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Cogswell School Coin Collection Results in $596.33 Donation to Philippine Relief by Michele Earle El Monte
Wanting to do their part to help the residents of the Philippines as they recover from Typhoon Haiyan which struck the country in early November, the Cogswell Elementary School Cubs held a three-week coin collection. For three weeks students dropped their change into containers in their classrooms and the daily efforts resulted in a $596.33 donation to the Red Cross for the
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Philippine relief effort. “The students were aware of the devastation the typhoon caused and we talked about it at our morning assemblies and everyone agreed they wanted to help in some way,” said Gerardo Yepez, Cogswell principal. “I’m very proud of our students for working together and wanting to help the victims in the Philippines.” From kindergarten through sixth grade, all students participated in the fund-raiser and the class with the largest donation will get to enjoy a pizza party. “It feels good to help others,” said Abigail Torres, sixth grader. “I got $4.75 of my own money out of my piggy bank to donate and I’m glad I did.” Third grader, Anissa Estrada was also happy to bring
her change and help the Philippines. “It’s sad what happened to the people of the Philippines and it is good that our school raised money to help them.” Millions of people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powCogswell School held a three-week coin collection resulting in a $596.33 erful storms donation to the Red Cross for the Philippines Relief Effort. on record to make landfall and cause catastrophic dam“Every little bit helps in offer some support to the age to the Philippines. The situations like this,” said Red Cross and the families Cogswell family hopes that Yepez. “The relief efforts in the Philippines.” their donation will provide will be needed for a long some help. time and we are glad we can
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a world with equality for all. Today, his dream lives on at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC. Open to the public, the newest memorial on the National Mall is the fourth to honor a non-president and the first to honor a man of color. The memorial was designed as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and will forever serve as a monument to the freedom, opportunity and justice for which he stood. Opened 48 years after Dr. King’s stirring “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC welcomes another great leader to the National Mall. A visit to the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is a must-see on any trip to the nation’s capital. The memorial is situated on a four-acre site along
the Tidal Basin, adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and sharing a direct line of sight between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. It is open daily, with park rangers on site from 8 a.m. to midnight. The centerpiece of the memorial is a 30foot statue of Dr. King. His likeness is carved into the Stone of Hope, which emerges powerfully from two large boulders. The two
boulders, which started as one, represent the Mountain of Despair. The boulders are split in half to give way to the Stone of Hope, which appears to have been
thrust forward toward the horizon in a great monolithic struggle. The Stone of Hope and the Mountain of Despair together represent the soul-stirring words from
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local E V E N T S B OA R D Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library to Add Early Learning Area for Young Children and Families by Diana Garcia Monterey Park
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library has been awarded a grant in the amount of $4,500 as part of the California State Library’s Early Learning with Families 2.0 Initiative (ELF) in order to develop and expand early learning opportunities for children and families within the library. As part of the grant,
Following a major disaster, police, fire and medical professionals may not be able to fully meet the demand. People will have to rely on each other to meet the immediate life saving and life sustaining needs, particularly in isolated neighborhoods that may be cut off from the main roads for a period of time. The CERT program provides private citizens with basic skills that will enable them to handle their own needs and then to respond to their community’s needs in the aftermath of a disaster. A total of 20 hours of instruction is provided.
the Children’s Department will add a new early learning and literacy area which will include child friendly furniture, fixtures and toys for young children and their caregivers to use in the library. The Early Learning with Families area will launch in February 2014 and will be available to families during
the library’s open hours. The equipment and toys - which include a play kitchen, a puppet theater, a lego activity table, a magnetic wall, a play carpet and toy cars, building blocks, puzzles and other learning activities will be made available on a rotating basis.
