E xaminer EL MONTE
Thursday, AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 21, 2013
The changing face of Arcadia
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1800 children get a helping hand in preparation for new school year
From Super Chief to Gold Line
Oh the times they are a changin’ as Bob Dylan sang all those years ago. In reality the city of Arcadia is seemingly in the throes of several major projects that will alter the face of Arcadia as we have known it. The major construction for the Gold Line is perhaps Please see page 15
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the generous support of our community — via funding, volunteer time, donations and more — we can once more make sure these kids start the school year on a level playing field, enthusiastic and ready to succeed.” From community
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, Aug. 13, on a new fourstory medical office center being built by The Hale Corporation in a jointventure partnership with The Stronach Group, owner of Santa Anita Park horse race track. Congregation Ale House delicacies including their famous ale were served after the ceremonial groundbreaking. The Hale Corporation, based in Monrovia, has developed and built many medical buildings, including the Children’s Hospital on Santa Clara Avenue near Fifth Street in Arcadia, which opened in 2010.
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Students from the Western University College of Ophthalmology test childrens’ eyesight In preparation for going back to school. -Photo by Terry Miller
1,800 registered children of Foothill Unity Center client families attended the annual Back to School giveaway to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia Tuesday morning to pick up new backpacks, grade-appropriate school supplies, uniforms, and clothing they need to start the school year with
confidence. A little different this year as the location switched to the west end of the race track, however the enthusiasm from students and volunteers was none the less exuberant. Each year, the cost of this giant undertaking is covered by donations from hundreds of local
Fogging slated in El Monte Action on Film Festival to combat Asian Tiger mosquitoes in Monrovia Aug. 16-24 ValleyTheMosquito San Gabriel mosquito population in & Vector several neighborhoods in the Community Media of the Foothills, affectionately called KGEM, will present 10 shorts, documentaries, and films at the Action On Film Festival held from August 16-24 at the Krikorian Theatres in Old Town Monrovia. The films were produced by employees, volunteers, and students. One August 16, nine films will be shown in the 8 PM to 10 PM time slot.
Hale Corp. breaks ground for new medical building in Arcadia Four-story office and bridge in partnership with Stronach Group
BY TERRY MILLER
-Photo by Terry Miller
Volume 18, No. 33
Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996
Control District will conduct a truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) treatment to suppress populations of aggressive day-biting Asian tiger mosquitoes during the early morning hours of Thursday August 15th beginning at 12:00am (midnight) and continuing until approximately 5:00am. This treatment may be canceled or postponed to August 16, 2013 if weather conditions are not favorable. As the summer progresses, the Asian tiger
city of El Monte continues to rise. In an ongoing effort to eradicate this infestation, the District will target adult mosquitoes by applying the pesticide AQUADUET™. AQUADUET™ is a water-based adulticide. The product will be applied at a rate of .67 fluid ounces per acre as a ULV fog targeting adult mosquitoes. The areas scheduled for treatment are shown below. An interactive Google map of these areas Please see page 19
individuals, companies and organizations, including the donation of Santa Anita Park as the venue for the tenth year. “Our clients know just how important school clothes and supplies are, but simply can’t afford to provide them,” says Betty McWilliams, the Center’s Executive Director. “With
Subjects of recall attempt issue letter regarding firing of coach
Kasy Kinsler
Cung Nguyen
Lori Phillipi
Recently, there has been a lot of public discussion about the removal of James O'Brien, the Arcadia High School crosscountry coach who has had a number of very successful seasons over the years. As a matter of policy,
the District does not publicly comment on personnel matters. First we are legally precluded from providing details of private personnel issues. Second, we are true believers in allowing people to maintain their privacy in employment matters.
However, the details of many of the issues that have brought us here have been released by the employee himself. Given this reality and the fact that this issue is creating some intense division in some Please see page 27