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LLAPDAPD OOFFICERFFICER Councilman Jose Huizar Pedals to work to support Bike To Work Week On May 11th The LA County Bicycle the added benefi t of exercise at the same HHONOREDONORED Coalition (LACBC) Director Jennifer time. Klausner, LADOT Chief Rita Robin- Councilmember Huizar made his fi rst PPAGEAGE 9 son, Councilman Ed Reyes, Councilman trip from his home in Boyle Heights to Jose Huizar, Councilman Tom LaBonge, El Pueblo in Downtown (next to Olvera Good Samaritan Hospital CEO Andrew Street), via his GT Hybrid Bike he has had Leeka and Metro CEO Art Leahy held a for a couple of months. The trek took him press Conference to kickoff Bike to Work approximately 10 minutes. Huizar told Week. THE VOICE “I was a little surprised, how CCALAL SSTATETATE LL.A..A. The press conference focused on two short this trip was, however it does not items, the fi rst was to inform motorist that mean it was safe.” That’s because during FFEDERALEDERAL more cyclist are out on the road and have his ride along the Cesar Chavez Bridge, the right to be there, be cautious and allow Huizar explained that a METRO bus came CCREDITREDIT UUNIONNION at least three feet between the cyclist and very close to him and when the next bus your automobile. The 2nd item was to en- was approaching he got off his bike to let HHOSTOST courage motorist to ride on a bike and get the bus pass him. GGRANDRAND acquainted with your surrounding com- Continued on Page 5 munity via a bicycle and take advantage of See Bike To Work OOPENINGPENING Councilman Huizar Riding to Work CCELEBRATIONELEBRATION Arroyo Vista Family Health Center 5 CLINICS TO SERVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IINN EELL SSERENOERENO HHappyappy FathersFathers DayDay JJUNEUNE 19TH19TH In celebtation of Fathers Day the following health care services will 33:30PM:30PM - 66:30PM:30PM be provided During the month of JUNE as our gift to your family. FFOODOOD FREE Diabetes Classes FFUNUN FREE Vision Screenings EL SERENO LINCOLN HEIGHTS DDOOROOR PPRIZESRIZES 4815 Valley Blvd. 2411 N. Broadway Blvd FREE Height & Weight LA CA 90032 LA CA 90031 CCALLALL (323) 222-1134 (323) 987-2000 3323/505.260023/505.2600 FREE Blood Pressure FREE Hearing Test FREE Childhood Immunizations * Free Mammogram * Free Pregnancy Test HIGHLAND PARK LOMA DRIVE 6000 N. Figueroa St. 303 S. Loma Drive * Free Family Planning LA CA 90042 LA CA 90017 * Free Physicals for Children (323) 254-5221 (213) 201-5800 At various Community Locations GGRADUATIONRADUATION Call for an appointment or just walk in or call for a Mobile Clinic visit MMESSAGESESSAGES $40.00 Physical Exam PPAGEAGE 1100 * Free If You Qualify MEDICAL MOBILE CLINIC “We Care About Your Health” Page 2 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 www.thevoicepub.com JUNE 2009 EDITORS NEIGHBORHOOD Message From WATCH Emanuel Pleitez MESSAGE TRAINING Dear Readers, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate the winner of the U.S. Hello Neighbors The L.APD’s Community Po- Happy Fathers Day and House of Representatives May 19 Special Election, Judy Chu. I know lice Advisory Board along with she will work hard to serve us as our Representative. But I also wanted Congratulations to the Councilman Jose Huizar’s Offi ce Class of 2009. to congratulate the people of El Sereno, Hillside Village, University sponsored a Neighborhood Watch Hills and the greater East L.A. area for everything you helped create This month we are celebrating Leadership Training on May 30 at our 3rd year of service to the com- during my campaign. You must know that we made history and our munity. THE VOICE’s passion the Barrio Action Youth and Fam- voices were heard throughout America. Our campaign will be talked is to inform, educate, and share ily Center. Attendees listened to a about and replicated across the country for years to come. PUBLISHER / EDITOR information that impacts the lives series of sessions starting with an We have accomplished what others thought impossible. A political Carlos Morales of our readers. As always we give overview of What Neighborhood novice with no establishment support went against two well-connected credit to the advertisers which pay Watch programs are, presented by and well-funded members of the Los Angeles political establishment GENERAL MANAGER for the printing of this community L.A.P.D. Captain, Anita Ortega, and made them take heed. Joe Rivera publication, our volunteers who and CPAB member Mark Over- But what is more inspiring is how it was done. My campaign refused write, photograph and distribute street. El Sereno’s Senior Lead money from special interests and relied upon ordinary people—people MARKETING DIRECTOR THE VOICE and you the readers. Offi cer, Steve Morales, CPAB from our community—to fuel our campaign through donations and Carlos Morales A BIG THANK YOU for the sup- Chairperson Sal Martinez, and the volunteer work. We talked to tens of thousands of voters and showed port and articles you have submit- editor of The VOICE newspaper them that the next generation of leaders care about the quality of their CFO ted thru out the past three years. Carlos Morales led sessions on life and what they believe. We raised over $300,000, most of it online Sal Garcia We have some real exciting news how to start, and maintain Neigh- or through small community grassroots fundraisers. We built an orga- for El Sereno stakeholders. If you borhood Watch Programs. PHOTOGRAPHERS nization with 60 full-time volunteers who gave up their lives to work have driven by Huntington Drive, The Councilman’s staff, Cece- with us, and surely their lives have been changed because of it. Richard Canales you might have noticed some ac- lia Alatorre, Arturo Gonzalez and Most importantly we ran this campaign the right way. When other Starland Francis tivity where El Palmar Banquet Erick Martell were available to campaigns were focused on smear tactics, dirty tricks and gaining es- Vicente Rodriguez Hall was situated. That location provided information and answer tablishment support our campaign focused on the issues and engaging has been transformed into the Cal questions regarding the partner- people at the grassroots. We showed our community that politics as SALES State L.A. Federal Credit Union. ship between the Councilman‘s usual doesn’t have to rule the day. We created a larger space in this Erica Cornejo It is the 2nd branch offi ce in the Offi ce and Neighborhood Watch country for genuine political discussion and progress. Julio Torres El Sereno area. The fi rst branch Programs. The training was a Let us continue the work that we started. Let’s continue to hold our Geroge Cabrera Jr. is near the northeast entrance to good start for residents wanting to elected leaders accountable and make sure everyone’s voices are in- the campus near the intersection help create safe and civil neigh- cluded in the democratic system. You’re going to continue to see great of Valley Blvd & Mariondale Ave borhood. According to Mark things happen as we work to keep this fi re burning for social change. in the University Hills area. It Overstreet, “The idea behind The future leadership of our country is here in our community. CONTRIBUTORS is great news if you Live, Work, Vincent Calderon Neighborhood Watch Programs Worship, or Attend School in El are simple, neighbors looking out Thank you for making all of this possible. Jose Aguilar Sereno, because that makes you for each other, working with the Tom Williams eligible to join. They are hosting police and city council in order to Best Regards, Jaime Urbina a Grand Opening Celebration on be pro-active against crime and to FRIDAY, JUNE 19th, from 3:30 Mark Overstreet upgrade the community. It does Emanuel Pleitez Bob Hidalgo -6:30pm where you can visit the take time and energy, but it is well facility, meet with old friends and (323) 228-3914 Adriana Olea worth it.” Councilman