Community Beacon February 2014 PDF

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February/March 2014
Kenny Washington Square
Tony Cella
Lincoln Heights intersection
was recently christened
“Kenny Washington Square”
under a proposal to honor a star
football player at Lincoln High
who later became one of the first
African American players in the
NFL.
The City Council unanimously
approved
a
motion
by
Councilmember Gil Cedillo to
name the intersection of North
Broadway and Lincoln Park
Avenue in honor of Washington,
who played on the school’s team
A
Washington Square, page 5
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na intersección
de
Lincoln
Heights
fue
nombrada
"Kenny
Washington Square
"en una propuesta
para honrar a un
jugador estrella de
fútbol americano en
la secundaria Lincoln
quien se convirtió en
uno de los primeros
jugadores
AfroAmericanos en la
NFL.
Inside
■ Calendar of Events – 2
■ Lincoln Heights Loves a Parade – 4
■ Dino's Bomb Squad – 5
■ Represent Your Community – 6
■ Ascot Hills Memories – 9
El Concilio aprobó por el Concejal Gil Cedillo Park Avenue en honor de
por unanimidad una para nombrar la intersección Washington, quien jugó en el
Washington Square, pagina 5
moción presentada de North Broadway y Lincoln
LAUSD Teachers Rank #1 in the Nation
Luis G. Sanchez
ne hundred and seventy
five LAUSD teachers
are among the group of
4,117 teachers across the
nation who earned National
Board Certification in 2013.
LAUSD was ranked first in
the nation for having the
highest number of teachers
achieving
certification,
including five local teachers:
O
Alexandra Lee, El Sereno
Middle School; Rocio Oran,
Multnomah
Elementary
School; Hector Alejandro,
Wilson High School; Sarah
Elliot, Wilson High School;
Michael
Sheu,
Wilson
High School.
National Board Certification (NBC) is a rigorous
performance-based
peerreview process designed
to recognize and reward
accomplished
teachers.
Candidates reflect on their
own classroom practices,
understanding of subject
material, and preparation
techniques. In addition to
preparing a portfolio with
videotapes of classroom
teaching, lesson plans,
student work samples, and
reflective essays, teachers
complete
assessment
exercises based on content
knowledge. Like Board
certification in many
professions, NBC is the
highest mark of accomplishment in teaching
and can take up to
three years to complete.
Only 3% of teachers nationwide have achieved it.
Teachers, page 4
■ Arts & Leisure – 9
■ L.A.'s 311 App – 11
■ Theodore Carl Wagner – 12
■ Educational Winds – 12
■ El Gabacho – 13
■ Spotlight on Business – 14
■ Business Directory – 15
Maestros de LAUSD
Encabezan la Nacion
En la pagina 4
Sacred Heart Students Headed to Washington D.C.
Los alumnos del Sagrado Corazón se dirigen a Washington DC
T
his April, Sacred Heart
High School in Lincoln
Heights will send students
to Washington D.C. for a
tour that the school hopes
to make an annual event.
“The Capital Adventure
trip is an opportunity
to
expand
students’
perspectives,” says Grant
Kinman, Sacred Heart’s
Social Studies instructor
and trip coordinator.
“Today, Congress is less
than 19% female, and of
those 98 women serving in
Congress only 9 are Latina.
We hope that through
this trip, these girls will
be empowered to envision
themselves as tomorrow’s
political leaders.”
The total cost of the trip
is $1,580 for each student.
This includes all airfare and
other transportation needs,
hotels, museum and exhibit
fees, meals, full-time tour
guides and security at the
hotels. So far, 23 students
hope to make the trip. They
are working hard on several
fundraising projects and
E
ste abril, la Escuela Secundaria Sagrado
each student has a donation
Corazón en Lincoln Heights enviará
page on the web.
estudiantes a Washington DC para una gira
Donations can be made via que la escuela espera hacer anualmente.
"El viaj “La Aventura en la Capital” es una
paypal at www.shhsla.org,
oportunidad para ampliar las perspectivas
click on “Donate to de los estudiantes", dice Grant Kinman,
Washington DC Trip.” instructor de Estudios Sociales y coordinador
Be sure to specify that the de viaje de Sagrado Corazón. "Hoy en día, el
money is intended for the Congreso está a menos de 19 % de mujeres,
y de esas 98 mujeres que sirven en el
“Washington D.C. Trip”. Congreso sólo 9 son latinas. Esperamos que
For more information a través de este viaje, estas niñas tendrán la
contact Grant Kinman facultad de imaginar a sí mismos como los
at (360)931-4925, email: líderes políticos del mañana."
[email protected], El costo total del viaje es de $1,580 por cada
or Mayra Arredondo at estudiante. Esto incluye todos los pasajes
aéreos y otras necesidades de transporte,
(323)225-2209,
email: los hoteles, los museos y los honorarios
[email protected] de exposiciones, comidas, guías turísticos
de tiempo completo y la seguridad
en los hoteles. Hasta el momento,
23 estudiantes esperan hacer el
viaje. Están trabajando en varios
proyectos de recaudación de fondos
y cada estudiante tiene una página de
donaciones en la web.
Las donaciones pueden hacerse a
través de PayPal en www.shhsla.org,
haga clic en "Donar a viaje de
Washington DC." Asegúrese de
especificar que el dinero está
destinado para el "viaje de Washington
DC." Para más información, póngase
en contacto con Grant Kinman al
(360)931-4925, [email protected]
o Mayra Arredondo al (323)225-2209,
correo electrónico: mayra.arredondo@
shhsla.org
Parents Ask for Higher Fence for Padres Piden Un Cerco Mas Alto
de padres del fútbol en el area El Consejo Asesor (PAB) de ESRC
Playing Fields
Decenas
firmaron una petición solicitando un informa Julio Torres, CD14 Campo
S
cores of area soccer parents signed a
petition requesting an increase in the
fence height along Eastern Avenue at
the El Sereno Recreation Center (ESRC).
Coaches, parents, and a youth spoke
at the January LA-32 Neighborhood
Council (NC) meeting about the urgency
to address the matter before a fatality
occurs.
As a result, the NC unanimously agreed
to direct a letter of support for a fence
height increase to Councilman Huizar.
The letter, issued January 15, cites safety
concerns and requests the Councilman
meet with Parks and Recreation reps and
Parade Photos
and Holiday
Activities
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community members to find a solution.
The ESRC Park Advisory Board (PAB)
reports Julio Torres, CD14 Field Deputy,
estimated the cost to increase fence height
to 10 feet is approximately $25,000. The
PAB reports that $69,000 is allocated
to the Center for capital improvements.
A report to the NC cited over $400,000
granted annually for Council District 14
amenities.
Have an opinion? Contact: L.A. Recreation
and Parks, [email protected]
(213)202-2633; CD 14, [email protected]
(323)226-1646; or the Mayor’s Office,
[email protected] (213)978-0725.
Slow ES
COOL
Bike Ride
page 5
aumento en la altura de la cerca a lo largo
de Eastern Ave. en El Sereno Recreation
Center (ESRC). Los entrenadores, los
padres, y un joven hablaron en la reunión
del Consejo Vecinal (NC) LA- 32 sobre la
urgencia de abordar el asunto antes de
que se ocurra una fatalidad.
Adjunto, estimó que el costo de
aumentar la altura del cerco a 10 pies
es de aproximadamente $25.000.
Informa el PAB que 69.000 dólares son
atribuida al Centro para mejoras de
capital. Un informe a la NC citó más de
$ 400,000 otorgado anualmente para las
Como resultado, el NC acordó por instalaciones en el Distrito 14.
unanimidad dirigir una carta de apoyo
para un aumento de la altura del cerco al Para expresar su opinión sobre este
Concejal Huizar. La carta, emitido el 15 proyecto de mejora de la seguridad,
de enero de cita las preocupaciones de comuníquese con: LA Recreation & Parks,
seguridad y pide un reunión con Concejal [email protected] (213)202-2633;
Huizar, los representantes del Parques y C D 1 4 , J u l i o . t o r r e s @ l a c i t y . o r g
Recreación y miembros de la comunidad (323)226-1646; o la Oficina del Alcalde,
para encontrar una solución.
[email protected] (213)978-0725.
Volunteerism
Makes Life
Better
page 7
Valentine
Dedications
page 8
Bobcat in
Debs Park
page 11
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Calendar of Community Events
Thurs. Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. FREE
Concert: Quetzal
Winner of 2013 Latin Grammy
CSULA State Playhouse,
5151 State University Drive
Fri. Feb. 7
Urban Underground
(Underground hip-hop)
The Airliner Nightclub,
2419 N. Broadway
Sat. Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Holy Grounds Sidewalk Sale
Amazing vendors that always offer
unique gift items for that special
someone in your life! Calling All
Artists! We need you for this sale!
Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea,
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Sat. Feb. 8 from 10–11:30 a.m.
El Sereno Community Walk
Volunteers will promote the Annual
Community Fair where every local
school will have a booth to showcase
programs.
2839 N. Eastern Ave. LA 90032
Amelia (323)497-3339
or Greg (323)632-2056
Sat. Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.
Ben Sollee
Mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B
CSULA Luckman Fine Arts Complex
5151 State University Dr.
(323)343-6600
Los Angeles Skawars 2014
Massive ska punk reggae music
festival, including Los Kung Fu
Monkeys, Viernes 13, Café Con
Tequila, Dub, Pachamama, Chencha
Berrinches
$18 presale/$25 at the door
www.flavorus.com/LASkawars
Lincoln Park, 3540 N. Mission Rd.
Valentines Dinner Tender Loving
Covers Fundraiser
featuring entertainment by "Huitzal"
$25 includes Dinner, Desert and
champagne.
Margarita Jones,
541 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena (626)233-1245
Sun. Feb. 9 from 1–3 p.m.
