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Monterey Highlands Elementary School named a National PTA School of Excellence

Mark Yokoyama announced in Sep-tember his retirement, e� ective Nov. 2. Mr. Yokoyama, who was selected

as city manager in May of 2016, was appointed chief of police in 2011. He has been credited with enhancing Community Oriented Policing and community engagement in a culturally diverse community through various community programs and innovative outreach initiatives.

During his tenure as city manager, Mr. Yokoya-ma led the way for the Almansor Park Improvement Project; directed the exploration of a historic pres-ervation and tree ordinance; expanded the City’s mental health teams with the addition of a homeless liaison to help address homeless issues; applied au-dio visual, security, and workspace upgrades to City Hall; and implemented the launch of the new City website and digital platforms steering the City for technological innovations.

Mr. Yokoyama is looking forward to spending some quality time in retirement with his wife and three children.

� e City Council hired Bob Murray and Associates to conduct a statewide search for the next city manager. During the interim, Asst. City

Monterey Highlands Elementary School was recently recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence for the 2017-

2019 school years. � e National PTA’s School of Excellence Program supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools that work to improve the educational experience and school environment for every child.

“� is recognition acknowledges the hard work and commitment of Monterey Highlands Elementa-ry PTA to build strong family-school partnerships,” said Sonya Laska, Monterey Highlands Elementary PTA president. “We’ve worked hard to identify areas of strength as well as areas of improvement in our school community and are honored to be recognized as a 2017-19 National PTA School of Excellence.”

BY ANTONIO GONZALES

ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE104 S. First StreetAlhambra, CA 91801

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Alhambra City Manager to retire in November

City Manager Mark Yokoyama will retire in November.

Join more than 100 Alhambra business and community leaders for

a day of golf and socializing on � ursday, Oct. 19, at Al-hambra’s own Alhambra Golf Course, 630 S. Almansor. Shotgun start is at 11 a.m.

Proceeds from the tour-nament will help fund the Chamber’s annual scholarship program supporting graduat-

ing seniors at Alhambra’s high schools.

Players and sponsors partic-ipate in two � ights of golf — the coveted Alhambra Hospital and Evike.Com “Corporate Cup” team trophy and the “Open” � ight of golfers. � e tournament will again feature a hole-in-one opportunity sponsored by Bob Wondries Ford, as well as longest drive

Join Alhambra business and community leaders for a day of golf on Oct. 19.

Chamber’s “Play Fore the Kids” Golf Tournamentinvites golfers, friends, businesses to Alhambra Golf Course Oct. 19

Monterey Highlands Elementary School is one of just 11 schools in California and one of 141 schools nationwide who received the National PTA School of Excellence award. From left: Suzie Lee, secretary; Principal Debbie Kotani; President Sonya Laska; Kelly Tong, former president; and Brandi Kasama, second vice president of fundraising.

Manager Jessica Binnquist will serve as the interim city manager until the next city manager is selected this winter.

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Refl ection as MayorMayor’s Corner

As I re� ect on the past 11 years as an Alhambra City Councilmember and enter my � nal year as an elected o� cial for our city, I can truly state it has been a pleasure to serve our community. � e City of Alhambra has transformed into one of the best cities in the San Gabriel Valley. I have been involved in some great projects and developments over the years, and I am proud that I was part of bringing them to our city. I believe that after Councilmem-bers Ayala, Messina, and I conclude our terms as councilmembers next year, the City of Alhambra will be in good hands with the leadership of Councilmembers Maloney and Mejia.

In Maloney and Mejia’s short tenures as councilmembers, these two � ne men have been active in improving the qual-ity of life of Alhambra residents because they really care about our community. Councilmember Maloney, who has a background in environmental law, has been working hard to adopt ordinances to preserve the wonderful history of Alhambra. Councilmember Mejia, who has a background in public safety, has contributed by continuing to work to keep Alhambra safe and adopt ordinances to maintain our city’s standard of o� ering top notch services to its residents. � ank you Councilmember Mejia for the � ne work during your tenure as mayor. It’s

not easy to be elected and become mayor right away, but you did an outstanding job in representing our city the past nine months.

So as I enter my last months as your mayor, I know I speak for all my coun-cilmembers when I say that we always welcome input from our City of Alhambra residents. We appreciate comments and discussions generated from our communi-ty members. While we won’t always agree on issues, let’s remember to be respectful, polite, and treat each other like your next-door neighbor.

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� e Alhambra Moon Festival on Main Street

� is year, the City of Alhambra and the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce will host the Moon Festival on Main Street on Sept. 30 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Oct. 1 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. � e event takes place on Second Street, south of Main Street. Please come by the event to enjoy great entertainment and delicious food.

Pumpkin RunPlease join this year’s Annual Pumpkin

Run on Sunday, Oct. 22. � is year’s run will take place on Main Street from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by the Farmer’s Market to purchase all your weekly fresh goods and stay for the live music, entertainment, food vendors, beer garden, and craft fair. � is year’s Pumpkin Run will be a great family and community event!

Downtown Business Association Halloween Costume Contest

� e Alhambra Downtown Business Association will host its annual Halloween Costume Contest and Trick or Treating event on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Alhambra at the Renaissance Plaza on Gar� eld and Main. Registration for the costume contest is at 9 a.m. Each year this event sees plenty of trick-or-treaters and fabulous costumes. Hope to see you there!

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Providing cleaner energy at lower cost discussedA discussion concerning the opportunity for

residents and businesses to enjoy a lower cost, green energy alternative to the energy services provided by Southern California Edison was a part of the City of Alhambra Environmental Commission meeting at the Alhambra Civic Center Library in mid-September.

Community members gathered to hear a presen-tation by the manager of “Los Angeles Community Choice Energy” (LACCE), a program of the Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability O� ce, about a non-pro� t program that works by replacing Southern California Edi-son’s electric procurement services with its own electric generation services,

providing cleaner energy at a lower cost.LACCE program information has been shared with

the Alhambra City Council. � is meeting was scheduled to provide Alhambra residents with the opportunity to learn about the program and to ask questions, many of which were posed and answered by LACCE Manager Matt Skolnik.

� e LACCE program allows residents and businesses of participant cities to bene� t, among other things, from lower costs — as participants within a nonpro� t agency using renewable electricity at competitive rates — and the choice of individuals to opt out of the program and return to full SCE service at any time.

� e City Council has not yet made a decision whether to join LACCE, and residents are urged to learn more about the program. Information, including multiple LACCE documents, is available at lacounty.gov/sustainability. Click on FAQ to learn about the program from a clearly described four-page precis; click on Contact to receive important ongoing news and updates.

For more information, contact LACCE Manager Skolnik at [email protected], or phone 213-893-0286.

From left, City Councilmembers David Mejia and Barbara Messina, Vice Mayor Je� Maloney, and Mayor Stephen Sham join members of the Tiny Eagles youth basketball program to break ground for the Almansor Park Improvement Project.

City Council breaks ground on Almansor Park Improvement Project

On a cool Saturday morning in September, the Alhambra City Coun-cil joined community members to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Almansor Park Improve-ment Project. � e project will make improvements in the area immediately surrounding the Almansor Park Gym, such as the exterior basketball courts, restrooms, and horseshoe and lawn bowling areas.

� e groundbreaking ceremony featured remarks by Mayor Stephen Sham acknowledging the great accomplishments of the City in his 11 years on the City Council, as he recently became mayor for his � nal time. Mayor Sham noted the great im-provements that have been made in the parks over the last few years, and was excited for future generations to enjoy using the new recreation space. Vice Mayor Je� Maloney spoke about the importance of parks in the community and the way they bring people and cultures together.

Following their speeches, the City Council was surprised by participants in the Tiny Eagles youth basketball program, who came out of the gym to give the Council high-� ves and thank them for the improvements. � e Tiny Eagles also posed for a pho-to with the Council as they plunged their golden shovels into the ground, symbolizing the start of a construc-tion project. � e Tiny Eagles then put on an exhibition, showing o� the drills they’ve learned; and the entire crowd in attendance was treated to hot dogs and refreshments.

� e improvements will include replacing the existing basketball half-courts with six regulation-sized half courts and one regulation full court. � e restroom building will be replaced with new and modern re-stroom amenities. � ere will be new open space with shade shelters, pic-nic benches and tables, new drinking fountains, and new energy-e� cient LED lighting, not to mention new grass areas for relaxing, picnics, or Tai Chi, which features the planting of drought tolerant plants and ap-proximately 50 new trees.

� e City is fortunate to be able to partner with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and use federal CDBG funding to proceed with this Al-mansor Park Improvement Project. Other projects that HUD has helped pay for in the last year and this year are street and alley repaving; ADA sidewalk curb ramps; the restrooms

at Almansor Park by the ball� elds, which were opened in time for the Fourth of July celebration; and of course the Emery Park Playground replacement project, which brought the � rst inclusive playground to Alhambra and helped spruce up the City’s tiniest park.

Construction on the site began on Sept. 27 and will run through the fall and winter months. It should be completed by spring of 2018. During construction, residents who enjoy playing basketball can temporarily relocate to Alhambra Park. � e City apologizes for the in-convenience and thanks community members for their patience. Stay tuned for an announcement of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Almansor Park Improvements in early 2018.

