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EEASTSIDEASTSIDE The El Sereno Bicentennial Committee produced the 50th Annual El Sereno Independence Day Parade on Sunday, July 5th. Family, friends Lincoln Heights community celebrated Independence on Saturday BBIKEIKE and neighbors enjoyed a magnifi cent event at the parade and later the June 27th. Over a thousand community stakeholders attended. The same afternoon at El Sereno Park for the Concert and Fireworks Show day was fi lled with various activities for the young and the young at hosted by Councilmember Jose Huizar. heart. The event’s main sponsors were The Lincoln Heights Neigh- CCLUBLUB These two events really tied this community together. It was great to borhood Council, Los Angeles Recreations and Parks, Dino’ Burg- CCELEBRATESELEBRATES see the Bicentennial Committee produce the parade and almost seam- ers, Councilmember Ed Reyes, and Give More Hope. lessly move on to the Councilman’s Concert and Fireworks show. It The event featured bands and DJ’s playing an array of music, 11STST YYEAREAR was a pleasant way to spend the afternoon and evening in our com- Carousel Rides, an Outdoor Movie Theater, food and a Community AANNIVERSARYNNIVERSARY munity. The parade started about half and hour late as the streets of Bike Ride! Huntington Drive and Eastern Avenue were lined with spectators. “The event was a great success and community stakeholders PPageage 2 Councilman Huizar stated “I was happy to participate, and I was very enjoyed all the activities, Lincoln Heights felt the warmth, not only glad to see that so many families came out to our 2nd annual El Sereno from the sun but from the warm loving feeling in the air, the kind Concert and Fireworks show at El Sereno Park. of feeling when you visit a distant relative.” stated Ana Salas who When I was elected to the City Council, I wanted to bring the Fire- works at Lincoln Park. Salas continued to say “I noticed many fami- WWHO’SHO’S IINN works Show back to our communities (El Sereno had gone 25 years lies gathered around the park ever so comfortably with their blan- without one) and it was great to see the thousands who came out for kets, chairs and pop-ups and Lincoln Park was the public’s social CCHARGEHARGE this event.” Louie Moreno from Sports Rap-Up came out to MC the living room.” event as he kept the audience entertained with raffl es in-between band Salas also recalled an exciting moment of the day was the re- OOFF YYOUROUR sets. Spectators enjoyed the musical acts and even had people dancing dedication and reopening of the Lincoln Park Carousel which took in the park. Community organizations had the opportunity to set up place at 12 Noon. Many children and families were in attendance as CCHILDSHILDS booths to fundraised for their cause. The moment everyone was wait- Councilmen Ed P. Reyes welcomed community members, families ing for were the Fireworks Show, the crowd enjoyed the evening. This and friends. A blessing of the carousel was performed by Father EEDUCATIONDUCATION is becoming one of those traditions that you can remember and look Will Wauters. PPageage 4 forward to next year. Continued On Page 6 See Lincoln Heights Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union Opens Branch in El Sereno, USA On Friday, June 19th 2009 balloons decorated the exterior of the new Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union Branch in El Sereno, located on Huntington Drive. Aztec Dancers, and Mariachi’s, were present to entertain approximately two hundred community members, staff and credit union volunteers who showed up for the grand opening event after a year of planning and construction. The El Sereno Branch of the Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union is now open for business. The anticipation mounted at the ribbon cutting ceremony, as guest gathered around the front doors of the credit union branch as Con- gratulatory Certifi cates were presented to the Chairperson of the Board Maria Gutierrez, by a representative from Senator Gloria Romero’s offi ce and Assemblymember Kevin DeLeon’s offi ce. Branch manager Luis Martinez and CEO, Connie L. Smith cut the rib- bon to the sounds of Mariachi music, as smiles from credit union em- ployees welcomed community members to tour the new facility. FFIREIRE See Credit Union On Page 8 LLEAVESEAVES Arroyo Vista Family Health Center 5 CLINICS TO SERVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LLINCOLNINCOLN ““CelebratesCelebrates NationalNational HHealthealth CenterCenter WWeek”eek” HHEIGHTSEIGHTS AAugustugust 99thth - 15th,15th, 22009009

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Call for an appointment or just walk in or call HHEIGHTSEIGHTS for a Mobile Clinic visit For more information please call (323) 254-5221 x 3220 PPageage 6 MEDICAL MOBILE CLINIC “We Care About Your Health” Page 2 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 www.thevoicepub.com JULY 2009 EDITORS Eastside Bike Club Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary MESSAGE new friends this year and par- Hello Neighbors, ticipated in many bike rides with other bike clubs, organi- Things are heating up as we zations and agencies through- head into the middle of summer. out the City and County of Los Enjoy the weather, get outdoors Angeles. As we celebrate this and BBQ’s, have a Beach outings milestone the group has grown with family and friends and try to an email subscriber list of a bike ride with the EASTSIDE PUBLISHER / EDITOR BIKE CLUB! nearly 300 bike riders from Carlos Morales We are proud to announce that across Los Angeles. Our rides THE VOICE is expanding our ef- are at a casual pace thru the GENERAL MANAGER forts to keep the northeast com- streets of Los Angeles and sur- Joe Rivera munities tied in with local news rounding communities. as it happens. We are inviting you Club members have partici- MARKETING DIRECTOR to follow us on twitter.com/voice- pated in the Pasadena Mara- Carlos Morales newspaper. thon, the LA Marathon, the We update it on a daily basis Chinatown Marathon, LA CFO with breaking news, events and River Ride, and the El Monte Sal Garcia community resources, its free and Gustavo Muniz Leads Eastside River Ride. We are planning a another great way to stay informed ride to the beach on July 25th PHOTOGRAPHERS with community news that is im- Bike Club Ride Down Broadway and a Midnight Ride taken Richard Canales portant to you. place in San Diego during mid September. Starland Francis THE VOICE congratulates the The Eastside Bike Club cel- to join us – Their custom low-rider Vicente Rodriguez Cal State L.A. Federal Credit The Eastside Bike Club regu- Union on their Grand Opening. ebrated their 1st Year Anniver- bikes were a treat for the commu- larly host organized rides twice sary with a bike ride of course. nity to see. This event would have SALES I highly recommend to all of our a week, on Tuesday evenings at readers take the time to visit this fi - We combined our anniversary not been possible without the as- 7pm and Saturday mornings at Erica Cornejo celebration with the festivities at sistance of Erica Cornejo, George Julio Torres nancial institution, they know what 8am. We encourage and invite customer service is all about, un- Lincoln Park on June 27th. It was Cabrera, Margaret Quiroz, Nancy the community to ride with us. fortunately the larger banks forget a natural synergy of community Aastrom, Bob Hidalgo, Gustavo All abilities are welcomed, give CONTRIBUTORS events that included the commu- Muniz, Maribel Valdez, Anthony Geroge Cabrera Jr. the most important reason they are us a try… You may be surprised in business – that is to“take care of nity being outdoors. Sanchez and Jose Carreon, thank Vincent Calderon of all the FUN we are having and their customers”. Stop by and visit 75 Bike riders came to cele- you all for your assistance and that you are missing! Jose Aguilar them and while you are there you brate the occasion. We had bike support. We meet at the CHARO Tom Williams can pick up a copy of THE VOICE riders from El Sereno, Lincoln The original club was started in BLDG (East Driveway), lo- Jaime Urbina newspaper every month. Heights, Hermon, Boyle Heights, 1893 near the corner of 5 points cated at 4301 Valley Blvd, in El Mark Overstreet Save the date on Tuesday, Au- City Terrace, Alhambra, Silver- in Lincoln Heights. Original Bob Hidalgo gust 4th as the LAPD Hollenbeck lake, Echo Park, Highland Park, Adriana Olea Division joins the rest of the coun- Eagle Rock, Downtown LA, China Town, Hollywood, Pasa- Teresa Marquez try taking back the streets with National Night Out. Checkout the dena, South Pasadena, Monterey Rafael Garcia details on page 6 . Park, Rosemead, South El Mon- Val Marquez We continue to ask for the com- te, Santa Monica, South Central, munities assistance and participa- Downey, West Covina, Glen- THE VOICE tion in this community publica- dale, Walnut and beyond show Is a community based news- tion. When you see news call us, up for the ride. Bike riders be- paper publication based in El if you have community resources gan to arrive at the park at 3pm Sereno and published once a or are looking for those resources, and started to decorate their bi- month. Our circulation consists call us. Get involved in producing cycles with Red White and Blue of 20,000 print impressions and a positive change in YOUR com- streamers, fl ags, bells, whistles 1,200 email subscribers. It