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Shooting of MP Police Officer in 1961 Impacted Many Lives
When Police Officer George E. Elder went to the Star Market to
follow up on a surveillance, his death at the hands of robbers impacted
the lives of his family and many throughout the community.
A simple clearing of city files recently brought back horrible memories of a tragedy in June 1961.
Recently, Officer Elder’s family gathered around current police
Chief Jim Smith to review the contents of a personnel “jacket” or file
that was almost thrown out in a routine cleaning of city records.
What saved the file from destruction was an attached note that
stated, “Do Not Destroy – Historical Value.”
Gathered for the simple viewing of the contents were Elder’s son,
George; his two daughters, Debbie and Karen, a granddaughter and a
brother, John Elder.
Monterey Park Police Chief Jim Smith welcomed the family to
the meeting in his office at City Hall. He was going to hand over the
file to the family. But, first, there were some recollections to be made
and courtesies to be exchanged. The conversation was emotionally
charged, with John Elder, who once served as the city’s police chief,
leading the group.
One might wonder why such emotions were running so high.
That’s because Officer George E. Elder was shot and killed by armed
robbers on June 9, 1961. He is the only city police officer ever killed in
the line of duty in Monterey Park’s history.
Elder was shot to death while attempting to apprehend two armed
suspects and their get-away driver as they tried to escaped after robbing the Star Market, located on Garvey Avenue and Alhambra Avenue. Today, the Quang Hoa Market now occupies the same location.
Office Elder was shot in the head and chest with a .38 caliber revolver and a .22 caliber pistol. Bullet holes on the get-away car from
Officer Elder’s return fire led to the arrest of suspects in Whittier a
week later.
When Officer Elder was shot, he was taken to the former Bella
Vista Hospital located on Beverly Boulevard.
At the recent meeting in Chief Smith’s office, the three Elder Children expressed sadness over the shooting of their father and told how
their lives had changed. Jointly they wondered “what if” or how their
lives would have been different if their father had lived.
Katherine, the officer’s widow, remarried but the children remembered watching their mother seek out solitude on the yearly anniversary of the tragedy. “We would watch her sob. She never got over it.”
Fifty-four years ago when the shooting occurred, there was very
little in support for the families of fallen police officers. Today, there
are many more resources.
Even so, residents joined in the funeral services of Office Elder
and many people lined the streets to witness the funeral procession. On
that July 4th, community groups dedicated the proceeds from a holiday
fireworks stand to purchase a home in the Highlands area for the widow and her three children. But years later, some people would knock
on their front door, demanding to see the house “they” had bought the
family.
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DAYS
Police Chief Jim Smith speakds to family of George Elder who was killed by
armed robbers in 1961. Above is Officer Elder in his motorcycle helmet.
Severe Bee Stings Injury Police K-9 Dog
Police Canine Injured in
Search for Burglary Suspects
A Monterey Park police dog
was seriously injured when stung
more than 50 times by bees while
pursuing three burglary suspects
last Saturday, May 9.
Initially, Monterey Park Police were responding to an early
morning report that three suspicious persons had been seen in
the area of 100 East El Repetto
Drive. A neighbor reported that
he saw three male subjects walking on the side of a home.
A responding officer saw two
male subjects flee the area into
the hillside behind the homes.
Police containment was established and search of the area was
conducted. During the search,
police confirmed that a residential burglary had occurred. Three
suspects were eventually located
and arrested.
During the search, one of the
Monterey Park Police Department
K-9 called “Robin” disturbed a
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Happy Birthday Monterey Park!
Carnival Rides, Food, Game Booths,
Live Music & Dancing - Parade on Sat. May 16
Barnes Park - May 14 - 17, 2015
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Monterey Park & West Valley Journal
How to Celebrate
City Centennial?
By Dave Barron, Journal Editor
Monterey Park will hit the 100-year mark next year. A whole century since
a group of rebels headed up to Sacramento to officially incorporate the City of
Monterey Park. They were out to fight off an attempt by Alhambra to place a
stinky sewer farm in the heart of the community.
Recently, local volunteers have been gathering at the request of the city council
to figure out how to celebrate the city’s centennial in 2016. The last celebration
was held about 20 years ago when we celebrated the city’s 80th birthday.
One real obvious way to mark the event is to have a float in the Rose Parade
so that we can tell the whole world that we are now 100 years old.
Besides the Rose Parade Float, the other ideas being researched include a
5k run, an essay contest, a summer concert series, a homecoming gathering with
the Lions Clubs annual breakfast and an “All American BBQ” what ever that
means.
The Rose Parade float would cost about $150,000. While the city has the
money to fund the float entirely, that would be somewhat selfish because there
may be many of us who want to donate to this fund. There are many corporations,
businesses and organizations in the city that would want to be part of the
project.
Those who don’t have money could contribute by volunteering their time to
help decorate the float with flowers.
That way, on New Years Day, we can sit in our comfortable TV room and
cheer with pride in our hearts as the Monterey Park float goes by because we had
something to do getting it on Colorado Boulevard.
What’s your idea for celebrating the Centennial? If you have one, send an
email to the city committee via Dan Costley, the recreation director. His email
[email protected]. You can also send him a letter at city hall, 320
West Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754.
I hope what ever we do will be all inclusive. That is that is all segments
of today’s community should be part of it planning and carrying out the
celebration.
I also suggest elected officials (and maybe newspaper editors, too) back off
and let the people come up with ideas and take the leadership role in getting
things done.
Elected officials can help by using their power to open doors, pushing the
right buttons to help raise funds and prod city staff to keep moving.
Note to teachers: if your students have some ideas, they can send them to
me for publication in the Journal and I’ll also pass them on to the Centennial
Committee.
The committee is also looking for a centennial graphic to use on banners,
buttons and pins. If you have any artistic talent
Even a one-sentence essay can be the seed for a great celebration.
MPK Council Appoints
New City Commissioners
In the aftermath of the City Council elections in March, city council members appointed a number of new people to Monterey Park City Commissions Council memebers
may appoint and fire commissioners at will with the consent of the other council members. In some cases, commission seats go empty because of the lack of candidates.
The following is a list of new appointees to city commissions.