COURSE LOCATION:
Temple City Council Chambers 5938 Kauffman Avenue Temple City, CA 91780
WHEN:
Friday, January 17, 2014 Saturday, January 18, 2014 Sunday, January 19, 2014
The training course will be presented as a weekend class, beginning on Friday evening and ending on Sunday afternoon. The course curriculum will cover the following modules:
Friday, Jan. 17
Saturday, Jan. 18
Sunday, Jan. 19
Disaster Preparedness Disaster Psychology
Disaster Medical Operations I Disaster Medical Operations II CERT Organization
Disaster Fire Safety Light Search and Rescue Terrorism and CERT
CERT training is offered free of charge
San Gabriel Mission High School Presents:
To enroll please contact: Bryan Ariizumi (626) 285-2171 ext. 2336 bariizumi@templecity.us
Singing with Kapamilya* A charity concert for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
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El Monte’s Family Adventure Shuttle Travels to the California Science Center Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride to another exciting destination on the El Monte Family Adventure Shuttle. The City of El Monte’s Family Adventure Shuttle will travel to the California Science Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, leaving El Monte’s Trolley Station at 10 a.m., and departing from California Science Center at 4 p.m., for an estimated 45-minute ride (depending on traffic). The price for this round-trip shuttle is $6 per person / includes free admission to The California Science Center. Family Adventure Shuttle tickets must be purchased in advance, with the last sale date on Jan. 22. To purchase tickets, please visit El Monte’s Trolley Station Office during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Office is
close for lunch from 12:301:15 p.m.). Children must be at least two years of age to ride on the shuttle, and children under 12 are to be accompanied by an adult. El Monte’s Trolley Station, located at 3650 Center Avenue, is one block west of Tyler Avenue, on the corner of Valley Boulevard and Center Avenue, next to the Metrolink Train Station. El Monte’s Family Adventure Shuttle is designed to provide families the opportunity to share adventures together, creating lasting memories. Each month the Family Adventure Shuttle will leave from El Monte’s Trolley Station and travel to local and regional locations. Family Adventure dates and times will vary each month depending on the excursion.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen How fast the first two weeks of the New Year have gone by. Holiday’s are always great to look forward to and coming up this next Monday, January 20, 2014, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. “I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream…a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” These were the words of Martin Luther King Jr., a black Baptist minister, speaking in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., at the largest civil rights rally in the history of the United States. Since that day the words “I have a dream” have become the symbol of Martin Luther King, Jr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. He earned degrees from Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary and then went to Boston University, where he earned a doctorate. He married Coretta Scott in 1953 and settled in Montgomery, Alabama becoming pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Shortly after, he led a black boycott of the segregated city buses. King was then asked to lead a new organization called the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The goal was to win equality for black people, avoiding violence while striving for their aims. His pursuit of justice won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. On April 4 he was shot and killed by an assassin. King’s death, at the age of 39, was mourned by the whole world. Since 1986 his birthday has been a national holiday in the United States, celebrated on the third Monday in January. Two other notable dates in January are: Thursday, January 17, Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday and Thursday, January 23, National Handwriting Day. EL MONTE NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE Baseball signups are in progress. To save some money, sign up before the Early Bird Deadline of January 17, 2014. Children ages 5 -6 may sign up for T-Ball, AAA will be ages 7-8, Minors 9-10, Majors 11-12 and Juniors 13-15. Registration includes: Jersey, Hat, Basic picture package and a season
trophy. Tryouts will be held on February 22, 2014. Contact for more information: email.info@yahoo.com. If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, lose weight or just be healthy, the City of El Monte offers a great solution. THE EL MONTE AQUATICS CENTER, Aeroquatics Program offers a variety of training, including ZUMBA, Aqua Zumba, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Yoga and others. Classes are held on land or in water by Certified Instructors. For more information phone 626-580-2213 or Email: www. ElMonteCA. gov. FREE TENANT RIGHTS WORKSHOP will be presented by the City of El Monte and The Housing Rights Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. At the Jack Crippen Senior Center, 3120 Tyler Avenue, El Monte. To RSVP, phone Marlene at 800-477-5977, ext 1105. The COVINA WOMAN’S CLUB will present “A WINTER WONDERLAND” FASHION SHOW on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at their beautiful clubhouse, 128 San Jose Avenue, Covina. Doors will open at 11:00 AM. Fashions by Magnolia and music will be provided by Jay Munns. $35.00 includes the Banquet Luncheon. For further information contact Chairman Linda Koontz at 909-5933906 or Co-Chairman Ina Ruan at 626-358-6809. For Reservations: Katy Phillips at 626-331-8675. DVAC, Covina Women’s Club Domestic Violence Action Coalition, will hold their first meeting of the year on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Covina Woman’s Club, 128 San Jose Avenue, Covina. Social time: 11:30 am and meeting begins at 12:00 Noon. The Covina Woman’s Club DVAC is dedicated to keeping the community aware about issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, child abuse and all forms of violence. The coalition meets the third Monday of every month at 12 Noon at the Covina Woman’s Club. It is open to everyone and there is no fee to join. If you are interested in joining the coalition, contact Directors Kim Plater at kimplater@ aol.com or Alice Slaughter at kenalice2@earthlink.net. Start the New Year right… take care of yourself and help take care of others. See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Student's Corner Self Society
Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.
by Ashley Lanuza
Human nature can be, in its rawest form, selfish. Our self-centered tendencies, to think for only ourselves and our own company, are prevalent throughout history and our current environment. In the eighteenth century, Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, may have arguably been a selfish woman. She spent extravagant amounts of money on her infamous dresses, while the country of France suffered in poverty and lack of simple foods, such as bread. Selfishness is also prevalent in our American society. Often, you see
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people walking without a second thought of those around them, shoving and pushing other people. Other times, you, or someone you’ve seen, is struggling, and yet no one gives a helping or caring hand. What is society, but a community of people? A community needs each other for true support, strength, and possibility to thrive. Our society is nothing without other people. As we become more self drawn because of distractions such as phones and media, we become less of a society. We become a group
of people, eyes glued to anything but each other. Where is our support system if we don’t give a hand, a smile, an acknowledgement? As we barrel into this New Year, I hope that there is one resolution you will keep in mind: to make society a true community. It should be your personal mission to help those who need help, whether a stranger, friend, or foe. Our challenge, every single day, is to disrupt the cycle of a selfish society, and to give ourselves up for each other, for the community that we need to truly live.