is munity. and horns. delivered to residents and busi- My prayers are with the Balcorta Many community members nesses in the El Sereno, Lincoln Family with the passing of Marina were intrigued with all the bikes Balcorta, she was like having a Heights, and Boyle Heights, showing up at the park. At 2nd mom in my life, thank you for 4:30pm the Eastside Bike Club Real Ryderz Bike Club Enjoy The Rose Hills, University Hills and your advice and guidance. Emery Park communities. pedaled their way past the stage Ride On The Eastside Lastly I would like to wish my to the applause of the commu- Our growing network of com- mom a Happy Birthday! munity participation has made nity members. Our trek thru the city started towards El Sereno, this publication the primary Thank you for reading Sereno, CA 90032 our number headed north on Eastern Ave, members of the club would often is 323/221.7400 our website is source for local information. We west on Huntington Drive to Mis- race to Corona, CA and back on strive to make a positive impact THE VOICE www.myspace.com/eastsidebikes sion Road to the DMV parking all steel construction bikes, solid and you can follow us on twitter. on the community by reporting We are always looking lot to complete the 5 mile loop for rubber tires, and the roads were news that is seldom found any- com/eastsidebikes and email us at beginners. full of potholes and at that time [email protected] where else in the media to in- for suggestions, The rest of our tour continued only men were allowed to ride, it form, and educate this commu- down Lincoln Park Ave to Broad- was not proper for women to be nity on what is going on in their comments and Ride With The Wind way headed west past Chinatown, on bikes. “Live to Ride, and Ride to Live” front yard! concerns from into downtown LA, rode thru the The EASTSIDE BIKE CLUB We welcome community inter- two tunnels on 3rd and 2nd streets, was re-established in June 2008. est stories, and press releases. our readers. down to Little Tokyo, over to the We started the group with six 60% of all articles are written by 4th Street Bridge, headed to the members with the purpose of cre- community stakeholders Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights ating a safe environment for the THE VOICE reserves the right We value our readers and back to Lincoln Park. Many community to enjoy the simple to edit all materials due to space of the bike riders had never ridden pleasure of bike ride, promoting constrictions. input and feedback. to these destinations and really a healthier lifestyle. Our motto is THE VOICE is not responsible enjoyed the view from a bicycle “Live To Ride and Ride To Live” nor liable for any claims or of- seat. I truly take this to heart because ferings, nor responsible for Let us know what Cyclist then enjoyed a BBQ as many of you who know me I products availability that may be Fundraiser and a Raffl e with some was morbid obese a year and a you think. great prizes that were donated by half ago, I had the Gastric By- advertised. Opinions expressed local businesses. We like to thank pass Surgery in February 2008 in these columns are those by Buena Vista Furniture, Newland and since then have lost 180 lbs. the authors who wrote them. All What you love! Hardware, El Vaquero Restau- I credit the weight loss and my rights reserved. Reproduction rant, La Golondrina Catering, ability to maintain the loss to cy- in whole or in part without writ- What you hate! Dino’s Burgers, Taste of Brazil cling. It has truly turned my life ten permission from the editor is Restaurant, Johnnies Market, around! prohibited. Tony’s Subs & Salads, We R All One of our young bike riders Email: [email protected] What we are missing? In this together, Don Jose Depart- is only 6 years old, his name is Nancy Aastrom Wins 4301 Valley Blvd., Suite A1 ment Store, Aguilera’s Hair Stu- Anthony Nathan Sanchez and he Raffle Prize From dio, Davis Blue Print, New Metro rode along side of his father in Buena Vista Los Angeles, CA 90032 Tile, AFLAC and Fashion Mart. our Anniversary ride, he complet- Furniture 323.221.7400 What would you like to I would also like to acknowl- ed the 15 mile trek we mentioned edge the participation of the Real above. www.thevoicepub.com see in the future? Ryderz Bike Club for taking time The Club has established many Procastinators: If You Have NOT Filed Your Taxes Yet, Read This Now! Dear IRS and filing your tax return due can have us prepare your tax return already. There WARNINGProcastinator: I know take its toll...causing ulcers, eating at is still time! you’ve got enough stuff going on in your your stomach day after day. 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LA City Council Proclaims By Lisa Alva school, so he plans the workshops for Satur- MBA, NBCT days, and offers food, coffee and babysitting “El Sereno Day” for parents. “Parents need motivation too,” Councilmember Jose Huizar honors ran for mayor to honor my father and try Mechanics and parents have a lot in com- he explained, “they need to be able to gain El Sereno Stakeholders during a procla- to follow in his footsteps, he has instilled mon. They listen to noises, diagnose prob- their children’s trust and participate with mation at City Hall which recognizes the in me how important it is to give back to lems, come up with solutions, and handle them in their education.” All high schools in Town of El Sereno and the 50th Anniver- the community.” stated Santillan. Eddie very expensive products. For the mechanic, the East LA area have Bilingual Coordina- sary of Bicentennial Committees’ Inde- Santllan is an L.A. City General Services the product is a car that runs smoothly. For tors, offi ces and workshops like these. pendence Day Celebration. employee who is very much liked at City the parent, it’s the child who graduates and Hall. makes a smooth transition to real life. BUILD YOUR TEAM The Los Angeles City Council honored His father Lou Santillan is a former El Think about your mechanic. Why do you the community of El Sereno by declaring Sereno Honorary Mayor himself and the trust him? He has an attitude of authority, For the mechanic, knowledge is money. June 30, 2009, “El Sereno Day,” while For the parent, knowledge is power and the former Field Deputy of former Coun- like he has all the answers and knows what recognizing the efforts of the Bicentennial cilmembers Art Snyder and Richard Ala- he’s doing. When you leave your baby with trust you need from your child. What hap- Committee’s 50th Anniversary of staging pens when you don’t know? This is where torre which also served CD14. Art Sny- him, you have faith that it’s going to come El Sereno’s Independence Day Parade and der did accompany the Santillan’s for the out all right. your school allie (your helper and friend) acknowledging the newly elected El Sere- comes in. Allies come from everywhere, proclamation. Your child needs and wants to have that no Honorary Mayor Eddie Santillan. After the proclamation a lunch reception same trust in you when it comes to school. from offi ces and programs, they don’t have to be teachers. It’s probably better if your “El Sereno is the kind of place where was provided to those in attendance at the Just like the mechanic, there are some basic west outdoor foyer of City Hall. things you need to know and be confi dent allie is not a teacher because teachers are sons and daughters return home to raise often only interested in your child for one their own families and that’s why this Also present at the event were El Sereno of so you can have that attitude of authority. 2009 Bicentennial Committee President Last time, we discussed knowing your way school year, and they can’t be reached dur- proud community has thrived for all ing class time. You can fi nd your allie at any these years,” said Councilmember Genevieve Hall, Vice-President Violeta around the classroom – that’s important. It’s Urbina, Treasurer Maria Elena Garcia, also important to understand the report card, parent workshop held at school. Start with Jose Huizar. the Bilingual or Title One coordinator, an as- Recording Secretary Christina Lopez and have as much information as possible, and Honorary Mayor Santillan, was present Corresponding Secretary Martha Nunez, have an allie at school. sistant, a coach or any secretary. When you visit your school and someone is especially at the proclamation along with 60 other El as well as members Richard Canales and REPORT CARDS helpful, ask for their name, shake hands and Sereno residents, which included his fami- Amed Lopez, who is the past honorary AND GRADE POINTS make friends. ly and his father Lou Santillan. Eddie San- mayor 2008-2009. “Our principal stresses customer service,” tillan.gave an emotional speech, stating “I You know that your child needs to have a said Alice Prieto, who works in the Assis- 3.0 grade points average (GPA) if she wants tant Principal’s offi ce at Roosevelt. “Parents to get into college. What if she just wants come to us (secretaries) all the time. We to be a mechanic? That’s fi ne too, but you give them information on attendance, on send a stricter message when you tell your drug abuse, tutoring, paperwork – all kinds child that anything less than a 3.0 is just not of things.” Mrs. Prieto also says she will acceptable. send you to the right person if she can’t help. This ensures that he will be able to go “I treat every parent as if they were my own to college if she