Huizar www.pleitezforcongress.com create new ones. They will have and Captain Ortega want to con- Teresa Marquez Food, Fun and Door Prizes just for Rafael Garcia tinue to have more Neighborhood showing up. They are located at Watch trainings in the future. Val Marquez 4989 Huntington Drive. See you there! Other exciting news is that the THE VOICE EASTSIDE BIKE CLUB is also Is a community based news- celebrating their 1st year Anni- paper publication based in El versary. It is amazing all the new Sereno and published once a friends we have met in such a month. Our circulation consists short period. There are many cy- of 20,000 print impressions and clist, recreational bike riders and 1,200 email subscribers. It is families which have taken a ride with us. Our group has grown to delivered to residents and busi- have nearly 300 email subscrib- nesses in the El Sereno, Lincoln ers that receive cycling news and Heights, and Boyle Heights, events information from the area. Rose Hills, University Hills and The Google search last month Emery Park communities. produced 1,860 hits, not bad! We Our growing network of com- participated in the LA Marathon, munity participation has made the El Monte River Ride and the this publication the primary LA River Ride last month. Our source for local information. We members rode the 100 mile, 70 Pictured left to right: mile, 50 mile and the 36 mile Neighborhood Watch Leadership Training presenters; strive to make a positive impact Carlos Morales, Captain Ortega, Erika Martell, on the community by reporting rides! Of course not all members ride those distances some only ride Mark Overstreet, Arturo Gonzales, Sal Martinez news that is seldom found any- and Senior Lead Offi cer Steve Morales. where else in the media to in- for two miles, and that is great as well. Our club encourages all age form, and educate this commu- groups and abilities. It is a great nity on what is going on in their way to see our wonderful city in a front yard! healthy, fun and friendly way. We welcome community inter- Lastly, we encourage our com- est stories, and press releases. munity to enjoy a couple of events. 60% of all articles are written by 1st is the Lincoln Heights Fire- community stakeholders works Show and Concert on Sat- THE VOICE reserves the right urday, June 27th from 12 noon to to edit all materials due to space sundown. This year the committee constrictions. has added a couple of surprises, THE VOICE is not responsible there will be a Community Bike nor liable for any claims or of- Ride led by the EASTSIDE BIKE ferings, nor responsible for CLUB which will meet at the park at 3pm to decorate our bikes in products availability that may be RED, WHITE AND BLUE Colors, advertised. Opinions expressed ride leaves at 4:30pm thru the com- in these columns are those by munities of Lincoln Heights, Boyle the authors who wrote them. All Heights and El Sereno. There will rights reserved. Reproduction be a picnic after the ride, music by in whole or in part without writ- DJ’s by local bands featuring east- ten permission from the editor is side’s own “TIERRA”, an outdoor prohibited. Movie Theater, the re-opening of Email: [email protected] the Lincoln Heights Carousel and of course the Fireworks Show. 4301 Valley Blvd., Suite A1 Secondly, there is the 3rd Annual Los Angeles, CA 90032 Independence Day Concert and Firework show in Boyle Heights taken place on Sunday June 28th at Hollenbeck Park 4pm -9pm. The 3rd event is the 50th Annual Change El Sereno Independence Day Pa- rade on July 5th, starting at 2pm YOUR on Huntington Drive and Portola, it travels westbound then travels behavior to southbound on Eastern Ave and on South ends at El Sereno Park, which will coincide with the 2nd Annual change the Concert and Fireworks Show at El Sereno Park which takes place results! from 4pm -9pm. 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E R 7pm I E WWW.MYSPACE.COM/EASTSIDEBIKES A D V E I B 323/780.6500 T O L S U 323.221.7400 T L S C write us at I [email protected] D E Send Us Your E L To get on our email list of all of our rides Events to BICYC [email protected] Original Club Charter Established 1893 Follow us on twitter.com/eastsidebikes Page 4 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 [email protected] JUNE 2009 Parents and Students are Entitled to The Arts at Our Lady of Guadalupe Clear Expectations From Teachers School - Rose Hills By Lisa Alva teacher’s “syllabus,” or course tunities for improvement (expect- MBA, NBCT outline, will also tell you what ing kids to do work over) kinds of homework to expect, and 4. An emphasis on nonfi ction Araceli and her mother arrive how often. writing home together one afternoon and A word about homework. 5. Collaborative scoring of stu- the girl’s report card is in the (A good way to help your child dent work (teachers grading and mailbox. “Wait!” cries Araceli, with something you don’t under- working together) “let me see it fi rst!” Suspicious, stand is to ask her to explain it We’ve been focusing on the sec- mom opens the envelope and to you. Teaching and explaining ond item in this article; now take fi nds out her daughter has a D in are a really great way to learn another look at number three. We Chemistry, a D in English, and is something yourself, so your child know practice makes us better failing Government and Geom- learns by showing you what he’s and the teacher should, too. etry. “I thought you told me you doing. If he can’t explain it, then If your child does not have a were doing fi ne!” the mom says, you both know you have a prob- chance to do work over, or is be- sitting down. “I thought I was!” lem.) ing graded based on only a few explains the girl, close to tears. Make at least ONE visit to your assignments, there’s no way she’s What happened? child’s classrooms all of them ev- going to learn. A few miles from Rose Hills Lady of Guadalupe, 2 weeks Teachers, doctors and lawyers ery year. Look around the room. If you are uncomfortable bring- in South Pasadena, off of Orange prior to the workshop, attended have something in common: Can you tell what is happening ing this to the teacher’s attention, Grove Blvd on Bellefontaine a dance performance at their what they do every day is called in there? Ask for the assignment talk to the counselor or the As- Street is a prestigious all-girls school. So there was excitement their “practice.” It’s called a for the day, or the week. Does sistant Principal. Until you do, high school that has developed around their workshop. Skyla “practice” because they are prac- it make sense to you? If you’re your child and everyone else’s an excellent Department of Fine Miranda, a fourth grader at OLG, ticing, they certainly do not know confused, your student is too. will suffer. Arts. said, “The girls were so beautiful everything all the time. In spite Ask to see graded work. Did the Yes, it’s painful and you don’t This program includes dance, dancing that one day I would like of this, all three are professionals. teacher write a few comments? If want to make a bother, but your theatre, music and art design; to dance like them in Mayfi eld.” They should have clear reasons the grade is low, why is it low? If child is depending on you to help these programs unfortunately in Mr. Juan Carlos Garcia, the for what they are doing, based on the grade is good, what made it make things right. Hispanic par- many public schools and inner- principal, at OLG said, “We are knowledge and the good of their so good? Is there anything in the ents have the reputation of car- city parochial schools have lost delighted to have Mayfi eld girls individual student, client or pa- room to compare it to? Imagine ing only if their child is behaving funding. As a result, many stu- share their talents so joyfully tient. your child’s frustration when he well; we send the message that dents aren’t exposed to the great with our students. This