Sports
State of the City
Mayweather vs
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McGregor, page 6
Vol. 54, No. 12
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
July 20, 2017
Science Comes Alive During the Summer by Staff writer El Monte
THINK Together and its partners are invested in preventing “summer learning loss” which research shows disproportionately affects lower income youth. THINK Together’s Summer Learning Programs combine academic instruction designed to prevent “summer learning loss” with enrichment activities and field trips that expand students’ horizons. Students participate in group games and physical activities, work in teams to solve STEM-based learning challenges, continue to develop their English and Math skills in fun and creative environments, and explore new places. Fun educational assemblies are part of the Mountain View School District’s 4-week THINK Together Summer Program, providing students the chance to engage in fun and exciting learning. This week, students learned about the world of physics and how it affects our everyday lives during an exciting, interactive science assembly called “Forces and Motion”.
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The fun assembly both amazed and inspired students as they explored the theory of gravity and Newton’s three
laws of motion. Gasps and giggles could be heard from the students as the host demonstrated three laws of
force and motion including inertia by pulling a tablecloth out from unScience continued on page 8
MVSD Students Get Up Close Look at Reptiles by Staff Writer El Monte
Students in Mountain View School District’s Extended School Year (ESY) summer program were transported to the desert and tropical rain forest as they got an up-close look at reptiles during a presentation by Thor’s Reptile Family. The students, who have been studying the desert and reptiles during the Desert Fun themes summer program, were excited to listen to Thor, a reptile expert who happily shared his friends Ruby the Red Footed Tortoise, a small turtle named Speedy, Dora the Large Desert Turtle, Betsy the Blue Tongued Skink, Columbo the Green Iguana, Kingsly the King Snake, Baxter the Bearded Dragon, and Snuggles the Burmese Python. Students were captivated by the small and large creatures and learning about their habitat, diets, and behaviors. The courageous young students, from preschool to 8th grade, along with their teachers and aides got a chance to touch each of the reptiles and were happy to feel the difference between the smooth skin snake, the rough scales of the iguana, and the hard-bumpy shell of the turtle. It was a great safari adventure for everyone! According to the Department of Education, ESY services are designed
to support a student with a disability to maintain the academic, social, communication or other skill they have learned as part of an individualized education program. The focus of the services provided to students pro-
vide practice to maintain previously learned skills. The Extended School Year summer program provides a structured environment for learning and development for students, as teachers and
support staff provide essential services through individualized instruction and small group work. The Desert Fun theme is incorporated into language arts and mathematics activities each day.
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CITY OF EL MONTE
State of the City
Napolitano Welcomes Grant for San Gabriel River Project by Staff Writer, El Monte
“El Monte is a city I have a great relationship with. The mayor, city council members, and city manager do a wonderful job taking care of our veterans and work well with my staff on behalf of all residents. I am very proud to represent the city of El Monte.” Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd Districtl. Courtesy photo
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte) congratulated the San Gabriel River Water Committee on being awarded a $300,000 Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Drought Resiliency Project Grant it received for the construction of a new river gate inlet structure near the existing Azusa-Duarte Tunnel Inlet on the San Gabriel River. Napolitano requested in a February 2017 letter that the Bureau of Reclamation support the Committee’s grant application. “Congratulations to the San Gabriel River Water Committee on being awarded new federal funds to improve water delivery to residents of Azusa, Duarte, and other San Gabriel Valley cities,” Napolitano said. “We are thrilled this project’s grant request was fulfilled, and we welcome new federal dollars to help address our San Gabriel Valley’s water needs. The new gate will provide better water management practices, which are especially vital during ongoing drought conditions, while enhancing safety and
systems operations along the San Gabriel River.” The San Gabriel River Inlet Replacement Infrastructure Project will replace the existing river gate, which was constructed in the 1880s and is insufficient and unsafe to operate, with a motorized weir gate. The project also includes the installation of remote operating technology to operate the ditch gate structure in real-time, to more efficiently manage water deliveries. The grant covers $300,000 of the total project cost of $689,093; the remaining money will be local funding. Napolitano is a long-time promoter of conservation, water recycling, desalination, and groundwater management as solutions to Southern California’s water needs. She is a current member and the former top Democrat on the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee, which oversees the Bureau of Reclamation.
Supervisor Hilda Solis Celebrates El Monte
by Staff Writer, El Monte
Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1st District
“The residents of El Monte are some of the most hardworking, talented, and inspiring folks I have ever met. They truly represent the best of California, and I am honored to represent them in our State’s Capitol.” Assemblywoman Blanca E Rubio 32nd District. Courtesy photo
Rio Hondo College Fire Crew Activated to Assist Forest Service by Staff Writer, El Monte
Rio Hondo College The team consists of Fire Crew 77 was activat14 men and two women ed at noon Friday, July 7 from Rio Hondo College’s to support U.S. Forest SerWildland Fire Academy. vice crews in the Angeles The team consists of 15 National Forest during the men and one woman who current heat wave. The acRio Hondo continued on page 3 tivation is for 14 days.
