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El Monte’s Kim Rhode Claims Victory at the 2016 in Rio in Games Olympic 2016 the at Victory Claims Rhode Kim Monte’s El FALL 2016 FALL Introducing “Rico” El Monte Celebrates Groundbreaking of the new Police Dog Rowland Gardens, New 71 Unit Condos The El Monte Police After a decade of planning and development, Department officially officials from the City of El Monte and Shining welcomed aboard its Rowland Company, LLC joined together in a Sept. newest K-9 officer, 15 ceremony to break ground on Rowland Gardens, Rico, to the police force a new 71-unit luxury residential complex that will on Aug. 16 during a feature a rooftop garden and children’s playgrounds. presentation at the Occupying a 3-acre lot on Rowland Avenue between City Council meeting. Valley Boulevard and Bessie Avenue, Rowland Gardens Rico, an 18-month-old will feature five two-story Spanish-style townhomes, 16 three-story contemporary-style townhomes and Malinois from the 50 contemporary-style three-story condos over a two-level basement garage. Czech Republic, completed his training at The homes will range from the mid $400,000s to the mid $500,000s and are expected to be available Adlerhorst International, Inc. in Jurupa Valley. beginning late 2017. El Monte officers selected Rico for his skills and high ranking over other police service-trained dogs. He will serve as an apprehension search dog under Free Job Fair Connects Community to Full-Time the supervision and handling of Officer Adam Girgle, with whom he lives and trains. Together, the pair Employment Opportunities will patrol and work 12-hour shifts three days per Job seekers from far and near made their way through week and will be on call for emergency situations. the doors of the Grace T. Black Auditorium on June 17 in search of employment from more than 50 companies at the City of El Monte’s annual Free Job Fair. El Monte on the Move! Men and women of diverse ages and backgrounds took advantage of full and part-time job openings New Transit Buses from such companies as UPS, FedEx, Amtrak, Offer Convenience, Caltrans, San Gabriel Valley Water Co., U. S. Postal Service, California Highway Patrol and dozens more. Comfort and Efficiency As one of the largest job fairs in the San Gabriel Valley, the event offered opportunities to work in customer service, sales, retail, manufacturing, administration, accounting, law enforcement and more. More than El Monte demonstrated its commitment to 50 job seekers landed jobs as a direct result of the fair. community access at the debut of its seven new transit buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 23 at the El Monte Metrolink Station. Back to School Fair Provides The clean-burning compressed natural gas transit buses began service Aug. 1 for a fare of 50 cents. 1,500 Children With Backpacks They provide local transit service Monday – Saturday and Supplies for New School Year within El Monte’s five color-coded routes (Red, Blue, Children preparing for the new school year got a head start with Yellow, Green and Orange). The new buses offer a new backpacks, supplies and haircuts at El Monte’s fifth annual more comfortable and eco-friendly ride and replace Back to School Resource Fair on Aug. 20 at the El Monte Valley Mall. the previous buses, which were in service since 2004. K-12 students were greeted at the entrance with their choice of The 32 foot El Dorado National EZ Rider II transit blue, green, red or black backpacks that they strapped to their buses seat 29 passengers, accommodate two chests as they made their way down the Valley Mall. Children wheelchairs and have room for additional stuffed their backpacks with notebooks, pencils, crayons, rulers, passengers to stand. The City funded the $2.78 million erasers, books and water bottles offered by dozens of sponsors buses through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan and volunteers. Transportation Authority’s 2013 Call for Projects and Prop A and C Local Return funds. City Plans First Major Sewer Improvement Project The City of El Monte will undertake a sewer improvement project along Johnson Avenue, Valley Boulevard, and Ramona Boulevard to Tyler Avenue starting in October and ending in January 2017. The existing 8-inch sewer pipe will be replaced with a 12-inch pipe to increase its hydraulic capacity and prevent chronic pipe back-ups. Most of the construction will be done at night to minimize traffic disruption. During construction, there will be some detours and one lane of travel in certain sections. Questions can be directed to Richard Ruyle at 626-580-2034. El Monte Police Department Implements Bulky Item Disposals Service Area Policing Model City of El Monte reminds residents to The El Monte Police Department is implementing a new community policing strategy that assigns patrol properly dispose of their bulky items by lieutenants to four geographical areas, affording neighborhoods the opportunity to engage closely with an calling Valley Vista Services at 626-336-5439 assigned officer to address needs and concerns. to schedule a pick-up. Avoid receiving a citation, as the first offense is $200, second A map of the four service areas is posted at http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/Government/Police.aspx, allowing residents to identify whether they live in Area 1, 2, 3, or 4. Lieutenants, also known as service area commanders, $500 and third $1,000. Bulky items include will provide residents and business owners within each area a department email address so they can be held washers, dryers, refrigerators, furniture and accountable to community inquiries. other large household items. The next opportunity to participate in a Bulky The four service area commanders are: Lt. Richard Cassetta, Area 1; Lt. Ben Lowry, Area 2; Lt. Ernie Cramer, Area 3; Item collection event is Nov. 5 at the and Lt. Peter Rasic, Area 4. Residents can email their respective Lieutenant at [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]. City Yard, 3990 Arden Drive.

