Vol. 52, No.42
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Halloween
Halloween is one of the most favorite holidays children love because it is associated with costumes and getting lots of candy. But, what do we really know
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about Halloween? Halloween is celebrated on October 31st every year. Reference books tell us that the name Halloween means “hallowed” or “holy evening” because it takes place the night before All Saints’ Day. There are many superstitions that surround Halloween. History tells us that long ago the Celts believed that on Halloween “the souls of the dead were allowed to return to their homes.” And, it was told that in England some of the villagers and farmers would build huge bonfires and kept them burning all night long to frighten away the evil spirits. Also, the Druids, an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain, “believed that on Halloween ghosts, spirits, fairies, witches and elves came out to harm people.” But after many many years, superstitions have lessoned for most and Halloween has become a festival of
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parties for people young and old, dressing up in all kinds of costumes. Halloween has also traditionally been associated with symbols. In England apples are in connected with Halloween just like pumpkins are popular in the U.S. Today for most people, Halloween is a light-hearted holiday and gets us ready for Thanksgiving. The most important thing to remember is to “trick or treat” safely. Wear costumes that don’t hinder your vision. Bring flashlights so you can see where you are going. Wear reflective items on your clothing so drivers can see you. Don’t go out alone – go with adults. Check with your local communities to see what other events they are sponsoring. Please remember that whatever you are doing for Halloween -- do it safely. HAPPY HALLO WEEN TO EVERYONE!
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Dia de los Muertos
History tells us that Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a 2-day festival that takes place every November 1st and 2nd. This celebration is strongly associated with Mexico, however, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin American cultures. Typically, the celebration honors the lives of the dead by celebrating with
food, drink and activities that the dead enjoyed in life. Those who believe in these traditions, feel that on Dia de los Muertos, “the dead are also a part of the community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with their loved ones.” Some of the most familiar symbols seen on Dia de los Muertos are the skulls
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and skeletons, or in Spanish known as “calaveras and calacas.” Dia de los Muertos in Catholicism is known as All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day November 2) and are celebrated accordingly. This much honored tradition is a wonderful way to remember those in your life that have passed on, but forever live in your heart.
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El Dia de los Muertos: Exhibition at Museum of History and Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario. ends Nov. 3. Admission is free. Hours are noon-4 p.m. ThursdaysSundays. 909-395-2510 or ci.ontario.ca.us. Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare: Three haunted houses based on his horror films, live rock performances. 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Thursday and Sundays, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdaysthrough Nov. 2. $30. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. GreatAmericanNightmare. com or fairplex.com. Wicked Lit: Selections from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and Washington Irving. Runs until Nov. 2. Mountain View Mausoleum and Cemetery, 2400 Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena. (More than 2,000 steps so wear comfortable walking shoes.) Tickets, $45-$50, and information at UnboundProductions.org or 323-332-2065. Night of the Living Zoo: for ages 21 and older. The L.A. Zoo will be turned into a theater of mysterious and macabre delights, costume contest, fortune tellers, special effects, live music, creepy cocktails and food trucks, 7p.m.-midnight Friday, rain or shine. The zoo is at 5333 Zoo Drive,
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Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 323-8502000. Halloween Carnival: for ages 12 and under, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Finkbiner Softball Fields, Dalton Street, between Wabash and Cullen Avenues, Glendora. Game booths, costume contest, munchies. 626-914-2357. Frightfully Fun Halloween: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31, costume contest, doggie costume contest, for all ages, registration starts 3 p.m. at Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave. Trick or treat on Myrtle Avenue, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31. Old Pasadena Halloween Celebration: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Free storeto-store trick-or-treating, free haunted photos at One Colorado Courtyard, outdoor
screening of “Hotel Transylvania” (starts at 6 p.m.) and “Beetlejuice” (starts at 8 p.m.). oldpasadena.org/halloween. Halloween Carnival: for ages 12 and younger, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Finkbiner Softball Fields, Dalton Street, between Wabash and Cullen Avenues, Glendora. Game booths, costume contest, munchies. 626-9142357. Halloween Howl and Fun Zone: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive, Duarte. Wear a costume and come for carnival games, music and the fun zone. For thoses 12 and younger, with an adult. Fun zone is $3, carnival games are 25 cents.