“Our San Gabriel Valley communities continue to thrive thanks to the great leadership we have in each of our cities. I congratulate Mayor Andre Quintero for the tremendous work he continues to do for our residents in the City of El Monte. The County has been able to partner with El Monte on a number of milestone projects, such as the relocation of the Metrolink Station, the Mid-Valley Electric Bus Rapid Transit Corridor and the El Monte Bus Station Transit Oriented Community Pilot Program. Our green spaces have also undergone major park improvements at Lambert Park, Zamora Park, and through our Greenway Network, especially with an environmentally cleared Environmental Impact Report for the Emerald Necklace including priority projects like the Quarry Clasp. We also continue to spon- Supervisor Hilda Solis with City of El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero at a sor the Concerts in the Park recent event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Courtesy photo series and city programs like the Annual Girl Empowerment Program. I am Gabriel Valley communities.” thrilled to continue working alongside Mayor Quintero to support our residents, especially Supervisor Hilda L. Solis was sworn in as Los with our newly opened San Gabriel Valley DisAngeles County Supervisor for the First District of trict Office. I was joined by Mayor Quintero in Los Angeles County on December 1, 2014. More inSouth El Monte as we celebrated this wonderful formation on Supervisor Solis and the issues she is milestone and continued partnership for our San working on can be found at www.hildasolis.org.
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CITY OF EL MONTE
State of the City
Cracker Barrel “State of the City” By: Mike McClure El Monte
…so Saturday I went by El Monte High School to hear the “State of the City” address by Mayor Quintero. On a hot morning over 100 members of the community along with our city officials showed up to listen to an upbeat presentation from the Mayor. Upper most on everyone’s mind was Economic Development and Public Safety. I got a chance to talk in length with Councilmember Vicky Martinez and she was really excited about all of the development that is happening, with over $1 Billion (yes, that’s billion with a “B”) in planning and what that will mean to the citizens of El Monte in jobs, new stores and hous-
ing. The Mayor also talked about the sports and increased activities for our youth through the City’s Recreation Department which is something that readers of Cracker Barrel know that I like to highlight! I got a chance to talk to Councilman Jerry Velasco. Poor Jerry is never happy if there is one seat in the auditorium open. I don’t know if it’s the producer in him or longtime community advocate but Councilman Velasco is always looking for new and creative ways to do outreach for the community and he told me that it was our duty to make every effort to get the word out so that the residents know what the City is doing and have their input. Cracker Barrel agrees and looks forward to working with the Cracker Barrel continued on page 8
Rio Hondo
will serve as seasonal wildland Continued from page 2 Type II crew members, charged with assisting with all aspects of fire more monitoring, suppression and control. The crew was called up three times in summer 2016 to help the U.S. Forest Service. First, the team helped fight the Burro Fire, Pine Fire and Sage Fire. On its second rotation,
the crew fought the Soberanes Fire. On the third rotation, the crew battled the Market Fire. Rio Hondo College’s Wildland Fire Academy is highly regarded within the industry, with 100 percent of graduates finding posts with wildland fire agencies. The program is overseen by Rio Hondo College Wildland and Fire Coordinator Tracy Rickman, who also serves as chief of Crew 77.
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Metro News
Metro Launches Bike Sharing in Pasadena by Staff Writer El Monte
Pasadena, one of the top destinations in Los Angeles County, has officially joined the bike share revolution. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and city officials today launched a new bike share system comprising 375 bicycles at 30-plus bike share stations throughout the city. Metro’s contractor, Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. has completed installation of bike share stations at key locations. All bicycles have been delivered to individual stations and are now available for public use. Those interested in buying a monthly or annual pass for Metro Bikes can register online at www.metro.net/bikeshare. “Southern California is an incredible place to explore on a bicycle — now, we’re making it easier than ever to ride through Pasadena on two wheels,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Chair of the Metro Board. “The Metro Bike Share program has already brought a healthier, more sustainable transportation option to thousands of people in Downtown L.A., and we are thrilled to expand it even further across our region.” Destinations available via Metro Bike Share include Old Pasadena, the Rose Bowl, Paseo Colorado, Pasadena City College, Caltech, City Hall, the Pasadena Convention Center, the Pasadena Museum of History, shopping and restaurants on South Lake Avenue and many more. Bike Share stations are also available at the Metro Gold Line’s Fillmore, Del Mar, and Memorial Park stations. Monthly passes are $20 for unlimited 30 minute rides. Annual Flex Passes are $40 a year with each ride $1.75. Occasional users can walk-up to the station kiosk and purchase a single 30-minute ride for $3.50 with a credit card. Discounts on bulk passes are also available for employers through Metro’s Bike Share for Business program.