Stella Rosa Valentine’s Day Social
$40 - Chocolate, Desserts, Light hors
d’oeuvres
San Antonio Winery, 737 Lamar St.
Thurs. Feb. 13 at 10 a.m.
LHNC Executvite Committee
Aztec Rising, 3516 N. Broadway
Thurs. Feb. 13 from 6–9 p.m.
6 p.m. Hillside Village (HV)
Neighborhood Watch
7 p.m. HV Property Owner’s Assoc.
Absolute Towing, 4760 W. Valley Blvd.
[email protected]
Fri. Feb. 14 from 7–9:30 p.m.
Open Mic
Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Fri. Feb. 14
Valentine’s 3 Course Dinner Special
Hecho en Mexico, 4976 Huntington Dr.
Fri. Feb. 14 at 9 p.m.
Rhythm N Booze Valentine's Show
with legendary 50's sax Sultan Big Jay
McNeely; $10.
Spikes Bar and Billiard,
7813 Garvey Ave. Rosemead
Mon. Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
LA-32NC Education Committee
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Wed. Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.
Community Police Advisory Board
(C-PAB)
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Hollenbeck Police Station,
2111 E. 1st St.
Wed. Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
LA32NC Arts + Culture Committee
El Sereno Library,
5226 N. Huntington Dr. S
LHNC General Committee
El Arca, 3839 Selig Pl.
Thurs. Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
LA32 NC Land Use Committee
Barrio Action, 4927 Huntington Dr. N
Thurs. Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
LH NC General Meeting
Thurs. Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
LA32 NC Beautification Committee
Fri. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
Barrio Action Fundraiser for Youth
Programs
100 percent of the proceeds will fund
youth programs
Hecho en Mexico,
4976 Huntington Dr.
Sat. Feb. 22 from 5–7 p.m.
Beacon Contributors Potluck &
Meeting
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Co.
Mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B
5151 State University Dr.
(323)343-6600
Sun. Feb. 23 from 12–5 p.m.
Power Play (band)
Steven’s Steakhouse,
5332 E. Stevens Pl., Commerce
(323) 223-3774
Puppet Show
El Sereno Library,
Thurs. Feb. 27 at 11:30 a.m.
LH Chamber Luncheon
Luminarias Restaurant,
3500 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park
Fri. Feb. 28 from 7–9:30 p.m.
Open Mic
Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Fri. Feb. 28
Urban Underground
(Underground hip-hop)
The Airliner Nightclub,
2419 N. Broadway
Fri. Feb. 28 from 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
It’s Time to Mardigras
$7 live music, complimentary photo
card + beads, game room tables
Hecho en Mexico, 4976 Huntington Dr.
[email protected]
Robert (626)234-6951
Sat. Mar. 1 from 1–3 p.m.
Taste of Bordeaux
$40 Light Luncheon & hors d’oeuvres
Mon. Mar. 3 at 5 p.m.
Lincoln Heights
NeighborhoodCouncil (LHNC)
5 p.m. Outreach Committee
6:30 p.m. Budget & Finance
Committee
7 p.m. Holiday Parade Committee
Tues. Mar. 4
C.E.R.T Training
Disaster preparedness, light search
and rescue, fire suppression and
disaster medical training.
3839 Selig Place (323)223-3079
[email protected]
Tues. Mar. 4 from 7–10 p.m.
ZZyZx WriterZ
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Garfono's Pizza, 5468 Valley Blvd.
Wed. Mar. 5 at 6 p.m.
LA32 NC General Meeting
El Sereno Senior Center,
4721 Klamath St.
Thurs. Mar. 6 from 5–9 p.m.
Cruise Night
Music, dancing, raffles
Dino’s Burgers, 2817 N. Main St.
Sat. Mar. 8 1–3 p.m.
Winemaker’s Barrel Tasting
Meet winemakers and try new
vintage wines.
$45–Light Luncheon & hors d’oeuvres
Thurs. Mar. 13 at 10 a.m.
LHNC Executvite Committee
Thurs. Mar. 13 from 6–9 p.m.
6 p.m. Hillside Village (HV)
Neighborhood Watch
7 p.m. HV Property Owner’s
Association
[email protected]
Fri. Mar. 14–16 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
LH Chamber Sidewalk Sale
On Broadway from Griffin to Ave. 24
Mon. Mar. 17 at 6 p.m.
LA32 NC Education Committee
5371 Alhambra Ave.
(323)245-9408
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Community Bike Rides
Eastside Bike Club
Meet in front of Food4Less
Rose Hills Senior Club
2nd & 4th Tuesday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Social club: Bingo, lunch, dances, trips
Rose Hill Rec. Center, 4530 Mercury Ave.
(323)225-0450
Children’s Storytime
Wednesdays from 4–5 p.m.
LH Library, 2530 Workman St.
Low End Theory
Wednesdays
The Airliner Nightclub, 2419 N. Broadway
Steve Abee’s Poetry Workshop
Every Thursday from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Support and development of your voice
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Open Mic
2nd & 4th Friday from 7–9:30 p.m.
5371 Alhambra Ave.
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Mariachi & Karaoke
Every Sunday
For more info, call (323)226-0010
Hecho en Mexico, 4976 S. Huntington Dr.
Happy Friday for Teens
Fridays from 4–5 p.m.
Multipurpose room
Sounds at Holy Grounds
Fridays at 7 p.m.
Acoustic sets by Lint Vaccine, The
Gardeners, Brittany La Rosa and others
5371 Alhambra Ave.
Yoga
Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Eastside Collective Health Collective,
5469 Hungtington Dr.
Suggested Donation: $2-$5
Aztec Dancing
Fridays from 6:30–8 p.m.
Rose Hill Rec. Center, 4530 Mercury Ave.
Judith Garcia (213)481-8265
Karoake
Friday/Saturday nights
from 8 p.m.–midnight
El Puerto Escondido,
3343 N. Eastern Ave. (323)909-1008
Every 3rd Wednesday
Community Police Advisory Board
(C-PAB)
Hollenbeck Police Station, 2111 E. 1st St.
ADVERTISE
Your
Business
Contact:
GEORGE CABRERA
MARKETING DIRECTOR
(323)245-9408
ADVERTISE
Your
Services
Wed. Mar. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
LA32 NC Arts + Culture Committee
El Sereno Library,
Thurs. Mar. 20 at 6 p.m.
LH NC General Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 20 at 6 p.m.
LA32 NC Land Use Committee
Barrio Action, 4927 Huntington Dr. N
Thurs. Mar. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Beautification Committee
Thurs. Mar. 27 at 11:30 a.m.
LH Chamber Luncheon
Luminarias Restaurant
3500 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park
Ongoing:
Arists Exhibition: Carlos Mollura
LA based; combination architecture/
interventionist sculpture
Jan. 18–Mar. 15
5151 State University Drive
English Conversation Class
Mondays from 4–5 p.m.
(323)226-1692
Listed at $368,000
5203 Coney Rd. 90032
(2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath)
Listed at $399,000
1924 Jones Ave. 90032
(3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths)
Listed at $439,000
2107 N. Eastern Ave. 90032
(4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths)
Building Well-being in Our Families
Construyendo el Bienestar en
Nuestras Familias
Tuesdays from 6–7:50 p.m.
LAC Department of Mental Health
El Sereno Library,
(213)305-3426
[email protected]
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Lincoln Heights Loves a Parade
O
ver two thousand people attended the 10th
Annual Lincoln Heights Christmas Parade in
December. On parade were musical performers and
dancers of all types, drill teams, classic cars, horse
drawn carts, and local leaders in convertibles waving
to the crowd. Schools, local celebrities, government
officials, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits all participated, including your very own
Community Beacon represented by George Cabrera
and Bill Watkins. Richard Duran, of Thee Mr. Duran
Show, served as Celebrity Grand Marshal.
E
l Sereno’s Eastside Bike Club
(ESBC) celebrated the 1 year
anniversary of their SLOW ES
COOL rides with a tour of Boyle
Heights on January 5. The 20
mile bike tour included stops
at iconic eastside locations.
ESBC began hosting SLOW ES
COOL rides to interest people
in cycling. “Riding a bike is fun.
These rides create a space where
new riders feel welcomed and
can experience the ‘funness ‘of
riding with a group through
diverse neighborhoods” said
The Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council (LHNC)
set aside $4,000 to fund the festive, annual all-ages
event. This year’s LHNC Parade Committee was
lead by chair Vera Padilla who rallied a group of
energetic volunteers (including hundreds of Lincoln
High School students) whose contributions were
tremendous. Vera gave special thanks to District
1 Councilmember, Gil Cedillo who provided for
everyone’s comfort by funding restrooms, chairs,
tables, and canopies for the parade and festival.
PhotoS: Erik Sarni
All Saints' Guadalupanos
Jaime, who organized the ride.
ESBC hosts rides geared toward
all experience levels. New riders
are always welcome and no rider
is ever left behind. Look up the
Eastside Bike Club on Facebook
or Meetup for information on
upcoming rides.
T
his past December, The
Society of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Parish of All
Saints, honored the Virgin of
Guadalupe with the dance of
the Chinelos. For three years the
society has honored the Virgin
with devotion. This year, group
Maru, Guadalupe Group Coordinator
l pasado 1 de Diciembre
2013
La
Sociedad
de
Nuestra Señora de guadalupe
Bottom: ESBC riders view local history
de la Parroquia de All Saints,
onró a la Virgen de Guadalupe
while riding through Evergreen Cemetery.
con
una
represcentacion
PHOTOS: Eastside Bike Club
del baile de Los Chinelos,
durante 3 años esta sociedad
Guadalupana ha onrado a la
Virgen de Guadalupe con mucha
the end of February at the Washington Foundation. After
devocion, este año para esta
represcentación miembros del
grupo Guadalupano y personas
invitadas
confecionaron
los
trages, pusieron la coreografia
y con todo gusto, celebraron a
lo grande que Jesucristo nos
dejo a su madre Maria para
que nos guie he interseda por
todos los que en Dios Creemos.
