Mid Valley News 11.15.17 Vol#54 Issue#21

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Education Chalk Talk, page 2 - 3

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Vol. 54, No. 21

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A Community Taking Time to Remember Our Heroes

November 15, 2017

by Staff, Contributing Writer El Monte

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.

In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. U.S. Representative Ed Rees from Emporia, Kansas, presented a bill establishing the holiday through Congress. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also from Kansas, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954.

On November 11, 2017 in El Monte several dignitaries from the city

including Mayor Andre Quintero, Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Jerry Velasco, Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez, and Councilwoman Victoria Martinez honored the fifty or so veterans under the brilliant blue October sky with humility and grace.

Surrounded by members of the community who served and those Left to Right: City Councilwoman Victoria “ Vicky “ Martinez, Mayor Andre Quintero, who were there to pay Representative from Hilda Solis’ Office, Staff Sargent Alonso Gabino, Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Velasco, Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez, Courtesy respects, Staff Sargent Councilman Photo by D. Johnson / MVMC. Alonso Gabino delivered a passionate keynote adtheir families. It is a way to say, ‘We This was a day where the sun was dress filled with tales of gratitude, Remember’” Gabino said during the shining bright, the El Monte Womhonor, and appreciation. address. “Thank you for taking the en’s Club made sure everyone had “Your presence today, and that time to remember our heroes. They something to eat, and the El Monte of other people gathering all across never gave up on us, and we will nevlaid politics aside. There was menAmerica is a tribute to lost troops and er give up on them.”

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El Monte Women’s Club is Making a Difference

All photos are courtesy photos from the El Monte’s Women’s Club

by Staff Writer El Monte

The El Monte Women’s Club, founded in 1902, is a local philanthropic service organization promoting civic improvements through volunteer service with a mission is to enhance the lives of others in the greater El Monte area through volunteer service.

This week the El Monte Women’s Club held a productive general meeting at the El Monte Community Center as Co-Presidents, Gina Morales and Jackie Morales, provided information on the many opportunities for Club Members to contribute to their community.

Alice Slaughter and Kim Plater of the Covina Women’s Club Domestic Violence Action Coalition discussed how to recognize Elder Abuse, the role of concerned citizens, and what communities can do and what resources are available to help.

Club members also gathered gently clothing and other items to donate to Rep. Judy Chu and Rep. Grace Napolitano’s annual Domestic Violence Clothing Drive.

Also, members Dorothy Denning, Elsie Neilson, Gina Morales, and

Jackie Morales were honored with Certificates of Recognition from Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio’s office.

The Club is currently planning fundraisers, including a fashion show and a dinner with entertainment to support various club-supported philanthropic programs such as academic and music scholarships to students at five local high schools.

The next meeting of the of El Monte Women’s Club is scheduled for November 28 at 11:00 am at the El Monte Community Center. These general meetings are a great way to meet other members and learn about opportunities to impact your community. Everyone is invited, and anyone can become a member.

For more information, please visit the club online at Facebook.com/emwomensclub, contact Gina Morales at (626) 394-3595, or Jackie Morales at (626) 780-7963.

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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chalk Talk

El Monte Union’s Annual Art Showcase Highlights Diverse Styles

by Staff El Monte

El Monte Union students showcased their award-winning artwork and diverse artistic styles – from portrait and collage to still-life and freeform – at the District’s 18th annual District Art Show on Oct. 25 at South El Monte High School, where more than 300 student-art pieces were on full display for the community to admire and enjoy.

The exhibition – which featured 314 pieces from students across the District’s seven schools – included 235 submissions that earned firstplace awards and accolades at the Los Angeles County Fair Arts Competition in September. Student artists received certificates of recognition from the District for their outstanding work in a variety of genres, including drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic design and creative writing.

“We are so proud of our student’s growth in the field of visual arts and it’s getting better every year,” SEMHS art teacher Maria Davila said.

“The District generously provides our teachers with the resources they need to assist students in their development, and the community is ex-

El Monte Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga congratulates Arroyo High School student Valerie Morales after she received a certificate of recognition from the District during the 18th Annual El Monte Union student art show, held at South El Monte High School on Oct. 25. The show highlighted the work of more than 300 EMUHSD students, including 235 submissions that earned accolades at the L.A. County Fair Arts Competition in September. Courtesy photo

tremely supportive of what we do.”