Bike sharing is an ideal transportation option for local destinations that may be too far to walk but too short or inconvenient to drive. Metro is working with several cities to strategically place bike share locations near Metro stations to encourage bicycle and transit trips. A single pre-registered Metro TAP fare card can be used to ride Metro Bus and Rail lines and Metro Bike Share system, making the Metro Bike Share system the nation’s most integrated with transit. The region’s bike share expansions combined will result in approximately 1,400 bicycles at up to 125 stations. Metro is studying the feasibility of future expansion to more than 20 other parts of the county, including North Hollywood, other cities in the San Gabriel Valley, East Los Angeles/ Boyle Heights, Burbank, Glendale, Culver City, Palms and others. Metro seeks to create a regionwide system of more than 4,000 bicycles pending ongoing Metro Board approval. Under the program, Metro splits all costs with participating cities. The agency funds up to 50 percent of the program’s capital costs. It also funds up to 35 percent of operations and maintenance costs. For a map of bike share stations in Pasadena and other existing and planned locations, please visit https://bikeshare.metro. net/stations/.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and city officials today launched a new bike share system. Courtesy Photo by Metro.net
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Mid Valley Sports
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Conor McGregor by Mike Nelson, Contributing Writer National
In case you’ve been asleep for the past three weeks, on August 26, 2017 Floyd Mayweather Jr. is fighting the former UFC Flyweight Champion Conor McGregor in an extraordinary and unique match many people did not see happening. Floyd Mayweather, the heavy favorite in this non-title bout, enters the ring with a 49-0 record and is looking to break Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record. With a win on August 26th he would arguably become the greatest fighter of all time. Mayweather has not fought since September 12, 2015 when he defeated Andre Berto in a unanimous decision. Conor McGregor is fighting in his first boxing match. As a matter of fact, McGregor just got his professional boxing license in the State of California and Nevada last year and it is believed that he has been training since late 2016 for a potential fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor, a former UFC Undisputed Flyweight Champion and cur-
rent Lightweight Champion, is 21-3 in the UFC. From 2013 to 2016 McGregor was arguably the most popular UFC male fighter, his fights averaged 1-2 million PPV purchases which is considered a successful PPV. Many people are writing McGregor off in this fight because he does not have the boxing skills to defeat a Mayweather who, even past his prime at 40-year-old, is a very skilled fighter who has never hit the canvas in his 49 professional fights. But every fighter has a puncher’s chance and all it takes is one shot. McGregor won 18 of his 21 fights by way of KO looks to knock out his opponents early in the fight. it is expected that he will try to do the impossible and knock Mayweather down early in the fight. Mayweather, probably the best defensive fighter in our lifetime - if not the history of the sport – has quick feet, slips punches, and is difficult to trap in the corners. Mayweather is not interested in mixing it up, preferring to win every
School Year 2017-2018 Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals The Valle Lindo School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the
household income is less than or equal to the federal guidelines. Households do not need to turn in an application when the household receives a notification letter saying that all children automatically qualify for free meals when any household member receives benefits from CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR. Children who meet the definition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway, and children enrolled in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. Contact school officials if any child in the household is not on the notification letter. The household must let school officials know if they do not want to receive free or reduced-price meals. Applications will be sent to the household with a letter about the free and reduced-price meal program. Households that want to apply for meal benefits, must fill out one application for all children in the household and give it to the nutrition office at 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. Contact Evelyn Vargas at 626-580-0610 ext. 125 for help filling out the application. The school will let you know if your application is approved or denied for free or reduced-price meals. Households may turn in an application at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now, but your household income goes down, household size goes up, or a household member starts receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR, you may turn in an application at that time. Information given on the application will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials. The last four digits of the Social Security number from any adult household or checking that you do not have a Social Security number is required if you include income on the application. Households that receive Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits, may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals by filling out an application. Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member if the foster family chooses to also apply for the non-foster children on the same application. Including foster children as a household member may help the non-foster children qualify for free or reduced-price meals. If the non-foster children are not eligible, this does not keep foster children from receiving free meals. Your child’s eligibility status from last school year will continue into the new school year for up to 30 school days or until the school processes your new application, or your child is otherwise certified for free or reduced-price meals. After the 30 school days, your child will have to pay full price for meals, unless the household receives a notification letter for free or reduced-price meals. School officials do not have to send reminder or expired eligibility notices. If you do not agree with the decision or results of verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official: Mary Louise Labrucherie, Superintendent. 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. 626-580-0610 ext. 101. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor. Courtesy photo of Youtube
