www.lanuevavoz.net La Nueva Voz The New Voice, a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Publication Issue No. 115 Pomona’s only community newspaper! Thursday, February 28, 2019 Pomona’s history as easy as a trip to Ebell Museum It’s not really Pomona’s best cute little moustache teacups hard to pick up the – increased monetary donations, kept secret, but it is surprising with built-in moustache guards pace and help make more volunteers and more time how few people around town to keep a carefully waxed mous- it possible for its edu- and effort working on developing know about it – so just to make tache out of the tea. cational and informa- the collection in the museum. sure, we’ll tell you. Yes, there is New Historical Society Board tional effort to reach Clifford and her Board Vice a Historical Society of Pomona President Deborah Clifford, who more people than ever. President Jennifer Williams sat Valley, and yes, they operate and just started her second year at the To do that, of down for an interview with La maintain an amazing Pomona helm with her own “State of the course, she said, as is Nueva Voz at the Historical So- Ebell Museum of History, among Historical Society” address (for the case with so many ciety’s headquarters in the Eb- the record, POSING WITH HISTO- non-profit organiza- ell Museum (Williams has been other historical sites around town. RY -- Historical Society And if you haven’t been there, La Nueva Board Vice President tions, the Historical volunteering since 2013 and has Voz coined Jennifer Williams, at Society will need three served as vice president for the it would definitely be worth a left, poses with an or- visit – the museum includes that term, chard heater (smudge things (paraphrasing last two years). not the His- pot) once used in Cali- from her speech to And, Williams said, the Histor- everything from Ygnacio Palo- fornia’s citrus industry mares’ actual saddle (his sprawl- torical Soci- to keep the crops from Photo by Renee Barbee her 10-member board ical Society needs on-going mon- ing ranch in the area was a land ety), said the freezing until they were outlawed by the South Coast Air Quality Management Dis- which which was etary contributions to help fulfil organization trict, then called the L.A. County Air Pollution Control District, and Board President planned for the annual its mission, but it is also always grant from Mexican Governor Deborah Clifford poses with the saddle once owned by Mexican land grant recipient Juan Bautista Alvarado) to those is working Ygnacio Palomares. Both are on display in the Ebell Museum. meeting last Saturday) Pomona’s history... pg. 4 CASE INVESTIGATED BY POMONA POLICE Little Jonah’s killer gets life without possibility of parole Sengchan Houl, 37, of Pomo- only two hours. ney’s office, Houl Jan. 29 in the Po- was perpetrated by means of dis- na, was sentenced last month in It was a tragedy that brought was found guilty mona courthouse. charging a firearm from a motor Pomona Superior Court to life in an entire community to tears of one count of Deputy District vehicle. state prison without the possibil- through at least two candlelight first-degree mur- Attorney Lance According to court testimony, ity of parole for killing 8-year- vigils and a near-capacity crowd der, two counts Hansen of the Houl was in a vehicle on Feb. old Jonah Hwang two years ago memorial service at Pomona’s each of shooting at Hardcore Gang 20, 2017, when he shot at a home in a drive-by shooting by firing Purpose Church. an occupied dwell- Division, who in the 1100 block of West 11th into an occupied residence where According to ing and negligent prosecuted the Street in Pomona. young Jonah was having dinner court records and discharge of a fire- case, said the pan- Jonah was struck by the gun- with family and friends. a news release arm, and one count el also found true fire, Hansen said, and died later Jurors in the case convicted from the Los of shooting from a a “special circum- from his injuries. Houl of first-degree murder in Angeles County motor vehicle. stance allegation” Hansen said in the news re- December after deliberating for District Attor- Sengchan Houl Sentencing was Jonah Min-Tian Hwang that the murder Killer gets life... pg. 6 2 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Class of 75 kids from Alcott Elementary graduate from Pomona Police Cops4Kids ‘academy’ program Only February and too soon ilies – were held in the Village at shirts with the Cops4Kids for another graduation story? Indian Hill Conference Center. motto on back – “Respect Not for the 75 kids from And the kids, all fourth and given is respect earned.” Pomona’s Alcott Elementary fifth graders, ages 9 up to 13, In addition to the 12 School in this year’s Cops4Kids were all smiles as they lined up training sessions, the kids program of the Pomona Police before the ceremony with fresh were required to partici- Department who completed their haircuts, shiny faces and their of- pate in at least one of the requirements and received certif- ficial Cops4Kids t-shirts. two community service icates and medallions last month Pomona Police Officer Diana events the program or- at the end of a 12-week “acad- Hernandez, who heads up the ganizes (one was placing emy” training course. program, told La Nueva Voz flags at graves Ceremonies – for the kids and the kids started with white polo of veterans their parents, guardians and fam- shirts and had to “earn” the t- in advance of Photos courtesy of Tony Nguyen, Pomona Police Department C.S.I. Veterans Day The 75 Alcott Elementary School kids in this year’s Cops4Kids program stand at attention with their course completion medal- at Pomona lions during graduation ceremonies last month at the Village at Valley Ceme- Indian Hill Conference Center. tery – and that ‘PHOTO OP’ WITH THE CHIEF -- Brianna Suarez, 10, daughter of one attracted La Nueva Voz friend Lily Vasquez of Pomona’s Wells Fargo Bank, shows off her “Certificate of Completion” as she poses for a photo 60 kids as well with Pomona Police Chief Mike Olivieri. Her mom said she was as some of the “so proud” of Brianna. “Cops4kids is a great program that in such parents). little time will have an everlasting effect on these children,” Vasquez said, adding that she hopes one day her daughter will be gradu- School offi- ating from the “real” police academy because of her exposure to cials each year Cops4Kids. notice the im- pact the pro- gram has on their students in the Cops4Kids classroom, and in terms of their graduation TOP MALE JUNIOR CADET, MOST IMPROVED -- Jasiyah Rosales, 10, a fourth-grader attentiveness, focus, academics, medallions at Alcott Elementary School, shows off his award for “Top Male Junior Cadet Most Im- were all lined proved” that he was presented last month at this year’s Cops4Kids graduation ceremo- classroom management, their re- up and ready nies. Pictured with Rosales, from left, are Pomona City Councilmembers Nora Garcia, lationships and more. to go before Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole and Rubio Gonzalez, Pomona Police Officer Diana Hernandez, completion who heads up the Cops4Kids program, Pomona Police Chief Mike Olivieri, Pomona Dep- Cops4Kids focuses on aca- ceremonies uty Chief Hector Rodriguez, and Pomona Police Officer Cynthia Jimenez. Cops4Kids... pg. 6 last month. La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 3 4 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Pomona’s history... from pg. 1 in need of donations of artifacts Historical Society on projects old roof, but they’re not going expertise as member Ron Vander big, brown shingled house on the with historical significance. involving new architecture for, to do all of the roofs all in the Molen did when he rehung paint- corner). “If you want to be able to trust say, the Downtown Pomona area same year,” she added. “This ings at the Adobe de Palomares Then, there’s La Casa Primera, that your items will be cared for when information is needed for last year they were able to budget or as another member does in where Palomares built his house, and will be used to educate Po- an environmental impact report the money to replace the roof at producing the organization’s fly- the first house of its type in the mona and surrounding children or for an application to demol- (La) Casa Primera . . . and they ers. area. and families, this is who you ish a building or build a new one, will trim trees and do that major “There’s more work than a It is located at 1569 N. Park need to donate to,” she said. Clifford added. sorts of gardening but if there’s a Board can do,” Clifford said. Ave., Pomona. Universities, cities use “Whenever they need that kind way for us to do the rest they will Donations of ‘modern’ And Adobe de Palomares , at facilities for research of information, we are here,” she let us because they don’t have artifacts needed 491 E. Arrow Highway, Pomona Clifford added that area uni- said. much.” And back to the idea of donat- (next to Palomares Park), was versities and cities often use the Or it can be a question as sim- Visits to historical sites ing artifacts, Clifford said most built at the center of the large facilities for research. ple as a resident asking who has Then are all of these efforts re- of the collection is from the 19th Palomares ranch where cattle and “The (Pomona Public) Library lived in their house a century ago. sulting in folks coming out regu- century. sheep grazed throughout the val- does (this) as well, but it is be- In addition to that whole his- larly to see the facilities? “We are 120 years behind basi- ley. tween the two of us,” Clifford torical side of the operation, the “Fourth graders tour adobes so cally,” she said, adding that even Palomares, of course, along said. “For instance, when the group devotes a lot of effort to the we host somewhere between 700 the Pomona Public Library with with Ricardo Vejar, received the city was suing the orange indus- on-going maintenance of its half and 1,000 kids every year dur- its special collections really did original land grant in the area. try over the pesticides that were a dozen historic sites. ing school tours of the adobe,” not collect much after 1960 or After California became a state used, we had people in here and “On-going maintenance is a Clifford said, adding that 750 of 1965. and was divided into townships, at the library researching old doc- negotiated process,” Clifford them are from Bonita Unified “We have the 20th century the land began to be taxed, pos- uments.” said. “Originally, the contract School District in San Dimas and to document – we have nothing ing a hardship on many owners. “Sometimes it involves legal with the city was that they would La Verne. on World War II, we have a few That and a series of floods matters, we’ve had people call take care of the buildings and “We have done joint proj- things from World War I, almost followed by drought conditions and ask us about the history of the land and then we would have ects with kids when we had the nothing on Vietnam, some of (sound familiar?) resulted in Ve- the water company because a everything inside. But we know monument to the internees (a those major issues that have al- jar’s ranch suffering tremendous- lady has owned this house, the what the city’s budget is and that new monument was dedicated ways been part of Pomona,” she ly and, by 1864, his Rancho San deed hasn’t been renewed in 95 is not necessarily something that three years ago on the grounds of said. “We are looking for exactly Jose de Abajo was foreclosed on. years (and it still shows an out- has happened with great regular- Fairplex where 5,000 Japanese- those kinds of pieces and that, The new owners of the ranch dated water company),” she said. ity.” Americans were detained) at the again, is going to take an army hired Louis Phillips, a Los An- Consultants also start at the “They will repair an occasional Assembly Center in Pomona,” and those two hours a month vol- geles area cattle rancher and real she said, in