Veronica Roldan`s fourth-grade Park School classroom cuts ribbon

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10/2015
Sign up for 5K Pumpkin Run Oct. 3. See Pg. 7A
Celebrate veterans, service to
U.S. at Alhambra Park on Nov. 11
T
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing, will present “Branding 2.0: Marketing
a Business That Everyone Wants to Buy From” on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce’s new training program “Secrets for YOUR
Success.”
Chamber introduces
new program ‘Secrets
for YOUR Success’
H
igh Point Marketing
will present “Branding 2.0: Marketing
a Business That Everyone
Wants to Buy From” from
noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday,
Oct. 15, at the Alhambra
Chamber of Commerce, 104
S. First St.
“Building a positive brand
image can seem elusive to
many but is simple at its core,”
said Robert Fukui, owner of
High Point Marketing. “This
is a piece of marketing that
anyone can do once you understand the principles behind
it. This short workshop will be
>> see SECRETS FOR YOUR SUCCESS Page 13A
CITY NEWS PAGE 2A
CHAMBER NEWS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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ACADEMIC NEWS
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The City of Alhambra’s annual Veterans Day Celebration will
begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veteran’s Memorial.
he City of
Alhambra’s
annual Veterans Day Celebration
will begin at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11,
at the Veteran’s Memorial, northwest corner
of Alhambra Park,
with an emphasis on
honoring the remaining veterans of World
War II.
While this official
holiday was established
to commemorate the
armistice of World
War I, there are still
many citizens with
vivid remembrances
of World War II and
many veterans of those
hostilities who have
earned, and highly
deserve, the highest
praise and recognition.
The Alhambra City
Council, on behalf of
the citizens of Alhambra, will commend
and thank 19 veterans
for their World War II
military service “as the
United States marks
the 70th anniversary
of the war’s end and a
truly perilous time in
the country’s history.”
These veterans, and
more than 16 million
Americans of the
greatest
generation,
who contributed to
the war effort, deserve
the highest respect and
undying gratitude for
acting to secure the
promise of freedom for
future generations of
Americans.
Alhambra honors
George
Blanchard,
>> see VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Page 8A
Veronica Roldan’s fourth-grade Park School
classroom cuts ribbon for new library
S
ept. 8 was a memorable day in Veronica Roldan’s fourthgrade Park School class
as students, teacher, and
principal participated in a
ribbon-cutting ceremony
celebrating the opening of
the classroom library.
The ceremony began
with the reading of Shel
Silverstein’s popular The
Giving Tree, performed by
Park School Principal Dr.
Molina-Solis. One of the
students then read a poem
about the library and how it
contains books that can take
the students to different
lands and cultivate their
inner creativity. The ribbon Park School fourth-grade teacher Veronica Roldan wields a giant pair of scissors as she and her
class prepare to cut the ribbon to open their library.
cutting followed.
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How to Contact
Your Representatives
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
626-570-5010
Mayor Luis Ayala
Vice Mayor Barbara Messina
Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido
Councilmember Stephen Sham
Councilmember Gary Yamauchi
President of the United States
Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500
U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein (D)
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-914-7300
Washington D.C. 202-224-3841
U.S. Senator
Barbara Boxer (D)
312 N. Spring St., #1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-894-5000
U.S. Rep. 27th District
Judy Chu (D)
527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101
626-304-0110
[email protected]
www.chu.house.gov
Governor
Jerry Brown (D)
C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814
510-628-0202
State Senator 22nd District
Dr. Ed Hernandez (D)
West Covina 626-430-2499
East Los Angeles 323-981-3320
Sacramento 916-651-4022
State Assembly 49th District
Ed Chau (D)
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754
323-264-4949 Fax 323-264-4916
Sacramento 916-319-2049
[email protected]
asmdc.org/members/a49
County Supervisor 5th District
Michael D. Antonovich
215 N. Marengo Ave., #120, Pasadena, CA 91101
626-356-5407
Los Angeles 213-974-5555
[email protected]
www.antonovich.com
State Board of Equalization District #3
Jerome E. Horton, Vice Chair
2361 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 450
El Segundo, CA 90245
Ph. 310-297-5201, Fax 310-536-4460
[email protected]
www.boe.ca.gov
CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA10/2015
Small businesses major
driving force of US economy
BY MAYOR LUIS AYALA
Over the years I have attended many
conferences where elected officials
from all over the State gather to learn
and discuss many different topics with
the ultimate goal of improving each of
our respective cities. One of the most
prevalent topics of discussion tends to
be the issue of Economic Development
and Job Creation. In particular, I remember a vivid discussion in which the
panelists emphasized the importance of
helping small businesses succeed and
grow, which in turn could lead to a
city’s success in creating jobs and overall
economic development. In Alhambra,
we strive to help our businesses succeed
because we understand that if our entrepreneurs succeed we succeed.
Did you know that small businesses
in our Country are a major driving
force of the U.S. economy? They are
a dynamic part of the economy that
generates three-fourths of the jobs in
the U.S. and contributes to employment growth. They know their customers well and are geared especially
to meet local needs, and that is why
they are successful, or sometimes are
not. Here are some interesting statistics on small businesses that otherwise
go unnoticed:
• There are 28 million small businesses in the U.S., which outnumber
corporations 1,162 to 1.
• Northwestern states like Montana
and Wyoming rely more heavily on
small businesses.
• One-third of small businesses rely
on credit for financing.
•Only 2% of small businesses
are franchises — most (54%) are
home-based.
• 70% of small businesses are owned
and operated by a single person.
• 60% to 80% of all new jobs come
from small businesses.
•Small businesses employ 57% of
the country’s private workforce.
• Small businesses pay 44% of U.S.
payroll.
• It takes just six days to start a business in the U.S., compared to a sizeable
38 days in China.
• It costs six times as much to start a
business in India than in the U.S.
•Immigrants make up 12.5% of
small business owners nationwide.
• Only 50% of businesses survive
five years, though most (70%) hit the
two-year mark.
The other important thing to consider is that small businesses looking
to increase sales and profit are taking
their businesses global. Nearly 96%
of consumers and over two-thirds
of the world’s purchasing power
reside outside the U.S. According to
the Small Business Administration,
there are many good reasons to
export: reduced dependence on the
domestic market, diversified sources
of revenue, extended sales potential
and product shelf life of existing products, and stabilized seasonal markets
and sales fluctuations. Additionally,
it is important to note that it is very
likely that there is a demand for some
type of product that only exists here
in the U.S. I remember hearing a
phenomenal story about a young lady
who made crafts out of tumbleweeds
and exported them all over the world
and is now making over half a million
dollars in revenue. Apparently, the sky
is the limit when it comes to products
you may be able to export!
In 2010, Alhambra was named
as the “Most Business Friendly City
in L.A. County” by the Los Angeles
Economic Development Corporation.
So, if you have ever dreamt of starting
up your own small business, you are in
the right city. Give us a call; we may be
able to help you become a successful
entrepreneur and help you create jobs
in our wonderful City and State.
Alhambra Recycles Event great way to dispose
of accumulated waste; dispose of accumulated
HHW at other local collection events
With the holiday season
about to get underway
next month, now is a great
time for recycling. To help
mobilize residents, the
City’s annual Alhambra
Recycles Event from 8 a.m.
to noon Saturday, Oct. 24,
at Granada Park, 2000 W.
Hellman Ave., will provide
an opportunity for Alhambra households to dispose of
several types of recyclables,
including plastic bottles and
aluminum cans, electronic
products, and items appropriate for the Goodwill.
There will also be a document-shredding service for
residential customers.
As an additional incentive,
participants who arrive early
will be eligible to receive a
gift certificate for a free scoop
of Fosselman’s ice cream,
available on a first-come, firstserved basis while supplies last.
Electronic products to
be collected include PCs,
monitors, cell phones, TVs,
VCRs, etc. Proceeds from
the collection of plastic
bottles and aluminum cans
will be donated to local
non-profit organizations.
Acceptable Goodwill items
include clothing, rugs,
curtains, artwork, lamps,
CDs, DVDs, videotapes,
cookware, etc.
Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW) will not
be collected at this event.
However, there are a couple of other nearby HHW
events sponsored by the
Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County and local
cities. These events will
take place Saturday, Oct.
10, at the Huntington Park
City Yard, 6900 Bissell St.,
Huntington Park 90255,
and Saturday, Nov. 7, at
East Los Angeles College
in the stadium parking lot,
Bleakwood Avenue and
Floral Drive, Monterey
Park 91754-6099. Both
events will take place from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information
about the Alhambra Recycles Event or recycling
in general, visit the City’s
Web page at www.cityofalhambra.org or phone
626-570-5010. For more
information about the
Household
Hazardous
Waste Collection events,
visit www.CleanLA.com,
or phone 888-CLEAN LA.
VISIT THE CHAMBER ONLINE AT
alhambrachamber.org
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Executive Committee
President:
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing
Vice President:
Evike Chang, Evike.com
Immediate Past President:
Lee Lieberg, Landz Real Estate
At-Large members:
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors
Board of Directors
Oriana Chan, Wells Fargo Bank
Nickie Chan, LifeWave
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Rafael Garcia , Republic Services
Megan Moloughney, The Ratkovich Co./The Alhambra
Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop
Marissa Castro-Salvati, So. California Edison
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
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The following are highlights from the regular
Sept. 14 City Council meeting. The regularly
scheduled Aug. 24 meeting was cancelled due to
a lack of quorum.
Ceremonials
Matthew Fernandez of Boy Scout Troop
#333 at the Holy Family Catholic Church
in South Pasadena was congratulated upon
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Thanks to
Matthew’s desire to refurbish the Talmage V.
Burke Xeriscape Garden as his Eagle Scout
project, the garden, located at 1550 W.
Alhambra Road, Alhambra, is once again
beautiful and demonstrates the value of
drought-tolerant landscaping.
Contracts
•Approval of contract for the 2015
Rubber Sidewalk Replacement Project (FS
Construction).
• Renewal of contract for Home Delivered Meals Program for Alhambra residents
who are homebound and over 60 years of age
(YWCA Intervale Senior Services).
•Renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alhambra
Unified School District for funding of two
police officers from the Alhambra Police Department to handle school/student-related
criminal matters and provide high visibility
presence on campuses during school hours.
•Renewal of the Utility Department’s
Springbrook Software contract for water,
sewer, trash, and paramedic billing services
of Alhambra customers for FY 2015-16
(Accela Corp.).
Matthew Fernandez of Boy Scout Troop #333 at the Holy Family Catholic Church
in South Pasadena was congratulated upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. On the
left is Councilmember Steven Placido, D.D.S., and Mayor Luis Ayala is on the right.
• Completed construction contract for the Almansor Park Picnic
Shelter Project (Southern California Rooms Inc.).