mutual In the classroom, kids are also gets a paper back with only a let- we care less about how and what lessons the arts teach in disci- exchange is good for us and we practicing their skills and they ter or number on it. they are learning. pline, creativity, and sensibility. hope this continues for many should be getting better at math, When he gets a C and there’s Araceli’s mom loves her, of Mayfi eld Senior School with years.” writing, or whatever. In order to no information, he just thinks course, but understands her its outreach program recently Also recently, the Downtown improve, they need to “shoot for a the game is over. This isn’t fair, daughter may not have the cour- organized a 3-day workshop in Dance Loft that partners with the target” that is clearly marked and it doesn’t help him learn, and it age or the resources to ask her the fi ne arts for the students of Los Angeles Theatre Company, up where they can see it. Let’s sends the message that the C rep- teacher to clear things up. As Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) performed an foray of dances think about this in terms of class- resents him. her advocate and her example in - Rose Hills. Freshmen to se- to show students the differences room expectations: Really? Is your baby just average? life, mom needs to be involved niors in three distinct areas of between hip-hop, ballet, lyrical, • Assignments are clearly worded In 2003, Dr. Douglas Reeves until Araceli is getting what she dance, theatre and music orga- tap dancing and modern forms • Students know, in writing, how and the Center for Performance needs from her teachers: clarity, nized activities for students of of dance. The hope of OLG is to the work will be graded Assessment completed a study consideration, and a fair chance all grades. Students learn basic continually expose their students • Teachers provide examples of that was sponsored by the Harvard to learn. dance moves, acted out theatri- to the Fine Arts through partner- what good, correct work looks School of Education. The study That’s what teachers cal sounds, and heard an acapella ships. like discovered some schools with 90 are paid to do. piece for the fi rst time. If you are interested in learning • Students have multiple opportunities percent minority students, 90 per- Next time – Strategy Two: kids Denise Shapiro, the Head of more please visit us at: to show they have learned the in- cent of whom are eligible for free trust their parents to be in control Fine Arts, was delighted to lend www.olgrosehill.com formation or mastered the skill. or reduced price lunch, have 90 of their education and Computing a hand and bridge our two com- or call 323.221.8187 Teachers send home some of this percent of their students getting GPA munities. The students of Our information and it’s up to you, the very high scores on state tests. parent, to make sure you read pa- How did they do it? Lisa has been teaching for 11 pers from school that your child Five things, no big secret: years and nine of those have says you need to sign. 1. A focus on academic achieve- been at Roosevelt High School Often, teachers will tell you ment (high expectations for real and she is also National Board exactly what your child needs to learning) Certifi ed. Lisa has lived in Hill- bring and do every day, and how 2. Clear curriculum choices side Village all of her life, at- they make their grading deci- (knowing what to do and how to tended Multnomah Elementary, sions. Ask for an extra copy of all do it) El Sereno Middle School and papers that come home and keep 3. Frequent assessment of stu- Wilson High as well as her chil- them together in a safe place. A dent progress and multiple oppor- dren. ALL SOULS SCHOOL CONGRATULATES TRACK TEAM You can honor a All Souls Track Team just ended place in their heat. In the 6th a very successful season. One of boys long jump event, Nathan family, neighbor, the track meets included the third Joyce – 6th took 2nd place in his educator or community to eighth grade Track team of All heat. The 4th grade girls long Souls School which competed at jump team Natalie, Nicole, and member in the two-day Mt. Sac Relays in Samantha took 1st, 2nd and 3rd Walnut. in their heat. THE VOICE The track team competed against The 4th grade boys also did on special occasions 6,000 athletes (60 schools) from well in Long Jump with Noah such as a Birthdays, 5009 Alhambra Ave. all over California. The Junior Guinto getting 1st place in his High team came back with 3 – heat, followed by Roman Kirk- Baptisms, Weddings, Los Angeles, CA 90032 third place medals and 2 – second bride for 2nd place. Jayza Simbe Graduations and (323) 221-2126 place medals. Congratulations to took 2nd place in the third grade the 2nd and 3rd place fi nishers. girls’ long jump event. The 50 Anniversary’s. Fax (323) 221-0901 2nd place fi nishers in the 100 – – yd dash had the most athletes yd dash were Paul Lima and Jack competing. 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It is available on the Library’s website: www.lapl.org * Dedicated Circuits or the direct link is: * Sub-panels http://www.lapl.org/resources/ FREE ESTIMATES guides/job_hunting (323) 221-0321 Lic# 593560 NaturalNatural YogurtsYogurts && FruitFruit JuicesJuices “JOE THE PLUMBER ” KrazyKrazy KoolnessKoolness JOSE WHOLESALEWHOLESALE ONLYONLY Great Healthy Fundraiser Alternative CRUZ for Churches / Schools / Community Organizations DRAINAGE PLUMBING SERVICES Plumbing Heating Electrical Free Estimates Guaranteed Services (323) 222-7228 FaceFace PaintingPainting LaLa CremositaCremosita 4334 Huntington Drive 2213.220.950713.220.9507 El Sereno, CA 90032 323.572.8223323.572.8223 Page 6 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 [email protected] JUNE 2009 A Senior Cries Politics At Early Age Boys and Girls Club By Matthew Murillo, Continued From Page 1 to the Lakers not the kids.) The For Help! 8th grade, Excel Charter Academy kids literally were jumping off The Host of NBA TV’s Fan the fl oor, cheering and clapping Night Ahmad Rashad was the Submitted By Ernestina Montellano Although Emanuel Pleitez, a Demo- to see them present at center crat candidate for congress lost against Master of Ceremonies. Also in court right in their own gym. Dr. Judy Chu and Senator Gil Cedillo, the attendance was Jerome Miller, Current Laker players includ- impact on the youth volunteering effort Vice President, Social Respon- ing Derek Fisher, Sasha Vujacic, was extraordinary. I was speechless walk- sibility and Diversity for Toyota and Sun Yue who is the fi rst Chi- ing into the campaign offi ce and seeing was representing Toyota’s Proj- nese Guard to play in the NBA hardly any room to have a seat to phone ect Rebound. and was the Lakers fi rst pick in bank. The warm welcoming is what made The Lakers have been involved the 2007 NBA Draft. Unfor- me come back over and over again. Es- for eight years with a program tunately most of the kids and pecially the fact that if he would win this designed by them called Read to adults present at the unveiling election, he would be the youngest serv- Achieve. This is a four part pro- did not know or recognize this ing Latino in Congress. gram that promotes reading and new player but will remember If my school, Excel Charter Academy, includes an annual reading chal- wouldn’t have required 25 hours of com- him as he makes his mark in the lenge in which the Lakers chal- NBA in the near future. Also munity service to graduate the 8th grade, lenge students to read six chap- I wouldn’t have been able to provide my on hand to help unveil the trans- ter books over the course of six formed space which includes a service and support to this campaign. weeks, book drives, Los Ange- The thought of doing community service library stocked with new books brought grief into my mind: would it be les Kids Enjoy Reading (LAK- and a renovated technology cen- fun and where I would get