which students had an unteers can really help.” estate investor, to run the ranch. opportunity to talk to Japanese- “If we . . . have a collection In 1866, he married Esther Blake, American citizens who were de- where people . . . don’t see their the daughter of a Baptist preacher tained during World War II on the own histories there, or validated, from El Monte, and the two de- grounds of what is now Fairplex. they’re not going to come,” Clif- cided it was time to move out of “When those opportunities ford said. “We also know that the old Vejar adobe. He built the come up, we will put together this museum is very static, and Phillips Mansion, a three-story those kinds of things,” Clifford we need to change that.” home fitted with gas lights (the said. “We have a number of re- “I’ve spent this whole last year first in the valley), which was sources, books and things that going ‘wow, I didn’t know we completed in 1875 and was the sometimes act as catalysts.” had that,’” she said. first home in Pomona to be built Garey High School history Locations, with fired bricks (as opposed to teacher Ion Puschila, who be- locations, locations! adobe brick construction). came a member of the Historical Then what all is included under The mansion is located at 2640 Society Board this month, said it the umbrella of the Historical So- Pomona Blvd., Pomona. is important to make it possible ciety? The list is pretty amazing Then there’s the Barbara for more Pomona students to tour in itself. Greenwood Kindergarten, now Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm the organization’s facilities, but First, there’s the Ebell, which located on the grounds of La Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm sources of funding for transporta- includes, of course, the museum Casa Primera. Greenwood was tion first need to be identified. and the ballroom, along with the an early education pioneer and Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm “Fourth graders would be mak- administrative offices of the His- advocate. First Christian Church ing candles, they would be mak- torical Society. And there’s Currier House, lo- 1751 N Park Ave, ing soap, they would be doing Originally located at Pearl cated behind Phillips Mansion. It things that are tangibly historical, Street and Garey Avenue in Po- was built in 1907 for State Sen. Pomona, CA 91768 but at the same time experienc- mona, the building was moved A.T Currier and his wife and re- ing science on the site with their to its present location in 1919 located to Pomona in 2004 from Tickets are $25 hands,” Puschila said. where members of the Pomona the City of Industry. The building Children, students and accompanying adults are free. And again, to make it all work, Ebell Women’s Club added a reflects the transition period from the group needs more volunteers. large two-story auditorium with the ornate Victorian architecture “I would be so delighted if dressing rooms and seating for to the simpler and more utilitar- For tickets, www.repoperaco.org every member on our roster put 300 people. It was completed in ian Craftsman style. Currier, also in two hours a month,” Clifford 1924. known as a sheriff and philan- For more information, (909) 230-4949 said, with each volunteer work- It is located at 585 E. Holt thropist, came to the area in 1869 ing in his own particular area of Ave., Pomona (you know, that Pomona’s history... pg. 6 La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 5 20-year ‘Operation School Bell’ veteran Stephanie Roberts receives national Assistance League award Stephanie Roberts, who runs “Operation School Bell” for the Assistance League of Pomona Valley, this month in Pomona re- ceived the national Assistance League’s Anne Banning award, the group’s top award given each year to a member who goes above and beyond giving “their all” to the philanthropies. Roberts was presented the sur- RAFFLE PRIZES ON DISPLAY -- prise award at the club’s annual Some of the raffle Valentine Tea at Pomona’s Ebell prizes are on dis- play at this month’s Club. Valentine Tea at Po- And yes, it is that kind of tea mona’s Ebell Club, where the ladies wear hats, buy presented by the Assistance League tickets to win raffle prizes and take of Pomona Valley. ANNE BANNING AWARD PRESENTATION -- Stephanie Roberts, in center, receives The group provides home goodies from the bake sale. her prestigious Anne Banning award for her work operating the Assistance League of clothing, dental ser- Pomona Valley’s “Operation School Bell” program. Pictured at Pomona’s Ebell Club this Assistance League President vices, books, Christ- month at the group’s annual Valentine Tea are, from left, Assistance League President mas gifts and more Denise Delgado said it was the Denise Delgado, Roberts, and Assistance League Past President Cathy Hardin. for children through- first time the group has presented out the Pomona Val- the award – or any award, for that ley. ing with five new shirts, two pairs a light about her, is immensely matter – at the annual fundraiser of pants, a jacket or sweatshirt, un- funny and always laughs, loves to BAKE SALE ITEMS tea. -- It just wouldn’t be derwear, socks, a family care pack talk and has never met a stranger.” Roberts told the 130 guests at an Assistance League Valentine Tea without a bake sale where taste treats always are and books.” The Assistance League’s na- popular, just as they were this month at the group’s event at Pomona’s Ebell Club. 18 “sold out” tables that she was “She greets every family that tional governing board created the totally surprised and shocked and of her efforts we are able to added. “This is a hard job with comes in with a warm smile and Anne Banning award two years “at a loss for words.” clothe over 1,200 school children many pieces as Stephanie has to treats them as if they are a member ago in honor of Banning, who was “I am very pleased to receive throughout the Pomona Valley. As coordinate with the schools for dis- of her own family,” Hardin added. a founding member of the organi- this award and I am honored at Stephanie’s new partner in crime, I tribution dates, schedule workers, “Stephanie is someone who every- zation created more than 100 years the reception I have received,” she can tell you it is quite the adventure make sure each child will be leav- one should aspire to be. She has Operation School Bell... pg. 6 said. to go downtown to the garment Past President Cathy Hardin district to pick out the clothing.” presented the award to Roberts, She said Roberts has worked who has been a member of the As- tirelessly developing relationships sistance League since 1994. with the vendors. “Stephanie’s true calling has “We leave downtown with a been Operation School Bell which completely packed SUV and a she has worked on for over 20 Hail Mary on our lips as we head years,” Hardin said. “Because back to chapter house,” Hardin

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Snack Bar Open All day • Plenty of Parking Puesto de Refrigerios Todo el Día • Amplio Estacionamiento 6 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Pomona’s history... from. pg 4 Historical Society to present and purchased a 2,500-acre ranch around for those who’d like to said. “We used to have that.” free historical ‘fiesta’ in March five miles west of Pomona. get involved. The Board meets Williams said they need help “Fiesta del Rancho San Jose,” Saturday, March 23, at Casa Contact the Historical Society monthly and board members with archiving, cataloguing ob- an easy way to learn about the Primera, 1569 N. Park Ave., Po- for times the various locations typically chair events during the jects, help with taking care of the indigenous people of California mona. are open. Folks view them often year. sites and landscaping, and more. and those who occupied the Po- Included will be arts and crafts and many are available for events Part of the reason for the need “If somebody has a forte or mona Valley in the 1800s, will be and a scavenger hunt for chil- (Adobe de Palomares is even for volunteers, Williams said, is job they would like to do we can presented by the Historical Soci- dren, tours, dancing, educational available for outdoor weddings that times have changed. When probably find it for them,” Clif- ety of Pomona Valley next month skits and reenactments, music, and a couple have already been the Adobe de Palomares was ford said. “Everybody’s got a at Casa Primera in Pomona. food and vendors. booked there). restored, it was a WPA project forte.” The free event is open to the Also included will be an art But the big revenue producer (Work Projects Administration And you can become a member public and is being billed as “a contest for Pomona high school for the Historical Society is that and an important part of the for $10 ($20 for families, $15 for way to explore the history of Po- students. ballroom at Ebell, where 21 “New Deal” in the 1930s). individuals and $10 for seniors). mona through the eyes of the val- The event, something the en- events had already been booked She said it was a time in the Sold? If you want to get in- ley’s earliest residents.” tire family will enjoy, is on the for 2019 by mid-February. They country’s history when people re- volved, just give them a call or The celebration of the found- site of the first Palomares fam- only do about 25 each year just invested in the community. send them an e-mail. ing of the Rancho San Jose in ily home which was built around based on staffing requirements. Today, of course, there is com- The telephone number is (909) 1837 is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. 1837. Plenty of ways to get involved! petition among non-profits. “ W e 623-2198 and the e-mail address As with most non-profits, there need people who are here, who is volunteer@pomonahistorical. Cops4Kids... from pg. 2 is always plenty of work to go are present, who care,” Puschila org demics, physical fitness, military thing the kids have accomplished style drills and personal respon- and share the experience with Killer gets life... from pg. 1 sibility, Hernandez said. And a the students’ family members. lease – and then-Pomona Police “When tragedy hits this com- Pomona’s Cortez Math and Sci- final “academy day” event con- The Cops4Kids Junior Cadet Chief Paul Capraro said follow- munity, the resources that come ence Magnet School, had been sists of academic exams, drill program provides an atmosphere ing Houl’s arrest two years ago together make this city special; adopted from an orphanage in protocol, obstacle courses and of cooperation and encourage- – that Houl also shot at the same it shows the heart of this com- Taiwan and had been in this friendly competition. ment to enable the police de- house on one occasion before the munity,” he added. “It is hard to country for less than three years Members of the police de- partment to gain a closer bond murder and then again twice after imagine the horrible pain that the when he was struck by the stray partment participate in the final with the kids and residents of the the murder. Hwang family has and will con- bullet. event providing demonstrations community. Houl was arrested without inci- tinue to experience since the loss The story attracted the atten- related to the aero unit, K-9, It is sponsored by the Pomona dent only a month after the shoot- of Jonah. Our entire community tion of nearly every news media SWAT and school resources of- Police Department and the Po- ing on March 26, 2017, in an un- will not forget this child.” outlet in the Los Angeles area ficers. mona Unified School District. incorporated area of Pomona and Young Jonah, who was a resi- along with national and even in- But the formal graduation is Congratulations, boys and booked at the Pomona city jail in dent of Pomona and a student at ternational news media coverage. just a time to recognize every- girls, on a job well done! connection with murder. Capraro said in a news confer- Operation School Bell... from pg. 5 ence at the time that the suspect ago