Stephen Lam reappointed Betty Chang, Charles Mau to Commission on Aging;
Grace Ge to the Community Participation Commission; Celeste Morris Ngyuen to the
Design Review Board; Delario Robinson to the Economic Development Advisory Commission and Doris Tsai, the Environmental Commission; Lincoln Lee, Planning Commission; Philip Smith, Recreation and parks; Daisy Ma reappointed to Traffic Commission.
Peter Chan appointed Alex Tang to the Aging Commission.
Councilwoman Teresa Real Sebastian appointed Virginia King and Mike Lopez to
the Commission on Aging; Elizabeth Barajas was appointed to Participation Commission; Eric Brossy De Dios, Design Review Board; Randall Avila, Recreation Commission; Margaret Leung, Planning Commission; and Joananna Bonillo, Environmental
Commission.
Councilman Mitchell Ing appointed Joseph Reichenberger to Design Review Board
Jessica Ramos to the Environmental Commission and Steve Klein, Traffic Commission.
Mayor Hans Liang had no changes in his appointments.
Vacancies currently exist in the Business Improvement District Advisory
Committee and the Community Participation Commission. For information
and application forms contact the City Clerk’s Office.
EDITORIAL
May 2015
Politicizing City Commissions
A few years ago, the Monterey Park City Council changed the way it appoints city
commissioners.
Instead of making it a group appointment, the current city ordinance gives individual
City Council members the power of appointing or firing commissioners.
One of the problems with a group interview and appointment by a majority of council
members was simply getting a quorum together on a night when council seldom meets.
As a result, many vacancies went unfilled for months on some important commissions.
Today, each Council person gets one or two appointments, depending on how many
people serve on a commission.
The appointments are only for one year. They don’t have to wait for a vacancy. The
person in office just simply disappears from the roster.
So, if a council person is unhappy with an appointee, he/she can simply fire them.
Council persons do have a right to challenge an appointment, but to do so, means civil
war and potential retribution in future appointments.
People who are campaign volunteers or donate to a council candidate also know how
the game works. As a result, they can seek out an appointment knowing that it will be
hard for the council member to refuse them.
In most commissions, it doesn’t make any difference. In fact, council members
sometimes need to beat the bushes to get volunteers to serve on a commission. We also
recognize that citizens do not take any pleasure from being interview by a board of five
council members, who may sometims as tough questions.
However, in a few key commissions that make legal decisions, individual council
appointments may not be the way to go. Take for example, the Planning Commission and
the Design Review Board which make legally binding decisions that impact businesses
and property owners. We think those commissions should be interviewed and vetted
publicly in open meetings.
We think the city council should have a hard look at how appointments are made to
city commissions. Most of the appointees are dedicated community people who want to
serve the city. But some may not be so dedicated and serve with a personal or business
agenda. We’ll write more about this issue in the future.
What do you think? Let your council member know your opinion..
Pvt Yoshia Kotani Graduates
Army Pvt. Yoshia Kotani has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson,
Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history,
tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic
combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field
tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field
training exercises.
Kotani is the son of Mitsuyo Kotani of Alhambra. He is a 2014 graduate of Al-
hambra High School, Alhambra, Calif.
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City Birthday Celebration Set
May 14 - 17 At Barnes Park
Play Days Parade Due Saturday, May 16
“Salute to Our Heroes” is
the theme of this year’s City
Parade celebrating the founding Monterey on Saturday,
May 16 through the downtown
area of the city.
This year’s parade will
celebrate the City’s 99th birthday and honor the city’s heroes who have dedicated their
efforts in past wars and community programs.
Most festivities will take
place on May 14 -19 at Barnes
Park.
Grand Marshal of this
year’s Play Days Parade is
Bill Sanchez, World War II
Army veteran who spent several years in a Prisoner of War
Camp in Japan.
Former Councilman Francisco Alonso will be the Historical Society’s Honorary
Grand Marshall.
The Play Days committee
has been encouraging groups
and organizations to honor
their Heroes by having them
participate in the city’s parade.
The parade is part of a fourday festival at Barnes Park, located next to City Hall at 320
West Newmark Avenue.
“This year’s Salute to Our
Heroes celebration will be the
start of a countdown to the
city’s 100th birthday in 2016, “
said festival co-chair Vincent
Chang, who also serves as
City Clerk.
The festival will feature
carnival rides, live entertainment, multi-cultural food and
game booths over four days.
Kicking off the festival
will be special discounted tickets for carnival rides to be located on the grounds of Barnes
Park. The discount tickets are
available for advance sale
at the recreation department
counter in City Hall.
This year’s festival will
feature and Entertainment
Expo located on the tennis
court on the west side of the
park.
Entertainment will include
Ballywood Dancers, Taiko
Drummers, Dancers, singers
and several bands playing contemporary and rock’n roll music. All of the entertainment
will be free.
Food and game booths operated by local non-profit organizations will be highlighted at
the Entertainment Expo. Many
information booths sponsored
Bill Sanchez, WWII POW and local
resident will be the Play Days Parade
Grand Marshal..
by non-profit agencies and
local craftsmen will also be
featured.
For information regarding participation in the city’s
parade or a booth on the festival grounds can be obtained
by contacting Robert Aguirre, Recreation Department
at (626) 607-1390.
Participation in the Play
Day’s Parade is free to community organizations.
Teen Age Ninga Turtle
Van and some of the
famous characters will
be participating in the
Play Days Parade on
Saturday, May 16 and
signing
autographs
on Sunday, May 17 at
Barnes Park.
Ballywood Dancers will be featured
Friday night, May 15 at Barnes Park
during Play Days Festival. Above
Charles Kingsley of the Kingsley
Dance Academy is with dancer Ani
Hovhannisyanns who will perform.
The dance group will performa
number of ethnic dances.
