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The Community Paper of Record
Vol. 56, No. 07
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
April 03, 2019
El Monte Celebrates New Lion Stadium broke ground on the bleacher renovation project in 2017. Lion Stadium was renovated to increase seating capacity for spectators to enjoy a broad range of sports, including football, soccer, and track and field, as well as commemorate other milestone events. “I am excited to start my senior year being the first student to compete in this facility,” El Monte High varsity football player Abel Cueva said. “We will not disappoint our community or families. We will represent Lion Country with pride.” The site features new fencing, landscaping, a gate entrance and ticket booth. Seating includes a home stand for 1,173 Courtesy Photo guests, a stand for 824 visi- El Monte High varsity football player Abel Cueva delivers remarks during the El Monte High School
by J. Funes, W. Diepenbrok, Contributing Writers, VMA Communications San Gabriel Valley
The El Monte High School community came together on March 20 to celebrate the completion of renovations made to Lion Stadium, which features a new snack bar, restrooms and permanent bleachers to seat more than 2,000 spectators, with a ribboncutting ceremony. “This will be the place where we host games, rallies, assemblies and graduations for many generations to come,” Principal Robin Torres said. “This would not have happened without a community that believes in our children and education. Thank you for giving El Monte High School students and families a place to call home.” El Monte High
New Stadium continued on page 16 stadium renovation project ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20.
The Cat in the Hat Comes to New Temple by Staff Writer El Monte
In honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss and in celebration of Literacy Week, students and staff at New Temple Elementary School welcomed many distinguished visitors to their campus throughout the week of February 25-March 1, including the Cat in the Hat himself. Students and staff gathered on Monday morning for the annual Reading Rally and Kick-off to Dr. Seuss Week. The assembly began with third grader, Cynthia Sanchez, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Principal, John Gannon, explained to the crowd that Theodor Seuss Geisel is credited with writing and illustrating more than 60 different books under the pen name, Dr. Seuss, and Mr. Gannon challenged the students to read one hour every night throughout the week. Students were given Seuss pencils, erasers and bookmarks to encourage reading. Tuesday found many visitors arriving at New Temple for the Career Read-In. Parents, grandparents and family members enjoyed reading to the students in their child’s class. Members of the Board of Education, including Veronica Castillo, David Del Rio, Veronica Lauria and Rudy Martinez, along with Superintendent Lynn Bulgin, Shively Middle
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School principal Elizabeth Evans, and TOSA Ryan Bonde expressed how much fun they had reading to the New Temple Tigers. Retired Board Member Ruth Gonzales, and retired superintendent
M.L. Labrucherie, were joined by fellow retirees Oscar Menendez, Pete Klimenko and Janet Lindsey as they returned to Valle Lindo for this very special event. Former VLSD Board Members
and current South El Monte Mayor, Gloria Olmos, and Mayor Pro-tem Richard Angel joined in the fun by reading to multiple classes. Your Community continued on page 16
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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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El Monte Union School Honored for Boosting Female Diversity in Science
by Staff Writer El Monte
El Monte Union High School District’s Arroyo High School has earned the first College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles courses. Arroyo was recognized for either reaching 50 percent or higher female representation in the AP course or having a percentage of the female computer science examinees meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population. College Board’s AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award recognizes schools that are closing the gender gap and engaging more female students in computer science coursework in AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) and AP Computer Science A (AP CSA). Specifically, College Board is honoring schools who reached 50% or higher female representation in either of the two AP computer science courses in 2018, or whose percentage of the female examinees met or exceeded that of the school’s female population in 2018.
Out of more than 18,000 secondary schools worldwide that offer AP courses, only 685 have achieved this important result. The Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue collegelevel studies while still in high school. The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer, and corresponding exams that are administered once a year. According to unpublished institutional research, 85% of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions. Additional studies show that students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time - which means you avoid paying for, for example, a fifth year of tuition.
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As an additional cost saving benefit, most colleges and universities offer college credit, advanced placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores. This means incoming
students save money by fulfilling graduation requirements early or being able to skip introductory courses or required general-education courses
El Monte Union Student Chefs Compete in Cooking Showdown
by J. Funes, W. Diepenbrock, Contributing Writers, VMA Communications El Monte
Putting their culinary arts expertise to practice, three El Monte Union High School District Food Service and Food Science pathway student teams competed to see who could prepare the most appetizing cuisine during the inaugural Cooking Showdown, held March 15 at Mountain
View High School. The winning team will be announced at the Board of Trustees meeting on May 1. Channeling such popular cooking shows as “Top Chef,” six-member teams from Mountain View, Rosemead and Arroyo high schools received mystery boxes containing the same three ingredients – chicken, sweet potatoes and beets – and 75
DATE: April 4, 2019
TIME: 5-9 pm PLACE: Shakey's El Monte 11420 E. Valley Blvd. (626)350-4411
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Please bring your family and friends to Shakey's Pizza El Monte for a fun-filled "Pizza Night" to support our group. Following the fundraiser, Shakey's will donate 20% of net food and non alcoholic beverage sales purchased by our fundraiser participants. This is an excellent way (easy and delicious too!) for us to earn some extra money. Remember, the more we order, the more money we raise! (Alcohol, buffet, token, coupons, party packs, text/email offers & already discounted items are NOT included). Please bring this flyer with you or tell the cashier BEFORE ordering that you are here for CCAE El Monte Rosemead Adult School. Thanks for your participation. Let's have a great time!
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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Bernice Sandler and Title IX – Part III by Staff Writer El Monte
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minutes to plan and prepare a meal. The students added their own savory touches to the mix, hoping to impress the judges’ panel. “We were well-prepared. Chef Max teaches us the proper way to cook meats, chop vegetables and to go with our instincts on what to serve,” Mountain View senior Luis Villalobos said. “The stress level was high, but we had a lot of confidence and our communication was great.” The judge’s scored each group’s dish based on timing, presentation, taste and creativity. Students from Mountain View’s VISTA Academy video production program filmed the competition and will post the complete show to each school’s YouTube channel on May 1. Jeff Palmer, lead instructor of the Baldwin Park Food Service and Culinary Arts Academy, served as host of the Cooking Showdown, along with a student co-host. Vegetables were donated by Arroyo’s gardening club. “All of our students did an amazing job today preparing and cooking meals, showcasing their culinary skills and demonstrating teamwork under pressure,” Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga said. “I also want to hand it to our VISTA Academy
This is part 3 of a 3-part series written by Alicia Naranjo-Champion, News Editor of the Knight’s Banner, the online newspaper of Arroyo High School celebrating the life and impact of Bernice Sandler. Ms. Naranjo-Champion does an excellent job researching the amazing contributions of Bernice Sandler and the Mid Valley News is proud to share her hard work with our readers. Where Do We Stand Today? Despite the progress that has been made, there is still a way to go when it comes to closing the gap between men and women in sports. Forbes published the list of the top 100 paid athletes in the world for 2018 and not a single woman made the list. In addition to not getting paid as much, female athletes also don’t get the same amount of television coverage the men do. According to The Nation’s article “Why Don’t People Watch Women’s Sports,”, women’s sports only get about 4 percent of all sports media coverage. The article students, who are essentially creating a television show for our community to enjoy. It’s truly a team effort among our EMUHSD educators to prepare our students for the future and challenge them in new and innovative ways.”