round on points and style. The last time Mayweather won by KO was against Victor Ortiz in 2011 and before that it was 2007 against Ricky Hatton. World Press Tour The traveling circus known as the McGregor vs. Mayweather Press Tour ended this week in London. Make no mistake, these were not press conferences, these were events held in major arenas and sporting complexes around the world. Four events, four cities, and three countries in four days. On July 11th the Tour started at the Staples Center in Los Angeles while the whole world watched. There was
a lot of noise, a lot of swearing, and somewhere in between they talked about fighting. Well, McGregor talked about fighting and Mayweather talked about boxing. Did we learn anything? Not really, but it was a promotional event and it worked. For one week in the middle of July all anybody heard or watched were clips from the promotional press conferences. The fight is broadcast from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is available on Showtime PPV for $99.99 Each fighter is reported a guaranteed purse in excess of 100 Fight continued on page 8
Major League All-Stars Remember Sometimes It’s Just a Game by Mike Nelson, Contributing Writer National
The 88th MLB All Star Game took place on July, 11 2017 at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida home of the Miami Marlins and in extra innings, the American League AllStars defeated the National League All-stars 2-1 in 10 innings. It was first time since 2002 that the All Star Game did not decide home-field for that year’s World Series. The vibe was different for this game than in previous years with Home-Field advantage rule being taken out, the World Series HomeField advantage is now determined by the team that has the better regular-season record. Robinson Cano from the Seattle Mariners hit a home run in the top of the 10th that sealed it and was awarded the All Star Game MVP Award. Pitcher Wade Davis from the Chicago Cubs surrendered that home run and he got the loss. Pitcher Andrew Miller from the Cleveland Indians came in the bottom of the 10th and he closed it out for the American League and he got the save while Pitcher Craig Kimbrel from the Boston Red Sox got the win. In the Bottom of the 2nd inning, Kansas City Royals Catcher
Salvador Perez hit a line drive to Washington Nationals Right Fielder Bryce Harper and he made an amazing catch to his right where he ended up on his belly and lost his hat at the same time. As he was getting up to throw the ball back and flipped his hair back in a very pompous way. The head snap sent shockwaves on social media and people are still talking about it. The most bizarre, but yet hilarious moment in the All Star Game came in the top of the 6th inning when Seattle Mariners DH Nelson Cruz took a picture with Home Plate Umpire Joe West. Cruz walked up to the Batter’s Box with a phone in hand and he told St Louis Cardinals Catcher Yadier Molina who was behind the plate to take a picture of him and West. Molina agreed to take the picture although West seemed uneasy and taken aback. It was a surreal moment; the picture was taken and soon after Cruz settled in the Batter’s Box to bat with his phone stuffed in his back pocket. It will probably never happen again and it was great to see as a livelong fan of this great game.
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Rio Hondo College to Host 100 Seventh-graders from Area Schools
Webb's Rules
JURY DUTY by Eugene R. Webb
by Staff Writer
About 100 area seventh-graders will assemble car engines, build radios, craft bridges, learn First Aid and CPR, and explore the potential of 3-D printing from July 17 to 21 during Rio Hondo College’s seventh annual CTE Academy. The program, offered for six years, allows students from area school districts to explore science and technology career fields under the supervision of a cadre of Rio Hondo College instructors and students in Rio Hondo College’s Career and Technical Education (CTE). “This academy is a great way for Rio Hondo College to share its exper-
tise with students who are just beginning to consider their college and career goals,” Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss said. “It’s exciting to see how these courses can help students discover their strengths.” The academy, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, focuses on health science, engineering and automobile technology – all Rio Hondo College fields of study. Each day includes hands-on activities. For example, in the smallengine project, students break down Rio Hondo College continued on page 8
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“Working Overtime”
“Follow the Dots or How I got Arnold Schwarzenegger Started in Politics” The other night I was watching “The Thin Man Goes Home”, the fifth of the popular series based on
by Dick James El Monte characters created by Dashiell Hammett with William Powell and Myrna Loy playing Nick & Nora Charles. I had forgotten that an old acquaintance of mine, Gloria De Haven, was one of the co-stars. She played Laurabelle Ronson, you can be forgiven if you don’t remember her role because there were so many other familiar character actors chewing up the furniture in the movie (Asta literally) that it is hard to single any of them out. Gloria’s brother Tim was a casual friend of mine when I was acting, one night he was at a party at my house when he made the mistake of “hitting” on one of the young ladies there whose boyfriend, Lee Phillips, was a body builder and very jealous! Luckily for Tim, before Lee could hurt him very bad he was able to roll under the piano where it was safe and I was able to calm Lee down. Lee grew up across the street and every time I came home to visit my parents we would try to get togeth-