Oil, pastel, ink, charcoal, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic and computer-generated graphics were among the media used to create illustrated works. Colorful ceramic pieces

demonstrated a mastery of working nior Katherine Bang used digital aniin multi-dimensional forms, while mation to create a six-piece, animepoetry books, literary magazines and themed work, titled “Phobias.” yearbooks highlighted graphic design “The art classes have helped me and the written word.

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Rosemead High School Avid El Monte Union Engages Program Off To Great Start Community with New App The RHS AVID Program is off to a great start adding an additional section and enrolling over 250 students in the program.

At the recent 2nd annual Kickoff Night AVID students from each grade level stood in front of the audience in the auditorium to describe their experiences and share why they value the AVID program and continue to commit to it.

As students are getting into the school year, each grade level is preparing to attack their college and career planning. AVID Sophomores are preparing for the PSAT’s, AVID Juniors are continuing their continuing to prepare for the SAT/ACT in addition to gathering AP test prep materials, and AVID Seniors are preparing for the UC, CSU and FAFSA applications that will be available in the next month.

In addition to helping upper and middle classes prepare for college and career, the Rosemead High School AVID Program has launched a new College and Career program for all freshmen. This new program,

by Staff El Monte

ACCESS, uses Google Classroom to track progress. All current freshmen have been enrolled in the new program and are starting to receive information about college and career planning.

About AVID AVID for Higher Education is comprised of three initiatives: Student Success Initiative, Teacher Preparation Initiative, and the Career and Technical Workforce Initiative.

AVID for Higher Education works with postsecondary institutions to support students with the goal of increasing academic success, persistence, and completion rates in the Student Success Initiative.

Colleges of education use the AVID Teacher Preparation Initiative to provide teacher candidates with AVID frameworks, methodologies, and strategies so that they enter the teaching field able to meet a broad spectrum of students’ needs.

The Career and Technical Education Initiative collaborates with colleges to increase student persistence and completion of degree and certificate programs, and help graduates be successful in the workplace.

and Facebook Page

by Staff El Monte

El Monte Union High School District has launched a Facebook page and smartphone app with the latest news on activities and initiatives, taking important strides to improve electronic outreach and communication with the school community.

The social media page is one of EMUHSD’s newest methods of disseminating important news to parents, teachers, staff and students. It will focus on student success stories, school and District achievements, news alerts and construction project updates.

Through the District’s free app, available via Apple’s App Store and Google Play, users can select the schools they want news about, access Facebook posts from the District and individual schools, receive relevant notifications, view school calendars, access the staff directory and a messaging tip line, read up on the latest sports scores and tap into an array of resources. Parents and students can also view grades, assignments and attendance.

“El Monte Union is dedicated to using technology to its fullest to engage our community and provide them

with relevant topics that interest them and their children,” Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga said. “Almost everyone reads news on their phones.

This new app and Facebook page will ensure our parents have the District’s latest news and its most exciting activities at the palm of their hands.”

Through the app and Facebook page, users can see stay up to date on the District’s most exciting news, including the groundbreaking of El Monte High School’s new stadium bleacher project, Mountain View High’s choir singing California Dreaming, and a Telemundo segment about South El Monte High’s 25th anniversary homecoming game.

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Chalk Talk Join the “Race to Submit” for College Financial Aid

by Staff Writer El Monte

State and Local High Schools are encouraging all California high school seniors to fill out applications for college financial aid and join the “Race to Submit,” which aims to increase the number of students applying for college financial aid.

The California Student Aid Commission oversees the competition, which urges high school seniors and their families to fill out the federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

“As a longtime runner, coach and

high school teacher, I know an important race when I see one,” said Tom Torlakson, State Schools Chief of Superintendents said. “Filling out these financial aid applications is the first step towards college success and helps students qualify for federal, state, and campus-based financial aid.”

“The Race to Submit Campaign is a friendly competition to help more graduating high school seniors access the more than $6 billion in free financial aid available in California,” said Lupita Cortez Alcalá, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

The Race to Submit encourages all California high schools and school districts to view and track their FAFSA and CADAA numbers online.