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in Griffith Park, near the junction of the Ventura and Golden State freeways. $50. lazoo.org/nightofthelivingzoo. Halloween Carnival: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, games, crafts, fortune teller, and temporary tattoo booth. Tots costume contest for ages newborn-2 and 3-5 are 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Pumpkin contest, all entries by 6:30 p.m. Covina Park, tennis, basketball, and bandshell area, Fourth Avenue at Badillo Street, Covina. 626384-5340. Huntington Chamber of Horrors: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30. Creepy carnivores, predatory plants. For ages 5 and older, fee of $10-$15 includes one accompanying adult. Register 626-4052128. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanic Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Glendora Village: Preschool and elementary school students may visit merchants from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31. Treats are also available at Glendora City Hall and Community Services, at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Glendora Avenue. Village Plaza will be decorated to use at backdrop for family photos. The Phantom of the Opera: silent film, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, $36-$66, Walt Disney
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Sandra Fay ' Sandy ' Pender Died October 5, 2014 Sandra Fay “Sandy’ Pender went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She passed away at the Clara Baldwin Stocker Home. She was born on August 10, 1945 to William J and Martha Fae Pender in South Gate, California. She was preceded in death by her father, William J Pender, her mother, Martha Fae Long Pender, and her sister Kathleen Sue Federico. Sandy is survived by her brothers, James B.“Jamie” Pender of Spicewood, TX, David W. Pender and wife Jeanne of Paramount, CA, Rebecca A. Ceragioli, great niece whom she raised and adopted her as her
daughter in her heart, her step-daughter Andrea and spouse Maggie BelmonteMoore of Sacramento, CA, nephews William J Pender of Arlington, TX, Paul P. Pender of Austin, TX, and nieces Janna S. Pender of Arlington, TX, Amy Lorigo of New Orleans, LA, and three great nieces Jeanette Vazquez of New Orleans, LA, Jay Wylde of New Orleans, LA and Karma Lorigo of New Orleans, LA. Sandy enjoyed her career in banking starting in 1967 at the age of 22 through October 2014 when she was a Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer at Chino Commercial Bank in California. She loved to square dance with the ‘Funsters’ square dance club in Covina, CA and danced with Great Niece (aka Daughter) Rebecca and Brother Jamie at four National Square dances.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen HALLOWEEN is nearly here! The official observance for this year is Friday, October 31st. DON’T FORGET THE CANDY FOR TRICK OR TREAT! The Halloween customs that we observe had their beginnings very, very long ago. They came from the belief of the druids (priests of ancient Gaul and Britain). To protect themselves further from the mean tricks of the bad spirits they offered good things to eat. They also disguised themselves. Thus we celebrate Halloween by offering candy for “Trick or treat” and wear costumes and masks. Halloween is a most wonderful time for family togetherness. Making costumes, decorating cupcakes or cookies, and carving a pumpkin. The pumpkin is the original Jack-O-lantern in the United States and Canada. For those who are going out trick or treating, remember the safety rules: 1. Be careful when crossing streets. 2. Carry a flashlight or other form of light. 3. Never eat any treat until it has been inspected by an adult.BE SAFE and have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The WOMAN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE EXPO is being held on Friday, October 31st at the Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena. Starting at 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, a Free Conference, Expo and Morning Preliminary Session & Continental Breakfast will be held. With over 30 workshops, health, beauty, exercise, female related cancer and more. Sign up for workshops at www. socalhealthconference. Org. The Wellness Expo and Vendors includes medical experts, book signings, free massages, free manicures, free makeup and beauty tips. The Young Adult Commission will focus on the needs and workshops for young women and the morning preliminary session will focus on preliminary health care. A Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00. There is limited seating and reservations are a must. Email: lkennedy@ llkassociates.com. The Sierra Mar District of Business and Professional Women met for their Fall Conference on Saturday, October 25th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Room, 888 Montebello Rosemead. The meeting was called to
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order by President Mary Jo Kolakoski at 9:00 AM. The introduction of Officers was conducted by President Kolakoski with a special introduction for guest Rita Cazares, President of the El Monte Women’s Club and Honorary member of the El Monte Business and Professional Women. Morning programs were: “A Review of State Propositions” presented by Sally McMahon and Marie Palmeri from the League of Women Voters and from Pasadena City College Veterans Services, Ms. Carol Calandra, speaking on “Serving those who served.” Pasadena City College has a proud heritage of serving veterans since World War 11. PCC offers a variety of services, including Women Veterans Services, legal consultations, tutoring, a Wellness nurse, health services and a free massage given by volunteer massage therapists, substance abuse prevention and Veterans Suicide Prevention Training. If you know of a veteran who needs help, give them this information contact: Patricia D’Orange-Martin, Coordinator, Veteran Services Pasadena City College Email: pddorange-martin@ pasadena.edu or phone 626585-7226, ext. 4. Luncheon Speaker, Michelle States, Captain of the El Monte Police Department, gave a most interesting and informative talk on how she became a police woman. The afternoon program was presented by Carol Sauer who spoke about Crossroads, transitional housing for women who have been released from prison. Ms. Sauer told the stories of three women who had been incarcerated for 23, 27 and 29 years. A report on the recent California State Conference was given by Mary Ann Wesson, District Nomination Forms were distributed by Marie CliftonStancliff, Announcements were made and the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm. Objectives for the organization are: To advocate on state and national legislative issues of importance to women; to promote personal and professional development for women and to foster connections among women to promote BPW and its members. Enjoy these beautiful days. See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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TRICK OR TREAT
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Night of October Thirty-First is quite a scene; For that's the night we call Halloween. Kids rollicking around in costumes of all kind; With only trick or treat on their mind.
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Halloween is a very scary night; With witches on broomsticks in flight. And kids running up and down the street; You can hear them yelling, "Trick or Treat". Pranks and practical jokes are all in fun; Halloween is really enjoyed by the young. So on that night when your doorbell rings; It will be Trick or Treat that the kids will sing. I know it's a day most of us could live without; Not wanting to hear the kids yell and shout. But the children think it's all just fine; So they are out having a rollicking good time.
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So I'm warning you to be aware; For there will be kids everywhere. Just fill their bag with something neat; There will not be a trick, if you give 'em a treat.