it done ? ER). The program has an ele- ter were Laker legends Kareem My sister Michelle began going to the ment called “Time Outs” which Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, campaign offi ce since its kick-off. She rewards students who take part Robert Horry and NBA great would always tell me how much fun she in the Annual Lakers Reading Bob Lanier. had with data entry, phone banking, and Challenge with a Lakers reading Fisher stated, “Boyle Heights canvassing all throughout district 32. One folder and bookmark as well as as well as other communities day, I decided to accompany her to the of- award prizes to the students who in the northeast are fi lled with fi ce and do my community service. Once I complete the challenge. These families and young people who stepped into the offi ce, I received a warm prizes may even include an ice always show up with so much welcoming. Everyone very nice, respect- cream party with Laker play- support at our games and it is ful, and polite. Especially, the main head ers, game tickets for a winning important to make sure there is of the campaign, Emanuel Pleitez. classroom or a pep rally at their a connection between not only The day had come, the day we had been school starring the Lakers! our fans that come out to the waiting for, May 19th. Everyone was so The Lakers are not only en- anxious on how the election would turn games and that we get to see on couraging students to become a regular basis but, the people of out. Mid-day, I knew I had to be at the active readers through the An- campaign and give it the last of what I had; our city, in particular the young nual Reading Program they are people, we are trying everything I went out to the streets of El Sereno. The also holding annual book drives blazing sun in my eyes, my not so cold we can to make sure there are water bottle, and the sweat rolling down in order to provide the resources opportunities for them to be suc- my face, didn’t bother me. I took pride students need to build the li- cessful and have access to things walking up the hills of La Calandria Way brary within the centers as well that normally they wouldn’t and Round Dr., making sure they had al- as their personal library. Lakers have access to.” ready voted for Emanuel Pleitez. While I have opened their 14th Read- We asked Fisher about how stopped at a shady place to rest, I refl ected ing and Learning Center in the he feels being considered a role on how much serving the community isn’t Los Angeles area and this one model for these kids? “Well this really what I thought before. is in Boyle Heights. The Lak- comes with this job, we can ac- If everyone would just stop and think ers collect books for the 14 cen- tively choose to embrace it and about how important it is to be part of ters throughout Los Angeles and be a part of it and accept it and your community- it makes an impact on Hawaii and in their current ef- do the things that continue to ex- everyone. I know that in my community, I fort the Lakers have been instru- pand the fact that kids are look- can truly make a difference which will not mental in donating over 5,000 ing at our every move on and off only make me feel great inside but, then books. the court, for me it is something I can look back The unveiling of the center and say “I made a that I appreciate and embrace, started out in the gymnasium my parents taught me to be re- difference in my that was fi lled with eager young neighborhood!” spectful and I try my best to do Give your family the protection they deserve boys and girls that utilize the fa- just that, I am fortunate to be in That is why in cility and community members, these times of this position.” economic crisis, volunteers and staff that help op- we need to be- erate the facility. As the LAK- Continued On Page 7 come one whole ER players stepped thru the door See Learning Center community and which led into the gymnasium help each other where the press conference was out. being held, the LAKERS were greeted by nearly two hundred kids and the usual cast of media reporters and cameras, (Usual

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Kareem Americana at Brand (231 S. people here today, I want to say is known for his “skyhook” shot, Brand Blvd. Glendale, 91204) that today all of this that you see which was famously diffi cult will host Excel Charter Acad- before you today all the camer- to block because it put his 7’2” emy’s fi rst “Celebration of as, all the media, all the players body between the basket and the Learning”. Excel Charter and VIP’s are here today for one ball. Academy is a middle school reason and that is you! This is Since retiring from basket- located in the Northeast Los Your Day, This is your moment, ball, he has been known as a Angeles neighborhood of City of Angels Students at Awards Ceremony today we are all gathered here coach, author, mentor and also Lincoln Heights. for YOU! Don’t ever let anyone has done some acting. Kareem Excel Charter Academy By Gloria Marquez the students. Students arrived with take your moment away, don’t Abdul Jabar, is also known as (Excel) is part of the PUC The third annual City Of An- their families; who came to of- be sidetracked on why we are the gentle giant in the room who (Partnerships to Uplift Com- gels Awards Ceremony took place fer support. The Arteaga family here – We are all here because was motivated and excited to see munities) family of schools. Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 5:00 presented music and Aztec dance. of you!” the young kids at the Center, he The school serves under-re- P.M. The Award Ceremony took Their daughter, Huitzli, is a student Fisher continued, “The NBA told THE VOICE “It is always an sourced students and is com- place in the Charo Building in El in City Of Angels at the East Los care program is not just about ongoing necessity to try to relate mitted to closing the achieve- Sereno, California. The awards Angeles site. Mr. Arteaga and his basketball it is about the people, to young people and speak with ment gap. The Los Angeles were given to recognize students wife, Eva, are very supportive of the people who run these com- them, to give them an idea of community is invited to at- for excellent achievement in all our school. They have participated panies, my fellow players and what they are capable of achiev- tend the festivities that will subjects. Teachers of City Of An- in every award ceremony; provid- all the organizations represented ing and hopefully by us being take place from 5-7:30 pm. gels honored their students and ing cultural performances and deli- here today have people. These here will inspire them to reach Events include: 7th grade praised the parents. Our school cious foods of Mexico. people all started from commu- for higher goals in their lives.” band and 8th grade drama requires hard work and dedication My future includes pursuing a nities and facilities just like this stated Abdul Jabar. performances along with aca- to fulfi ll the thirty hours of weekly career in cosmetology. It has been one, we all had very humble be- THE VOICE asked him if he demic showcasing from all assignments expected of us. Aside a dream of mine for many years. ginnings somewhere and for a lot could share with our readers grade levels. from being a student at City of An- With the help and support of the of us we started at Boys and Girls what has he been working on? The Celebration of Learn- gels, we are mothers, fathers, and staff, I know that I will achieve Clubs just like this one that are Kareem responded “I am work- ing has a dual purpose: to employees of all kinds. my goals and succeed in obtaining located across the country. ing on a documentary based on highlight the accomplish- My name is Gloria Marquez, I’m a prosperous life for my child and I played my very fi rst game my last book “On the Shoulders ments of the students and to a student