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PLAY DAYS PARADE LINE-UP
MONTEREY PARK PLAY DAYS PARADE LINEUP
LINE UP CLASS NAME FOOTAGE
1 BANNER WELCOME BANNER / HAPPY
BIRTHDAY MONTEREY PARK 10
2 COLOR GUARD 26.1 MONTEREY PARK POLICE
EXPLORER POST 300 30
3 NOVELTY 28.3 NORTHERN SHAOLIM LION &
DRAGON DANCE TEAM 40
4 AUTO (OWN) / DRUMS NORTHERN SHAOLIM
LION & DRAGON DANCE TEAM 20
5 AUTO MAYOR HANS LIANG 10
6 MARCHING UNIT 28.1 MONTEREY PARK
SPECIAL OLYMPICS HOST TOWN COMMITTEE 30
7 AUTO MAYOR PRO TEM PETER CHAN 10
8 I.D. UNIT 31.1 MARK KEPPEL HIGH SCHOOL
BAND
9 TALL FLAGS 30.1 MARK KEPPEL HIGH SCHOOL
BAND
10 DRUM MAJOR 27.1 MARK KEPPEL HIGH
SCHOOL BAND
11 BAND 21.1 (AA) MARK KEPPEL HIGH SCHOOL
BAND 80
12 DRILL TEAM 25.3 MARK KEPPEL HIGH SCHOOL
BAND
13 AUTO COUNCILMEMBER MITCHELL ING 10
14 MARCHING UNIT 28.1 CUB SCOUT PACK 329 30
15 AUTO COUNCILMEMBER TERESA REAL
SEBASTIAN 10
16 MARCHING UNIT 28.1 MONTEREY HIGHLAND
ELEMNETARY SCHOOL 20
17 AUTO COUNCILMEMBER STEPHEN LAM 10
18 I.D. UNIT 31.2 RIO HONDO PREPARATORY
SCHOOL BAND
19 TALL FLAGS 30.2 RIO HONDO PREPARATORY
SCHOOL BAND
20 DRUM MAJOR 27.5 RIO HONDO PREPARATORY
SCHOOL BAND
21 BAND 21.4 RIO HONDO PREPARATORY SCHOOL
BAND 80
22 DRILL TEAM 25.4 RIO HONDO PREPARATORY
SCHOOL BAND
23 NOVELTY 28.3 CHLOE TRABALLO /
BRIGHTWOOD SCHOOL 20
24 AUTO CITY CLERK VINCENT D. CHANG 10
25 AUTO TEEN MUTAN NINJA TURTLEST VAN
26 AUTO (OWN) K.I.T.T.
27 AUTO CITY TREASURER JOSEPH LEON 10
28 I.D. UNIT 31.2 MADRID MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
29 TALL FLAGS 30.2 MADRID MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAND
30 DRUM MAJOR 27.5 MADRID MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAND
31 BAND 21.4 MADRID MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND 60
32 DRILL TEAM 25.4 MADRID MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAND
33 AUTO WILLIAM SANCHEZ/ WWII POW VET /
GRAND MARSHAL 10
34 MARCHING UNIT 28.1 AMERICAN LEGION
POST 397
35 ANTIQUE AUTO 28.4 AMERICAN LEGION POST
397 20
36 MARCHING UNIT 28.1 MEHER MONTESSORI
SCHOOL 50
37 AUTO FRANCISCO ALONSO / HONORARY
GRAND MARSHAL 10
38 COLOR GUARD 26.2 NORTHWEST CHINO
YOUTH BAND
39 I.D. UNIT 31.1 NORTHWEST CHINO YOUTH
BAND
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Monterey Park & West Valley Journal
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T.
Sheila Yonemoto P.T.
Mom Was Right Sit Up & And
Stand Straight
By Sheila Yonemoto, PT
My mom always told me to sit up and stand up straight. Now, after years
of working as a physical therapist, I realize my mother’s wisdom in emphasizing
good posture. When I tell my patients to stand with their backs against the wall and keep
their buttocks, upper back and head lined up, most of them cannot do it. Even if I
use a rolled up towel, they can’t push the roll into the wall. Their chins point upward as their necks extend towards the wall with a hunchback look. This posture
makes you look old and reduces your balance, decreases how much air gets into
your lungs, causes neck and back pain, shoulder limitations, and possibly even
jaw disorders. A growing problem exists with reliance on cell phones, tablets and laptops,
and even with students’ writing postures. We should emphasize sitting up straight,
angling writing surfaces similar to drafting tables, and using larger arm muscles
to write in order to prevent fatigue. Using whole body mechanics is more efficient
and aesthetically pleasing and results in more beautiful handwriting. I also advocate keeping both feet on the floor for good pelvic alignment. When you sit or stand up straight, try to align your ears with the shoulders.
The shoulders should line up with the hips which, if you are standing, should line
up with the ankles from a side profile. Start looking at people and see how much
their heads go forward. Even a small distance forward can put a big increase in
pressure in your lower back disks.
Gravity will pull a forward head down, causing more effort by the neck muscles to keep the head from falling forward. This can explain constant soreness
and hardness in many people’s neck and shoulders. When the head is aligned and
balanced on the neck, almost no muscle power is needed to keep the head perched
on the spine. It takes about 21 days to change a habit, but you will be rewarded with better health, younger appearance and better organ function. Encourage children to
stand up and sit up straight. If you are already grown up and have a forward head,
don’t despair. Many of my patients are doing better! It takes a little work and encouragement but, under the guidance of a good coach, it is well worth the effort.
Host Committee Plans
for Special Olympics
A team of Monterey Park residents and business people are putting together plans to
host a delegation of more than 200 people from Germany arriving here to participate in
the Special Olympics World Games Schedule to begin on July 25.
More than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be welcomed to communities
throughout Southern California.
The German delegation includes athletes and coaches.
Kana Lee, local committee chair, said the German team and delegation will spend
July 21-24 in and around Monterey Park as they become acclimated to the time zone, enjoy activities that Monterey Park has to offer and prepare to compete at the World Games.
The local host Town program is collaboration between Monterey Park, California State
University Los Angeles, Alhambra and Lincoln Heights.
Together, they will welcome the Special Olympics athletes and coaches and provide
them food, housing and entertainment.
“The Host Town program gives each community an opportunity to showcase to the
world what makes them special, but more importantly to provide citizens with a better
understanding of intellectual disabilities that will lead to acceptance and inclusion for
all,” said Patrick McClenahan, President and CEO of LA2015.
Several community events are being planned in Monterey Park for the German Delegation.
In preparation for the hosting responsibilities, the Monterey Park Host Committee is
seeking support from community residents and business people.