Lt. Richard Cassetta Lt. Ben Lowry Lt. Peter Rasic Lt. Ernie Cramer

Prevent West Nile Virus The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) has listed El Monte as one of 11 cities in the San Gabriel Valley where samples of mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus have been collected. Please remove all standing water on your property to prevent mosquito production. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water such as neglected pools, buckets, puddles, and ponds. Mosquitos are most active between dusk and dawn. Remember to wear insect repellent.

Children’s Day Parade Community Presentations The Nutcracker Ballet El Monte & Harvest Festival Date & Time: Date & Time: Date & Time: Wednesday, Nov. 9 Sunday, Dec. 11 Events Saturday, Oct. 15 6 p.m. 1 and 4 p.m. 10:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Location: Location: Location: El Monte Community Center El Monte High Arceo Park 3130 N. Tyler Ave. School Auditorium 3125 Tyler Ave. 3048 Tyler Ave. City Council and Successor Veterans Day Ceremony Agency Meetings Trunk or Treat/Spooktacular Date & Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Date & Time: Friday, Nov. 11 of the Month Thursday, Oct. 27 9 a.m. 5–8:30 p.m. Location: Time Location: Tony Arceo Memorial Park 7 p.m. El Monte Community Center 3125 N. Tyler Ave. Location: 3130 N. Tyler Ave. City Hall Holiday House 11333 Valley Blvd. Bulky Item Collection Date & Time: Date & Time: Friday, Dec. 2 (Open House) Saturday, Nov. 5 6–9 p.m. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Location: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. City Yard Location: 3990 Arden Drive El Monte Community Center 3130 N. Tyler Ave. 34th Annual Christmas Basket & Toy Giveaway El Monte’s 34th annual Christmas Basket and Toy Giveaway will again make the holidays a little brighter for families in need. Families are encouraged to sign up with a liaison at their child’s school. Those who would like to donate or volunteer to assemble the baskets should call 626-580-2186. Baskets will be assembled on Dec. 22 at Madrid Middle School, 3300 Gilman Rd.

Santa Claus is Coming to El Monte Santa Claus and his merry band of elves are coming to town for the City of El Monte’s annual Santa Float, Dec. 5–20. Santa and his cheerful helpers will tour numerous neighborhoods and stop at local parks to visit with neighborhood children and pose for photographs given as Christmas keepsakes. Parks, Recreation and Routes, times, and stops will be announced soon. Check Facebook.com/cityofelmonte for updates. Community Services Department Hosts Holiday Activities in the Park Celebrate the Season at the 45th Annual Holiday House Families are invited to join in a variety of fun holiday The El Monte Community Center will be transformed into a Holiday Winter Wonderland as El Monte activities that will be held Dec. 26 to 29 and brings the community together to kick off the holiday season at the 45th annual Holiday House. The Jan. 2 to 6 at Gibson Mariposa Park, Lambert Park, Grand Opening event takes place Friday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. and the fun continues Saturday, Mt. View Park and Zamora Park. Activities will Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. include games, a field trip, treasure hunt, arts & crafts, kickball, basketball, soccer and much more. Park Bring your children to “Santa’s Workshop,” which will feature Christmas carolers, contests, games, prizes supervision will be provided between 1 and 5 p.m. and pictures with the one and only Santa Claus. Other day-of festivities include holiday craft and food on activity dates and program offerings will be held vendors, free arts and crafts, Gingerbread House Contest and multiple food and boutique vendors. between 1:15 and 4:45 p.m. Please call the Parks The Holiday House is free for the whole family. & Recreation Office for additional information at 626-580-2200.

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