changes her mind later, and mom or dad,” she says. that she gets a good, basic education no mat- Your allie (sounds like “can I”) knows his ter what. Where does that number come way around the school campus and can point from? you in the right direction. He or she is in an Think of the letter grades as having a point offi ce, near a phone or email, most of the value: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points day. It’s his or her job to serve you. After and D = 1 point. There are no points for fail- you make enough regular contacts, this per- ing. (If your child fails a class, he will not son will begin to know your child and keep get credits for it, and will miss graduating an eye out for her. How powerful it is to unless he takes that class again during sum- have an adult at school looking out for your mer school or at an adult school.) baby; guidance, discipline and help times A typical report card has six grades for the two can really help keep your child on the six classes taken. Use the points for each path to graduation. EEll Sereno’sSereno’s communitycommunity membersmembers aattendttend CCityity PProclamationroclamation ofof grade and add them all together. An exam- Not only that, but when you want to fi nd ““ElEl SSerenoereno DDay”ay” aatt CCityity HHallall oonn JJuneune 30th30th ple: one A, two B’s, two C’s and a D equal the college counselor or fi nd out how many 4+3+3+2+2+1, or 15 points. Divide by six times your child was late to school, your al- to get the average grade for each class, that’s lie can tell you who to talk to, or fi nd out 2.5. Do you see why C’s and D’s aren’t for you. Your child will know that you have LIFE LESSON #1 good enough? Not only do they bring the an expert at school and respect you for it. grade point average down, they mean your He won’t be able to “end run” you by tell- child isn’t learning enough. Begin showing ing you something that isn’t true or sending your attitude of authority by sitting down you in the wrong direction. You will always with your child and fi guring out his GPA be able to fi nd out for yourself what deten- with every report card. INVEST tion hours mean or when tutoring is taking USE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL place. All this supports the third success strategy, which we will discuss next time: Experts agree that parenting is more than being in charge of your child’s life. just showing up. As parents, we need to If you didn’t like school or didn’t go as know more than our kids about getting to, far as you want your child to go, knowing through and around school, and your child’s your way around is diffi cult. But just like WISELY school is ready to help you. the mechanic who had to start somewhere, Dr. Arturo Ibarra, Bilingual Coordinator at and who gets dirty every day doing his job, Roosevelt High School reviewed a few of the so must you dive in and get “dirty” until you workshops – offered in Spanish and English know your way around your child’s school. – for parents. “We try to give parents infor- His life, her success, depends on it! mation and skills they can easily understand and use right away,” Dr. Ibarra said. “We Lisa has been teaching for 11 years and teach parents how to read progress reports, nine of those have been at Roosevelt High report cards, fi nancial aid and college ap- School and she is also National Board plications and graduation check documents. Certifi ed. Lisa has lived in Hillside Vil- We talk to them about planning for college lage all of her life, attended Multnomah and the future with their child.” Dr. Ibarra Elementary, El Sereno Middle School and understands that it’s often tough for parents Wilson High as well as her children. to stay ahead of their kids when it comes to “Best Kept Secret All Souls School in El Sereno” A Roman Catholic Church & School All Saints Catholic School Kindergarten through 8th Grade Serving the Community, Enriching Minds & Spirits For Over 60 Years All Saints Catholic School is accepting applications for students wishing to enter Kindergarten through Grade 7. Give your child the edge. A Catholic education is an advantage Kindergarten: Students must be 5 years old on or before for life. All Souls School is your partner in your child’s future. December 1st, 2003. For more information, visit the school campus at 29 South 1st Grade: Students must be 6 years old on or before December 1st 2003. 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Los Angeles Fire Authorities said awaken by one of the neighbors who did not know where he was, they all seven people including fi ve children started screaming that the house was lost their cell phones in the fi re as received non-life threatening inju- on fi re and to get out.” Everyone at well, so he was just waiting for him ries during a fi re at a four-unit apart- the apartment complex were asleep to show up. ment building located at the 2800 at the time. Pedro continued “Ev- We interviewed another displaced block of East Manitou Ave in Lin- erything was dark we could not see resident her name was Lydia. 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This was a person where to go, and she keeps crying [email protected] from the fi rst and second fl oor. As that in a matter of minutes became asking us where do we live now?, I 2430 N. Broadway, Lincoln Heights, CA 90031 fi re crews were starting to combat homeless. Pedro stated “It all hap- don’t have an answer for her” stated 2430 N. Broadway, Lincoln Heights, CA 90031 the fi re they witnessed several of the pened so fast, one moment I was Lydia as her voice began to breakup (Corner(Corner ofof DalyDaly && Broadway)Broadway) residents exiting the structure. asleep on my bed the next moment then could not continue with the in- The injured were treated and trans- its all gone, we all have to start over, terview. We noticed her daughters ported to an area hospital in stable we don’t have a change of clothes or clothing, arms, legs and face was condition and were being treated for a place to shower, or money to eat. still covered with black soot from respiratory distress and non-serious He showed me that even the shoes the fi re. PARTY burns. American Red Cross was he was wearing had lost its sole in We immediately began to call a called to the aide of 21 individuals the fi re. couple of churches in the area to see displaced as a result of this incident. In all the time I have spent as a if they could help these displaced RESOURCES 108 fi refi ghters knocked down the reporter with THE VOICE and in Angelinos. A couple of churches blaze shortly before 4 a.m. under the prior years as a freelancer camera- offered clothing and food. The command of Battalion Chief Dennis man working for an overnight news displaced residents did not want to Waters. The dollar loss is estimated crew, I have never witnessed the separate in fear that they could not to be $350,000 ($300,000-structure coldness of neighbors not helping reunite once they left there burned and $50,000-content). The residen- other human beings that needed down home, because they had no tial building complex was left un- assistance. ways of communication with each inhabitable, and a vehicle that was I asked Pedro if the neighbors from other. They decided to take my parked in the driveway was also the surrounding homes offered any phone number and were going to damaged. The cause of this fi re re- help, he stated ‘they have not even contact me when they got situated so mains under investigation. offered us any water” as his eyes got that we could coordinate the cloth- THE VOICE arrived at the scene teary. ing and food for them. We never that afternoon to take some pictures I was in awe that not one neighbor heard back from any of them. of the damaged home and to our offered them a drink of water or let surprise we ran into some of the dis- them borrow a chair, they were sit- placed residents that were still in a ting on the curb all morning and af- daze of what had happened to their ternoon just wondering what to do, home and belongings. with no where to go. We interviewed a male Hispan- It was very sad to witness this. ic that only wanted to be referred Pedro did mention that the RED KKrazyrazy KKoolnessoolness to as Pedro approximately in his CROSS gave them a voucher to Krazy Koolness early thirties. He stated, “I have present at a local hotel for three lived here for two years now and nights. He was waiting for one of have shared one of the apartments his roommates to arrive so that they with three other roommates, I was can check in at the hotel together but FaceFace PaintingPainting CONGRATULATIONS TO WEST POINT GRADUATE Daniel Warhank recently gradu- his fourth summer he spent a month ated from the United States Military in Germany and another month in Academy at West Point, New York England training with their armies. on May 23, 2009. His class had 970 During the school year at West graduates who received a Bachelor of Point he took the normal curriculum Science degree and a commission as and eventually received a Bachelor a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. of Science in German and Span- Daniel Warhank grew up in Helena ish. He branched Infantry and his Montana and entered West Point in fi rst duty station is Fort Hood Texas. June of 2005. During the fi rst and Warhank stated “I am thankful for second summer at West Point he my family back home and friends at went through Beast and