of City of Angels High me. of organized basketball in a Boys of Giants: My Journey Through serve as a fund raiser. A por- School. I am working to achieve Club back then it was not a Boys the Harlem Renaissance” as tion of any item purchased my goals and complete the require- City of Angels is not only a and Girls Club in Little Rock Ar- he smiled and said “Hopefully from Barnes and Noble at ments for high school graduation; place to learn, kansas. The baskets were not as it will be fi nished by October anytime on June 16th will go as a single mother. City Of Angels but also a place to grow. nice, the walls did not look this 2009. It has been a long journey. toward classroom libraries at is an independent study school that Anthony Cubãs good but it served it’s purpose, I I have been working on this proj- Excel. Currently, in its third works with students one-to-one. A Senior at City of Angels have learned a great deal about ect for nearly three years now.” year, Excel is working on cre- City Of Angels is a perfect school High School, being a good basketball player We asked him on the success of ating a bountiful collection of for students juggling work and be- El Sereno site at the Boys and Girls Club, it this book. He stated, “The book books for its students. Come ing a full-time parent. also supported what my parents did ok, It’s kind of hard when in and purchase those last No two students are alike, and City Getting a High School Diploma is instilled in me and that was re- the publisher is not 100% behind minute graduation and Fa- of Angels works with each student the down payment on the spect. you, but the book has had some ther’s day gifts. Father’s Day individually to meet their particular rest of your life. My parents brought me up to good reviews and everyone that is on June 21st. needs. The teachers offer a curricu- Rafael Sanchez be a good person. The coach- has read it has enjoyed it, and I Additionally, the 8th grad- lum which is diverse and challeng- Student Worker es and teachers and mentors I am satisfi ed with those results” ers will highlight their com- ing; yet rewarding when complet- Class of 2008. worked with at the club were in- stated Abdul Jabar. munity service experiences. ed. The staff is always ready and fl uential in my life, all the hours We noticed Salesian Coach, Community service is one of willing to offer help, whether it is I spent there after school and on YAS ODA posing for a picture the graduation expectations. to prepare for the CAHSEE, or just the weekends playing games. We next to an NBA trophy adjacent Community service projects to get a re-evaluation of a current had to respect our coaches, our to the podium that was being include: political campaigns, assignment. team-mates, staff, janitors, and used at the press conference. We tutoring, and community Anne Kaplan, principal of City volunteers that were there to help learned that coach Oda has been clean up. Of Angels, was there to support us succeed and stay away from working at the Salesian Boys and PUC schools is committed to serving its communities. Providing Insurance and trouble. The bottom line is that Girls club for 6 years and he stat- Financial Services everyone in your life deserves re- ed “I am very proud to have led a Excel is grateful for Barnes Villatoro spect, this is one thing I want ev- girl’s basketball team last year to and Nobles’ support. Please Professional eryone here to remember as you Norman, Oklahoma and win the drop by the Barnes and Noble Services move forward in life.” Girls AAU National Champion- at the Americana at Brand The Center not only receive ship.” and continued to say “The and mention “Excel Charter FILING, TYPING,& a fresh coat of paint but a com- girl’s team was formed from Academy” when you make SHIPPING SERVICES your purchase at the register. plete make over which features a many Salesian Boys and Girls * Electronic Filing welcoming reading environment Club including girls from this fa- On behalf of the students at with new couches, tables, cabi- cility. We all had a great time, not Excel, thank you. 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Kids at Press Conference Continued From Page 7 they are important to this community and stimulate good character and leadership Our girls have a GPA average of 4.0.” that they are the future and will soon be skills that will propel our kids to become We asked coach Oda his thoughts on what representing this city in their own way. It productive citizens in our society. is happening here today at the center he is very important that we give them every We are preparing kids to become leaders stated “It is fantastic, it is a bright spot in opportunity to learn and follow the right in a world that desperately needs them, a a neighborhood that has been dark for a path.” clear example is our Madeline Salazar long time, and it’s going to shine every- We asked him what advice can he give who was introduced at the press confer- thing up around here” stated Oda. our young readers of THE VOICE? Vu- ence this afternoon.” stated Guerra When we spoke with former Laker jacic responded, “Believe in yourself, Indeed, THE VOICE agrees that one Robert Horry who is also known as when I was a young child growing up in of the highlights of the afternoon was “Big Shot Rob” for his many last sec- Europe, I knew that I wanted to play in listening to our own “Superstar” named ond clutch shots during crucial games the NBA, I believed in myself and had Madeline Salazar who will be graduating stated, “Our lives are a blessing, we are parents behind me that were very sup- from Roosevelt High School with a GPA very fortunate to be athletes in this great portive and told me if I worked hard and of 4.55 on July 2nd. Salazar has been sport and to be able to attend events such stay positive and on the right track ev- accepted to Massachusetts Institute of as this and reach out to communities like erything was possible. Keeping up with Technology (MIT) which is a private re- Boyle Heights which have families and my studies at school and following the search university located in Cambridge, kids who buy and wear our jerseys, these advice my parents gave me day in and Massachusetts which is considered a are the people who make us who we are. day out kept me out of trouble and fo- world-class private educational institu- We must get involved with projects like cused on my goal. Today, I am living my tion. It is on the top fi ve lists of Graduate this, We can be at other places doing oth- dream of being a professional basketball School destinations: MIT, Harvard, Stan- er things but events like this one is spe- player, Look at me, here I am in America ford, Johns Hopkins, and Princeton. cial to us because today we are helping today playing for the National Champi- Salazar received a Federal Financial kids in this neighborhood, tomorrow the onship!” Grant and a MIT Scholarship totaling person who may need help can be one of We asked him if he was not a bas- $52,000 to assist her attend the Universi- our teammates or our neighbor or even us ketball player what would he be doing? ty. Her plans are majoring in Mechanical Derek Fisher speakes to kids you never know” stated Horry. Vujacic stated “That’s a good question,” Engineering with an emphasis in Biol- We also asked him what are in his then followed up with “I would be an at- ogy and her long term goal is to develop Laker Legend Kareem Abdul Jabar future plans? He stated he has opened torney, a real good one at that, I would prosthetics. Salazar stated, “I think it is a reads to kids a couple of Mexican restaurants in San represent kids, I love kids and would do very interesting fi eld and prosthetics help Antonio, TX named “Ajua” he has also anything to help them” stated Vujacic people function normally. invested in a concrete company with a and concluded with “You see, whatever There are many people in underdevel- long time