El Monte Union High School District Open House Schedule April 4 El Monte High School 6 pm
April 10 Arroyo High School 6 pm
April 11 Fernando R. Ledesma High School 5 pm
April 11 South El Monte High School 6 pm
suggests that this may be due to the fact that 90 percent of sports editors are men. Though Title IX has greatly increased the number of women who participate in sports, there is still some work to do until there is complete equality. At Arroyo, as of January 30th, there are roughly 268 female athletes and 350 male
athletes. So about 43 percent of student-athletes are girls and roughly 57 percent are boys. This is a major improvement. Without Title IX, girls and women today would not have equal opportunities, and could still be subject to discrimination in educational institutions.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund is Available by Staff Writer El Monte
Welcome to the land of the debt free bachelor’s degree. Where nickels and dimes are common sense and the college degree has taken over student debt as the status symbol of higher education. While we usually discuss several scholarship opportunities, this week we are going to talk about one – though it is important and potentially has a greater positive impact on our communities that many of the scholarships we mention week in and week out. Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. As the nation’s largest nonprofit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, HSF has awarded over $550 million in scholarships and provides a range of programs for students and parents, HSF Scholars, and Alumni. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, to high school seniors, undergraduate students, community college students transferring to
four-year universities, and graduate students. To qualify for this program, students must be at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino (meaning: at least one of your Grandparents must be Hispanic). Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic category, not a racial category; students may be of any race. For purposes of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, students must be from a family whose ancestors came from at least one of these countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Spain, Uruguay, or Venezuela. An applicant must be a US citizen, permanent legal resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), or an eligible non-citizen (as defined by Federal Student Aid). Additionally, students with refugee or asylum status must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for an HSF Scholarship. Awards are based on merit with amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need. The application deadline is February 15. For more information, interested readers should go to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund website at www. hsf.net.
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El Monte City School District Achieves High Performance on State Dashboard by Staff Writer El Monte
El Monte City School District’s Cleminson School saw growth in multiple areas on the California School Dashboard, a tool that gives parents, students and educators access to important school and district
data. Cleminson School students improved their performance on California’s English language arts (ELA) and mathematics tests, building on their strong performance in the previous school year. The school’s ELA scores increased 15.8 percentage points from 2017-18 while math
scores increased 19.4 percentage points. “These scores and placement show that all of our hard work, from both the teachers and students, has come to fruition,” Cleminson School Principal Carlos Salcedo said. “It’s extremely satisfying to see these improvements.”
Salcedo said the achievement stems from the school’s teachers, who have used their professional learning community to pinpoint the best ways to assist students. Salcedo also said the school’s absenteeism and suspension rates have remained low thanks to the incentives it provides to bolster attendance and to the Leader in Me program, which establishes a friendly campus by teaching students about positive leadership skills. The Dashboard evaluates districts, schools and student performance on a variety of items, including English learner progress, parent engagement and suspension rates. These measures are graded through five color-coded icons – blue, green, yellow, orange and red – to represent a school’s success on each state measure by averaging performance and growth. A blue icon indicates the highest performance, while red indicates poor performance. Cleminson School’s recent improvements have pushed its ELA, math and suspension scores into the blue level, showcasing its improvements. “We are very proud of Cleminson School for its amazing improvements on the state Dashboard,” Superintendent Dr. Maribel Garcia said. “Our District will continue to Top Students continued on page 16
Mountain View School District Debuts New Electric School Buses by M. Earle, Contributing Writer, Mountain View School District El Monte
Mountain View School District (MVSD) is excited to be one of two school districts in California to add Blue Bird Electric school buses to its fleet of buses. MVSD partnered with A-Z Bus Sales, Blue Bird, Adomani, Southern California Edison and Beard Electric to unveil its two new all-electric school buses at a special ceremony including presentations, a ride in the new bus and a celebratory lunch.
The District’s acquisition of the electric buses is due to the efforts of Transportation Supervisor, Hector Morales; Director of Maintenance and Operations, Jeff Truschel; and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Darin DeKnikker, who secured grants enabling the purchase of two electric school buses as well as a fueling station for the transportation yard. The trio has submitted an additional grant for three more electric buses and the District is awaiting notification if it will be awarded the grant.
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Hometown Hero’s Sponsored by the U.S. Army
Hometown Hero’s is a page dedicated to recognizing the local everyday hero. A hero can be anyone who goes out of their way to help others. A person who makes a difference in others life or even someone who inspires others by their deeds.
We want your help in identifying the local hero’s by letting us know of someone you feel is deserving. We will then review all the request and select a person. Please send your request to Michael.A.Frischknecht.mil@mail.mil or call (323)309-0877.
2019 Enlistment Future Soldier on a Path to Greet Day by Capt. Gerardo Gomez San Gabriel Valley/ National
U.S Army Recruiting Battalion Los Angeles Commander LTC Patrick M. Flood
U.S Army Recruiting Battalion Los Angeles Command Sergeant Major CSM Elvin Nuells
San Gabriel Valley Commander CPT Gerardo Gomez
It was a beautiful sunny Tuesday and the Los Angeles Dodgers couldn’t ask for a better day to host their first ever Enlistment Day at Dodger Stadium. Over 50 young recruiters from the four Armed Force Braches and three active duty military personnel took part of this historic event. 24 enlistee from the U.S Army San Gabriel Valley Recruiting Company raised their right hand and were sworn in by U.S Navy Commander Justin Ward. These outstanding and motivated 24 young enlistees were accompanied by their friends and family as they watched an Oath of Enlistment. Justin Turner, who was honored by the L.A City council for declaring 1/22/19 “Justin Turner Day”. He was honored to give the newest members of the Armed Forces an outstanding motivational speech in which the recruiters will remember for a long time. “Tell them we love them, support them, to be safe and we’re always thinking about them. We owe everything to them for what we have. I wanted to wish them the best of luck on their journey.” Said Justin Turner. After the ceremony, the guests had an opportunity to take pictures with Mr. Turner and senior ranking military officers. This special occasion could have not been more special if it wasn’t for the continuous support of their families and loved ones. “I have never seen enlistment ceremony so special and with so much enthusiasm done by a major professional organization” Said Captain Gerardo Gomez, commander of the U.S Army San Gabriel Valley Recruiting Company. The Dodgers Organizations plans to make this event annually and they wish the utmost best to the future endeavors of these recruits. They are about to ship out to basic training within the next four weeks and start their new journey as the newest Warriors of the U.S Army.