as a group of women who and we’ve recognized how impor- allow us to do it.” tend fundraising events or donate was stopped driving the vehicle could help make a difference in tant it is to understand our com- Most clients – underserved chil- either items, gently used clothing believed used in the shooting. He people’s lives. munity in which we operate,” she dren and families – are referred to or monetary donations. said the suspect had in his posses- Initially, new members could added. “We have a long history in the Assistance League by school For more information, contact sion the firearm believed used in join only if invited but today, in Pomona Valley.” district personnel. the Assistance League of Pomona the shootings. n era of competition among non- She said the group’s volunteers To participate, supporters can Valley at (909) 624-6142 or visit The case was investigated by profits, new members are wel- working in the community have become a member, volunteer, at- the web site at www.alpv.org. the Pomona Police Department come, Delgado told La Nueva Voz. “a real pulse on needs” and “we’re using resources in the investiga- By the time Banning retired able to offer meaningful custom- tion including the FBI, the Los from the Assistance League in ized programs to fill the gap.” Angeles County Probation De- 1948, there were 10 chapters with- And all donations raised in the partment, and the San Gabriel in Southern California and because community stay right here in the Valley AB 109 Task Force which of her vision the group has grown local community. includes officers from several to 120 chapters nationwide, Har- “Our chapter members con- area law enforcement agencies. din said. trol how and where each dollar is “I know that a lot of effort and The award was created to be spent,” she said. “Current mem- given to a member who not only bers tell us that they joined the resources were poured into this V.P. of Advertising & Operations: Renee Barbee case by not only our own depart- shows leadership skills but also Assistance League because of the ment, but our fellow law enforce- demonstrates enthusiasm and meaningful community programs, ment partners that assisted us, and commitment to the community. and they have stayed because of of course the district attorney,” In addition to Operation School the high return to the community, said Pomona Police Chief Mike Bell, the group also provides the one on one interaction with Olivieri in a reply to an e-mail Christmas gifts to children and last those in need and the unique op- from La Nueva Voz. “We were year provided “almost free” dental portunities to work alongside pretty confident that the evidence care for 350 kids. member volunteers who quickly was very strong, and we were Delgado told guests “it takes became friends.” pleased that it was successfully a lot of people to put this kind of “We really would like to do so Printed on recycled newsprint (25 percent recycled content) using soy-based inks. Copyright © 2019 South Coast Media Services prosecuted with a guilty verdict event on.” much more for the community,” and a heavy sentence.” “We’ve been around a long time she said. “More members would La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 7 New Chamber President/CEO outlines vision, plans for future It wasn’t really a “State of about 45 Chamber members at ing more involved in the com- the Pomona Chamber of Com- the event. munity ran a close second. merce” address but it was the She added she believes it is Members also have been in- closest we’ve seen in a while important to understand mem- dicating in their responses that as new Chamber President and bers’ needs and listen to what the they’d like to bring back the CEO Monique Manzanares members want from the Cham- “Taste of Pomona Valley” event, outlined her vision “to create a ber. along with a business “expo” sense of inclusion for all busi- “I want to be able to assist you and educational workshops. nesses and community organiza- with whatever it is that you need Manzanares also told mem- tions within Pomona.” help with,” she said. bers they all have opportunities Her comments came this To learn exactly what all of to volunteer to help produce the month at the Chamber’s regular that will entail, she said the organization’s three “signature” networking luncheon at Pomo- Chamber has developed a sur- events each year, which are na’s Metro Ale House and Grill. vey of needs that is being made Holiday for Heroes, the Legisla- Manzanares was selected by available to members by e-mail tive Luncheon and Principal for the Chamber Board in December “blast,” on the Chamber’s web a Day. to replace Erica Frausto heading site and in hard copies that were She told members as a Pomo- POMONA CHAMBER VISION, PLANS FOR FUTURE -- New Pomona Chamber of up the Chamber’s staffing team. available at the networking lun- na native who grew up here in Commerce President and CEO Monique Manzanares walks chamber members through her vision of creating “a sense of inclusion for all businesses and community organiza- Frausto left after four years in cheon. Phillips Ranch “how important tions within Pomona” at this month’s regular networking luncheon at Pomona’s Metro Ale the position to take a similar post Manzanares said preliminary and how much pride I have to House and Grill. at the San Gabriel – Pomona Val- results of the still-circulating represent you.” ficer for nine years and left a po- the job at the Chamber. ley Chapter of the American Red survey show members see their “To be able to represent (Po- sition with the San Gabriel Val- She had just joined the Cham- Cross. biggest challenge as receiving mona) in a different light is ley Conservation Corps to take ber Board in July. “I believe that in building part- support in marketing and adver- amazing, so thank you guys for nerships amongst each other we tising, as well as business devel- that,” she added. are able to take a collaborative opment resources. A graduate of Mt. SAC and Pomona ‘State of the City’ action to serve our community, And what do members see as the University of Phoenix, Man- so we continue to thrive in such the benefits of belonging to the zanares currently is working on 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 areas as economic development, Chamber? her master’s degree. She served education to employment and Networking opportunities was the California Department of Fox Theater Pomona! pubic safety,” Manzanares told at the top of the list and becom- Corrections as a correctional of- 8 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Daughters of Utah Pioneers a hit at Pomona Library’s annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread Sociable The Pomona Public Library Preciado, Rubio Gonzalez and railroad came through, it was held its 53rd annual (yep, there Nora Garcia were on hand to help considered way too easy to be have been 53 of them!) Laura out, along with Pomona Public considered one of the really rug- Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread So- Library Foundation President ged pioneers. The early pioneers ciable this month and, for the first John Clifford. came across the plains from time, members of the Daughters (For the record, Garcia pointed 1847.” of Utah Pioneers turned out to out that once inside the library, And when La Nueva Voz help with the festivities. she’s not known as a councilmem- pointed out that would have been To clarify, it was their first time ber – just President of Friends of in “Conestoga wagons,” she – not just at the Pomona event but the Library will do. And it was quickly added that some of them anywhere. the Friends who provided refresh- pulled handcarts. It turns out they just thought ments, with Garcia herself cutting “There were groups of them it would be a good fit, given that slices of gingerbread for the kids. that pulled handcarts 1,400 miles whole pioneer theme of Wilder’s She told La Nueva Voz the gin- across those plains and so there’s books whose “Little House on the gerbread was provided by Kitty’s a lot of pride in our personal his- Prairie” children’s book series, Café and Bakery in Downtown tory,” she said. released from 1932 to 1943, pro- Pomona, and La Nueva Voz can Not a direct descendant? While vided the inspiration for the 1970s attest to the fact that Kitty made a you can’t sign up as a full mem- television series of the same good batch.) ber, you can get involved as an name. But the big news this year was associate member and, while she (Wilder, who lived from 1867 the Daughters of Utah group of to 1957, based her books on her about 10 ladies dressed in pioneer own childhood in a pioneer fam- fashions. Member Donna Dresp, ily.) of Rancho Cucamonga, told La And boy, were they right! The Nueva Voz the local “camp” in- “Daughters” provided games and cludes about 35 members from Pretty cool, how you can just sit down crafts, all from the pioneer period, throughout the Pomona Valley and make your own doll, huh, espe- of course, some of them discussed area – from Claremont and Mont- Even the children’s room at the Pomona Public Library is named in honor of author cially the way these turned out? Laura Ingalls Wilder. pioneer living and showed what clair to Chino Hills. have sponsored a lot of pioneer some of the household items And there are camps all over museums around the country. looked like at the time, and the the country. She pointed out that the pio- kids – and their parents – loved it She said in the old days, it was neer museum in San Bernardino all. almost a “legacy” type of organi- was sponsored to a large extent Everything was centered in the zation – you had to be born into by the Daughters. Children’s Room at the library it. And it has always been one of (And, she said, San Bernardi- which, of course, is named after those social groups. no was settled by the Mormons Wilder (hey, there’s even a perma- “But we also always have ser- originally, when they bought the nent year-round Wilder display at vice projects, collect donations rancho Spanish land grant titles.) the library). And in this room at for House of Ruth and differ- Still interested? Mormon pio- the library, as you can see in the ent local community groups that neer programs are held in Old photo accompanying this story, need help,” she said. Town San Diego every year. adults must be accompanied by All of our families were a part Spokesperson Marlene Ander- children. of the original Mormon pioneers son said a primary mission of the Even Pomona City Council- that came west up until about Daughters is to “collect and pre- members Steve Lustro, Victor 1860,” Dresp said. “Once the serve and share the history” of the pioneers. “As you can tell, we have a lot of fun doing it,” she said, add- ing that their groups meet once a Those Daughters of Utah Pioneers came in handy when it was time to explain to month from September to May. the kids how those old-time toys and games worked, especially since there were no batteries or touch-screens involved. And yes, that’s Pomona City Councilmember Want to learn more about the Steve Lustro looking on from behind the bookshelves. Daughters of Utah Pioneers, In- said not many do that, it is an op- “Everybody’s family came from land Empire Company? Or inter- tion, “especially for women who somewhere and there is always ested in supporting their activities are interested in being involved within your family history those or even joining? in community service projects . . . people who made that fearful trip, You can reach them by e-mail they are always welcome.” leaving their homeland, leaving at daughtersofutahpioneers.in- Dresp pointed out that Wilder their comfort zone and moving [email protected]. herself was not a Mormon. and so we feel like everyone’s Or visit the web site at www. “But the fact that she has a pio- pioneer history is equally impor- dupinternational.org. neer heritage we thought this was tant.” The event was co-sponsored by a good opportunity to share our Of course, in Utah, she said, the City of Pomona and Friends Pomona City Councilmember Nora Garcia, at left, also President of Friends of the love of pioneer history,” she said. her organization is “huge” – they of the Library. Pomona Public Library, serves the gingerbread while John Clifford, President of the “Everyone has some kind have their own meeting buildings, Pomona Public Library Foundation, pours the “champagne” at this month’s 53rd Gingerbread Sociable... pg. 9 annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread Sociable at the Pomona Public Library. of pioneer history,” she added. they have museums and they La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 9