One promotional effort involves rubber wristbands, which are being sold by many
committee members. Wristbands can be obtained at the City Clerks office at Monterey
Park City hall. The bands are being offered at $5 each. A Special Olympics Pin is also
being sold for $10 each.
To learn more about how you can get involved with the Monterey Park Host Town
program by either volunteering or by making a donation, visit the city website at www.
MontereyPark.ca.gov and search for “Special Olympics” or contact the recreation department at recreation@montereypark. ca.gov or 626-307-1388. For general information on
the 2015 Special Olympics World Games visit LA2015. org and on social media with
#ReachUpLA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
May 2015
Parade Up Continued(Continued from Page 3)
41 TALL FLAGS 30.1
117 DRILL TEAM 25.5 ICES
NORTHWEST CHINO YOUTH
BAND
BAND
118 NOVELTY 28.3 REPETTO
SCHOOL/ INFLUENTIAL
42 DRUM MAJOR 27.1
WOMEN IN HISTORY 20
NORTHWEST CHINO YOUTH
119 EQUESTRIAN FR RANCHO
BAND
JALISCO 60
43 BAND 21.5 NORTHWEST
120 BAND (N/C) RANCHO
CHINO YOUTH BAND 80
JALISCO 20
44 EQUESTRIAN FR C-STAR
121
PLEASURE RIDERS 20
122 NOVELTY 28.3 BALLET
45 EQUESTRIAN FR C-STAR
FOLKLORICO SONES DE MI
PLEASURE RIDERS 20
TIERRA 30
46 EQUESTRIAN FR C-STAR
123
PLEASURE RIDERS 20
124 NOVELTY 28.3 MONTEREY
47 CHEER 28.7 ST. EUGENE
PARK SPORTS CLUB 20
COUGAR CHEERLEADERS 30
125
48 AUTO MISS MONTEREY
126 TALL FLAGS 30.1
PARK QUEEN & COURT 10
NORWALK ALL CITY YOUTH
48 NOVELTY 28.3 PROJECT
BAND
NEO 50
127 MAJORETTES 24.8
49 AUTO MONTEREY PARK
NORWALK ALL CITY YOUTH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 10
BAND
50 FIRE TRUCKS MONTEREY
128 DRUM MAJOR 27.3
PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT 50
MONTEREY PARK PLAY DAYS NORWALK ALL CITY YOUTH
BAND
PARADE LINEUP 5/2/2015
129 BAND 21.7 NORWALK ALL
1:24:06 PM - 2
CITY YOUTH BAND
LINE UP CLASS NAME
130
FOOTAGE
131 NOVELTY 28.3 KINGSLEY
101 COLOR GUARD 22.1
DANCE ACADEMY 50
NORTH VALLEY MILITARY
132
INSTITUTE
102 DRILL TEAM 22.4 (ARMED) 133
134 BAND (N/C) CHARROS DE
NORTH VALLEY MILITARY
COMPTON
INSTITUTE
135 EQUESTRIAN FR
103 DRILL TEAM 22.2 NORTH
VALLEY MILITARY INSTITUTE CHARROS DE COMPTON 40
136
104 MARCHING UNIT 22.3
137
NORTH VALLEY MILITARY
138 DRILL TEAM 25.2
INSTITUTE
105 DRUM SQUAD 23.2 NORTH COMPTON SOUNDERS DRILL
VALLEY MILITARY INSTITUTE TEAM AND DRUM SQUAD 10
139 DRUM SQUAD 23.1
106 MARCHING UNIT
COMPTON SOUNDERS DRILL
28.1 KIWANIS CLUB OF
TEAM AND DRUM SQUAD 10
MONTEREY PARK 20
140 DRILL TEAM 25.3
107 I.D. UNIT 31.2 KRANZ
COMPTON SOUNDERS DRILL
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
TEAM AND DRUM SQUAD 10
BAND
141
108 TALL FLAGS 30.2 KRANZ
142
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
143 MARCHING UNIT 28.1
BAND
109 DRUM MAJOR 27.5 KRANZ YNEZ SCHOOL / DELCRATION
OF INDEPENDENCE 50
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
144
BAND
145
110 BAND 21.3 KRANZ
146 I.D. UNIT 31.2 DANA
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL MARCHING
BAND 60
BAND
111 DRILL TEAM 25.4 KRANZ
147 TALL FLAGS 30.2 DANA
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL MARCHING
BAND
BAND
112
148 DRUM MAJOR 27.5 DANA
113 NOVELTY 28.3 US KUNG
MIDDLE SCHOOL MARCHING
FU CENTER 30
BAND
114 TALL FLAGS 30.2 ICES
149 BAND 21.4 DANA MIDDLE
BAND
SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
115 DRUM MAJOR 27.4 ICES
150 DRILL TEAM 25.4 DANA
BAND
MIDDLE SCHOOL MARCHING
116 BAND 21.6 ICES BAND 80
BAND
Monterey Park & West Valley Journal
May 2015
David’s List
Friends & Advertisers
Service Clubs
LAMP Optimist Club. Meets twice monthly at
Monterey Park City Hall. For meeting information call
(626) 572-7450.
Eastside Optimist Club. Meets monthly at local
restaurants. For meeting information call (626) 2829210
Rosemead Kiwanis. Meets on Thursdays at noon
in meeting room of the Church of the Open Bible, 7915
Hellman Ave., Rosemead. For meeting information call
( 626) 572-7450.
Monterey Park Kiwanis Club. Meets weekly at
Capital Seafood Restaurant, 755 Garvey Ave, Monterey
Park. For meeting information call (626) 840-5240.
Monterey Park Lions Club: Meets weekly at
Lions Manor, 215 N. Chandler Ave. For Information
call 626) 428-1877.
Medical Services
Medical Centers and Hospitals: Please call us at
(626) 572-7450 to get your listing here.
Cameras
Alhambra Camera, 121 E. Main Street, Alh.
(626) 282-6365. 1-1/2 Blk east of Garfield Ave.
Parking behind store. Scrapbooking supplies.
Chambers of
Commerce
Memorial Parks
Favorite
Restaurants
Taihei Restaurant, 2115 lS. Garfield Ave. M.P.