Pasadena’s Cheeseburger Week -Vote for Your Favorite by Paul Little Pasadena
The public is invited to take the Cheeseburger Challenge and vote for their favorite cheeseburger at www. pasadenarestaurantweek. com<http://www.pasadenarestaurantweek.com> during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week. Cheeseburger Week takes place from Sunday, January 12th through Friday January 17th. Voting in the Cheeseburger Challenge remains open through Sunday, January 19th.. Cheeseburger Challenge categories include
Favorite Burger Restaurant, Favorite Lunch Counter Burger, Favorite Sit-Down/ White Table Cloth Burger, Favorite New Burger Restaurant, Favorite Beer and Burger, Favorite Sliders and many other categories. Everyone is invited to celebrate the birth of the cheeseburger in the home of the Cheeseburger: Pasadena, California, from January 12 -17, 2014, during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week.
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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chalk Talk EVERY STUDENT, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY
CALENDAR 1/20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 1/22-24 – Final Exams 1/27 – Student/Teacher Free Day 1/28 – Second Semester Begins 2/05 – Board of Trustees Meeting/6pm 2/10 – Lincoln’s Day Holiday 2/17 – President’s Day Holiday
EMUHSD Pajama Drive Benefits Those Less Fortunate by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Once again, El Monte Union High School District staff showed their generosity to others as staff, board members and consultants contributed 42 pair of pajamas in every size and color to be donated to the needy this holiday season. Spearheaded by the District’s grant writer Martha Schirn, at the conclusion of the clothing drive just prior to Christmas, the pajamas were delivered to
Lillian Rey of the El Monte/ South El Monte Emergency Resources Association to be distributed to the homeless. According to Schirn, for the past several years as the holiday season approaches, school district personnel have helped needy families in the community. “Our thanks to everyone who gave so generously,” said Schirn.
“I am extremely proud of our staffs at each school site, our students and district personnel, who give repeatedly to help those less fortunate in our community in 2013,” said Nick Salerno, superintendent. “The Christmas pajama donation event has now become a tradition that helps many children and families in our community.”
South El Monte High School Awarded Chevron Robotics Grant by Anne Donofrio-Holter
South El Monte High School has been awarded a $1,250 Chevron grant for a VEX robotics kit which students will build for the next VEX robotics competition. “When we learned of the grant, it was too late for us to build a robot for the high school world championships, however, it enabled us to attend the competition and hopefully all that we learned will be put towards the building of a robot for the next one,” said South El Monte High School teacher Javier Solorzano. “This will allow us time to learn all the nec-
essary skills to build a competitive robot and allow us time to do fundraising for any expenses the grant may not cover.” The VEX Robotics World Championship “is a gathering of top robotics teams from around the world to celebrate their accomplishments and compete with and against the best of the best.” The competition provides students with opportunities to design and build robots using the skills that they have learned in class and to compete at local, state, national and international competitions. According to Solorzano, in
preparation of the next competition, students will apply math concepts and engineering principles to develop their design, apply computer design skills, especially scale and dimensioning, build models, modify designs to meet the required criteria, evaluate and redesign to improve outcomes and participate in various competitions. Solorzano will evaluate student learning through pre and post quizzes and record levels of participation, responsibility and interaction during group work as well as measure success in critical thinking,
South El Monte High School Band Fares Well at Band Review by Anne Donofrio-Holter
The South El Monte High School band did itself proud at the recent Loara High School Band Review, capturing first place in the 3A division. A band review is a competition where up to 40 bands compete against each other, this one, hosted by Loara High School in Anaheim. According to South El Monte High School Band Director Raul Guerrero, all competing bands, color guards and drill teams are broken up into divisions based on where each group is expected to rank. 1A is the lowest division and 6A, the highest. “Our band also beat schools in higher divisions and two of the schools in the 6A division,” said Guerrero. “The band also earned the seventh highest score overall of the 40 bands compet-
ing from Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.” The band’s score at Loara of 91.9 also marked the highest score by a South El Monte High School band in the school’s history. “We also easily beat our District competition,” added Guerrero. “Mountain View, El Monte and Arroyo High Schools.” Many of the higher division ranked bands tend to have large numbers of participants, as many as 80 to 100, or more. “South El Monte’s high score and placement of seventh overall is very impressive because we only marched a band block of 22 musicians,” said Guerrero. “We are currently marching the smallest parade block in Southern California and
thoroughness and creativity in VEX robotic endeavors. “Thanks to Chevron, this grant helps fund the first VEX robotics team in the history of South El Monte High School,” he said. “I’m confident that our team will be successful and will learn many skills such as teamwork, good communication and hard work.” “We are very grateful to Chevron for giving our South El Monte High School stu-
dents this wonderful learning opportunity,” said El Monte Union High School District Superintendent Nick Salerno. “The students are excited about the project and look forward to its outcome.”
Arroyo, Rosemead Graduates Honored by Pasadena City College by Anne Donofrio-Holter
are still able to compete at a high level.” The school’s drill team won sweepstakes (best overall) for the fourth year in a row in the 3A division with color guard coming in fourth. Drum major Alicia Delgado took fifth place overall. The band has since reached a new high, 92.15, after competing at the Chino Invitational Band Review. “We are very proud of our band students on reaching this new level and all our students in the band program that continue to be a source of pride for our school,” said Principal Oscar Cisneros.