er, he hung out at Muscle Beach in Venice and in the late 60’s he told me about this new guy on the scene. All of the other body builders would make fun of this guy because he had a funny German accent and strang sounding name, Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was just starting to become famous and Lee offered to introduce me to him but I wasn’t interested, then. I finally met Arnold in 1990, I was the Director of Fund Development for the Hollenbeck Police Business Council/Hollenbeck Youth Center and we were trying to decide who to honor with our “Amigo de los Nino’s” award. We had a good line of communication with President Bush and his “Thousand Points of Light” program so I suggested honoring Arnold Schwarzenegger who was then the Chairman of the President’s Council on Fitness & Sports and had just committed to re-establishing sports in every school. We met with Arnold to discuss the award and he accepted, while we were talking I mentioned our InnerCity Games (then known as the Hollenbeck/Alatorre Inner-City Games) which led to him becoming the first and only Commissioner of the InnerCity Games. Under his leadership the games went city-wide then national. Arnold used the Inner-City Game’s middle school activities as the basis for his “After School Initiative” which later propelled him to running and becoming Governor. If you look at his early campaign staff and some of his appointments it is a Who’s Who? Of the Inner-City Games Foundation (which I was a member of), so yes, I can take some of the credit or blame for Arnold’s political career.
I was sitting in the Courtroom;
show.
Year 2001, the month of June.
I had to go real bad, I’ll have to confess;
An unusual experience I want to report; This all happened at the Alhambra Court.
When the judge announced, “we’ll take a 15 minute recess”. I couldn’t believe my ears;
A nicer Judge would be hard to find;
For those were the words I wanted to hear.
This man was considerate and kind.
Then the Judge said, “everybody remain seated and let
So with this Judge I wanted to stick;
Mr. Webb out”.
So I felt lucky to be picked.
I was so embarrassed without a doubt.
I was sitting in my chair;
I was sitting at the end of the line;
At the Bailiff I started to stare. Now the Bailiff was a good guy;
I thought I’ll never make it in time.
And I was desperately trying to catch his eye.
Being picked for Jury Duty I was glad;
To the restroom I needed to go; I sure didn’t want to make a
But I don’t know when I had to pee so bad.
Año escolar 2017-2018 Comunicado para el público y los medios de información acerca de las comidas gratis o a precio reducido El Distrito Escolar Valle Lindo anuncia su política de servir comidas nutritivas todos los días de clases bajo el National School Lunch Program y School Breakfast Program. A partir del 1 de julio de 2017 y hasta el 30 de junio de 2018, los niños reúnen los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido si los ingresos de su hogar son igual o menores a las directrices federales
Los hogares no necesitan entregar una solicitud si reciben una carta de notificación informándoles que todos los niños cumplen automáticamente con los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis cuando cualquier miembro del hogar recibe beneficios de CalFresh, CalWORKs o FDPIR. Los niños que cumplen con la definición de niño bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal, sin hogar, migrante o que huyó de su hogar, y los niños que están inscritos en el programa Head Start de su escuela reúnen los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis. Póngase en contacto con los funcionarios escolares si algún niño de su hogar no fue incluido en la carta de notificación. El hogar debe informar a los funcionarios escolares si no desea recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Las solicitudes se enviarán al hogar junto con una carta con información acerca del programa de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los hogares que deseen solicitar la asistencia para comidas, deben llenar una sola solicitud para todos los niños del hogar y entregarla en la oficina de nutrición en 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. Póngase en contacto con Evelyn Vargas al 626-580- 0610 ext. 125 para obtener ayuda para llenar la solicitud. La escuela le informará si se aprueba o niega su solicitud de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los hogares pueden presentar una solicitud en cualquier momento del año escolar. Si no reúne los requisitos en este momento, pero los ingresos de su hogar disminuyen, el tamaño de su familia aumenta o algún miembro de su hogar comienza a recibir beneficios de CalFresh, CalWORKs o FDPIR, puede presentar una solicitud en ese momento. La información que proporcione en la solicitud se usará para determinar si reúne los requisitos y podría ser verificada por los funcionarios escolares en cualquier momento durante el año escolar. Si incluye ingresos en la solicitud, debe anotar los últimos cuatro dígitos del número de Seguro Social de cualquier miembro adulto del hogar o indicar que no tiene un número de Seguro Social. Los hogares que reciben beneficios del Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Infantes y Niños (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children [WIC]) podrían reunir los requisitos para obtener comidas gratis o a precio reducido llenando esta solicitud. Los menores bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal reúnen los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido y se les puede incluir como miembros del hogar si la familia adoptiva temporal elige solicitar también asistencia para los menores que no están bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal usando la misma solicitud. Incluir a los menores bajo cuidado infantil temporal como miembros del hogar podría ayudar a los niños que no están bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal a reunir los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. El estatus de su hijo como elegible para recibir asistencia para comidas continuará durante el nuevo año escolar un máximo de 30 días escolares o hasta que la escuela procese su nueva solicitud, o se apruebe a su hijo de alguna otra manera para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Después de los 30 días escolares, su hijo pagará precio completo por las comidas, a menos que el hogar reciba una carta de notificación de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los funcionarios escolares no están obligados a enviar recordatorios o avisos de expiración del estatus. Si no está de acuerdo con la decisión o los resultados de la verificación, puede hablar con los funcionarios escolares. También tiene derecho a una audiencia imparcial, la que puede solicitar llamando o escribiendo al funcionario escolar: Mary Louise Labrucherie, 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. 626-580-0610 ext. 101. Esta institución es proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
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California Mobilizing Resources to Fight Wildfires
July 20, 2017
by Staff Writer, San Gabriel Valley