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by Staff Sergeant Joerolf Ubarro San Gabriel Valley/ National
David Wang is a 20 years old highly motivated and dedicated individual. David attended San Marino High School and was an all-conference offensive tackle. He helped lead his team to the Small School Open Division State Championship. Not many millennials dream about serving their country but rather want to start a business of their own, make it big in sports or somehow become Instagram famous. David was the exception. He said, “I have always wanted to be a part of something greater than myself. I believe that the Army is an organization of brave men and women who really create an impact that mold and protect the American way of life. I want the opportunity to give back to my community.” These inspiring words hold true as David begins his journey. The beginning of September 2018 was the first time he walked into the recruiting office. He was overweight at nearly 300lbs with more than 30% body fat. At that point in time he wasn’t eligible to enlist due to not being in compliance with the Army’s height and weight standards. However, he was given guidance on how to lose the weight and how to properly diet. He would come in every Tuesday and Thursday to train with the Future Soldiers even though he wasn’t a part of the Army yet. He trained for about four months. He motivated everyone around him and went above and beyond by scheduling training with the group of Future Soldiers on the days that we did not have training. His persistence and dedication was key for him to achieve his goal. Fast forward to January 2019 and David made it a reality. He now weighs around 250lbs at 22% body fat and is in compliance with the Army’s height and weight standards. He enlisted as an 18X (applicant to the Special Forces) which was, “The greatest honor and opportunity he was afforded.” He said, “I am so thankful to make an impact on my family, friends and others who are in need. There will always be a need for people willing to stand up and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.”
San Gabriel Valley First Sergeant 1SG Michael Frischknecht
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Future Soldier Wang with his recruiter from Pasadena Station, Staff Sergeant J. Valdez, Photo Courtesy.
Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage
FS Wang as a football player at San Diego University, Photo Courtesy.
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Community Event Brings Good People, Good Food, and Good Time Together by K. Rausch, El Monte / South El Monte Chamber of Commerce The 5th Annual Taste and Sounds of El Monte/South El Monte blended our tasty, unique gastronomic eating establishments with local, enjoyable musical talent. The over 250 guests enjoyed a showcase for our restaurants to come together and offer a sampling of their delicious menu items, while taking in the sounds of the Arroyo High School Band, the Mariachis from Cielito Lindo Restaurant and our Master of Ceremony, Emiliano Miranda. The Taste and Sounds of El Monte/ South El Monte was created by the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce who wanted to recognize our local eating establishments, while at the same time offer the opportunity to the El Monte Union High Schools to participate in this annual event. In the past, partial proceeds have been awarded to the Culinary Arts programs at Mountain View and Rosemead High Schools, as well as this year’s Event Sponsors San Gabriel Valley Water Company Lawrence Equipment Cardinal Industrial Finishes Chef Sponsors The Gill Corporation Sous Chef Sponsor AllNew Stamping Credit Union of Southern California El Monte Police MidManagers Vons Credit Union
recipient the Arroyo High School Band program. “..It is very rewarding to acknowledge our local restaurants in El Monte/South El Monte”, Christine Knight, Director of Membership and Marketing stated, “just a few years ago, the Chamber had 12 member restaurants and today we exceed 45 restaurants. We are very proud for this opportunity to share their delicious offerings and local musical talent with the business
community and residents”. This year’s event sponsors included the inaugural sponsor, the San Gabriel Valley Water Company, as well as the Lawrence Equipment Company and Cardinal Industrial Finishes. In addition to the over 30 restaurants offering their yummy food and drink, the festive evening started with a lively performance by the Arroyo High School Band, complemented by the award winning Mariachis from Cielito
Server Sponsor Larry Fry AnheuserBusch Craven This, Inc./Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co CocaCola C & R Body Shop Dr. Dino ClarizoArcadia Elmonteans El Monte Honda
J.E. DeWitt, Inc. John DeWitt Miller/Coors Mountain View School District Norms Restaurant Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Superior Grocers Ted Levine Drum Co. Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Company Vons Credit Union Wells Fargo Bank Wells FargoSouth El Monte
Lindo Restaurant who are second to none in first class Mariachi entertainment. While savoring on delicious food and drink, Emiliano dazzled the guests with classic tunes. Capping off the evening was a fabulous raffle featuring over 40 prizes, including the Grand Prize of a family selection of bicycles of 2 adult and 2 kid’s bicycles! “We are very thankful and honored for the opportunity to create and produce this popular community event”, Ken Rausch, CEO stated, “we want to thank all of our volunteers, donors and sponsors who made the Taste and Sounds the success it is today”. Save the Date for the 6th Annual Taste and Sound of El Monte/South El Monte on April 23, 2020.