El Monte Union High School District graduates Huong Dang (Arroyo HS), Vivian Lo (Rosemead HS) and Olivia Tieu (Rosemead HS) have received “Honors at Entrance” recognitions from Pasadena City College. The Pasadena City College Parent, Teacher and Student Association (PTSA), along with the Pasadena City College Scholarship Fund Association, sponsor the Honors at Entrance program to acknowledge the academic excellence of incoming freshman that are 2013 high school graduates. To be considered for this honor, students must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better in grades 10 through twelve, must be first time students entering Pasadena City College from a high school
within the United States and must enroll in 12 or more units for the fall 2013 term. Recipients were honored at a special ceremony where they received a $500 scholarship and will have the designation of Honors at Entrance posted to his or her permanent academic record. Each recipient also qualifies for membership in Alpha Gamma Sigma, a community college honor society. The Pasadena City College PTSA is one of only two PTSAs based on a community college campus and has been serving PCC students, faculty and staff since 1941. “We are very proud of our graduates and wish them continued success as they pursue future goals,” said El Monte Union High School District Superintendent Nick Salerno.
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Time Jockey CAMPO DE CAHUENGA by Joe Castillo
by David Montgomery-Scott Rosemead
the Campo de Cahuenga to sign the Treaty of Cahuenga which included the Articles of Capitulation or surrender. Commandant Stockton was furious that Fremont arranged, signed and negotiated the treaty without his review and approval. Fremont countered that he doubted that General Pico would have even signed the treaty knowing that Fremont was going to arrest him according to Stockton’s’ orders, and took it upon himself to work directly with General Pico. After the American conquest of Mexico City, the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ending the War with Mexico and ceding California and the American Southwest to the United States. On September 8, 1850, California was admitted to the United States as the 31st state of the union. ….
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Articles of Capitulation…. On January 13, 1847, the Treaty of Cauenga (Cahuenga) was signed by Lt. Colonel John C. Fremont and General Andres Pico at the Campo de Cahuenga adobe. One-hundred and sixty-six years later, a reenactment of the historic event was re-staged in front of a crowd of 140 onlookers at the historic site of the remains of the Campo across the street of Universal Studios in Universal City. Dignitaries such as Los Angeles City Councilmembers Tom LaBonge, Paul Krekorian and California Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian, attended the event along with other civic and historical groups which included the firing of two replica cannons from the 1770’s. After many failed attempts to purchase the current Southwest United States from Mexico, the United States declared War on Mexico on May 13, 1846. By July and August, the U.S. Navy occupied all California ports and met little resistance in the process. But in Los Angeles, American rule was unorganized and ineffective allowing a rebellion of local Californios and expulsion of residing American forces. As the rebellion spread, the Californio forces grew stronger in Southern California, and ultimately challenged the military forces of General Kearney. In the Battle of San Pasqual, General Andres Pico and his Californio vaqueros defeated General Kearney, sending a message to the United States that complete control of California would take longer than expected. American commanders Kearney and Stockton regrouped and drafted a plan to retake control of Southern California. They ordered American troops under the command of Lt. Col. Fremont to travel south from Monterey and ordered another collection of forces to come north from San Diego. General Pico realized his outmanned and outgunned troops were in trouble of being annihilated and opened up communications with Lt. Col. Fremont to draft an honorable surrender of his Californio forces. Fremont knew that Stockton had issued an order to arrest Pico, dead or alive, and secretly agreed to discuss the terms of surrender without involving commanders Stockton or Kearney. After favorable terms were negotiated, Fremont and Pico met at
City of Rosemead’s Annual Lunar New Year Family Festival
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The City of Rosemead will welcome the New Year with a multi-cultural event that will feature live local and professional entertainment, great food from Kogi BBQ and other food trucks, a variety of merchandise booths, and youth and family activities. The community is invited to enjoy an international family celebration in Today’s Small Town America! The City of Rosemead is hosting its annual Lunar New Year Family Festival
on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 9155 E. Mission Drive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call Rosemead’s Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 5692160.
Temple City High Student Earns Trip to Massachusetts Institute of Technlogy by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
Temple City High School senior, Vincent Tsang, has earned a trip to the Zero Robotics final competition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge in 2014! Along with one team member from Florida, Vincent placed first out of eighteen alliances in the United States and third out of thirty international alliances. This is Vincent’s third year participating in the Zero Robotics competition. TCHS Senior, Albert
Chen, assisted Vincent with projects over the past three years. The goal of the competition was to program a satellite to avoid obstacles and get to a laser as fast as possible. Once the laser was obtained, students had to rotate it so that it could shoot an object that moves across 3-D space starting at 90 seconds. As part of the final competition at MIT, an astronaut will run student programs on “floating” SPHERES
satellites in the International Space Station. Temple City High Schools serves students in grades nine through twelve in the Temple City Unified School District. For more information about TCHS, call 626548-5042.
