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8 | March 3, 2014 - march 9, 2014
Rosemead High School to host Marine Drum and Bugle Corps "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, will present its 80th anniversary Music in Motion drill program Sunday, March 9 at 3 pm at the Rosemead High School stadium. This presentation is part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, which includes the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and Color Guard from historic Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. The smash hit, You Can’t Stop the Beat, from the award winning
Broadway show Hairspray opens this year's program followed by a percussion feature from the golden age of ragtime, Xylophonia. Next is an original work composed by drum corps director Major Brian Dix in celebration of this ensembles 80-year musical voyage. Based on the theme America, the first half of the program closes with Birth of a Drum Corps. A medley from Elmer Bernstein’s iconic motion picture soundtrack, The Magnificent Seven, opens the second half followed by Brian Setzer's big band
treatment from his 1980’s pop hit Rock This Town. Closing this year’s program is the National March of the United States, John Phillip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever. "Rosemead High School is honored to be hosting this performance," said Principal Dr. Brian Bristol. "We hope you will join us." The performance is free to the public on a firstcome, first-serve basis and seating is limited. Please contact Rosemead High School at 626-286-3141 for more information.
Understanding the Affordable Care Act The deadline to apply for the Covered California is rapidly approaching, March 31, 2014. To help understand this program there will be a free enrollment clinic Friday, March 7 from 9:30am to 2:00pm at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Covered California health insurance information will be available
including health insurance providers to help with enrollment assistance. Certified enrollment counselors will help you through the application process. If interested in attending please call the Arcadia Community Center, 626.574.5130. It is important to bring the following items for enrollment; birth certificate, US passports or resident
alien card, proof of income (recent paychecks and 2012 tax forms), proof of Los Angeles residency (driver’s license, utility bill, phone bill or rental agreement), social security cards for everyone applying. This informative free enrollment clinic is open to all ages. Lunch will be available, first come first serve for $2.00.
Cal State L.A. volunteers don ‘reading hats’ to share the love of reading to children on Dr. Seuss’ birthday “You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” The Educational Participation in Communities (EPIC) program at Cal State L.A. encourages children to “sink your teeth into a good book all year long”—and especially on Dr. Seuss’ 110th birthday. As part of the National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America program, teams of Cal State L.A. students will present fun-filled special events and motivational activities to bring the love of reading to schoolchildren on Friday, March 7.
To motivate the kids to read, members of the Cal State L.A. community will also don “reading hat”, red-and-white striped stovepipe hats—just like the Cat’s—during the school’s book readings. Throughout the year, 32 Cal State L.A. students tutor more than 300 children at four school sites through the University’s EPIC America Reads and Counts program. EPIC is part of the newly-established Center for Engagement, Service and the Public Good at Cal State
L.A. Launched in 1998 to promote reading and literacy while celebrating the March 2, 1904, birthday of Dr. Seuss (the pseudonym of author Theodore Seuss Geisel), the NEA’s Read Across America has become a national tradition. The goal is to show America’s children the joy of reading and build a nation of readers. For more information NEA’s Read Across America, visit www.nea.org/readacross and www.readacrossamerica.org.
Foothill Blvd. closures in Azusa Continued from page 1
require daily directional (one-way) closures for approximately six weeks in each direction during offpeak travel hours. During the closures, detour signage will be posted to direct traffic around the work area. Friday, March 7, 2014 at 9:00 pm until Monday, March 10, 2014 at 4:00 am: Foothill Boulevard will be closed to thru-traffic in both directions between Vernon Ave and Orange Ave. Traffic will be detoured and signage will be posted to direct motorists and pedestrians (a second consecutive weekend closure may be necessary). Daily off-peak directional closures (six weeks in each direction):
Monday, March 10, 2014, daily for approximately 6 weeks: Eastbound Foothill Blvd will be closed to thru-traffic daily between Vernon Ave and Orange Ave during the hours of 4:00 am – 2:00 pm only. Eastbound traffic will be detoured and signage will be posted to direct motorists during these hours. Monday, April 21, 2014, daily for approximately 6 weeks: Westbound Foothill Blvd will be closed to thru-traffic daily between Vernon Ave and Orange Ave during the hours of 9:00 am – 10:00 pm only. Westbound traffic will be detoured and signage will be posted to direct motorists during these hours.
During the closures, traffic will be detoured and signage will be posted to direct motorists. The sidewalk will remain closed to pedestrians during the full weekend closure; however, pedestrian access will be available on one side of Foothill Boulevard during the “oneway” closures. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes when possible. Access to all local businesses on Foothill Blvd will remain open at all times. Construction schedules are subject to change for various reasons, including, but not limited to, weather conditions and unforeseen delays.
City of El Monte - Tyler Court Continued from page 1
providing a great benefit to the City.” The City secured funding for the project from several programs, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City’s own HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and a state program that provides state and federal tax credits for private investments. Leveraging tax credits with federal HOME funds, Domus Development delivered a LEED Silver craftsman-style building that is close to public transpor-
tation, shopping and recreational facilities. Additionally, by complying with HUD timeframes, the City saved $1 million in general fund revenue. "By bringing such a valuable resource to the City of El Monte, so many of our vulnerable residents will now have a place to call home," said Mayor Pro Tem Bart Patel. "It's our job to make sure that the quality of life for our citizens, especially seniors, will not go ignored, and I think we've accomplished our goal to-
day." Tyler Court residents will enjoy on-site services, including recreational activities and seminars on safety. They will also be provided health and wellness services and ease of access to recreational and educational classes at the community center. The City previously partnered with Domus Development in the design and build of the Garvey Court senior apartment complex as well, which opened for low-income seniors in July 2012.