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SEPTEMBER 5 - SEPTEMBER 11 , 2011
Contribution to Arroyo High School Football Team Continued from page 1
The Athletic Director thanked John for his generous gift and they shook hands. We all look forward to a winning and healthy season for the Arroyo High School football team.
tor” at 9 am Friday August 19 on the football field at Arroyo High School located at 4921 Cedar Ave. El Monte. The honorable councilman Juventino Gomez was present and assisted in the presentation to Mr. John R. Gasparian. I have attached two pictures of the event this morning at Arroyo High School. The first picture shows John presenting the $2000.00 check to the athletic director,”Mr Jim Singiser” with El Monte council member Juventino Gomez in the middle and the second picture is the presentation from Arroyo High school of a couple of team jerseys to John and Juventino with the coach Jim Singiser standing next to them with the check in hand. J. Gomez gave a speech
to the players before the presentation of the check and told the players of Johns generosity and support to the team then John presented the check to the coach and made a short speech telling the players that sports are important but their education should always come first. John said if they stay focused and work hard they will stay healthy and out of trouble. With the contribution of the new athletic equipment they will be protected and have the opportunity to excel. The Athletic Director thanked John for his generous gift and they shook hands. We all look forward to a winning and healthy season for the Arroyo High School football team.
What's Happening in El Monte This Week Continued from page 1 The Housing Division of the El Monte Economic Development Department will hold a community meeting on Thursday September 8 at 6 pm inside Conference Room A of the El Monte Aquatics Center, located at 11001 Mildred St. The meeting will discuss the construction of affordable workforce housing at the property located at 3348-3350 Tyler Ave. The project and the history surrounding it will be discussed. A question and answer section will welcome any opinions and concerns from the public. Community Bike Ride
– Register before Sept 8 The City of El Monte and Rails-to-Trails present the “Healthy El Monte Community Bike Ride” on Saturday September 17 from 8 am to noon, starting at Pioneer Park, located at 3575 Santa Anita Ave. Those who register before Thursday September 8 will receive a T-shirt, a raffle ticket, lunch, and a cycling water bottle. The event will be a non-competitive family ride along the Emerald Necklace trail. Participants can choose to ride the 1 to 6 mile beginner path or the full 14 miles of easy non-hill riding on the
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Rio Hondo River. “Fix-It” stations will be available. The ride will be followed by lunch, a health expo, and a raffle. The registration fee if $5 for children and $10 for adults. Per State law, all riders under 18 will be required to wear a safety helmet. The proceeds of this event will be donated to the El Monte Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Bring your kids to Bike Camp – dates and times vary Our Savior Center of El Monte, a social service outreach of the San Ga-
briel’s Episcopal Church of Our Savior, is hosting an ongoing Bike Camp in the Kid’s Campus Youth Center of El Monte, located at 4316 Peck Road. All children are invited whether they can bike or need to learn. The camp is free of charge, and bikes, helmets and other materials are provided. Call 626.329.0860 for information on dates and times. You can also join the Kid’s Campus Youth Center of El Monte’s page on Facebook.
By Tom Gammill
El Monte’s “Family Adventure Shuttle”Travels to La County Fair September 24 Back, relax, and enjoy the rideto another exciting destination on the El Monte Family Adventure Shuttle. TheCity of El Monte’s Family Adventure Shuttlewill travel to Los Angeles County Fair on Saturday, September 24, departing from El Monte’s Trolley Station at 9:30a.m., leaving Los Angeles County Fairat 5:30 p.m.,for an estimated half-hour ride (depending on traffic). Family Adventure Shuttle priceranges from $13.00 for adults, $9.00 for children ages 6-12, and $3.00 for children ages 2-5.Price includes entrance into the fair and round-trip shuttle transportation. Family Adventure Shuttle tickets must be purchased in advance, with the last sale date Wednesday, September 21, 2011. To purchase tickets, please visit El Monte’s Trolley Station Office during normal business hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Children must be at least two years of age to ride on the shuttle, and children under 12 years of age must 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 leaves from El Monte’s Trolley Station and travels to local and regional locations. The Shuttle travelled to Ranging Waters in July and went to Universal CityWalk on Saturday, August 20. For additional information and specific Family Adventure Shuttle dates and policies, please call the El Monte Trolley Station at (626) 580-2242.
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