Photos by Monique Cardenas SEN. LEYVA PARTNERS WITH MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ‘COLLEGE AND CAREER DAY WITH CONNIE’ -- State Sen. Connie Leyva once again visited Pomona’s Marshall Middle School this month for another “Col- lege and Career Day with Connie.” Leyva, who chairs the Senate Education Committee, is committed to increasing the educational attainment of students throughout her district, according to a prepared statement. “By exposing students to the college and career paths of local community members, we can work together to support the aspirations of our students,” she said. Speakers visited all 25 classrooms to talk about their careers. Leyva herself spoke to students in a special needs class including students with autism. According to Leyva’s office, data shows 18 percent of Inland Empire students receive a bachelor’s degree compared to the statewide average of 32 percent. Pictured, at right, is Marshall Principal Juan Ortiz welcoming visitors to the campus. Guests, from left, included Frank Gonzales, of Pomona’s U.S.A. Fit Force Taekwondo; Dr. Enrique Medina, of Pomona Unified School District’s adult school; Pomona Unified School District Supt. Richard Martinez; and Sen. Connie Leyva. Gingerbread Sociable... from pg. 8 Anything on your calendar for Wednesday? If not, block it out now and And if you like Gilbert and plan on stopping in for “Music Sullivan, the group is present- at Noon,” a free Wednesday ing three performances of “The concert presented by the Reper- Best of Gilbert and Sullivan” tory Opera Company, Pomona’s – 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2 own opera company. p.m. Sunday, March 24, and 2 It will be worth your time – p.m. Saturday, March 30, all at every Wednesday, the group First Christian Church, 1751 N. presents 40 minutes of musical Park Ave., Pomona. beauty and serenity with Brian Tickets are $25. Farrell at the piano. Children, students and ac- The location is Trinity United companying adults are free. Methodist Church of Pomona, For tickets, visit www.repop- 676 N. Gibbs St. eraco.org. John Clifford, at left, President of the Pomona Public Library Foundation, and Pomona City Councilmember Nora Garcia, at right, also President of And as always, the concert is And for more information, Friends of the Pomona Public Library, chat with Donna Dresp, of Rancho free, but donations are accepted. call (909) 230-4949. Cucamonga, a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Members of lo- Marlene Anderson, at left, of Daughters of Utah cal Daughters of Utah groups participated for the first time this month Pioneers, helps explain how several artifacts from Latino/Latina Roundtable to hold 15th in the Pomona Public Library’s annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread a bygone era were used to a young visitor. Sociable. annual Cesar Chavez breakfast next month The Latino and Latina Opportunity Center; Pomona Roundtable will honor lead- Mayor Tim Sandoval; and ers who have demonstrated community-based attorney a commitment to service and James Sanbrano, who will values of Cesar Chavez at its receive the community star 15th annual Cesar Chavez award for his consistent ef- breakfast next month. forts in defending the human Registration begins at 7 and civil rights of the com- a.m., seating is at 8 a.m. and munity. the program gets under way Social justice scholarships at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, March will be presented to students 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex from the region who exem- Conference Center. plify the values of connecting This year’s honorees will their studies to community en- be community organizer Syl- gagement and social change. Toys used by pioneer children were a big hit at the via Carranza of UFCW Local Tickets range from $50 to Laura Ingalls Wilder Gingerbread Sociable. So this is really how they made their own dolls? What, no Toys ‘R’ Us? 1428; community organizer $800. Eddie Gonzalez of SEIU Lo- For more information, visit Do you have a news story? We want to hear from you or your organization. cal 2015, a former organizer www.eventbrite.com or call Send your news tips to: [email protected] with the Pomona Economic (909) 480-6267. 10 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 11 Pomona Chamber’s ‘Principal for a Day’ program gives business community insight into education today

Photo courtesy of Pomona Chamber of Commerce Participants in this month’s “Principal for a Day” pose for the annual group photo at the end of the event, presented by the Pomona Chamber of Commerce and the Pomona Unified School District. Pomona Uni- fied Supt. Richard Martinez is at back left, Pomona Chamber of Commerce Board Chair David McElwain is at the podium on the back row (at center), Chamber President and CEO Monique Manzanares is in front of McElwain, and participating Pomona City Councilmembers included Victor Preciado, just right of center; Elizabeth Ontiveros-Cole, front row sixth from right; and Steve Lustro, second from right. Pomona Chamber of Com- trict’s dual language immersion annual “Principal for a Day” pro- and “debriefing” after the event sixth graders the year after that, merce Board member Michelle program at Westmont Elemen- gram last week in which about at the Village at Indian Hill Con- adding about another 100 stu- Lemoine of Chaffey Federal tary School and was impressed. 40 members of the business ference Center. dents to the program, according Credit Union learned a lot about And Pomona Planning Com- community spent the morning La Nueva Voz stopped first to Principal Cynthia Badillo. Pomona Unified School Dis- missioner Ron Vander Molen shadowing “real life” principals at Westmont Elementary and “It’s very rare for our enter- spent the morn- at their schools to learn a little learned that about 270 students ing kindergarten students for the ing at Simons more about what goes on in the in kindergarten through fourth parents not to want that – it’s Middle School world of education these days. grade are participating in the recognized as an advantage that and learned that, Take that number of 40, double dual language immersion pro- they want to take advantage of,” well, things are it to include the “real” principals, gram, with classes taught half Badillo said. “So in the rare case a lot more or- then throw in a few teachers, a the day in Spanish by one teach- where they don’t want the pro- ganized at what few Pomona City Councilmem- er and the other half in English gram, then they usually opt to go used to be called bers and several Pomona Unified by another. to another school.” junior high School District Board members The program is being phased Lemoine said the program was schools than and there were probably close to in a year at a time with fifth grad- “amazing.” they were back 150 people gathering for lunch ers to be added next year and Principal for a Day... pg. 15 in the day. And it was all Pomona Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Monique part of the Po- Manzanares, at left, introduces Pomona Mayor Tim Sando- mona Chamber val at a luncheon for all Principal for a Day participants last week at the Village at Indian Hill Conference Center. of Commerce 12 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Denny Mosier, Steve Lustro DINING OUT elected to Lions board of directors Pomona Host Lions Past President Mr. D’s listens to Pomona, Denny Mosier was elected to the club’s rolls out new menu items! board of directors as first vice presi- Mr. D’s Diner is all about Po- carne asada and eggs, pork chile dent and Pomona City Councilmember mona and this time it shows. verde and eggs and more. Steve Lustro was elected a lion tamer in We knew a new menu was com- There’s also a chile verde recent elections of officers, according to ing, one with items responding to cheese omelet topped with home- a news release. customer requests, and when we made pork chile verde. Mosier will serve until June, after stopped in for dinner this month, Need more to get you in for which he will become president. Lus- we saw it for ourselves – starting breakfast? There’s “pigs in a tro will serve in his new role until June this month, those changes went blanket,” which is two large pan- 2020. into effect and you’ve got to try cakes rolled with two savory sau- Other board members include Anne them out. sages. Henderson, president; George Kopiloff, La Nueva Voz went with And there’s stuffed French second vice president; Beverly Suger- sizzling house shrimp faji- toast filled with cream man, secretary; Ben Selters, treasurer; Photo by Renee Barbee tas on one side of the table cheese and Jack Lightfoot, financial secretary; GRAND OPENING AT MINERVA’S FLOWERS -- It was a grand open- (also available with steak, Clark Selters, operations; Jo Fulton, ing on Valentine’s Day in the rain this chicken or “grande,” with community service; Barbara Smith, month but the beautiful new Down- all three meats) and a town Pomona location of Minerva’s publicity; Gil Smith, membership; Flowers and Craft still drew a crowd new hummus with pita Steve King, lion tamer; Carmen Mor- for an official ribbon-cutting. Minerva bread and an old stand- ris, immediate past president and fun- Hernandez told La Nueva Voz she started her business 24 years ago with by Chinese chicken draising; and Ana Lorenz and Steve only $13 at the swap meet at Ramo- salad on the other. Storbakken, both tail twisters. na Avenue and Mission Boulevard in Montclair. After that, she opened her Of course, we’re The Pomona Host Lions meet at shop on Third Street next to the Fox in the words busi- Theater in Downtown Pomona, where 12:10 p.m. the first and third Thursday ness here but for this one, words Hummus with pita bread she operated for 13 years. She was of each month at the Pomona Valley located in a shop at Main and Second fail us – seriously. Just look at Mining Company. Visitors are wel- Streets for two years before moving to her present location. Today, she operates a full the photograph accompanying come. Membership is by invitation service flower shop and serves as a professional event planner as well as providing floral arrangements for all occasions. And there’s even a banquet hall conveniently this review – homemade rice, only. located upstairs that handles weddings and other special events for up to 300 people. beans, salsa, an amazing gua- topped with your For more information, visit the web Pictured with Minerva during the grand opening in the shop is Renee Barbee of La Nueva Voz, at left, with her Valentine roses, a gift from Minerva. For more information, camole, tortillas and the shrimp choice of strawberry, blueber- site at www.pomonalions.org. contact Minerva at (909) 636-9918. with grilled bell peppers and on- ry, apple or nutella topping. ions – and it was still sizzling on Plus, there’s an entire $5 plate that table service skillet when it menu on a table card that in- came out. cludes things like meatball sub The hummus was both deli- sliders, pulled pork sliders, cious and huge – more Baja shrimp tacos, carni- than tas tacos, a Mediterranean sampler platter with hum- mus, tzatziki sauce, pit- ted kalamata olives and pita bread and 3M – a sizzling skillet with meatballs, marinara and mozzarella. And those items TODD Memorial CHAPEL marked with green FUNERAL ADVISORS AND DIRECTORS “VE” are vegetarian dishes.