For more information, contact the Community Services Department at 626-570-5044.

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President of the United StatesDonald Trump (R)1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D)11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915, Los Angeles, CA 90025310-914-7300Washington D.C. 202-224-3841

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D)312 N. Spring St., Suite 1748, Los Angeles 90012213-894-5000

U.S. Rep. 27th District Judy Chu (D)527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101626-304-0110Washington D.C. [email protected]

GovernorJerry Brown (D)C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814 510-628-0202

State Senator 22nd DistrictDr. Ed Hernandez (D)West Covina 626-430-2499 Sacramento 916-651-4022

State Assembly 49th DistrictEd Chau (D) 1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754323-264-4949 Fax 323-264-4916Sacramento [email protected]/members/a49

County Supervisor 5th DistrictKathryn Barger (R)215 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 120, Pasadena 91101626-356-5407

State Board of Equalization District #3Jerome E. Horton, Board Member2361 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 450El Segundo, CA 90245Ph. 310-297-5201, Fax [email protected]

CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS626-570-5010Mayor Stephen Sham Vice Mayor Jeff MaloneyCouncilmember Luis AyalaCouncilmember David MejiaCouncilmember Barbara Messina

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Nadi Myanmar Café – Burmese cuisine comes to AlhambraBY BILL KINMAN

� e choices in where to go out to eat in Alhambra have expanded greatly just this year, providing ethnic cuisine choices never available before. Now Bur-mese food is making a signi� cant splash at Nadi Myanmar Café, 5 N. Fourth St. � e café is open six days a week Tuesday through Sunday.

If one is not familiar with Burmese food, Nadi Myanmar Café is surely a good bet for one to begin the journey. Most menu items, listed in Burmese, have descriptive translations. � ere are many pictures on the menu, in beautiful color, to communicate to you what your choices look like. � e friendly wait-sta� is eagerly at hand to explain it all to you, and if more explanation is needed, the cook quickly appears from the kitchen.

Everything on the menu is more than reasonably priced; the traditional items are no higher

than $9.50, and the Nadi spe-cials, complete with quail egg, are no higher than $10.99. � e rice dishes, including multiple curries — beef, pork, sweet spare ribs, chicken, cat� sh, shrimp, fried shrimp, � sh cake, and egg — all include large portions of rice, vegetables, and soup.

Hot and cold drinks, includ-ing may tea drinks, such as the delicious Jasmine iced tea, with a choice of passion fruit, straw-berry, peach, or mango � avors, are available. Alcoholic drinks are not served.

� e dessert menu is limited, but all choices are sweet.

� e café is pleasant and com-fortable. One wall is completely covered with a colorful depiction of a Burmese site. � ere is also a TV screen.

Nadi Myanmar Café is open from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tues-day through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed Monday.

Nadi Myanmar Café, 5 N. Fourth St., is now open and serves Burmese cuisine.

Take-out food is available. Phone 626-782-7249. Most credit cards are accepted.

Yelp includes multiple praises for Nadi Myan-mar Café. Plan a visit, make your own decision, and you’re most likely to be making return visits.

City Hall October art exhibit features artist George Ivanyi

In October, visitors to Alhambra City Hall, 111 S. First St., will have the opportunity to view noted artist George Ivanyi’s works, a “can’t miss” experience of absorbing the beauty produced by this master artist.

Mr. Ivanyi, born in Hungary but living in the United States since 1949, started his formal art training in 1952 at the Cooper Art School in Cleveland, Ohio, earning a full scholarship. He took a job as apprentice, then junior illustrator, at the Creative Art Studio. He received a full scholarship to the Fa-mous Artist program and was featured in Famous Artist magazine multiple times. He also won a special award in a

national calendar competition.During this period, Mr. Ivanyi pre-

sented a one-man show at the Cooper Art School and continued painting watercolor landscapes with his artist friends.

Moving to California in 1961, he joined Leo Gorka Studio as an art di-rector, creating magazine illustrations. In 1971, he and two close artist friends purchased the studio and produced consumer product designs for the entertainment industry for more than 30 years.

In the 1990s he was invited to join a group of professional artists known as “� e Grumps,” together painting

beautiful California landscapes and organizing art exhibitions. He contin-ues to enjoy “pleinaire” painting of the natural beauty of California.

Alhambra City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Monday evenings when either the City Council or the Planning Com-mission meets.

Meet the artist at a special reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the lobby of City Hall.

For information concerning City Hall art exhibits, please phone 626-570-5044 during regular weekday business hours.

Artist George Ivanyi is City Hall Art Gallery’s featured artist in October.

Mr. Ivanyi is an accomplished watercolorist.

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101 S. First St.Alhambra, CA 91801626-570-5008www.alhambralibrary.org

Programs for all ages on tap at Alhambra Civic Center Library

While September provided some hot weather for SoCal, the Children’s, Teen, and Adult programmers at the Alhambra Civic Center Library, 101 S. First St., cooked up some appealing programs for October.

Children:Homework Help, providing home-

work assistance for 5- to 12-year-olds on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., starts again on Monday, Oct. 2, in the Children’s Room and runs through April 25. Stu-dents taking advantage of this drop-in, no registration program are required to have a responsible adult with them at all times.

A Mathmania Robotics – Freeze Tag Soccer Challenge event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct.21, at 2 p.m. in Reese Hall. 8- to 12-year-olds will have the opportunity to use science, creativity, and engineering to explore basic robotics concepts in a fun setting. Registration required. Made pos-sible by a grant from Southern California Edison.

Visit or contact the Children’s Room — 626-570-3215 — for information concerning these additional programs:

Middle Grade Makers for 7- to 12-year-olds, every � ursday at 2 p.m. in the Homework Center.

In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club for 4- to 12-year-olds from Oct. 7 through Nov. 18.

LEGO® Club for children 4 and up on Monday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. in Reese Hall.

Teens (all events scheduled for Reese Hall):

a LED-Conductive Sewing project, using led technology, is scheduled for � ursday, Oct. 12, during Teen Read Week

2017, at 2 p.m. Working “hands-on,” teens will learn how to do it — creating a project that they may take home and keep. � e program is funded by an Edison Educational Grant and is open to Tweens and Teens, ages 11 to 17.

Monthly Gaming and Snacks is sched-uled for Friday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Escape Room on � ursday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. for teens ages 13 to 18. Participants will unlock a series of challenges that will reveal the escape clues from the Escape Room.

Adults (all events scheduled for Reese Hall)� e movie Gravity (PG-13), starring

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, screens on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m.

� e documentary � lm � e Islands and the Whales, concerning the Faroe Islanders and their changing environment, screens on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m.

� e Cookbook Club meets on Satur-day, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m.

Indie Author Day at the library on Saturday, Oct. 14. Contact the Adult Reference Desk, 626-570-3212, ext. 1, for hours. Adults, families, and children are all invited to learn about the author’s new books; enjoy lively panel discussions and book signings.

A Stocks and Mutual Funds Data-bases Scavenger Hunt! Kicko� Party is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m.

A TedTalk viewing and discussion takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m.

To keep up with Alhambra Civic Center Library programs and services, check out the Library’s website at http://alhambralibrary.org/.

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Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2017 creates the perfect community event for all ages.

Pumpkin Run event to be bigger, better than ever

� e Alhambra Pumpkin Run, spon-sored by Alhambra Hospital and the City of Alhambra, will take place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Celebrating its fourth year, the Alhambra Pumpkin Run will be bigger and better than ever.

Relocated to the heart of the city on Main Street in Downtown Alhambra, the event will bring new attractions that all ages will enjoy, including a festival full of activities.

� ere will be dancing and music from a live cover band playing music ranging from the Beatles to Bruno Mars. A Beer Garden has been added to the event, and adults will have a chance to participate in a Home Brew Beer Contest, sponsored by Alhambra's Ohana Brewing Company. Please register for the contest online at

www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com. Every runner will receive one complimentary beer from Ohana Brewing Company.

Part of the festival will be dedicated to fun family activities, including the Mosaic Craft Fair and Farmers Market, all located on South Second Street, between Main and Commonwealth. � ere will be a Kid Zone � lled with fun games and activities. � ere will also be a pumpkin pie making contest and a pumpkin carving and decorating contest. Please register for the contests online at www.alhambrapump-kinrun.com or e-mail [email protected].

For more information and to register, please visit the Alhambra Pumpkin Run website at www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com.

On Oct. 21, from 7 p.m. to Oct. 22 at midnight, all of the streets within the race zone will be closed to tra� c. � e following streets will be closed during the race:

• Main Street: Atlantic Boulevard to Vega Street (no cross tra� c will be permitted).• Gar� eld Avenue: Main Street to Woodward Avenue.• El Molino Sreet: Main Street to Granada Avenue.• Granada Avenue: El Molino Street to Main Street.Overnight parking restrictions will be relaxed from Oct. 21 through Oct. 22 from

Granada to El Molino and from Main to Commonwealth. If vehicle access is required during this time, please arrange to park on an adjacent,

una� ected street.For more information, please contact Public Works at 626-570-5067, or view the map and information on the City’s website at www.

cityofalhambra.org or www.facebook/AlhambraPumpkinRun.