Maru Cordinadora del Grupo
Guadalupano.
At right top: Top, ESBC members, Dorothy,
Wilfredo, and Kate stopped at the Linda
Vista Community Hospital.
E
Washington Square
O
during the early 1930s.
Members of the Kenny Washington Stadium Foundation (KWSF),
whose board member Ron Chico
first promoted the idea almost
10 years ago, expressed sincere
thanks to the Councilman and
his staff for making this first
formal public tribute to Kenny
Washington a reality. The Foundation announced plans for a
formal dedication in late February,
during Black History month.
Transportation
Engineer
Mehrdad Moshkar confirmed the
city’s plans to install the sign by
Comite Navideno
M
as de 2,000 personas
asistieron un magno
evento el 14 de diciembre de
2013. Gracias al apoyo todas
las personas generosas que
aportaron para hacer posible
este
sueño
navideño,
incluyendo los miembros
del Comité Navideno, y
el Concejal. 18 puestos
donaron bebidas, palomitas
y bocadillos, y un sin número
de sorpresas para agradar a
chicos y grandes. Las gente
disfruto tomar fotos con
Santa Claus, y escuchar los
cantantes y música en vivo.
Se presentó a todo el Comité
Navideño que cumplió 18
años que se fundó. Gracias
a varia organizaciones se
reglaron juguetes a los
niños. El Comité Navideño
se encargó de solicitar que se iluminaran
las palmeras, y decoro los arboles a lo
largo de Huntington Dr. entre Eastern Ave.
y Van Horne Ave. incluyendo un Árbol
de Navidad que fue donado. Gracias a
nuestros patrocinadores que ayudaron
traer la alegrías y el bienestar a nuestra
comunidad completamente gratuito.
intersection next to the high
school campus. The new sign is
part of ongoing efforts by the
KWSF and others to honor the
memory and achievements of
Washington, who grew up in
Lincoln Heights and played
on the Lincoln High football
team in the 1934-35.
Washington played for UCLA,
along with future baseball
pioneer Jackie Robinson, and
was the first Bruin inducted
into the College Football Hall of
Fame, according to the Kenny
WWII and his military career
ended,Washington became one
of the first black players in the
NFL when he signed a contract
with the Los Angeles Rams. He
retired from the grid-iron in
1948 and found work as an actor,
LAPD officer and a scout for the
Los Angeles Dodgers until his
death in 1971.
equipo de la escuela durante la Moshkar confirmó los planes de la
ciudad para instalar el signo para
década de 1930.
Miembros de la Fundación Kenny el final del mes de febrero en la
intersección junto al campus de
Washington Stadium (KWSF),
la escuela secundaria. El nuevo
cuyo miembro Ron Chico
signo es parte de los esfuerzos
promovió la idea hace casi 10
que está realizando el KWSF y
años, expresaron su sincero
otros para honrar la memoria y
agradecimiento al Concejal y los logros de Washington, quien
su personal por hacer de este se cio en Lincoln Heights y jugó
primer homenaje público formal en el equipo de fútbol americano
para Kenny Washington en una Lincoln High en el 1934-35.
realidad. La Fundación ha
Washington jugó en UCLA,
anunciado planes para una
junto con el futuro pionero del
inauguración formal a finales de
béisbol Jackie Robinson, y era
febrero, durante el mes de el primer Bruin exaltado al Salón
Historia Afro-Americana.
de la Fama de la universidad,
Kenny Washington. Después de
la Segunda Guerra Mundial y su
carrera militar, Washington se
convirtió en uno de los primeros
jugadores afro-americanos en la
NFL, cuando firmó un contrato
con los Rams de Los Ángeles.
Se retiró en 1948 y encontró
trabajo como actor, agente del
LAPD y un scout de los Dodgers
de Los Angeles hasta su muerte
en 1971.
El Sereno Bicentennial
Committee (ESBC)
SAVE THE DATE: The free events. ESBC is a nonprofit
4th of July parade is scheduled for
June 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. ESBC, a
volunteer group that plans the
only independence parade in
the city, would like to wish you
a happy new year and asks for
Tony Cella es un periodista your support in our fundraising
501 (c)3 and donations are
deductible. You can send your
donation by mail: P.O. Box 32097
Los Angeles CA 90032. Visit us
on Facebook to donate by PayPal:
El Sereno Bicentennial.
el 28 de junio de 2014 a las 10 a.m.
El ESBC, un grupo de voluntarios
que organizen el desfile quiere
Mary Ann Hernandez
Sacred Heart church. Cash Dino’s Burgers at 2817 N. Main decirles feliz ano nuevo y solicita
su coperacion en los eventos
raised
paid
the
December
utility
para recaudar fondos. El ESBC
Street
in
Lincoln
Heights
from
n 2004, Dino’s Bomb Squad
es una organización no lucrativa
bill
for
a
Lincoln
heights
mother,
car club started with Charlie
5–9 p.m. with music, dancing 501(c)3 y sus donaciones son
Box 32097 Los Ángeles CA
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aceptamos
donaciones
por
PayPal. Gracias.
Bicentennial Committee
United Teachers of Los Angeles
assists teachers in pursuing,
retaking or renewing their
National Board Certification
through workshops and peer
support by the Support Network
(www.thesupportnetwork.net)—
the largest union-supported
program of its kind in the
country.
Saluting the newest class of
NBC Teachers, U.S. Secretary
of Education Arne Duncan
said: “As our nation’s most
accomplished
educators,
Research shows NBC teachers NBCTs are well positioned to
significantly impact student move our students, workforce,
achievement. A 2012 study by and country forward.”
Harvard University’s Strategic Luis G. Sanchez, is an El Sereno
Data Project found that students resident and publisher of this
of NBC teachers in LAUSD made newspaper.
Maestros de LAUSD Encabezan la Nacion
Luis G. Sánchez
iento setentaisiete profesores
de LAUSD se encuentran
entre el grupo de 4.117 maestros
en todo el país, quienes ganaron
Certificación Nacional en 2013.
LAUSD ocupó el primer lugar en la
nación por tener el mayor número
de maestros que han alcanzado
la
certificación,
incluyendo
cinco
maestros
locales:
Alexandra Lee, El Sereno Middle
School; Rocio Orán, la Escuela
Primaria de Multnomah; Hector
Alejandro, la Escuela Secundaria
Wilson; Sarah Elliot, la Escuela
Secundaria Wilson; Michael
Sheu, Wilson High School.
Certificación de la Borde Nacional
(NBC) es un proceso de revisión
basado en el desempeño riguroso
para reconocer y premiar a los
maestros
consumados.
Los
candidatos reflexionan sobre
su propia práctica en el aula, la
comprensión de la materia, y las
técnicas de preparación. Además
de preparar una cartera con los
videos de enseñanza en el aula,
planes de estudio, las muestras
de trabajo de estudiantes,
y
ensayos
reflexivos,
los
C
profesores completan ejercicios
de evaluación basados en el
conocimiento del contenido. Al
igual que la certificación de la
Borde en muchas profesiones,
NBC es la marca más alta de logro
en la enseñanza y puede tomar
hasta tres años para completar.
Sólo el 3% de los maestros en
todo el país lo han logrado.
"Todos los días, los maestros van
a las aulas con el conocimiento,
las habilidades y el compromiso
de hacer un trabajo que es
posiblemente la más compleja
e impredecible que cualquier
persona hace en cualquier lugar",
dijo Ronald Thorpe, director
general de la Borde Nacional.
"En el logro de la NBC, un
maestro no sólo ha demostrado
la capacidad de avanzar el
aprendizaje del estudiante en
formas profundas y significantes,
él o ella ha cumplido con la
definición de lo que significa ser
logrado en la profesion. Esto es
importante porque sólo los que
están dentro de una profesión—
los
practicantes
pueden
legítimamente definir los términos
claves de la profesión."
La investigación muestra que los
maestros
NBC
impactan
significativamente el rendimiento
estudiantil. Un estudio de 2012
por el Proyecto de Datos
Estratégicos de la Universidad
de Harvard encontró que los
estudiantes de los profesores
NBC en el LAUSD obtuvieron
ganancias equivalentes a dos
meses adicionales de instrucción
en matemáticas, y un mes
adicional en Artes del Lenguaje.
Los Maestros Unidos de Los
Ángeles asiste a los maestros
en el proceso NBC através de
talleres de la Red de Apoyo
(www.thesupportnetwork.net)—
el programa de sindicato más
grande en todo en el país.
Saludando a la clase más
nueva de maestros NBC, el
Secretario de Educación de
EEUU, Arne Duncan dijo: "Como
educadores más logrados en
nuestra nación, los NBCTs están
bien posicionados para mover a
nuestros estudiantes, el personal,
y el país hacia adelante."
Luis G. Sánchez, es un residente
en El Sereno y el publicador de este
periódico.
Alvarez, Huero Bear and eight
other friends just hanging out
at Dino’s Burgers in Lincoln
Heights. In 2013 President
Alvarez died and left a very
active club to mourn his loss.
Now grown to 36 dues-paying
members and a large group
of supporters, the club holds
monthly meetings and is seen
cruising to Dino’s every first
Thursday of the month from
March–October. They attend
yearly car shows, picnics and
fundraisers, organize an annual
toy drive and appear in holiday
parades throughout Northeast
L.A.
Proud of its history of
community service, the club
reports its December toy drive,
“Dino’s Bomb Squad Saves
Christmas 2013,” collected two
truck-loads of toys distributed
at Lady Help of Christians and
and purchased gift cards for her
and raffles. All area car clubs are
and her five children.
welcome. Dino’s Bomb Squad
Also in 2013, the club
collected clothing, gift cards thanks George at Dino’s Burgers
and cash for homeless vets, for being so welcoming and
and
made
contributions making the parking lot available.
to
American
Legion
Mary Ann (Smiley) Hernandez is
Post 804, Marine Corp League
a resident of Lincoln Heights and
Detachment 1347, Lincoln
Park Minor All Stars Baseball, administrator for Dinos Bomb
El Arca Adult Day School and Squad. She joined American Legion
Post 411 in memory of her father.