Lucky Chinese Dragon on Display in Monterey Park
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Local nonprofit organization Project NEO is providing a 70 foot handcrafted Chinese Dragon to be on display in Monterey Park City Hall (320 W. Newmark Avenue), beginning January 15th, 2014. The official unveiling will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the lobby and will feature opening remarks by Project NEO CEO Mary Wong, and
Mayor Teresa Real Sebastian. Another highlight of the ceremony will be a demonstration by Jeff Chan, of the Immortals, who is providing the Dragon and other artifacts that will be on display. This is a part of the
celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year; the display is scheduled to be up through the end of January. For more information on this exhibit, please contact Anna Chu, Project NEO Board of Director Secretary, at 888-761-2080
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Students Get a Morning Moo by Arlene Bury El Monte
Getting a morning moo! Students at Shirpser, Gidley and Rio Hondo were visited by the Mobile Dairy Classroom this week. During the 45 minute assembly Dairy Council instructor, Efrain Valenzuela, explained the anatomy of a cow, how milk goes from a cow to a kitchen refrigerator, agriculture technology and milk processing along with lots of new vocabulary. Valenzuela also touted the importance of healthy eating and
getting 60 minutes of activity every day. Four-year old, thousand pound “Milky Way” was the star of the show until Valenzuela introduced “Bull’s-eye” – a two-week old bull calf. Students oohed and aahed as Bull’s-eye was brought out and were thrilled when Valenzuela announced that they would all get the chance to pet the calf. While waiting in line to pet Bull’s-eye, Rio Hondo first grader, Edgar, said he liked the
cow and remembered the phrase, “Mammal mothers make milk.” Edgar went on to say that this was not the first cow he had ever seen but he said, “I liked this one the best.” Cynthia Traino, Assistant Superintendent, and Virginia Chavez, Director of Instruction were on hand to watch the assembly at Rio Hondo. Both were happy to see the students engaged and learning – and both were eager to pet the calf, too. Adults and students
enjoyed the interactive and engaging Mobile Dairy Classroom assembly. The Mobile Dairy Classroom is funded by California dairy producers and processors and has been in existence since the 1930s.
Madrid Middle School Woodshop Receives Donated Wood by Michele Earle El Monte
Wood working is alive and well at Madrid Middle School in the Mountain View School District, as students hone their skills in John Wynn’s Woodshop classes. Creating a variety of projects throughout the year, students go through a lot of material, and the past years budget cuts have put a crimp in the school’s ability to purchase needed materials for the class. Thanks to a generous donation from Erik Nakamura, owner of Giant Robot in Santa Monica, a Little Osaka based store, magazine and art gallery, featuring Asian and Asian American popular culture, Madrid’s woodshop students are able to continue to create projects. Wynn is a fan of Naka-
mura’s Giant Robot shop and artwork, and Nakamura is an advocate for vocational art and developing creativity in students. Nakamura’s father is in the construction industry and wanted to support the woodshop students. Realizing that woodshops are a rare find in today’s schools, he happily collected scrap materials from his job site and donated the lumber to Wynn’s woodshop class. “I was very happy to receive the call from Erik stating that he and his Dad wanted to donate the wood to my class,” said Wynn. “It’s really nice wood and the students will be able to create a lot of things from it.” The donations will continue throughout the school year, as Nakamura and his
IS NOW ON TWITTER! father continue to gather scrap materials from job sites for use in Wynn’s classes. “It was really cool that we got the donation of wood,” said Carlos, an 8th grader who is building a wooden skateboard in class. “We will use the donated wood to make individual projects in class,” said Wynn. “Students can make a variety of things like name plaques, walking toys, jewelry boxes, and even dog houses.” The 7th and 8th graders in the woodshop classes learn to use the scroll saw, drill press, planer, buffer, grinder, disk sander and other woodworking tools to create their projects.
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WEBB'S RULES SERVES YOU RIGHT by Eugene R. Webb Here’s a few suggestions to live by; They may not be easy, but give it a try. You may be happier than you’ve been before; And never know who’ll be knocking at your door. We all have the right to be wrong now and then; But not make the same mistakes over and over again. Please keep in your mind that there really is no other; That can and will love you like your loving Mother. Positive thinking is always the very best way to go; At least I have found it to be so. It’s okay to have several irons in the fire; Just be honest and never be a liar. I can tell you what’s more than just a guess; Don’t discuss money with those who have more or less. When your talking to people don’t ever shout; Just give them the benefit of the doubt. I believe in always going the extra mile; And the best way to do it is to wear a big smile. It’s good to know when to be quiet or speak out; Making choices is what life is all about. Think twice when you make a plan to invest; High prices does not mean that is the best. There’s times that we want to push our luck; But it usually will cost us more than a buck. No one ever told us that life would be fair; But we’re the ones who need to be ready to share. Some people feel playing cards is a waste of time; It think it’s a great way to exercise the mind. Keep it simple in whatever you choose to do; In life it makes it a lot easier to get through.