Approved CAPER (2014-2015)
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is an annual “Performance Report” that details the previous fiscal
year’s activities and expenditures for CDBG and HOME programs
financed through HUD. The report highlights the accomplishments of
the year and the funds expended for each specific program.
Photography, oil paintings featured in
Alhambra City Hall Art Exhibit in October
Yisun Wei, who will host an exhibit in the
City Hall lobby during October, is a member
of several arts organizations, including the
California Art Club and the Oil Painters of
America. He has studied art at two major
universities in China, and since coming to the
U.S. has won Best in Show at the Spectrum
Club and the Master’s Circle Award from the
San Gabriel Fine Arts Association.
Mr. Wei has had numerous oil paintings
included in exhibition catalogs throughout
the years, and his paintings are in the public
collections of the Los Angeles Fund Bank and
the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
A selection of these artworks will be on
display, but it is in the field of photography
that Mr. Wei has artistically concentrated in
the past few years, since his 2008 retirement.
It is a wide selection of these artworks that
will predominate in this notable exhibit.
Now a member of the L.A. Photographic
Association, Mr. Wei’s selection of displayed
photographs will include portraits, scenes
of nature, animals, and flowers in a wide
variety of styles that he also featured in his
oil painting days. This mixed-media exhibit
is not to be missed.
The exhibit is available for viewing
during Alhambra City Hall open hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
and on Monday evenings when either the
Alhambra City Council or the Alhambra
Planning Commission has a scheduled
meeting.
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CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA
Come to Fire Department’s
Annual Open House and
Pancake Breakfast
Fire personnel will fire up their grills
on Saturday, Oct.10, as the Alhambra Fire
Department invites the community to its
Annual Fire Department Open House
and Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to
noon at the Department’s headquarters
facility, 301 N. First St. The event is in
recognition of National Fire Prevention
Week.
Those who come to the morning event
will have a first-hand opportunity to
meet and thank the staff who helps keep
the community safe throughout the year
and enjoy a free breakfast with friends
and neighbors. There will be opportunities for family photos with Sparky the
Fire Dog, tours of the fire headquarters,
viewing the slide that is sometimes used
when responding to an emergency call,
fire rescue operation demonstrations
involving the “jaws of life,” visit to the
mobile Community Safety House, and a
chance to inspect a variety of fire vehicles
and take a picture standing next to one.
Community members can sign up for
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training. Those who take the
eight-week training program learn how to
provide neighborhood aid during a major
community emergency when emergency
personnel might be overwhelmed with
numerous calls for help.
The theme highlighting National Fire
Prevention Week — which this year relates
to the importance of smoke alarms — is
“Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every
Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!”
The installation of smoke alarms
addresses the concern that half of home
fire deaths happen between 11 p.m. and
7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Three
out of five home fire deaths result from
fires in properties without working smoke
alarms; more than one-third of home fire
deaths result from fires in which no smoke
alarms are present; and the risk of dying
in a home fire is cut in half in homes with
working smoke alarms.
While the pancake breakfast and
other activities are free, donations will be
accepted, the proceeds of which will go to
fund the Alhambra Fire Department’s Fire
Explorer Program in which young men
and women in the community, 15 to 21
years of age, who are interested in a fire
service career, are provided opportunities
to work alongside career firefighters, paramedics, and fire prevention officers.
In addition, Pancake Breakfast Event
T-shirts will be available for $15, the proceeds of which also go to the Alhambra
Fire Department Fire Explorer Program.
If more information is needed, please
phone 626-570-5190.
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Alhambra Civic Center Library
offers programs for all ages
Last month was “back-to-school.”
This month, based upon the number of
activities for children, teens, and adults,
it’s “back to the library.”
CHILDREN
The In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club from Saturday, Oct. 3, through
Saturday, Nov. 14. Children ages 4 to 12
are invited to sign up in the Children’s
Room to read, or have someone read to
them, and earn free burgers.
Star Wars Reads Day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Reese Hall. Celebrate
reading and Star Wars. Stories, crafting,
and fun for families with children ages
3 to 12. No registration is required, but
please note that space and supplies are
limited. May reading and the Force be
with you.
Buster
Balloon’s
Halloween
SPOOKtacular at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
17, in Reese Hall. One of the library’s
favorite library performers, Buster
Balloon, will perform his all new family
show filled with creepy comedy, spooky
magic, and monstrous balloon creations
guaranteed to have the little ones howling with laughter and screaming with
delight. For families with children ages
3 to 12. No registration is required, but
please note that space is limited.
Maezie’s Pumpkin Patch — Story
Time and Author Visit at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Reese Hall.
Local author and educator Lynn Martin
Snowden will share her children’s picture
book Maezie’s Pumpkin Patch, which tells
the story of true events that occurred
in Pasadena resident Maezie Powell’s
pumpkin patch. A pumpkin craft activity
will also be in store following the author’s
presentation. For families with children
ages 3 to 12. No registration is required,
but please note that space and supplies
are limited.
For more information about these,
and other, children’s programs and services, please contact the Children’s Room
at 626-570-3215, or visit the Web site
at www.alhambralibrary.org/kids/kids/
html.
TEENS
Teen Advisory Board Meeting at
3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the
second floor Conference Room.
Teen Read Week 2015 — Get Away
@ Your Library from Sunday, Oct.18,
through Saturday, Oct.24. Teens are
invited to submit a book review at the
Teen Desk for an opportunity to win a
prize package to celebrate this year’s Teen
Read Week. The prize package includes
a pair of wireless headphones, two passes
to the Huntington Library, and a young
adult novel.
Movie — Ghostbusters (PG-13)
+ “Make Your Own Slime” at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct.29, in Reese Hall.
ADULTS
SKC — Scrapbooking, Knitting,
and Crocheting on Saturday, Oct. 10, in
the Homework Center. Please bring own
supplies.
“SKC” meets on the second Saturday
of each month at 2 p.m., and in November, on the 14, the meeting will be back
in Reese Hall.
Movie — Steel Magnolias (PG) at
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.13. Stars Sally
Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts.
Cookbook Club — Brunch at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Sign up at the
second-floor Reference Desk or phone
626-570-3212, extension 1. Choose a
recipe from a cookbook and then make
it and share it by bringing some samples
from the recipe for other Cookbook Club
members to taste. Discuss the experience
at this fun club meeting.
Alhambra Friends Foundation
“Biggest Book Sale of The Year” on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct.30,
31, and Nov. 1. Bring a bag to get a 10
cent discount and fill the bag with special
discounts on adult books, young adult
books, children’s fiction and nonfiction,
oversize coffee table books, audio books,
DVDs, CDs, and much more.
The Alhamba Public Library Friends
Foundation supports services and programs benefitting the Alhambra Civic
101 S. First St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-5008
www.alhambralibrary.org
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
11 am - 9 pm
10 am - 9 pm
10 am - 9 pm
10 am - 5 pm
10 am - 5 pm
10 am - 5 pm
1 pm - 5 pm
Center Library community. Programs they
support include the Summer Reading Program,
book discussion groups, SAT workshops, educational and family programs, downloadable
e-books, and other new library collections.
Prevent and Reverse Diabetes Using Food
and Medicine at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
Darren Wu visits the library to demonstrate
and discuss cooking healthful foods and how to
make it a regular habit. This free class is open
to all, but register ahead of time to participate.
Phone 626-570-3212, extension 1, beginning
on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Movie — Pieces Of April (Pg-13) at 6:30
p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Stars Katie Holmes,
Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, and Derek Luke.
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Alhambra’s second annual 5k Pumpkin Run will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, at Alhambra Park.
Last chance to sign
up for Alhambra’s 5K
Pumpkin Run Oct. 3
Alhambra’s second annual
5k Pumpkin Run, produced
by The Fit Factor, will take
place Saturday, Oct. 3, at
Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm
Ave.
On the day of the run,
registration begins at 6:30 a.m. There will
be a group warm-up at 7:45 a.m. The 5K
run begins at 8 a.m. A 1K Kids Run is
open to ages 4 through 13. The warm-up
and run begin at 9:30 a.m. Check group
ages and registration on alhambrapumpkinrun.com.
Register online at www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com: the 5K race is $50. The
1K race is $25.
For race information and promotions,
please “like” the Facebook page at www.
facebook.com/alhambrapumpkinrun.
The Alhambra Pumpkin Run’s mission
is to provide a fun family environment
to promote physical fitness and health
through a community based event. The Alhambra Pumpkin Run is one of Alhambra’s
biggest annual city wide events. More than
2,000 people attended last year’s event.
To make the run more fun, participants
can dress up in orange and black, Hallow-
een costumes, pumpkin gear,
etc. There will also be food
trucks, a disc jockey, local
vendors, face painting and
balloons, a costume contest,
and giveaways from local
vendors and sponsors.
Runners will receive a T-shirt, a runners bib, runners race/timed chip, and an
end-of-race medal.
For more information, vendor inquiries, and registration questions, please
e-mail [email protected].
Streets will be closed from 5 a.m. to
noon. Please note that some streets may
open sooner as the 5K is over and will
begin to open in the clockwise direction
of the 5K route. Residents will not be
able to move their cars during this time.
If residents need to use their vehicles,
please park cars outside the 5K route zone
and walk to the cars during this time. All
parking restrictions are relaxed from Oct.
2 through Oct. 4 in the area from Atlantic
to Fremont and Main to Huntington.
For questions regarding 5K street closures
or parking only, please phone Alhambra
Public Works at 626-570-5067. See map
of the run on page 11A.
Fair Housing Workshop
scheduled for Oct. 7
Questions about housing discrimination, evictions, security deposits, repairs,
rent increases, and more will be answered
at a free “Fair Housing Workshop” for Alhambra residents and community members
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct.7, in Reese Hall of the Alhambra Civic
Center Library, 101 S. First St.
The Housing Rights Center, California’s
largest non-profit, civil-rights agency
dedicated to promoting and securing fair
housing, and the City of Alhambra will
host the event.
Information and resources regarding
housing discrimination and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities will
be discussed.
Residents are protected by the Civil
Rights Act of 1968, which provides
protection from discrimination in all
housing-related transactions based on race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, familial
status and disability; by the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act, providing
protections against housing discrimination
based on marital status, ancestry, sexual
orientation, and source of income; and
by the California Unruh Civil Rights Act,
which provides protection from housing
discrimination based on age and protects
the right to freedom from violence and
intimidation in housing.
For more information, or to RSVP for
this free workshop, please contact Yazmin
at 800-477-5977, extension 1104. TTY
users please phone 213-201-0867.
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Everyone is invited to come out and cheer on the various “float” participants and demonstrate their school spirit and support for Alhambra at Alhambra High School’s community homecoming activities on Friday, Oct. 23.