Road closures during Pumpkin Run

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� e following crimes were reported to the Alhambra Police Department during August. � e areas of occurrence are listed to the nearest block -- not exact addresses. By publishing these reports, it is hoped that Alhambra residents will take the necessary measures to ensure their individual safety, as well as the safety of their property. Neighborhood Watch Works! To join Neighborhood Watch, or for more crime prevention information and safety tips, contact the Alhambra Police Department Crime Prevention O� ce at 626-570-5177.

District OneBurglary (2) 400 S. Monterey900 E. Arroyo Terr.Theft/Burglary from Vehicle (20) 300 W. Grand100 N. Garfield (x2)500 N. Story400 S. Atlantic100 N. Atlantic200 N. Fifth100 N. Fourth300 N. Second100 N. Second100 E. Elgin800 E. Lindaraxa Pkwy300 E. Main400 W. Main400 W. Main (x2)00 W. Bay State400 S. Fourth00 S. Garfield200 S. GarfieldGrand Theft Auto (3) 00 N. First300 N. Hidalgo00 S. FirstRobbery (2)1100 N. Garfield300 S. Garfield

District TwoBurglary (4) 300 E. Los Higos1100 S. Almansor700 E. Valley400 E. RamonaTheft/Burglary from Vehicle (14) 1200 S. Garfield1900 S. Eighth800 S. Garfield200 W. Valley700 S. Sierra Vista1100 S. Hidalgo800 S. Almansor1400 E. Valley1600 S. Garfield1400 S. Garfield600 E. Valley (x3)1800 S. VegaGrand Theft Auto (3) 600 W. Valley (x2)800 E. ValleyRobbery (0)

District ThreeBurglary (0)Theft/Burglary from Vehicle (11)1000 N. Marguerita500 S. Marengo1500 W. Commonwealth2100 W. Main (x3)2200 W. Commonwealth (x2)Raymond/Pepper1200 S. Fremont700 S. FremontGrand Theft Auto (5) 2200 W. Commonwealth00 S. Fremont1700 S. Marguerita1100 W. Main1200 S. FremontRobbery (1)1100 W. Commonwealth

District FourBurglary (2)1800 S. Marguerita2500 W. Loma VistaTheft/Burglary from Vehicle (6) 2000 S. La Paloma1800 S. Date1600 S. Atlantic2300 S. Avondale2200 S. Palm (x2)Grand Theft Auto (2) 2900 W. Ramona2100 S. El PasoRobbery (4)2400 W. Valley 1600 S. RaymondHellman/MargueritaValley/Fremont

Remembering 9/11Attendees at the City of Alhambra

911 Memorial Remembrance service last month at the Alhambra Fire Department headquarters on North First Street paid tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. Attendees were seated nearby the steel artifact from the World Trade Center building on which is inscribed “We Will Never Forget.”

Included among those deaths were 342 members of the New York Fire Depart-ment, 23 members of the New York Police Department, and 37 members of the Port Authority Police Department, all, without thought of personal injury, performing their normal duties of saving lives and protecting property.

During the service, listening to the description of 9/11 events shared by Alhambra City Councilman David Mejia, attendees were transported back to that day, reliving the experiences many had

watched from their home television sets and being reminded of what they would never forget.

City Councilman Je� rey K. Maloney, in introductory remarks, spoke for the crowd as he said “We all remember!”

� e ceremonies included the posting of the colors by the Alhambra Police Department Honor Guard, the � ag salute led by Police Chief Timothy Vu, and the invocation and benediction pronounced by Police Chaplain and Pastor of the Man-darin Baptist Church of L.A. Garrett Ho, including, at ceremonies end, the recitation of the moving Fire� ghters Prayer.

� e emotional closing of the ceremony, for many attendees, was the ceremonial “Ringing of the Bell”— three rings, three times — signifying, for � re service comrades, their “end of duties”— in this case the ultimate sacri� ce. � e bells were followed by the release of white doves.

Alhambra Fire and Police personnel, including two students from the LIFT program, listen to the end of the 911 Memorial Remembrance service. Ballet Folklorico Los Angeles performs at the Latino Heritage Festival on Sept. 17.

Annual Latino Heritage Festival entertains community

� e annual Latino Heritage Festi-val, which celebrates a heritage that is an important part of Alhambra’s multi-cultural make up, took place on Sept. 17 on South Second Street, south of the Alhambra Certi� ed Farmers Market, on Mexican Independence Day weekend and during Latino Heri-tage Month.

� e community enjoyed lively mu-sic, colorful dance performances, and crafts and games for the kids.

Attendees were entertained through-

out the four-hour event by Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuella; Ballet Folklorico Los Angeles, with dancers of all ages in colorful costumes; plus L.A. Brazilian Samba Dancers and Brazilian Capeoira; Azetc Fire Dancers; and Ballet Folklorico Las Alazanas.

� ere were several piñatas and an in� ated obstacle course for the kids.

Multiple craft vendors o� ered Latin American-inspired goods, including jewelry, art, and clothing. Food ven-dors o� ered tastes of Latin cuisine.

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The Alhambra Chamber of Commercethanks these members for renewing their memberships

and for their continued support:Academy of Special Dreams Foundation

115 W. California Blvd., Suite 326Pasadena, CA 91105

323-253-7380Member since 2012

Alhambra Fire� ghters AssociationP.O. Box 7110

Alhambra, CA 91802-7110562-822-0868

Member since 1982

Alhambra Foundry, Co., LTD.1147 Meridian Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91803626-289-4294

Member since 2001

Alhambra Uni� ed School District1515 W. Mission RoadAlhambra, CA 91803

626-943-3330Member since 1974

All Souls World Language Catholic School

29 S. Electric Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-282-5695Member since 2001

Azul Ultra Lounge129 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-282-6320

Member since 2003

Bun ‘N Burger1000 E. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-281-6777

Member since 1989

City Bail Bonds230 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-576-2245Member since 2011

County of Los AngelesDepartment of Public Works

900 S. Fremont Ave., 9th FloorAlhambra, CA 91803

626-300-3296Member since 2011

Denny’s Restaurant369 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-281-6701

Member since 2016

Diversi� ed Alarm Service, Inc.1001 Monterey Pass RoadMonterey Park, CA 91754

323-980-9528Member since 2008

E. L. Maloney Plumbing Company

1008 “A” Huntington DriveSan Marino, CA 91108

626-289-0228Member since 1989

Edwards Alhambra Renaissance1 E. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-300-8312

Member since 2007

Elevate Barbershop1015 E. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-940-5698

Member since 2016

First Baptist Church101 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-570-1511Member since 2007

Fosselman’s Ice Cream1824 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-282-6533

Member since 2006

Healthcare Partners Medical Group

55 S. Raymond Ave., #200Alhambra, CA 91801

626-570-8005Member since 1991

Indo� Solutions Unlimited 700 Novelda Road

Alhambra, CA 91801626-308-3420

Member since 2010

To renew your membership with a credit card, please phone the Chamber at 626-282-8481.

Johnson, Gordon E.Member since 2003

New Omni Bank1235 S. Gar� eld Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-284-5555Member since 2012

Piñata Jakstand2819 W. Ramona Road, #B

Alhambra, CA 91803323-225-4453

Member since 2016

Plaza Printing126 E. Valley Blvd.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-576-0209

Member since 1995

Rotary Club of San Gabriel Valley-New Generation

560 W. Main St., Suite C-243Alhambra, CA 91801

201-NEWGEN-1Member since 2012

Spark After School Academy2168 S. Atlantic Blvd., #222Monterey Park, CA 91754

626-232-7606Member since 2013

St. � omas Moore School2510 S. Fremont Ave.Alhambra, CA 91803

626-284-5778Member since 2004

Steven’s Steak & Seafood House5332 Stevens Place

Commerce, CA 90040323-723-9856

Member since 2009

Superior Scienti� c201 S. Raymond Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-281-5588Member since 2001

UCLA Health Medical O� ce707 S. Gar� eld Ave., Suite 304

Alhambra, CA 91801626-588-2825

Member since 2014

Notary services are available at the

Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S. First St.

Please phone 626-282-8481 for an appointment.

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� e Chamber’s monthly Co� ee Talk was hosted by Denny’s Restaurant, 369 W. Main St., Alhambra, on Sept. 14. Denny’s is “America’s diner,” where guests have come for more than 60 years to sit back, relax, and enjoy classic American comfort food and everyday value 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. � e Co� ee Talk, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the second � ursday of each month, o� ers opportunities for members of the business community to increase their visibility and promote their businesses. From left are Nickie Chan, Chamber ambassador; Carlos Flores, Denny’s manager; Barbara Chavez, Denny’s district manager; Jewelyn Co, Chamber ambassador; and Mary Ann Torres-Co, Chamber ambassador.