El Monte / South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Says 'Thank You' To Our Sponsors
Sommelier Sponsor Canyon Vista Construction C.B.M. Towing Inc. Donna Duncan El Monte Community Credit Union El Monte Education Center Greater El Monte Community Hospital Henry & Tess Velasco Hitomi Dental Jack Dalton Kenneth Ferreira Lazy Dog Restaurant and BarW. Covina Lucille’s Smokehouse BarBQue W. Covina Mid Valley Media Center Nothing Bundt CakesPasadena
Ramona Property Managers Rio Hondo College Rio Hondo Community Development Corp. Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary Sam’s Club Sheldon Extinguisher Co. Inc. Smitty’s Signworks Southern California Gas Company Spiritt Family Services Starbucks – So. El Monte State Farm Martha Cerda The HatRosemead Travis & Brown Viet Huong Restaurant Villegas Realty James Wukmir Co, Inc. DBA Wukmir Heating & Air Conditioning Special Thanks to Master of Ceremony & D.J.Emiliano Miranda Special Thanks to Raffle Prize Committee: Chaired by Wendy Munoz C.B.M. Towing Ernesto & Bertha Villegas – Villegas Realty Martha CerdaState Farm El Monte Anna Lapatkova Hitomi Dentistry
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Rio Hondo President to Be Honored as Distinguished Woman of the Year by R. Retana, Contributing Writer San Gabriel Valley
Rio Hondo College Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss has been named a 2019 Distinguished Woman of the Year for the 57th Assembly District in recognition of her contributions to the community. “I am proud and humbled by this honor,” Dreyfuss said. “My goal has always been to serve Rio Hondo College and our communities with the utmost passion, to do my best to ensure the opportunity for higher
education was available to everyone.” Assembly Majority Leader Ian C. Calderon, who represents the 57th District, will honor 10 distinguished women during an event at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at The Clarke Estate, 10211 Pioneer Blvd., Santa Fe Springs. “President Dreyfuss has dedicated many years of service to our community and to ensuring the success of countless students,” Calderon said. “I am proud to honor her for her
leadership and many contributions to the 57th Assembly District.” Dreyfuss was nominated by Pico Rivera Mayor Pro-Tem Gustavo Camacho and Huntington Park Public Works Director Daniel Hernandez for her role at Rio Hondo College and her commitment to supporting the community. “I have worked with many great community leaders over the years, but Ms. Dreyfuss stands out for her leadership, experience, professionalism, integrity and her commitment to community,” Camacho wrote in his nomination form. “I believe she exemplifies courage, strength and vision through her accomplishments working at the college and in the community she serves,” Hernandez wrote. Dreyfuss, who retires on June 30, has served Rio Hondo College for more than 30 years, starting in 1987. She started as a senior accountant and worked her way up to the leadership post. She was appointed permanently to the post in 2013 after a brief time as the college’s interim leader. During her service, she helmed a $250 million construction program that remade the aging hilltop campus into a modern institution, as well as establishing three regional education centers to serve students close to their homes. Dreyfuss, who holds an MBA from the University of La Verne, is
an immigrant from Taiwan who has drawn on her experiences to inspire students to achieve their dreams. She has also served as an adjunct instructor at Rio Hondo College and other institutions. She is a member of Soroptimist International of Whittier, Soroptimist International of South El Monte and El Monte, L.A. County Fourth District Consolidated Oversight Board, Los Angeles Orange Regional Consortia, the Whittier Historical Association, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officers and the American Association of University Women, She serves as vice chair of the City of Whittier’s Sister City Committee and senior advisor to the L.A. Positive Chinese Association. Dreyfuss has been praised from many fronts for guarding Rio Hondo College’s finances through the Great Recession, ensuring stability even when other institutions struggled, and increased student graduation, completion and transfer rates during her tenure as superintendent/president. “We are immensely thankful to President Dreyfuss for her consistent, passionate and innovative work to strengthen and promote Rio Hondo College,” Board of Trustees President Gary Mendez said. “I offer my heartfelt congratulations for this much-deserved honor.”
Valle Lindo School District Meets the Masters by Staff Writer El Monte
The students of the Valle Lindo School District and the community of South El Monte didn’t have to travel to the Louvre in Paris, France to experience a masterful fine art exhibit. Right in their own city, at their own school, they viewed the amazing artwork created by VLSD parents this year as part of the district’s Parent Education program. The parent education class “Meet the Masters” is led by Parent educator, Josefina Miramontes, and her
colleague, Yolanda Del Rio. Together they taught the parents about classic works of art and the great artists who created them. Then the adult students got to create their own masterpieces. They learned about different styles and techniques and worked with a variety of mediums including watercolor, oil, chalk, clay, and paper. The Parent Education Art Class meets each Tuesday morning from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the campus of New Temple Elementary School. Temple Tigers have enjoyed visiting the class during recess breaks Masters continued on page 15
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Community Corner El Monte Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department “Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs”
Saturday, April 6, 2019 11:00 a.m. Bernie Boomer Gymnasium at Lambert Park 11431 McGirk Avenue, El Monte
Judging: Gibson Mariposa, Lambert, Mt. View, and Zamora Park cheerleading teams will be judged as a group in performing a cheer and free style dance routine. Awards: Sweepstakes Trophy, 1st and 2nd Place in Cheer and Free Style Dance Performances. *Opportunity Drawing tickets will be sold*
Performances will begin at 11:00 a.m. SHARP! Family and friends, please arrive early! Doors will open at 10:45 a.m.
Due to limited space, strollers will NOT be allowed in the gymnasium.
For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Division at (626) 580-2240. The Friendly City of El Monte
Gidley School Underwater Robotics Program Finishes 3rd at Regionals by Staff Writer El Monte
Gidley School’s SeaPerch underwater robotics program took home two first place awards and ranked third overall for demonstrating excellence in engineeringagainst26area schools at the Southern California SeaPerch Challenge in Fullerton. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater remotely operated vehicle. SeaPerch robotics programs focuse on aquatic applications while teaching students about the different levels of engineering including concepts, process, problem solving, teamwork and technical applications. In 2018, the world watched as a group of students were trapped in
a cave in Thailand. The significant challenges for rescuers required a unique approach to navigate the caves and ultimately rescue the students. Gidley School’s SeaPerch team, composed of two seventh-graders and four eighth-graders, won two first place awards for detailing its robot-building process and for completing a rescue course that was modeled after the 2018 Thailand cave rescue scenario. Gidley School SeaPerch program Adviser Pamela Dominguez said she is proud of her students for proving their determination and showcasing their engineering excellence. “They learned so much about perseverance because my students Robotics continued on page 15
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LA Metro Hosts Girls Empowerment Summit by Metro.net and Staff San Gabriel Valley
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) Women and Girls Governing Council hosted more than 250 girls from middle and high schools across the county at its first-ever Girls Empowerment Summit. Girls from grades 6-12 who have expressed interest in transportation careers listened to speakers and participated in workshops featuring professionals from both public and private organizations throughout the industry. Speakers included women professionals from Metro, Metrolink, Caltrans, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Long Beach Transit and several private companies that plan, design, build and operate transportation infrastructure and services. The summit was designed to provide insight and highlight opportunities for women in the transportation field. “We want more and more women in leadership at Metro,” said L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. “About one in three of our senior leaders at Metro are women, and, though that’s a good percentage generally, we want to see it grow to 50/50.” The students hailed from eight