Show school spirit at AHS Homecoming festivities Oct. 23
Alhambra High School’s community
homecoming activities, on Friday, Oct. 23,
will start with the Second Annual 2015
Homecoming Parade followed by a football game with the Mighty Moors facing
off against cross-town rival Mark Keppel
Aztecs.
Everyone is invited to come out and
cheer on the various “float” participants
and demonstrate their school spirit and
support for Alhambra. The parade begins
at 4 p.m. at the corner of Fourth Street and
Commonwealth Avenue and will continue
to Moor Field with arrival around 5 p.m.
The route will be contained in the
following areas:
•Fourth Street (Main Street to San
Marino Avenue)
• San Marino Avenue (Fourth Street to
Eighth Street)
• Eighth Street (San Marino Avenue to
Shorb Street)
Those who plan to attend the events,
and residents in the area, should be aware
of road closures from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. Oct. 23, when many affected areas
will be intermittently closed to traffic. No
parking will be in effect on the streets
named above from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. Residents who require vehicle access
during this time are advised to arrange to
park on an adjacent unaffected street. The
community’s patience and understanding
is greatly appreciated during the closures.
For more information about the parade
route and road closures, contact the City’s
Administrative Services Department at
626-570-5090.
Be sure to mark your calendar to attend
these events and cheer on our AHS Mighty
Moors — one more opportunity to demonstrate your love and support for Alhambra’s
students.
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION From Page 1A
Charlie De Leon, Dalyn
Dunton, Gerald Good, Valeriano Hernandez, Frank Kryszek,
Rudy Lopez, Fred A. Lozano,
Peter J. Maimone, Robert
Mollenhauer, Peggy Moody,
Philip Orlando, Richard Ortega,
Reyes T. Padilla, Paul Parkinson,
Walter R. Romero, H.C. (Red)
Senneff, Larry Stevens, and
Zelda Weiss.
If anyone knows of family
members or neighbors who are
veterans of WWII and were not
mentioned on this list, please
contact the Administrative Services Department for the City of
Alhambra at 626-570-5090 to
share their service records.
The Alhambra community
is invited to attend this special
ceremony and honor these true
hometown heroes.
The City will host a light
lunch following the ceremony,
a good time to personally
thank these veterans and those
who have honorably served the
nation in other conflicts for their
dedicated service.
10/2015
Participate in the 2015
‘Great California ShakeOut’
A 2008 study forecast a 99.7%
chance of an earthquake the size of
the Northridge Earthquake or larger
occurring any time during the next
30 years.
The Great California ShakeOut
organization will help prepare Californians for the next major earthquake by providing the “ShakeOut
Drill” on Thursday, Oct. 15, that
not only reminds residents of the
impending danger, but also provides
guidance to preparation for and
survival from the effects of a major
shake.
It is recommended that at 10:15
a.m. on that day, everyone should
Drop, Cover, and Hold On as if
there were a major earthquake
occurring at that very moment, and
stay in that position for at least 60
seconds. The drill is a reminder that,
for survival, each person must learn
what to do before, during, and after
an earthquake.
The Earthquake Country Alli-
ance has adopted “Seven Steps to
Earthquake Safety” that everyone
should do before, during, and after
an earthquake:
• Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable
items.
• Plan to be safe by creating a
disaster plan and deciding how you
will communicate in an emergency.
•Organize disaster supplies in
convenient locations.
•Minimize financial hardship
by organizing important documents,
strengthening your property, and
considering insurance.
During and after the next big
earthquake experts advise:
• Drop, Cover, and Hold On
when the earth shakes. Try to do this
under a sturdy table or desk.
• Improve safety after earthquakes by evacuating if necessary,
helping the injured, and preventing
further injuries or damage.
• Restore daily life by recon-
necting with others, repairing damage, and rebuilding community.
It’s easy to slip into forgetfulness
as the memory of the damage and
heartache that prevailed in past major
earthquakes gets lost in the tasks of
daily living. Organizations, such as
The Great California ShakeOut and
the Earthquake Country Alliance,
remind people of the inevitability of
a major California quake occurring
in the next few years and the steps
that can help ameliorate the resulting
damage.
At 10:15 a.m. Oct. 15, the
Alhambra community is urged to
Drop, Cover, and Hold On and to
consult the following Web sites to
better prepare for the next actual
shake:
The Great California ShakeOut:
http://www.shakeout.org/california/
faq.
The Earthquake Country Alliance:
http://www.earthquakecountry.info/
roots/seven_steps.html.
Parks Make Life Better! is Alhambra’s 88th Rose Parade float.
Alhambra’s Rose Parade
float recognizes quality
of City’s parks
Alhambra’s 88th Rose Parade float is
entitled “Parks Make Life Better!” and
is intended to raise awareness about
the incredible benefits of parks and
recreation in Alhambra. The six City of
Alhambra parks are recognized for their
excellence: Alhambra Park, Almansor
Park, Granada Park, Story Park, Emery
Park, and Burke Heritage Park. They
offer to the community open grass areas,
picnic tables, covered picnic shelters,
playground equipment, barbeques, ball
fields, tennis courts, volley ball courts,
horseshoe pits, exercise courses, meeting
rooms, activity rooms, swimming pools,
outdoor basketball, gymnasiums, jogging courses, xeriscape garden, and the
historical museum.
The 16’6” tall American flag stands
prominently at the float’s bow. A solo
bike rider guides the 35-foot float as a
welcoming arch engraved with “Alhambra” is featured in the front half of the
float. Four residents are seated on two
custom park benches separated by a
festive “Amusement Park Outdoor Kids
Playground” slide jungle gym play set
with a colorful red pennant flying in the
wind sharing airspace with a yellow kite.
Twin trees serve as shade at the back of
the float as a golfer stands next to the pin
on a manicured green. A young soccer
player protects the goal indicating that
it’s game on at Alhambra Parks.
To Advertise in Around Alhambra
call 626-282-8481
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The predictions of an El Niño do not
necessarily mean an end to the drought
•According to weather forecasters,
California has a 95% chance of experiencing an El Niño this winter, bringing
possible relief to the drought. El Niño
conditions occur when Pacific Ocean
water temperatures rise above normal.
However, there is no guarantee of an El
Niño and no certainty that it would end
the drought.
• According to state climatologist Michael Anderson in a prepared statement,
“Strong El Niño events in the past have
led to wetter-than-average conditions
in the southern part of the state but
offered mixed results for California’s
main water supply regions in the north.
This uncertainty means that California
should continue to use water carefully
and sparingly in the face of the ongoing
extreme drought.”
• 2013 was the driest year in California,
and 2014 was the hottest year on record.
In 2015, January became the driest January and February the hottest February
on record. Drought has become “the
new normal.” It takes a long time to get
into a drought and a long time to get
out.*
• The San Gabriel Valley is experiencing record low groundwater levels — the
most significant source of water (82%).*
• Thanks to Alhambra residents, water
consumption during July 2015 decreased
by 28.54%, thereby achieving the City’s
targeted (mandated) reduction of 24%.
The calculation is based on gallons
consumed in July 2015 (257.28 million
gallons) versus that consumed during
July 2013 (360.05 million gallons).
•While the City’s water reduction
goal was achieved in July, the City’s
Water Shortage Plan Phase III continues
to remain in effect. Highlights of the
restrictions include:
o Watering only two days per week,
choosing between Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.
o Limiting watering times to prior to
8 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
oAvoiding runoff from irrigation
onto adjacent property, roads,
sidewalks, etc.
oUsing a hose without a shutoff
nozzle to wash a motor vehicle.
o Watering driveways and sidewalks.
oOperating fountains, except those
with recirculating systems.
oIrrigating during and within 48
hours after measurable rainfall.
o Refilling a swimming pool, spa, or
hot tub emptied after the onset of
a water shortage period.
• When it comes to residential water
use, 50-80% of consumption occurs
outdoors, depending on the season.
Water experts offer the following smart
tips to save on outdoor watering:
o Eliminate overwatering.
oReplace grass lawns with California Native Plants that use 1/7 the
amount of water.
oInstall smart irrigation controllers
and water-wise irrigation systems.
o Install pool covers to reduce evaporation and water loss.
For more information about the
drought and water restrictions, contact
the Utilities Division at 626-570-5061,
or visit the City’s Web site at www.cityofalhambra.org, as well as www.sgvmwd.
org (San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water
District), www.saveourwater.com and
www.ca.gov/drought.
* Source: SGV Municipal Water District
2014-15 Annual Report
10/2015
Dear Resident:
The second annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run will take place on Saturday,
October 3, 2015. We would like to invite your participation in the 5K Run
for adults and 1K run for kids and teens. The Run will begin at 8 a.m. at
Alhambra Park, and transgress through many local neighborhoods.
ROAD CLOSURES:
On Oct. 3, from 4 a.m. to noon, ALL of the streets within the race zone will
be CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. The following streets will be closed during the
race:
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Olive Ave (Pine St. to Woodward Ave.)
Curtis Ave (Pine St. to Woodward Ave.)
Marguerita Ave (Pine St. to Woodward Ave.)
Dos Robles Pl. (Alhambra Rd. to Pine St.)
Electric Ave. (Larch to Pine St.)
Bushnell Ave. (Larch to Alhambra Rd.)
Marengo Ave. (Vine St. to Alhambra Rd.)
Campbell Ave. (Grand Ave. to Alhambra Rd.)
Ethel Ave. (Grand Ave. to Alhambra Rd.)
Raymond Ave. (Vine St. to Alhambra Rd.)
Palm Ave. (Main St. to Alhambra Rd.)
Alhambra Rd. (La France Ave. to Atlantic Blvd.)
Grand Ave. (Raymond Ave. to Marengo Ave.)
St. Charles Terrace (Curtis Ave. to Atlantic Blvd.)
Woodward Ave. (Marguerita Ave. to Atlantic Blvd.)
Larch St. (La France St. to Marguerita Ave.)
Vine St. (Palm Ave. to Marengo Ave.)
Cedar St. (Main St. to Marengo Ave.)
Pine St. (Bushnell Ave. to Atlantic Blvd.)
Overnight parking restrictions will be relaxed from Oct. 2
through Oct. 5, 2015, from Atlantic Blvd. to Fremont Ave., and from
Main St. to Huntington Dr. If you require vehicle access during this
time, please arrange to park on an adjacent unaffected street.
For more information, please call Public Works at 626-570-5067, or
view the map and information on the City’s Web site at
www.cityofalhambra.org and/or www.facebook/AlhambraPumpkinRun.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
111 South First Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone: 626-570-5090
www.cityofalhambra.org
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The following crimes were reported to the Alhambra Police Department in August.
The areas of occurrence are listed to the nearest block — not exact addresses. By
publishing these reports, it is hoped 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 Office at
626-570-5177.