Your Independent, family owned and operated Funeral Home since 1907. House shrimp fajitas All of this, of course, is in addi- Serving the Greater Pomona Valley for five generations! tion to the regular favorites rang- Our Spanish speaking funeral directors have more than enough and the ing from meatloaf to burgers and 80 years of combined experience in arranging services, leftovers went home for another steaks, and equally amazing pies burials, entombments, cremations and transporting of day. and that chocolate cake. loved ones to Mexico and Latin America. Serving the But there’s more! We give it all a thumbs up and needs of all faiths and all cemeteries. The new items all are marked we always have. with little “sunbursts” on the If you haven’t been in lately, (909) 622-1217 menu so you can find them easily. you’ve got to get up there and try FAX (909) 623-3950 Just to name a few, Mr. D’s one of the new items – or one of [email protected] is now offering shrimp skewers the old standbys. www.toddmemorialchapel.com with the Mr. D’s signature or- Tell Aristos that La Nueva Voz Pomona Chapel and Business Offices ganic herb blend and, under the sent you. 570 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767 “South of the Border Breakfast The restaurant is located at Favorites” section, seven variet- 401 E. Foothill Blvd., Pomona, Claremont Chapel Mitchell Todd, Joel Diaz, Nina Hernandez, Rudy Urrea ies of breakfast burritos, huevos between Towne and Garey Av- 325 N. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711 Hablamos Español rancheros, chorizo and eggs, enues. La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 13 Pop culture announced as theme of 2019 LA County Fair Attention, well, pretty much at the same affordable price as everybody – from baby boomers last year,” said Fairplex Presi- to millennials – the LA County dent and CEO Miguel Santana. Fair has announced its theme “We understand that our guests for 2019: “LA County Fair Goes are cost-conscious. The value Pop!” as a celebration of pop meal was incredibly popular culture. last year, with both our guests But wait, there’s more – Fair and our concessionaires.” officials have announced they He said the Fair sold thou- won’t be raising prices this year, sands of ice creams, “tasti and they are bringing back the chips” and mac ‘n cheese and popular $6.60 value meals avail- buffalo chicken cones. able at all Fair concession stands “Our goal is to offer a family (last year that number was cho- outing or date night at a terrific sen as part of the Route 66 theme value,” Santana added. played on the hill- at the time). It is pop culture that weaves side with “larger- Plus, as has been the practice, our society together, according than-life” pop art the Fair once again will cele- to Fair officials, by giving us paying homage to brate specially priced communi- our shared heritage, a common LA’s movies, music, A new logo for the 2019 LA County Fair helps communicate the “pop culture” theme this year. ty days for Los Angeles County culture. art and architecture. and Inland Empire residents. “From hippies to hipsters, “The LA County Fair and ing machines was sold at the first and more, a $200 value), and And as a completely county and state fairs in general Fair in 1922, the Frisbee was the VIP box for $175 (four sea- new feature, the Fair has are a part of pop culture, so what discovered at the Fair, and more. son passes, parking passes good plans this year for arts a perfect theme for us,” Santana The Fair is also continuing a each day of the Fair, wine tasting and music festivals to be said. “The Fair traditionally cel- recent phenomenon of pop cul- passes and more, a $350 value). held each weekend in the ebrates the attitudes and ideas ture – collector boxes. Souvenir The boxes are available from infield. of pop culture past, present and, collector ticket boxes, which March 1 to 21 only. On that whole pop cul- presumably, future.” have become “all the rage” with This year’s LA County Fair ture concept, the Fair will He pointed out that the Fair festivals, will be introduced for runs Aug. 30 to Sept. 22 at Fair- be looking at decades historically has been at the fore- the second time – a “Pop Box” plex in Pomona. of cultural phenomena front of popular culture – the for $75 (four season passes with For more information, visit – from art to clothes to first generation of electric wash- blackout dates, parking passes the web site at lacountyfair.com. technology and toys, all with a spotlight on Los Angeles’ influence. So, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in de- lights, décor and “doo- hickeys” from the 1950s on – frozen dinners, Elvis, the squawk box, space flight, disco, elec- tric cars and more. Ice cream and the Ferris wheel are always popu- “The Fair is where nos- lar at the LA County Fair. talgia and relevancy collide,” from big band to rap, from . . . Fair officials said in a news re- sitcoms to reality tv, pop culture lease. is the currency of the current,” “We are thrilled to offer a new the announcement continued. theme with new programming Part of the theme will be dis- Local California Retired Teachers group scheduled to hear updates from area school superintendents Eleven local school district Drive, La Verne. superintendents have been in- The retired teachers group vited to share their unique inno- continues to support education vative programs, challenges and by providing scholarships at Mt. achievements at next month’s SAC, Citrus College and Cal meeting of the California Retired Poly University Pomona, as well Teachers Association Division as awarding grants to classroom 13. teachers and supporting legisla- The meeting is scheduled for tion to strengthen public educa- 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, March tion. 13, at Hillcrest Retirement Com- Cost of lunch is $19. For reser- munity, 2705 Mountain View vations, contact (626) 963-6242. 14 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Food and drink discounts offered in celebration of 2019 Green Ribbon Week Wearing a green ribbon for percent; and J&J’s BBQ and Fish, “Green Ribbon Week?” Wear it 751 Indian Hill Blvd., 10 percent. into a participating local restau- In Claremont, they are Baskin rant and receive a discount next Robbins Ice Cream, 973 W. month from March 18 through Foothill Blvd., 10 percent; Boca 24. Burger, 425 W. Foothill Blvd., 10 Green Ribbon Week, observed percent, and Yogurtland, 101 N. locally by Tri City Mental Health, Indian Hill Blvd., 5 oz. off your was created to help reduce the yogurt. stigma and to help people have And in La Verne, participants – everyday conversations about all offering 10 percent discounts mental health. – are The Bowl, 2087 Foothill No ribbons? Contact Jamie Blvd., La Paloma, 2975 E. Foot-

Ritchey at Tri City, (909) 326- hill Blvd., House of Wings Sports COUNCILMEMBER NORA GAR- 4636, for ribbons and help plan- Bar, 2317 D St., Argo Mediter- CIA HOLDS FIRST COMMUNITY ning Green Ribbon Week pro- ranean Grille, 2313 D St., The MEETINGS -- Pomona City Coun- cilmember Nora Garcia hosted her grams. Corner Butcher Shop, 2359 Foot- first two District 3 community meet- Participating businesses in Po- hill Blvd., Baskin Robbins Ice ings this month. Pictured is Garcia speaking to the group in both Eng- mona are Mi Cafecito Coffee, 101 Cream, 1528 Foothill Blvd., and lish and Spanish in the community S. Main St., 15 percent discount; Red Devil Pizza, 1465 Foothill center at Pomona’s Philadelphia Park. Included were presentations Lily’s Tacos, 901 N. Garey Ave., Blvd. from Rene Guerrero, the city’s inter- 10 percent; Brick Market and For more information, visit the im public works director (on streets, Deli, 105 E. Arrow Highway, 10 web site at www.tricitymhs.org. traffic signals and sidewalks), the Pomona Police Department’s crime prevention team on everything from Pomona’s “Great Campout” at Fair- Please visit our web site at www.lanuevavoz.net plex for kids to how to go about set- ting up a new neighborhood watch to see the latest issue of group, and a representative of the city’s code compliance office. Po- La Nueva Voz, mona City Councilmember Victor Preciado held his first community past issues and more! meeting at the Pomona Public Li- CRIME PREVENTION ANSWERS QUESTIONS AT DISTRICT 3 COMMUNITY MEET- brary the same day. ING -- Members of the Pomona Police Department’s crime prevention unit were on hand to make a presentation and answer questions at Pomona City Councilmember Nora Gar- cia’s community meeting this month in Philadelphia Park. Corporal Ernesto Rios, now heading up the Pomona Police Department’s crime prevention department and a city employee for the past 10 years, is pictured at center. La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 15 Principal for a Day... from pg. 11 “I mean, who wouldn’t want (school starts an hour later on they’ll take donations even if your child to be bilingual in to- Friday because of teacher train- you don’t participate. The goal day’s work force,” she said. ing programs in the morning), a is to raise funds for school ac- She also was impressed with group of volunteer parents was tivities and field trips. Stop by a student garden on campus that stationed at a table out front of- the office at Westmont for more Badillo said “evolves and is con- fering hot coffee to visitors. information. stantly changing.” (OK, it is a Want to support the school? Meanwhile, across town at Po- student garden but teachers, par- They are holding a “Color Fun mona’s Simons Middle School, ents and, on occasion, even the Run” one mile run at 1:30 p.m. Ron Vander Molen was “shad- school principal all pitch in.) (after school) on Wednesday, owing” Shirley Martinez who “I am just amazed, I think March 13. Cost is $10 per par- came out of retirement to serve it’s fabulous,” Lemoine said. ticipant but we’re pretty sure as interim principal (she was “They’ve got a program where they use music to teach different “Principal for a Day” Ron Vander Molen discusses his day with Simons Middle concepts and, gosh, all kinds of School Interim Principal Shirley Martinez. things and the dual immersion principal at Alcott Elementary teachers,” he said, “their creativ- is just amazing. If you just look School before she retired). ity that they’ve done in some at the culture of the school, it’s Vander Molen learned Simons of these classes, I’m just going, very friendly, it’s very relaxed.” has about 784 students in grades wow!” “Everybody’s having a good six seven and eight and pointed “I was just impressed because time and the most important out that, in his opinion, Simons everywhere you looked was stu- thing, they’re learning while is one of those schools people dent involvement, getting them they’re having a good time,” she don’t hear about very often. to look at things, thinking about added. “I think it’s because they’re the future, different parts of ecol- The school also places a huge a smooth-running machine,” ogy . . . all over the room, there emphasis on parent involvement he said. “They should be men- wasn’t a blank wall,” he added. – La Nueva Voz saw a group of tioned a lot more is what I’m Martinez, although new to the parents in the parent volunteer “Principal for a Day” Ron Vander Molen had a chance to meet the White broth- ers, twins who graduated from Pomona’s Garey High School and the University thinking because what they’re school site, echoed Vander Mo- lounge helping out by assem- of La Verne before coming back to Pomona as teachers at Simons Middle School. doing here could be emulated a len’s comments. bling kindergarten homework Pictured, at right, is Kevin White, teaching students in his AVID class (working on lot – I’m very impressed.” “They have made huge strides college or career preparation) while his brother, Keith White, at left, looks on. Keith packages for the following week. can normally be found in his classroom across the hall but he posed for a photo at “I’m going through the class- in implementing the AVID pro- And because it was a Friday the request of La Nueva Voz. rooms, I’m listening to the Principal for a Day... pg. 22 16 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz SAFETY FIRST By Jose Bermudez, Certified Safety Professional Cal Poly President Soraya Coley tells Slip and fall injury prevention Pomona’s Primm Tabernacle that Cal Poly is Among bipeds – humans, down, do not be in a hur- on a ladder, and have someone making college available to today’s students Tarzan and Big Foot – walk- ry. Practice walking safely: support the bottom Cal Poly University Pomona cause her father was a Southern ing upright is the principle shorten your stride and keep • Never use old or damaged President