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Valley Vista Services and Renaissance Corp. Shower Magnolia Learning Center Students with Gifts by Michele Earle El Monte
Giving back to the community and putting smiles on children’s faces is exactly what Valley Vista Services and Renaissance Corp. did as they set out to bring joy to the students at Mountain View School District’s Magnolia Learning Center (MLC). For the second year in a row, the two organizations have provided a wonderful outpouring of kindness for MLC’s students. “We want the kids to feel special,” said Alicia Escalera, director of municipal services at Valley Vista. “It’s all about them and we are so happy to be able to present them with gifts and treats for the holidays.” The special day featured a ride aboard a huge Santa’s sleigh, a float Valley Vista Services built for the City of La Puente Christmas Parade, gifts, stockings and a pizza lunch. “I am so happy to be a part of this great day,” said Oliver Mojica, president of Renaissance Corp. in Pasadena. “We started last year and I wanted to continue to do more for the kids here at MLC so we got some other sponsors and we were able to provide them with some
great gifts.” The students were excited to receive their presents which included remote control cars for the boys, make up kits for the girls and specially designed MLC sweatshirts, as well as stockings full of goodies. “We hope to continue this tradition each year and make it bigger and better,” said Dave Perry, president of Valley Vista Services. Alicia and Oliver do a great job coordinating the event and I’m happy to be a part of it.” MLC’s staff members were so happy for the kids and enjoyed all the excitement as well. “We are so thankful to Valley Vista and Renaissance Corp. for this unbelievably, joyous day for our students,” said Sharon Durall, teacher. “For our students to see how much these people love and care about them is huge. It encourages them to go farther, reach for their dreams and accomplish great things. We are truly blessed.” An additional gift of brand new Van’s tennis shoes was presented to four students who completed their behavioral contract goals. A pair of Van’s tennis shoes awaits
each MLC student and will be given to them as they complete their contract. When students get to MLC they set up individualized behavior goals and come up with strategies to reach their goals in a three week period. If they step out of line they must start over with their three week goal. Accord- Students enjoyed riding on a huge float, decorated by Valley Vista Services. ing Terri Thomas, MLC administrator, The outpouring of kindness to the students included gifts, treats and lunch. The were thrilled with remote control cars and the girls enjoyed the gift of the Van’s boys receiving make-up kits. New Van’s tennis shoes were purchased for all the shoes is a great instudents and they will receive them as they complete their behavioral goals. centive for students to work hard at their wonderful event. It truly shoes, the color is perfect Here is all You Need to Know goals and complete them. does make a difference to and the make-up kit is great “The four students receivour students and we apprecitoo. They really made our 11401 Valley Blvd Suite 208 El Monte, CA 91731 ing the tennis shoes have ate all the efforts more than holidays awesome.” done a great job completing you will ever know.” The outreach certainly their goals and I know each The excitement was infecsucceeded in bringing smiles Call Today of our students will work tious as students unwrapped to the kids’ faces, and both 626-478-2127 Free Direct Deposit hard to complete their goals their gifts and delighted in Valley Vista and RenaisSpanish Services too and we can’t wait to the kindness shown to them. sance Corp. look forward to FREE Estimate present you with your shoes. “It is so nice of the comdoing it again next year. We are so grateful to Alicia, panies to do this for us,” “Remember to work hard, www.BaruchandAssociates.com Dave and Oliver and everysaid Ximena Rodriguez, stay focused and listen to one who contributes to this 8th grader. “I love my new your teachers,” said Mojica. “Each of you are capable of achieving great things and we are all here for you, encouraging you and wanting what’s best for you and look forward to hearing about all your accomplishments.” Mountain View School The City of El Monte will be hosting several community workshops to participate District superintendent, in developing the Urban Greening Master Plan. Key topics will include: Lillian Maldonado French thanked Valley Vista and • Community Meeting and Workshop • Feasibility of creating Renaissance Corp. for all D i g I n ! Thursday, January 23rd, 2014, 6:00 - 8:00PM community gardens on both they have done for MLC’s Grace T. Black Auditorium public and private property students and families. 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte • Local food production “MLC is a special place, through urban farming, • Arbor Day Celebration it has a little piece of all of edible schoolyards and California Arbor Week our schools, and by being March 7-14, 2014, Date and location TBD creation of farmers markets here supporting MLC, you • Accessibility to healthy food • Community Meeting and Workshop • Encourage sustainable support all of our District Thursday, April 10th, 2014, 6:00 - 8:00PM practices in food production schools and we thank you Grace T. Black Auditorium 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte for that,” said French. For more information call:
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FANVIEW By Joe Torosian
Question The NFL, with all of the other major sports in the country, tries to make a big deal about its diversity. Yet, as the NFL listed its finalists for the hall of fame this weekend two names were again missing off the list. Former Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Flores who led the silver and black to two Super Bowl titles in 1980 and 1983 and Jim Plunkett his quarterback who led both of those teams are not in consideration for the hall of fame. Both are Hispanic, but unlike its efforts to reach out to all other groups, the NFL seems to ignore these two Here’s a good question, if the Carolina Panthers had won on Sunday, would we be hearing about head coach Ron Rivera’s Hispanic lineage in the media or from the NFL? When You Saw... ...Plunkett surviving New England and San Francisco in the 1970’s it was the equivalent of surviving Normandy Beach in football terms. Both teams were a nightmare. Quote of the Weekend “Savoring that special, once a year moment, when New Orleans season comes to an end...”---Me, on Twitter Saturday after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New Orleans Saints in the NFL playoffs. Prep Football Last week we said the silly season was set to begin (massive changes in local football coaches) and sure enough it hit hard with the resignations of Ryan Maddox at Monrovia and Jason Martin at Duarte. Expect more. Did You Know...? ...That Gene McCallister was the first football coach at Monrovia to take them to a title game in 1935. However, that is not the “did you know”...To give you an indication of how much the country has changed in 79 years and what life was like in 1935, did you know Wildcats running back Lee McNeil, who was AfricanAmerican, was described in local papers then as “Monrovia’s speedy negro ace” not only in the body of the stories but also in the headlines? His nickname was “Little Comma.”