friend and said “I am looking it is you do, you do it your best.” oped countries that are Amputees, (peo- at all options to see how I can invest and One of the highlights of the day was ple who have lost a limb or part of a limb; expand my portfolio.” stated Horry with when the kids actually had some time to legs and arms) my goal is to help those a large humble smile. spend with the players during a TIME people have access to limbs so that they Jeanie Buss is currently the Executive OUT session. They were able to inter- can live normal lives.” Vice President of Business Operations of act, play board games, listen to their new Salazar has been attending the Boys the Lakers and attended school at USC mentors and role-models read books to and Girls Club for four years but became and studied business administration. them out loud. The expressions on the very active this past year. Salazar was Buss stated, “For us this is a great oppor- kid’s faces told the whole story. involved as a tutor at the Boys and Girls tunity to be a part of the community here Finally, we chatted with Richard Hu- Club and also involved with the Keystone in Los Angeles and to me this is what the gues, Board President, Salesian Boys and Program. Salazar is reporting to MIT on Lakers is all about, bringing the fans to- Girls Clubs of Los Angeles, Hugues stat- August 29th and THE VOICE will con- Sasha Vujacic plays Laker Monopoly with kids gether under the Laker Flag. ed, “It is so important for our kids to see tinue to follow her educational journey. This represents what we can do as an both NBA and WNBA players take the At this event not only the Laker players organization to reach out to the commu- time to visit our center and for our kids came to visit with the students but also nity to make a difference and connect at to learn about their struggles growing up had help from the Laker Girls, spouses a level that will leave a legacy of a Learn- in similar situations that our kids here are and parents of players. The Lakers came ing Center and reading room that will be going thru and be able to overcome and here today to contribute and instill the here for many years for kids to enjoy and succeed is a very positive message that importance seeking higher education in expand their horizons.” I’m sure our kids will remember for the order for the children of this community When Jeanie approached the podium rest of their lives” stated Hugues. to become confi dent, passionate readers to address the crowd she said “I love the Juan Guerra Executive Director, of the and role models for generations to fol- energy in this room it reminds me of Salesian Boys and Girls Clubs of Los low. the Staples Center last night” referring Angeles stated, “We are very fortunate to to the Game one of the Finals in which have the Lakers, the NBA and support- the Lakers took a 1-0 lead in the series. ing sponsors HP, Toyota really want to Salesian Boys and Girls Club kids anticipate the arrival of the LAKERS at the “This is the fourteenth learning center help children, today they would leaved a press conference held on June 5th to dedicate new Learning Center the Lakers have dedicated in this city” legacy for kids to learn from. We like to stated Buss. thank the many volunteers from the com- David Stern, NBA Commissioner was munity, parents and students who rolled at the dedication as well and shared with up their sleeves to make this project hap- THE VOICE “This is what NBA Cares pen within one week, we painted the does - in the middle of our busiest time gymnasium, the learning center and the we the NBA came out to give back, this connecting hallway all in less than fi ve is the DNA of the NBA, we have opened days, it shows how teamwork can make over 400 centers globally and every miracles happen. place we go, no matter if its an Exhibi- Kids often times feel disconnected tion Game, All Star Game or the Finals from these superstars and when they see the NBA is there.” them take time out to visit and donate to Sasha Vujacic is the shooting guard for their success it really connects the dots the Lakers, we caught up with him before and demonstrates to the kids that people he began to read to the kids at the Cen- do care about them.” Guerra has been ter and stated, “it is real exciting to come at Salesian for four years and have seen out to this facility and see kids cheer us everyone here step it up to make things on because right now we are represent- happen here. ing the City of Los Angeles, to me it is “We are dedicated in providing a equally important for us to show kids that creative, positive environment that will JUNE 2009 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 www.thevoicepub.com Page 9 LAPD OFFICER LAUSD KIMBERLY JEANETTE FLORES Crisis Is Out Of DOMINGUEZ AWARDED MEDAL OF VALOR Control MS. BOYLE HEIGHTS By Carlos Morales offi cer can encounter. By Brenda Canas On May 27, 2009, the the community to follow. As one handcuff was secured to Boyle Heights Neighbor- Kimberly is a Sacred Heart 25 LAPD Offi cers Were the suspect’s right wrist, without Teachers are losing their jobs and stu- hood Council honored Miss High School Graduate and Recognized For Bravery In The warning he turned in a clockwise dents are losing out on their education. Kimberly Dominguez at their currently attending Glendale Line Of Duty and Receives The direction and thrust his arm rear- Students are missing school and stand- General Meeting held at Pico Community College. She has Departments Highest Honor ward and around Offi cer Flores’ ing up for teachers but not knowing the Aliso Recreation Center. The always worked with children. partner’s neck. The suspect now Boyle Heights Neighborhood During 8th grade at Santa had the offi cer in a strangle hold. full story. On May 28, 2009, a Medal of A classroom full of 45-65 students Council (BHNC) gave her a Teresita Elementary School Valor luncheon ceremony was Offi cer Flores didn’t hesitate. plaque thanking her for her she would help younger chil- held at The Grand Ballroom at She jumped on the suspect’s is not only too much for the teachers to handle, but it also risk the student’s abil- contributions to the commu- dren who were having diffi - Hollywood / Highland Hotel. back and wrapped her right arm nity since she began her reign culty with their homework on This event showcases the inci- around his neck in an attempt to ity to learn. There has been $427 million already in October of 2007. the weekends by having her dents in which offi cers put them- restrain him. Other community agen- own tutor service at home, as selves at risk and “distinguished The suspect’s attack turned vi- cut. By midyear it will be $140 million themselves by conspicuous cious. He used his body weight cut. With the budget cuts programs such cies were on hand to also ac- a volunteer for the summer bravery or heroism above and to drive the offi cer he was hold- as sports, music, fi eld trips, and other ac- knowledge her distinguished at Guardian Angel, a home- beyond the normal demands of ing, head fi rst onto the concrete, ademic activities will be cut. There will and tireless efforts to repre- based business child care cen- police service,” according to the knocking him unconscious. Of- be fewer classes available, which will sent the community of Boyle ter in El Sereno with about 12 LAPD’s promotional material. fi cer Flores was unable to keep give us problems getting classes that are Heights. The Community children. Ms. Dominguez is Each incident of why they were her hold on the suspect and needed and it will take students longer Action Team (CAT) awarded also a member of the Boyle being recognized was narrated tried to distract him with three to graduate. Summer school classes have her a plaque in appreciation Heights Historical Soci- by actor J.K. Simmons, who punches to the head. She heard already been cut for middle schools and for her dedication in serving