Soraya Coley told Baptist minister. mode of travel. Others, among a larger portion of your foot- equipment; check thoroughly worshippers at Pomona’s Primm “I understand that when you primates – chimpanzees, go- wear sole in contact with the before use Tabernacle A.M.E. Church Sun- engage in the things that are hap- rillas and orangutans – also surface during each step. • Always use a safe ladder day that “talent is equally distrib- pening in life you’ve got to have walk, although knuckle walk- • Footwear – Wear proper and do not substitute a table, uted, but opportunity is not,” and that strong foundation,” she said. ing for the great apes is their footwear for the anticipated chair, bucket or anything on she wanted them to know that “It doesn’t matter the makeup of preferred mode of movement. conditions. Make certain that wheels Cal Poly is committed to making the church, it matters that you Children learn to walk within a shoe soles have enough tread When medical conditions opportunity available to today’s have children, grandchildren, year or two after they are born, for given floor or outside sur- develop, engage in daily phys- students. nieces, nephews, and we need to while apes walk a few months face. Worn shoes that do not ical activity: “For those of us who have the get this information out to you after birth. Humans, therefore, provide traction should be dis- • Consider walking as a vi- good fortune . . . and opportuni- that college is essential,” Coley acquire a sense of balance at carded. able and convenient activity ties, it is incumbent upon us to said. “We know that it is becom- an early age that will sustain • Environment - When the • Try Tai Chi to maintain pass it on,” Coley said. “And this ing increasingly difficult – in the them throughout life or un- weather is inclement due to your flexibility and balance is why I think what we’re trying past year, nine out of the 10 jobs til medical condition such as rain or below freezing tem- • Do weight lifting or other to do is to make sure that people created (in the United States) heart disease, dementia, hypo- peratures resulting in ice, slow “resistance” activities understand that Cal Poly Po- tension (low blood pressure), the walking pace for better Before beginning a physical mona is your university.” poor vision, lack of physical awareness of the inherent haz- fitnes regimen, consult your Speaking to the predomi- fitness/weight, and inner ear ards and conditions. Consider doctor. Your hearing and vi- nantly African-American con- conditions develop, especially sidewalk, street, and parking sion must to be examined reg- gregation, Coley said gradua- as we age. We will review surface conditions and areas ularly. Monitor your medica- tion rates of African-American these and other conditions that where water may be present. tion and review possible side students have increased since result in falls and injuries and Ice is unusual in our area but effects of prescribed drugs and 2010 and are still growing. are part of living. Then we will can be a real slipping hazard over-the-counter medication In addition, she said 89 per- address preventive strategies. when it occurs. At home in with your doctor or pharma- cent of today’s 19-year-old According to the U.S. Bu- bath tub and shower, use hands cist. Scrutinize directions on African-American students reau of Labor and Statistics, when climbing and walking in medication so you are aware hold a high school diploma, up and Centers for Disease Con- and out. If necessary, add grab of potential reactions with three percentage points from trol and Prevention, slips and bars inside and outside of your other medications. If your six years earlier. falls are the third leading cause bathtub or shower and next to medication causes dizziness She also pointed out that of workplace injuries. Falls the toilet. Put railings on both or sleepiness, adjust your ac- nearly 80 percent of California result in 21 percent of total sides of the stairs, and make tivities so you are not at risk State University undergradu- deaths and 31 percent of non- sure stairs and hallways have of falling. ate students receive non-loan fatal injuries. Regardless of good lighting, especially at Whether young, middle financial aid, or money they Cal Poly President Soraya Coley speaks at where they happen, falls have night. (MEMIC Safety Blog) aged or elderly, falls and in- Pomona’s Primm Tabernacle are not required to pay back. severe consequences. Wheth- The National Safety Council juries can affect an individual “Many times, people don’t went to individuals who have er on the job or at home, the “Safe Ladder Use” recommen- to varying degrees based on ask for it and the school is being college degrees.” leading fall accident causes, as dations (with home and work physical fitness and medical more proactive in getting the in- “What we recognize is that frequently as they happen, are application) are provided be- condition. The best defense formation out there,” Coley said. hope is very much tied to cre- preventable. low: against all personal health and Yet 65 percent of the African- ating opportunities,” she said. In addition to medical issues • Ensure stepladders have safety challenges that may American high school graduates “Providing people with the sense and aging, falls and injuries a locking device to hold the contribute to falls is to be haven’t completed the necessary that who they are, their talent, often are caused by a lack of front and back open aware, proactive, and physi- course work in order to gain ad- their gifts matter and we need all awareness regarding unkept, • Always keep two hands cally fit throughout life. mission to the California State of those talents on the table of our wet and slippery surface con- and one foot, or two feet and Editor’s Note: Jose Bermu- University or University of Cali- society.” ditions and one’s behavior. one hand on the ladder dez, a safety professional for fornia systems. Her comments were part of These conditions fit into the • Place the ladder on a sol- nearly 40 years, has worked “In going to high school, it is the Cal State University system’s following four areas that can id surface and never lean it as a consultant and a region- not sufficient to just take courses 14th annual Super Sunday during be remembered with the acro- against an unstable surface al safety and health manager – it is important that you know which presidents and administra- nym SAFE: • A straight or extension lad- for colleges, hospitals and an which courses are going to put tors from California State Univer- • Surface – Maintain the der should be one foot away environmental engineering you on the path,” she said, add- sity Chancellor Timothy White floor or outside surface clean, from the surface it rests on for consulting firm, working for ing that she brought university on down were visiting nearly dry, and uncluttered. Consider every four feet of height and companies such as General staff members with her to pro- 100 African-American churches use of area based on weather extend at least three feet over Electric, Waste Management, vide information on course re- across the state to promote higher conditions (if outdoors) and the top edge Inc. and Quaker Oats. He re- quirements, college admission education and provide resources anticipated foot traffic. As- • Securely fasten straight ceived the designation of Cer- and financial aid following the to help students and families in sure the area has enough light- and extension ladders to an tified Safety Professional from services. order to foster a college-going ing and that furniture, objects, upper support the Board of Certified Safety “Cal Poly Pomona is about op- culture at home. and clutter is removed when • Wear slip-resistant shoes Professionals. His column is portunity, it’s about access,” she “The 23 campuses stretch inside home or interior area. and don’t stand higher than the presented as a public service. said, adding that she grew up in across that state – we are the larg- • Awareness – Always be third rung from the top He can be contacted at jsbrm- the church in North Carolina be- mindful of surroundings. Slow • Do not lean or reach while [email protected]. Making college available... pg. 20 La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 17 Pomona students recognized with scholarships at Sarah Ross Science Fair Six Pomona high school arship winners and students won scholarships of now she’s about to $1,000 each – and one received graduate from Pitzer an honorable mention worth a College and this fall $500 scholarship – in an essay will start at Western contest at this year’s Sarah Ross University of Health Science Fair last weekend at the Sciences College of Village Academy Conference Optometry.” Center in Pomona. Sin, a friend of And a whole lot of other stu- Pomona Unified dents at a variety of grade lev- School District Board els won trophies and took home member Dr. Roberta medallions for their science fair Perlman, a practic- BUILDING A BUILDING OR CREATING A SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS -- Seven Pomona high school students won scholarships last weekend projects, most of which were im- ing optometrist, said STATUE? WHAT WORKS BEST STANDING at the Sarah Ross Science Fair. Pictured, from left, are Bob Ross, husband of the late Sarah Ross, a pressive if not amazing. Perlman was “a great UP AGAINST ACID RAIN? -- Perry Sprigg, a well-known Pomona teacher; Pomona Unified School District Supt. Richard Martinez; Jorge Palafox, seventh grader at Lorbeer Middle School, says winner of a $500 scholarship (he’s interested in science but undecided on where he’s going to col- Bob Ross, a special judge in role model.” She the answer is marble, with granite coming in lege); Pomona Unified School District Board President Frank Guzman, at rear; and the winners of the competition and husband of won a scholarship second. Limestone, which unfortunately was $1,000 scholarships Vanessa Munoz Ramirez, of Pomona High School (science and heading for UC selected for Stonehenge, the prehistoric monu- Irvine); Nicholas Meza, of Palomares Academy (science and heading for UCLA); Marlin Abundez- late Pomona teacher Sarah Ross, four years ago in the ment in England, came in at the bottom of the Alvizo, of Village Academy High School (math and heading for Cal Poly Pomona); Evelyn Casas, of drove up from Orange County to program’s second list. On the other hand, he said, those Green Garey High School (engineering and heading for UCLA); Aaliyah Adams, of Diamond Ranch High and Roman statues worked out pretty well since School (science and heading for UCLA); and Carlos Valencia Amaral, of Ganesha High School (engi- present the scholarships from the year. most of those were made from marble. neering and heading for USC). Sarah Ross Foundation as he has Ross said they’ve for the past five years. been doing this in memory of his ago she “picked up a bug,” in gether. She had an amazing per- eration of the science fair. Pre- “Some of these kids amaze late wife Sarah Ross, who taught her husband’s words, and passed sonality.” viously it had been operated in me every year,” Ross said. “We in Garey, Pomona and Ganesha away soon afterwards. Perlman, who chairs the Pro- collaboration with the school have a young lady here (Crys- High Schools and elsewhere in “We worked together in the moting Academic Achievement district but was staffed by com- tal Sin, a Pomona resident and Pomona. The two liked to travel schools because she loved the committee that coordinated the munity volunteers. graduate of Palomares Acad- and visited Africa 17 times but schools,” Ross said. “We also event, said Sarah Ross became And next month, the Sarah emy) who was one of our schol- on their last visit seven years worked in private business to- concerned years ago that Po- Ross Learning Expo, that had Kennedy Austin Foundation crisis center back in business in new office in Pomona mona Unified had not had a sci- become tremendously success- Pomona’s Kennedy Austin violence survivors. triumph, according to the group’s ence fair in 12 years before Ross ful with thousands attending Foundation, a non-profit well- Another popular program that web site. and Perlman decided to create each year, will be handled by ness and crisis intervention center will continue is “Write the Wrong,” Gardner founded the group after both a science fair and a learning Fairplex. serving residents of Pomona and a journaling program with a pur- her teenaged son lost his life in an “expo.” Previously, Perlman said, surrounding cities since 1993, has pose. And a special workshop automobile accident. Originally, Perlman explained it was orig- Fairplex had been