Montebello Boys Basketball.
The first
D i n o ’s
Bomb
Squad
Cruise
Night
of 2014
will be
March
6. The
club will
be
at
Atentamente,
Violeta Urbina, Presidenta.
Park Advisory Board Launched
T
he El Sereno Park Advisory
Board
which
includes
parents, coaches, and one student
met for the first time in January
2014. The group has formed to
prioritize long and short term
goals for the El Sereno Recreation
Center and grounds. Advisory
Board members completed a Park
and Recreation Survey, developed
to help the department prioritize
needs. The survey will be
distributed to parents by coaches.
The group also discussed
accessing government grants to
address the site’s larger needs. It
is unclear whether grant writing
assistance is available from city
offices. Advisory Board meetings
are open to the public and take
place at 6:30 p.m. on the second
Thursday of each month at the El
Sereno Recreation Center gym
community room.
Photo: Mary Ann Hernandez
gains equivalent to an additional
two months of instruction in
math, and one month in English
Language Arts.
Violeta Urbina, President ESBC
independiente que ha cubierto
el crimen y la suciedad en Los
Ángeles, la ciudad de Nueva York y
la península de Kenai, Alaska.
Guarda la fecha: El deducibles al extenso máximo
Reproducido con permiso de
desfile de Independencia, gratis permitido por ley. Pueden enviar
Ingeniero de Transporte Mehrdad de acuerdo con la Fundación TheEastsiderLA.com
a la comunidad, esta programado sus donaciones por correo: P.O.
I
“Every day, teachers go into
classrooms with the knowledge,
skills and commitment to do
work that is arguably the most
complex and unpredictable that
anyone does anywhere,” said
Ronald Thorpe, president and
CEO of the National Board. “In
achieving NBC, a teacher has not
only demonstrated the ability
to advance student learning in
deep and meaningful ways, he
or she has met the profession’s
definition of what it means to be
accomplished. That is significant
because only those within a
profession—the practitioners—
can legitimately define the key
terms of the profession.”
members and invited guests
dressed in gowns, choreographed
and gladly celebrated that Jesus
left us his mother Mary to guide
and intercede on behalf of
believers.
Tony Cella is a freelance reporter
who has covered crime and grime
in Los Angeles, New York City
and the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
Reprinted by permission from
TheEastsiderLA.com
Dino’s Bomb Squad Set to Cruise Again
LAUSD Teachers
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All Saints' Guadalupanos
Eastside Bike Club Trip
Navideno
Committee
ver
2,000
people
attended our grand
Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony and festivities
in December. Thanks to all
the generous people who
contributed to make this a
dream Christmas, including
members of the El Sereno
Bicentennial
Committee
and Councilman Huizar.
Guests enjoyed live music
and snacks while taking
photos with Santa Claus.
All members of the
Navideno
Committee,
celebrating its 18th year,
were acknowledged. Thanks
to the sponsorship of
several organizations, toys
were given to children. At
the Committee’s request,
Huntington Drive palms
were lit, and trees decorated
along
Huntington
Dr.
between Eastern Avenue and
Van Horne Ave. including a
donated Christmas Tree.
Thanks to the generous
support of our sponsors who
helped bring joy and wellbeing completely free to the
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Hugo L. Pacheco (LA32 NC)
H
ugo L. Pacheco grew up in
the Highlands of El Sereno,
attended Wilson High School,
and was among the first class
to graduate from the new high
school. His experience in the
Highlands provided the impetus
to attend Cal State L.A. where he
held several leadership positions
including Coordinator for the
Higher Educational Incentive
Program, Chairman of the
Chicano Studies Faculty Affairs
Committee and Undergraduate
Representative for the Student
Executive Board of the School of
Business and Economics.
Hugo has worked in the
Teamsters Pension Office, and
for the Housing Authority of
City of Los Angeles. He has been
the Vice President of Local 143
of AFCME, the Hispanic Area
Manager of the 13 Western
States for Anheuser-Busch, an
area sales manager for Coors,
and membership manager for
the Latin Business Association.
His entrepreneurial experience
includes partnering in a real estate
office, a real estate development
company, a restaurant and
The Latin America Business
Connection—a private for-profit
business networking group.
Hugo currently lives in Rose Hills
and is an independent real estate
broker. His volunteer ministries
at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic
Church have included serving
as volunteer chaplain at the
men’s county jail, bereavement
minister and religious education
teacher. He is President of the
Mexican-American
History
Foundation and a graduate of
the MALDEF Leadership and
Advocacy Training Program.
William Aparicio (Lincoln Heights NC)
W
Hugo states, “My reason for
serving on the LA-32 NC Board
grew from a desire to continue
my social justice work and
to serve those who have been
politically
marginalized
and
deserve to be treated fairly.”
¿Desea representar a su comunidad?
La votación permite que la representación de los intereses
Vera Padilla
E
lecciones
Consejos
de
Boyle
de
Heights,
los comunidad elija a las personas y mejoramiento de la comunidad
Vecinales más adecuadas para representar local. Las juntas de vecinos creen
LA-
y Lincoln Heights se llevarán los asuntos importantes de la de los residentes beneficia a
toda la comunidad y crea un
¿Por qué son las elecciones Los estudiante, los padres, ambiente de colaboración y
del Consejo Vecinal importante los propietarios de viviendas, responsabilidad compartida.
en
nuestra
comunidad? inquilinos, representantes de ¿Le
gustaría
lanzar
su
Representantes del Consejo los inquilinos, las instituciones candidatura para un asiento
Vecinal hablan en nombre de religiosas, las personas mayores, junta de vecinos? ¿Cuáles son
nuestra comunidad, como grupo los jóvenes, los defensores los requisitos? ¿Cómo aplicar?
reciben una asignación de fondos del
parque,
empresarios
para el uso en la comunidad y se representantes
toman medidas sobre cuestiones ambiente,
y
proyectos
todos
del
tienen
y Para
obtener
información
medio sobre las próximas elecciones
algo visitar empowerla.org o email
comunitarios. que aportar a la mesa en la [email protected]
Do You Want to Represent
Your Community?
Vera Padilla
N
eighborhood
Council
elections
for
Boyle
Heights,
LA-32,
and
Lincoln Heights will be
held on April 26, 2014. Why
are Neighborhood Council
elections important in our
community? Neighborhood
Council representatives speak
on behalf of our community,
as a group they receive an
allocation of funds for use in
the community and they take
action on community issues
and projects. Voting allows
the community to choose
people best suited to represent
and work with themselves and
their neighbors in important
community affairs.
Students,
parents,
homeowners, renters, tenant
representatives,
religious
institutions, seniors, youth,
park advocates, business
owners, and environmental
representatives,
all
have
something to bring to the
table in representing the
interest and enhancement
of the local community.
The neighborhood councils
believe increasing resident
illiam Andrew Aparicio
is a long-time member
of the Lincoln Heights business
community. He is associated
with WILLIAM APARICIO
TAX PREPARATION, INC. and
CAFÉ IN THE HEIGHTS, both
located at 3510 N. Broadway,
90031.
The Hollenbeck Police &
Business Association honored
William in 2013 for exceptional
service and generosity. He was
also awarded Man of the Year
in 2009 and Member of the Year
in 2011 by the Lincoln Heights
Chamber of Commerce.
Currently serving as Treasurer
of the Lincoln Heights Business
Improvement District, William
is a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and of Hollenbeck’s
Police & Business Association.
He is a Business Representative to
the Neighborhood Council and
involved with area non-profit
organizations including The
Boys and Girls Club and The
Optimist Club.
32 y trabajar con sus vecinos en que el aumento de participación
a cabo el 26 de abril de 2014. comunidad.
participation benefits the
whole
community
and
creates an environment of
collaboration and shared
responsibility.
Would you like to run for a
neighborhood council seat?
What are the qualifications?
How to apply? For information
on the upcoming elections
visit empowerla.org, or email
[email protected]
PHOTO: CONNIE RAMIREZ
Election Timeline
Mon. Feb. 10: Candidate Filing Period Begins
Wed. Mar. 12: Candidate Filing Period Ends
Mon. Mar. 17: Deadline for Candidates to Submit all
necessary documentation to establish
candidacy.
Thurs. Mar. 27: Vote By Mail (VBM) Ballot Mailing
Begins
Fri. Apr. 18: VBM Application Deadline
Ballot Mailing Ends
Fri. Apr. 25: VBM Ballot Return Ends.
(VBM ballots can be delivered to the polling place on Election Day.)
Sat. Apr. 26: Election Day
Sun. Apr. 27: Recount/Challenge Filing Period Begins
Thurs. May 1: Recount/Challenge Filing Period Ends
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William
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many possibilities and much
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El voluntariado hace la vida mejor
E
His
by Mayor Villaragosa.
outstanding service to helping
others has earned him the
appreciation of the Los Angeles
City Council, the Los Angeles
Unified
School
District,
and other government and
community groups.
l servicio comunitario es muchos días de embellecimiento Mark era un jefe de tropa de
un aspecto importante de y limpieza de la comunidad. Mark los Boy Scouts of America
nuestra sociedad Se inicia con ha sido un miembro activo en la
y líder de adultos de los Girl
los individuos decidiendo hacer Junta Comunitaria Consultiva de
Scouts mientras que ayudaba
la vida mejor para sí mismos y Policía de Hollenbeck durante
a iniciar otros grupos de Scouts
para los demás. El voluntariado ocho años y fue presidente del
locales. También ha escrito en
genera un profundo sentido de Comité de Seguridad Pública del
los periódicos locales durante
orgullo en la propia comunidad. Consejo Vecinal LA-32.
muchas décadas.