Buckner re- West Point for helping me achieve spectively. These can be thought of this milestone.” basic training a normal soldier goes through after enlisting in the Army. Daniel your family in During the third summer he spent a Hillside Village month at Fort Leonard Wood Mis- souri and then served another seven are very proud of you. weeks as leadership training the New 2213.220.950713.220.9507 Cadets entering West Point. During Page 6 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 [email protected] JULY 2009 Lincoln Heights Day @ The Park NATIONAL LAPD Offi cers Get Break In CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Salas stated “We were pleased to have Matt Burch of the hit TV NIGHT Downtown Bike Thefts show “Operacion Repo”. Matt Burch also known as “Repo Matt” is OUT Undercover offi cers arrested Ramos and his girlfriend, Ale- no stranger to Lincoln Park’s events, he has been here before and I’m two 18-year-olds after they were jandra Morales, walking a bike sure he will continue to support our community” said Salas. By Sal Martinez caught walking an expensive down Spring Street. The offi cers Another great moment was hearing the Mariachi singer “Victoria bicycle down Spring Street in had the picture of Bellamy’s bike Aurora”. Many adults from the area got teary eyed as they remem- The 3rd Annual Concert/Fire- downtown Los Angeles. The ar- in hand and recognized it imme- bered the old merry go round that they rode when they were kids. The work fundraiser @ Hollenbeck rests were possible thanks to the diately. original merry go round was gutted by a fi re in 1976. “A wonderful Park was a public safety net- bike owner’s photograph and the “Turns out, Ramos and Mo- performance was exhibited by an Aztec dance team called “Danza working success for the Hollen- bicycle’s distinct appearance. rales re-stole the bike from the Mexica Cuauhtémoc”. They stole the show with their lively rhythm beck Division C-PAB (Commu- “I was so surprised and pleased back of a tattoo shop on Broad- and heart pounding drum beats. When Councilmember Reyes cut the nity Police Advisory Board). the offi cers found my bike,” said way just a few minutes before the ribbon everyone’s face lit up as they made their way inside to sit on a Our goal this year was to raise Bruce Bellamy, a 46-year-old, offi cers saw them,” Vernon said. horse or bench on the Carousel. That was it…that was the priceless added funds for a much antici- fi lm-industry worker. “The bike The arresting offi cers were able moment that I had been waiting for” stated Salas. pated 2009 National Night Out is my primary mode of transpor- to show that the couple conspired The reason for her excitement is that the Lincoln Park Carousel is that will attract 1000 plus resi- tation.” Bellamy had ridden the to steal the bike, then debated offi cially open for business and cost only a $1.00 per ride. She invites dents and highlight the award bike to the gym inside the Citi later whether to sell it or keep it. the community to come by and visit on Saturdays and Sundays, they winning Hollenbeck Commu- National Bank building on June “Based on the investigation, we are open from 12Noon to 6PM, this is a great place to remember old nity Police Station. 30th, around 5 PM. When he know this couple did not origi- memories and start new ones. Community Based Organiza- came out 90 minutes later, his nally steal the bike from Bellamy, THE VOICE had the opportunity to also speak with Monika Rueda, tions like Boyle Heights Wolf lock was cut and the $1,400 com- but they’re still responsible for one of the organizers of the event and enthusiastically stated “WHAT Pack, Pico-Aliso Girl Scouts, petition racing cycle was gone. stealing the bike, nonetheless.” A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION IT WAS!!!! Rueda, is the Presi- LAYOM, BHNC, Variety Boys “Mr. Bellamy had done ev- Ramos and Morales were booked dent and Co-Founder of Give More Hope Inc., a non-profi t organiza- & Girls Club, Victory Outreach erything correctly,” said Lt. Paul for Grand Theft and their bails tion that assists in restoring hope in communities and families utiliz- as well as Jarritos, English and Vernon, head of detectives down- were set at $20,000. ing music, education, rehabilitation and biblical principals. She grew Spanish radio stations and other town. “He locked his bike with a According to statistics for this up on Sichel St and Main St just a couple of blocks from the Lin- local agencies present and too quality lock and documented his year, nearly 80% of the down- coln Park, she attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary and High many to mention, have pledge ownership. What really helped town stolen bicycles have been School. there support to join in an mak- us was his photograph and the taken between noon and mid- Rueda stated “Little did I know that I would be back 30 something ing the 26th annual National fact this bike was unique.” night; the top days to have a bike years later to work with George Pantazis on this years 4th of July Night Out against crime a qual- Police downtown have been stolen are Mondays, Wednes- Celebration at Lincoln Park. It was a great honor to be invited to ity public safety event. battling a slew of bike thefts this days, and Fridays. Ten of the 52 co-sponsor this year’s event. In the process, I ran into many old class- We invite the VOICE readers year, 52 to date. One-third of the stolen bikes were taken from one mates and friends and made many new acquaintances.” to be part of our fun festive Night thefts have occurred between 5th of two libraries downtown, the “Being back at Lincoln Park was AWESOME!! We saw people of Out Against Crime, this unique and 7th Streets, and Figueroa to Central branch on 5th Street, and all ages enjoying the day and evening. I witnessed joy and happiness crime & drug prevention event Hill Streets. “More and more the Little Tokyo Branch on 2nd on many peoples faces, I watched sons dancing with there moms to for all ages has been scheduled residents and workers are riding Street. the sounds of our special entertainment provided by, the eastside’s for Tuesday, August 4, 2009, for bicycles as part of the downtown, “We’re looking for any infor- own “TIERRA” as others slow danced with there signifi cant other more info contact Hollenbeck urban experience, and this area mation to help identify the bike during the Grammy winning signature song “Together”. It warmed Division Community Relations represents popular shopping and thieves downtown,” Vernon said. my heart and to be honest, it brought tears to my eyes.” stated Reuda. 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Lincoln Heights resident Janice Guzman takes in some water at a pitstop in Boyle Heights’s Mariachi Plaza. The Community Bike Ride was part of the Lincoln Heights Independence Day Celebration. Half A Ton Of Illegal Fireworks Seized From Boyle Heights Home LaLa CremositaCremosita On Thursday, June 18th, Members of the with conducting the illegal sale, Offi cers San Gabriel Valley Arson Explosives Task recovered nearly 100 pounds of illegal fi re- Force seized more than half a ton of illegal works from the trunk of the vehicle they 323.572.8223323.572.8223 fi reworks from a residential neighborhood were driving” stated Kabala. in Boyle Heights, preventing a potentially After the arrest our investigators soon explosive and deadly situation, authorities found out about the whereabouts of three stated at a press conference. possible locations that were involved with Three people are facing possible felony the illegal operation. Investigators then ob- ProvidingProviding professionalprofessional andand charges in connection with the seizure of tained search warrants for three locations more than a half-ton of illegal fi reworks at which were in South Los Angeles, Boyle friendly service to our customers. a Boyle Heights residence” stated Alham- Heights and Lincoln Heights. friendly service to our customers. bra Fire Department Assistant Chief John At the South L.A. location, a small Kabala. “Given the amount of fi reworks amount of illegal fi reworks were retrieved in the residence, and the densely populated from the bedroom of one of the suspects. area, we could have had a detonation of all The big payoff was found at a home in AA NeighborNeighbor YouYou CanCan CountCount On!On! that material, and it would have destroyed a Boyle Heights in the 550 block of South good portion of the block, or several hous- Mathews Street across the street of Hollen- es,” said Kabala. beck Middle School and Roosevelt High Investigators were led to the home after Schools. Alhambra Fire Department Arson Investi- Kabala stated “It was stored all over the gators came across an ad on craigslist (an house ... In the living room, the hallway, in WWilliamilliam AparicioAparicio internet website that offers free classifi ed cabinets,” We seized approximately 1,200 ads), While surfi ng the web we found an pounds of fi reworks during the operation.” TTAXAX PREPARATION,PREPARATION, INCINC individual selling the contraband and our Several Law enforcement agencies assisted investigators began corresponding and with the investigation including police and NNextext toto RROMEYSOMEYS CCAFEAFE & AAcrosscross FFromrom LLincolnincoln HHighigh eventually arrangements were made for the fi re investigators from Alhambra, South exchange of the illegal fi reworks for mon- Pasadena, Monterey