California’s firefighting mutual aid system continues working at full speed this weekend sending firefighters and resources from across the state to join the battle at 12 major wildfires threatening dozens of communities at both ends of the state. As of Saturday, there were more than 400 engines, four dozen aircraft and over 7,000 personnel working on wildfires that have already burned as much as 159,000 acres statewide. “Our tried-and-true mutual aid system is working just as designed. We’re strategically deploying a lot of resources to these wildfires regardless of where they’re burning,” said Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. “Our number one priority is to protect lives and property using the most effective combination of local, state and federal resources through a unified effort,” said Ghilarducci. Cal OES’s Fire and Rescue Division, which manages the statewide fire and rescue emergency mutual aid system, has been working around the clock this past week to analyze wildfire activity at various incidents and immediately coordinate requests for a wide range of firefighting resources. On Friday, fire officials were particularly concerned about sundowner winds fanning flames on the stubborn Whittier Fire in Santa Barbara County over the weekend.
Chief Kim Zagaris - Director Mark GhilarducciCal: OES Fire and Rescue Branch Chief and Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci look over the state’s allocation of mutual aid resources for fire season. Courtesy Photo
That prompted Cal OES to dispatch additional local government mutual aid strike teams and specialized resources to pre-position in advanced of the emerging threat. Hundreds of local government firefighters from as far south as the San Marcos Fire Protection Department and as far north as the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District are working side-by-side with the US Forest Service, Santa Barbara County Fire, CALFIRE and many
other local agencies on the Whittier Fire. Their goal is to gain the upper hand on the wildfire that has burned 17,364 since it began last Saturday along Highway 154 in the Lake Cachuma area. The fire is currently 35% contained. On just the Whittier Fire alone, there are 1,612 firefighters assigned, including 103 fire engines, 38 handcrews, 16 dozers, 14 helicopters, and 22 water tenders and 18 bulldozers. It’s a coordinated public safety
effort among many local, state and federal agencies including Santa Barbara County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Southern CA Edison, PG&E, Goleta Water District, Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, American Red Cross and others. For the latest information about the biggest wildfires burning in California, visit http://www.fire.ca.gov/ current_incidents and https://inciweb.nwcg.gov.
Free And Reduced-Price Meals In The National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program
THE SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITY (SFA) FROM EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program. All school sites in the El Monte Union High School District and Rosemead School District serve breakfast at NO CHARGE. Two El Monte Union High School District school sites serve lunch at NO CHARGE. The sites are Fernando Ledesma High School and Granada Transition Center. Each central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by an interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Children who receive Assistance Program benefits, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), are automatically eligible regardless of the income of the household in which they reside. When known to the SFA, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is Other Source Categorically Eligible, because the child is categorized, as defined by law as: homeless, migrant, runaway, enrolled in an eligible Head Start, or enrolled in an eligible pre-kindergarten class. If any children were not listed on the notice of eligibility, the household should contact the SFA or school about their eligibility through an Other Source Categorically Eligible Program or should submit an income application. (Effective from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018) Participants from households with incomes at or below the following levels may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals or free milk. Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for their children. Applications are also at the school guidance office and/or school cafeteria. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must complete an application and return it to the nutrition services department or school cafeteria
manager. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials. Requirements for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits are as follows: For households receiving SNAP, CalWORKs, or FDPIR benefits - applications need only to include the enrolled child(ren)’s name, SNAP, CalWORKs, or FDPIR case number, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a SNAP, CalWORKs, or FDPIR case number, the application must include the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the signature and corresponding social security number of an adult household member; if the household member who signs the application does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a social security number is not available. Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price policy, the determining official(s), as designated by the sponsor/agency, shall review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility ruling may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision, and may do so orally or in writing with the sponsor/agency’s hearing official. Parents or guardians should contact their child(ren)’s school(s) for specific information regarding the name of the determing official and/or hearing official for a specific school, agency, or district. Households that list a SNAP, CalWORKs, or FDPIR case number must report when the household no longer receives these benefits. Also, if a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the levels shown above. Households that receive SNAP, CalWORKs or FDPIR benefits may not have to complete an Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the SNAP, CalWORKs or FDPIR office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving SNAP or FDPIR benefits or an assistance unit receiving CalWORKs benefits. School officials will notify households of their eligibility, but those who do not want their child(ren) to receive free meals must contact the school. If children or households receive benefits under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not notified by the school of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact the school.