ety and currently works for plays Assistant Police Chief Will the unmistakable sound of the colleges. This has affected the students the Boyle Heights Communi- Small Business Administra- Pope on TNT’s crime drama, The unsnapping of the retention strap by delaying their time of graduation. ty for three years. Los Ange- tion under the sub division of Closer. Los Angeles Police De- of her partner’s’ gun holster. As Due to budget cuts, universities will les City Councilmember Jose SCORE. partment (LAPD) Chief William the suspect tried to reach for be forced to raise fees, giving students a Huizar from the 14th District Her goal is to become a suc- J. Bratton presented each Medal her partner’s gun, Offi cer Flores lesser chance to further their education. awarded her a Certifi cate of cessful entrepreneur and open to the awardees as elected of- made the split second decision to I thought that we are supposed to be get- Appreciation for her serving her own Dance School in the fi cials, LAPD’s top brass along, save their lives and fi red one shot ting help and encouraged to be success- as a positive role model and a Boyle Heights area. Thank and hundreds of friends and to the suspect’s head, ending the ful in school, but apparently that’s not truly inspiration for youth in you for your service. family-members witnessed the deadly threat. true. When doing budget cuts, where ceremony. The injured offi cer was trans- students even brought up? Decreasing Of the twenty fi ve offi cers, a ported to a local hospital where the chances of students to attend college record fi ve were women and one he was treated for a fractured is wrong. If no further action is taken on AUTOMOTIVE CARE of those women works in the left clavicle, a concussion, and a preventing budget cuts, you will be de- Hollenbeck Division. laceration to the left side of his priving us of an education. Offi cer Jeanette Flores, is being head which required three staples Current teaching teachers have been recognized for coming to the aid to close. He was also treated for given pink slips, to be replaced with of her partner after he was at- contusions and abrasions to his teachers that have been working in of- tacked by a suspect. neck and left shoulder. Offi cer fi ces for a long time. These teachers that This is the description of why Of- Flores was treated for a sprained have been working in offi ces for a long fi cer Flores was bestowed with right hand. time are going to have a harder time cop- Specializing in: Offi cial Smog Station the honor: Offi cer Flores is commended ing with students and may need special Tune-ups, Brakes, Infared Tune-Up On the night of August 9, 2007, for her tactics, attention to duty training. Offi cer Jeanette Flores and her and bravery while engaging a What is the point of having a teacher All Major Repairs Service partner, assigned to Hollenbeck violent suspect who had attacked union, if they are not allowed to protest? 44793793 VValleyalley BBlvdlvd Area, responded to a domestic an offi cer of the law and was at- GREG EISELE What happened to freedom of speech? EEll SSereno,ereno, CCAA 9900320032 violence radio call investiga- tempting to use a police offi cer’s Shouldn’t the teachers have a say in this tion at 5243 Huntington Drive, fi rearm against them. If it was and actually taken into consideration? ((323)323) 227-4774227-4774 ((CornerCorner ooff EEasternastern aandnd VValley)alley) just before 9pm. Upon arrival not for Offi cer Flores’ quick re- Students have been organizing many the offi cers met with the victim action, the suspect would have walkouts, sit-ins, petitions, and protest a female which was nine months surely shot, and possibly killed to help teachers, but it is getting out of RAYS AUTO REPAIR pregnant. The offi cers called for both offi cers. hand. Students are using this problem to Foreign & Domestic an ambulance after establishing Offi cer Jeanette Flores’ tactical get out of school. Most of these students that the pregnant woman had skills, teamwork, clear and col- don’t know the full story. been a victim of spousal battery lected thinking in an exception- Everyone wants to do something to and did received injuries. The ally dangerous situation, and her help this situation but students need to victim told the offi cers that her ability to function under the most common–law husband punched stressful, chaotic and perilous be in class. All of the teachers will be her in the face and stomach and conditions embody the fi nest tra- teaching in classes until July 1, why had run from their house. ditions of the Los Angeles Police not take advantage of it and try to learn After documenting the woman’s Department. something? As of right now the deci- 24 Hour Service injuries, Offi cer Flores stayed For these outstanding efforts, sions are fi nal. with the victim while her partner Offi cer Jeanette Flores is hereby In my opinion if a student doesn’t have (323)475-2193 went to their black and white to awarded the Medal of Valor. This 3.0 or higher and attend school regularly, get the reports necessary to docu- incident was reported in the 2007 they shouldn’t have the right to say any- ment the assault. While walking August issue of THE VOICE. thing. back to the victim’s residence, You may visit our website to re- LILI’SLILI’S TIRESTIRES Offi cer Flores’ partner saw a man trieve the full article at www.the- WANT TO SEE PAST standing on the sidewalk, who voicepub.com NEWNEW // USEDUSED TIRESTIRES matched the physical description The event was hosted by the ISSUES OF THE of the suspect. Los Angeles Police Foundation. 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Tu Abuelita Becky BIKE CLUB She was born and raised in VINNY “Creating A Hillside Village where her I am very proud of you. You Chain Reaction In family resides. did it! Congratulations. the Community!” Congratulations Marina Enjoy your summer and you can count on the family for B-DAY PARTY support and advice. JUNE 27th @ We love you! LINCOLN PARK Congratulations Tio Carlos “Chapulin” 3pm Erica Hilliard My Wonderful Daughter. CONGRATULATIONS, You are my shining star KIMBERLY graduating from Pricess Thumbelina! Santa Teresita School. Kimberly will be graduating this Your High School jour- June From Sacred Heart Elementary ney begins now. School, received the Robert M. Holstein Jr. Memorial Scholarship and the award “A person for others” She is very active in our community. Remember we will always remain 100% supportive of all your endeavors. God Blessing you Thanks you for all your for today, tomorrow and for ever. love & dedication to Julia & Esteban Hugs & Kisses! Congratulations Class of 2009 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 [email protected] JUNE 2009 Page 11 La Columna de Superación Personal Personal Finance: Sugerencias para la mejor y vivir una vida con may- el propósito de apoyarte a realizar Tempted To Cash Out Your 401(k)? Superación Personal ores gratifi caciones. tus metas, obtener más satisfac- Estimados lectores y lectoras Esa preparación pasa por irse ción y felicidad en la vida. Consider This... del periódico “La Voz”, en esta formando una Filosofía de Vida Algunos temas iniciales serán: edición estamos iniciando una que nos ayude a encontrar el El Sentido de la Vida., Carácter By Victor M. Quinones, CPA columna, que pretende compartir rumbo a nuestro destino en los y Capacidades., Autoestima., In- conceptos y opiniones para el momentos de logro o en los mo- teligencia Emocional. Many retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s allow partici- buen vivir y además, ofrecer sug- mentos de crisis. ¿Filosofía para Madurez emocional e intelec- pants to borrow money from their retirement savings. While it is your erencias con todas aquellas per- que? Para defi nirnos, posicionar- tual., Estabilidad en la Pareja., money, there are many things you should consider before tapping into sonas/grupos que nos escriban y