A Web-based dashboard tool helps measure the number of submitted and completed applications. The applications are also required for students who apply for Cal Grants, California’s financial aid program for higher education.

Until the Cal Grant deadline of March 2, 2018, each high school, district, and county can use the Race to Submit dashboard on the California Student Aid Commission Web site to view the number of submitted and

completed FAFSA and CADAA applications, along with how many Cal Grants have been awarded at a high school, school district, and county.

Results are updated weekly.

This friendly competition between California public high schools will show who can submit the most applications, based on school size. The California Student Aid Commission will recognize the top five schools at different levels. In late spring of 2018, awards will be presented to the top schools that made significant strides in FAFSA and CADAA completion.

El Monte Union High School Represents in Volleyball Division Championships.

by Staff Writer El Monte

Three Girls Volley Ball Teams from the El Monte Union High School District made it to the 2017 CIF-Southern Section Division Championships this month.

Courtesy photos El Monte’s Facebook

El Monte High School traveled to Morro Bay and put up a good fight, ultimately losing in the first round of the 32 team Division 7 tournament 3-1. The Lions won the first match 17-25 but were quickly put away over

final score of 26-24. In the second round of the Division 8 tournament the lady Panthers fell to Covina high school in four games, taking the first game 20-25 and losing the second game 25-17. It was a close final two games of the match, but finally Covina was too much and won the battle 25-23 and 25 – 23.

South El Monte High School travelled to Volleyball powerhouse Capistano Valley Christian and were just outmatched losing in three Courtesy photo by D. Johnson / MVMC sets 25-10, 25-4, and 25-12. Capistrano obthe next three games by scores of 25viously dominated, and 16, 25-13, and 25-17. there are no moral victories in sports, Rosemead High School made it but at least they were dominated by a through the first round when they team that eventually went on to comhosted Grand Terrace, 3-0 with scores plete in the Division 8 championship of 25-13, 25-18, and a competitive – so it wasn’t a fluke.

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shape my technique and sharpen my focus on subject matter that really inspires me,” Bang said. “I would recommend it to any student. Even if you have never created art, our teachers are so helpful in encouraging you to put your style together and find the unique artist inside you.”

Since 1999, El Monte Union has recognized student excellence in visual arts through the District Art Show, working diligently to augment a robust arts program by expanding courses, developing summer workshops and cultivating an arts culture at each of the schools, instilling a passion for the arts.

The Arts for All District aims to

South El Monte High School junior Katherine Bang poses next to her six- piece anime-themed work “Phobias” at the 18th Annual El Monte Union student art show, held at South El Monte High on Oct. 25. The art show represented a diversity of styles and techniques in a variety of genres, including drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic design and creative writing. Bang employed digital animation to create her pieces, while other artists used oil, pastel, ink, charcoal, watercolor and acrylic for their illustrated works.Courtesy photo

ensure each student’s success in his or her highest academic and personal aspirations through the use of creativity and innovation. The L.A. County Fair honors help to recognize each student’s contribution to the District’s artistic achievements.

“A robust arts program is crucial to a student’s well-rounded educational development. When students have the opportunity to express themselves creatively, it greatly enhances their ability to employ critical thinking while expanding their problemsolving skills,” EMHUSD Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga said. “To prepare our children for 21st century technologies and careers, we must encourage imagination and innovation, and El Monte Union is fully committed to doing so.”

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Mid Valley Sports

Arroyo Knights Win Big over the Lakeside Lancers in First Round

by Mike Nelson, Contributing Sports Writer National / Los Angeles

Arroyo defeated Lakeside 35-6 at home in a very lopsided CIF Division 11 First Round matchup. It was the first CIF Football game in Lakeside High School’s 12-year school history.

The Lancers came all the way from Lake Elsinore, CA about a 2-hour drive with no traffic to El Monte and arrived about 20 minutes before kickoff, rushing through their pre-game warmup, and having no time for pregame adjustments.

The Arroyo Knights recovered a fumble on the Lancer 29-yard line just 4 minutes into the game and that led to a 5-yard rushing TD from Steven Ocariz. Ocariz was injured later in the quarter after a hard hit and never returned to the game. It is going to be a big loss for the Knights if he doesn’t return for next week’s quarterfinal matchup against Rancho Mirage after leading the team with 711 rushing yards during the regular season. The Knights led 13-0 at half with two clutch field goals from Jesse Ortiz. The Knights were simply dominating the Lancers and it was only a matter of time before this game got

Courtesy photo by D. Johnson / MVMC

ugly.

