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Plan for Health and Wellness Element to be Presented to El Monte City Council

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Monrovia Weekly ArcAdiA Weekly MONDAY, JUNE 6 - JUNE 12, 2011 VOLUME XIX, NO. XVII

Cathe Wilson’s Sentencing Delayed Former Mayor to Face Judge June 23

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Reps. Honda and Chu Pass Integration Amendment

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El Monte High Student Wins Annual Spiritt Art Contest

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The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour will be in El Monte on June 16 offering six free health tests valued at $100. The free tests—which include total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, and waist circumference and body mass index—are available for adults age 18 and older and no appointment is necessary. Visitors also have access to free educational information on a variety of health and wellness issues that are available in both English and Spanish. Free, one-year AARP memberships will be given to all adults who receive health tests. Your readers can find more information at the tour site: www.aarpwalgreens. com/tour or by calling tollfree 866-484-TOUR (8687). June 16 Walgreens 12PM6PM 11907 Valley Blvd El Monte, CA 91732

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U.S. Reps. Mike Honda (CA-15), Immigration Taskforce Chair for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and Judy Chu (CA-32), CAPAC Chair introduced and passed an integration and citizenship amendment to the FY2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. The Homeland Security Appropriations Bill originally prohibited direct funding for immigrant integration grants. The amendment passed by Chu and Honda strikes the language

City Officials stand poised to present major elements of the newly updated General Plan to the Mayor, City Council, and members of the community at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 PM. The General Plan is the City’s master policy document that provides direction for all future City decisions. The General Plan, which will be presented

AARP/ Walgreens Wellness Tour Gives Free Tests

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BY TERRY MILLER Former Temple City Mayor Cathe Wilson, walked out of a downtown Los Angeles Courthouse Thursday morning after her sentencing was continued until June 23. Wilson, who was convicted of bribery and perjury, left the courtroom surrounded by several family members, some of whom traveled considerable distances to be by her side for the sentencing. The continuance was granted after the court failed to issue a probation report for Wilson. This technicality was somewhat unexpected and seemed to surprise Wilson and her family. As she was leaving the courthouse, Wilson flashed the peace sign with both hands as she ascended the stairs at the Clara Stortridge Criminal Justice Center.

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BY ANNE DONOFRIO-HOLTER

Above, Former Temple City Mayor Cathe Wilson gives photographers and well-wishers the Peace sign which no doubt she hopes will ultimately be her victory when sentence is passed on June 23 . On Thursday, moments prior to the peace signs, Wilson was in court with her attorney as family members looked on in preparation for her sentencing which was ultimately delayed due to a clerical error - Photos by Terry Miller

El Monte High School junior Sylvia Quach won first place in the annual Spiritt Family Services Art Contest and was honored for her win at a reception held at the city’s Grace Black Auditorium. Spiritt Family Services, (Skills for Prevention, Intervention, Recovery, Individual Treatment & Training), provides substance abuse treatment and is “committed to teaching communication skills to families and providing vital social services with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.” The art contest, which is open to local students, had approximately 100 entries this year. “This year’s contest theme was ‘Hope,’” said El Monte High School art

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