebest #2020besthighschools

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

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[City of Downey - Government @CityofDowney]

Today, our Downey Police and Fire Departments expressed our City’s gratitude for all healthcare workers by saluting Downey PIH and Downey Kaiser medical staff. We are grateful and inspired by their dedication and compassion as they care for the sick during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

@smallhands How did I miss that? (Link?)

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

“The rocks and stones themselves, would start to sing.” 👏🏻

[Lin-Manuel Miranda @Lin_Manuel]

A moment of appreciation for @johnlegend as Jesus absolutely wailing every high note that we OBC devotees demand (GET OUUUUUT!) and still making the role inimitably his own. #easterhymns

[Constance Jones @ConstanceNBC6]

NO SEW MASK! 😷💗😷💗 Please share with your friends !

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

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[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

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[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

THANK YOU --

To all the teachers that have turned their living rooms into virtual classrooms and lessons into creative take-home packets.

To all the school employees that are making sure our kids stay fed and our students stay healthy. We are in debt to you.

[Andrew Lloyd Webber @OfficialALW]

Thank you for all your brilliant entries this week! Here's a Sunday singalong, showcasing some of our best Josephs!! - #TeamALW #HomeIsWhereTheMusicIs

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

@TraciFlores @KarenKilgariff Ha! I wondered if there was a procedure! Lol 🤣

[Gwen Hakel @hakewest]

Well done, Sandra! 👍🏻😷

[DanielsJewelers @danielsjewelers]

Daniel’s recently donated 6,000 surgical masks to help support healthcare providers at the LA County USC Hospital. Thank you to all healthcare providers in fighting this. We wish you the best! To learn more about Daniel’s and the impact from COVID-19, https://t.co/3pzifqhgg3