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Tax Tips

BY MICHAEL ASTON, E.A.ALHAMBRA TAX CENTER

When it is necessary to make changes to an original income tax return � led, use Form 1040X (IRS) and Form 540X (FTB). Amended returns will make changes to the original tax return � led.

Below are some reasons why someone may want to amend a tax return:

• Correcting income, deductions, credits, or other items incorrectly report-ed on the original return.

• Changing the taxpayer’s � ling status. Please note, change from married � ling joint to married � ling separately after the due date is not allowed.

• Changing amounts previously adjusted by the IRS or State.

• Filing for a refund based on an NOL or unused credit.

You have a three-year statute to � le an amended return for a refund with the IRS and four years with FTB. After that time period, you’ll lose your refund. However:

� ere are special situations in which you may � le beyond the three-year deadline.

• Carry over a net operating loss (NOL).

• Carry back a credit resulting from a NOL carryback.

Michael Aston is an Enrolled Agent engaged in his family business at Alhambra Tax Center, 1009 E. Main St., Alhambra. Alhambra Tax Center has served Alhambra residents since 1970. He can be reached at 626-282-1084. Tax questions, or any other questions, can be e-mailed to [email protected]. To view previous topics, read his blogs at www.alhambrataxcenter.com.

• Worthless security (seven years).• Nonbusiness bad debt (seven years).• Claim or change a foreign tax credit

(10 years).• Claim a deduction for foreign taxes

(10 years).Currently, the IRS and FTB do

not allow electronic � ling of amended returns. � e amended returns must be snail-mailed. And the IRS states that it will take 12 to 16 weeks to process an amended return once received.

For more information about amended returns, please go to irs.gov, or speak to a tax professional.

Amended returns

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WELCOME OURNew CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Accident Liability InstituteP.O. Box 3142Alhambra, CA 91801213-279-2750Ali-Training.com� e Accident Liability Institute o� ers more than 30 years of tra� c safety experience and training solutions that improve road safety and worker safety that helps to lower individual and business liability.

Century 21 Realty Masters – Claudia Romero820 Wilcox Ave.Montebello, CA 90640562-502-0121c21realtymasters.comCentury 21 Realty Masters is a strong, vibrant global real estate family that has years of experience, market knowledge, and the latest in real estate marketing.

Club Z!In-Home Tutoring ServicesAlhambra, CA 91801626-219-7505Clubztutoring.com/Westpasadena� e Club Z! mission is to be the world’s premier provider of tutoring and test prep services. � is is accomplished one student at a time by building academic self-con� dence, improving grades, raising test scores, teaching invaluable organization and study skills, and helping students to reach their full potential.

Law O� ces of Steven Chung200 S. Gar� eld Ave., Suite 101Alhambra, CA 91801818-925-1699www.stevenchung.bizSteven Chung's law practice primarily focuses on tax, where he has assisted individuals and businesses nationwide since 2006. He has defended clients in IRS and state audit examinations where he successfully reduced tax liabilities, penalties, and interest charges. He helps clients in other legal matters as well.

Monterey Park Inn420 N. Atlantic Blvd.Monterey Park, CA 91754562-219-6059Set on a bustling road, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from the San Gabriel Mission and 8 miles from the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Phoenix Inn Restaurant & Dessert208 E. Valley Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801626-299-1238phoenixfood.usSince 1965, Phoenix has served Chinese cuisine and desserts to thousands of customers at its many locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

5:30 to 7:30 pm Chamber Members $10

Non-Chamber Members $15

HOSTED BY

La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant2938 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91803

Join the Chamber for an informal social where business people get together, exchange ideas, and develop new relationships. These monthly networking programs are sponsored by and hosted at Chamber member establishments.Networking is one of the most affordable means of marketing resulting in invaluable personal referrals and word-of-mouth advertising.So, don’t hesitate. Bring plenty of business cards and a winning handshake to the next Chamber Happy Hour and develop a synergistic group of business contacts.

For more information about the Chamber Happy Hour,

phone the Chamber at 626-282-8481.

raffle prizes

great food

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017

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GOLF TOURNAMENT From Page 1Aand closest-to-the -pin awards, and other surprise fun. Begin the day with “Golf Tips with a Pro” sponsored by Al’s Towing. Tournament entry at $145 is all-inclusive and includes cart and green fees, range balls, player gifts, lunch, snacks, and compli-mentary beverages on the course, and a celebratory awards banquet at the conclusion of play.

Corporate sponsor foursomes will be priced at $800 and include a golf foursome, event signage, and special promotional recognition in all advertising and publicity. For the non-golfers wishing to support the Chamber’s popular scholarship, individuals and businesses can purchase indi-vidual tee or green signs priced at

only $150 each.� e tournament “Co-Title

Sponsors” are Alhambra Hospi-tal and Evike.com. Additional sponsors include Goudy Honda, Sierra Acura of Alhambra, Volkswagen of Alhambra, and Republic Services.

“Golf Tips with a Pro,” is from 9 to 10 a.m.

Banquet, awards, and ra� e are at 3:30 p.m.

Further information and tour-nament entry forms are available at the Alhambra Golf Shop and the Alhambra Chamber of Com-merce o� ce, 104 S. First St.

For more information, please phone 626-282-8481, or e-mail [email protected].

So, you've had a tra� caccident; what's next?BY LUIS MELENDEZ, ACCIDENT LIABILITY INSTITUTE

Driving on California’s high-ways can be a risky proposition. Whenever you are in a vehicle, there’s a risk of being involved in an accident. Whether it’s a small “fender bender” or a major injury accident, knowing in advance what to do can help you avoid costly mistakes. Automobile insurance is a way to protect yourself and your vehicle in case of an accident. Cali-fornia law also requires that owners and operators of automobiles com-ply with the � nancial responsibility laws. It is illegal in California to drive without insurance.

What if your car gets hit and you think that the collision was the other driver’s fault, but the other driver’s insurance company thinks that the collision was your fault? What happens next? � e � rst thing that you need to know is how to prove that the other driver was at fault. Know how to properly docu-ment a vehicle accident.

Insurance companies decide who’s at fault in an accident to determine whether to pay claims and to assess risks going forward. When it’s not clear who’s to blame, an insurer generally investigates

to assess liability. � e result not only determines whether you get reimbursed for damages, it also can a� ect your policy rates.

� e Accident Liability Institute understands that the aftermath of a tra� c accident can be very chaotic, that’s why we are here to be your trusted partner on the road. � e Accident Liability Institute o� ers more than 30 years of tra� c safety experience and training solutions that improve road safety and worker safety that help to lower individual and business liability.

Our tra� c accident training course o� ers individuals and corpo-rate � eet drivers a comprehensive course on safety tips and accident documentation in a relevant con-text so that the skills, strategies, and knowledge learned can be applied directly in the � eld.

� e Accident Liability Institute takes great pride in educating our customers on learning how to record evidence if they are involved in a tra� c accident, thus they can communicate it to those who will determine liability. With high hopes for the future, let us mobi-lize the most powerful and most inspired people on Earth: ourselves.

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Be a part of the YMCA Celebrity Waiters Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 24, to help support YMCA youth programs.

YMCA Celebrity Waiters Luncheon bene� ts Y youth programs

� e 32nd Annual YMCA Celebrity Waiters Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., and will feature local community and business leaders who will serve lunch in costume to bene� t YMCA West San Ga-briel Valley youth programs.

� e local celebrities will work for tips. Join the fun, and support the YMCA by purchasing tickets at the YMCA for $50 prior to the event.

“� e Celebrity Waiters Luncheon bene� ts youth programs and after school programs and sends kids to camp, both residential and the Y’s day camp on site,” said YMCA CEO Valarie Gomez. “� ere will be great ra� e prizes and auction items. Prominent members, including Councilmember Barbara Messina, who is president of the YMCA, are excited to be a part of the festivities by dressing up and becoming celebrity waiters.”

YMCA West San Gabriel Valley was founded in 1912 and incorporated in

1923. It is an independent YMCA, rais-ing all funds through membership and fundraising. YMCA West San Gabriel Valley serves Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, and El Monte and provides proven programs for teens, children, seniors, and adults.

Donations are accepted and welcomed every day to support the programs.

� ere are membership categories to � t all families. Financial assistance is available along with monthly payment plans.

� e YMCA is located at 401 E. Corto, Alhambra. It o� ers an indoor pool heated at 84-85 degrees; swimming lessons for all ages; recreational family swim; 46 classes from aerobic to Zumba; new equipment in the gym; playground; outdoor basketball court; basketball league for kids; conve-nient hours; and plenty of free parking.

Visit the YMCA for a complimentary day pass.

For more information, contact Valarie at the YMCA, 626-576-0226, or [email protected].

Mark Keppel High School class of ’67 50th reunion to take place Oct. 27, 28, 29

Mark Keppel High School alumni will enjoy their 50th reunion by touring Mark Keppel High and having dinner at Twohey’s on Friday, Oct. 27; attending the big party on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Mar-riott Courtyard in Monrovia; and hanging out on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Marriott Courtyard.

Dinner party reservations are $95 until Sept. 18. � ey are $125 until Oct 18.