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COMIC BOOK HEROES ACROSS 1. Blue-Green scum 6. ____ Tuesday 9. Black and white treat 13. Viola da Gamba, pl. 14. ____ trip 15. *____ Thing, of the DC Universe 16. Do like Etna 17. Listening organ 18. Front of cuirass 19. *Bandana-wearer named for a painter 21. *It bit Peter Parker 23. Cash provider 24. Mallet or saw 25. Geological Society of America 28. Heard more than once 30. Ukraine’s neighbor 35. Opposite of riches? 37. France’s currency 39. Excessive sternness 40. Paella pot 41. Run off to wed 43. Dumpy establishment 44. Teatro alla Scala performance 46. ____sack 47. Iditarod ride 48. Japanese mat 50. By way of, for short 52. Old age, archaic 53. “The Sun ____ Rises” 55. *”Rogue ____: A Star Wars Story” 57. *Wonder Woman, e.g. 60. *Captain ____ 64. Unimpressed 65. Hole punching tool 67. Helper 68. Was violently angry 69. #35 Across, sing. 70. Bloodhound’s clue 71. #44 Across solo 72. Chapter in history 73. Sunrise side, pl.
DOWN 1. Affirm 2. Turkish currency 3. Trend higher 4. Top dog 5. Posthumous type of tax 6. “I ____ your pain” 7. Agha, alt. sp. 8. Body trunk 9. Was in the hole 10. Unpleasant road display? 11. Dubai dignitary 12. Operations or opportunities, for short 15. *Popeye 20. Mike holder 22. Weasel-related onomatopoeia 24. Capital of Ontario 25. *”I am ____” 26. Planktonic tunicate 27. End of a shoelace 29. *a.k.a. Dr. Robert Bruce Banner 31. Jar covers 32. Light-footed 33. Writer’s opus 34. *Judge of Mega City One 36. Actress Gilbert 38. Moonfish 42. Erasable programmable read only memory 45. Dumbfounded 49. U.N. workers’ grp. 51. Apprehension 54. Rabbit trap 56. ____ Kane of soap opera fame 57. Wing-shaped 58. New Testament sages 59. Between ports 60. #1 Across, sing. 61. Bad day for Caesar 62. Lincoln coin 63. A in B.A. 64. Women’s undergarment 66. *”Captain America: Civil ____” Follow us @ MidValleyNews
Aries
Libra
March 21st – April 19th
Sept 23rd – Oct 22nd
There’s a homey vibe in the air, but you might feel moved to discuss an issue that has been bubbling beneath the surface. However, other lighter and brighter influences can help you do this in a way that encourages cooperation and understanding. The Full Moon on July 8 could be when you finally share what you really feel.
Taurus April 20th – May 20th
While it’s good to be open with others, the early part of this week might need delicate handling, especially if other people’s views are very different from yours. Intense opinions may be exchanged over the days ahead, but if taken in the right spirit, this can endear you to a person or group rather than lead to rejection.
There’s no need to pressure yourself this week, yet you may feel a need to push yourself. It might seem like the more you accomplish, the easier it will be to impress the right people. But deeper feelings could intrude, and you might begin to resent this approach. Instead of giving yourself more, try cutting back and delegating some work.
Scorpio Oct 23rd – Nov 21st
Your mind could be on far horizons and on enjoying the chance to explore new vistas. This could be quite a strong desire over coming days. However, you may feel moved to act impulsively and perhaps assert your independence rather than complete key responsibilities.
Gemini
Sagittarius
May 21st – June 20th
Nov 22nd – Dec 21st
Money matters could be uppermost in your mind, with perhaps one financial situation coming to a head. Keep your cool and do your best to sort things out in a way that works for everyone. This focus on your income brings an opportunity to get your finances on a more even keel.
