2012_04_12_El Monte Examiner

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E xaminer EL MONTE

Thursday, APRIL 12 - APRIL 18, 2012

Arcadia Election Kovacic and Wuo Elected

Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996

Volume XVII, No. XV

Hundreds Rally for Peace and Justice in Pasadena Sierra Parents and Community Seek Answers in Madre Death of Azusa Football Player Kendrec McDade Election MacGillivray OUT Koerber, Harabedian and Capoccia IN

Gary Kovacic

John Wuo

Chris Koerber

Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic and former Mayor John Wuo have been picked by voters for two open seats in the City Council election Tuesday night. While the results are preliminary the win was significant over challengers. Kovacic and Wuo challenged former school board member Mary Dougherty, who came in third place, retired businessman Sho Tay and real estate specialist Henry Nunez. Voters approved Measure D, which extends a hotel room tax .

John Harabedian

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A deeply saddened Anya Slaughter, right, the mother of shooting victim Kendrec McDade couldn’t speak at the rally Tuesday evening but her tears spoke volumes as she clutched a photo of her son. -Photo by Terry Miller For full story and photos see page 12

Derby Day 5K Walk and Run Attracts Record Crowd

And away they go on the 18th Annual derby day 5K. -Photo by Andrea Olivas

Santa Anita’s 18th annual Derby Day 5K Walk and Run attracted a record 5,683 participants Saturday morning, setting the stage for a potentially huge day at The Great Race Place which will present the 75th running of the Grade I, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby later in the afternoon. “We sure hope this is a precursor to a fabulous day,” said Santa Anita Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chris Quinn. “This is the best turnout we’ve ever had for this event and we had people of all ages—from 3 and 4-year-old kids, to people in their seventies. Everybody had a great time and we’re looking

John Capoccia

to have a great race-day as well.” The Santa Anita Derby Day 5K benefits several charities and worthy causes, including Pasadena-based AbilityFirst, the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), the Arcadia High School Athletic Boosters Club, the Arcadia Historical Museum and Arcadia Explorer Scouts. Participants arrived early and competition got underway at 8 a.m. over a course that took runners and walkers to the world-renowned Los Angels County Arboretum and afforded all a glimpse

There is a “Changing of the Guard” at Sierra Madre City council. Longtime councilperson Mary Ann MacGillivray lost her reelection bid to relative newcomers. Chris Koerber was voted in for former councilperson Joe Mosca’s remaining two years . John Harabedian and John Capoccia were elected for the two 4-year seats on the Council. Measure 12-1, the extension of the UUT to pay for public safety was defeated, 61% to 39% . Richard Mays and Nancy Shollenberger, both running unopposed, will serve as City Treasurer and City Clerk for the next four years. According to City Clerk Shollenberger, there are 35 provisional ballots and 7 Vote by Mail (VBM) bal-

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