Los voluntarios aprenden a
En 1994, el Concejo Municipal Sr. Overstreet dice: "Las actitudes
valorar el tiempo y la energía de
reconoció al señor Overstreet
y valores se pueden modificar a
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su propia y aprenden que comunidad y también se le través de la participación directa
pueden hacer una diferencia en entregó el Premio Comunidad de en el servicio comunitario.
Tenemos
que
enseñar
a
su comunidad.
Defensa por el alcalde Villaragosa.
nuestros jóvenes el valor de
Un voluntario activo en El Su servicio excepcional a ayudar
una vida responsable por ser
Sereno, Mark Overstreet es un a los demás le ha valido el
modelos positivos. Tenemos una
residente de University Hills, que reconocimiento del Consejo de
obligación con nuestros hijos y
se comprometió a hacer de la Los Ángeles, el Distrito Escolar
la responsabilidad de nuestra
comunidad un lugar mejor para Unificado de Los Ángeles, y
comunidad y de la nación, para
sus vecinos y su familia. Mark otros grupos gubernamentales y
ayudar a hacer la vida mejor."
y su esposa Rosa iniciaron un de la comunidad.
Together, he and Rosa founded
the Eastside Association for
Gifted Youth, raising and
granting scholarship funds to
local students. Among many
other volunteer commitments,
Mark tutors and volunteers at
a local school. Mark was a Boy
Scouts of America Scoutmaster
and a Girl Scouts of America
Adult Leader while helping to
start other local scout troops.
He has also written for local
newspapers for many decades.
LAPD Neighborhood Watch poco
Mr. Overstreet
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and
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being
positive
bloque Neighborhood Watch, y
role models. We have an
obligation to our children and a
responsibility to our community
and nation, to help make
life better.”
An active volunteer in El Sereno,
Mark Overstreet is a resident
of the University Hills who
committed himself to making the
community a better place for his
neighbors and his family. Mark
and his wife Rosa started a LAPD
Neighborhood Watch shortly
after they bought their home in
1988 and are active in the group
today. Over the years, Mark has
organized LAPD Neighborhood
Watch Trainings to help start
more Neighborhood Watches,
he has organized Neighborhood
Watch Block Parties, and
many community clean-up
Beautification Days. Mark has
been an active member of the
LAPD Hollenbeck CommunityPolice Advisory Board for eight
years and was chairperson of the
LA-32 Neighborhood Council There are hundreds of ways to
Public Safety Committee.
be involved in supporting and
In 1994 the Los Angeles improving your community.
City Council recognized Mr. Seek one out what interests you
Overstreet for his dedicated and utilizes your personal skills.
service to the community and Franklin Delano Roosevelt said,
he was also presented the “Do what you can, where you’re
Community Advocacy Award at, with what you have.”
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L.A. reporter, Ofelia de la Torre are the hosts of The show, which will be air in Spanish, will also
“Tu Mundo Hoy,” the White Memorial Medical offer segments that specifically address issues
Center’s (WMMC) new health focused television related to Hispanic’s overall health and wellshow now airing at 2 p.m., Monday through being, White Memorial’s statement says.
Friday on Spanish language station KBEH-DT White Memorial, which in December completed
Channel 63.
a yearlong celebration of its 100 year anniversary,
White Memorial, located has long been viewed as a vital health care provider
in Boyle Heights, sees the and safety net in the Latino community, and for
hour-long TV show as an low-income families in general.
opportunity to take the “The hospital is a thriving part of the neighborhood,
vast knowledge of its health presenting health fairs and other community
professionals to a larger services throughout the year. The launch of Tu
community.
Mundo Hoy brings health education right into
“We’re excited to bring Latino homes, giving viewers information they
Tu Mundo Hoy to our can use on subjects they are concerned about,
community. The program thus, extending the services of the hospital,” says
will present local experts the TV show announcement.
to discuss topics such as Tu
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Happy Valentine Day
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Happy Valentine Day
It’s not the only time to let each other
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‘Bomb Squad’ members.
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I love you Irene
Luv, Tutu
To my better half for the last 13 years this
Feb, 2014:
I love you. Ruben Chavez
To my lovely mother at 92 & doing
well.Thanks for the last 73 years of
awesome life.
Love you mom:
Ruben the one and only son
Babe you make my life complete. I love
you Andrew Valencia! Happy Valentine's
Day.
All my love, your Wifey Andreya
To my wife Virginia,
65 years of loving you and your children.
Richard Canales
Two years, and counting!
I love you, Lupe.
Gustavo Muniz
Happy Valentine’s day to my two beautiful and wonderful sweethearts, Kristy
and Valerie. Lots of love and thanks,
Dear Nellie,
Happy 18th Valentine’s together. Thanks
for being an amazing wife and mother to
our boys!
Your husband, Alvin
To my four loves on Valentine’s Day James,
Bobbie, Deven, and Gianna.Thank you for
loving me the way I love you’s
Love, Vanessa
DC, true love & accomplice in all: with
you, life is one beautiful adventure.
Thank you for that.
Always, yr loving M
Happy Valentine’s Day to my
Loves…Hubby Peter, my Babies Melissa,
Kim, Amber, Damon, & Ryan and my
Beautiful Mother up in Heaven
To Pauly, Paul, and my Daddy in
Heaven.To My Mom, Vikki, Ellen and my
Princess Annelisa. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Love, Vivian
Luis G. Sanchez
Sally,
Thank you for your generosity to the
community and for helping with
Valentine’s Messages.
Your friend always,
George from the Community Beacon
Sweetie and Munchkin,
God was so selective when he choose you
two for me.
Love, Sweetie & Yo Momma
Happy Valentine’s to my beautiful
mommy and sister Rachel Sierra,
Danielle Vasquez.
Love you guys always, Rick Sierra
Luv GOD 1st. KATALINA IS MY LIFE!
MMA-is 2 help needy. 1st Nations:
APACHE DAKLUGIE
To my Wife, Lydia,
Thank you for 26 years of “Us”. Happy
Valentine’s Day Baby. I love you.
Your Manly Stud Muffin, Isaac
Happy Valentine’s Day to the Hardest
Worker at Greg’s Auto. Love you Jill.
Gregg Eisele
Andreya Garcia
l Sereno is home to the band
Power Play, started in 2010
by musician Bernie Garcia. Its
eight members and one stand-in
drummer, practice weekly in
the area. Popular entertainment
at many local events, the band’s
appearances include the Cynco
de Mayo Parade in Cypress
Park, Councilman Ed Reyes’
retirement celebration, Eagle
Rock Veteran’s Day Parades,
Channel 3’s El Monte Tonight,
and various VFW and American
Legion posts.
The
band’s
well-seasoned
members all have interesting
histories. Bernie Garcia, vocalist
and band leader, returned to music
in 1996 with the UpSeccions,
and has performed with
various local bands including
Everyday People, Ron & the
Rhythm
Review,
Sedillo
Brothers. He founded, The
L.A. Kammotion and Strive.
Trumpet player Bob Perino
E
playing since age 10, earned a
Bachelor of Music Education at
University of Illinois, and was
assigned to the United States
Army Band in Viet Nam. He has
played with Delaney & Bonnie,
the Disneyland Tomorrowland
Stage Group, toured with
1970’s rock opera Jesus Christ
Superstar, and written musical
shows for Wolfman Jack, Junior
Walker, and Gerome “Little
Anthony” Gourdine.
Power Play’s front woman,
Angelica “Angel” Flores, also plays
guitar, and percussion. Angel
has performed with After Dark,
Casual Company and Eastside
Groove. Vocalist Robert Rabago,
also on keyboard, guitar and
percussion, began with the band
Fascination in 1973, has backed
up Ralfi Pagan and played with
Nice n Easy and the Johnny
Chingas band Sting. Another
former member of Fascination
is Lead guitarist Frank Rascon
has been with with Friends
&
Strangers,
Yesterdays
The way of your word
The way of your word,
where your word is golden
and your word is true.
Where your handshake has meaning
true innocence and moral virtue.
Gustavo Muniz
Love, Lisa Paramo
wife has a better memory), but I
remember it was delicious.
Darwin, the Honduran, and his
Guatemalan business partner
and chef Mario Granados met
in 2001 at the University of
California, Riverside. After
graduating in 2006 they entered
public service, Amador as a
teacher and Granados as a
social worker. Five year later,
they decided to follow their
passions—especially Mario’s for
cooking—and opened Tikal.
Sidestepping trendy Korea Town
and Mid-Wilshire, they settled
in El Sereno for the area’s limited
exposure to Guatemalan flavors
and to add a culinary spin to
their efforts at public service.
There are as many styles of
cooking in Guatemala as there
are regions. Darwin and Mario
strongly favor quality over
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There are only two times that I want to be with you... Now and Forever.
See! All you children
it's time to come hand in hand,
let's make the standard of sweet innocent animal man.
Let's create a new culture
and entertain our wondering eyes,
it's time to sing and dance!
Embrace paradise!
So, when the day of matrimony comes to you,
what will the "word" “I do”, mean to you.
Will the "Way of your word"
meet the challenge of the day.
To keep the fire burning for all eternity.
To gaze into your Queen's undying eyes
and see loyalty and love, to only characterize.
The rewards are endless when your "word" is true.
The littlest things will make your sweetest dreams!
When "The Word" “I Do” truly means “I Love You!”
(A FAMILY BLOSSOMS)
Anselmo Jesus Flores (AKA) "Chemo" El Angel de Los Angeles.
assorted drinks and candies and
other treats.