Cancer
Money matters might need attention this week. You could benefit by tactfully handling those who hold authority over financial affairs, even if you feel like being brutally honest. With Venus moving into your sector of relating, you’re likely to be naturally diplomatic, and this can be a great help in any negotiations. Go easy around the time of the July 8 Full Moon.
June 21st – July 22nd
Capricorn
Leo
Adopting an easygoing approach when dealing with others can help this week proceed more smoothly. There could be a tendency to want to be in control of proceedings, and some people might find this hard to handle, preferring to make up their own minds. If you can give others the leeway to come to their own conclusions, you may find their input very helpful.
It’s possible that you and another may not see eye to eye. If so, the coming week encourages you to take gentle steps to resolve the situation. Tension could continue in the background over the coming days, so find a way to handle it positively. It will give you the confidence to finally resolve the situation. July 23rd – Aug 22nd
Situations that seem out of your control could show up this week, and it might even seem as though fate is playing a hand in them. What should you do about it? The stellar backdrop suggests this is a time to reflect on your motives and feelings concerning key areas of your life, as they could play an unconscious role in events.
Virgo Aug 23rd – Sept 22nd
Cat-and-mouse games may be going on between you and a good friend. If so, the days ahead encourage you to get any issues out into the open. If you’re reluctant to do so, the Full Moon on July 8 could force the issue. You might find yourself sharing things that you wouldn’t have divulged a few days ago.
Dec 22nd – Jan 19th
Aquarius Jan 20th – Feb 18th
It wouldn’t be surprising if you were more emotional than usual this week. If so, it might help to lighten your schedule and perhaps delegate some of your work. The reason may be due to an awkward aspect that could bring up feelings from the past. If you let these color your experience, then doing so could affect your work and any key decisions.
Pisces Feb 19th – March 20th
Someone in your social circle could be jealous of you and show it over coming days. Try not to take this personally, as a lack of confidence may be causing the person to act that way. If you can talk it out, you may discover the deeper reason and help resolve the matter. Meanwhile, a lovely aspect could encourage you to do more entertaining and enjoy having guests over.
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children to study and receive educational support. As of February 2015, THINK Together has reported reaching over 100,000 students in over 400 public schools in 42 school districts including the Mountain View School District in El Monte. “The assembly was so fun!” exclaimed Isaiah, a 2nd grader. “I like seeing the bird go flying in the air from the slingshot, it was cool!”
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der dishes, acceleration by launching an Angry Bird stuffed animal with a sling-shot, and action/reaction by launching an air rocket. The assembly, by Mobile Ed Productions, also covered kinetic and potential energy, the law of conservation of energy, gyroscopic motion/stability, and the scientific method. Think Together is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Santa Ana and serves communities in Southern and Northern California. Launched in 1994 in the Shalimar neighborhood in Costa Mesa, an organized group of volunteers started THINK to provide a safe place for
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million dollars and winning bonuses have yet to be disclosed. I see Mayweather winning in a unanimous decision, he is just too experienced and McGregor just doesn’t have the boxing skills to defeat Mayweather. It still should be an entertaining fight nevertheless, and the buildup and promotion will be circus side show type of interesting.
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about their activities. I also ran into Assemblywoman Rubio at the “State of the City”. I just saw her at the Police Officer’s Pancake Breakfast. We always talk about Public Safety when we see each other so it made sense to see her at the event. We need to remember the outstanding service of the El Monte Police Department, so thank you Assemblywoman for joining us and to the Dear Readers of Cracker Barrel, remember the breakfast is an event that helps thousands of people each year and it’s something the officers do on their own time.
and assemble a car engine. Along the way, they learn electrical theory, calculations and application. In structural design, they will construct and test the strength of bridges. The program has grown considerably since its first year, when 30 students were welcomed to Rio Hondo College’s campus. This year, the College expanded its instruction in health to three modules and added the program on 3-D printing. The academy culminates on Friday, July 21, when the students present their projects, tour the Rio Hondo campus and receive information on college and career success.
Students hail from nine middle schools: Little Lake School District’s Lakeside and Lake Center middle schools; Mountain View School District’s Madrid, Monte Vista and Kranz middle schools; Valle Lindo School District’s Dean L. Shively Middle School; and El Rancho Unified School District’s Rivera and North Park middle schools and the STEAM academy. “Our CTE Academy opens a window into the future for our area middle school students, helping them discover a world of possibilities,” Board of Trustees President Norma Edith Garcia said. “It’s also terrifically fun way to spend a summer week – taking apart engines, building radios and constructing bridges.”
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