Happy Birthday this week to: 1/16: Arcadia defensive coordinator Eric Elias turns 29. 1/16: El Monte assistant coach Miguel Zarate Jr. turns 27 1/20: Former Arcadia quarterback Travis Gowan turns 26. . Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net
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600 Wins For Coach Hoffman by La Canada Monrovia
How long does it take to win 600 basketball games at the high school level? For La Canada boys basketball coach Tom Hoffman it took 28 years. Roughly around the time Marty McFly was getting into a time machine for the first time, Hoffman took over the Spartans basketball program and hasn’t looked back. His 600th win came Friday night, and the plaque awarded him will go on his mantle with two his CIF titles. “When you’ve been at one place this long it’s because there have been great kids.
It’s a great community and just great kids,” said Hoffman. There have been other things that have come up over the years but I always wanted to stay at La Canada High School.”
Tom Hoffman and his team after notching number 600. photo by Duane Barker
Maddox Steps Down at Monrovia Monrovia
Monrovia head football coach Ryan Maddox stepped down last Tuesday after leading the Wildcats program for six years. The announcement shocked many in the local football community as Maddox, in little more than a half decade, had risen to legendary status. Maddox completes a six year run at Monrovia unlike any other in school history. The Wildcats have gone 69-14 overall, including a perfect 30-0 in Rio Hondo League play since 2008. Six playoff appearances, six semifinals appearances, four title appearances, three titles, and one state appearance. With replacement talks soon to begin names such as former Monrovia head
coach Steve Garrison as well as former Azusa head coach Craig Schuster, who both currently serve on the Wildcats football staff, have surfaced along with offensive coordinator Don Davis. Maddox cited the reason most often given in this current coaching climate that the responsibilities running and maintaining Ryan Maddox. Photo by Tim Peterson a high school football program are very taxing on his family time.
Jason Martin Resigns at Duarte Duarte
Jason Martin has stepped down as head football coach at Duarte High School after two seasons. Martin led the Falcons to a 7-5 record in 2013, and their first playoff appearance and victory since 2008. Combined Martin went 12-10 overall (5-5 in 2012) guiding the program. “I have numerous colleges that are willing to give me a shot, so I don’t want this window of opportunity to close,” said Martin on Saturday afternoon. “I’m in the process of making my decision on where I will coach. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the DUSD, our administration, and the athletic department so I wanted to give them
as much time as possible to hire a new coach and make a smooth transition.” Martin, who attended
both Monrovia and Muir High Schools, will finish the school year teaching at Duarte.
Jason Martin. Photo by Joe Torosian
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By Tim Peterson
That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@midvalleysports.com.
Arcadia is easily the class of girls basketball in the area. Both Gabrielino and San Gabriel, however, are teams to watch as league plays gets set to start. The problem for the Matadors in the Almont League is the Mark Keppel Aztecs. Stay tuned.
1. Arcadia Apaches: 12-2
9. Baldwin Park Braves: 5-9
2. San Gabriel Matadors: 10-7
10. Monrovia Wildcats: 4-9
3. Gabrielino Eagles: 9-6 4. Rio Hondo Prep Kares: 7-3 5. South El Monte Eagles: 8-5 6. Arroyo Knights: 8-8 7. Temple City Rams: 6-7 8. El Monte Lions: 6-6
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The last few years, the off season has been just as interesting as the actual football season. Stay tuned. There are a lot of coaching job openings in the NFL also but the season isn’t over. I like Denver and Seattle this weekend to advance to the Super Bowl. Seattle has too much defense for San Francisco and Denver has too much offense for New England. As for the big game itself? I’m rooting for snow.