The Tooth Fairy Pays a Visit to Students at La Primaria Elementary by Michele Earle El Monte
La Primaria School’s kindergarten and first grade students got a special treat when the Tooth Fairy paid a visit to their classrooms, passing out new toothbrushes to every child. Welcomed with smiles and excitement, the Tooth Fairy, dressed in a light blue, sparkly gown with big, beautiful glittery wings, shared the importance of healthy teeth with the students. “I love getting healthy teeth,” said the Tooth Fairy. “It’s very important that you brush your teeth two The Tooth Fairy shares the importance of healthy teeth with students at times a day and floss. La Primaria School. I don’t want to see rotten, dirty teeth under “I want all of you to be said a kindergartner who’s your pillows, just good, sure to brush and floss your eager to lose her first tooth. clean, healthy teeth.” teeth. Also, be sure not to “Great, I will be visiting Several toothless students eat too much candy. It is your house soon to collect eagerly shared that she very bad for your teeth. It’s that tooth!” said the Tooth visited them when they lost important to practice good Fairy. their teeth. dental health and replace La Primaria’s principal, “You were just at my your toothbrush every two Tony Lugo appreciated the house,” exclaimed a kindermonths and be sure to visit special visit by the Tooth gartner in Mrs. Lau’s class. the dentist,” said the Tooth Fairy and was happy to see “I lost my first tooth and I Fairy. the students so excited about put it under my pillow and The toothbrushes were taking care of their teeth. you took it.” provided by Dr. Jerry Lanier, “We are grateful to Dr. The students spent the DDS, who also provides Lanier for the tooth brushes week studying about oral dental screening for the and I know our students will hygiene and the Tooth schools in the Mountain put them to good use and Fairy’s visit was a perfect View School District. work hard to keep their teeth way to conclude their les“Look Tooth Fairy, I have healthy,” he said. sons. a wiggly tooth right here,”
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What's in the Stars?? ARIES If you’ve been planning a long trip by air, Aries, today you might doubt whether you should continue with your plans.
TAURUS Today you might feel too overwrought to concentrate on whatever goals you’re trying to reach, particularly if they’re financial.
GEMINI You tend to be pretty selfassured, Gemini, but self-esteem issues dating from long ago could surface today.
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ACROSS 1. Range 6. Group of exercise reps 9. A large number or bunch 13. "I am _____, hear me roar" 14. In the past 15. Bilbo Baggins' land 16. Eye opener 17. Negative conjunction 18. Dip a ___ _ the water 19. *Team with most World Series titles 21. On the shore 23. If you do this you shall receive? 24. Type of Asian food 25. On most pants and skirts 28. High fidelity 30. Elevated box 35. October birthstone 37. Winningest Super Bowl coach 39. Run off, as in couple 40. Have the blues 41. Russian prison 43. *Go to extra innings when the score is this 44. "Bravo! Bravo!" e.g. 46. Strong review 47. Spanish Surrealist 48. Kind of monkey 50. *1972 World Series MVP, ____ Tenace 52. Newsman Rather 53. Easy to pull and hard to push 55. Rub the wrong way 57. *First non-U.S. team to win World Series 61. *First World Series losers 65. Dodge 66. *1925 World Series hero and HOFer, ___ Traynor 68. Put up with 69. *A hard hit ball 70. Funerary vase 71. Fiji's neighbor 72. *2013 World Series ended with one for Cardinals 73. Teacher's ___ 74. Atones, archaic
DOWN 1. Like a tree in the wind 2. RC, e.g. 3. Yemen's neighbor 4. Winter wear 5. Catch in a net 6. "Without" in French 7. Freudian topic 8. Pentateuch 9. Pest command 10. In ____ of 11. Sportscaster ____ Andrews 12. Direct one's way 15. *Reason for 1994 World Series cancellation 20. Increasing or adding to, often used with "out" 22. CO2, e.g. 24. Farmland under cultivation 25. *Reggie Jackson's forte 26. Geologic period 27. Syrup flavor 29. *Minimum games played in modern World Series 31. Big Bang's original matter 32. Sheep or buffalo, e.g. 33. Met's offering 34. Xe 36. Grassy land tracts 38. Cleanse or wash 42. Genius, pl. 45. *______ Field, where Braves hosted 1999 World Series 49. Chronic drinker 51. Misprints 54. *When it landed in 1996, Yanks were champs 56. Shish _____ 57. Be a snitch 58. Hodgepodge 59. *You need more than opponent to win a game 60. Lyric poems 61. Closely confined 62. Like Tim of "A Christmas Carol" 63. U2 guitarist 64. Red one and Yellow one, e.g. 67. Anger or wrath
CANCER Today you might feel a bit bloated and slow, Cancer, which could interfere with your daily routine.
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VIRGO A subject of interest that you’ve been pursuing could bring up some deeply buried emotions today, Virgo.
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LIBRA This could be a confusing day for you, Libra. Financial issues might be complicated by computer glitches or failures in communication.
SCORPIO Financial issues might have you and your partner a bit more on edge than you need to be, Scorpio.
SAGITTARIUS Today your intellect is flying high, Sagittarius. A number of new ideas, perhaps about political issues, might excite your curiosity and cause you to spend hours in the library.
CAPRICORN Your imagination is working overtime today, and you might spend hours at a computer writing.
AQUARIUS A conflict between your responsibilities to family and obligations to friends could rear its ugly head today, Aquarius.
