Vol. 51, No.31
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
July 24, 2013
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El Monte Union High School District Recognized by Enviromental Protection Agency El Monte
The efforts of the El Monte Union High School District to save energy, the environment, and money has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. "We’ve saved over $593,000 in 16 months through our energy conservation programs," said El Monte Union High School District Energy Manager Jay Kim. "The district was awarded with the EPA’s 10% ENERGY
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by Anne Donofrio-Holter
STAR Leader Award and a 2013 Leader Top Performer award." ENERGY STAR is a voluntary EPA program that delivers environmental benefits and financial value through superior energy efficiency. Since 1992, the program has worked with businesses and public-sector organizations to transform the way that commercial buildings and industrial plants use energy. The 10% Leader Award recognizes organizations that own a portfolio of facilities that have reduced its overall energy use by 10% or more. The Leader Top Performer Award recognizes organizations that own a portfolio of facilities that on average rank in the top 25% of energy efficient buildings compared to others in the same geographic location. According to Kim, the El
Monte Union High School District is one of two California school districts that received the 10% distinction award this year and one of seven California school districts to receive the Leader Top Performer Award in 2013. "We are extremely pleased with the progress our district has made in reducing energy costs and our carbon footprint," said El Monte
Union High School District Superintendent Nick Salerno. "Special thanks go to all staff members and students for their outstanding efforts." By the end of 2012, with help from ENERGY STAR,
American families and businesses saved more than $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.8 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
The El Monte Police Officer’s Association Enjoys Christmas in July
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On Saturday July 20th the Moose Lodge hosted their annual Christmas in July dinner and fundraising event. There was a choice of a Turkey or Ham dinner for $3.50 which included dessert. More than 200 people showed up to enjoy dinner and support this fundraising effort. All the money raised goes to Mooseheart. Mooseheart is a facility located 38 miles west of Chicago that has provided care for needy children for the past 100 years. Children that qualify live in one of several residences at the facility. Not only are they cared for, but Mooseheart has a fully accredited school that provides education from kindergarten through high school. Since the inception of Mooseheart, July 27, 1913, it has taken care of and housed more than 12,000 children.
by Richard Thomas
The El Monte Police Ofthe Moose. She shares the same values when it comes to ficer’s Association joined same passion for others as taking care of those in need, the festivities and made a a member of the El Monte especially children”, said $500.00 donation to support Police Officer’s Association Richard Thomas, the Associathe efforts of the Moose and Auxiliary. The Moose and tion’s Executive Director. their endeavor to take care of the Association share the needy children. “The El Monte Moose has contributed so much to our community in support of others. Nancy Kennon has been a long time and dedicated individual who has worked tirelessly as a mem- Left- Richard Thomas, Executive Director, El Monte Police Officer’s Association. Right- Nancy Kennon El Monte Moose Lodge. ber of