Contact Gayle Orr Jebbia at P.O. Box 7111, Huntington Beach 92615, or 714-925-5440.

vendors are needed for a Christmas Boutique at St. Thomas More Church

from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 12

To reserve a table space, please call Lucia at the rectory: 626-284-8333.

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Alhambra High School presents its 9th Annual Haunted House Oct. 19 & 20

Alhambra High School will become a playground of peril on � ursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20, when it presents its 9th annual Haunted House: “Alhambra Horror Story: No Vacancy.”

� e haunted house will feature a horri-fying maze with a cast of creepy characters that will give attendees an exhilarating experience and put them in the mood for a memorable Halloween season.

Alhambra Horror Story: No Vacancy is produced by the Alhambra High School chapter of International � espian Society, a group of student theater enthusiasts that includes both actors and technicians. Students have been working hard on constructing the maze, as well as learning special e� ects makeup techniques to create some truly gruesome creatures to frighten and delight partakers.

� e haunted house takes place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. � ursday, Oct. 19, and from 3 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in the Alhambra High School Auditorium, 101 S. Second St. Tickets are $5 presale, available starting Sept. 28 on Alhambra High School’s web-store at www.goo.gl/R1D6uY, or purchase at the door for $7.

� ere will be a snack booth featuring delicious drinks and snacks, freshly popped popcorn, and cotton candy spun right before customers’ eyes. All proceeds go to-ward funding Alhambra High School’s fall

Alhambra High School class of 2017 graduate Kristina Escoto gives a wicked ripped-mouth smile as a terrifying Raggedy Anne doll in last year's Haunted House "Terror in Toyland."

production of Twelve Angry Jurors on Nov. 16, 17, and 18.

For newsletters, information, and up-dates on future thespian events, visit www.alhambrathespians.com. For information on how to assist the Alhambra High School � eater Arts program, contact [email protected].


Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church presents Hallelujah Harvest Festival

Everyone is invited to attend the Hallelujah Harvest Festival from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Oct. 29, in the Al-hambra True Light Presbyterian Church parking lot, 20 W. Commonwealth Ave., southwest corner of Commonwealth and Gar� eld avenues.

Come for an afternoon of fun, games, live music and entertainment, prizes, crafts, candy, food, and surprise events and activities.

� e event is free. For more information, phone

626-289-4106.

� e Hallelujah Harvest Festival o� ers live music, prizes, food, entertainment, crafts, and surprise events and activities.

Alhambra Woman's Club to meet Oct. 4

� e Alhambra Woman's Club will resume its monthly meetings at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra.

� e Alhambra Woman's Club, founded more than 100 years ago, invites new and former members who reside in Alhambra and the surrounding communities to at-

tend the meeting to network and socialize.Entertainment will be provided by

"One Way Ticket," a quartet that plays classic rock, oldies, and Beatles.

� e luncheon cost is $25 for non-mem-bers and $20 for members.

Reservations must be made by Oct. 2. Please phone 626-289-9307.

Local Agent Buys Homes for CashEvery month, thousands of homeown-

ers are faced with the stressful dilemma of whether to buy � rst or sell � rst. You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if you sell � rst, you could end up homeless. It's what insiders in the industry call the Real Estate Catch 22, and it's an extremely anxious position to � nd yourself in. � is � -nancial and emotional tightrope is one you usually have to walk alone because most agents have no way of helping you with this predicament. But one local realtor is using a unique Guaranteed Sale Program which solves this dilemma. � is program guarantees the sale of your present home before you take possession of your new one. If your home doesn't sell in 120 days, they will buy it from you themselves for the previously agreed price ensuring that you never get caught in the Real Estate Catch 22. Before you hire any profession-

al, you should research the market to � nd out who can do the best job for you. When interviewing agents, � nd out what kind of guarantee they are willing to give you with respect to the selling of your home. Unfortunately, you'll � nd that most agents simply cannot make such a guarantee.

To help you learn more about this pro-gram and how it can make your move less stressful, a FREE special report has been prepared entitled "How to Avoid Getting Stuck with Two Homes". To order a FREE Special Report, call toll-free 1-888-300-4632 and enter 1022. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to � nd out how to guarantee the cash sale of your home.

� is report is courtesy of Rudy L. Kusuma Real Estate Broker Lic# 01820322. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2012

Alhambra Pumpkin Run

5K & 1K8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22Main Street and Second Street — Downtown

Alhambra

Former Moor great Dan Larson to be featured speaker at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Dan Larson, one of the greatest athletes in Alhambra High history who went on to pitch in the major leagues, will be the fea-tured speaker at the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 22, at Almansor Court Restaurant, 700 S. Almansor St. Registration and social hour will be from 11 a.m. to noon, with lunch served at noon, followed by the induction of 12 athletes and coaches and two team awards

Mr. Larson, a 6’0”, 180-pounder, earned � rst-team All-CIF honors in both football and baseball during his playing days at Alhambra, and in 1972, his senior year, he was selected as the CIF Player of the Year in baseball. Mr. Larson was also the Paci� c League Player of the Year in both his junior and senior seasons, compiling a 25-4 record during that time, with an ERA under 1. He also received � rst-team All-CIF honors in football in 1971 as a quarterback after throwing for nearly 1,500 yards in leading the Moors to a 7-2 record.

In baseball, Mr. Larson chose pro ball over USC when the St. Louis Cardinals tabbed him as their � rst-round pick in the 1972 draft. He went on to pitch in all or part of seven seasons in the major leagues with Houston, Philadelphia, and the Chi-cago Cubs.

� e 2017 HOF inductees are Jon Arani-ta, class of 1979 (bodybuilding); football

coach Dick Beam*; Mike Bruno, 1970 (baseball); Royce Bybee, 1974 (football); baseball coach Emmett Menasco*; Mike Meyer, 1978 (baseball); Vanessa Huey Oyama, 1985 (tennis); Cli� Shum, 1992 (water polo); Pamela Huey Smith, 1981 (tennis); Steve Spencer, 1972 (football); Glenn V. � ompson*, 1947 (baseball); and Dennis Tuckosh, (1965), track.

� e 1955 AHS varsity football team, which posted a record of 11-1-1, and the 2001-02 wrestling team, which won the CIF dual-meet championship, also will be inducted.

Corky Conzonire, former president of the Tournament of Roses; Dave Jacobs, former general manager of the Rose Bowl; and Bob Mieszerski, horse racing writer and Public Relations director at Los Alam-itos Racetrack, will receive “Distinguished Alumni” certi� cates.

Lonnie Teper, former sports editor of the daily Post-Advocate, will return as the Master of Ceremonies after hosting the event the past two ceremonies.

Tickets are $45 per person and can be obtained by sending a check, payable to AAAF, to P.O. Box 6133, Alhambra 91802.

For more information, contact Joanne Ward at 909-957-3826, or e-mail her at [email protected].

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Academy of Special Dreams Foundation to participate in Disability Art Exhibition Oct. 5

International artist Oscar Garcia Santander, left, one of the artists from the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation who will take part in the Disability Art Exhibition on Oct. 5, and Michael Dergar, president and CEO of the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation.

� e Academy of Special Dreams Foun-dation will participate in the 2017 Disabili-ty Art Exhibition, sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability, on � ursday, Oct. 5, at the � ird Floor Bridge Gallery at Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. � e exhibition will feature original paintings and other works of visual art created by local artists with disabilities. Also contributing works of art to the exhibition will be artists from Mexico and around the world.

“We are excited to renew our collabora-tion with the City of Los Angeles Depart-ment on Disability this year for the Disabil-ity Art Exhibition,” said Michael Dergar, president and CEO of the Pasadena-based Academy of Special Dreams Foundation. "� is art exhibition is a testament to the creativity of our friends in the special needs community, and we encourage everyone to stop by Los Angeles City Hall to see their works of art. We give many thanks to the Department on Disability for this opportunity to support the artists of the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation.”

In addition, the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation will co-sponsor with the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability a reception at 10 a.m. on � ursday, Oct. 26, honoring the participating artists in this year's Disability Art Exhibition. � e Academy of Special Dreams Foundation will award working artists grants to several nonpro� t organizations in the Los Angeles area. � e public is invited to at-tend this reception, free of charge, at Los Angeles City Hall, � ird Floor, at which the individual artists will be recognized for par-ticipating in the art exhibition. � ere will be hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

For more information, please visit www.specialacademy.org.

About the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation

� e mission of the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation is to increase public awareness, recognition, and appreciation of the creative talents of people with dis-abilities by providing opportunities that encourage, promote, and showcase their artistic expressions.

About the City of Los Angeles Depart-ment on Disability

� e Department on Disability, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, is committed to ensuring full access to employment, programs, facilities, and services through strategic management and partnership education, advocacy, training, research, and improved service delivery for the bene� t of persons with disabilities, providers of essential resources, and policymakers. More information about the Department on Disability can be found at http://disability.lacity.org/.


Alhambra High School Class of 1997 to present 20th reunion

Alhambra High School’s class of 1997 will present its 20th high school reunion from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 11, at Craft Hill (crafthill.com), 424 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena.

Tickets are $40 through Aug. 31 and $45 Sept. 1 through Oct. 25.