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schools across the county: Wilson Middle School, Panorama High School, Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Cabrillo High School, James A. Garfield High School, Diego Rivera Learning Complex, Granada Hills Charter High School
and William Workman High School. The Women and Girls Governing Council was formed in September 2017 at CEO Phillip A. Washington’s request to examine Metro policies, programs and services and how they impact the lives of women and girls in Los Angeles County. Its main goals are to have a gender-balanced workforce, to accelerate change and to develop a strategy to address the complex and inter-related causes Girl Empowerment continued on page 13
Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express Starts March 26 by Staff San Gabriel Valley / National
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is set to provide free Dodger Stadium Express bus service from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and the South Bay Harbor Gateway Transit Center for the 2019 baseball season. Service begins with the exhibition game between the Dodgers and Angels on Tuesday, March 26, and for the regular season opener on Thursday, March 28, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fifty percent of the cost of the Dodger Stadium Express is being provided under a grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). The MSRC awards funding within the South Coast Air Basin from a portion of the state vehicle registration fee for projects that result in emission reductions from cars and trucks. Metro is providing the remaining funding from its operations budget. “The fastest way to ruin a fantastic day at Dodger Stadium watching the players hit it out of the park is sitting in post-game traffic,” said L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Sheila Kuehl. “The Dodger Stadium Express is a fun and stress-free way to avoid the pre- and post-game traffic.” Fans with a ticket to the game can ride the Dodger Stadium Express for free. Service from Union Station begins 90 minutes prior to the start of the games and runs until 45 minutes after the end of games. Service from the Harbor Gateway Transit Center begins two hours prior to the start of the games and ends 45 minutes after games are over. The Dodger Stadium Express from Union Station will pick up Dodger fans every 10 minutes in front of Union Station near the Taxi stop located near the Imperial Western Beer Company. Service will continue to Dodger Stadium via Sunset Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Avenue. Passengers can use two stops at the ballpark — either behind center field or at the top deck. From Harbor Gateway Transit Center, fans can board buses located at Bay 9, with buses running every 20 minutes. Fans will be dropped off behind right field at Dodger Stadium. Buses back to Harbor Gateway Transit Cen-
ter will pick up patrons at the same location after the game. “Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express is a game changer for South Bay fans,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Next time you’re heading the big game, save money and time by taking advantage of this free and convenient shuttle.” The Dodger Stadium Express bus service has transported more than two million fans since service began in 2010. During the 2018 season, more than 371,000 fans rode the bus to Dodgers games, including the playoffs. Dodger Stadium Express service includes a dedicated bus lane on Sunset Boulevard, where game day traffic congestion is the heaviest. Metro has partnered with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) for traffic mitigation support that will help expedite trips to and from games. The Harbor Gateway bus uses the ExpressLanes on the 110 freeway to speed up trips to the stadium. “Metro’s system provides many easy, convenient connections to get people to both Union Station and Harbor Gateway Center where they can enjoy direct and free bus service to Dodger Stadium,” said Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. “This is a great example of how our overall system provides transit options to enhance the customer experience.” Patrons are encouraged to use the many transportation alternatives that serve Union Station to connect them with the Dodger Stadium Express. Metro operates the Metro Gold Line from East Los Angeles to Azusa and the Metro Red/Purple subway lines from Wilshire/Western and North Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles — the subway also connects to the rest of the Metro Rail system, including the Blue Line to Long Beach, the Green Line between Norwalk and Redondo Beach and the Expo Line between downtown L.A. and Santa Monica. The Harbor Gateway Transit Center is served by several Metro bus lines, the Metro Silver Line and Torrance Transit. Union Station is also the regional hub for Metrolink commuter rail and Amtrak. For specific route and schedule information visit www. metro.net or call 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876).
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Webb’s Rule POSSUM
by Eugene R. Webb
Here’s an animal that you might fear; A Possum with a large head and hairless ears. He has a long pointed snout and resembles a rat; The scary looking Possum is as large as any cat. Like the Kangaroo, she carries the young in a pouch; They crawl all over her body while travelling about. The female also brings forth 7 to 13 young at a time; This thing about the Possum will blow your mind. A Possum has a very strong hairless tail over its back; It seems there is nothing that this animal does lack. Uses its tail and thumb-like big toe to climb a tree; They are very interesting and as smart as they can be. The Possum on a branch he’ll wrap his tail around; He likes eating mice, birds, while hanging upside down. Here’s something that should take away your breath; Their trick to play possum, means to pretend death. My son opened a chest drawer on our porch one day; He thought he saw a skunk in it and quickly ran away. He thought it’s a white streak on its back, he had seen; So later he looked and it was gone, just like a dream. Now he did take the drawer out for he was not afraid; And down in the next drawer there a Possum laid. It’s a real smart animal to figure out how to get in; Soon it left and we don’t know if it was a her or a him.
“Cracker Barrel” “It’s all About the Kids”
…so the other day I was at the celebration of the ribbon cutting for the newly renovated El Monte H.S. Lion Stadium. For many in attendance “it was about time!”. Superintendent Zuniga played football for the Lions when they didn’t have a home field, so I agree with the locals gathered there on a drizzly night that it was time. I congratulate the EMUHSD’s Board of Trustees for their hard work and dedication to our kids for getting this project done. We all know that budgets are tight, but the kids need to be proud of their school and it showed that night. …Speaking of pride, if you go to the City of South El Monte’s web site there is a great story about Heather Gomez and her coach at South El Monte H.S, Alex Rosales. Heather, who is a sophomore at South El Monte H.S., led the Eagles Soccer team to their best season ever. She was their leading scorer and was named the Mission Valley League’s Most Valuable Offensive Player. The South El Monte H.S. soccer team went on to win the C.I.F. State Southern California Division V Regional Championship and Coach Rosales was named C.I.F.SS Division 6 Coach of the Year. Good going (Side note - all of Coach Rosales’s staff are alumni of South El Monte H.S. This is something we see throughout the EMUHSD which is another reason there is so much enthusiasm within the district encouraging our students).
…A longtime supporter of youth programs, dating back to her time serving on the Rio Hondo College Board (longer ago than either one of us likes to admit) Supervisor Solis and the Board of Supervisors passed a motion calling on the State Legislature to maintain the current timeframe for emergency caregiver funding. In a statement The Supervisor said, “Kin caregivers-relatives and family friends-are the backbone of our child welfare system. Foster children do best when they are in their care: they remain with their siblings, endure fewer placement changes, and experience less trauma. Kin caregivers are essential to reducing the child welfare system’s reliance on group homes and supporting our foster parent recruitment efforts. In fact, 52% of caregivers in L.A. County are kin caregivers. However, emergency caregiver funding that supports children will decrease in July 2019 if the State Legislature does not take action”. Supervisor Solis ended her statement with the following, “The State must maintain the current funding scheme for kin caregivers to ensure stability and a loving home for our foster children. These children and their families deserve nothing less”. Thank you, Supervisor Solis. These kids and their families are our neighbors, they are the kids who will use the new stadium at El Monte H.S. or play for Coach Rosales, so thank all of you who remember “it’s all about the kids!”