PISCES Dissatisfaction with certain job conditions might come to a head today
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‘Time Jockey ’ Mission Perspective by Joe Castillo
Mission San Gabriel Views …. Any place that is over 200 years old will surely have a history which is interpreted in many different ways. As time passes and memories fade, we are left with what has been recorded from the past. One publication, San Gabriel Mission and the Beginnings of Los Angeles, written in 1927 by Father Zephyrin Engelhardt, provides insight into the happenings and events at the Mission during its early years. Included in the publication are reports written by Father Junipero Serra, the founding and resident missionaries, military officers and political officials. The book is very unique in its presentation with many views presented from the missionaries themselves based on events and communications with both Spanish soldiers and Native inhabitants. The book starts off with the naming of the Mission after St. Gabriel. In 1770, Viceroy Carlos Francisco de Croix submitted a resolution to establish a string of Missions in California. The petition had been submitted by Father Junipero Serra, who sought to establish a string of five new Missions north of San Diego to San Francisco Bay. As locations were being identified, Father Angel Somera and Father Pedro Cambon traveled north with Captain Pedro Fages and identified the site of the Mission San Gabriel. It was to be built along the Rio de Nombre de Jesus de Los Temblores (River of Earthquakes) as named by the 1769 Portola Expedition but today known as Rio de Santa Ana (Santa Ana River). Father Pedro Font, chronicler of the De Anza Expedition, had identified local inhabitants as friendly members of the Beneme nation and also of the Jeniguechi tribe. The native males wore no clothes, appeared peaceful and somewhat good hearted, while the females wore clothing of animal skins and were smaller in stature. The Fathers recorded that relations were going well with the natives until one of the soldiers wronged the wife of one of the primary chiefs of the rancheria. The chief wanted to extract revenge on the soldier who committed the act, and called together the member of the tribe to find and kill the offending soldier, who was located while tending to the livestock. The band of natives angrily
moved against the soldier and began to shoot arrows at him. Fearing for his life the soldier loaded his musket, aimed and fired at the chief, striking and killing him. The natives stopped and for the first time saw the effects of a rifle and the power of this weapon. The native retreated while the soldiers and some of his fellow men picked up the body of the chief and carried him back to the military quarters. Captain Fages ordered the chief’s head to be cut off and placed on a pole to be displayed for the Natives so that they would be fearful of the Spanish soldiers and their weapons. The natives stopped coming to the Mission and work slowed significantly. Finally, the Fathers heard word of what had happened and sought a resolution from Captain Fages and even representatives from the King of Spain. Eventually, the offending soldier was sent to a northern Mission to the frustration of the local Natives as a more serious punishment was not applied. The constant misdeeds by Spanish soldiers against the local Natives with the Missionaries playing the role of peacemaker would be a continuing theme of life at Mission San Gabriel ….
TCUSD Honors Temple City Kiwanis Club by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized an outstanding student from the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Accompanying the student was her teacher Mrs. Yvonne Rivera. Jiaxin is 18 years old and in the Independent Study program with Mrs. Rivera. She enjoys playing tennis, the flute, and video games. Jiaxin said, “The best things about DDSLC are being able to work independently, the nice environment, and the nice teachers.” The best thing that ever happened was having her family and friends. If she could change one thing it would be her
living conditions. Personal goals are to build a big house, receive good SAT scores, attend UC Irvine, and study to be a Pharmacist. Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their photo will also
be published in Mid Valley News, and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanis.org
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Rosemead's Fitness Day and Health Fair by David Montgomery-Scott Rosemead
The community is invited to Rosemead’s Fitness Day and Health Fair on Sunday, November 16, 2014, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., at the Garvey Community Center, 9108 Garvey Avenue. The Joy of Kung Fu, in partnership with the City of Rosemead, is hosting the event. Admission is free. Fitness Day will
feature health screenings, demonstrations, wellness seminars, and a student art contest. There will also be great giveaways and raffle prizes. Be sure to come early to this popular event. For more information, please call (626) 780-6080 or visit www.fitnessandhealthfair.org.
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz
El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2014 - 2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD: PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Ramona Property Managers, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE D.E.M.B.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTORS:
ERNIE AMAYA Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary
LORI CRAVEN Brown’s Jewelry & Loan DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant ALICIA ESCALERA Valley Vista Services JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union
LEO BARRERA
TOM MILLETT Citizen Member
ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte JODY BUSH Citizen Member
JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank
San Gabriel Valley Water Co.
DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union
Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson...................................................................................................................CHAP Care Pasadena Ernie Amaya ( Chairman )……………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David Ayala...................................................................................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Jody Bush, (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................................Citizen Member Noemi Caraveo...............................................................................................................CHAPCare South El Monte Alma Castro.............................................................................................................................................Alma Closet Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero................................................................................................................................EKG Creations Pastor Wayne Hoglin.........................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Danny Hankins...................................................................................................................CHAP Care of Pasadena Jonathan Hawes.............................................................................................................................City of El Monte Lyndsay Jette......................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Carrie Jones..................................................................................................................................Denny's El Monte Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Taylor Knight.....................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Rachel Montes.................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. Jackelynn Nevares ...............................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Joanna Palmero.....................................................................................................................Comfort Dental Group D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carina E. Ramirez.........................................................................................................Nunez Dental South El Monte Carlos Ramirez ..................................................................................................... Professional Institute of Beauty Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Laura Santos................................................................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Ernesto Villegas............................................................................................................................... Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co.
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NOVEMBER 2014 CHAMBER EVENTS
Executive Director Ken Rausch of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce welcomes New Chamber Member James Bo of Sunshine Education Academy 10505 Valley Blvd Suite 234, El Monte CA 91731 www.ssedu.us
Executive Director Ken Rausch of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce welcomes Christina Davila of The El Monte Promise Foundation. Visit promisenow.org.
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, November 4th, 11:30 am Chamber of Commerce Board Room Catered by DAY ONE
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Wednesday, November 5th, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar & Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
The City of El Monte presented a certificate of appreciation to all the generous contributors of the 2014 Third Annual BACKTO-SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR held on Saturday, August 23 ,2014, providing needed supplies to local school-aged children.
Executive Director Ken Rausch of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce welcomes new chamber member Teresa Dang of RE/MAX Elite Realty.
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 23rd, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room
The El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce celebrated National Boss Day at Di Pillas 9013 E. Valley Blvd, Rosemead CA 91770 (626) 286-0275. Thank You Ken, for being the best boss ever!