And that time came in the 3rd quarter. Lancers QB Dylan Bomhoff threw an interception that lead to a 30 yard Rushing TD from Knights RB Adrian Calvillo. The Knights closed the quarter with another touchdown and the score 27-0 going into the 4th.

Most of the 4th quarter was played

on a running clock with the game pretty much over at that point. Paul Branam scored on a 10-yard rushing TD near the end of the game the Lancers never had a chance.

Arroyo Knights played outstanding defense and shut down Lancers’ leading rusher Adrian Burt. Burt rushed for 1,626 yards during the regular season and the Knights did an outstanding job containing him the en-

tire game.

The Knights will now travel to Rancho Mirage, a familiar foe and play them this Friday night in the Division 11 Quarterfinal matchup. Both teams know each other very well, they faced each other last year in the Division 12 Championship game, a game the Knights won 35-34 to claim their second CIF Football Title in their program’s storied history.

South El Monte Dominates El Dorado in First Round Playoff

by Mike Nelson, Contributing Sports Writer National

The South El Monte Eagles defeated the El Dorado Golden Hawks 50-7 in a CIF Division 12 First Round matchup. The Eagles lead 15-0 early and the score stayed that way until halftime. The Eagles put the game away after scoring 28 unanswered points in the 3rd quarter.

This game was unfortunately another mismatch in the CIF Football playoffs. It is surprising that the El Dorado Golden Hawks from Placentia, CA even made the Division 12 playoffs in the first place. They had a 5-5 record overall, a 1-2 record in North Hills League play, and played a

below average non-league schedule, so it wasn’t like they were playing tough teams.

It’s incredible the Golden Hawks were picked over the Rosemead Panthers who had a 4-2 record in Mission Valley League play and were only one point away from beating South El Monte just a few weeks ago.

The Panthers most likely would have been more competitive in this Division 12 matchup but the CIF Football committee does not like to have two teams from the same league playing each other in the playoffs.

The Eagles made the CIF Division 13 Semifinals last year where they lost at home 42-28 to Rancho

Christian from Temecula, CA. The team will get their chance at redemption because they will be taking on that same Rancho Christian team this Friday night at home in South El Monte. It will be a perfect moment for the Eagles to avenge last year loss at home and to continue this great season where they have lost just one game which was to the undefeated Arroyo Knights by a score of 14-13 back on October 6th. The Eagles are led by RB Sal Tovar and he will need a big game on the road for the Eagles to have a chance.

Courtesy photos by D. Johnson / MVMC

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Webb's Rules

FOR GRANTED

by Eugene R. Webb

Most of us take things for granted, it seems;It certainly not the way to fulfill your dreams. Real success and happiness depends on you; All the choices you make and the things you do.

Positive thinking can turn your whole life around; At least that is what I have truthfully found. Also if you have the desire to feel really swell;Then you must treat all our brothers and sisters well.

Some smart people just don’t have common sense; So in their life, around them they throw up a fence.

The best way to kill an idea, and it’s not a hunch; Just take it to a meeting with an extra big bunch.

Don’t ever go looking for trouble, it’s so easy to find;In the real world there are people with a crazy mind.

Also there’s some who think they’re better than most; You can tell who they are, for they do like to boast.

Learn from the mistakes of others, for our own sake; Those will be the ones we won’t have to make. Christians, sure do have a lot to be happy about; For they have chosen the wonderful joyful route.

Each day is called a present, because it’s a gift; When you look at it that way, it’ll give you a lift. So you’ll get out of life’s bank what you put in it; If you will just keep, keeping on and never ever quit.

Payne Elementary Project Complete

by Staff Writer El Monte

The Mountain View School District Board of Education and administrators hosted a special ribbon cutting ceremony at Payne Elementary School to signify the completion of the District’s first bond project funded by Measure SS, a school facilities bond passed by voters last November.

The bond project, a massive underground infrastructure project at Payne School included the installation of new water, electrical and sewer lines.

The innovative work, all done underground, comprises an infrastructure that will last decades, as well as a sustainable and environmentally friendly catch basin in the field area for rain water runoff.