Authentic Japanese food. Cost ***
Armando’s Mexican Restaurant at E. Garvey Ave.
M.P. and 232 W. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel. Cost ***
Mexicatessen, 830 S. Atlantic Blvd, M.P. Limited
seating, indoors and outdoors. Cost: **
Di Pillas Italian Restaurant, 9013 E. Valley Blvd,
Rosemead. Cost ***
Diner At Main, 201 W. Main St. Alhambra. Cost
***
2EEs North Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra
(NOTE: Have a favorite restaurant? Email us for
placement in this list. Email us your “review” at news@
sgvjournal.com.
Plumbing
Mr Rooter Plumbing
(323) 721-1243, (626) 280-2454
Auto Repairs
CSC Tire & Auto Service
2101 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra Ave. (626) 2812501.
Rick’s Auto Service. 705 Monterey Pass Road,
Monterey Park. (323) 269-1354.
Notary
Monterey Park, 318 S. Ramona St. (626) 307-1333.
www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us/library
Rosemead, 8800 Valley Blvd., Rosemead (626)
573-5220. www.colapublib.org/libs/rosemead.
San Gabriel, 500 So. Del Mar Ave. San Gabriel.
www.colapublib.org/libs/sangabriel
Alhambra Public Library; 101 S. 1st St. Alhambra
(626) 5008. www.alhambralibrary.org.
Montebello Library: 1550 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello. (323) 722-6551. www.colapublib.org/
montebello.
East Los Angeles Public Library: 4837 E. 3rd St.,
Los Angeles, (323) 264-0155.
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Javier R. Ayala, Family Service Counseler, Funeral/
Cemetery Sales
Toll Free: (800) 700-4055; cell (562) 325-1956
email: [email protected]
Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce
(626) 570-9024. www.mpkchamber.com
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce: (626) 2880811. www.rosemeadchamber.org
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce: 282-8481.
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Libraries
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City Governments
Monterey Park: (626) 307-1369
(www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us)
Rosemead: (626) 569-2100
Alhambra: (626) 570-5007
(cityofalhambra.org)
Montebello: (323) 887-1200
www.cityofmontebello.com
San Gabriel: (636) 308-2816
www.sangabrielcity.com
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Public Service Announcement
You’re Invited!
Educational Meeting about Water
Conservation
California is in a serious drought. We all need to learn about water
conservation and reduce our water use! Please join us for an educational
event about water conservation at Brightwood Elementary School on
Tuesday, May 19th. On that day, Brightwood students will take part in
a ceremony dedicating the school’s new California Native and WaterEfficient Landscaping Project. The public is welcome to attend. Following
the student “event,” we will hold an educational session for teachers,
School District staff, representatives from the city of Monterey Park and
the community. Refreshments provided.
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
TIME:2:15 P.M. – OUTDOOR DEDICATION EVENT FOR
STUDENTS
3:15 P.M. – CHECK-IN FOR WATER CONSERVATION
MEETING
3:30 P.M. – WATER CONSERVATION MEETING BEGINS
4:30 P.M. – CONCLUDE
Annual Lions Club Breakfast
Scheduled Sunday, June 7
You can help in raise funds in support of the Lion’s “Eye Sight For Kid’s Program”. And enjoy a great meal at the Monterey Park Lion’s at their 68th Annual Ham
n’Eggs Breakfast on Sunday June 7th. at the Barnes Park
The breakfast will be held in the picnic shelter, located behind City Hall on the
south side of Barnes Park.
Breakfast begins at 7 am until noon and includes scrambled eggs, ham, pancakes, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $7.00 per breakfast.
Last year we served over 800 people with all monies received going towards the
Monterey Park, said Larry Sullivan, club spokesman
He said the Lion’s “Eye Sight For Kids Program”. The program provides annual
eye checks for over 2,500 Monterey Park Elementary school kids. For more information or buy tickets call 626.307.9569 or email [email protected].
Funeral Held for Former Alhambra Councilman
Funeral services were held Friday,
April 17, for former Alhambra Councilman
Michael Messina who died April 10.
The services are planned at 10 a.m. at
All Souls Church, 1500 W. Main St., Alhambra, followed by interment at Calvary
Cemetery in East Los Angeles..
Messina, 75, was the the husband of
PLACE:
BRIGHTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alhambra Council Woman Barbara MesAUDITORIUM
sina. He served in a number of volunteer
1701 BRIGHTWOOD STREET
roles in addition to councilman and mayor
of Alhambra.
MONTEREY PARK
Messina died after a short battle with
626-570-6200
cancer, according to press reports. Besides
WHAT:
TOUR OF WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING PROJECT
his wife, he is survived by three daughters,
MONTEREY PARK DROUGHT AND WATER UPDATE
Teresa Juarez, Maryann Messina-Doerning
WATER CONSERVATION BASICS
and Kristen Puccinelli; eight grand children and a sister, Marlene Waller.
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS FOR HOME WATER
SURVEY
RSVP:
EVELYN REYES
External Affairs Representative
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
626-969-7911 or [email protected]
Officer John Elder
(Continued from Page 1)
What was Officer Elder doing at the Star Market? Actually, he had been off duty
earlier in the day and was having dinner with his family when he received a phone call.
Monterey Park Police had previously received a tip that the Star Market was going to be
robbed and police were checking it regularly. .
Elder got up from dinner, got his weapon and drove the few blocks from his home to
Star Market. When he got there, the robbers were just making their escaped. He identified
himself and reportedly fired two warning shots. The robbers returned fire and hit him.
As he lay mortally wounded and an ambulance was called. His wife was also called
to the scene and she witnessed his last few minutes of life.
The three criminals spent a relatively short time in prison, although they had been
sentenced to death. Two of the criminals were released after 13 years in jail. The driver of
the car was released after 10 years.
The Elder children recalled their father’s history in law enforcement. He resigned at
one time to work for the County Sheriff’s. After graduating from the Sheriff’s Academy
he was assigned to the County Jail. He preferred police fieldwork and subsequently returned to service in Monterey Park.
So what was in the personal jacket that has caused the gathering of the Elder Family?