Send payment via Paypal to Paypal.me/yvonneballesteros or [email protected].

Freshmen Lauren Knapp, Francesca Terramani, and Natalie Cortez show o� their brand new college exploration binders from the Guidance and College Counseling Department.

Ramona Convent students hit ground running to prepare for college

� e college season is underway, and Alberto Chavarria, director of Guidance and College Counseling, and Kristen Tap-pan, Guidance counselor, have developed several events for students and families designed to guide them through the college admission process.

Before the start of the school year, seniors attended a two-day Admissions Season Boot Camp on campus in the technology lab. Students received assistance with their personal Naviance College and Career Readiness pro� le and were able to input their prospective colleges, invite teachers for letters of recommendation, sync the Common Application to Naviance, and work on their personal essay statements.

Freshmen have received a binder titled "� e Journey Begins — Destination: College" from the Guidance and College Counseling Department. � is binder, which is used during regular advising meetings, will serve as a safe place to store resources regarding study skills, tools for success, and college materials for them to reference.

Several college representatives have been invited to visit and present information to students. “� ese visits give students the opportunity to learn what each college has to o� er and inquire about various scholar-ships and special programs that may entice students to apply,” said Mr. Chavarria.

All grade levels are invited to attend these informative sessions.

Evening information sessions for fam-ilies have taken place for each individual grade level so that families can help their daughters with the college exploration pro-cess, better understand the college admis-sion timeline, � nd out what grant money is available, and learn how to navigate the � nancial aid (FAFSA) system.

At Ramona, the college preparation and selection process is a personal four-year journey of exploration, self-discovery, hard work, and growth. � e Guidance and Col-lege Counseling team empowers students to prepare for and select the college that is the best � t for each student. � e team also makes sure each student has the informa-tion and support she needs for success.

Ramona is a welcoming Catholic college-prep high school for girls in grades nine through 12. Ramona graduates face the future with an extraordinary education, a global vision fueled by Catholic values, an independent spirit, con� dent leadership skills, the support of their Ramona sisters, and the strength of a legacy of more than 128 years of excellence.

Ramona Convent Secondary School is located at 1701 W. Ramona Road, Alhambra. For more information, phone 626-282-4151, or visit www.ramonacon-vent.org.

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Walk N’ Roll disability awareness fair to take place Oct. 15

Asians and Paci� c Islanders with Dis-abilities of California (APIDC), a nonpro� t organization, will present “Walk N’ Roll,” a fun interactive disability awareness fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at � e Alhambra, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra.

� e event, supported by the City of Alhambra, Los Angeles County, and � e Ratkovich Company, is designed to be in-clusive and entertaining for participants of di� erent abilities. Walk N’ Roll will include a run and walk at 10 a.m., registration at 9 a.m.; food; music; educational booths; and resource tables. Community organizations, youth groups, schools, professional associa-tions, employee resource groups, and fami-lies are invited to participate. � e � rst 200 people to preregister for the event online, http://apidisabilities.net, will receive a free hamburger meal from In-N-Out Burger, to be served only between noon and 1:30 p.m.

Special guests will include Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; City of Alhambra Councilmember Je� Maloney;

and Jennifer Kumiyama, singer and actor and former Miss California Wheelchair. � e Honorary Event Chair is former Al-hambra Mayor Gary Yamauchi.

Event sponsors to date include Southern California Gas Company, NBC Universal, AT&T, Bank of America, and Toyota Financial Services. Community partners include Asian Youth Center, California State University Los Angeles, Japanese Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges, and Rio Hondo Commu-nity College.

APIDC was created in 1999 to provide a voice and a face to Asians and Paci� c Islanders with physical, mental, and de-velopmental disabilities. APIDC programs include an annual Youth Leadership Insti-tute for college students with disabilities and major statewide conferences, the next slated for October 2018.

Information about Walk N’ Roll, including volunteer, participation, and sponsorship opportunities, is available at http://apidisabilities.net.

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Alhambra High School graduates honored for achieving Eagle Scout rank

Isaac Christian Ramirez, left, and Joshua Jorge Cueva are honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest honor conferred on young men by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Alhambra High School 2016 graduates Isaac Christian Ramirez and Joshua Jorge Cueva were honored for their advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout on Sept. 9 at the Alhambra Masonic Lodge.

An important requirement for advance-ment to Eagle is the candidate’s � nal com-munity service project (last of many they contribute to as a Scout). For his project, Mr. Ramirez planned and saw through a food drive for the House of Ruth Shelter in Los Angeles, where over two weekends he organized Scouts to solicit, sort, and deliver food collected from the Emery Park neighborhood in Alhambra. Mr. Cueva marshaled a hardworking crew out to the desert near Barstow to rehabilitate an endangered desert eco-system managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. His crew planted 80 tree saplings, built rodent protectors around the saplings, laid down of more than 1,000 feet of drip line for watering, and installed a wildlife watering hole for the animals that make that area their home.

Attending the Sept. 9 ceremony were family, friends, Scouts, and Father James Curran of the San Gabriel Claretian Mis-sionaries, who gave the invocation. Eagle Scout Martin Gomez, of LaVerne, was master of ceremonies. Among the honors

received by the young men were certi� cates of recognition and congratulations from the Order of the Arrow; NASA; the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife; the Coast Guard; the Jewish Committee on Scouting; the Alpha Phi Omega Service Organization; the Boy Scouts of America National Council; U.S. Rep. Judy Chu; California State Sen. Dr. Ed Hernandez; California Assemblymember Edwin Chau; the Stan Lee foundation, of Marvel Comic book and movie fame; and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is also an Eagle Scout.

� e rank of Eagle is the highest honor conferred on young men by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is recognized as an auspicious achievement by many public and private business orga-nizations, governments, law enforcement and � rst responder agencies, and the mil-itary services. Only 4% of entering Scouts achieve this honor, and less than 1% of young men in the United States can claim Eagle Scout status.

� e Alhambra Masons are a group of dedicated business people and citizens who facilitate community service and fraternity with and through their members. Anyone interested in the use of the hall or in mem-bership can phone 323-240-0326.

Alhambra resident Alex Rivest was the winner of U.S. Rep. Judy Chu’s #BestOf27 photo contest. � e picture of the 60-inch telescope on top of Mt. Wilson is Rep. Chu’s Facebook cover photo and is displayed in her Washington, D.C. o� ce.


Auto Club: Americans falling for autumn travel

Summer’s over and kids are back in school, but many people are looking for-ward to at least one more getaway this fall before the arrival of another busy holiday season. According to a new survey from AAA, more than one in four Americans (28%) expects to take a vacation this year between Labor Day and � anksgiving.

“We have seen strong demand for travel throughout the course of the year, and our members are discovering that traveling during the fall season has many bene� ts,” said Jacqueline Garcia, Alhambra branch manager for the Automobile Club of Southern California. “Travelers increasing-ly ask us to provide immersive travel expe-riences. Autumn o� ers more opportunities for them to explore a destination’s local culture, thanks to fewer crowds and mild weather.”

In fact, Americans say the top bene� ts of taking a fall trip include:

• Fewer crowds and children (68%).• Weather that is more favorable (63%).• � e opportunity to � nd better value

for the cost of their trip (55%). “Savvy travelers can often � nd lower

prices on everything from airfare and hotels to cruises and vacation packages, as travel companies o� er incentives to � ll their vacancies during the fall,” said Ms. Garcia.

Road trips are the preferred activity for fall travelers, with 62% of those planning a vacation intending to pack up their cars and hit the road. � anks to milder weather, outdoor events such as fall festivals and visits to national and state parks are par-ticularly popular with travelers this time of year. Twenty-six percent of those who are planning a fall vacation will take a trip to view fall foliage.

� e majority of fall travelers will stay within the United States, with Orlando, Southern California, Hawaii, and New York the most popular domestic travel des-tinations, based on AAA Travel bookings. Approximately one-third of fall travelers

are planning an international vacation, with European destinations including Rome and London especially popular this time of year. � is year’s top fall destinations based on AAA Travel bookings include:

1. Orlando, Florida2. Rome, Italy3. Anaheim, California4. Honolulu, Hawaii5. New York City6. Las Vegas, Nevada7. London, England8. Dublin, Ireland9. Boston, Massachusetts10. Cancun, MexicoBefore setting out on a fall getaway,

travelers should contact the Alhambra Auto Club branch, 401 E. Main St., for the expert advice of a trusted travel adviser who can provide personalized service and in-depth destination knowledge to create a memorable vacation experience. For more information about fall travel or to begin planning a trip, phone 626-289-4491, or visit AAA.com.

AAA’s report presents the � ndings of a telephone survey (landline and cell phone) consisting of 1,011 adults living in the continental United States. Interviewing for this survey was conducted Aug. 3-6, 2017. � is study has an average statistical error of ±3.1% at the 95% con� dence level for all U.S. adults.

� e Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest member of the AAA federation of motor clubs, has served Southern California since 1900. Today, the Auto Club’s members bene� t by roadside assistance, insurance products and services, travel agency, � nancial products, automo-tive pricing and buying programs, auto-motive testing and analysis, trip planning services, and highway and transportation safety programs. Information about these products and services and the AAA Mobile App is available on the Auto Club’s website at www.AAA.com.