Park, Sierra Madre ey” stated Kabala. and the California Highway Patrol. We Our Investigators set a meet up location used the Pasadena agency and the CHP be- at the Kohl’s parking lot in Alhambra at cause they have explosives detection dogs, ((323)323) 2223-348623-3486 the corner of Fremont and Mission Road. stated Kabala. The three persons arrested “A man and woman showed up at 9 a.m. were later identifi ed as Armando Belman, 33510510 NNorthorth BBroadway,roadway, LLincolnincoln HHeights,eights, CCAA 9900310031 and we made an arrest after they proceeded Francisco Chavez and Lai Ching. JULY 2009 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 www.thevoicepub.com Page 7 By Price of Failure: Cut Offi cials Salaries in Half Ron Kaye They are the na- bankruptcy the most likely way grievances. might send our public servants where the rest of us are trying to tion’s highest paid out of LA’s fi nancial troubles. Now, the time has come for the message that they have lost make ends meet. municipal offi cials They tripled the trash fee with them to pay the bill for their fail- the confi dence of the people.. Doug Epperhart of the Coastal - the Mayor, City At- the promise of hiring more cops ure. There are many changes that To cut our elected offi cials’ sal- San Pedro Neighborhood Council torney, Controller and but put the money into the pockets need to be made to right the ship aries in half will only take a slight proposed the Charter Amendment 15 Council members. But they of all city workers, used the DWP of the city but let’s start with mak- change in the City Charter’s Ar- and will head the organizing com- don’t earn their pay, their squad- cash cow and its soaring power ing is simple and personal. ticle II, Section 218 (a) (1): mittee to mount what will require rons of staff members, free cars, and water rates to fund useless “Members of the City Coun- a massive public campaign to get slush funds or long list of perks. poverty programs, allowed over- Let’s cut their salaries in half. cil shall be paid a salary equal to the salary reduction measure on They are guilty of turning development to ruin the quality of that prescribed by law for judges the ballot. politics into a pay-to-play scam, life, bungled everything from bill- That means the Council mem- ...The Controller shall be paid Some 240,000 valid signatures selling out the public to unions, boards to pot shops, killed hopes bers’ $180,000 salaries would a salary that is 10% more than on petitions will be needed and developers, contractors, lobby- for a new Children’s Museum and drop to $90,000 more or less when that of a Council member...The we’ll have six months to gather ists and anyone else buy them ex- revived Southwest Museum while other big cities pay their legisla- City Attorney shall be paid a sal- them once the Charter Amend- pensive meals with costly wines, putting hundreds of millions of tors. Cut in half, the Controller ary that is 20% more than that of ment is certifi ed. stuff bundles of $1,000 checks dollars into hands of billionaire would get roughly $100,000, the a Council member. The Mayor There’s a lot of things of greater into their campaign war chests or Phil Anschutz and his LA Live City Attorney $110,000 and May- shall be paid a salary that is 30% importance in the grand scheme otherwise keep them in offi ce. and Staples Center projects. or $120,000. more than that of a Council mem- of things that need to be fi xed but They have squandered billions Their crimes against the people On Saturday, participants in the ber.” let’s start somewhere that every- of dollars and run up massive would fi ll an indictment dozens Saving LA Project’s Town Hall All that we have to do is in- one can understand. budget defi cits that mean basic of pages long if each of the city’s voted 23-1 to take the lead ir orga- sert the word “half” after equal services to the public are being nearly four million citizens were nizing the campaign for a half-off and princes and princesses will slashed and make the prospect of given the opportunity to list their sale at City Hall -- something that be brought to the economic earth About Ron Ron Kaye is the former editor of the Los Angeles Daily News where he spent 23 years helping to make the newspaper the voice of the San Fernando Valley and fi ghting for a city government that serves the people and not special interests. 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He then relocated Fran- Why did the Mayor take over ity – get the picture? by this alleged shooter, that pos- achi music, as smiles from credit co’s Auto Parts from across the ten troubled schools from Los sibly could have been prevented union employees welcomed com- street where it was situated next Angeles Unifi ed School District This program funds School Dis- – get the picture? munity members to tour the new to what was the old El Sereno Li- (LAUSD) to “FIX” and appoint tricts for student meals, for “eli- Thus please now ask your read- facility. The new branch is locat- brary. a Gang Czar; and as for the year gible” students (approximately ers to ask our elected and their ed at 4989 Huntington Dr North, Franco’s Auto Park became an ended June 30, 2008 LAUSD 70% plus at LAUSD) who are staff to have School Districts, in El Sereno, and offers checking, El Sereno Icon during the 80’s Staff continued to fail to notify progeny from low-income fami- staring with LAUSD to begin to savings, loans, and other banking and 90’s. In 2002, Franco’s Auto approximately 11,000 families lies, as defi ned by the State’s send an automated letter, at no products and services. Credit parts closed shop and went into that their progeny were “not- CalWORK’s system, adminis- new costs, only savings from the Union membership is available a construction of the El Palmar in-school” at least three times; tered by the LA County DPSS, current manual process, as a way to those who live, work, worship Banquet Hall. His daughter Ma- while the City Education GURU and only “validates” attendance to create an early warning sys- or go to school in El Sereno, as ria Franco and her husband ran Marshall Tuck and the City Gang manually annually. tem, for parents to learn where well as faculty, staff and students the operation which also soon GURO Jeff Carr have no answers And, currently parents and their progeny are (after three tru- of the University. became a community icon, many or even a response when asked? or guardians collect monthly ancies); to public entities, like the Weddings, Quinceañeras, and In LA County the number was “welfare checks”, as defi ned by City and County agencies to have THE TRANSFORMATION OF Chamber of Commerce Comedy in excess of 15,0000 students for law, with little or no automated a Student Attendance Review A COMMUNITY Nights were held there. the year ended June 30, 2008? accountability in place; while Board hearing (after fi ve truan- In 2008 the Cal State L.A. Currently there is at least one schools also collect funding cies) , and to LA County offi ces The Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Federal Credit Union leased the State promulgation as to “ac- called Title I, based the meals’ (LACOE and DPSS) via automa- Union building has seen a couple property from the Franco Fam- countability”, which is State Ed- program attendance criteria. tion dealing with those students of transformations in its time. ily to built the organizations 2nd ucation Code Section 48200 et. A simple CPA type forensic “not in school” (after nine truan- “Dean Sweeney, purchased the branch. The fi rst branch is locat- Seq. This law requires the report- accounting analysis was pre- cies to determine if a sanction of four lots at the corner of Drysdale ed near the North Entrance to the ing to a parent and or guardian, pared that compared data vari- a “welfare check” payment is ap- Avenue and Huntington Drive in Cal State L.A. Campus at Valley the City and the County when a ances reported to the California propriate as is the law within the the early 70’s with the dream of Blvd and Mariondale Ave. progeny was not in school in ex- Department of Education (CDE) State CalWORK’s system). constructing a “Super Gas Sta- We are sure that the new branch cess of certain time frames. by School Districts electronically In closing, is it not time to do tion” as it was called then, now will become another community Most recently it was learned with the data reported manually in LA County what is done in at they are called a convenient store Icon for El Sereno as this commu- that in San Bernardino County to the State Controller’s Offi ce least Orange County, Kern Coun- or mini marts /gas stations.” stat- nity continues to transform itself Student school truancies were (SCO). Why not now also assist ty, and San Bernardino County? ed, Lucio Franco. from an “Auto Parts Town” to a reduced by 60% after they imple- me in asking for data accountabil- According to Franco, In the late vibrant community service ori- mented accountability and data ity and review at the State level Yours truly, 50’s thru the early 60’s there was ented town. Take a look back on sharing of Student Attendance; to save dollars from processing Thomas D. Carter, CPA – AKA a Gas Station at that same inter- how Huntington Drive, our main and thereby reducing the drop- waste and potential frauds? Mr. Searchlight shining his light section, and if you look carefully thoroughfare of El Sereno has out rates. And, now is it not time to hold on the truth the plate which held the large gas been changing before our eyes in Please note that in 2007, the LA County accountable and not Sherman Oaks, CA. station sign is still bolted down the last couple of years; The El leave residents in harms way as near the intersection.” Sweeney’s Sereno Library, the Constituent dream evaporated as the now fa- Center / Barrio Action Youth and mous “Oil Embargos” in 1973- Family Center, Academia de Se- 1974 hit the US market. (I re- millas Charter School, Hecho en member waiting in long gas lines, Mexico, El Vaquero Restuarant, 50 cars in front of me waiting to Warehouse Shoe Sales, El Puerto SUPPORT YOUR pump gas on an “even numbered Escondido, Taste of Brazil, Fash- day” based on my license plate ion Mart, and now the addition to number.) the Cal State L.A. 