DEMBA Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, November 11th, 2:00 pm, Chamber Board Room
Legislative Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 13th, 9:00 am, Chamber Board Room
El Monte Casino Night
Thursday, November 13th, 5:00 pm, VFW Hall, 11126 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
Grand Opening /Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
"Monserrats" Saturday, November 15th, 11am 1611 Durfee Avenue, Suite 8, South El Monte
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Wednesday, December 3rd, 7:30 am,El Patio Bar and Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
Upcoming Events Holiday House
Saturday, December 2nd, 9:00 am, Grace Black Auditorium 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte
Santa on the Mall
Monday, December 15th, 6:00 pm Valley Mall
Teddy Bear Mixer
Wednesday, December 17th, 5:30 pm, Grace Black Auditorium, 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte
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"Halloween Chamber Mixer" Executive Director Ken Rausch of the El SUPPORT THE SR-60 LIGHT RAIL Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Chris Knight Director of PROJECT Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, and Ernie Amaya Ambassador Chair of the El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce.
"Halloween Chamber Mixer" Art Barrios of the City of El Monte, Juan Maucilla of AltaMed and The Velasquez Family Matthew, Ashely and Jose. All having a great time at the Chamber Mixer.
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"Halloween Chamber Mixer" The Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pageant Contestants with our MC Tom Millett.
"Halloween Chamber Mixer" David Diaz , Amy Wong of Day One and Tom and Jane Millett are enjoying the frightening food.
"Halloween Chamber Mixer" The winners for best costumes are the Edward Guerrero the Tin Man, Ernie Amaya the Lion, Princess Lexie and Carina the dead girl.
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"Halloween Chamber Mixer" Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce/ Pageant President of the Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte and Lily Chung Pageant Director of the Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pageant Association.
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"Halloween Chamber Mixer" The El Monte/South El Monte Chamber Staff and Ambassadors dressed up as the Wizard of Oz. Ambassador Taylor Knight dressed as the Glenda the Good Witch, Executive Director of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Ken Rausch, Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership dressed as Dorothy, Ambassador Laura Santos dressed as the Scare Crow, Office Clerk Dennice Ramos of the El Monte/south El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Chair Ernie Amaya as the Lion, and Ambassador Edward Guerrero as the Tin Man.
"Halloween Chamber Mixer" Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and Ernie Amaya Ambassador Chair of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce.
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"Halloween Chamber Mixer" City of El Monte Treasurer Jerry Velasco, Laura Santos of Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing, Teresa Dang and Mario Valle of Re/Max Elite Realty.
2014 CROWNING AROUND "Halloween Chamber Mixer" Ernie Amaya Ambassador Chair for the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and his beautiful daughter Princess Lexie.
"The Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pageant Shakey's Fundraiser
"The Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pageant Shakey's Fundraiser" Marianne Munoz, Jessica Rosas, Natassia Renteria, Raquel De Leon, and Lucero Flores.
The Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pageant Shakey's Fundraiser, The Pageant Contestants with Shakey's wonderful staff.
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Summer Travels Redding, California by Jo Anne Disney Redding
My next stop on my trip to Northern California was the City of Redding. It is a town similar to our local towns, but it is the home of Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the spectacular Sundial Bridge. The city of Redding donated 60 acres of property in the mid-1980’s to construct a museum complex on the Sacramento riverfront. After much planning with the Alliance of Redding Museums that was formed in the 1990’s, that begin to “design a single building with a program focus on sustainability and the blending of natural science, art, forestry, humanities, and human ecology. The City of Redding and the McConnell Foundation retain world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava to design a $15 million pedestrian bridge over the Sacramento River, linking
Turtle Bay’s planned main exhibition building with its 200 acre arboretum.” On July 4, 200, the Turtle Bay Visitor Center opens to the public. Then on June 8, 2002, Turtle Bay Museum opens. Finally on June 25, 2004, the Sundial Bridge is complete and opened to the public on July 4, 2004. This bridge is amazing. The total cost was $24 million. “Despite being constructed of tons of concrete, steel, and glass, the bridge’s weightless, airy form seems to float over the river and become part of the landscape. Calatrava described his design as a goose in flight, with the pylon rep-
resenting a wing.” Locals say the design of the bridge doesn’t interfere with the salmon running up stream each year. This is
a must see for the entire family!
Photos by Jo Anne Disney
Jesus “Chuy” Delgado Honored for his Commitment to his Community by Mark Peters El Monte
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Monte City Council member Victoria Martinez, Mayor and council members and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti in recognition for Mr. Delgado’s service to his community and commitment to the youth of El Monte.
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Joe T's Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
Poly Overwhelms Prep, 51-12 by Rich Whittington El Monte
Can South El Monte beat Rosemead this week? Of course they can, this is the Mission Valley League... It’s almost like the Bermuda Triangle for football. A season starts off in one direction, course corrects, and then gets lost again. Happens all the time. ...I just don’t think it will happen this Friday night at Rod Marinelli Stadium. Bigger game to keep an eye on this week. Mark Keppel going to San Gabriel. I know, you’re thinking “Huh? What?” Neither of these teams are going to the playoffs, but the story is Keppel. The Aztecs have not won a league game since 1999. We’re about fifteen years into the twenty-first century and they are winless in the Almont League.