District One
Burglary (1)
300 N. Third
Theft/Burglary
from Vehicle (11)
100 N. Chapel
500 S. First
100 S. Chapel
400 E. Main
900 N. Monterey (x2)
500 N. Atlantic
00 N. First
100 N. Chapel
100 N. Garfield
100 N. Stoneman
300 S. Chapel
Grand Theft Auto (4)
Garfield/Pine
800 E. Cynthia
00 N. Vega
200 E. Commonwealth
Robbery (1)
900 N. Garfield
District Two
Burglary (5)
700 S. Ninth
1100 S. Third
600 S. Chapel
1500 S. Seventh
1700 S. Cordova
Theft/Burglary
from Vehicle (18)
400 W. Linda Vista
900 S. New
1400 E. Valley
800 S. Almansor
500 W. Ramona
900 W. Ramona
600 W. Valley
300 W. Valley
800 S. Sierra Vista
700 S. Chapel
800 S. Stoneman
1200 S. Garfield
1500 S. Second
900 W. Norwood (x2)
400 E. Hellman
1200 E. Ross
800 E. Valley
400 W. Valley
600 E. Valley (x2)
Robbery (1)
400 E. Valley
District Three
Burglary (1)
1000 N. Marguerita
Theft/Burglary
from Vehicle (19)
800 N. Olive
200 N. Olive
00 N. Curtis
1700 W. Main
3000 W. Glenridge (x2)
3200 W. Sherwood
3000 W. Main (x3)
1700 W. Vine
100 N. Curtis
300 N. Electric
400 S. Winthrop
300 S. Westboro
2100 W. Main (x2)
1700 W. Main
900 S. Fremont
Commonwealth/Marguerita
500 S. Marengo
2500 W. Main
1800 Pepper
100 S. Marguerita
Robbery (3)
2600 W. Main
500 N. Marguerita
2500 W. Commonwealth
District Four
Burglary (4)
3000 W. Midwick
1000 S. Edith
1900 W. Garvey
2300 W. Ramona
Theft/Burglary
from Vehicle (8)
2900 W. Valley
1500 S. Marengo
3100 W. Ramona
1800 W. Garvey (x2)
1600 S. Fremont
2300 S. Charnwood
2800 W. Montezuma
2000 S. LaPaloma
2600 W. Valley
2300 W. Valley
Marengo/Valley
1200 W. Front
1000 S. Marguerita
2400 S. Westmont
2400 Winthrop
Robbery (2)
2000 W. Valley
2500 S. LaCrescenta
10/2015
CHAMBER NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA
Sign up for the Chamber’s golf tournament on Oct. 14 and “Play Fore the Kids.”
‘Play Fore the Kids’ Oct. 14
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
“Play Fore the Kids” golf tournament is
scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a
noon shotgun start at the Alhambra Golf
Course, 630 S. Almansor St.
The tournament will once again have
two flights of golf — the coveted Alhambra
Hospital / Evike.com “Corporate Cup”
team trophy competition and a second
“Open” flight of golfers. This year’s tournament will again feature hole-in-one competition at all the three par-three holes, as
well as longest drive and closest-to-the-pin
awards on all the three-par holes. Regular
tournament green fees will be lowered this
year to $120 per golfer and include cart,
bag lunch and beverages, range balls,
awards dinner, and a team photo.
Corporate sponsor foursomes will be
priced at $700 and include golf for four,
bag lunch and beverages, range balls,
awards dinner, team photo, tee sign,
corporate golf cart signs, and special recognition in all advertising and promotional
publications. Non-golfers can support the
Chamber’s popular scholarship program
by purchasing individual golf tee or green
signs priced at only $100 each.
The tournament Co-Title Sponsors are
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center and
Evike.com. Hole-in-one sponsorships are
available on three of the par-three holes. An
award dinner and raffle will immediately
follow the tournament at Almansor Court.
Further information and tournament
entry forms will be available at the Alhambra Golf Shop and the Alhambra Chamber
office, 104 S. First St. For more information, phone 626-282-8481, or e-mail
[email protected].
SECRETS FOR YOUR SUCCESS From Page 1A
a hands-on approach to help you build
your brand.”
The Chamber’s new monthly business
training program is offered on the third
Thursday of each month and is facilitated by Alhambra business leaders with a
track record of success. They will share
relevant business strategies that have
helped them build a profitable business.
The cost of the program is free to
OUR
Chamber members. There is a $15
charge for non-members. Lunch is
included.
To make reservations, or for more information about the Chamber’s Secrets
for YOUR Success program, contact
Irma Hernandez, Alhambra Chamber
of Commerce, at 626-282-8481 or
[email protected].
WELCOME
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
New
California Mentor
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-10
Unit 98, Suite 10350
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-607-0202
thementornetwork.com
Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is
a national network of local health and human
services providers in 35 states offering an array
of quality, community-based services to adults
and children with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries, and
other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to
youth with emotional, behavioral, and medically
complex challenges, as well as their families. The
network also provides services for elders in need
of support.
Choix Tours and Travel
733 S. Chapel Ave. F
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-872-6702
choixtravel.com
Choix Tours and Travel offers travel services of
the highest quality. The company’s experience and
commitment to customer satisfaction has earned
them a solid reputation in the travel industry.
Golden Eagle Wealth Management
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Unit 82,
Bldg, A1, Suite 1222
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-872-2377
javierrvalenzuela.com
Golden Eagle Wealth Management helps clients
execute sound financial plans using tax deferral
investments, investment management, retirement
strategies, estate conservation, and insurance and
annuity products.
Henry’s Towing & Recovery Inc.
1100 Westminster Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-281-3577
henrystow.com
Henry’s Towing & Recovery Inc. has served
Alhambra and the surrounding cities for more
than 36 years. The company has provided services
to the South Pasadena Police Department,
California State University of Los Angeles Police
Department, California Highway Patrol of
East Los Angeles, Alhambra Police Department,
Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA),
National Automobile Club, and All-State Road
Side Assistance.
TJ’s Financial & Income Tax
1338 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-320-9611
jaimetoledo.com
Income tax service all year. The company’s
specialty is personal and small business taxes.
Immigration consulting, DBA filing, and
document recording services are also offered.
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CHAMBER NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA10/2015
Lawmakers end legislative
session, send key bills to
Gov. Brown for signature
On the way to …
The Golden Gate Bridge is the most
iconic landmark in San Francisco. When
the Golden Gate Bridge was first built in
1937, it was the longest suspension bridge
ever built in the world. It immediately
became internationally recognized and still
remains a globally known symbol of San
Francisco to this day. It is currently the
second longest suspension bridge in the
United States and the ninth longest in the
world. People often ask why the bridge is
red but technically it’s not red, it’s a color
of orange vermillion called International
Orange.
This color was selected because one of
the original architects felt like it was the
color that best enhanced the visibility of
the bridge in the fog and yet still complemented the natural surroundings of
the area. There were a lot of design issues
to deal with and a lot of red tape to get
through. Construction started in 1933 and
took more than four years to complete at a
cost of slightly more than $30 million. The
bridge was built because it was necessary to
create a transportation link between then
North Bay and the city. At the time, the
only way to get between the two areas was
by ferry. Although it’s still possible to ferry
between the areas today, most people find
it more practical to travel across the bridge.
For more information on trips and
tours to San Francisco and the Golden
Gate Bridge, please contact My Beyond
Travel Agency, where dream vacations are
booked.
BY OWEN GUENTHARD, DIRECTOR OF
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
The California State Senate and Assembly ended their legislative calendar last
week sending hundreds of bills to Gov.
Brown for his approval and signature. The
California State Chamber of Commerce recently identified several dozen of these bills
as potential job killers that could threaten
California’s modest economic recovery.
One of the most onerous of these bills
was SB350 by Senate President Pro Tem
Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) that would
have mandated that renewable electricity
use be increased to 50% in California and
that the state’s energy efficiency in existing
buildings be doubled by the year 2030.
The cost to local governments and school
districts to upgrade their older buildings
in less than 15 years will impose a huge
added tax burden on most cities, counties,
and school districts that will be required to
comply with these draconian goals. On the
positive side, a provision to cut California’s
petroleum use by 50% was removed by the
Legislature due to strong opposition from
business groups and oil companies.
The business climate in California,
while improving, still has a way to go in
order to stop the continuing flight of businesses from the State. The Chief Executive
Magazine recently ranked California as “the
worst state for business” for the 10th year
in a row. On a positive note, the publication stated that “despite its woes, the State
still maintains its strength as a tech hub,
being the home for Silicon Valley startups
and investors, as well as the headquarter
location for high tech organizations such as
Apple, Google, Cisco, and Intel.”
The list of bills before the Governor
is lengthy, formidable, and complicated.
The next several weeks will be telling for
the state of the economy in California as
the Governor works his way through the
myriad bills before him.
My Beyond Travel Agency
Telephone: 626-671-1088
E-mail: [email protected]
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
thanks these members for renewing their memberships
and for their continued support:
Alhambra Beauty Supply
445 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-2790
Member since 1998
Days Inn
15 N. First St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-0014
Member since 1988
Spark After School Academy
2168 S. Atlantic Blvd. #222
Monterey Park, CA 91754
626-232-7606
Member since 2013
Alhambra Firefighters Association
P. O. Box 7110
Alhambra, CA 91802-7110
562-822-0868
Member since 1982
Diversified Alarm Service Inc.
1001 Monterey Pass Road
Monterey Park, CA 91754
323-980-9528
Member since 2008
Steven’s Steak & Seafood House
5332 Stevens Place
Commerce, CA 90040
323-723-9856
Member since 2009
Alhambra Foundry Co., LTD. Edward’s Renaissance Theatre
1147 Meridian Ave.
1 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-4294
626-300-8312
Member since 2001
Member since 2007
Superstore #2
320 W. Alhambra Road
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-284-3258
Member since 2006
Almansor Court
700 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-4600
Member since 1986
Fosselman’s Ice Cream
1824 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-6533
Member since 2006
Toyo Miyatake Studio
235 W. Fairview Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-289-5674
Member since 2006
Angels Montessori Preschool
150 N. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-457-5927
Member since 2006
Garden Café
228 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 101
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-1833
Member since 2013
Twohey’s Restaurant
1224 N. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-284-7387
Member since 1992
Auntie M Creative
Consultants, Inc.
128 S. Palm Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-9774
Member since 2005
Guenthard, Owen
Member since 1998
Wendy’s
245 Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-7349
Member since 2012
J Lee Engineering, Inc.
430 S. Garfield Ave. #301
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-284-8906
Member since 2014
West San Gabriel Valley
Association of Realtors
1039 E. Valley Blvd. Suite #205B
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Law Offices of Hung Ban Tran
626-288-6212
228 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #201
Member since 2003
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-308-9308
Cervantes, Robert
Member since 2008
West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
Member since 2014
401 E. Corto St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
Pasadena Star News
626-576-0226
Circle K
911 E. Colorado Blvd.
Member since 1990
1 E. Hellman Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-578-6300 x4472
626-569-9932
Member since 2008
Yonemoto Physical Therapy
Member since 2014
55 S. Raymond Ave., #100
Alhambra, CA 91801
Prober’s Shoes
626-576-0591
County of L.A. Dept.