Chief Smith carefully described each individual item in the manila folder. There
were copies of typed personnel forms and copies of the last pay statement for Elder. There
were two police photo identification cards.
There was a brief “action report,” Chief Smith said, similar to what is prepared today
for changes in an employee’s status and placed in the personnel file.
The action report simply stated: “Officer died as a result of an armed robbery.”
(Editor’s Note: Elder Park on Wilcox Avenue is named in memory of Officer Elder.)
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thank them for their years of
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Services held for George Okamoto,
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Funeral services were recently held for Monterey Park resident George Okamoto,
He served his country in the 442 RCT “H“ Company during World War II. He passed
away April 17, 2015.
He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Blanche Mitsuyo Okamoto. He is survived by his son, Charled Okamoto; grand children Corey and Cameron Okamoto; sibling, Sue Saik.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9 at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los
Angeles. (Source: Los Angles Times)
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Distinguished Citizens 2009
2011 Rotary International Award
2011 Small Business of the Year Award
2011 Heart of the Community Award
May 2015
Point of Law
It Pays to Know Your Legal Rights
Editor’s Note: Former
Mayor and Councilman Manibog is a contribution columnist
offering legal tips to Journal
readers. The following article
is repeated from a previous
edition.
Do you know your basic
constitutional rights?
You may be a law-abiding citizen, never in trouble
with the law, but you could be
arrested, jailed, and charged
with some alleged criminal activity at any time without understanding why and innocent
of any wrong-doing.
Such occurrences happen to people from all walks of
life – doctors, lawyers, college
presidents, politicians, laborers, street cleaners.
But the Bill of Rights
in the U.S. Constitution, a successor and improved version
of the British Magna Carta,
spells out and protects your individual rights.
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Attorney G. Monty Manibog
You are guaranteed your
“day in court,” a fair trail to
be decided by a “jury of your
peers,” unlike in some third
world countries where you can
be taken from your home in the
dead of the night without an arrest warrant, without notice to
an anyone, and without right
to bail. In many such countries, you could face a “kangaroo court” or simply disappear
without anyone knowing what
happened to you.
Fortunately, we live under a “government of laws and
not of men,” with no whimsical “bills of attainder,” in the
United States which could deprive you of your rights and
liberties.
If you are arrested on
any charges, you must exercise your rights if you are to
avoid or defeat and unjustified
indictment.
Even if you may have
committed some illegal act,
you may charged with offenses
more serious than your actions
may warrant.
For example, an unintended killing may amount to
involuntary
manslaughters,
but you could be charged with
murder.
All too often, innocent
defendants may plead guilty to
lesser charges to avoid the risk
of harsher penalties if convicted of more serious crimes.
Our legal system is the
best in the world, but it is not
perfect. Innocent people do get
convicted, as best exemplified
by the past and ongoing dis-
closures relating to the Rampart Police scandals.
Therefore, and in a
nutshell, you do have a right
to remain silent when confronted by police at an accusatory stage, which is your
Fifth Amendment right against
self-incrimination. You should
be advised of your right to call
or have an attorney present
and to have one appointed to
represent you, if you cannot
afford one.
These are wellpublicized rights you’ve heard
about time and again. Take advantage of and exercise your
rights and one of the first steps
in doing so is to call for an attorney you may know or have
one appointed for you a public
expense.
Remember, it’s your
life, liberty and property that
could be a stake and in serous
jeopardy. Your constitutional
rights are you best protections
against unjustified and overcharged criminal indictments,
so USE THEM!
Remember the adage,
“If you sleep on your rights,
you may well lose them.”
Police Dog
Injured
(Continud from Page 1)
hillside beehive.
“The bees attacked the Officer
and his police canine partner. The
officer was stung approximately
18 times and the canine “Robin”
was stung 50 to 60 times,” a city
press release stated.
The officer was treated at the
scene while a local veterinarian
treated the police dog. The next
evening, “Robin” became extremely lethargic and was taken
to an emergency veterinarian facility.
She was diagnosed with
severe anaphylactic shock due
to the bee venom. She has been
undergoing treatment ever since.
“Robin” is currently in guarded
condition, but has had problems with her liver, kidneys, and
lungs.
The City of Monterey Park is
covering “Robin’s” treatment, but
in a show of support and concern
for her, the Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association began
an online request for donations
through the Go Fund Me website in an effort to help off-set the
City’s cost.
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May 2015
City Water Customers
Need to Increase Savings
Residential and commercial customers of Monterey Park’s Water Department
will need to save more water -- a lot more water -- to meet the state’s mandated
25% reduction in water usage because of the state’s long-lasting drought.
Water users in Monterey Park have achieved a 15 percent savings in water
usage, over previous years. Some of the reduced usage is credited to the near
doubling of water rates last year to rebuild the city’s ancient piping system.
Assistant City Manager Ron Bow, who also directs the water department,
said the city has taken several steps to reduce water usage, such as replacing lawn
on street medians with drought resistant plants. Already, most the city’s restaurants do not serve water to customers, unless requested. He made a special report
to the city council on Wednesday, April 15.
The city has water restrictions from previous years, which mandate watersaving efforts. However, the city has depended on educational programs, rather
than enforcement to achieve good results.
The city gets it’s water from wells that pump water from the San Gabriel basin. The underground water bank is replenish by natural rain water and snow melt
in the mountains. When water is needed, it can be bought from other agencies. The
city owns the water rights, but the aquifer must sometimes be replenished when
Mother Nature does not provide enough rainfall or snow in the mountains.
The Governor issued an executive order last week setting new conservation targets
and urging increased enforcement against water waste. It also asked for investment in
new technologies and response by all water agencies in the station. As a result of the
state department of water resources is expected to issue detailed water restrictions.