Darwin and Mario’s goal is to
promote Guatemalan cuisine
Los Angeles. So far, they are
doing an excellent job. For a taste
of Guatemala on Valentine’s Day
or any day (except Monday), take
a chance on Tikal. I think you’ll
be glad you did.
Tikal Restaurant Cocina Maya
—4838 E. Huntington Dr. South
Los Angeles 90032,(323)352-8274
Tues.-Fri., lunch 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.,
dinner 5–8:30 p.m.;
Sat., 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.;
Sun., 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
www.tikalrestaurant.com
G O T
N E W S ?
Call us at (323)245-9408
Power Play’s Numbers Influence Musically
Rosemary Terrones
Happy Valentines
To my mother Margie Torres.
I love you so much for everything that
you do.You’re the Best.
Love, Bettina
Lisa
Happy Valentine’s Day to my mother,
Natalie Ramirez, whose love and
kindness is never ending.
Love you, Mom
Two years, and counting!
I love you, Lupe.
Happy Valentine’s Day
I love you mom with all my heart
Lots of love to my sons Carlos, Gilbert,
Daniel and my entire family.
Troy, your coffee is #1, like you! Love!
Dad Joe “Pepe” Ramirez
Love to the Contreras/Escobar clan: you
welcomed me even before you knew what
you were getting into! Happy St.
Valentine’s Day to ‘all of us.’
Love, Carlos
Lisa
Your daughter, Cookie
Carol, Henry, Christopher Esparza. Love you!!
From: Drew-Dino’s Bomb Squad
Gloria and Nacho, you make my life
possible, still.
Happy Valentine’s Day Kuwanda, Luisa,
Ines.
I love you with all my heart.
Love, Grandma, Sally
Love, Sally
Angela Duarte
J.A.M.
To my Great Grandchildren that I love
with all my heart, Bobbie, Deven,
Gianna, Tracy Jo, LeAnn.
To DJ and Carl
Who have given from their love providing
meals at Calvary Chapel Soup Kitchen.
Love you, Mom.
Happy Valentine’s and 30th Anniversary
Carolyn Ann. I’m so lucky to have you in
my life. I will love you forever.
With love, Sally
Dad – Moon- Dino’s Bomb Squad
Best of Times
To: Debbie
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my
Children, Gilbert Vega Jr.,Stella
Mendoza,Carols Esparza.
Martin Hernandez
ast Valentine’s Day, I pulled
my hair out debating where
my spouse and I could have a
romantic dinner. Then it hit me;
a new restaurant had opened on
Huntington Drive. It was close
by, worth a try, and if we couldn’t
get in, well, better luck next year.
Our luck was good. Tikal
Restaurant
Cocina
Maya
specializes
in
Guatemalan
cuisine, something new to El
Sereno. Our friendly host was
co-owner Darwin Amador,
who displayed both admirable
attention to customer service
and a singular pride while
describing the distinctive dishes
on the menu. The modern yet
cozy décor fostered a romantic
ambience, resulting in one of our
best Valentine’s Days ever. I may
not remember what I ate (my
canned. Of the various robust
Guatemalan stews known as
Recados, the Pepian is a national
favorite for its tangy combination
of chicken and beef, chiles,
herbs, pumpkin and sesame
seeds, green beans and squash. I
had the HIlachas, a hearty beef,
tomato, red bell pepper, and
potato stew. Darwin suggested
crumbling the accompanying
tamalitos to add to the bowl.
Good idea, Darwin; it was great.
The Platos Grandes feature
grilled beef, chicken or pork as
well as the vegetarian Guisquil,
a steamed squash stuffed with
fresh cheese, tomato and onion.
Garnachas, mini corn tortillas
deep fried and topped with beef,
cabbage, carrot, and pickle,
garnished with grated dry
cheese and parsley, are another
favorite. Desserts include fried
Plantains con Crempope, a rum
eggnog cream and (my favorite)
the Mollete, a Guatemalan sweet
bread stuffed with egg battered
and fried rompope cream and
swimming in a sweet, warm red
wine sauce.
On weekends Tikal offers
breakfast fare like eggs, chorizo,
longaniza sausage, black beans,
fried plantains, and chirmol
(a Guatemalan salsa). A treat on
the beverage menu is Jamarindo,
a cold and lip-smacking concoction of hibiscus and tamarind
infused with mint and ginger.
Tikal also stocks many imported
Guatemalan products, from
kitchen clay work to embroidered
napkins
and
tablecloths,
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Dream, Cool Breeze, and The
Brotherhood among others.
Bass player Fred Medrano has
performed with The Falcons,
The Romantics, signed to EMI
Records with The Promised, and
opened for Thin Lizzy, Natalie
Cole, Johnny Winters and Debra
Harry (Blondie). Drummer Rene
Flores, has played worldwide.
Bands include Sly Slick & Wicked,
Thee Midniters, Cannibal and
the Headhunters, and the East
LA All Stars. Mike Gealer,
originally from Detroit, has
played saxophone for over 50
years and performed with Bobby
Blue Bland, Johnny Taylor,
Carolyn Franklin, Sly, Slick,
& Wicked. The band includes
stand-in drummer Steve Ayala.
The band’s name came about
when Bernie Garcia considered
the ice hockey term ‘power
play.’ It describes one team
having so many players in the
penalty box that the other team
gains a numerical advantage.
Bernie knew this name for his with
musical
icons
Carlos
band, with a double meaning Santana and Malo. For now,
significant from politics to Power Play’s mission is to have
business to sports, could be
fun and enjoy performing. They
used to musically influence in
can be seen next on Sunday,
numbers. Bernie looks up to local
February 23, 2014 at Steven’s
musicians Cannibal (Cannibal
Steak and Seafood House, 5332
and the Headhunters), Willie G,
and Little Ray who have all E. Stevens Place in Commerce.
influenced him profoundly. He For more information please
dreams of one day performing call (323)223-3774.
Ascot Hills Memories
Lisa Alva Wood
M
ost days, you can look out
toward Ascot Hills and
take a little break from whatever
is on your mind. The fawncolored hills give a busy brain a
bit of a rest and provide peace
through your very own window.
Imagine, now, those hills dotted
with fleecy sheep, the sounds
of hymns drifting up from the
gentle slopes…this is what your
grandmother or mother may
remember about Ascot Hills.
Mine does.
Gloria Higuera Alva grew up
just across the tracks, on Ricardo
Street, during the 1940s and 50s.
When I was a girl, in the 1960s,
she would take my sisters and me
on an urban hike into Ascot Hills
to find mustard greens and to
slide down the prickly dry slopes
on flattened cardboard boxes. It
may be hard to imagine a mom
encouraging her child to be a
little delinquent, but mine would.
We’d walk to the top of Indiana
Avenue and, feeling guilty, I’d
follow her up the steep slope of
an empty lot (it’s still empty) up
the hill to the lower crest near
Huntington Drive—a hilltop
that hikers freely enjoy today.
“I think they were Basque,” my
mom says of the people who kept
sheep on the hills. “There weren’t
a lot of people who lived over
on this side during those days.”
But apparently folks crossed
Valley Boulevard for church.
“My mother would bring me
over here for tent revivals,” my
mother remembers, “Mama
called them ‘holy rollers’
because they’d fall down and
roll on the ground when they got
excited.” I never knew this
growing up, just as I never knew
the neighborhood was host to a
raceway that drew movie stars
and crowds to the hills for
speedsters and excitement. I only
remember sneaking up the hills,
like a trespasser, for the thrill
of feeling the wind on my face,
seeing at eye level the houses on
the Lincoln Heights hills, and
feeling far, far away from the
city. Now that the walking trails
are open to everyone—no more
sneaking!—there is much joy and
rest in the lovely gentle hills. My
husband and I had our first date
there; last year we took a walk at
dusk and saw white herons, frogs,
coyotes, owls and ducks…and a
movie being filmed. Neighbors
are making their own memories
of Ascot Hills now, kids have free
rein and the mysteries are a little
more accessible.
Ascot Hills park is open dawn
to dusk and is accessible by a
number of hillside trails. Formal
entrance to the park is located at
4371 Multnomah Street. Dogs on
leash welcomed.
Do you have a memory to share about
our community’s history? Contact the
Community Beacon.
2/3/14 2:51 AM
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Crime Report
Crime Statistics
12/20/13–1/20/13
Eastern Boyle Heights and
Hillside Village (Car 4A59)
Senior Lead Officer Oscar Casini
ph: (213)793-0752
Violent Crime Property Crime
Homicide: 0
Burglary: 2
Rape: 0
Theft: 8
Assault: 4
Grand Theft Auto: 12
Robbery: 2
Theft from a Vehicle: 9
Crime Statistics
12/20/13–1/20/13
Lincoln Heights and El Sereno west
(Car 4A15)
Senior Lead Officer Austin Fernald
ph: (213)793-0750
Violent Crime Property Crime
Homicide: 0
Burglary: 1
Rape: 0
Theft: 9
Assault: 9
Robbery: 7
Crime Statistics
12/20/13–1/20/13
El Sereno, including University Hills
(Car 4A9)
Crime Statistics
12/20/13–1/20/13
Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills,
Hermon, El Sereno (Car 4A3)
Violent Crime
Homicide: 0
Rape: 0
Assault: 2
Robbery: 2
Violent Crime
Homicide: 0
Rape: 0
Assault: 1
Robbery: 0
Senior Lead Officer Steve Morales,
ph: (213)793-0749
Property Crime
Burglary: 2
Theft: 8
Property Crime
Burglary: 4
Theft: 6
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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(323)245-9408
SOTO STREET BRIDGE PROJECT
Stage 1-1: Relocate LADWP power poles.
Work is completed.
Stage 1-2: Remove curb, construct temporary pavement for Connector "A".
Work is ongoing.
Stage 1-3: Install temporary signal at Huntington Drive South and Connectors "A"
and "B". Close connector road under existing bridge and divert
northbound traffic from existing bridge to Connector "A". Implement
detour plan no. 1
Work duration 30 days.