Happy Birthday this week to: 10/29: Former Arcadia wide receiver/quarterback Kevan Walker turns 25. 11/4: Longtime area football coach Jerry Chou turns 53. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below)
The Polytechnic Panthers improved to 8-0, as they had little problem defeating the host Rio Hondo Prep Kares, 51-12 on Friday evening. Rio Hondo Prep, experiencing a series of injuries, suited only 15 players for the contest. The Panthers scoring was provided by the “Senior Trio” of quarterback Parker Mathews, running back
Griffin Carter, and wide receiver Vincent Porter. Griffin provided the ground attack, rushing for 157 yards on 18 carries and four running scores. Mathews provided the aerial game, completing 6 of 10 passes for 186 yards and two touchdown passes… one each to Carter and Porter. Porter, in addition, added a 19 yard field goal. The Kares did find the
end zone twice in the game’s final moments. The first was provided by junior running back Domenico Chico’s 25-yard touchdown run with 9:17 remaining in the contest. The second score came on a 14-yard pass play, from junior quarterback Michael Cuda to junior tight end Kyle Horton with 3:18 remaining in regulation.
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With San Gabriel 0-8 on the field (1-7 after a Montclair forfeit) history might happen on Halloween. Mid Bits (just like tidbits) ***Why is it San Francisco ace/stopper/stud Madison Bumgarner's face always looks like he spent the day at the DMV? I’m not saying he’s a bad person, but for goodness sakes take in the fact that you have been enormously blessed and enjoy it. In other words extract the tack from your butt. ***On the flip side...The El Monte football coaching staff always looks like it is having fun. ***It has not been a good debut for Pasadena Marshall in the Mission Valley League. Not only are the Eagles 0-5 in league, they are 0-9 overall. They have been outscored 411 to 62. Now if their faces were in a perpetual expression of disgust I would understand it. ***When our country’s leaders spend all of their time dividing us up into groups, it’s not surprising that some African Americans would declare that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Thomas, an African American, isn’t black enough. All I can say to that is the 1970’s never looked so good. ***Note to Marshawn Lynch: You need the Seattle Seahawks a lot more than they need you.
The Kares Gio Perez looks for running room against Poly. Photo by Belinda Mosher
TC AYSO Season Nearly Over The Temple City Region 98 AYSO season has one week left before playoffs begin. On the weekend of November 8th teams will participate in the Temple City Cup Tournament. Some contests will be played on November 7th. See website: www. ayso98.org. Some of the dominant teams this season have been the Cobras (10-0) and the Blue Diamond Warriors (7-1-2) in the Boys 10-Under Division. On the girls side of the same division the TC Arsenal (8-2) has had a terrific season followed by the Neon Ladybugs and the Jalapeno Poppers (both 7-2-1). In the Boys 12-Under the Sharks (7-0-2) are undefeated. On the girls side the Snap Dragons are also unbeaten (6-0-1)
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
Jordan Lobianco had a big game for Crescenta Valley Friday night. He caught an 82-yard touchdown pass, and returned an interception 10 yards for a touchdown. He was good enough to have his highlights shown on “The Challenge” with Fred Roggin and Petros Papadakis Sunday night on NBC. On Lobianco's touchdown reception he initially batted the ball in the air before catching it and running the length of the field which brought this response from Papadakis. “You know what I would have told Lobianco Fred? I would have said, 'Hey Lobianco! Catch it the first time!'” Oh well it could have been worse. Roggin could have butchered his name as he's been known to do. Muir and CV didn't shake hands during the coin flip. It appeared the Falcon players offered their hands only to be rejected. Not sure if it fired up Muir but it did seem to serve as motivation for Crescenta Valley. Lobianco did leave the game in the third quarter but returned in the fourth and should be fine for next week. Lobo is nice and we've seen some great catches from Chase Walker, but when the Falcons really need a big play – I mean a game changer- three words: Connor Van Ginkel. Nice to see former Falcon Sam Campbell on the sidelines Friday night. Campbell, who was a linemen in high school but is playing fullback now, was signed by the LA KISS of the Arena Football League last year and will be back next season. “I just re-signed with the KISS. It's exciting,” Campbell said. Despite rumors to the contrary Campbell confirmed that head coach Bob McMillen will be back as well. For the record, I never said CV couldn't compete with La Mirada or St. Francis, I just said that the Matadores and Golden Knights are a little better right now. Are the Falcons a Final Four team? Absolutely. With each win, that CV sideline is getting more and more crowded. I like La Serna but I'm still not sure if the Lancers are Final Four. If you can't beat El Rancho and needed a last second score to beat Cal, how are you going to beat La Mirada, St. Francis or Cathedral? Losses to El Monte, forfeits by CIF and injuries to several starters and Arroyo
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‘The Mid’ Area Top Ten Playoff picture coming into full focus. Only legitimate contender for a CIF crown is Monrovia. Rosemead, with the right draw, might make it to the second round. The others are going to have to do a lot more to see the second round. Marquee match ups this week are: La Puente and Bassett, South El Monte at Rosemead.
1. Monrovia Wildcats (7-1): Number one job for the next two weeks is to stay healthy and ready for the playoffs. 2. Rosemead Panthers (44): Does anyone remember the 0-4 start now?
is still breathing...barely but breathing. South Hills is playing the role of Lazarus to perfection. You knew it was going to happen. Within minutes of USC blowing the game to Utah Saturday the internet was blowing up with rants for Steve Sarkisian's head. It was a bad loss but eight games in? Remember Pete Carroll was 6-6 his first year. Look, if the Trojans continue to struggle this year and don't recover next season I'm all for canning Sark. But who are they going to hire? Another former USC assistant? I say bring in Nick Saban or Les Miles. We need a real “name” here. Of course, based on recent hires we would probably end up with Petros Papadakis.