Fewer crowds, mild weather, and budget-friendly options attract fall travelers


Alhambra Fire Department to host 2017 Open House, Pancake Breakfast

Alhambra Fire Department’s annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at 301 N. First St.

In honor of “National Fire Prevention Week,” the Alhambra Fire Department will host a bene� t Open House and Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct.14. � e event will take place at Alhambra Fire Station 71, 301 N. First St.

National Fire Prevention Week*, which occurs during the second week of October of each year, is designated to increase awareness of � re safety concerns and prevention, based on � re statistics and concerns during the previous year. � is year’s theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” stresses the importance of making sure that every person has two ways out of a sleeping room: the main door to the sleeping room and a readily accessible window or door that leads to the exterior of the building. A plan to escape should be made and practiced twice a year. Children should be taught how to escape in order to ensure they can get out if an adult cannot help them. For more information, please visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw.

Alhambra Fire� ghters will cook and serve breakfast for all those attending. � e open house will include � re safety infor-mation handouts, CERT Program and sign-up information, � re station tours, and � re department res-cue vehicle and equipment demonstrations.

Kids attending the breakfast will have an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Sparky the Fire Dog and take a tour of the Department’s “Fire Safety House,” wherein they can practice calling 9-1-1 and escaping through a bedroom door

or a window. A home hazard hunt is also conducted in the House, encouraging kids and adults to “test their smoke alarms” and to be their own junior � re safety inspector at home.

� e breakfast and all events at the open house are free of charge. Donations will be accepted and will go toward the “Alhambra Emergency First Responders Fund.” � e fund is used by police and � re personnel to provide temporary aid to individuals and families whom they encounter who are in need. Assistance with food, clothing, tem-porary lodging, and other basic necessities is provided, while county, state, and federal programs are accessed.

*National Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 con� agra-tion that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres. � e � re began on Oct. 8 but did most of its damage on Oct. 9. Source: "About Fire Prevention Week." <http://www.nfpa.org/public-educa-tion/campaigns/� re-prevention-week/about-� re-prevention-week>.


Oct. 1 – SundayLast day of “Moon Festival on Main” street

festival11 a.m. to 6 p.m.South Second Street between Main and

Commonwealth

Oct. 2 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Oct. 3 – TuesdayHCDA Citizens Advisory Committee7 p.m. - City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 5 – ThursdayParks and Recreation Commission7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Oct. 9 – MondayCity Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Oct. 10 – Tuesday• Library Board of Trustees 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St. • Youth Commission 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• Design Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 12 – ThursdayCoff ee TalkChamber business networking event8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Hosted by Brookdale Alhambra1 E. Commonwealth Ave. 91801Cost is freeRSVP to 626-282-8481

Alhambra Service Clubs and OrganizationsTuesday: The Exchange Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Birdies Bar & Grill, 630 S. Almansor St., at Alhambra Golf Course. The Kiwanis Club of Alhambra meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst and third Tuesdays of each month at Denny’s Restaurant, 369 W. Main St., Alhambra. The Rotary Club and Soroptimist Club meet at noon every Tuesday at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St. Wednesday: The Alhambra Historical Society presents its program meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, September, and before or after Thanksgiving in November at the Masonic Center, 9 W. Woodward Ave. Toastmasters meets from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the fi rst and third Wednesdays each month at the Colonial Kitchen Restaurant, 1110 Huntington Drive, San Marino. Thursday: American Legion Post 139 meets at 7 p.m. on the fi rst Thursday each month at the Legion Hall, 24 N. Stoneman Ave., Alhambra. San Gabriel Valley New Generation Rotary Club meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Twohey’s, 1224 N. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra.The Alhambra Woman’s Club meets monthly. Phone 626-289-9307 for information.

Community Calendar of Events

November

Oct. 16 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Oct. 18 – WednesdayArts & Cultural Events Committee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 19 – ThursdayAlhambra Chamber Play Fore the Kids Golf

TournamentAlhambra Golf Course, 630 S. Almansor. Shotgun start 11 a.m.

Oct. 22 – SundayPumpkin Run 1K and 5K5K start: 8 a.m.1K start: 9:30 a.m.Register at 6:30 a.m. at park on race day,or online at www.alhambrapumpkinrun.comMain Street, Downtown Alhambra

Oct. 23 – MondayCity Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St. Alhambra 91801$10 members, $15 non-members

Oct. 24 – Tuesday• YMCA’s 32nd Annual Celebrity Waiters

Luncheon & Auction 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Almansor Court, Lakeview Room 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra 91801 $50 per person• Design Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 25 – WednesdayBusiness After Hours Mixer 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Hosted by La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant2938 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra 91803$10 members; $15 non-members

Oct. 28 – SaturdayHallowscreamCostume contest registration 9 a.m., contest at 10 a.m.Balloons, face painting, entertainment, costumed

charactersTrick-or-treating noon to 2 p.m.Alhambra Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner Main and Garfi eld

Nov. 2 – ThursdayParks and Recreation Commission7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Nov. 6 – TuesdayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Nov. 7 – TuesdayHCDA Citizens Advisory Committee7 p.m. - City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Nov. 8 – WednesdayTransportation Committee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Nov. 9 – ThursdayCoff ee TalkChamber business networking event8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Hosted by Elevate Barbershop1015 E. Main St., Alhambra 91801

Nov. 13 – MondayAlhambra City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Nov. 14 – Tuesday• Library Board of Trustees 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• Youth Commission 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• Design Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Nov. 15 – Wednesday• Chamber Happy Hour 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Shakas 101 W. Main St., Unit C, Alhambra 91801 $10 members, $15 non-members• Arts & Cultural Events Committee 7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Nov. 20 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers111 S. First St.

Nov. 25 – SaturdayTree Lighting Ceremony5:30 to 9 p.m. Santa arrives at 6 p.m.Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner Garfi eld and

MainFree Santa photos, entertainment, and

refreshments

Nov. 27 – MondayAlhambra City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Nov. 28 – TuesdayDesign Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Domestic short hair • Adult • Female • Small • ID #5250

To inquire about these adoptable animals, contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159, or visit at 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel. Adoption hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. � e shel-ter is closed on Mondays. Directions and photos of many more dogs and cats can be found online at www.sgvhumane.org.

� e adoption fee for cats is $99, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, de-worming, FIV/FELV/heartworm testing, and microchip. A $130 - $145 dog adoption fee includes microchip, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and de-worming, as well as a free health check-up at a participating vet (some breeds slightly higher).

� e 2017 calendars are available at the shelter for

a $10 donation. Online orders are $15. � e photos were selected among hun-dreds submitted by shelter supporters. � ey make great gifts for animal lovers. Order a 2017 calendar online by going through Paypal. Go to the shelter website at sgvhumane.org for more information.

Save money with the Buddy Program. Adopt two pets at the same time for a reduced fee.

� e Senior for Senior Program o� ers pets for $39 each.

Meg is a serene 4-year-old girl with a striking tortoiseshell fur coat of dramatic black with orange and gold markings. She is a little on the shy side with new visitors, but with a little time and a calm approach she welcomes the gentle stroking of her silky coat. Her beautiful pale green eyes invite attention and love. Meg chases the laser dot and particularly likes feathery things to � y around to bat. She will be content to have a lap and be surrounded by love. In the folklore of many cultures, such as the Irish and Scottish, cats with tortoiseshell coloring are believed to bring good luck. Please come to Mini Manor to meet Meg.

� e San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is the local, a� ordable choice for spay and neuter, vaccinations, and TNR (trap, neuter, and release) for feral cats. Check out the Web site for information on the adoptable pets and adoption programs: www.sgvhumane.org.

October

American Staffordshire terrier • Adult • Male • Large • ID #28861

Titus is a handsome 1 ½-year-old chocolaty American Sta� ordshire terrier. He is 70 lbs and still has a love for puppy games. He has a short smooth healthy coat, big goofy � oppy ears, and the sweetest trusting auburn eyes ever seen. He was found as a stray in Temple City and has already endeared himself to his new human friends at the shelter. Titus loves to walk and jog, and he truly enjoys himself whenever he gets the opportunity to strut outdoors. He also enjoys the scents of the world around him or stopping to experience the pleasure of a good roll in the cool grass. If looking for a fun-loving goofball who has a zest for life and deserves a forever loving home, then Titus is the dog for you.

Chocolate is a handsome boy who is as sweet as his name. Chocolate was surrendered to the shelter by an owner who could no longer care for him. Chocolate is thought to be a Chihuahua -dachshund mix, weighing about 20 pounds. He is about 1 1/2 years old. Chocolate is a friendly, a� ectionate dog who seems to love the company of people. He greets new friends with a smiling face, wagging tail, and lots of kisses to share. Chocolate seems interested in meeting other dogs and playfully interacts with many of the dogs he has met at the shelter. He also loves going for walks. � is happy boy is full of personality and just wants to � nd a loving home where he is treated as part of the family. Chocolate needs daily exercise and would love to have a big yard where he can run and play. Come meet Chocolate. He is as sweet as a Hershey's kiss.