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SHAMROCK BASE CORP 4th Annual DOG DAYS OF SUMMER PET ADOPTION FESTIVAL The Friends of Hermon Dog Park will host the “Dog Days of Summer” A Pet Adoption Festival at Hermon Dog Park, “Where friends don’t let “Keeping Los Angeles furry friends go home alone”. The event is being Moving Forward” co-sponsored by the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council. www.shamrockbase.com The event takes place on Saturday, July 18, 3100 North Broadway 2009, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Northeast Los Lincoln Heights, CA 90032 Angeles community of Hermon, at the Sycamore- shaded Hermon Park. This free event is open to the public and the Dog Days of Summer features 323/223-2366 fun for all the family, there will be booths show- casing pet services, supplies, demonstrations, ac- tivities, and adoptable pets from all over the city and county will be the featured attraction. Some of the agencies exhibiting include City of Los Angeles Animal Services, Los Angeles County Animal Care, and the Pasadena Humane Society. Each rescue organization will bring its most eager, adoptable animal companion’s dog, cats, rabbits, OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE! and other surprise adoptables all of them ready to Residential & Commercial New Construction. and Remodel- steal hearts. ing Animal service providers will include sitters, groomers, and trainers, and back for thrilling, heart- * Trouble Shooting warming return engagements, dog agility demos * Meter Upgrades (Look, there she goes… WHOOSH!) and the ever- * Fans – All Types popular “Puppy Parties” that help train energetic and eager young pups to the free and friendly world * Air Conditioning Circuits of off-leash dog parks. In addition, L.A. Animal * Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Services will offer on-site micro-chipping, to help * 220V Circuits owners locate lost pets -prices for this service have * Spa/Jacuzzi Hook-ups been reduced to a special low cost of only $25. * Smoke Detectors Hermon Park is located at 5568 Via Marisol, L.A. 90042 (between Monterey Road and the Ar- * Dedicated Circuits royo Seco Parkway/110 Freeway.) * Sub-panels Additional information on the event will be avail- FREE ESTIMATES able at www.hermondogpark.com (323) 221-0321 JULY 2009 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 www.thevoicepub.com Page 9 Balancing the Budget: Reducing Health Care Costs WANT THE Submitted by Jim Henderson, Esq. Consider that the cost of heart bypass surgeries are unnecessary. disease in California in 2009 is es- Angioplasties fare no better. The NEWS SCOOP! Another budget crisis looms in timated to be $48.36 billion with Occluded Artery Trial, reported in California - yet again. Controller Medi-Cal’s share being $8.22 bil- the New England Journal of Medi- FOLLOW US ON John Chiang warned June 24, that lion, with private insurance, patient- cine in 2007, and the COURAGE California will not be able to pay all out-of-pocket and Medicare picking Trial, also reported in the same http://twitter.com/voicenewspaper of its bills as of July 28th unless a up the balance. The fi gures for dia- journal in 2007, revealed that angio- balanced budget is adopted. betes is just as staggering: estimated plasty did not reduce the occurrence at $36.01 billion for 2009, with Me- of repeat heart attacks or heart fail- The chances of that occurring? di-Cal’s share being $6.12 billion. ure. In fact, there was an increase in 40 - 60% Of Articles Published In Don’t bet on it. You can’t do it For both diseases costs grow at 8% repeat heart attacks among patients with fake cuts. annually. For heart disease, bypass receiving stents. THE VOICE surgery (at $40,000 to $100,000 By contrast a study reported in the The latest proposal by the Dem- each procedure), and angioplasty (at Journal of the American Medical As- Are Submitted By ocrats which failed to pass on $30,000 to $40,000 each procedure), sociation showed a healthy diet and Wednesday June 24th, was to shave picks up the lion’s share of these ex- lifestyle could cause a 91.0% mean Our Community $23.2 billion off the defi cit by such penses. With diabetes, it is not just reduction in frequency of chest pain ploy as evaporating $7.2 billion in the lifetime cost of drugs or insulin episodes in three weeks. Chest pain TO INFORM, bookkeeping maneuvers, and post- that is the problem, but managing (angina) is the primary legitimate poning $1.2 billion in state employ- the complications during long term reason for recommending surgery. and EDUCATE ees’ salaries by issuing the June treatment: heart disease, stroke, obe- The next level of benefi t from di- 2010 paychecks at 12.01 a.m. on sity, neuropathy with amputations, etary therapy was established when a July 1 instead of June 30, thus creat- retinopathy with blindness, kidney healthy diet was found to reverse the ing 11 months in one fi scal year and failure with dialysis and disability underlying disease (atherosclerosis) Art Estrada 13 months on the future fi scal year, payments. in 82% of patients in one year. President unless the trick is continued year to In contrast, the expense of intensive Since the Western diet is agreed by Offi ce 323/222-0206 year. Fake cuts by our governor are lifestyle and nutritional treatments is all to be the cause of this epidemic Fax 323/222-2645 no better. Chaing suggests deferring usually a one time insignifi cant cost, in heart disease and diabetes, should Cell 626/255-5181 $1.7 billion in school funding until with the lifelong reversal of heart not diet be the fi rst place to look for the next fi scal year, while obligating disease and diabetes - so long as the prevention and the cure? Is this not SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS the school districts to run the state- patient continues a healthy lifestyle common sense, seeing that drugs mandated programs! Is no lawmaker and diet. The famous Dean Ornish and surgery never cure diseases nor Security @ Film Locations prepared to make the hard common heart disease reversal program costs restore health, but only manage our Executive Protection * Estate Security sense choices in cutting spending? $7,500 and Weimar Institute runs symptoms at a price? A very high Private & Background Investigations California’s credit card is max’ed a three week program for about price indeed. AB1478 makes com- out. $5,000. The Coronary Health Im- mon sense. [email protected] AB1478 (Ammiano) can provide provement Program (CHIP), run 4301 Valley Blvd, Suite A7, Los Angeles, CA 90032 California with a painless way of re- by Dr. Hans Diehl, has over 50,000 Jim Henderson, Esq. ducing the defi cit and helping to bal- graduates who have been saved sur- Is the Author of Indicted! ance the budget. This bill can poten- gery and drug side effects. The People versus the Medical and tially save Californians billions of The medical and scientifi c basis Drug Cartel dollars, including billions now being for choosing intensive lifestyle and spent by Medi-Cal on unnecessary nutritional therapy is abundant, even bypass surgeries and angioplasties, as the evidence exposes the failures and in managing diabetes and its of bypass surgery, angioplasty and life-threatening complications. the tight control of blood sugar in AB1478 calls for freedom in medi- diabetics. Three major studies, the OLD SCHOOL cal choice. It requires physicians Veterans Administration Coopera- POLICE WORK in non-emergency heart disease and tive Study, the Coronary Artery Sur- diabetic cases to give their patients gery Study and the European Coro- By Monica Harmon the option of choosing lifestyle and nary Artery Study, all show that, Two of LAPD’s Hollenbeck pa- nutritional treatments instead of the expect for left ventricle damage, trol offi cers, Isaac Lowe and Carlos customary surgery and medications bypass surgery did not prolong the Ayala were on routine patrol in the for the lifetime of the patient. What life, decrease death rates, or prevent area of Fickett and Malabar on the difference would this make to Cali- future heart attacks. Leading phy- morning of Mother’s Day, when fornia’s bottom line? sicians say that 80 to 85 percent of they observed a notorious gang member walking eastbound on Ma- labar Street. These two outstanding offi cers APT FOR RENT utilized their keen observations Clean 2 bedroom/1bath skills and immediately recognized that this street hoodlum was packing upstairs apartment in heat. The offi cers attempted to de- non-smoker building near tain the suspect but he fl ed on foot. Offi cers Lowe and Ayala request- City Terrace and Wabash ed backup and the chase was on. Ave. - Close to Cal State LA The offi cers quickly apprehended the suspect who was no match for and USC Medical Complex. these two veterans. Secured garage parking Offi cer Lowe recovered a fully loader .40 cal Glock pistol from the and laundry. suspect’s front pants pocket. Of- Credit report required. fi cers arrested the suspect for pos- Specializing in: Offi cial Smog Station session of a loaded fi rearm by a Tune-ups, Brakes, Infared Tune-Up $800 per month. convicted felon and for probation violation. 