nos a nosotros mismos y ser exi- Los Celos., El bienestar de la that retirement plan with a loan. requieran de ideas para resolver tosos frente a los retos que la vida familia, El Negocio Exitoso, La “It is a Loan, Not Free Money” situaciones en el área personal, nos presenta día a día. Comunidad Participativa. Entre One of the most common mistakes people make is thinking that familiar, negocio o a nivel comu- Algunas preguntas importantes otros temas..., Escribanos sus tapping into their retirement plan is the same as going to the bank and nitario. Los temas serán un refl e- en la construcción de la Filosofía sugerencias, sus inquietudes, sus taking some money out of a savings account. This couldn’t be further jo de las necesidades planteadas de Vida son: ¿Cual es el sentido opiniones, a nuestros correos from the truth. When you borrow money from your 401(k), you are por los/as lectores/as y estarán de mi vida? ¿Que es lo que neces- electrónicos: taking out a loan. Just like an auto loan or a home loan, this means you siendo abordados mediante una ito – quiero o deseo realmente en [email protected] & promise to pay back what you borrow. serie de artículos que contribuyan la vida? ¿Estoy utilizando toda superació[email protected] When you initiate a loan from your retirement plan, you will have a la superación personal, familiar mi capacidad para lograr lo que Idea del día: “El problema del ser to establish a repayment plan, which for most loans ranges from one y comunitaria. Pero, ¿que es la quiero en mi vida? ¿Me encuen- humano no es morir, sino jamás to fi ve years. The loan repayment will begin shortly and be deducted superación? tro viviendo el estilo de vida que haber vivido. Por ello es necesa- from your pay check automatically. Just like if you were to take out “Superarse es desarrollarse y deseo? Estoy obteniendo la felici- rio vivir la vida a plenitud”. any other type of loan, this will now be a regular expense that has to mejorar. Implica prepararse para dad, que creo merecer? be paid. enfrentar de manera adecuada los Los tips para la superación International Consultancy Offi ce Nasty Interest and Fees desafíos que la vida nos presenta pretenden ayudarte a defi nir lo “Muñoz & Associates” Another thing to consider before borrowing against your retire- y obtener mayores logros día a que es más importante para ti, Salvador Muñoz A.E & Rodolfo ment fund is in respect to the various fees and interest rates you will día”, iimplica también la capaci- a refl exionar y aclarar tus pen- Muñoz Psicólogo. be charged. Most plans charge a one-time loan origination fee that can dad para disfrutar de los momen- samientos, sentimientos y formas Consultants and Advisors be upwards of $75, regardless of the size of the loan. This means that tos de la vida cotidiana, sentirse de actuar alrededor de ellos, con (626) 927-9110 even if you were to borrow $1,000 and they charged a $75 fee, you’re losing 7.5% right off the top. No Summer School? In addition to fees, you also have to pay interest just as you would Communnity Improvement Project Have No Fear, on any other loan. The one good thing about the interest is that you Audubon Is Here! are actually paying yourself the interest. So, you are actually putting a Underway In El Sereno little bit more money into your account instead of a bank receiving the Spots are still open for all camp interest. A common interest rate is the current prime rate plus 1%. Los Angeles Neighborhood engagement process, a steering weeks. Even though school is out, Diminishing the Power of Compounding Initiative (LANI) is working committee of El Sereno stake- your child can still benefi t from Compounding interest is one of the greatest assets you have going with Councilmember Jose holders, the property owners and educational enrichment activi- for you in a retirement plan. Over time, the interest and gains on the Huizar’s Offi ce and El Sereno business tenants worked with ties, all while enjoying the great money in your account snowballs and can accumulate signifi cantly. stakeholders to restore the Thirtieth Street Architects, Inc. outdoors. When you pull money out of your retirement account, you are vibrancy of Huntington Drive. to design the improvements. The reducing the amount of money that can compound. While you are With the help of Community façade improvements, along with Enroll in Summer Day Camp slowly repaying the loan with a bit of added interest, this slow repay- Development Block Grant funds the new Barrio Action Youth and at the Audubon Center at Debs ment plan can adversely affect the rate in which your money can grow from the Community Develop- Family Center, the Council Dis- Park! if it remained inside your 401(k) as a whole amount. ment Department of the City of trict 14 Constituent Center and Join us in Debs Park for a fun- Some Consequences When Leaving the Employer... Los Angeles, LANI is overseeing numerous streetscape improve- fi lled adventure on the Arroyo As I mentioned at the very beginning, this is a loan and must be the Huntington Commercial Fa- ments, are beautifying the neigh- Seco. repaid. If you are to leave the employer who sponsors the plan, you’re çade and Signage Improvement borhood and helping to foster Spend an exciting week explor- still on the hook for the loan. In some instances you can request a Project which will benefi t six community pride. ing streams, hiking nature trails, coupon book and continue to make payments, but if you fail to keep small businesses on Huntington Construction is currently un- spying on birds and learning up with payments or cannot repay the loan in full, you will default on Drive North between Castalia derway and is expected to be about the spiders, snakes and the loan. and Rosemead Avenues. complete in early June. coyotes found in our big and wild When you default on a 401(k) loan and have not reached the age of The improvements will help To celebrate of the success backyard. You’ll be making arts 59 1/2, the IRS treats the loan as a distribution which would not only to restore this 1920s building, of the El Sereno Commercial & crafts and new be subject to income taxes, but an additional 10% early withdrawal enabling the property owner to Façade Improvement Project, a friends along the way! penalty as well. This can quickly put a big dent in your retirement rent three storefronts that have community event is scheduled The Audubon Center’s Summer savings. been vacant for over twenty for Thursday, June 18th, from Day Camp program offers a safe Final Thoughts; Understandably, life happens, and there are times years. New paint, awnings, brick 5PM to 6PM at 4927 Huntington and unique learning experience. when you really need some extra money. Ideally, you’d want to have restoration, signage and lighting Drive. Our trained naturalists will guide an emergency fund set aside to cover those situations, but for many, fi xtures, among other improve- Councilmember Jose Huziar your child’s exploration of the turning to a retirement plan may be one of the few options. Before ments, will transform this cluster and Veronica Hahni, LANI’s Ex- urban wilderness at Debs Park & jumping into a 401(k) loan, make sure you consider all of your other of storefronts into a cohesive, ecutive Director, will be guest the Arroyo Seco. options fi rst and have a full understanding of what borrowing from pedestrian friendly shopping en- speakers. Early drop-off and late pick-up your retirement plan will really cost you. vironment that refl ects the char- All community members are in- available Financial Aid is avail- To discuss your situation, or for more info about any kind of tax de- acter of the local community. vited to attend this festive event. able; call for details duction issue send us an email! Utilizing LANI’s community 323/221.2255 ext. 12 You may email your questions to me at [email protected].

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