A zusa B eacon Monrovia Weekly Temple Tribune ArcAdiA Weekly MONDAY, JUNE 11 - JUNE 17, 2012 VOLUME XVII, NO. XXIV
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San Gabriel Mission High Celebrates 60th Graduation Kim Baldonado Commencement Speaker
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San Gabriel Looks Past Financial Snags to Save Local Humane Society BY JIM E. WINBURN
Victoria Perez -Courtesy Photo
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Rosemead Mayor Paints Mostly Rosy Projections for State of City
June 6th marked San Gabriel Mission High School’s 60th graduation ceremony that was held at the historic San Gabriel Playhouse. The Commencement speaker was Kim Baldonado
from NBC4 and also a SGMHS alumna from the class of 1982. “Ms. Baldonado volunteers countless hours, giving back to her community by speaking to students about the importance of education. She has also served on
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the Class of 2012 was Miss Victoria Perez. The Salutatorian was Miss Jennifer Guzman. Congratulations to all the graduates from your San Gabriel Mission High Family!
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Assembly District Election Wrap Up
El Monte Children Will Represent at National Tae Kwon Do Championships
Newcomer Dr. Matthew Lin Wins 49th Assembly Seat
BY DENA BURROUGHS
BY JIM E. WINBURN Getting rid of blight and capitalizing on citywide beautification efforts are key aspects to Rosemead’s vision toward becoming today’s small town American. With more than 200 residents in attendance, Mayor Sandra Armenta made this point clear in her vivid presentation of Rosemead’s State of the City address on Wednesday. The event was hosted by the City of Rosemead and the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce at the Garvey Community Center. The mayor, who has been a teacher since 1997, and most recently with the
the Development Board at SGMHS, tutored homeless children as a volunteer with Schools on Wheels, and is currently a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.” The Valedictorian for
San Gabriel decided to continue negotiations with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at Tuesday's meeting, pushing aside staff recommendations to enter into a twoyear agreement with the Pasadena Humane Society for animal control services. It could signal the end for SGVHS if San Gabriel ultimately decides to contract with either PHS or
Lin, a Republican, outpaced his Democratic rivals in the three-man race to represent California’s first Asian-majority district, created when boundaries were redrawn last year. “I’m very humble to receive the voters’ votes,” Lin said in an email to his supporters. Chris Holden will face-off Donna Lowe for the 41st District Assembly Seat. Holden has been on Pasadena City Council since 1989. Lowe is a newcomer. -Photos by Terry Miller
Local children, members of the USA Tae Kwon Do Center in El Monte, will represent the city and California at the Junior Olympic Championships June 29 to July 4 in Dallas, Texas. “It is a big deal,” said 16-year old Amber Perez, who now works as one of the coaches for the young kids (6-15 year olds) who make up the team. “It means the team is one of the best in the State and it can go compete and represent at the Championships. Going to the Junior Olympics can be a step towards going to an Olympic event in the future,” Perez added. The City of El Monte is proud to be represented by the youngsters. They were told that much at the last City Council meeting, when the coaches and the team were presented with official recognitions signed by the council members. Mayor Quintero even used a few Tae Kwon Do terms while speaking to the team, proving that in fact
Amber Perez, Naomi Perez, Marina Smith, Enrique Garcia, and Debbie Perez are part of the El Monte Tae Kwon Do team representing in Dallas, Texas. -Photo by Dena Burroughs
he had been part of a team in his young years, “many pounds ago,” he joked. Always supported by the El Monte Police Officer Association, the team received the funds raised on June 6th from a “Dining for Dallas” event at the City Hall west patio area, where tacos and subs and their fixings were served for a fee and where
the team members hung out sporting their uniforms and the colored belts that their efforts have accrued them. Learn more about the USA Tae Kwon Do El Monte team at usatkdelm.com and give them your support at Facebook.com/USATAEKWONDODCENTER