Vol. 53, No.37
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
Special Section Temple City, San Gabriel, & ROSEMEAD PAGE 5
September 09, 2015
Local Events
Entertainment
Sports
Letter to Editor
page 2, 3 “Off Beat Happenings”
page 15
pages 10 - 11
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The Parks and Recreation, Jr. Recreation Leader Volunteers Hosted Alex’s Lemonade Stand by Lisa Del Real El Monte
In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, the El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Jr. Recreation Leader Volunteer Program hosted Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the Rockin’ Wednesday Summer Concerts on July 15th, 22nd,
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29th, and August 5th. The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to open a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name, has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. Eighteen young El Monte Jr. Recreation Leaders, inspired by Alex’s story and cause, created a vision which read, “Today, we are dedicated to make a small yet impactful contribution to the world in the fight against childhood cancer, work hard
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and make a difference”. They cut out a yellow lemon-shaped piece of cardboard and wrote their vision on it, and hung it over the lemonade stand every week. They were able to enroll and inspire hundreds of people into donating for this great cause. The Jr. Recreation Leaders’ goal was to raise
$400.00. Through their commitment and determination they exceeded that goal and raised a total of $925.00! On September 8, 2015, the Jr. Recreation Leaders were acknowledged for their accomplishments at the El Monte Council Presentation. The Jr. Recreation Leader Volunteer Program launched
in September of 2014. In their first year, the Jr. Recreation Leaders worked side-by-side with city staff at special events such as the Holiday House and the Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival. They also volunteered their time to deliver a sandwich bag lunch, warm clothing,
Chalk It Up to a Healthy El Monte
Alex's Lemonade Stand continued on page 8
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by Lisa Del Real El Monte
The El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Parks and Recreation Division held its 13TH Annual Chalk It Up to a Healthy El Monte! Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at Arceo Park this past July before the first Rockin’ Wednesday Summer Concert. The 140 eager participants from Arceo, Gibson Mariposa, Lambert, Mt. View and Zamora Parks and Cogswell Recreation Program were given sidewalk chalk and one hour to create a work of art depicting how they stay healthy at our local parks. In addition to the participants, we had many enthusiasts of the sidewalk art observing the creations of our talented community children. During this 3 ½-hour event, the participants had an opportunity to get their face painted, enjoy free fresh watermelon and bottled wa-
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ter, jump in the free bouncer and do Zumba with Felicia Perez. The park was full of activities for children and adult spectators…there was something for everyone! Community Affairs Commissioner Joe Anthony Garcia, and past Parks and Rec-
reation Commissioner Laura Arechiga and staff members, Alison Escobar and Carlos Peraza were judges and assisted in the presentation of awards at this unique event. Winners were awarded a trophy, bucket of sidewalk chalk, a jump rope, a free
pizza coupon donated by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor and a Toys ‘R Us gift cards. All artists received a certificate of participation, a set of colored chalk, a gift certificate for a free single pizza from Chalk it Up continued on page 8