Dachshund and Chihuahua mix • Adult • Male • Small • ID #28785

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Physics and Astronomy Club President Braulio Gomez helps Brightwood kindergartners make a pinhole viewer out of a shoebox.

Brightwood kindergartners listen attentively to Physics and Astronomy Club member Joy Velasquez’s directions.

BY ANTONIO GONZALESAs eclipse enthusiasts across the country were preparing

to view the recent solar eclipse, Brightwood’s youngest students had the bene� t of learning about it from some local experts. � ree members of the East Los Angeles College Physics and Astronomy Club visited Brightwood’s four kindergarten classes a few days before the big event to explain what an eclipse was, teach students to make a pin-hole viewer, demonstrate how a telescope works, and give students tips to safely view the e� ects of the eclipse. � e Physics and Astronomy Club president Braulio Gomez, along with members Rodrigo Vega and Joy Velasquez, brought in a model of the earth, sun, and moon to show the students how their rotations would cause the unique shadows of the eclipse. � ey may only be 5 years old, but the kindergartners seemed to understand the scienti� c explanation through the demonstration with the model. “I liked when they showed us the little earth and moon,”

explained Ashlynn Chow. “� ey shined a � ashlight which was the sun and that showed the shadow on the earth.”

After explaining the potential dangers of looking directly at the sun, the club members showed the students how they could take simple household objects like paper, tape, aluminum foil, and a shoebox and safely look at the e� ects of the eclipse. Once the students took their shoebox pinhole viewer outside and were able to look inside, the students were impressed with what they saw. Many of them shared the same enthusiasm Nicolas Kiamzon had when he announced, “It’s so cool! � e sunlight is inside the shoebox!”

Although the students knew they were not to look directly up at the eclipse, the club’s members brought along a special telescope that allowed the students to safely view the sun through its protective lenses. Jonas Hanami was among the students who were very excited for this opportunity, “We got to see the sun through a telescope.

It looked like a giant orange ball with some spots on it.”After presenting to the students, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Vega,

and Ms. Velasquez quickly packed up and gave a short good-bye to their new friends as they headed to Oregon, where they would experience the eclipse in totality.

Brightwood’s kindergarten teachers were grateful that the Physics and Astronomy Club members took the time out of their busy schedule to give their students an introduction to the eclipse. � ey are hoping to have more opportunities for young men and women from the local community to share their goals and passions about science with their students. Not only did the students learn a lot, they also enjoyed the time they were able to spend with their new role models. It was obvious the students had a great time during their visit. “Meeting the scientists, working with the shoe box, and watching through the telescope … it was all so much fun!” proclaimed � omas Liu.

ELAC scientists help Brightwood kindergartners prepare for historic solar eclipse

East Los Angeles College Physics and Astronomy Club member Joy Velasquez shows kindergartner Nicholas Ng how to look through a telescope. Nicholas also saw the sun through a pinhole viewer, or a “Sun in the Box” as he called it.

Alhambra Unifi ed School District Citizens Oversight Committee members neededBY ANTONIO GONZALES

Alhambra Uni� ed School District (AUSD) is seeking individuals to serve on the Citizens Oversight Committee for the upcoming implementation of the District’s Measure AE and Measure HS school bonds, which were passed last November.

After being voted in favor for by AUSD stakeholders, Measure AE was granted in the amount of $110 million and will be used to update repair and build new structures at AUSD’s elementary schools. Measure HS is a $149 million bond and will be implemented throughout the Dis-trict’s high schools.

� e main responsibilities of this com-mittee will be to inform the public concern-ing the District’s expenditure of bond of bond proceeds, review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure the proceeds were used only for the purposes of the bonds, and present the Board an annual written report updating the activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of the bonds.

Under state law, the AUSD Board of Ed-ucation will handle all committee appoint-

ments, concluding in at least seven total members. Based on Prop 39, one member must be a parent of a child in the District, one must be both a parent of a child in the District and an active member in a par-ent-teacher organization such as PTA, one must be active in a business organization representing the business community lo-cated in the District, one must be an active member in a senior citizen organization, one member must be active in a taxpayers association, and two members must be members of the community at-large.

Each initially appointed member ap-pointed will be required to serve a two-year term while other appointments will be required to serve a one-year term, but will be up for reappointment by the Board for a second and third two-year term.

Applications for a position on the com-mittee are available on the District’s website and are accompanied with all bylaws, which will provide applicants with additional information. � e deadline for applications is no later than 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. All applications should be sent to the AUSD Superintendents o� ce.

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Alhambra School District committed to college, career readinessBY ANTONIO GONZALES

Alhambra Uni� ed School District (AUSD) students will not only graduate from high school with a diploma, but students will graduate prepared for success — whether they attend college or enter the workforce. Students are prepared to enter postsecondary education or join the work-force with the knowledge and technical skills to be successful in their careers due to a variety of programs to include Career and Technical Education, student internships, and dual enrollment courses.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses provide quality educational pro-grams emphasizing core academic content, workplace competencies, technical skills, and seamless transition to further educa-tion or employment. � e technical skills acquired in CTE better prepare students to meet challenges of the workforce and emerging occupations. CTE include courses such as culinary arts, child devel-opment, fashion, pharmacy tech, health occupations, business and � nance, digital media, web page design, welding, HVAC, automotive and wood technology.

New to AUSD is the Get Focused Stay Focused (GFSF) program. � e program was designed to help students develop skills based education plans that map out strategies to acquire skills required for their identi� ed career path. � e semester long course helps students address three import-ant questions: Who am I? What do I want? and How do I get it? Upon completion of

the program, students build their dynamic 10-year Career and Life Plan along with their skills-based education plan. Get Focused Stay Focused is a dual enrollment course providing students with high school and college credits.

AUSD has also collaborated with East Los Angeles Community College to bring dual enrollment courses to Alhambra, Mark Keppel, and San Gabriel high schools. Students are able to earn high school and transferable college credits with dual enrollment courses for free. Dual enrollment at the high school sites provides an environment for high school students to transition to a more rigorous higher level of advanced education. Dual enrollment course o� erings include Archi-tecture, Administrative Justice, Computer Science, Child Development, and Law Enforcement.

More than 40 students participated in summer internships gaining on-the-job training in careers of interests. � ese summer internships provided students a landscape to demonstrate the knowledge and technical skills learned in the classroom and apply them in the real world work force. Career Technical Education coupled with internships have taught our students the important role attendance, work habits teamwork and collaboration play in learn-ing life-long skills. For more information, contact Judy Hu� aker, Alhambra Uni� ed School District Career Technical Education specialist at 626-943-6990.

New to AUSD is the Get Focused Stay Focused program that is designed to help students develop skills-based education plans that map out strategies to acquire skills required for their identi� ed career path.

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BY ANTONIO GONZALESYnez Elementary’s Parenting Work-

shop Series welcomed 67 new and re-turning parents. � e � rst of four weekly parenting classes were aimed at helping parents “Navigate the School System.” � e meeting started with a brief intro-duction of the school resources and sup-port team. Principal Janett Perales and Asst. Principal Shelley Gee-Ryan spoke of the importance of family, community, and collaborative resources for student and family overall success. On hand to welcome the families were Alhambra School District’s School Board member Bob Gin, Gateway Parent Engagement Counselor Monica Hernandez Morales, Intervention Adviser Elizabeth Lopez, School psychologist Rachel Fall, as well as representatives from Kingdom Causes. Translation and child care were provided.

Parents were given a chance to get

to know each other with an ice-breaker activity where parents had an opportu-nity to familiarize themselves with one another. Parents listened attentively to the importance of being involved in their child’s schooling, the importance of good school attendance, and the im-portance of social and emotional health as it relates to academic performance. � ere was insight on mental health and counseling services, which are available to provide assistance to students, par-ents, and teachers on attendance and academics. � e presentation emphasized the importance of notifying the school on attendance, partnering with teachers on academics, and informing the nurse of prescribed medication. Additional support was provided to help parents ac-cess Alhambra’s parent portal to monitor assignments, grades, teacher e-mails, and daily attendance.

Ynez engages parents for student success

� e � rst of Ynez Elementary’s four weekly parenting classes were aimed at helping parents “Navigate the School System.”

� e National PTA provides guidance to assist schools in engaging families in the school decision-making process and helps schools build inclusive policies related to education, health, safety, or the arts. Since its recognition as a 2014-16 School of Excellence, Monterey Highlands Elementary PTA has focused on improving family engagement in education. � e six areas where Mon-terey Highlands Elementary School made real progress were in welcoming all families; communicating more e� ectively; supporting student success;

speaking up for every child, including parents in the decision-making process; and collaborating with the community.

“Monterey Highlands Elementary School is one of just 11 schools in California and one of 141 schools nationwide who received this award,” said Suzie Lee, Monterey Highlands El-ementary PTA Secretary. “� ere is a real commitment by our PTA to continually improve our school. We are proud to play a vital role in the continued success of Monterey Highlands Elementary School.”

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