Stage 1-4: Remove medians on bridge, construct temporary pavement, restripe
northbound lanes for southbound traffic.
Work duration 7 days, starting in mid-February.
Stage 1-5: Close Huntington to Soto left turn lane. Close Mission to Soto right turn
lane. Close southbound roadway on existing bridge. Divert southbound
traffic onto existing northbound roadway on bridge. Implement detour
plan no. 2.
Work duration 5 days, starting end of February.
Stage 1-6: Remove embankment and southbound lanes of existing bridge.
Construct Soto Street within work area. Construct Mission/Huntington
Drive within work area.
Work duration 95 days, starting March.
Construction Details available
Detalles de construccción disponibles
eng.lacity.org/techdocs/emg/Soto_Street_Bridge_ND.pdf
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LA City’s 311 App Popular in El Sereno Bobcat Captured on
T
he City of Los Angeles has
long offered easy access to
city services and information
through its 311 telephone
hotline, linking Angelenos with
the services and information
needed to enjoy their city,
beautify
their
community
and stay connected with
local government. With the
MyLA311 app, city services and
information are just a few taps
away for mobile device users.
A ‘Submit Service Request’
feature quickly requests the
City’s most popular services,
including
graffiti
removal,
pothole repair, and bulky-item
pickup. The app also offers
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
feeds for City Hall News,
payment of DWP bills right
from your mobile device, and a
‘Find City Info’ feature that maps
the closest parks, libraries, fire
and police stations, golf courses,
public pools, tennis courts, golf
courses, parking lots, and more.
El Sereno residents talking
about the app through the
online neighborhood network
Nextdoor El Sereno, cite great
experiences reporting graffiti
and illegal dumping, calling for
bulky item pick-up and even
a dead animal pickup. One
Senior Lead Officer John Pedroza
ph: (213)793-0748
Crime Tip: There has been an increase of theft of catalytic converters in the El Sereno area.
Please park trucks and SUVs in a well-lit area and install anti-theft kits (available from local
auto parts stores).
To track area crime data or view basic car area mapping go to:
http://maps.latimes.com/crime/ and http://maps.latimes.com/lapd/division/hollenbeck/
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resident noted, “They’re most
responsive to graffiti. It’s
usually gone in 24 hours or less.
Everything else has been taken
care of within a few days, tops.”
Another reported taking a photo
with the app simultaneously
provides
GPS
coordinates,
improving response time.
Anyone can download the
free app from Google Play or
Apple’s App Store. Requests for
City services and information
can still be submitted online at
www.lacity.org or by dialing 311
from any phone while within the
Los Angeles City limits.
To join El Sereno’s free social
network and connect with
neighbors over community issues,
log on to www.nextdoor.com.
Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB)
Mark Overstreet
T
he
Community-Police
Advisory Board (C-PAB)
is a group of volunteers from
the residential and business
communities
assembled
to promote and assist with
community policing in the
area policed by the LAPD’s
Hollenbeck Division. C-PAB
meets regularly to discuss how
the LAPD can more effectively
police the area, and how
citizens can assist the LAPD
in its duties. C-PAB members
share information on crime and
quality of life issues observed,
such as increased graffiti, traffic
problems and gang activities.
Meetings are open to the public
and start at 6:30 p.m. on the
third Wednesday of each month,
at the LAPD Hollenbeck Station
(2111 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles).
Updates from Senior Lead
Officers, a Captain’s Report
including crime reports and
statistics, and C-PAB member
reports are heard. Guest
speakers present on issues
impacting the Hollenbeck area,
such as traffic control, auto theft
and safety, social media crimes,
street vending, and the parolee
process.
The Advisory Board’s activities
include a Neighborhood Watch
Training scheduled for this
Spring. Members have helped
organize and implement several
Community
Beautification
efforts and are sponsoring a
“Toys of Violence” collection.
They helped organize the local,
“National Night Out Against
Crime” and have been outspoken
in the effort to decrease the
number of Alcohol Licenses
within the Hollenbeck Area.
C-PAB members are to be
applauded for volunteering time,
energy and expertise in helping
to make our communities a
cleaner and safer place to live. To
submit an application to become
a C-PAB member, contact LAPD
Community Relations Officer,
Anthony Macklin (323)342-4144,
[email protected]
Film in Debs Park
Jesus Sanchez
local wildlife biologist
has come away with
photographic
evidence
of
a bobcat in Debs Park, the
expansive, hillside park that
borders Montecito Heights and
Monterey Hills.
Miguel Ordeñana, who was
involved in photographing
mountain lions in Griffith
Park, posted photos online of
the bobcat that were recently
taken by three cameras in the
northern section of the park.
In his blog, he said, “Although
the park is smaller than most
bobcat territories, it is larger
than most city parks and acts
as the local urban community’s
major link to nature. Also,
the picture validates the
preservation of small fragments
of habitat that historically have
been disregarded as valuable
carnivore habitat, especially
if they are possibly linked to
larger wildernesses. From an
urban bobcat conservation
standpoint, the presence of this
bobcat is helping us learn about
the potential value of small
habitat fragments linked by the
Arroyo Seco, the need to study
the value of the Arroyo Seco as a
wildlife corridor, and the ability
of bobcats to adapt to the urban
landscape.”
A
Photo: Miguel Ordenana
Jeff Chapman of the Audubon
Center in Debs Park, which
worked with Ordeñana to help
photograph the animal, said
reports of a bobcat began to
surface about a year ago but no
one had proof. He said the bobcat
that was photographed most
likely traveled down the Arroyo
Seco to reach the approximately
280-acre park, which is home
more than 40 species of birds, as
well as snakes, coyotes and other
wildlife
“This was definitive proof,” he
said of a bobcat in the park. “It’s
pretty exciting.” He advised park
visitors to stay on trails and keep
their dogs leashed.
Jesus Sanchez, a journalist with
more than 25 years of experience in
newspapers and online journalism, is
the publisher of the TheEastsiderLA.
com. Reprinted by permission from
TheEastsiderLA.com
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Theodore Carl Wagner
El Gabacho
T
Ted Wagner is survivied by Adella, his loving
wife of 53 years, four daughters Jacquelyn,
Jeanette, Jodi and Jean; son-in-law Toby,
grandchildren Taylor, Hannah and Hunter;
siblings Jack, Phillip, Chris, Rachel, and Gloria.
Educational Winds
Abelardo Diaz
I
n
December
2013
Los
Angeles Unified School District
(LAUSD) lost School Board member
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte who
died in San Diego. LaMotte, first elected
in 2003, represented Board District 1,
including parts of South and Southwest
Los Angeles, the Crenshaw District, and
meeting the boundaries of Beverly Hills,
Culver City and Inglewood. Re-elected,
she was serving her third term.
Dos idiomas son mejores que uno ■ Two Languages Are Better Than One
where they raised four very
smart daughters.
In addition to Ted’s family,
countless colleagues and
thousands of students were
so very fortunate to have
worked with Ted, to have been
in his classroom or on one of
his athletic teams. Although
Ted will remain in our hearts and minds
forever, we will sorely miss this kind and
humble man who had a deprecating manner
and classic sense of humor. Ted treasured
his family, his friendships and living life to
the fullest. He was a devoted friend whose
kindness, humor, and optimism are lasting
gifts to all who knew him.
Marguerite LaMotte
dedicated her life
to
the
students
of L.A Unified.
She
advocated
passionately
and
without
apology
for all students,
she was a fighter
for civil rights and for quality
education.”
However,
while
she
was alive John Deasy rarely agreed
or supported her in her vision for the
students of Los Angeles Unified.
LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy
expressed sorrow by saying “Ms. At odds with John Deasy and his
a fuerza estadounidense es que
he U.S.’s strength is that it has
Lhomogénea,
nunca ha habido una cultura
T
never been a homogeneous
sino que redefine
corporate
educational
reform
since 2011, LaMotte did not support
the School Board’s majority decision
to extend John Deasy’s contract.
especially because Ms. LaMotte said “for
the first time The Prep appears on the
district map.” She was an inspiration to
everyone, and especially to me.
When Ms. LaMotte ran for the School
Board in 2003, all of Washington Prep.
was proud. It was she who inspired me
to run for the School Board in 2013. I
wanted the opportunity to work with
her, support her leadership and promote
her idea that every student can and will
learn in our public schools. She will not
be forgotten as long as we continue with
In the spring of 2000, I got involved the mission of all students receiving a
with LAUSD’s first bilingual high-quality public education in the Los
Academic Decathlon program “Desafio Angeles Unified School District.
Académico.” Ms. LaMotte was very
Abelardo Diaz is a World Language National
happy for our students’ participation and Board Teacher employed by LAUSD for 16
proud that they placed second among all years. Mr. Diaz was endorsed by the UTLA
schools in LAUSD, winning thousands of in his bid for the District 2 seat in the 2013
dollars in scholarships. I remember this LAUSD Board of Education elections.
In 1998 I had the privilege to
work under Marguerite LaMotte’s
leadership the as a teacher at
Washington Preparatory High
School (WPHS). A leader and a
visionary, LaMotte believed in her
students, staff and parents, was
strict, demanding, and charismatic.
su visión del mundo mediante la
continua mezcla de lo existente
con las contribuciones de los
inmigrantes.
Lógicamente,
la
cultura y la lengua inmigrantes
seria parte de esta continua
vitalidad americana.
La ventaja de ser bi o multilingue
se ve en Europa. No es una
enfermedad a ser eliminado.
Anglos y Latinos se beneficiarían
de caminar una milla lingüística
en los zapatos del otros. Ambos
se veria el color único que ofrece
cada idioma.