215 E. Main St.
Member since 1982
of Public Works
Alhambra, CA 91801
900 S. Fremont Ave., 9th Floor
626-289-5363
Alhambra, CA 91803
Member since 1963
626-458-4070
Member since 2011
Saint Steven’s Serbian
To renew your membership
Orthodox Cathedral
with a credit card,
1621 W. Garvey Ave.
please
phone the Chamber
Alhambra, CA 91803
at 626-282-8481.
626-284-9100
Member since 2009
Azul Ultra Lounge
129 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-6320
Member since 2003
CremeBee, 137 W. Main St., Alhambra, had its grand opening Friday, Aug. 28.
CremeBee offers organic premium sweet milk frozen yogurt with unique toppings.
From left are owners Cherry Law and Bryan Wang, with their daughter Olivia, and
Frank Chen, past president of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.
It’s all about networking
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 Business After Hours and develop a synergistic group of business contacts.
This month’s Business After Hours mixer
will take place
Wednesday, Oct. 28
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Birdie’s Bar & Grill
630 S. Almansor St., Alhambra 91801
Birdie’s Bar & Grill, at the Alhambra Golf Course, serves breakfast before
play, a snack at the turn, and lunch or happy hour to complete the day.
Birdie’s Bar & Grill is a few steps from the Golf Shop and No. 1 tee. Since
1986, the Birdie’s kitchen has served its signature cuisine made to order
with the freshest ingredients.
Cost: $10 for members
$15 for non-members
Business After Hours Mixers, phone
the Chamber at 626-282-8481.
10/2015
CHAMBER NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA
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TeamLogic IT hires new team
member for clientele support,
new business development
Mike Francis, owner
of TeamLogic IT in
Alhambra, a national
provider of advanced IT
management services for
small and medium-sized
businesses
(SMBs),
announced that Emily
Yi has joined TeamLogic
IT as a salesperson.
Ms. Yi will be responsible for new business
development as well
as supporting the company’s current small- to
medium-sized business
clientele.
“Ms. Yi’s sales and
computer
knowledge
and experience will
directly benefit our
customers by ensuring
the service quality and
support we are known
for,” said Mr. Francis.
TeamLogic
IT
provides proactive IT
management to help
businesses
increase
productivity throughout
their organization while
also gaining better ROI
from their technology
investments. Managed
IT services and other
solutions are designed to
meet client needs while
helping them build an
IT platform for future
growth.
With
locations
across the U.S. and the
Netherlands, TeamLogic
IT provides managed
services,
computer
consulting, and support
services focused on helping companies minimize
downtime and improve
productivity. Thousands
of SMBs have turned to
TeamLogic IT as their
trusted “IT Partner.”
TeamLogic IT has
been ranked the #1
technology franchise for
From left: Frank Chen, immediate past president Alhambra Chamber of Commerce;
Peter Jeong, Worley Parsons; Pinki Chen, Lunar New Year Festival event director;
Toros Danielyan, Wells Fargo main branch manager; and Robert Fukui, president
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, promote the “Wonder of China “ tour that will be
offered April 6 to 27. Delta Air Lines and XO Tours provided raﬄe prizes. The mixer
was hosted on Sept. 23 by Wells Fargo Alhambra at Main and Hidalgo.
Emily Yi has joined TeamLogic IT as a
salesperson. She will be responsible for
new business development.
two years in a row by Franchise
Business Review and has received
numerous Top 50 Franchisee
Satisfaction awards.
TeamLogic IT is located at
2200 S. Fremont Ave. Contact
the business at 626-427-1776.
Wells Fargo hosted the Chamber’s Business After Hours mixer on Sept. 23. Wells Fargo
was founded in 1852 and provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and
consumer and commercial finance services through more than 8,700 locations, more
than 12,500 ATMs, online (wellsfargo.com), and mobile devices.
TJ’s Financial & Income Tax, 1338 W. Main St., Alhambra, had its ribbon cutting
Sept. 15. TJ’s financial & Income Tax offers income tax services all year long. The
company’s specialty is personal and small business taxes. Immigration consulting,
DBA fillings, and document recording services with the County clerk are also offered.
From left: Frank Chen, former Alhambra Chamber president, and Elissa, Karmen,
Jaime (owner), and Jaime Jr. Toledo.
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YMCA Celebrity Waiters
Luncheon celebrates 30th year
The 30th annual
YMCA Celebrity Waiters
Luncheon will take place
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27,
at Almansor Court, 700
S. Almansor St., and will
feature local community
and business leaders who
will serve lunch in costume to benefit YMCA
West San Gabriel Valley
programs.
The local celebrities
will come up with
themes, decorate their
tables, and work for
tips. Join the fun, and
support the YMCA by
purchasing tickets at the
YMCA for $50 prior to
the event.
“This Celebrity Waiters Luncheon will be the
biggest one yet with great
raffle prizes and auction
items,” said YMCA
CEO Valarie Gomez.
“Prominent members
of our community are
excited to be a part of the
festivities by dressing up
and becoming celebrity
waiters to help benefit
the wonderful programs
we offer at the Y.”
YMCA West San
Gabriel Valley was
founded in 1912 and
incorporated in 1923. It
serves Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San
Gabriel, and El Monte
and provides proven programs for teens, children,
seniors, and adults.
There are membership categories to fit all
families.
The YMCA facility is
located at 401 E. Corto,
Alhambra. It offers an
indoor pool heated at
85 degrees, swimming
lessons for all ages, cardio
equipment, playground,
basketball court, basketball league for kids,
convenient hours, and
plenty of free parking.
Visit the YMCA for a
free complimentary day
pass.
For more informa- Buy a ticket to the YMCA Celebrity Waiters
Luncheon, and join in the fun Tuesday, Oct
tion, contact Valarie at 27.
the YMCA, 626-5760226, or val.ymca@
gmail.com.
Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church will present its annual Hallelujah Harvest Festival on
Nov. 1.
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 Nov. 1, in the Alhambra True Light Presbyterian Church
parking lot, 20 W. Commonwealth
Ave., southwest corner of Commonwealth and Garfield avenues.
Come for an afternoon of fun,
games, live music and entertainment,
prizes, crafts, candy, food, and surprise
events and activities.
The event is free.
For more information, phone
626-289-4106.
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Winners of last year’s Heritage Awards display their honors at the 2014 Alhambra Preservation Group event.
From left: Tibor Fuchs and Marcia Santos; Linda Cheng; Chris Olson, APG president; and Janet Ervin.
Preservation Group to
present Heritage Awards
at Nov. 4 meeting
Plan to attend the Alhambra Preservation Group’s fall meeting at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at which the organization will present its 2015 Heritage
Awards. In keeping with its goal of raising
public awareness about the ways in which
Alhambra’s historical architecture contributes to the City’s economic and cultural
vitality, APG presents awards annually to
a selection of property owners who have
made significant contributions to historical
preservation. This will mark the eighth year
of the Heritage Awards program. More
than 25 properties have been honored to
date.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free
community event, which will take place in
Reese Hall in the Alhambra Civic Center
Library, 101 S. First St. Light refreshments
will be served. The program will include an
audiovisual presentation showcasing the
history of each award-winning property
and describing its context in Alhambra’s
growth and development. “Before” and
“after” photographs will offer a virtual
home tour — without the walking or the
price of admission.
Among many other tantalizing tidbits
of information, guests will learn about the
“Songbirds of South Hidalgo,” the elegant
home of Alhambra’s first mayor, and the
local architect who designed a school that
was built during the depths of the Great
Depression that has served generations of
Alhambra schoolchildren.
Alhambra Preservation Group was
founded in 2003 by residents eager to protect Alhambra’s rich and historical architectural heritage. To learn more about APG,
visit the organization’s Web site at www.
alhambrapreservation.org, follow them on
Facebook, or phone 626-755-3467.
This summer, Ramona Convent junior Samantha Rivera, left, was accepted into
an internship of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. By working for the
organization and participating in the various events offered, Samantha learned of the
many STEM careers and what they are all about. On the right is Deborah Morales,
the club’s coordinator for national meetings and events.
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Alexander Rinard earns
Eagle Scout rank
Alexander Calvin Rinard, a
fourth-generation Alhambran,
recently achieved the rank of Eagle
Scout for his service project of raising
more than $2,000 to purchase 16
4-foot by 8-foot bulletin boards for
his high school, Alhambra High, and
recruiting and organizing the labor
from both the student body and
his troop to prepare and install the
boards and the clean up afterward.
He was presented the award on
June 6 at an Eagle Court of Honor
sponsored by his troop #361, which
is sponsored by the Evergreen Baptist
Church.
Alex began his scouting career
at Ramona Elementary School as
a Tiger Cub when he was 7 years
old. While a Cub Scout, he received Fourth-generation Alhambran Alexander Calvin Rinard
the Arrow of Light, which is the achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Cub Scouts’ highest award. As a
Boy Scout, he earned more than 60
merit badges, held many positions of
He recently graduated from Alhambra High
leadership, completed many hours School with honors and is attending the Univerof service, and earned the World sity of California at San Diego as a microbiology
Conservation Award.
major.
VISIT THE CHAMBER ONLINE AT
alhambrachamber.org
Marini Music’s own “Elementary Penguin” will perform an all Beatles show Sunday, Oct. 25, at Marini
Music.
Marini Music presents
Beatles show Oct. 25
An all Beatles show will be featured
at Marini Music, 222 W. Main St.,
Alhambra, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.
Elementary Penguin will perform.
There will be a rare Beatle memorabilia auction during intermission.
Admission is a $10 donation at the
door, which will benefit the G.I.S.T
cancer foundation.
A second show will be added if
needed.
Seating is limited and reserved, so an
RSVP is a must. Contact Marini Music
at 626-289-0241.
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Health & Safety Expo to
offer services, information
The Alhambra will present its 9th Annual Health
& Safety Expo from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1000 S.
Fremont Ave., in the Oval
Mall Courtyard.
The Expo will feature goods, services,
and vital information from health and
wellness providers, as well as public safety
officers, from The Alhambra and the
neighboring community.
Enter a raffle for a chance to win an
earthquake preparedness kit, sign up to
donate blood, and check
out the many local vendors providing screenings
and services.
Past participants have
included the Alhambra
Fire Department, Be the
Match at City of Hope, The Fit Factor, the
Alhambra Police Department K9 Unit, LA
Fitness, and CPR demonstrations.
Admission is free.
For more information on participation
or event details, please contact Erika Deacon at 626-300-5000.