providing the found a new home – back in Po- will be held the group’s inally created under Pomona’s building at no cost anyway. Be- mona in the Village at Indian Hill. from 3:30 mission was to Youth and Family Master Plan ginning this year, it will become The group was forced out of its to 6 p.m. educate, equip by the Promoting Academic a regional event although Pomo- long-time location in a city-owned Fridays for and empower Achievement task force. Last na students and residents will be building on North Garey Avenue people who women and year, after talks with Pomona admitted at no charge and with last year when a new business have been show them Unified Supt. Richard Martinez, free parking. expressed interest in what was a through they can over- the school district took over op- Sarah Ross Science Fair... pg. 20 “leftover” redevelopment agency trauma. come their property. “We are loss. A 1,000-square-foot office in the pleased Today, new location, Room 182 at 1460 with the ar- Gardner and E. Holt Ave., Pomona, is expected rangement her volunteers to open next month. we were also serve as And, while give-away food, able to Ethel Gardner, Founder and Executive Direc- partners with tor of Pomona’s Kennedy Austin Foundation, clothing and furniture programs make with shows off her keys to the group’s new office in the City of Po- the group had become known the Pomona the Village at Indian Hill. mona to be a for will no longer be possible in Unified “first respond- the office building environment, School District and the Village at er” to those in crisis by providing Founder and Executive Director Indian Hill,” Gardner said, “and food, clothing, shelter and end of Ethel Gardner told La Nueva Voz we look forward to once again life planning resource services. she will be making a significant continuing to work to help those in She has also partnered with Tri- increase in emphasis on programs. the community that need support.” City Mental Health Services to For example, new programs to Of course, Gardner said she is provide grief counseling and sup- be added this year will include a looking for more volunteers than port. “children and trauma” program. ever, as well as donations and sup- For more information, contact “There are a lot of people out porters. the Kennedy Austin Foundation there doing clothes, food and Kennedy Austin is best known at (909) 480-3357 or visit the web shoes,” she said, adding that the fo- for its “life after loss” program site at www.kennedyaustinfounda- cus now will be parents who have which provides hope and restora- tion.org. lost their children, anger manage- tion to families and individuals Office hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 ment, mental health and domestic so they can turn their tragedy into p.m. Monday through Thursday. 18 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Gold Line Authority says trains now have funding to reach North Pomona station – even though project bids won’t be in until May In the on-going saga of what the Gold Line Authority), along mail blast. The final cost will be known It all means, according to a will be funded, how far it will go with representatives of State Sen. The Gold Line tracks currently when bids are received in May. Gold Line Authority “e-news up- and when, the Los Angeles Metro Connie Leyva, Assemblymem- end at Citrus College. The ability to phase construction date,” that the project could reach Rail Board last month authorized ber Freddie Rodriguez and Con- Balian said this means the of the line is currently undergo- Pomona by 2025 and, if further its staff to finalize negotiations gresswoman Norma Torres. project now has sufficient fund- ing environmental review. funding is identified, it could with the Gold Line Authority to “The Metro Board approved ing to extend to Pomona “while “Metro Directors (Los Ange- reach Montclair by 2028. ensure the extension of the light finalizing negotiations . . . to we continue to seek the estimated les) County Supervisor Hilda According to the update, the rail line to the Pomona station as ensure sufficient funding for the $360 million needed to build to Solis and Duarte Mayor John Gold Line Authority could award a first phase. base contract for the Glendora to Montclair.” Fasana provided leadership in a contract as early as July. While the item was on the Met- Montclair project to include the He said his staff was expected ensuring the first phase of con- The Draft Supplemental Envi- ro Board consent calendar, ap- Pomona station, with an option to immediately go to work re- struction has sufficient funding ronmental Impact Report is eval- proval of the extension was sup- to build to Montclair as part of questing new bids from a short to include Pomona,” Balian said. uating, among other things, the ported by city councilmembers the same contract if additional list of design-build teams com- He said Metro staff had worked impact of relocating the future from area cities (including Po- funding is secured,” Gold Line peting for the project, now in- to identify costs that could be re- parking facility for the Pomona mona Mayor Tim Sandoval, who Authority Chief Executive Of- cluding the Pomona station in the duced, saving the project $133 station from the north side of the now serves as Board Chair of ficer Habib Balian said in ane- proposed contract. million. Gold Line... pg. 20 La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 19 Pomona High School grad teaches ‘littoral combat ship’ training for Navy A 2011 Pomona High School ing,” explained Capt. graduate and Pomona native is Brandon Bryan, Agu- currently an instructor for the irre’s commanding of- U.S. Navy training sailors in ficer. “LCS class ships operating the technologically drive a new approach advanced littoral combat ship to individual, team and (LCS). unit-level training to Damage Controlman 1st accommodate the mini- Class Joel Aguirre has served as mum manning and rota- an instructor at the LCS training tional crewing concepts. facility since June. Our simulators integrate The facility, the first surface LCS command and con- warfare training facility to pro- trol, propulsion control, vide integrated bridge and com- and bridge control sys- bat systems tactical scenario tems to support indi- training for sailors serving vidual training in a team aboard an LCS, is operated by environment.” the Center for Surface Combat Aguirre joined the Sign up for Pomona Unified School District’s Systems’ learning site Fleet An- Navy in October 2012 Free ‘Early Learning Literacy’ App! ti-Submarine Warfare Training and graduated from Re- It’s a fun way to improve reading skills. Center in San Diego. cruit Training Command Register at www.myf2b.com/register/pomona “Learning the basics and fun- in Great Lakes, IL, that footsteps2brilliance damentals several times turns December. La Nueva Voz is a proud member of PUSD’s Literacy Collaborative. knowledge into muscle memo- “My uncle has always ry,” Aguirre said. “Reinforcing been my inspiration to Damage Controlman 1st Class Joel Aguirre these key items is essential for strive forward and keep reach- “We prepare sailors to ex- Info on student group program at AGRIscapes: my sailors to encompass before ing new limits,” Aguirre said. ecute a wide variety of missions www.agriscapes.cpp.edu they report aboard an LCS.” “When I entered the Navy, he around the world,” Bryan said. An LCS is a combat ship had already been in the Navy “They leave our training facility 4102 S. University Drive, Pomona (next to the Farm Store) designed for operations near for 12 years. I am honored that ready to stand their watch and shore. I can follow in his footsteps.” execute the Navy’s mission.” Aguirre teaches a one-week Aguirre was last stationed Your ad here! 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POMONA BOXER HONORED BY PO- MONA CITY COUNCIL -- Youth boxer Ernesto “Tito” Mercado, who grew up in Pomona’s “Gangs 2 Grace” gym and currently is rated number one in the nation in his class, was hon- ored by the Pomona City Council last month with a Certificate of Recogni- tion. Tito is joining Team USA to represent his country in upcoming in- ternational competitions. His first international tournament is scheduled for March 27 to April 7 in Bulgaria. To see him a little closer to home, he’ll be one of eight Pomona fighters participating in 30 bouts in a sanctioned competition on Sunday, March 10, in the Po- mona High School gym. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. for the fundraiser event, “The Battle at P-High.” Tickets are $10 for chil- dren and $15 for adults. For information, call (909) 417-9504. 20 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Cuentito for today Sarah Ross Science Fair... from pg. 17 Plus, the name Sarah Ross A Stroke of Luck still will be involved in one of By Susie Perales the sections of the building. We ended the Christmas holi- his own, I thought for sure it was hours. They called him in pretty So mark your calendar – the day festivities with quite a stir going to be what killed him! fast and gave him a slew of tests. date is March 16 at Fairplex. of emotions. We went from joy Amigos, here is the rest of this But as the day went on it was ob- It is expected to be bigger to frustration and quickly plum- cuentito— vious we were going to be there than ever before, with an ag- meted to devastation in one fell I took my honey bunny to the most of the day. ricultural area complete with swoop. First, our plumbing went doctor, because he told me he The doctor finally came in to animals, a robotics section, and out in both our bathrooms. Sec- had fallen when he was out in see him. She ordered X-rays, the participation of both West- ondly, my honey went out from the backyard raking leaves. He and three CAT scans. He looked ern University of Health Sci- under his feet! At our age these said that both of his legs gave at her and ordered take out! We ences and Cal Poly University unexpected surprises can really out and he couldn’t walk. He were both starving. I took snacks Pomona. be a nail in the old caboose! We said for a minute he thought he to keep me from going into a di- NO MORE BATTERIES? -- Khalel Cardona, In last weekend’s event, those can’t handle drama anymore! was paralyzed again like he was abetic coma, but they went fast. a sixth grader at Pantera Elementary School, scholarship essays were based poses for a photo with his exhibit that claims I was fast asleep when my when he was 9 years old. The doctor did have the nurse that the common battery is “green energy’s” on “STEM” topics (Science, corazón woke me up to tell me Little did I know he waited bring him food. I must have been bully. He proposed using eco-friendly gra- Technology, Engineering and phene supercapacitors instead. He said the bathrooms were running eight hours to tell me this. He invisible to them, because I got they are rechargeable but so far cannot be Math) and an explanation of how amok. I was still half asleep when didn’t want to go to the doctor, nothing. I was helping the nurse commercially produced in a cost-effective the students decided to pursue manner, so he proposes using them with bat- I heard him say, “I was check- so he thought he’d break the earlier, so you’d think a crumb their interests. teries to store solar energy the supercapaci- ing on Mochi and he’s dead!” news to me late at night. I called of bread as a thank you would’ve tors produce, ending up with a lot of capacity “We try to bring in the heart Now that woke me up! We are the next morning to get him into been an appropriate gesture. My plus the ability to charge very quickly. “Once of Sarah Ross,” said Anne Ma- we know how to commercially produce gra- babysitting little Mochi for our the doctor ASAP. hubby isn’t greedy, so he gave phene, we’ll be one step closer to making the rie Gariador, a teacher at Garey granddaughter. I screamed and She examined him and told us me half of his turkey sandwich. world run on 100 percent renewable energy,” Sarah Ross Science Fair... pg. 24 he told La Nueva Voz. said, “WHAT!” “MOCHI IS that his symptoms led her to be- The clock ticked at such a DEAD!!” He replied, “boy, you lieve that he probably had had a slow crawl and we were getting Making college available... from pg. 16 are deafer than I thought!” “I stroke. When they took his blood tired and anxious. My honey told est system in the country, with 27 percent to 35 percent). said, Mochi wants you to put pressure it was stroke high! He me to climb on the bed with him, over 450,000 students and we She said most undergradu- him onto the bed!” I laughed was ordered to go to the ER. because I looked pretty peaked. I want to be in partnership with the ates with family