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Phone: (213) 250.0143 * Fax: (213) 250.4360 Page10 THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 [email protected] JUNE 2009 CERT DRILL - Community Invited El Sereno Learns To Dance The Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Coun- tarps (immediate, delayed, and minor) and Reality shows such as “So You Think The most recent addition to the program cil (ASNC) invites you to participate in an treated by CERT responders. You Can Dance,” and “Dancing with the is the Body and Mind class designed to informative disaster preparedness event in The volunteer Incident Command staff Stars” have captivated audiences across enhance vitality and a sense of well be- Northeast LA that is of dire importance to will have a Public Information Offi cer/ the nation. Thanks to FUSION Performing ing through yoga and strength training that Los Angeles residents, considering stud- Liaison Offi cer specifi cally assigned to Dance Academy (FPDA), El Sereno now enables participants to gain improved fl ex- ies show that two thirds of LA residents assist local media to cover this important has an opportunity to practice the moves ibility, balance, and ultimately, relaxation are unprepared for the next large disas- event. Both the Los Angeles Fire Depart- they see on the big screen. Albertossy Es- of body and mind. ter – which scientists now say has a 98% ment’s (LAFD) Disaster Preparedness pinoza, Executive Director and Founder of “Many of my students come into my stu- probability of occurring in the next several Unit and an engine from the local Fire Sta- FPDA, brings his passion for dance to stu- dio with the weight of the world on their years. tion will be present. This drill is the fi rst dents of all ages and skill levels in collabo- shoulders, and leave feeling refreshed and On Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 8:00 to grass-roots effort in Northeast LA’s Her- ration with Barrio Action Youth & Family revitalized,” notes Espinoza. “Each day I 11:00am in shady Hermon Park located at mon area to prepare for the next disaster. Center. The studio is located at 4927 North know I am bringing joy and peace of mind 5568 Via Marisol, Los Angeles, CA 90042, The Arroyo Seco communities are getting Huntington Drive in the El Sereno commu- to all of my students, regardless of fi nancial the ASNC’s Community Emergency Re- ALOT of help from the LAFD, who real- nity of Los Angeles. status or background.” sponse Team (CERT) is sponsoring an ize the important role local citizens will “Live, Love, Laugh, and Dance!” is Espinoza is committed to promoting emergency response drill designed to give play after a disaster. FPDA’s motto and echoes through the stu- character development, self-confi dence, participants hands-on experience practic- For more information about CERT and dios as a refreshing way to relieve stress and leadership for all students. Raised in ing disaster medical treatment useful in a ASNC, visit www.cert-la.com and www. in today’s economically hard times. Es- a low-income household, he has acquired major emergency situation. Approximate- asnc.us, respectively. pinoza, a professional choreographer and a great understanding, appreciation and tal- ly 25 volunteers playing the part of victims For details about the drill check out the dancer with nearly 20 years of experience, ent for creative expression throughout his will be moulaged (with simulated wound following web link: offers dance classes free-of-charge to the career as a dancer and choreographer. All make-up), transported from the replicated http://www.hermonLA.org/CERT_Drill. children in the community. FPDA instructors are qualifi ed experts in disaster site to the various medical triage html. “There is far too much talent that goes their respective fi elds and work to create a unrecognized due to fi nancial hardships,” high-energy, positive, and safe atmosphere explains Espinoza. “I want to make some- for the students. NEWS BRIEFS FROM LAPD one else’s dream of becoming a dancer, a As a non-profi t (501(c) 3) organization, Message from LAPD Hollenbeck feels. So please come forward and help.” reality.” FPDA cordially relies heavily on charitable Division Captain Ortega Anyone with information is asked to call FPDA welcomes dance and physical fi t- donations. Espinoza’s academy is hosting Hollenbeck Homicide Detective Araceli ness lovers of all ages and abilities to visit a fund-raiser at Art Share LA located at 801 Have you’ve ever asked yourself what Negrete at (323) 526-3679. After hours its studio located at 4927 North Huntington East 4th Place in Los Angeles from 5:00pm can I do to improve my community? There or on weekends, calls maybe directed to a Drive in El Sereno. Espinoza’s academy to 10:00pm on Saturday, August 1. are countless ways to help the LAPD do 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD- offers a comprehensive, personalized dance The evening will be fi lled with live mu- its job, from volunteering within your 24-7 or by texting CRIMES (274637) and training program to both the recreational sic, refreshments, and special performances community, to developing Neighborhood beginning the message with the letters dancer as well as the aspiring professional. by students of FPDA and Espinoza’s pro- Watch Program in your area. LAPD. Tipsters may also submit informa- The program includes an array of classes fessional dance company, FUSION Dance You can also rally your neighbors togeth- tion on the LAPD website www.lapdon- including Ballet Fusion, Modern, and Hip Theater, a silent auction. Attendees can er in campaigns to stop the violence. You line.org. All tips will remain anonymous. Hop Fusion for students ages 3 to 16. In park free-of-charge at an adjacent parking can ask the Police Department to come and addition, adults can enjoy a fun way to structure. Advance sale tickets are avail- give training on how to report crimes. You LAPD Offi cer greeted with increase stamina, lose weight, and build able for $15 or $20 at the door. can make a difference in the City of Los Rocks and Bottles in El Sereno confi dence in the academy’s most popu- Angeles and your neighborhood by taking lar classes, Latin Rhythm Cardio and Step For more information visit a leadership role and not letting violence Cardio Boot Camp. Espinoza teaches all http://www.fpdacademy.org. to rule our streets. On July 4th LAPD offi cers respond- classes in English and Spanish. One great opportunity to get involved ed to a loud party on the 5500 Block of is the Annual “National Night Out” walk Alhambra Avenue northwest corner to against crime scheduled this year on Tues- Covina street in El Sereno. “When offi - day, August 4, 2009. Meet community cers arrived they encountered loud music members at 6:00 p.m. in front of the new and unruly party goers” according to Los Get The Local News When it Happens Hollenbeck Community Police Station Angeles Police Hollenbeck Patrol Captain 2111 E. First Street. Paul Hernandez. “The Offi cers backed out Follow THE VOICE of Twitter.com/voicenewspaper and requested for back up. When the back up offi cers showed up they re-approached New LAPD Hollenbeck Station the party and offi cers received rocks and Becomes Operational bottles being thrown at them, then a help On Saturday, July 11th, the LAPD Hol- call or offi cer needs assistance call went lenbeck Area Community Police Station out” stated Hernandez. THE VOICE wit- will offi cially become operational at its nessed many police offi cers arriving and new location. The address of the new fa- staged a third approach into the party. One cility is 2111 E. First Street, Los Angeles, person was taken into custody, cited and 5009 Alhambra Ave. CA 90033. The new phone number, also later released. effective July 11th, is (323) 342-4100. Los Angeles, CA 90032 The old Hollenbeck Station’s previous Homicide Under Investigation in location at 1936 E. First Street will per- Boyle Heights manently close. A formal grand opening public event for new station is tentatively On Monday, July 6th, Los Angeles Po- (323) 221-2126 scheduled for September 19th. lice offi cers responded to a home invasion and shooting call in Boyle Heights. Fax (323) 221-0901 Two Men Shot and Killed Outside When offi cers arrived they found a male Boyle Heights Sports Bar victim killed by a gun shot wound. The victim has been identifi ed as 29 year old [email protected] On Sunday, June 15th, 2009, Two men Robert Valencia Alcazar. were shot and killed in Boyle Heights. In that article Alcazar and two friends LAPD Offi cers were dispatched to the were seen hanging out at a local bar and 3400 block of First Street about 3:15 a.m. returned to a house located in the 700 www.grprintinginc.com after a citizen called after hearing multi- block of North Soto Street approximately ple gunshots. Upon arrival of the offi