2010 City Ordinance Sets
Rules for Conservation
The City of Monterey Park has adopted an ordinance that requires residents and businesses to conserve water in response to the statewide drought. The ordinance
is effective March 1, 2010. Specifically, the ordinance:
Prohibits washing down sidewalk, walkway, driveway, parking area
or other paved surface
Prohibits washing car, boat, trailer, or other mobile equipment
except at a commercial car wash, using only reclaimed water, or by
using a bucket or a water-hose equipped with an automatic shutoff
nozzle
Prohibits watering lawn or plants between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., of any one day
Requires inspection of hoses, faucets or sprinklers for leaks and
making repairs as soon as possible
Requires inspection of indoor plumbing and faucets for leaks and
making repairs as soon as possible
Prohibits using water to clean, fill, or maintain levels in any decorative fountain or pond unless water flows through a recycling system
Prohibits restaurants from serving drinking water unless requested by the customer
Violations
During a one-year period, a written warning will be provided
for the first and second violation. The third violation will result
in a $25 fine, fourth and subsequent violations will be enforced
at the discretion of the city to include a fine as high as $1,000. Contact the Water Department at 626-307-1296 if you have any questions or would like more information.
ROCKY LANDSCAPE in a Monterey Park Home may become more
comment as homeowners strive to reduce water usage and save on
water bills.
City Mulls Building Moratorium
Becase of State Drought
Monterey Park City council talked about a “possible moratorium on all new
construction projects” when it met on Wednesday, May 6, in the City Council
Chambers.
The discussion was placed on the agenda by Councilwoman Teresa Real Sebastian, who has previously expressed concerns about the demands put on city
resources and traffic by several planned projects -- particularly new hotel developments on North Atlantic Boulevard. Moratorium discussion was scheduled as
Item 7-B at the end of the council agenda.
The Olsen Company plans at least three new hotels and an 80-unit residential
project in the south part of the city. The housing project was approved by a vote
of the public last year.
There was no staff report attached to the agenda item, which is typical when
a council member proposes a discussion item.
City Councilwoman Real Sebastian question of the logic behind new construction when there is a historic state drought and city will have to save more
water in the future.
She agreed that new projects already in the pipeline would probably not be
affected by any moratorium.
City Staff responded that new construction would have to meet modern construction and conservation standards and substantially reduce water consumption
over the city’s typical 60-year-old residential and commercial buildings. New
buildings would conserve more by having waterless urinals, landscaping the minimizes water use and plumbing systems that reduce water waste.
At the end of the discussion, Real Sebastian requested that staff come back
with a report on a possible moratorium on new construction.
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California is in the Midst of a Historic Drought
Chu Honors
Outstanding
Women
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) announced
the names of 14 women from across the
San Gabriel Valley who were honored with
the 2015 Women of Distinction Award.
The award, now in its 6th year, was given out at a ceremony on April 18, 2015. “I am so proud of the honorees and
their incredible contributions to our district, “ said Chu.
This year’s women are teachers, executives, scientists, activists, entrepreneurs,
community leaders, volunteers, and professionals. Each was nominated by somebody in their community in recognition
and appreciation of their hard work. And
with this award each year, I look forward
to this opportunity to express our appreciation as well.
The 2015honorees are:
· Teresa Ybarra (Alhambra) –
President, Alhambra Latino Association;
former teacher for the Alhambra Unified
School District
· Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs (Altadena) – President/CEO of Aspire West,
Pasadena Student Success Center; Former
Vice President of Instruction at Pasadena
City College (PCC)
· Diane Lucas (Arcadia) – Teacher
at Arcadia Unified School District for over
38 years; volunteer and leader with Church
of Good Shepherd; Member of Assistance
League of Arcadia
· Darlene Kuba (Bradbury) – President/CEO, Kuba and Associates; Member
of the Bradbury Planning Commission;
Serves on LA Fashion District Business
Improvement District Board of Directors
and Board of Los Angeles County TradeTechnical College Foundation Board of
Directors
· Dr. Marilee Scaff (Claremont)
– 99 year old resident of Pilgrim Place,
former teacher, community leader, activist, and volunteer. Marilee was the first and
only woman on a faculty of 35 men within
the School of Education at the University
of Iowa
· Dalel Snider (Glendora) – Owner, Glendora Florist; Owner of Los Angeles
Floral Couture in Beverly Hills; Executive
Board of the Glendora Business Improvement District
· Susan Hirsch (Monrovia) – Director, Quest Academy Community Day
School at Monrovia Unified School District
· Lisa Yang (Monterey Park) –
President, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Greater San Gabriel Valley; Co-producer/director of videos on public safety
and domestic violence, Monterey Park Police Department; Commissioner, Monterey
Park Arts and Culture Commission
· Linda Offray (Pasadena) –
Founder/CEO, Shepherd’s Door; Member
of the Crenshaw Christian Center in Los
Angeles
· Shoghig Yepremian (Pasadena)
– Chair, ANCA-Pasadena; Zoning Hearing
Officer for the City of Pasadena; serves on
the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial Project Committee (PAGMC)
· Kathay Feng (San Gabriel) –
Executive Director, California Common
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SGV People
Assemblyman Chau
Gets Trainers Award
SACRAMENTO – April 16, 2015
– Assemblyman Ed Chau (CA-49) has been
selected as the California Athletic Trainers’
Association (CATA) 2014 Legislator of the
Year for his ongoing efforts to ensure the
safety of athletes in California.
The award recognizes one legislator a
year who supports the profession of athletic training in the state and is a proponent of
safety for physically active individuals.
San Gabriel Fire
Chief at New Job
Fire Chief Jim Frawley, who serves as
the chief for the San Gabriel, San Marino
and South Pasadena Fire Departments, announced this week that he will leave his
post on April 16.
Frawley has served as the Fire Chief
in San Gabriel since January 2014, and
helped launch the tri-city shared command services program with San Marino
and South Pasadena. Frawley has accepted
a position as the Fire Chief for the city of
Santa Cruz.
San Gabriel’s action to combine fire
services with two other tiny fire departments essentially halted possible transfer
to the County. It also impacted a proposed
partnership between Alhambra, Monterey
Park and South Pasadena.
The city managers of the three cities
plan to meet this week to discuss the appointment of an interim fire chief, as well
as look at options for recruiting a new permanent chief.
Initial Source: San Gabriel City Press
Release.
NEW COMMISSIONERS - City Clerk Vincent Chang swears in new
Environmental Commissioners Jessica Ramos, center, and Johanna Bonillo.
They were among the new city commissioners appointed by Monterey Park
Council Members. (See Story on Page 2) -- Photo by Margie Ramirez.