3. El Monte Lions (4-4): The only thing standing in the Lions way right now, is the the Lions. Need to keep focus. 4. La Puente Warriors (5-
3): Had a bye week. 5. Bassett Olympians (53): Get La Puente this week. A win sews up a playoff birth. 6. Baldwin Park Braves (4-4): Took a tough loss against Azusa this week, but the Braves are CIF bound. 7. Arroyo Knights (2-6): Who ever thought we’d see the day when the Knights played spoiler?
Terrell Watson rushed for 204-yards and three touchdowns and Chad Jefferies threw for 251 and three touchdowns as the APU Cougars crushed the South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers 52-30 in Rapid City, South Dakota Saturday. Tanner Henry added three catches for 104-yards and a score and Blake Robertson hauled in four for 74-yards and two touchdowns. Tyree Davis had a 65-yard punt return for a score and Jamie Cacciatore booted a 44-yard field goal to round out the scoring. Steven Fanua led the defense with 11 tackles and Jonathan Thropay added six with an interception. The defense also tallied six sacks- two by Kalvin Davis and one each by Na’im Colbert, Pasiaka Fahina, Greg Ehrhart and Ethan Zeidler.
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Terrell Watson leads APU with 204-yards and three touchdowns against the South Dakota Mines. Photo by Duane Barker
‘The Mid’ Area Football Scores Thursday, October 23
Burroughs 70 Arcadia 23 The Indians were sparked by the return of quarterback Andy Amela who completed 13 of 16 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns Aiden Anding added a pair and Burroughs improves to 3-2 in the Pacific, 5-3 overall. The Apaches fell to 2-6, 1-4 in league. Sierra Vista 32 Gladstone 20 The Dons halted the Gladiators mid-season revival. SV scored 25 fourth quarter points to derail G-Stone post-season dreams. Friday, October 24th
Montebello 44 San Gabriel 0 The Oilers have won three straight setting up the Almont League Championship next week against Bell Gardens. Arroyo 28 Gabrielino 0 The Knights keep post season hopes alive while ending Gabrielino’s. Rosemead 48 Pasadena Marshall 6 Angel Lopez scores five touchdowns in the rout of Marshall. Azusa 16 Baldwin Park 13 Israel Ramirez hits three field goals to help the Aztec
get past Baldwin Park. Monrovia 32 South Pasadena 6 Breaking News! Or not. Cats continue to roll! Temple City 53 Blair 28 Rams rout Blair but it might be too little, too late for post season. South El Monte 28 Mountain View 27 Vikes fall, but Bobby Hurtado rushes for 205 yards. Alhambra 22 Keppel 8 Duarte 49 Workman 9 FINAL
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October 29, 2014
Metro Corner Metro Unveils New Rail Car for Expanding Metro Rail System by Paul Gonzales/Marc Littman Los Angeles
To continue unprecedented growth in public transportation in the region and to fulfill the promise made to voters when they passed Measure R in 2008, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) today unveiled the first of 78 light rail cars for use on the expanding Metro Rail system. The first pilot car was delivered on time by Kinkisharyo International, which will assemble all light rail vehicles for the Metro order in Palmdale, Calif. “This pilot car is the vanguard of our expanding rail fleet. It will undergo extensive testing over a period of months and the results will be passed on to Kinkisharyo for analysis before moving forward with Metro’s initial order of 78 production vehicles,” said Metro Board Chair and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. The base order of 78 rail cars was augmented after Metro exercised an option to purchase an additional 97 vehicles for a total cost of $739 million. Metro has two more options pending for an additional 60 rail vehicles. All cars in the base order of 78 are destined for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension to Azusa and the Metro Expo Line Phase II exten-
sion to Santa Monica that are currently under construction with expected completion by summer 2016. The option cars will be used on the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Line and the Metro Blue Line. “Kinkisharyo has an excellent on-time performance and the company has committed to delivering the first production unit by summer 2015,” said Metro CEO Art Leahy. “All 78 vehicles in the base order are scheduled to be in service by January of 2017.” The El Segundo-based Kinkisharyo International, the U.S. arm of Kinki Sharyo Co. LTD or Osaka, Japan, was awarded a contract by Metro in August 2012. The rail cars are partially constructed in Japan and shipped to Kinkisharyo’s facility in Palmdale for final assembly in compliance with Buy America contract provisions. An estimated workforce of 250 persons will be hired in the Antelope Valley to meet Metro’s order.