incomes below and thought, “That was the best On our way home he said took a 15-minute power nap. community,” Coley said. $70,000 have their tuition fully news I heard all night, because he’d rather go to Walmart to buy The doctor finally came back “We want you to be clear that covered by grants – money to my granddaughter would’ve dis- treats for his dogs or go to din- and had the results of all the we’re in this community and we support students’ tuition and fees owned us if we gave her back a ner at Corky’s for some of their tests. She told him his back or care about what happens in this that does not need to be paid lifeless dog! juicy prime rib! Ay, que señorito spine is what caused him to lose community,” Coley added. back. In the meantime, my honey, mío! feeling in his legs. He didn’t She told La Nueva Voz after In addition to Cal Poly staff the plumber, was trying to fig- He went kicking and groan- have a stroke!! What a stroke of the service that researchers at members, Coley was joined by a ure out how to unclog the toi- ing to the hospital. The intake luck! Tee hee— Georgetown University predict Cal Poly freshman and her hus- lets. I did a quick search on receptionist let him have it for Better yet, what a blessing! that 65 percent of all jobs in the band, Ron Coley, who retired YouTube and found a solution waiting so long to come in. She But he does need to go see a spe- U.S. economy will require some last year from UC Riverside af- that would help. It took a while, let him know he’d be paralyzed cialist for whatever is going on training after high school by next ter serving for 20 years as a U.S. but it worked like the guy said or worse for not taking his symp- with his spine. He also had a bad year. Marine followed by a six-year ca- it would. But, while my honey toms seriously. kidney infection. Coley also added that over the reer at the County of Orange as a was struggling to unclog it on He hates waiting in the ER for It took two hours for them to past six years, the percentage of senior county administrator. give him his release papers! As black high school graduates who Cal Poly Pomona, known for we were packing our gear, I told had completed the course require- its hands-on learning philosophy, him, “honey, it looks like you ments necessary for admission to has about 26,000 students and is are going to live to be 100!” California State University and ranked as one of the nation’s 50 We were all set to run out the University of California grew best colleges in the U.S. for qual- the door when I felt something by eight percentage points (from ity and affordability. stabbing my sciatic nerve and I couldn’t walk! I guess sitting Gold Line... from pg. 18 in that uncomfortable chair for station to the south side. The Foothill Gold Line Con- eight hours didn’t help. So, my Previously, in November, struction Authority is an inde- sweet patient had to walk me out Balian had reported a delay of pendent transportation planning to our car! My honey looks at me at least two years in the project and construction agency created and says, “my love, my love, I reaching Pomona due to increas- in 1998 by the state legislature to never thought we would end up ing costs of construction repre- plan, design and build the Metro like two old, battered chanclas.” senting “hundreds of millions Gold Line light rail system from To say the least, I’m keeping a of dollars more than the secured Union Station to Montclair. good eye on this Viejito of mine. funding available.” Segment number one from Los He ditches me when it’s medica- The Gold Line currently be- Angeles to Pasadena was com- tion time. He makes me feel like gins at Union Station in Los An- pleted in 2003. • Fairplex Chevron, Fairpex Drive and San Bernardino Freeway, Pomona nurse Mildred Rachet!! But this geles and ends in Glendora on The Gold Line Authority • Discount Market, Philadelphina Street and Towne Avenue, Pomona • LaunderLand Coin Op Laundry, 744 E. Holt Ave., Pomona time he knows he has to take his the Citrus College campus. Board is made up of elected and • American Legion Post #30, 239 E. Holt Ave., Pomona meds no matter what! The Pasadena to Azusa seg- appointed representatives from • Pomona Eagles, 854 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona ment was completed in 2015. throughout the project corridor. La Nueva Voz • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • 21 ‘Second Saturday’ always a success regardless of the weather in Downtown Pomona

Photos by Renee Barbee Even a chilly “Second Saturday” this month in Downtown Pomona -- with photos taken just as the sun was setting and vendors were still setting up -- has enough excitement to attract a crowd. 22 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Principal for a Day... from pg. 15 gram (Advanced Via Individual go and there are procedures for across the hall from each other. Determination – a program everything, and the students un- The two were graduates of Po- to help kids prepare for col- derstand that, which I really, re- mona’s Garey High School and lege and career), implementing ally like as far as controlling in a the University of La Verne and the PBIS program, (a behavior gentle way how the school day came back to Pomona to teach. modification program) that has proceeds,” Vander Molen said. Kevin White teaches language been implemented at several of He added that for a “junior arts and AVID and was asked the schools to help kids become high,” that is “very impressive.” what the biggest challenge is in more responsible,” she said. He also met the White broth- language with today’s students. “The students are out there ers – Keven and Keith White, “Definitely the text messaging but the bell rings and off they twin brothers with classrooms – they’re beginning to write that

Michelle Lemoine, “Principal for a Day” at Westmont Elementary School, discusses a Spanish writing project with first grader Julian Silva, 6. The school is part of Pomona Unified School District’s Spanish language dual language immersion pro- gram.

First grade teacher Elizabeth Gonzalez, at right, teaches her “Principal for a Day” Michelle Lemoine, at center, and West- kids in Spanish. They spend half of their day learning in Span- mont Elementary School Principal Cynthia Badillo chat with ish and the other half learning from another teacher in English. second grade teacher Daniel Meza who teaches students half Westmont Elementary School Principal Cynthia Badillo, at left, of their day in Spanish. Another second grade teacher teach- looks on. es students half a day in English. abbreviated way, the way they text, they’re beginning to use it in their writing, so that’s the big- gest challenge, trying to get them to switch over to academic writ- ing,” he said. “Because you’re at school, you stop text messag- ing, trying to get them college Pomona’s Westmont Elementary School Principal Cynthia Badillo, at left, shows off Principal for a Day ... pg. 24 the school garden as “Principal for a Day” Michelle Lemoine looks on.

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Pomona Chamber of Commerce Board members and elected officials pose for a group photo last month at the Chamber’s welcoming reception for three newly-elected Pomona City Councilmembers. Pictured, from left, front row, are Pomona Chamber President and CEO Monique Monzanares, Pomo- na City Councilmembers Victor Preciado, Nora Garcia and Steve Lustro, and Pomona Chamber Board Chair David McElwain, of the Pomona office of the Los Angeles County Office of Education GAIN jobs center. Chamber Board members, back row, from left, are Luis Cetina, of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Josh Maher, of Cal Poly University Pomona; Jeff Keating, of Western University of Health Sciences; Sandra Vaughan-Acton, also of Cal Poly University Pomona; Michelle Jill Reiff of Valley Vista Services, at left, introduc- Jim Dale of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, at left, Lemoine, of Chaffey Federal Credit Union.; Tammy Roush, of Fairplex; Larry Egan, of the Downtown es Pomona City Councilmember Nora Garcia at introduces Pomona City Councilmember Victor Preciado at Pomona Owners Association; Jill Reiff, of Valley Vista Services; Michael Thomas, of Pomona Valley the Pomona Chamber of Commerce welcoming last month’s Pomona Chamber of Commerce welcoming America’s Job Center; Renee Barbee, of La Nueva Voz; Jim Dale, of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical reception. reception. Center; and Nef Cortez, of RE/MAX Universal Realty. are going to work together to tential in all ways,” Garcia said, for Pomona,” he said, to help “Pomona has a lot of oppor- (setting policy) as a team ef- solve problems in Pomona. adding that the community is move the city forward. tunities,” he added. “I look at fort.” “This is an amazing city,” he losing that potential when the said at the event held at Pomo- community fails to provide its na’s Mountain Meadows Golf children with opportunities. Course. Sandoval was intro- “We’re talking about the pros- duced by Chamber Board mem- perity and success of Pomona,” ber Jeff Keating of Pomona’s she said. Western University of Health District 5 City Councilmem- Sciences. ber Steve Lustro, introduced by District 2 City Councilmem- Chamber Board member Josh ber Victor Preciado, who was Maher of Cal Poly University introduced by Chamber Board Pomona, called his new position member Jim Dale of Pomona an educational process getting Valley Hospital Medical Cen- to talk to people from different ter, said the new council will parts of the city. “dream big and shoot at it every He said the city council is a moment.” diverse group. He added that while he was “But we want the same things

Jeff Keating, at right, introduces Pomona Pomona City Councilmember Steve Mayor Tim Sandoval at the Pomona Cham- Lustro addresses 100 guests at last ber of Commerce welcoming reception last month’s welcoming reception for month at Pomona’s Mountain Meadows Golf Pomona’s three new city council- Course. members. 24 • Thursday, February 28, 2019 • La Nueva Voz Principal for a Day... from pg. 22 Sarah Ross Science Fair... from pg. 20 and career ready.” a train left the station at 9 a.m.” ence,” Vander Molen said. High School and a long-time want to choose. We all worked And Keith White teaches math type of thing) but students are re- And it was for the others as member of the Promoting Aca- with Sarah.” as well as AVID. He was asked quired to answer in writing and well – even Pomona Mayor Tim demic Achievement committee, The science fair last weekend by La Nueva Voz if there is any explain their answer. Sandoval thanked the partici- “and think, well, who would she would have been Sarah’s 12th. hope for today’s kids when it Both brothers have been in Po- pants for taking time out to be- comes to math. mona Unified School District for come exposed to “a day in the “The biggest difference in 22 years and came here right out life of a principal” and showing math today than in the past is of college. that they “truly care about the critical thinking, a lot more “It was a very good experi- students.” writing in math, problem solv- ing, critical thinking,” he said. “I think in the past what people want to call now the old math is just a lot of taking step by step to follow a problem out, it’s actu- ally a lot more critical thinking and applying what you learn to like a real world problem.” He added that not only is the problem in writing (the old “if Pictured at the Promoting Academic Achievement (PAA) Sarah Ross Science Fair, from Your left, are PAA committee mem- ber Anne Marie Gariador, of Garey High School; Pomona ad Unified School District Board member and PAA committee chair Dr. Roberta Perlman; here! Photo by Renee Barbee Bob Ross, husband of the ‘SUPERMOON’ AS SEEN FROM WESTMONT -- Last week’s “supermoon,” pictured as late Sarah Ross; former Sar- a bright orange circle as it rises in the east just after sunset, is photographed from West- ah Ross scholarship winner (909) mont. According to Wikipedia, a supermoon is a full moon or new moon that nearly coin- Crystal Sin (and an optome- cides with the closest point that the moon comes to the earth in its elliptic orbit, resulting in trist-to-be); and PAA commit- a slightly larger-than-usual apparent size of the lunar disk as viewed from earth. Miss it? tee member Mary Kate Fran- Trophies and medallions are ready and waiting to 629-2292 You’ll have another chance on March 21. The closest full supermoon of the 21st century cesco, of Pantera Elementary be awarded at last weekend’s Sarah Ross Science will occur on Dec. 6, 2052, so mark your calendar! School. Fair at the Village Academy Conference Center.