Plans for Crown Plaza Moving Forward
San Gabriel City has reported that demolition of existing buildings have begun on the
site for the new Crowne Plaza Hotel, 221 E Valley Blvd.
The city said in its weekly newsletter that a revised schedule from the developer
reports that shoring work will begin in July and construction on the foundation and the
building should begin in October or November.
The project is slated for completion in August 2016. The project will also go before
the Planning Commission next month so the developer can request extended building
entitlements, which lay out a revised plan for the interior layout and design of the hotel.
The changes include moving the ballroom to the ground level, making the pool area
enclosed to reduce noise to the surrounding neighborhood, increasing parking spaces
from 465 to 500 and decreasing the room count from 300 to 280. For more information,
contact Planning Manager Mark Gallatin at 626.308.2800, ext. 4623 or mgallatin@sgch.
org.
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Project NEO will hold its annual Rubber Duck Race and duck design contest on
Sunday, May 17, from 12 noon to 3 pm. at
East L.A. College swimming pool.
All proceeds will benefit Project new,
a non-proft tutoring program designed to
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Cause; former head of the Voting Rights
and Anti-Discrimination Unit at the Asian
Pacific American Legal Center
· Nam Sun Paik Jack (San Marino) – Board Member, San Marino Unified
School District; President of San Marino
Tennis Foundation and San Marino National Little League
· Carol Calandra (South Pasadena)
– Case manager/Veterans Center Specialist, Pasadena City College (PCC) Veterans
Resource Center; Founded the Band of
Sisters monthly lunch at PCC; President of
Veterans Club at PCC
· Cynthia Sternquist (Temple
City) – City Councilmember, City of
Temple City; Los Angeles County Library
Commissions; Temple City liaison to the
Chamber of Commerce; Temple City
Community Services/Parks and Recreation
Commissioner for 18 years; Temple City
Planning Commissioner; Governing Board
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City Council Presents Scores of Certificates
Certificates were presented at the Monterey Park City Council’s Monthly awards
meeting. This meeting involved several hundred children and adults who were
there for the presentation event.
-Photos by Dave Barron
Lisa Yang with Red Cross
receives city proclamation
declaring Red Cross Month.
LAMP Optimist and Eco Harmony Youth Club purchased sturdy
bags to hold Teddy Bears purchased to be carried in police
vehicles for emergencies involving children.
John Zhao(right), president of Wah
Hung Group, receives thanks for
moving to the city.
Council Honored City Employee team that completed the L.A.
Marathon to raise funds for the Special Olympics.
Rachel Rodriguez receives City Resolution
celebrating National Donate Life month to
encourage donation of organs, eye and tissue
save lives.
Mark Keppel Girls Championship Basketball Team won
league championship and went to state finals.
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Keppel Boys
Basketball
Team won the
Almont League
Championship
East L.A. College Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Teams
AYSO Girls from Alhambra-Monterey Park U14
Team won the girls Western States championship.
Highlands School Future Business Leaders scored first in
the Mission Valley middle school competition.
Highlands School Debate Team was presented
Certificates of Achievement.
Winners of Athen’s Services Essay and Poster Contest
promoting Eco friendly environment.Winners Garvey and
Alhambra School Distrit were honored.
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May 2015
Dog License Officers
to Walk City Streets
Field Enforcement of Pet Licenses began April 29
To avoid penalties, residents
should license dogs with LA
County Animal Care and Control.
Monterey Park residents can attend a convenient licensing clinic
on Saturday, April 11 at George
Elder Park
Monterey Park, Calif. –
fee.
April 7, 2015 Officers from the
County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control
(DACC) will be conducting field
licensing enforcement in the City
of Monterey Park beginning on
Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Field
enforcement efforts are designed
to ensure that residents’ dogs
(mandatory) and cats (voluntary)
are in compliance with licensing
requirements. California State
law requires that all dogs over the
age of four months be vaccinated
against rabies and be licensed.
Beginning January 1, 2014, puppies may be vaccinated at three
months old, but still are not required to be vaccinated until four
months of age. Securing a dog or
cat license is essential to assisting
animal control agencies if a pet
becomes lost.
The
licensing
fees
for
Monterey
Park
residents
are
as
follows: •
Unaltered
dog:
$40
•
Altered
dog:
$20
• Altered dog belonging to a senior citizen (60+): $0 (one altered dog per household) City
Police Department will assist
with the registration of altered
dogs belonging to senior citizens. • Unaltered cat: $10 (Voluntary
registration)
• Altered cat: $5 (Voluntary
registration)
• Penalty fee: Equal to the license
in compliance with the licensing
ordinance. Residents not in compliance will be subject to license
fees and delinquency charges, including a $40 field enforcement
fee, to offset the cost of the Department’s field services. In order to avoid penalties, be sure to
license your dog. You can secure
a new dog license by printing the
application online at http://animalcare.lacounty.gov, or visiting
your local County animal care
center. If your license is not delinquent, you can also renew it
through the Internet.
There are six Los Angeles
County Animal Care Centers
with locations in Downey, Baldwin Park, Carson, Castaic, Lancaster and Agoura Hills, plus the
Antelope Valley Adoption Center,
located in Lancaster. For many
Monterey Park residents, the
closest center is Downey at 11258
South Garfield Avenue, Downey,
CA 90242.
For more information about
LA County animal control field
enforcement please call their general information line at 562-7284882; visit or www.facebook.
com/CountyofLosAngelesAnimalCare; or contact Monterey
Park Police Lt. Steve Coday at
626-307-1243.
To assist Monterey Park
residents in obtaining licenses,
MPPD will be holding a low cost
licensing, vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, April 11
from 8-11 a.m. at George Elder
Park. Please see the calendar section of the city website for details
Pet owners are advised to be
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PERSONAL BEST RUN
Azusa Pacific University (APU) senior distance runner
Elizabeth Lyons (on front right of photo) of Rosemead
ran a personal best 5,000 meters time of 18:16 at Ben
Brown Invite at Cal State Fullerton in March and also
ran a personal best of 10:42 in 3,000 meters to win the
college/university Run for Dream indoor race in Fresno
in February. APU has recently moved up to second in
the women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division 2 poll. -- Photo by Chuck Lyons.