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Metro unveiled its new pilot car for testing on the Metro Gold and Expo lines. A total of 78 cars will be delivered by El Segundobased Kinkisharyo International. Photos by Metro
are high quality, on time, on weight, and on budget, and will serve L.A. County transit riders for decades to come,” said Teiji Tani, president of Kinkisharyo InSunday Service ternational, LLC. “We have forged a strong partnership with Metro, and we expect that this contract will further our reputation as the best light rail vehicle manufacturer in America.” Purchase of the rail cars and expansion of the Gold and Expo lines are largely funded by Los Angeles County Measure R, a halfcent sales tax passed by 2 million voters in 2008, with additional funding from state and federal sources. Currently, Metro Rail has 88 miles of track with 80 stations and has an average of 360,000 weekday boardings. In addition to the extension of the Gold and Expo Lines, Metro is currently in construction on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Line and the Downtown Light Rail Regional Connector with the Purple Line Extension to Westwood set to begin construction soon. Also, Metro is currently in the midst of a multi-year overhaul of the Blue Line that connects Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Kinkisharyo P3010 is a highly advanced stainless steel vehicle specifically designed to support Metro’s complex system expansion requirements. It is a 6-axle articulated design that seats 68 persons and is capable of operating on all Metro’s existing light rail lines. Metro is a multimodal transportation agency that is really three companies in major projects. metro, twitter.com/metrolosone: a major operator that Stay informed by followangeles and twitter.com/mettransports about 1.5 million ing Metro on The Source roLAalerts and instagram. boarding passengers on an and El Pasajero at metro.net, com/metrolosangeles. average weekday on a fleet facebook.com/losangelesof 2,000 clean air buses and six rail lines, a major construction agency that oversees many bus, rail, highway and other mobility related building projects, and it is the lead transportation planning and programming agency for Los Angeles County. Overseeing one of the largest public works programs in America, Metro is, literally, changing the urban landscape of the Los Angeles region. Dozens of transit, highway and other mobility projects largely funded by Measure R are Metro’s new pilot car, sporting a stainless steel shell and reflective under construction or in the planning stages. These decals was unveiled at a facility on Lawndale, Calif. The pilot car will extensive testing before 78 production models go into final include five new rail lines, undergo assembly in 2015. Photos by Metro the I-5 widening and other
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Buttercup the Cow Helps Teach Parkview Students by Michele Earle El Monte
What has one stomach with four chambers and eats 50 pounds of hay and grain each day? Parkview Elementary School students learned the answer when Buttercup, a 1500 pound Holstein dairy cow paid a visit to the school as part of the Dairy Council of California’s Mobile Dairy Classroom. Led by Dairy Council instructor and dairy farmer, Laura LaFayette, the free farm-to-school learning assembly helped students gain awareness about agriculture’s contribution to our food supply and provided students with knowledge of healthy food and activity choices. "I love sharing about our cows and the dairy industry,” said LaFayette. “The kids are a great audience and really enjoy learning about the cows and where milk and other dairy products they eat come from," she added. “Buttercup lives at Covina High School where she is taken care of by students in the school’s Agricultural 4H Club.” The outdoor assembly allowed the kindergarten through sixth grade students to come face to face with six-year-old Buttercup, and Chip, a two month old Jersey brown calf. Students learned about the anatomy
of a cow, what a dairy cow eats and drinks and how milk gets from the cow to the milk containers in their school and homes. To the students’ delight, Buttercup mooed loudly as she happily chewed on alfalfa hay as LaFayette explained how dairy farmers milk the cows, and the two processes the milk goes through before we can drink it. “Milk only comes from cows who have had babies. It comes out warm and then goes through a pasteurization process and homogenization process,” said LaFayette. To help the students learn and remember the word pasteurize, LaFayette had them move their hand "pastyour-eyes," a tip the students enjoyed. They also learned about the milking claw, the tool used to gently and quickly milk the cows. Students were surprised to learn that each day cows eat up to 50 pounds of hay and drink 30 gallons of water which they suck through their nose. “Chip is so soft!” said a happy 3rd grader as she petted the calf at the end of the assembly. “Buttercup is huge and Chip is so cute and little.” “The baby cow is soft like a pillow,” said a 1st grader.
“He looked right at me when I petted him.” Parkview’s Dean of Instruction, Maureen O’Hearn, greatly appreciates the California Dairy Council Students were delighted to meet and learn about Buttercup, a six and their efforts to provide old, 1500 pound Holstein Dairy Cow and Chip, a two-month such wonderful learning op- year old Jersey Brown Calf. portunities for students. Our students loved the assembly “Remember to eat from important meal of the day!” and it was great that they the five food groups and The Mobile Dairy Classwere able to see Buttercup exercise or play for at least room program, started by the and Chip as they learned one hour each day. Dairy dairy council in the 1930s, about the dairy industry.” products like milk, cheese visits more than 300,000 elConcluding the assembly, and yogurt are great sources ementary schools every year, LaFayette encouraged the of protein so be sure to eat educating students about students to eat healthy and them and make sure you basic cow anatomy and milk exercise each day. eat breakfast. It’s the most production.
Parkview Elementary students learned about cows and dairy farming during a special Mobile Dairy Classroom assembly presented by the Dairy Council of California.
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The Fest for Beatles Fans by Sal Gomez Los Angeles
After 14 years being located mostly on the east coast, The Fest for Beatles Fans (formerly Beatlefest) made a triumphant return to Los Angeles October 10-12, 2014 for a 3 day celebration of all things Beatles. Music art, poetry, film screenings and the opportunity to meet some iconic people and
musicians closely associated with John, Paul, George, & Ringo filled the 2nd floor of the LAX Airport Marriott Hotel. Hosted by Los Angeles based radio host Chris Carter of Breakfast with the Beatles, the event was attended by Beatles fans from around the world. And they
were not disappointed. Denny Laine, Laurence Juber & Denny Seiwell all former members of Paul McCartney's “other� band WINGS were in attendance, as well as performing on the main stage of the fest on two separate occasions. Mark Hudson who along with his brothers Bill & Brett shot to fame in the 70's with their band The Hudson Brothers but who has become a prolific music producer and performer closely associated with Ringo Starr, was also meeting fans over the 3 days. Former Badfinger members Joey Molland & Jeff Allen Ross also attended the fest. There were a dozen or more rooms featuring everything from original Beatles art submitted for contests, a photo gallery featuring work from Ringo Starr's personal photographer Rob Shanahan, as well as show ticket giveaways by the stage show Just Imagine, a two act tribute to the life of John Lennon starring Tim Piper and the Working Class Hero Band. If the desire was to pick up souvenirs or meet up with legendary authors of literature featuring the Fab Four, the Marketplace was the room for you. If you
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may return to Los Angeles next year. Yes, a splendid time was definitely had by all. To keep up with the news of the fest visit their website at http:// www.thefest.com/
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