Alhambra Knights to host
Eighth Annual Halloween
Casino Night Fundraiser
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Alhambra
Council of the Knights of Columbus will
host its Eighth Annual Halloween Casino
Night in the Parish Hall at St. Therese
Church, 510 N. El Molino St., Alhambra.
The proceeds will go to the council’s
general fund, which supports its work
with various charitable partners, including the American Wheelchair Mission;
Rancho San Antonio Boys Home; Special
Olympics; Five Acres; and local Alhambra
groups.
The doors open at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $25 per person through Oct. 15;
after that, and at the door, tickets will be
$30 per person. The ticket price includes
$100 in playing chips and light refreshments. Guests will choose from a variety
of casino style games, including blackjack,
craps, roulette, and Texas hold’em while
listening to some great music. Members
of the Council of the Alhambra Knights
of Columbus will serve as dealers at the
blackjack tables. There will be music,
food, and beverages available throughout
the evening, as well as the opportunity to
purchase more playing chips. At the end
of the night, guests will cash their chips in
for raffle tickets for one or more chances to
win prizes.
The event will once again have a Halloween theme. Guests are encouraged to
come in costume and participate in the
costume contest. For more information
about this event and to purchase tickets,
please contact event Chairman Michael
Pulciano at 626-641-0870.
Alhambra Council of the Knights of
Columbus and its charitable partners, visit
the council’s web site at www.kofcalhambra.org.
Cathay Bank demonstrates
commitment to community
by launching Student
of the Month program
Cathay Bank has launched the Student
of the Month program in Alhambra to help
schools and local area youth. The program
is being launched with Alhambra High
School.
Esther Wee, senior vice president,
director of marketing, and Community
Reinvestment Act officer of Cathay Bank
said, “We are committed to our community
and to excellence and wish to work with
schools in the San Gabriel Valley area to
motivate and encourage students to strive
for excellence.”
The goal of the program is to motivate
and encourage students to excel so that the
students being recognized with a Student of
the Month Award will inspire and motivate
other students to do their best in school.
Each student being recognized will be featured in Around Alhambra and will receive
a small gift card from Cathay Bank. At the
end of the school year, those students will
be recognized again at the school’s award
ceremony and receive another gift from
Cathay Bank.
Currently, there isn’t any scholarship
money tied to the program, but Cathay
Bank has been involved with teaching
financial literacy at schools in the local area.
“We have been going out to schools
to teach students about financial literacy
and how to establish and maintain healthy
financial habits,” said Ms. Wee. “We have
been teaching financial literacy in the El
Monte School District for the past two years
now and plan to expand into the Alhambra
School District by teaching students at Alhambra High School about banking, how
to save, how to manage their finances, and
the importance of good credit.”
To learn more about the Student of the
Month program in Alhambra, visit the
Cathay Bank Facebook page for updates at
https://www.facebook.com/cathaybank.
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Cal State L.A. president
unveils new brand
highlighting University’s
relationship with Los Angeles
New brand comes as University enrolls record
number of students, builds new downtown campus
Cal State L.A.
celebrated the start of
a new academic year
Monday with the unveiling of a new brand,
a fresh commitment to
pushing boundaries,
and the highest student
enrollment in the history of the University.
Outside the Luckman Theatre, colorful
banners sporting the new logo hung from
beams, and festive rhythms filled the
morning air as Cal State L.A.’s Afro Latin
Ensemble entertained the crowd.
President William A. Covino unveiled
the brand during his Convocation address
to an eager gathering of faculty, staff, students and University supporters inside the
theatre.
“As we know, a brand is more than just
a logo,” Mr. Covino said. “It is shaped by
every image and word used in communication materials and interactions.”
The University’s relationship with the
city is a key aspect of its character and an
important element of the new brand.
The logo is a shield marked by angles
that reflect urban architecture and represent the enterprising, agile global city that
is Los Angeles. Inside the shield, a Los
Angeles skyline ascends upward, toward a
boundless future.
“The thick bordure (outer edge of the
shield) has open corners that represent a
campus that opens out to the region we
serve, where students faculty, staff, alumni,
and our community are shaped by Los
Angeles and in turn shape its future,” said
Mr. Covino.
The creation of the new brand was a year
in the making and involved forums, focus
groups, and conversations with hundreds
in the University community. Mr. Covino’s
address included a short video that further
explained the brand and its purpose.
“Our aim was to find the best way to
capture who we are for those we serve,
to unify the many depictions of Cal
State L.A.,” the video
explained. “We needed
to better define and
represent our university
through our logo and
brand.”
The new brand
comes at a time when
the University is evolving, reaching goals, and
setting records:
• When the fall
quarter begins, more than 27,000 students
will be enrolled, breaking the University’s
previous enrollment high of 25,276 in 1975.
• In January of 2016, Cal State L.A.
will open a new downtown L.A. campus
to meet the needs of working professionals,
those in career transition and people seeking personal enrichment. With the new
campus the university will expand its reach.
• In the past fiscal year, our fundraising team doubled the amount raised by the
University in 2013, reaching the highest
level of philanthropic support in the history of Cal State L.A.
These developments are examples of
Cal State L.A. pushing boundaries. That
theme echoed throughout Mr. Covino’s
speech, which highlighted the many
accomplishments of faculty, students, and
staff. Washington Monthly magazine ranked
Cal State L.A. among the top 10 master’s
universities in the nation.
The University is also pushing boundaries in the world of the arts with the
development of a new bilingual MFA in
creative media.
“It will provide our students with an exceptional educational experience, one that
speaks to the value of multilingual literacy,
and the increasing prominence of Spanish
in Southern California and the nation,”
Mr. Covino said.
Mr. Covino’s address painted a portrait
of an emerging Cal State L.A., one that
merits a second look — and its new brand.
“We are building the University of the
future with terrific energy and determination,” said Mr. Covino.
Legal Loophole Costs
Local Homeseller $3,742
in the Sale of Their Home
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to understand. Residential real estate is not
an uncomplicated process. When such a
major investment is transferred from one
party to another, there are subtle details to
take care of that can turn into major problems if not handled correctly. It is essential
to understand the legal ins and outs that
will properly protect you when you buy
or sell a home. There are several issues
that will certainly cost you if you are not
properly informed. In a recent situation
right here in the area, misinformation cost
one local homeseller over three thousand
dollars in the sale of their home. Don’t let
this happen to you. In answer to this issue,
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Four tips to help familyowned businesses create
successful succession plan
BY SANDY WALIA, WELLS FARGO
GREATER SAN GABRIEL PRESIDENT
Family-owned businesses account for
more than 28% of U.S. firms, and they
play a powerful role in the economy.
From small businesses to large entities,
there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for
family-owned businesses, and many have
unique or complex arrangements when it
comes to ownership, roles, and responsibilities. However, one commonality that
many family-owned businesses share is
that they want their business to stay in the
family for years to come.
According to a Wells Fargo/Gallup
Small Business Index survey, almost half
(40%) of small business owners said they
were motivated to open their business to
provide jobs for children or family members in the future, and another 34% said
that when they retire, they plan to transition their business to a family member.
Yet how many family-owned businesses
have a succession plan in place?
As you think about the future of your
business, it’s a good time to evaluate the
status of your succession plan so that you
can leave a legacy you’re proud of when it’s
time to pass down the business. Here are
four things to consider when preparing to
develop or update a succession plan for
your family-owned business:
Define family members’ roles – Identifying roles and responsibilities for family
members who are active in the business
will help you articulate how the transition
will impact each stakeholder and what
type of support the successor can expect.
If you’re hoping to hand the business
down to a son or daughter, now is a good
time to check in to understand if he or she
wants to be involved in the business long
term and in what capacity. It is also a good
time to take a fresh look at your company’s
staffing structure, analyze performance,
and assess who is most equipped to lead
when you step down.
Explore financing options – As part
of your succession plan, you will need to
identify how to properly transition the
business to the next owner from both
financial and legal standpoints. Is your
business a sole proprietorship or is it
co-owned? Will your successor outright
purchase the business, or will it be gifted
to them? Does your business carry any
debts? What are the tax implications?
These are important questions to ask as
you map out your departure from the
business. Make sure you have a team of
trusted professionals in place, including
a banker, CPA, and attorney, to help you
answer these questions. Schedule time
to meet with these professionals to learn
more about how you can best fulfill your
financial needs and to design an agreement
that’s fair for all family members involved
in the business.
Set up a smooth transition – After
you establish the financial and legal aspects of the succession plan, you’ll need
Sandy Walia is the Wells Fargo Greater San Gabriel
President.
to make sure your business is as organized
as possible when you hand over the reins.
One way you can do this is by creating an
up-to-date, streamlined business plan. In a
recent survey, only one in three small business owners reported they had a formal,
written business plan. To help make it
easier for more business owners to prepare
plans, Wells Fargo recently introduced
a free online Business Plan Center that
provides step-by-step instruction to create
or update written business plans.
Establish a time frame – As you finalize your succession plan, you’ll want to
make sure you have a timeline that works
for both you and the successor. Build any
remaining training into the plan so you can
be certain that you’re leaving the business
in capable hands. As you communicate
your succession plan to family and staff,
make your exit strategy clear so everyone
knows your role in the business following
the transition.
There are many emotions involved in
selling or handing down a family business,
and a well-organized succession plan will
help save you time and money. It also
will give your successor the best chance of
long-term financial success. For more tips
on succession and business planning, visit
www.wellsfargoworks.com.
To help more small businesses achieve
financial success, Wells Fargo introduced
Wells Fargo Works for Small Business – a
broad initiative to deliver resources, guidance, and services for business owners.
For more information about Wells Fargo
Works for Small Business, visit WellsFargoWorks.com. Follow us on Twitter @
WellsFargoWorks.
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Ida (Bergamo) Jereb (1922 – 2015) and husband Bart C. Jereb
Ida Jereb
Ida (Bergamo) Jereb died at home with
her family present on Sept. 2. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years,
Bart C. Jereb, her four children Susan
(Jon), Barbara (Brian), Debbie (Cecil), and
Bart A (Reena), her grandchildren David
(Brittany), Amy, Jon, and Kristin, and
great granddaughter — Amy’s daughter —
Evi, and many nieces and nephews. Ida was
preceded in death by her two sisters Clara
and Mary.
Ida was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on Oct. 12, 1922. She was a
first-generation American, her parents
having emigrated from Italy. She was the
middle of three sisters, who were only one
year apart. At the age of 6, her mother died.
Soon after, her father placed Ida and her sisters in the Catholic orphanage, St. Clara’s,
in Denver, “to keep them together.” Her
father was able to bring them back to Rock
Springs when Ida was 12 years old. She
graduated from Rock Springs High School
and began working. She met her husband
in Rock Springs, and they married on Aug.
11, 1945. After living in Denver, Colo. for
a few years, they settled in Alhambra in
December 1952.