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The Peterson Principal It’s January and that means its time for coaching changes in high school football. Okay so where are we at now? There were two more resignations just last week. Both seemingly came out of the blue. Jason Martin stepped down at Duarte and Ryan Maddox resigned after six successful seasons at Monrovia. Although to call Maddox’ run successful is like calling Jerry Rice a good receiver. In four of the six seasons he had the Wildcats in the CIF Championship game and he won three. In the other two seasons he made it to the semi finals. Successful? Sure. But it’s more like elite. “What a ride!” said Monrovia assistant Mike Minter. It’s because of that terrific ride that you begin to wonder how many titles Maddox could win over say a ten year period. Five? Six? Well unfortunately now we will never know. It’s also because of that run that we question Maddox’ reasons for stepping down. He cited things such as moving up to a position in administration and spending time with family. Both are admirable and probably with every other coach it wouldn’t be given another thought. But when you have won as much as Maddox has it makes you speculate that he might have his eye on bigger and better things in coaching. Martin said he was indeed looking for bigger things when he announce he was stepping down at Duarte. “I have numerous colleges that are willing to give me a shot so I don’t want this window of opportunity to close,” he said. Good for Martin. He’s still young, has had high school coaching experience and knows that he wants to make it a career. For him it was definitely time to move on. What else? At La Canada interviews will be starting January 24 for the head coach position. James Sims is being replaced after a two year stint. Cal will also begin interviews this week to replace the departed Jim Arnold. There’s a big name in the mix. San Gabriel is still open as well. Chris Williams resigned last month at Baldwin Park and the Braves are searching for a successor. And Greg Gano has returned to the San Gabriel Valley, taking the job at Wilson. Any more to come? Could be. There are a couple of coaches that are still on the fence. We’re hearing they could jump soon. Of course on the other hand, they might not and then it’s not news.
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Some of these schools have had nice non-league results, but it is in league, which begins next week, that all the tales will be told. The team that is the most fun to watch is the third ranked Rams. They run, they shoot, they play defense, and then they do it again.
1. Gabrielino Eagles: 12-3 2. El Monte Lions: 11-6 3. Temple City Rams: 8-6 4. South El Monte Eagles: 6-4 5. Monrovia Wildcats: 7-7
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What's in the Stars?? Aries Thursday and Friday are perfect for getting things done around the house -- you may decide to initiate a repair or clean-up project that’s been simmering for months.
Taurus Midweek brings a golden opportunity to talk about your feelings with someone close. Open up and don’t hold back on anything.
Gemini
"WINTER FUN" ACROSS 1. Kenyan warrior 6. That male 9. *____ down snow pile to build fort 13. Graven images 14. E in B.C.E. 15. Coveted publicity spot 16. Flooring choice, pl. 17. Bag in Paris 18. Get up 19. *Ice fisherman’s gear, pl. 21. *Christmas, e.g. 23. Of a female 24. Farmer’s joy 25. Nile viper 28. Famous bus rider 30. Comes clean 35. Denials 37. “National Velvet” author Bagnold 39. Like 1950s style, today 40. Put one over 41. Paisley in paisley fabric, e.g. 43. Large aquatic tetrapod 44. Impede 46. Lush 47. *”I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters, and threw up the ____” 48. Sci-fi weaponry 50. Snaky swimmers 52. Yellow river tributary 53. “Twelve ____” of “Gone with the Wind” 55. Feverish 57. *Cozy fabric 61. Dough 64. Sanctioned by law 65. Boiling blood 67. Pontifical 69. Convex molding 70. Convent dweller 71. Manicurist’s file 72. Pay for work 73. Down Under bird 74. Ranee’s wrap
DOWN 1. Technology school 2. Mine entrance 3. Solo activities 4. First in Hebrew alphabet 5. Federal Reserve in relation to U.S. currency 6. Hitler’s deputy 7. George Gershwin’s brother 8. “_____ Man” (Village People) 9. Reality TV actress Spelling 10. Full of enthusiasm 11. ___ Verde National Park 12. Mouse to a snake 15. Less agitated 20. Intro 22. Stupid person 24. Groups of lay people 25. *Winged impression 26. Composer of U.S. military marches 27. *Hides or skins used for hats and gloves 29. *From above in winter 31. Shorter than seconds 32. Scarecrow stuffing 33. Jagged, as a leaf’s edge 34. *2014 Olympic site 36. ___ gin fizz 38. Can be done in our out 42. Manuscript sheet 45. Quick, to Dora 49. Ed.’s request 51. *To be hit in winter? 54. “A Fish Called Wanda” star 56. Andean animal 57. Move like lava 58. Bulgarian money 59. All excited 60. Cairo’s waterway 61. MaÓtre d’s list 62. Copycat 63. Fabled racer 66. *Hot buttered ___ 68. Caustic chemical
Listen carefully to what your friends are trying to tell you this week. Someone who’s remarkably stable will advise you to try something slightly risky.
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Your contributions at work or at home on Monday reflect your unique nature, and should surprise more than a few people . Thursday and Friday bring a welcome respite from that madness.
Leo Spend extra time with friends midweek -- their energy should give you just what you need to recover from your temporary slowdown.
Virgo You’ll want to use your legendary organizational skills to bring your people together in some new way. Your altruistic side is brought out in a big way this weekend.
Libra Things aren’t quite as they seem on Monday, so take a second -and a third -- look before making up your mind about what to do next. Your good energy midweek drives you to try new things.
Scorpio Thursday and Friday bring a surge of powerful emotional energy that should put you at peace with your choices.
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Sagittarius Watch out for dates or other oneon-one interactions, as you may be a bit grumpy and less able to present your good side.
Capricorn The middle part of the week brings people out in a way that makes communication much simpler and more straightforward
Aquarius If you’re looking for love, or wondering if your current relationship is right for you, expect things to sizzle in a big way midweek.
Pisces This could make for a busy week as you play catch-up, but for the most part you’re happy to be so engaged with people.
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