“Working Overtime”
“The Last Time I Saw Cesar Chavez” In 1976 I got a call from the office of Congressman Edward Roybal - the legendary Eastside lawmaker wanted a favor. I was the Director of Sales for the Holiday Inn in his district and the United Farm Workers (UFW) needed a place to hold a meeting and none of the big hotels in Los Angeles would rent them space, so the Congressman was asking me for help. I had worked for several hotels in Las Vegas, which was a union town, so I was use to union business, I knew that the UFW had had some problems with some of the older, established unions but that wasn’t any of my concern so I told the Congressman that I would be happy to have them, his office assured me that if there was any problems to let them know and that they would probably pay cash for anything they ask for. That was the beginnings of a great relationship. I booked several of their meetings and got to know their leadership. Cesar Chavez would come by when he was in the area and they were a great bunch
(although they scared the owners of the hotel, they would always
by Dick James El Monte invite our staff, the maids and the houseman to join them for lunch or during breaks and would share their meals with them and I think that the Working Overtime continued on page 13
“Connie’s Comments” “You better mind your Ps and Qs, Missy,” the home economics teacher said to a girl’s snarky comment. Isn’t it funny how some things come into one’s memory? The teacher’s admonishment has popped into my mind countless times but I really didn’t know what it meant. To the rescue comes Anne Donofrio-Holter who emailed me what she thought were interesting factoids. It appears in early days, beer was sold in taverns in pints and by Connie Keenan quarts. It was up to the bar maid to El Monte keep track of the beverage each of her tables ordered so a proper bill of whiskey cost the same amount. could be presented at the end of the If a cowhand was low on cash he round. New bar maids were told to would give the bartender a cartridge mind (keep track) of how many P’s in exchange for a drink. This be(pints) and Q’s (quarts) each of her came known as a “shot” of whiskey. tables ordered. I always thought it Later, because there were argumeant something like being proper ments about how much was fairly and quick with responses. I guess I poured, a standardized pour glass get over the barrel on that one. was developed. Since we’re talking of being It’s getting late and as I always OVER A BARREL, if you youngsaid to my kids, “Nighty night. sters have ever heard the phrase, it Sleep tight and don’t let the bed meant you were in real trouble. In bugs bite.” the days before CPR a drowning Did you ever wonder where victim would be placed face down SLEEP TIGHT came from? Well, over a barrel and the barrel would early beds were made with a woodbe rolled back and forth in an effort en frame. Ropes were tied across to empty the lungs of water. It was the frame. A straw mattress was rarely effective. If you are over a then put on top of the ropes. Over barrel you are in deep trouble. time the ropes stretched, causing If talking to my grandson Joey is the bed to sag. The owner would any indication, the “in” bar drink then tighten the ropes to get a better for his age group is whiskey. Do night’s sleep. you have any idea where the term, I love Memory Foam! So I need “A SHOT OF WHISKEY came not sleep tight or mind my Ps and from? Q’s. I don’t drink whiskey and I Grandma Connie is going to tell never EVER want to be over you. In the old west a .45 cartridge a barrel. for a six-gun cost 12 cents. A glass Connie’s Comments continued on page 10
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Student Runners from Madrid and Kranz Complete LA Marathon by M. Earle, Contributing Writer, Mountain View School District El Monte
Strong minds and strong bodies, that’s what members of the Kranz Intermediate School and Madrid Middle School Students Run L.A. (SRLA) teams have. Displaying unwavering courage, determination, endurance, and strength the athletes from Kranz and Madrid successfully participated in the 34th annual Los Angeles Marathon as part of the SRLA program. The student runners were among roughly 3,250 teens from SRLA programs at 185 schools across the county taking part in the grueling 26.2 marathon from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica on March 24. In total, over 24,000 participants from all 50 states and 63 countries took to the streets for the scenic “Stadium to the Sea” course, which
features a landmark every mile. Running the 26.2 miles the students not only learned what it takes to finish the epic marathon but discovered that hard work and determination will get them across any finish line in life. The focus of the SRLA program, which has been offered at Kranz and Madrid for many years, is to challenge students to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved health by training them to run marathons. Students train alongside their volunteer mentors to complete the Los Angeles Marathon, and through this life-changing experience, discover their best selves and learn how to make plans for the future. The SRLA program provided Kranz and Madrid’s runners with two pairs of sneakers and race day
uniforms, as well as entrance into mini-marathons and other races prior to the L.A. Marathon. Led by their dedicated coaches, from Kranz, Alice Shum, Edmundo Ayala, Marcos Garcia, Kenneth Gutierrez, Ruby Huesca and Peter Soto and from Madrid, David Dorf, Kristi Dorf, Jessica Dominguez, Janette Salce, Melissa Geary and Lupe Weimer, the two teams began training in September and participated in several running events including 5k and 10k runs as well as half marathons leading up to the final challenge of the 26.2 mile L.A. Marathon. Through participation in SRLA, the students learned to set goals and felt a great sense of accomplishment when they achieved their goal of completing the 26.2 miles. “Congratulations to these amazing students and their coaches for showing extraordinary physical and mental endurance, and for greatly representing their schools, the district and community,” said Lillian Maldonado
French, Superintendent. “We are extremely proud of all of them for showing great determination, focus and courage, and for achieving their goal,” she said. Proud of their L.A. Marathon Finisher medals, the students agreed that completing the marathon was a lifechanging experience that challenged them mentally and physically and required a lot of time and sacrifice. But, in the end, showed them that they are capable of reaching goals and that nothing is impossible!
On March 21, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the City of Baldwin Park held its annual job fair attracting over 750 eager job seekers. Rain did not deter a healthy crowd who stood in line and braved the elements to attend today’s successful event. Participants were then exposed to resume building, on-site interviews and tips for landing their
ideal job. Mayor Manny Lozano stated, “Our City Council knows that many of our residents are looking for high paying quality employment and we are honored to have facilitated this opportunity. Job growth continues to thrive in the fields of health, construction and hospitality and we
Over 750 Attend City of Baldwin Park Job Fair
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Side Hustles and the Gig Economy
A side hustle is exactly what is sounds like a flexible second job, either part or fulltime, done in addition to a fulltime position to generate extra income. The emergence of gigbased companies like Airbnb, Uber and Etsy has made it easier than ever for people to have a side hustle. Some popular side gigs include renting out apartments, driving for rideshare companies and selling handmade products online. Additionally, freelance writing, editing and de ‐ signing for the web are prevalent types of side hustles. If you're delivering pizzas after work to generate extra income you've got a side hustle and are part of the gig economy. While side hustles are often associated with making a hobby into a source of income, most people turn to them because they need the extra cash. Many people working side hustles are millennials struggling to find well paying jobs and pay off student loans. However, studies also show that older Americans are starting to use side hustles to boost their retirement
savings. If you’re thinking about taking on a side hustle, be sure to choose something you enjoy doing. This way your motivation to work during your free time will be high. In most cases,
How to Keep Your New Year’s Budget Resolutions
Many of us resolve to tighten our budgets after the holidays. Be SMART to help you keep your financial resolutions in 2019: Specific Make your resolutions specific. Resolutions like “spend less money” or “stick to a budget” are too vague and don’t explain how you’re going to change your financial habits. target a specific area for improvment such as reducing your grocery bill by half or paying off one of your credit cards.