MVSD Superintendent, Lillian Maldonado French expressed her appreciation to DC Architects, MariaElena Romero Consulting Inc., The Nazerian Group, MVSD’s Maintenance and Custodial staff, led by Director Jeff Truschel, Payne School’s administrators, teachers, classified staff, parents and students, the Board of Education, Darin DeKnikker, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services and District administrators for the teamwork in making the

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project a success, and enhancing the learning environment for Payne’s students.

“We are very excited to show off the beautiful new asphalt and concrete that you see which are part of the project because all of the intensive work that was done is underground and covered up,” said French.

“Payne is our oldest school and we are thrilled through this bond project to now have clean water, better electrical, better data service and a solid and safe infrastructure for everyone on campus.”

Leading the project for MVSD was Darin DeKnikker, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services who once served as principal of Payne School.

“To see the infrastructure fixed

at Payne is very fulfilling,” said DeKnikker. “The work that was completed not only solves several issues we’ve had at the school for years, but also provides support for the future. I’m very excited for the students, and grateful we were able to improve their learning environment.”

Several Payne students were on hand to witness the ribbon cutting and MVSD Board of Education president, Adam Carranza addressed them.

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Cracker Barrel “Tea Time Again”

By: Mike McClure El Monte

…so the other day I went by the Historical Society’s Museum over on Tyler and got reprimanded. It seems that Donna Crippen has been feeling better and has been able to come in a couple of times a week. For those of you who do not know her, Donna and the Crippen family have been pillars of the El Monte community for decades and she knows every item in the museum and its history. I stop by the museum at least every two weeks to drop off copies of the Mid Valley News and talk to Donna or when she is not there Dorothy is a great sport and she knows the museum almost as well as Donna, but the last time she was in Donna noticed that I hadn’t signed the guest book lately and she wanted to know why! Sorry, I won’t let that happen again.

Cathy Eredia, President of the Historical Society, and her team are doing such a great job supporting Donna

and the wonderful docents who keep the museum such a fun place to go really deserve our support. I saw Cathy at the Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday and she reminded me that the Society’s Quarterly Tea was coming up soon and that they were having David Reynoso, El Monte’s Chief of Police as their guest speaker. Chief Reynosa has had a long career in law enforcement, serving on the Baldwin Park Police Department for almost twenty-five years before being appointed Chief here in El Monte on April 6, 2015. The chief attended schools in El Monte early in life and with his time in the Marine Corps before going into law enforcement gives him a lot if experiences to talk about so it should be an interesting afternoon.

They are still counting the votes in some of the elections so I am going to hold off talking about the results until they certify them but the count in favor of the sales tax extension was so high that I think it’s safe to say that it did pass.

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“Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis to the United States Marine Corps”

“Though the world we have is the world we have [and] it’s probably not the world we want, it can become the world that we want if we work hard to make it what we believe it should be,” said Marine Corps Commandant Robert B. Neller at last Friday’s ceremony held at the National World War 2 Memorial in Washington D.C. marking the 242nd birthday of the USMC which falls one day before Veterans Day, which is observed annually on November 11.

Often overlooked with all the preparation for Veterans Day, the Marine Corps birthday is a good time to recognize these brave warriors and their motto “Semper Fidelis” (Latin for always faithful. Faithful to God, Country, Family and the Corps). The men and women of the Marine Corps have been at the “tip of the spear” of our armed forces for many generations

by Dick James El Monte and they have come from all walks of life.

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The El Monte Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs”

VETERANS DAY ACROSS 1. Model material 6. Bro, e.g.

9. Babysitter’s nightmare 13. In the company of 14. ____ out a living 15. Man’s best friend?

16. Russian author, master of grotesque 17. Lilliputian 18. Diary note 19. *1950-1953 war 21. *Where Armistice was signed 23. On a keyboard 24. Greenish blue 25. Stable diet 28. Table in Mexico 30. Adjust piano pitches 35. Hidden up a sleeve? pl.

37. “Through” in text message 39. Allegro or lento 40. I, to a Greek 41. Pico de gallo 43. Bit of smoke 44. Whale’s lunch 46. Orr’s score 47. Big first for a baby 48. Open 50. Way, way off 52. Infection of the eye 53. Proof of home ownership 55. They’re from Mars?

