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Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez Crowned 95th Rose Queen® for 2013 The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® 2013 President, Sally Bixby, crowned the 95th Rose Queen®, Vanessa Manjarrez, last week in an official Coronation ceremony at the Pasadena Convention Center and supported by Royal Court sponsors Macy*s and Mikimoto. “Queen Vanessa and our six Rose Princesses are all outstanding young women and I’m proud to welcome them into the Tournament of Roses family,” said Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby. “They are inspirational and articulate ambassadors of the Tournament and I know they will carry on the traditions of the Royal Court with poise and grace.” The seven young ladies of the Royal Court also debuted the beautiful gowns provided by designer Tadashi Shoji and the dazzling crown and tiaras provided by Mikimoto. “I’m so honored to be Rose Queen, and representing the Tournament of Roses has already been amazing,” said the newly crowned queen. “Now that we have these beautiful dresses and our crown and tiaras, the whole experience of being on the Royal Court is even more special.” Rose Queen Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez, 17, lives in Pasadena and attends May-
Vanessa Natalie Manjarrez recieves her crown from President Sally Bixby last Thursday. -Photo by Terry Miller
field Senior School, where she is on the Diversity Committee and Advising Council. She also participates in the Dance Conservatory and is involved with the National Charity League, the Pasadena Humane Society and Villa Esperanza. Vanessa is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Since the age of four, Vanessa has participated in traditional Basque dancing and she is currently very involved with the Basque community in Chino, where she is part of the Gauden Bat dance group. When in college, she hopes to study business and science – stem cell research and genetics are among her specific interests. Her hobbies include traveling and
volunteering. Vanessa’s parents are Maria Sarry and Armando Manjarrez. As an official ambassador of the Tournament of Roses, Queen Vanessa will participate in more than 150 community and media functions along with Rose Princesses Kate Alice Benuska, 17, Maranatha High School; Tracy Italia Cresta, 17, La Salle High School; Victoria Sophia McGregor, 17, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Nicole Cherie Nelam, 17, Pasadena High School; Sonia Marie Shenoi, 17, San Marino High School and Madison Michelle Barili Teodo, 18, La Canada High School.
Local Educators Share Love of Reading Sierra Madre School Principal Esther Salinas and Sierra Madre Middle School Planning Principal Garrett Newsom can be seen sharing their favorite books on large posters around Sierra Madre. The posters, part of the Sierra Madre Public Library’s Read campaign, convey the simple but potent message: READ. Newsom shared his reasons for selecting They Call Me Coach by John Wooden. “I enjoyed reading this book because John Wooden is one of my personal heroes. Rather than preparing his teams by focusing on the opponent, Coach Wooden sought to simply make his teams the best they could be, and the winning would take care of itself.” Mr. Newsom has served in Public Education for 20 years, and came to Sierra Madre School in 2006. He was named the Planning Principal of the Middle School campus in 2010. Esther Salinas selected
Monrovia Public Library Adds ‘Soft Skills’ Video Lessons to Their Education and Careers Workstation The Monrovia Public Library has expanded their Job and Career Center to now include all the vital soft skill lessons that are important in finding and preparing for a job as well as how to keep your new job. Monrovia Library is a progressive library that has a dedicated workstation, located at Adult Computer #37, to help those who are job searching, completing job applications, and filing for unemployment benefits. Now
the library has added a complete course on finding and keeping a job. The course includes resume writing, how to listen, how to do a good interview, how to network, writing a business email, customer service secrets and much more. The business soft skill video lessons use real people who teach all the soft skills and include many role playing scenes. Business Soft Skills is currently available on the library’s website (www. MonroviaPublicLibrary.org)
under Education and Careers. On Saturday, January 5, the library will be hosting it’s 5th all day job seekers event and will include a demonstration of Business Soft Skills. The library will also be hosting bi-monthly brown bag workshops from 12 noon to 1:30 pm, starting in 2013. For further information about Business Soft Skills, please contact the library at (626) 256-8274 and ask for the Adult Reference Desk.
Duarte Senior Center to Host Free HMO Symposium - Nov. 16 The Duarte Senior Center, located at 1610 Huntington Dr., will host a free symposium, “Understanding Your Medicare Advantage HMO Options” on Friday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. Like employment health insurance plans, Medicare also has an annual open enrollment period when Medicare recipients can elect to change their coverage. This year
the open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. A program specialist from the non-profit consumer organization, HICAP will present the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to a Medicare “risk-contract” Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Discussion will include important questions to ask before enrolling: how to enroll or cancel; how to
appeal HMO decisions; and the difference between joining an HMO and buying supplemental insurance. Attendees will be provided with Medicare requirements for the HMO’s and hear presentations from each of the HMO providers. To make reservations, call the Duarte Senior Center at (626) 357-3513.
Arcadia Group to Host Thanksgiving Service and Food Drive The Arcadia Interfaith Action Group will hold it annual Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 West Duarte Rd., Arcadia. Representative of an array of faith traditions will share those common beliefs that bring people together. Seven faith traditions
will discuss “How We Give Thanks” and those attending will hear inspirational words the Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh traditions on this subject. The program will also include choral music and a Young People’s Candle Lighting ceremony. Participants and members of the community at-
tending the event are asked to bring cans of food to share with local residents who are in need. The food will be distributed by Foothill Unity Center and the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift. For more information on this event please call the Church of the Good Shepherd at (626) 447-2181.
Flea Market at SGMHS San Gabriel Mission High School presents its first “Flea Market” of the year on Sunday November 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the school parking lot. -Courtesy Photo
Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder because “Laura’s frontier adventures growing up as a pioneer girl with her family came to life in the pages of these books. This book is a particular favorite because Laura becomes a school teacher. In many ways, Laura’s love of learning ignited my own that eventually
led me to my own adventures in learning.” Ms. Salinas has been a teacher and school principal for over ten years. She came to Sierra Madre School in 2011. Bookmarks with the photos of the principals will be available at the Library for takeaway.
Come out and enjoy some fabulous deals, food, music, and a great time with the Mission Community. The school address is 254 S. Santa Anita Street, San Gabriel, CA 91776.
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Ms. Olmos at (626) 2823181, ext. 101. You can purchase a space (10x10) for $40.00. See you there!