Cuando hablo español a personas
que hablan español entre ellos
mismos, es por respeto a la lengua
y también de recuperar mi derecho
de nacimiento como un norteño
nacido en California. Si miran a
mis ojos y responden en español,
me dice que he comunicado
mis sentimientos así como mis
palabras. En un mundo donde los
latinos están tratando de asimilar
a la cultura estadounidense sin
perder su esencia, más
gente como yo tratan
de ampliar y mantener
su propio núcleo latino
derivado de haber
vivido durante años en
la síntesis de lo mejor
de ambos mundos.
Diferentes
idiomas
en Europa fueron a
menudo la base de
los conflictos y la
guerra. América tomó
la decisión consciente
de
convertirse
en
una
sociedad
monolingüe
de
habla Inglés. Latinos,
Coreanos,
y
otros
Americanos
más
recientes nos pueden
enseñar que esto ya
no es necesario. Para
las personas trilingües
entre nosotros, tienen
grandes juegos de
palabras para disfrutar:
¿Cómo surgió la dama
en el teatro saber la
posición
caballero
estaba de pie fue
Latino? Porque él era
sans siege (Sánchez)—
sin asiento.
Para reflexionar con El
Gabacho, vaya a
culture, but redefines its world
view by continually mixing
what exists with new immigrant
contributions.
Logically,
immigrant culture and language
would be embraced as part of this
continued American vitality.
The advantage of bi or
multlingualism is seen in Europe.
It is not a disease to be phased out.
Anglos and Latinos would benefit
from walking a linguistic mile in
the others shoes. Both would see
the unique color each language
offers.
When I speak Spanish to people
speaking
Spanish
among
themselves, it is out of respect for
the language and also to recapture
my own birthright as a norteño
born in California. If they look into
my eyes and respond in Spanish, it
tells me I have communicated my
Page 13
Domestic Violence
Column
April 6, 1931–December 24, 2013
ed Wagner, Lincoln High
School Coach and teacher,
mentor and cowboy was born
to Christian and Dorothea
Wagner in Lovell Wyoming
on April 6, 1931. He was
one of thirteen siblings. Ted
attended Rocky Mountain
College in Billings, Montana
on a football scholarship, graduated in
1953 and was drafted into the U.S. Army.
He earned a master’s degree at Colorado
State College. Ted’s teaching and coaching
career began in 1955 at Grass Range
High School in Montana and included
30 years of service to LAUSD, teaching
history and government, and coaching, at
Lincoln High School. Ted chose Lincoln
over Wilson because he was impressed by
Lincoln’s Vice Principal, Jim Tunney Jr.
Ted married Adella Rose Seidlitz, an
elementary school teacher whom he
referred to as his “rose among thorns.”
They eventually settled in La Mirada
(323)245-9408
feelings as well as my words. In a
world where Latinos are trying to
assimilate into American culture
without losing their core, more
people like me seek to expand
and maintain their own Latino
core derived from having lived for
years in the synthesis of the best of
both worlds.
Different languages in Europe
were often the basis of conflict
and war. America made the
conscious decision to become a
monolingual English speaking
society. Latinos, Koreans, and
other latest Americans can teach
us that this is no longer necessary.
For the trilingual among us, you
have great puns to enjoy: How did
the lady in the theater know the
gentleman standing was standing
was Latino? Because he was sans
siege (Sanchez)—without a seat.
To communicate with El Gabacho,
visit communitybeacon.tumblr.com
Domestic violence is abuse committed against a spouse,
co-habitant, former co-habitant, or a person with whom
the victim has had a child or a relationship. It may begin
with angry words, a shove or a slap and escalate into a
pattern of assaults and controlling behavior including
physical, sexual and psychological attacks against the
victim, children, property and/or pets.
Research has shown patterns of control and abuse
increase in severity over time. Arrest, jail, probation and
Restraining Orders deter many abusers.
The L.A. Domestic Violence Safety Plan Hotline provides
counseling, referral and assistance 24 hours, every day.
You will not be asked for a name or address and you can
remain anonymous. (800)978-3600
Lock It, Hide It,
Keep It
Lock It: Lock your vehicle every time you leave it
unattended, and take your valuables with you.
Hide It: If you must leave valuables in the car, hide
them out of sight in the trunk, under seats, in the
glove box or other compartments. Ideally, take your
property with you.
Keep It: Personal responsibility is the best prevention
to safeguard and keep personal property.
www.communitybeacon.
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City Honors El Sereno Income Tax for Greg’s Automotive Service
Offering a full-range services
Troy Wood
40 Years of Service
reg
Eisele
of
Greg’s from oil changes and basic
I
n December, at an event
in City Hall, Councilman
Huizar paid tribute to William
and Josephine Telles for
40 years of service to the
community of El Sereno.
In 1951, the couple moved to
El Sereno where they raised
their three children and,
in 1973, opened El Sereno
Income Tax. With pencils,
calculators, carbon paper
and ‘old fashioned ‘stamps
and mail, they prepared
individual and small business
tax statements, working long
17-hour days Many during the
tax season. Many years later,
they are still preparing tax
returns but are filing many of
them electronically.
In 1979, after moving to
their current location at 5004
Huntington Drive, William
and Josephine welcomed
their daughter, Linda, into the
business. The small, familyrun income tax preparation
business grew to 6 employees
and expanded their offerings
to include Notary Services and
Real Estate sales and financing.
Together the couple has
served generations of families
in the community. The
grandchildren of the original
G
Automotive Service has
been a fixture in the community
for over 42 years since starting
his automotive repair business
in 1972. His family’s roots in the
area go back much further and
Greg’s mechanical aptitude is no
accident. In the 1930’s his father,
Harry Eisele, raced at Legion
Ascot Park speedway under the
pseudonym “Bud Rose.” Harry
used a fabricated name because
his folks forbade him from the
dangerous pursuit of racing.
After retiring from racing, Harry
opened a machine shop at the
corner of Fowler and Fishburn.
His entrepreneurial spirit and
love of motorized machinery was
passed on to his son Greg.
PHOTO: Richard Canales Originally located at the corner of
Mariana, Medford and Eastern,
and with only a handheld toolbox
to ply his trade, Greg began
earnestly. Through hard work
and determination, he gained
renown as a good mechanic
providing
excellent
value.
Customers returned to him,
appreciating Greg’s disinterest in
up-selling unnecessary repairs
or parts. The business eventually
outgrew its space and moved
to its current location, directly
behind the Mobil gas station on
Eastern and Valley.
clients now come to the office
to have their income taxes
prepared.
“We want to thank the
community for the support
that you have given us over the
past 40 years,” said William and
Josephine. “A sign in our office
reads ‘Enter as strangers…
Leave as friends.’ We have
made lifetime friendships with
many people of El Sereno and
will continue to serve a new
generation. Thank you for
being our friends.”
automotive repair to engine
replacement and diagnostics
for sophisticated computercontrolled engine-management
systems, Greg’s Automotive is
equally familiar with imported
and domestic vehicle makes. On
staff are bi-lingual mechanics
and service writers to efficiently
communicate with customers.
Greg’s Automotive is a Smog
Check Authorized Test and
Repair (STAR) service provider,
conforming to the Bureau of
Automotive Repairs high quality
standards. If you’ve received a
DMV registration renewal notice
requiring a smog inspection at
a STAR station, Greg’s Auto is
right around the corner. If your
car doesn’t pass, adjustments or
repairs can be made on the spot,
unlike a test-only location.
I’ve been taking my vehicles to
Greg for over 20 years for a wide
variety of issues and mechanical
ailments. I appreciate not having
to worry whether or not I will
be milked for unneeded repairs
that separate me from my hardearned cash. I know the job will
be done right and my car will be
back on the road, usually sooner
than expected. And if you are
interested in area history, grab a
chair. You are in for a treat!
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Business
Directory
Salesian sacks Mission Prep in CIF–SS
Football Championship Game
Mario L. Gonzalez
n December 7, 2013, just
north of the majestic Sears
and Roebuck building, a legend
was born. The 2013 football
season ended grandly for Boyle
Heights’ own Bishop Mora
Salesian High School Mustangs
with the defeat of San Luis
Obispo’s Mission Prep Royals
and the capture of the CIF-SS
XIII Championship.
The Mustangs (11-2) played a
hard-fought game at Keegan
Stadium against the Royals (11-3),
with a hint of retribution for
last year’s 54-26 Northeast
Division semifinal loss to the
same team. From opening
kickoff to final whistle, the
Mustangs never buckled. Their
multi-set variety offense was no
match for the Royals defense
and their base 4/3 defense held
the Royals from ever crossing
the goal line.
It appeared the football gods
were with the Mustangs from
the start as Royals running
back Patrick Laird sprained his
ankle on the very first play from
scrimmage. Two plays later,
Royals quarterback Patrick
Miller threw an interception.
Although the Mustangs took
the ball deep in Royals territory
and fumbled it away, the Royals
could not capitalize. The first
quarter ended 0-0, but with
the start of the second quarter
it was all Mustang football.
The Mustangs scored 27
unanswered points and 7 more
in the third quarter defeating
the Royals 34-0.
O
Mustangs defense held Royals
quarterback Miller to just
70 yards in passing with two
interceptions, and running back
Laird to a season low of 43 yards
rushing. Salesian’s quarterback
Blaise Booth passed for 179
yards connecting with Chris
Pryor for two touchdowns, a
53 yard screen pass to Jeremy
Kelly, and a 17 yard touchdown
pass to Marquis Ware. Felipe
Meza rushed for 149 yards on
23 carries.
Coach Angelo Jackson said, “last
year they put it on us pretty well.”
Not this year. As the victory bell
rang a vivacious crowd wearing
Salesian’s signature black, sky
blue and white stormed the
field to congratulate the Mighty
Mustangs.
With three players committed
to the University of Arizona,
Salesian will see thirty-two
players returning for another
exciting season in 2014. Will
Salesian play Cathedral in the
future? Coach Jackson said,
“Maybe.”
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