57. *He wrote “God Bless America” 60. *Gulf War General 63. Fear-inspiring 64. How many if by sea?

66. Like a Harvard building?

68. Like three nursery rhyme mice 69. Mama sheep 70. Impulse transmitter 71. Hemorrhaged 72. Shiny wheel part 73. Sink hole

DOWN 1. *WWI’s: “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit____” 2. Every which way 3. Apple’s apple, e.g.

4. Sound like Wilbur 5. Radiant 6. In stitches 7. *He replaced “Armistice” with “Veterans” 8. Heavily built 9. Capital of West Germany 10. *College program 11. 4,840 square yards 12. Your, to Shakespeare 15. Planters’ treat 20. Drives a getaway car, e.g.

22. First off sinking ship?

24. Auto contents 25. Japanese verse 26. It falls in the fall 27. Bigfoot’s cousins 29. 1970s carpet 31. Current events program 32. Gives off 33. Cinderella’s win 34. *Veterans Day flower 36. *Retail “celebration” 38. *”Aim High... Fly-FightWin” org.

42. *”Remember the ____!”

45. Served soup 49. Oahu greeting gift 51. VHS player button 54. Keyboard key 56. James Bond, don’t say this!

57. “For Whom the ____ Tolls” 58. Cleveland, OH Lake 59. Orange peel 60. “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” e.g.

61. Italy’s obsolete money 62. Denim innovator 63. Flow alternative 65. *”The War to End All Wars” 67. Bear cave

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tion of new Veterans Housing and existing Veterans Housing, mention of discounts from participating businesses throughout El Monte offering discounts to Veterans, and even mention of a banner program where families can proudly display a flag of their loved one’s name from a city light post.

We weren’t Democrats or Republicans, ideologues or pacifists, conservatives or liberals – we were Ameri-

cans honoring those who sacrificed time, blood, and treasure. We were a community.

A community taking the time to remember our heroes.

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“This community cares deeply about you and your future and wanted to invest in your school,” said Carranza. “We wanted to ensure your school is working efficiently and is a safe place to learn and the work done this summer has provided that.”

Along with the students and staff, Payne’s parents are happy with the improvements made through the bond project.

“It’s a good thing that this happened at Payne,” said Maria Angulo, sixth grade parent. “It is a welcome change and will help the students.”

For anyone driving by Payne School during the summer they saw huge trenches, large piles of dirt, upended concrete and asphalt and probably wondered how the school would

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of high school in 1945 with the over 1,000,000 servicemen and women that it was estimated would be needed to invade Japan and end World War 2.

But before that was needed technology and the Atomic Bomb ended the war in the Pacific so Gene spent most of his time in the Corps stationed in China. He returned home in 1948 and

In accordance with Title 2, Chapter 2.64, Section 160 of the El Monte Municipal Code, notice is hereby given that the El Monte Police Department is holding unclaimed money in the amount $55,544.97. This money has remained unclaimed for over three (3) years and will become the property of the City on December 23, 2017.

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be put back together by the first day of school on August 21. But it was, thanks to the tremendous team effort.

The Payne staff is commended for their flexibility and patience as the final pieces were pulled together to complete the project.

Approximately 600 students are housed on the Payne campus including Headstart preschool students and Magnolia Learning Center students who all will benefit from the infra-

structure improvements.

“This is a welcome upgrade for our school,” said Dr. Hugo Moreno, principal. “We were glad to be the first school in the District to undergo a bond project and the new electrical, plumbing and everything will make a huge difference on our campus.

It certainly improves the quality of life for our students and we are very grateful.”

married his high school sweetheart like so many of his fellows did.

When I was working with Arnold Schwarzenegger I met an interesting gentleman, Col. George Otta USMC (ret.), who was an assistant to Arnold when he was the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Col. Otta had been one of the architects of the Marine Corps’ fitness program during the eighty’s and he worked closely with us as we devel-

oped the Inner City Games which began in Los Angeles and spread throughout the Nation.

George Otta’s ideas on fitness that he had developed in the USMC formed the basis for many of the activities of the Games and went into the “After school Initiative” which propelled Arnold into becoming Governor of California.

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps and best wishes to all of my Marine Corps buddies.

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