Tips for Getting Rid of Student Loans
Living with student debt can be demoralizing, but it doesn’t have to Once that loan is paid off, you attack the take over your life. Here’s how to second highest interest rate combining take charge of your student loans. the minimum payment of both loans, Make a Budget
If you don't know what you're money is doing, you can't tell it where to go. Money loves to work. Give it a job and a title. Write the job and title on an envelope and treat it like an office. Every month that money goes to work paying off your debt and helping you live a better life.
Make a Payment Plan Knowing the value and interest rate of each of your loans will help you figure out how to pay off your loans efficiently. Use a student loan calculator to find the best repayment strategy for your situation, ta king into account loan interest rates.
however, you shouldn’t depend on what you earn from your side hustle. Keep in mind the side gig is temporary and can be feast or famine. The availability of freelance work tends to fluctuate, making it a source of income that’s unreliable. Side hustles are great for paying off existing debt. Don't use a gig to increase your lavish lifestyle. The lifestyle becomes addicting, then you wonder why you're exhausted and still broke.
given available resources. Don't plan on taking your significant other on a date night once a week if you're working part time as an Uber driver. (ed note: Buy Flowers Instead!) Time Sensitive Specify when the result can be achieved. Deadlines work. Use them. With the right planning and mindset, you’ll find it’s possible to stick to your New Year’s budget resolutions after all.
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Use the Snowball Method
plus any money unaccounted for in your budget.
This is a great method for paying off any debt. The time it takes to pay off gets shorter and shorter because the snowballing payment gets bigger and bigger.
Don't Give Up. As long as you make payments part of your budget, you’ll be living within your means while slowly but steadily paying off your loans. Consider finding other ways to supplement your income (a roommate, a second job, etc.) and try to maintain your frugal student lifestyle to keep living costs in check.
This is all about momentum. Make minimum payments on all loans. If you have money that is unaccounted for in your budget, pay toward the loan with the highest interest rate.
Five Ways to Teach Kids About Personal Finance Financial literacy begins at home 5. Teach them the wisdom of the and the earlier children develop good piggy bank. It's not about the money spending habits, the better. Here are when they're little it's about the four ways you can teach your kids habit. A great way to get kids about saving money and living engaged is to let them make their own. It's amazing what you can do frugally. with an empty container and some It's not just a lesson in life skills, it's way to spend time with your kids, imagination. and it's a lot of fun too. We want a better life for our kids 1. Pay in cash. Using cash instead and whether you like it or not, money of cards when shopping with kids is necessary to create comfort and take will help them better understand care of others. how money works. Consider giving Taking the time to teach kids how them the cash to count out when it’s to spend money responsibly will help time to pay — they’ll get to practice prepare them for a lifetime of good financial habits. their math skills.
Measurable Analyze last year’s holiday spending. If you overspent during the holidays, 2. Show the benefits of comparing January is the ideal time to look back prices. Encourage kids to look for at your December expenses. Although You need some quick wins in the lowest prices at the store and you may not be ready to think about order to stay pumped enough figure out if you’ll get a better deal next ho liday season, revie wing your to get out of debt completely. by spending more to buy larger finances now will help you plan for quantities. Make it into a game to Dave Ramsey next year so you don’t make the same see who can spot the best deal first. spending mistakes. Added Bonus: this is a great way to teach them the concept of value. Achievable Establish shortterm and longterm 3. Set tangible goals. Let kids know goals. Maybe your longterm that you’re saving as a household for goals are to buy a house and something they want (such as a trip save enough to retire at 65, to Disney World or a pool for the but your shortterm goals backyard). This will help teach them include saving for a family about cutting out unnecessary vacation and buying a new expenses to save for something car. Both types of goals need bigger down the road. to be factored into your overall financial plan. Short 4. Let them do the grocery term goals motivate you to shopping. If your kids are older, stay on budget because have them choose their meals for the they’re more easily achieved. week, then make an ingredients list, find the items needed at the store and pay for everything in cash. Realistic State what results can realistically be achieved,
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COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
ACROSS 1. Obama to Harvard Law School, e.g. 5. Structure named for 31st President 8. *Academy of Country Music Awards broadcaster 11. Mike Myers’ 2008 role 12. Dumpy establishment 13. Go “Boo!” 15. Somebody ____ 16. Black tropical cuckoo birds 17. Spasm of pain or passion 18. *Grand Garden Arena location 20. Unagi, pl. 21. Liz of “30 Rock” 22. As opposed to B.S, pl. 23. Caesar’s Palace, e.g. 26. Takes and hopes for a ransom 30. Any mountain peak 31. Major airline 34. Bibliographical abbr. 35. Part of a ticket, pl. 37. Drench 38. Israel’s neighbor 39. Millimeter of mercury 40. Like #40 Down 42. Octopus’ defense 43. Regards highly 45. Mr. Miyagi’s forte 47. *Used to crank up the volume 48. Novelist Zola 50. Sushi restaurant offering 52. *Host of awards show 55. Madagascar primate 56. Enthusiasm 57. Adopted son of Claudius 59. 12 for AA attendee 60. Pluribus 61. U2 guitarist 62. *Shay’s other half 63. Giant Hall-of-Famer 64. Don’t let it hit you on your way out?