She and her family became parishioners
of All Souls Catholic Church, and all
four children attended All Souls School.
During that time, she was active in the
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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday. The shelter is
closed on Mondays. Directions
and photos of many more dogs
and cats can be found online at
www.sgvhumane.org.
The adoption fee for cats is
$99, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, de-worming,
FIV/FELV/heartworm testing,
and microchip. A $120-$135
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).
Save money with the Buddy
Program. Adopt two pets at the
same time for a reduced fee.
The Senior for Senior Program offers pets for $39 each.
Readers are invited to join
the “San Gabriel Strut Your
Mutt” dog walking team and
the “Race for the Rescues”
team to raise funds for shelter
animals. The walk is Saturday,
Oct. 10, at Exposition Park,
and the race is Saturday, Oct.
24, at the Rose Bowl. Go
to the shelter’s Web site at
sgvhumane.org for more information and how to sign up.
The San Gabriel Valley
Humane Society is the local,
affordable 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.
Daisy
Lhasa apso mix • adult • female
• medium • ID# 18592
Daisy is a sweet girl, one of the “Magnificent
Seven” surrendered to the shelter when her
owner passed away. Daisy came from a
family of seven dogs and is quite social and
friendly with dogs and with people. She is
a happy dog who will come right up to you
for pets and attention. She gets along well
with her kennel mate, and the two of them
enjoy playing together. Daisy is looking for
a loving home where she is treated as part of
the family. Please stop by to meet her.
parish Mother’s Club, volunteered at many
church events, and socialized with many of
the other mothers.
Ida was a hard worker, taught her
children to be independent, and was a
role model for taking life’s ups and downs
in stride. She worked as a tax preparer at
A.S. Rogers in Alhambra from the 1950s
retiring only in April of 2014. She enjoyed
her long relationships with her co-workers
and clients.
An important part of her life was spending time with her family, playing cards
every weekend, going regularly to bingo at
All Souls (she could manage several bingo
cards at a time), working crossword puzzles
daily, and reading mysteries — always
carrying a book with her. She loved spicy
food, carrying her own bottle of Tabasco
sauce in her purse. Ida put together a buffet
dinner for all family members on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter.
She enjoyed good health throughout
her life until recently. All members of her
family will greatly miss her and the enjoyable times spent with her.
A funeral mass is scheduled at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at All Souls Catholic Church, 1500 W. Main St., Alhambra.
Memorial contributions to the American
Cancer Society may be made in lieu of
flowers.
Diesel
American Staffordshire terrier
mix • young • male • large
• ID# 17646
Diesel is a gorgeous one-year-old Staffy
mix. He has nice, controllable energy
and is very good on his walks. Diesel is a
friendly, lovable boy looking for a forever
home with a loving family that will take
him for daily walks or runs. He has a
playful nature and would love to be an
important part of an active family. Come
meet Diesel. He would love to be part of
the family.
Gabriela
domestic medium hair mix
• baby • female • medium
• ID #18195
Gabriela is an adorable 3-month-old gray
tabby kitten. She is one of the six “Mission
Kitties” born in June at the San Gabriel
Playhouse. She is a playful and well socialized
little girl. She has a lifetime of love and
affection to give her lucky adopter. Two of her
siblings were just adopted, and Gabriela is
looking for her family as well. Please stop by
to meet her and consider making her a part
of the family.
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Soroptimist Holiday Fashion Show to feature
fashion, silent auction, door prizes, shopping
Soroptimist International of Alhambra – San Gabriel – San Marino
will present its annual Gala Holiday
Fashion Show Sunday, Nov. 22, at
Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor
St., Alhambra.
“Our annual event usually attracts
more than 300 people,” said fashion
show coordinator Jacqueline Coulette. “In addition to a fun fashion
show, there are wonderful clothing
and jewelry vendors on hand for
shopping. It’s a great way to buy
holiday gifts and have lots of fun.
Everyone is welcome.”
Shopping begins at 11 a.m. and
will be followed by a luncheon at
noon. There will be a silent auction
with an array of more than 40 holiday
baskets and other items, an Opportunity Drawing with a grand prize of
$500, and more than 70 door prizes.
The fashion show will begin at 1 p.m.
with fashions from local vendors in a
Soroptomist member Ethel Cristol models at the Soroptimists’ annual
fashion show.
variety of price ranges to fit
everyone’s budget.
After the show, auctioneer
extraordinaire Mark Paulson,
former Alhambra Mayor, will
conduct a live auction, which
in the past has included items
such as sporting event tickets
and accommodations for a
weekend get-away.
The Gala Holiday Fashion
Show tickets are $45 per per-
son. Tables of 10 are available
for $450, which includes a
business card sized ad in the
souvenir program that every
attendee receives at the event.
Information and reservations can be made online
at www.sialhambra.org, by
phone at 626-570-3270,
ext.5431, or by mail at P. O.
Box 343, Alhambra 91802.
Community Calendar of Events
October
Oct. 1 – Thursday
Parks and Recreation Commission
7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park
210 N. Chapel Ave.
Oct. 3 – Saturday
Pumpkin Run 5K
7:45 a.m.
Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm Ave.
Alhambrapumpkinrun.com
Oct. 5 – Monday
Planning Commission
7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers
111 S. First St.
Oct. 15 – Thursday
“Secrets for YOUR Success,” the Chamber’s new
monthly business training program, is facilitated
by Alhambra business leaders with a track
record of success. They will share relevant
business strategies that have helped them build a
profitable business.
The October program will be presented by Robert
Fukui, High Point Marketing:
“Branding 2.0: Marketing a business that everyone
wants to buy from”
The cost of the program is free to Chamber
members and a modest $15 charge for nonmembers. A complimentary lunch is included.
We suggest early reservations due to limited
seating.
Phone the Chamber for more information or to make
reservations: 626-282-8481
Oct. 6 – Tuesday
Oct. 19 – Monday
Oct. 7 – Wednesday
HUD - Housing Committee
7 p.m. - City Hall, conference room
111 S. First St.
Alhambra Woman’s Club
11:30 a.m.
Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra
Lunch and entertainment
Make reservations by Oct. 1 at 626-289-9307 or
626-289-5914, or e-mail [email protected].
Oct. 12 – Monday
City Council, 7 p.m.
City Hall, 111 S. First St.
Oct. 13 – Tuesday
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Alhambra Chamber Board of Directors
8:30 a.m., Alhambra Chamber, 104 S. First St.
Library Board of Trustees
6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.
Youth Commission
Design Review Board
7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room
111 S. First St.
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Golf
Tournament
Registration 11 a.m.
Alhambra Golf Course
630 S. Almansor St.
Planning Commission
111 S. First St.
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Arts & Cultural Events Committee
7p.m., City Hall, conference room
111 S. First St.
Survivors of Murdered Children, SGV Chapter
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Third Wednesday of each month
Alhambra Police Department
211 S. First St., room EDC on second floor
Contact Tina Yamashiro at 626-298-9054 or
[email protected]
Oct. 26 – Monday
City Council, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Tuesday
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Government Affairs Committee
9 a.m., Chamber, 104 S. First St.
Design Review Board
7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room, 111 S.
First St.
Business After Hours Mixer
Hosted by Birdie’s Bar & Grill
630 S. Almansor St., Alhambra
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Oct. 31 – Saturday
Hallowscream
Costume contest registration 9 a.m., contest at 10 a.m.
Balloons, face painting, entertainment, costumed
characters
Trick-or-treating noon to 2 p.m.
Alhambra Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner Main
and Garfield
November
Nov. 2 – Monday
Planning Commission
111 S. First St.
Nov. 3 – Tuesday
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Alhambra Chamber Executive Committee
8:30 a.m. Alhambra Chamber, 104 S. First St.
HUD - Housing Committee
7 p.m. - City Hall, conference room
111 S. First St.
Nov. 5 – Thursday
Parks and Recreation Commission
7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park
210 N. Chapel Ave.
Nov. 9 – Monday
Alhambra City Council, 7 p.m.
Nov. 10 – Tuesday
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Alhambra Chamber Board of Directors
8:30 a.m., Alhambra Chamber, 104 S. First St.
Library Board of Trustees
Youth Commission
Design Review Board
111 S. First St.
Planning Commission
7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers, 111 S. First St.
Nov. 11 – Wednesday
Transportation Committee
7 p.m., City Hall, conference room
111 S. First St.
Nov. 16 – Monday
Planning Commission
111 S. First St.
Arts & Cultural Events Committee
7 p.m., City Hall, conference room
111 S. First St.
Nov. 19 – Thursday
“Secrets for YOUR Success,” The Chamber’s
new monthly business training program, is
facilitated by Alhambra business leaders with a
track record of success. They will share relevant
business strategies that have helped them build a
profitable business.
The November program will be presented by Evike.
com: “Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and the
Instruction Manual to Success”
Learn about various solutions to the challenges of
entrepreneurship, from marketing, optimization,
leadership, to finding growth.
The cost of the program is free to Chamber
members and a modest $15 charge for nonmembers. A complimentary lunch is included.
We suggest early reservations due to limited
seating.
Phone the Chamber for more information or to make
reservations: 626-282-8481
Nov. 23 – Monday
Alhambra City Council, 7 p.m.
Nov. 24 - Tuesday
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Government Affairs Committee
9 a.m., Chamber, 104 S. First St.
Design Review Board
111 S. First St.
Business After Hours Mixer
Hosted by Platt College
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A9W, Alhambra
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Alhambra Service Clubs and Organizations
Tuesday: The Exchange Club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra. The Rotary Club and Soroptimist Club meet at noon every Tuesday at Almansor Court. The
Civitan Club meets at noon every first and third Tuesdays at Azteca Restaurant, 717 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. The Kiwanis Club of Alhambra meets at 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at noon at Denny’s
Restaurant, 369 W. Main St., Alhambra (for information, phone 626-943-2542).
Wednesday: The Alhambra Historical Society presents its program meetings at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, September, and November (November meeting takes place after
Thanksgiving) at the Masonic Center, 9 W. Woodward Ave. The Alhambra Woman’s Club meets at noon on the first Wednesday each month (except for June through Sept.), write to P.O. Box 473, Alhambra 91802.
Toastmasters meets from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays each month at the Colonial Kitchen Restaurant, 1110 Huntington Drive, San Marino. The League of Women Voters meets on the
third Wednesday each month (626-798-0965 for info.). The Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. on the third Wednesday each month at the Regent Café, 1411 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra.
Thursday: American Legion Post 139 meets at 7 p.m. on the first 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 Fronteras Mexican Grill & Cantina, 118 W. Main St., Alhambra.
24A
ACADEMIC NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA
One Repetto School fifth-grade student reports, “This helped me because I
have more confidence that I have something to give to the group.”
Repetto students present their solutions to their peers using AppleTV
connectivity or a SmartBoard.
