Vol. 52, No.9
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March 05, 2014
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Parkview School Celebrates America at 39th Annual Americanism Parade by Michele Earle El Monte
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Everybody loves a parade - especially Parkview School’s Annual Americanism Parade! This was evident as hundreds of spectators lined Elliott Street on February 26 to watch the school’s 39th Annual Americanism Parade. “50 Nifty States” was the theme for the parade which featured a line-up of enthusiastically patriotic students, marching bands and distinguished guests proudly marching in honor of the U.S.A. Each classroom represented one of our great states and students proudly waved posters and props depicting their state. First graders in Sandra Urias’ class represented Indiana and zoomed down the parade route as race cars for the famous Indianapolis 500. Mardi Gras was the theme for third graders in Christy Mendoza’s class who tossed
purple, gold and green Mardi Gras beads as they marched and cheered “Let the Good times Roll!” representing the state of Louisiana. Joining in the patriotic celebration were El Monte Mayor Pro Tem, Bart 50 Nifty States was the parade’s theme and first graders in Sandra Urias’ class had a fun time zooming down the street as race cars as they represented Indiana Patel, Council and the famous Indianapolis 500. Member Victoria Martinez they marched by. Enthusiincredible marching bands and Council Member Juastic parade watchers lined and auxiliary units from Mt. ventino Gomez, along with the street learning several View High School, El Monte Mountain View School Disfacts about each state from High School, Madrid Middle trict School Board Members, parade Master of CeremoSchool and Kranz IntermediAdam Carranza, Veronica nies, George Schonborn who ate School, the El Monte PoSifuentes and Patsy Sutley. provided an informational lice Department, Parkview’s Several other distinguished and humorous commentary. Head Start students, THINK guests sat in the grand stands Taking part in cheering on the students as the parade were the Americanism Parade continued on page 5
Flash Floods and Mudslides Present Concerns for Local Residents by KTLA.com Glendora
Crews work to control storm damage in Glendora on Friday, Feb. 28. (Credit: KTLA) The flash flood warning had been issued for the Colby, Madison, Madre and Williams fires burn areas, according to the weather service. Crews worked to remove mud from a residential property in Azusa on March 2, 2014. (Credit: KTLA) Of the approximately 1,000 homes that were threatened by mudslides in the area impacted by January’s Colby Fire, Ed Heinlein’s house in Azusa was the only one that was yellow-tagged by authorities. The designation meant that only cleanup operations were initially allowed at the property. But he had plenty of
help – neighbors, work crews, and even elected officials contributed to the effort to make the residence inhabitable once again. “There’s been about 150 people,” Heinlein said. “And you can see – there’s tractors, there’s bulldozers, there’s fire trucks. There are more people working here than I’ve seen in my entire life. Unbelievable miracle.” In light of the potential dangers posed by living in the foothills, he was asked if he ever considered moving away. “Who would want to leave Azusa Canyon?” he replied. “You can’t tell I live in L.A., because there’s all these mountains around me. You would never know there’s 10
photo: Robin Kemker,Epoch Times.com
million people out there. It’s ing anywhere. We’re here.” wonderful. It’s a great city, The mandatory evacuagreat place. tion was rescinded for Ridge “I’ve got 50 avocado trees View Drive at 11:45 a.m. up there, and my friends,” Sunday. Highway 39, which he added, pointing toward bisects Azusa, was also his backyard. “We’re not go- Flash FloodsMudslides continued on page 14