DOWN 1. Wrinkles are a sign of this 2. Quiet time 3. Major in the sky 4. European breakfast staple 5. Australian canid 6. Type of deadly flu 7. “M*A*S*H” ____ hall 8. *Hall-of-Famer Smith, June Carter’s ex 9. *The Osbornes, colloquially 10. “Monkey ___, monkey do” 12. Animal in Phillip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” 13. Lieu 14. *Entertainer of the Year contender 19. Cupid’s mom 22. Auction action 23. Social class among Hindus 24. Certain saxes 25. Sudden growth 26. Yachting cap 27. Skylit lobbies 28. House coat 29. Quench 32. Schools of thought 33. Spinning toy 36. *”____ ____ in the End” 38. Biblical shall 40. Tinkerbell, e.g. 41. Inside info 44. Eastern V.I.P.s 46. Harnessed 48. AudienceÆs approval 49. *Bebe Rexha’s “____ to Be” 50. Bristle 51. End of grace 52. Office communique 53. Do over 54. Cogito, ____ sum 55. Dropped drug 58. Poetic over
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owners worried about them organizing). About ten years later, I had left the hotel and I had an office in Boyle Heights at the corner of Brooklyn (now Cesar Chavez) Blvd. and Soto above the Payless Shoe Store when I was approached by the Mexican-American Labor Council to help organize their 25th Annual Dinner. We put together a great event, the Dinner was sold out. It was rumored that Cesar Chavez would be there but not confirmed. At the Dinner there were two tables in the back of the room that me, my partner and our staff sat at and the other had the guys from the Laborers Local. The ticket price was pretty steep, so we comped their table and in exchange they did a lot of work setting up and selling tickets for us. These two tables were the worst tables in the room, the Maria-
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chi’s had better seats when in walks Cesar, from the back. Well of course this created a big stir, all of the big shots, the VIP’s and sponsors wanted Cesar Chavez to sit with them but instead he stopped and ask Louie Martinez, the President of the Labor’s Local if he would mind if he sat with them. So there sat the most famous man in the room at the worst table in the house and made those at his table the proudest group at the event. Cesar came over to my table, thanked us for our help and it was sad to see up close the toll that the Fast’s had taken on his health, but although his body was weaken his spirit wasn’t or his dignity. Cesar Chavez March 31,1923 - April 23,1993 Rest In Peace
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of gender inequality mobility and economic challenges. As part of the council’s mission, it created the Girls Empowerment Summit to inform and inspire girls about careers at Metro and across the transportation industry. “This summit is an excellent way of highlighting work the Women and Girls Governing Council is doing to promote Metro’s E3 Initiative to Expose, Educate and Employ the next generation of transportation professionals,” said Metro Chief Policy Officer Elba Higueros, who leads the Women and Girls Governing Council. “We are making a pro-
hope to connect our residents with solid employment.” One of the largest employers in Baldwin Park, Kaiser Permanente, was present at today’s job pavilion. Rita Reyes, Kaiser Permanente’s Recruitment Consultant had this to say: “Kaiser is really big on partnering with the community. Having a presence here allows us to reach out and hire local residents. It is our way of giving back.” The City worked overtime in attracting potential employers including, Kaiser Permanente, U.S. Census and Fed Ex. “Today we had over 44 employers who provided informational booths and on-site interviews.” said Victor Viramontes, Management Analyst, Community and Economic Development Department.
found difference in the way girls today think of their career paths and job options following high school.” The council and the summit are important efforts toward realizing two key components of LA Metro’s Vision 2028 Strategic Plan: increasing equity and cultivating the transportation workforce of the future. “Here at Metro, we are solving complex problems, building infrastructure and moving the economy forward in the most populated county in America,” Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington told the girls in attendance. “We could not do what we do without the hard work, dedication and expertise of the talented women who work at Metro.”
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California Renters Qualify for Homeownership But Lack Financial Knowledge to Purchase
While low affordability is the biggest obstacle most renters face in becoming homeowners, 14 percent of California renters can afford to purchase a home but are foregoing homeownership partly because they don’t have the financial knowledge to do so, according to research findings by the California Association of REALTORS®. Of the nearly 6 million California renters statewide*, 826,000 could qualify to purchase a medianpriced home in the county in which they reside. Five in 10 who qualify to purchase a home are white (51.4 percent), 12 percent are Asian, more than one in four is Hispanic (26.9 percent), and 6 percent are black. A lack of financial literacy is one of the biggest barriers preventing renters from becoming homeowners. Nearly threefourths (73 percent) believe a down payment of at least 20 percent is required to purchase a home, and 72 percent are unaware of loan programs that require less than 20 percent down payment. Additionally, nearly seven in 10 (69 percent) would purchase a home if they could put down a lower down payment.
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hit the ground running, took the assignments I gave them and I was in awe at how well they performed,”
Dominguez said. “They also learned a great deal about themselves and they showcased their teamwork. They took turns operating the robot because they knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses.”
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and are excited to see their parents in class at their school. Fourth grader, Yoram Sandoval says, “I wish I had art for homework like my mom does!” Lead instructor, Josefina Miramontes, is so proud of her students, “You know, many of them were afraid to
even draw in the beginning. They thought they couldn’t do it. But, together they encouraged each other and look at the results. It’s just so wonderful to be a part of something like this.” The class will return next year to study seven more art masters. The students all vow to return and the instructors are already planning for the fall.
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day, it was Crazy Socks Day! Friday, was “Seuss-for-All” marking the culmination of the Literacy Week activities. Students were encouraged to wear all of their Seuss “swag”, including cat whiskers. They brought blankets and stuffed animals and gathered outside, all over campus to read with their crossage Tiger buddies. At the conclusion of the read-out, principal Gannon announced that together the New Temple Tigers read a total of nearly 100,000 minutes in just four days! The winning class in each grade will receive the Cat in the Hat perpetual trophy to keep in their classroom for one year. Congratulations New Temple School on another outstanding community engagement event!
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Representatives from surrounding school districts including Roberto Lopez, EMCSD, and Brian Bristol, Rosemead High School principal, were on hand, as well. Police officers from the El Monte PD and deputies from LAC Sheriffs were a big hit with the Tigers Readers from South El Monte High School and California State University, Northridge shared their educational journey and Valle Lindo alumnus and author of Two Houses and a Boy, Jasmine Floyd, read her book and talked with the students about her life as a children’s book author. John and Donna McEntire, Duarte Elks Lodge 1427, along with members of Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Lodge 1328 gave every third grader
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tors and additional seating for up to 100 guests. The $6.6 million project was funded by Measure D. “This beautiful facility marks the beginning of a new era for El Monte High School,” Superintendent Dr.
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Edward Zuniga said. “Our Board of Trustees has made enhancing our classrooms and athletic facilities a priority, and I want to thank our community for voting yes on Measure D and supporting our efforts to ensure our students have high-quality environments in which to learn.”
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El Monte High School celebrated the complete renovations to Lion Stadium on March 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured are El Monte Union Superintendent Dr.Edward Zuniga, Board of Trustees Vice President Florencio F. Briones, Member Carlos G. Salcedo, Member Maria Morgan, Clerk Ricardo Padilla, President David Diaz and Principal Robin Torres.
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The all electric buses, which accommodate 72-passengers, will be a cost savings to the District, reducing bus maintenance costs because there is no transmission or engine to maintain. The buses are also equipped with air conditioning and seat belts and produce zero emissions, resulting in cleaner air. MVSD was commended by Blue Bird and A-Z Bus Sales for its commitment to green energy with Blue Bird zero-emission school buses. The City of El Monte also recognized the District for its effort to integrate electric vehicle technology by providing safe, clean, and sustainable transportation for the city’s children. “We are thrilled to see our all-new Blue Bird electric school buses going into the hands of customers for the first time,” said Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “With zero-emissions, our electric school buses provide the cleanest possible environment for our customers and the children they transport. Also, with battery technology constantly advancing and becoming more efficient, we foresee a great future for growth.”
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