In math, iPads are currently the way to roll.
Repetto rocks technology
Each year Repetto Elementary School students have
increased their daily use of technology in creative and
useful ways. For these students, using technology is not a
separate subject, but a tool for learning in a variety of ways
— they are meeting the new California State Standards
and preparing themselves to be problem-solvers, critical
thinkers, and collaborators.
On any given day at Repetto, students from kindergarten through eighth grade can be seen using iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, or entering the school’s two computer labs
to use a variety of tools that tap into their creativity and
innovative abilities while they learn. The use of technology
is becoming the tool of choice and one that has become
second nature as the students take on new challenges.
Chromebooks and collaboration
Students use Chromebooks and Google Drive not only
to create documents and slide presentations — they do it
collaboratively with peers. They thrive on the feedback of
their fellow classmates and work cooperatively to create a
group presentation that has them celebrating.
The students continually reflect on how the experience
gives them a sense of how the real world works, and their
confidence grows. As one fifth-grade student reported,
“This helped me because I have more confidence that I
have something to give to the group.”
Math
Seventh-grade students have used a program — TenMarks.com — that improves their achievement in math
and gives them immediate feedback. As they are presented
with tasks, they are given online tutoring as needed as well
as explanations following each task. Teachers can monitor
progress and easily identify students needing additional
instruction.
In Math, iPads are currently the way to roll when looking
for virtual manipulatives. Students in grades kindergarten
through fifth can access apps, such as Thinking Blocks and
Singapore Bar Models, as tools for problem solving and
understanding processes. Fraction models are one of the
keenest tools, using fractions in real life situations to create
meaning. Students can then present their solutions to their
peers using AppleTV connectivity or a SmartBoard.
Second grade Powerpoint
Look for the second-grade Powerpoint that teachers will
present at Back-to-School night. It is being created with
the help of the second-grade students as they embark on
learning to create their own presentation of book reports,
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science discoveries, and math problems. The teachers are
amazed at the input these energetic students are giving
them and look forward to an exciting evening.
Movie making
When it comes to making movies using iMovie, students get excited and work to create their best. Whether
it’s a mini-documentary on a famous American or making
a demonstration video, students are only limited by their
imagination. They eagerly do the work of researching their
topic and writing scripts to produce videos that could go
viral in the school community.
Coding and STEM
Repetto has recognized the importance of providing
experiences for the students that will prepare them for
careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math). Coding is the latest endeavor teachers and
students are tackling, and they love it. Through code.org,
students are using a tool that university students use to
learn coding.
The program provides feedback, motivation, activities,
and opportunities for writing code to create games, pictures, and school projects such as a history timeline, an
interactive story, life cycles, fractions, and probability.
10/2015
Alhambra School District Board President Adele Andrade-Stadler, Supt. Laura Tellez-Gagliano, Northrup
Assistant Principal Caren Gasca, and Northrup Principal Stacie Colman-Hsu and two students model a new
Buddy Bench.
Northrup ‘Buddy Benches’
promote friendships
When Northrup School students feel
lonely, they can now head for one of the
two “Buddy Benches” recently installed
on the playground.
Funded by the Northrup ASB, the
benches are designed to keep kids from
feeling lonely when others are having fun
playing with one another. The teaching
staff realized that it would be a great idea
for all kids to have a place where they
can go if they feel lonely and meet a new
friend. That place is a “Buddy Bench.”
“Now students can go and sit and
know that someone will notice them
and invite them to play,” said Northrup
teacher Loretta Burns.
The Buddy Benches recently received
their own dedication event, a “Pat on the
Back” ceremony during ASB Sports Day,
during which San Gabriel High School
wood tech students were lauded for their
work in crafting the benches. Joining in
the dedication ceremony were AUSD
representatives, including board President
Adele Andrade-Stadler, board Clerk Jane
Anderson, Supt. Laura Tellez-Gagliano,
Assistant Supt. of Human Resources
Marsha Gilbert, and Director of Human
Resources Anna Kuo.
Northrup Principal Stacie Colman-Hsu noted that “having the district
support a school-wide initiative that
contributes to a positive school climate is
key.”
Mark Keppel High
School presents the
comedy Leading Ladies
The comedy Leading Ladies, by Ken
Ludwig, plays at Mark Keppel High School
Auditorium, 501 E. Hellman Ave., at 7:30
p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Oct.
8, 9, and 10.
The comedy is about two English,
Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who
find themselves down on their luck in the
Amish Country of Pennsylvania. They are
about to chuck show business altogether
and go home when they learn that an old
lady in York, PA, is about to die and leave
her fortune to her two, long lost English
relatives. They quickly decide to pose as
the beloved relatives and get the cash. The
trouble is, they soon learn that the lost
relatives aren’t long lost nephews, but long
lost nieces.
Romantic entanglements ensue, especially when Leo falls head-over-heels in
love with the old lady’s vivacious American
niece, Meg. Meg knows there is a big world
out there, but she only gets her first taste of
it when she meets Maxine and Stephanie,
her wildly, charming cousins.
Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at
the door. Tickets may be purchased at the
Student Bank, online at mkhs.myschoolcentral.com, or at the door on performance
night.
In addition to this evening of uproarious comedy, Mark Keppel High School
presents two other events the community
will not want to miss:
Haunted Auditorium is scheduled for
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29,
and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the
door: 501 E. Hellman Ave., Alhambra.
All School Talent Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Tickets for this second annual
show are $10 and may be purchased at the
Student Bank, online at mkhs.myschoolcentral.com, or at the door.
For more information, please phone
626-943-6781.
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ACADEMIC NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA10/2015
A lively three-legged race demonstrated the spirit of Marguerita Elementary School’s “All School Picnic and
Resource Fair.”
All School Picnic and Resource
Atherton Baptist Homes Fair adds to community spirit
gives Northrup students at Marguerita School
75-year-old Pastor John Eby gives each Northrup Angela Lee, Atherton director of Community
student a high-five after his memorable workout.
Outreach and Marketing, and the fit 75-year-old
Pastor John Eby.
memorable workout
John Eby, a 75-year-young pastor at
Atherton Baptist Homes, recently welcomed Northrup Elementary second- and
third-grade students to the senior facility
for a memorable workout.
Pastor Eby, celebrating his 75th
birthday by promoting a healthy lifestyle,
amazed the students and staff alike by
performing 75 push-ups, 75 sit-ups, 75
lifts, and many more exercises in sets of 75
while the students counted along. He also
showed students alternate forms of exercise
they could perform at home, such as lifting
a soup can as a simple workout routine.
Third-grade teacher Valorie Uribe
indicated that this “walking fieldtrip” to
Atherton benefitted her students and commented that “my students have a positive
attitude about aging and that exercise is
important.” Some of her students were
heard to say, “I want to grow up and be
strong like Mr. Eby.”
“The greatest lack today is the influence
of elders and grandparents,” said Atherton’s Director of Community Outreach
and Marketing Angela Lee. “Each child
benefits from different generations. We
cannot forget the accomplishments of
these generations.”
After his workout, Mr. Eby gave each
student a high-five, and students enjoyed a
healthful cup of fresh-cut fruit.
On a hot August afternoon, Marguerita
Elementary School students, together with
family, friends, teachers, PTA members,
staff, school district representatives, and
others, gathered on the school playground
to enjoy an “All School Picnic and Resource
Fair,” a bringing-together of all the players
that make up the Marguerita community
at the beginning of a new school year.
Suggested by the Marguerita faculty, the
event added a healthy dose of community
spirit to the Marguerita campus.
Families began arriving on campus
about 1:30 p.m. carrying umbrellas and
garden and deck chairs, staking out shady
portions of the playground and on the
lunch benches just outside the cafeteria,
while enjoying lively music from today’s
hits, courtesy of K-Earth 101/94.7 deejays.
Marguerita Principal Florence Goh
welcomed and thanked all in attendance,
including members of the Healthy Youth
and Family Coalition, led by Jesse Chang
of Kingdom Cause and the radio deejays,
while Spanish and Mandarin translations
of her message were communicated by
Jeannette Perez, Spanish School community coordinator, and Jody Dowell,
instructional specialist.
The Marguerita Student Council
helped organize the main field activities,
including three-legged races and free
throws, while the PTA organized relay
races and conducted a water balloon
toss. While the fun and games — including a photo booth, face painting and
art — played an important part in the
afternoon’s camaraderie, there was a great
deal of information sharing taking place
in resource booths manned by members
of the Healthy Youth and Family Coalition and from Harvey Mudd College
representatives, providing information
concerning free online homework help
for students. Attendees were also able to
receive important information concerning water conservation and energy-saving
materials.
Sixth-grade teachers and staff provided
nachos and cotton candy, raising funds for
classroom expenses, and Lisa Wong and
husband served watermelon slices.
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Latino Association presents Dia
de Los Muertos festival Nov. 7
Alhambra Latino Association’s annual
cultural festival — “Dia de Los Muertos
– Celebration of Life”— will take place
Saturday, Nov. 7, at San Gabriel High
School, 801 S. Ramona St., San Gabriel.
This day-long celebration of life will
entertain the community with stage performances, including student performers,
Aztec dancers, and Mariachi; an art contest;
a student art exhibition; arts and crafts for
the children; and a variety of art and food
vendors. At 4 p.m., the Folklorico show
“Inspiraciones de Danza Mexicana” will be
performed. See the ad on this page for full
details.
Community members are invited to
participate in the Day of the Dead “Altar
Exhibition,” by making their own Celebration of Life Alter, which will be included in
the festivities. For further information and
application for the Altar Exhibition, please
contact Teresa Ybarra at 626-864-4460.
A $5 donation is suggested for admittance to the Cultural Festival. Children 5
and under are free. A $10 donation is suggested for admittance to the Inspiraciones
de Danza Mexicana show. Children ages
6 to 12 are $7, and children 5 and under
free.
The Alhambra Latino Association is a
non-profit organization whose mission is
to support the Alhambra Unified School
District in achieving the education and
cultural growth of all students. The funds
raised from this event will be used for
scholarships given to Latino graduating
high school seniors who will attend colleges and universities.
Emery Park School
offers an afterschool STEM
Robotics course. This hands-on
program allows students to have
the opportunity to apply math and
science in constructing their own
VEX robots. Groups of students
will collaborate to design their own
robots using computers and VEX
Robotics Design kits.
According to the VEX Web site
(www.vexrobotics.com): The VEX
Robotics Design System offers
students an exciting platform for
learning about areas rich with career
opportunities spanning science,
technology, engineering and math
(STEM). These are just a few of the
many fields students
can explore by
creating with VEX
Robotics technology.
Beyond science
and engineering
principles, a
VEX Robotics
project encourages
teamwork,
leadership, and
problem solving
among groups.
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Veronica Roldan`s fourth-grade Park School classroom cuts ribbon

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