cers 2 a.m. found the men laying dead on the street, Reportedly by Alcazars friends, an un- near the corner of Lorena and First streets known assailant entered the house and shot Over 27 Years Serving The Community just outside Oscars Sports Bar. Alcazar once, then fl ed the scene. Hollen- The victims have been identifi ed as beck Division offi cers responded to the Felipe Villarreal (42) and Rafael Padilla, 911 call made by the friends around 7:40 (57). According to witnesses the two men a.m. According to police, “the friends said HAVEEENJOY ANJ HAPPYOY YYOUROU 4THR SUMMERSU OFMM JULY!!!ER had been inside the bar drinking and play- they waited to make the call because they ing pool. feared for their safety.” After the establishment closed Padilla No other details were available as this Pre-Press and Villareal were seen talking outside the homicide is under investigation. Anyone COLOR COPIES bar by the bartender who was leaving just with information should call Hollenbeck Design and Typesetting shortly after 2am. At about 3:00 a.m. a Division detectives at (323) 526-3679. person at a nearby location heard several BLACK & WHITE gunshots turned to see in the direction of Man Shot To Death In El Sereno Offset Lithography the shots and could see two victim’s laying • Business Stationery C OPIES on the sidewalk and immediately called A man was shot and killed in a drive-by 911. shooting in El Sereno on Thursday night, • Business Forms FAX SERVICE The LAPD Investigators stated “We have July 9th night according to LAPD Offi - • Announcements, etc. no suspects and no motive for the killings.” cials. WE WELCOME MAJOR CREDIT CARDS Less than a week later Councilmember The incident happened in the 4200 block Jose Huizar makes motion for City Coun- of Portola Avenue near Henderson Street cil to approve a $75,000 reward for the and was reported shortly after 9 p.m. Sgt. capture of the person or persons respon- Al Ramos of the Los Angeles Police De- sible for the homicides. A press confer- partment’s Hollenbeck Station said. The ence was later held that week to announce victim, a man in his 30s, died at the scene, the $75,000 reward that was approved by Ramos said. The victims name has not OFF City Council. been released pending notifi cation of rela- Margarita Gutierrez, a relative of one of tives. the victims, pleaded for anyone who knows Ramos said the shooting appeared to something about the shootings to come have been gang-related, but it was unclear Map Not at Scale forward. Gutierrez stated “If anybody can whether the victim was a gang member. A 15% G & R Printing, Inc. help us fi nd out who did this, please help description of the gunmen and the suspect Si Lo Prefiere, Le Atenderemos us. It isn’t right. Until it hits you on your vehicle was not immediately released. doorstep, you never know how it really With This Ad En Español. THE VOICE - Serving Northeast Los Angeles 323.221.7400 [email protected] JULY 2009 Page 11 La Columna de Superación Personal Enjoying the Great Outdoors Can ¿Consejeria por que y para Casi siempre estas dejando para bien, aunque en mi interior me Be a Great Workout que? mañana las cosas importantes que daba cuenta, que no era así y que deberías hacer hoy. estaba usando una mascara que for the Whole Family Para ser exitoso no hay que hacer Cuando llevas a cabo un es- escondía mi realidad. When kids skip away from Follow these tips for smooth cy- cosas extraordinarias, sólo hacer fuerzo, te desanimas frente a las En mis sesiones de Consejeria their school desks for the sum- cling: cosas ordinarias, extraordinari- emociones desagradables que Personal aprendí a preguntarme mer, and parents wave goodbye amente bien produce el mismo. con autenticidad y sinceridad to their offi ce desks for vacation, •Take a few short rides around Anónimo La gente te dice que eres muy que quiero realmente en la vida? it’s time to stop sitting and get the block to establish a practical Cuando en el artículo anterior capaz, pero en algún rincón de tu Que posibilidades reales tengo de moving. Bicycling and walking speed, taking into account the mencionábamos que en esta co- ser, tú no crees eso. alcanzarlo? Cuales son las limi- are just a few of the ways that the pace of children. lumna pretendemos compartir Muchas veces los problemas en tantes o difi cultades que tengo whole family can enjoy summer- conceptos y opiniones para el tu vida, te parecen un callejón sin que vencer para lograrlas? Cuales time. •Review the “rules of the road,” buen vivir y además ofrecer sug- salida? son mis recursos disponibles para It’s important to get kids mov- which include looking both ways erencias a quienes nos escriban y Algunas veces descubres que obtenerlas? Cuanto esfuerzo dia- ing, so that good habits can start at stop signs, using hand signals, requieran de ideas para resolver tu vida esta llena de enredos y rio invierto para alcanzarlas?. early. Group activities, such as and always riding with, and to situaciones en el área personal y confl ictos frente a los cuales te En fi n, aprendí a defi nir lo QUE a backyard volleyball game, can the right of, traffi c. familiar partimos de una realidad: sientes impotente. NECESITO Y QUIERO DE LA make overweight children feel muchas veces cuando enfrenta- Te cuesta expresar tus sentimien- VIDA, a proponerme metas re- more like they’re having fun and •Attach a bell on the handlebars mos dilemas o problemas de de- tos en palabras. Sientes que los alistas y claras, y a organizar mi less like they’re exercising. Here to alert other riders of travel in- cisión, por limitantes de tiempo, demás abusan de ti, porque te tiempo y mi vida en esa direc- are some tips for parents to en- tentions, such as “passing on the dinero o confi anza no buscamos cuesta decir No a sus peticiones. ción” courage their children to be ac- left.” a alguien que nos ayude a encon- Las cosas que tienes y lo que Responder a esas y otras necesi- tive: trar una salida. Frente a esa situ- haces en la vida, no te dan mucha dades desde esta columna y apo- •Call nature centers to fi nd out Walk the Walk ación esta columna pretende en- satisfacción. Muchas veces, las yarte en tu proyecto de when they’re planning family trar en el terreno de la Consejeria relaciones con los demás, te pro- Crecimiento Personal responde hikes or if they need volunteers Walking is an excellent car- Personal o Life Coaching. ducen mas sinsabores, que satis- al para qué de la Consejeria pro- to maintain trails. Many facili- diovascular and toning exercise. ¿Por qué Consejeria Personal facción y felicidad. puesta. ties plan special events during People who start walking all of o Life Coaching a través de un Te cuesta distribuir el tiempo Planteadas así las cosas, ust- school breaks. sudden notice that they may shed periódico? En primer lugar, laboral, familiar, de diversión y edes dirán ¿como se puede hacer a couple of pounds. Many people porque es una forma de posibili- personal. O muchas veces ten- consejeria personal a través de •Initiate a house rule that play- start walking as their exercise of tar el acceso a sugerencias y re- emos intenciones de cambio pero una columna que circula mes a ing video games or watching choice because it really does not comendaciones de un profesional no sabemos como hacerlo y por mes? TV should be stopped after one cost you anything. While each de la Consejeria sin costo alguno. ello aparecen inquietudes como Pues bien, el reto es para ti hour. Setting a limit on electron- member controls his or her food En segundo lugar, ya que la Con- las siguientes: estimado/a lector/a enviándo- ics helps avoid “couch potato” intake individually, they literally sejeria Personal o Life Coach- ¿Como puedo valorarme mas y nos tus ideas, inquietudes, pre- syndrome. do not have to walk alone when ing aborda temas, decisiones y sentirme mejor conmigo misma? guntas y/o sugerencias para ir exercising. In a group, each problemas que no requieren la Como ser mas autentica/o en construyendo un sentido común •Provide a child with a piece walker will benefi t from the car- presencia de un profesional de la mi relación con los demás? organizado (en cada uno y en la of outdoor equipment, such as a diovascular exercise. For walk- psicología y no pretende sustituir Como mejorar mi capacidad de suma de los artículos) que puedas kite, bicycle, or inline skates. Of- ers’ convenience, it helps to fi nd tan importante fi gura cuando el comunicarme conmigo misma y utilizar para manejar de la mejor fer a choice among two or three a nearby park with a well-marked problema lo requiere. En tercer con los demás? forma las oportunidades de cam- items. The novelty factor of the path, so traffi c isn’t a concern. lugar porque pretende estimular Como manejar mis emociones bio que la vida te ofrece y para “new” item can be a catalyst for Walking can become shared la sabiduría acumulada en cada y aprender de ellas? nosotros el desafío es responder getting outdoors. family time, because it offers uno/a de nuestros/as lectores/as a Como darle mas sentido a mi de la manera mas objetiva a tus the chance to talk and reconnect. través de ideas, preguntas y ejer- vida y obtener mas felicidad? interrogantes de tal forma que se Ride On Family after-dinner walks allow cicios de desarrollo personal. Y nuestras sugerencias se convier- Family bike rides offer fresh air, parents to model good exercise por ultimo, se pretende ir tejiendo Un Consejero Personal es un/a tan en parte de la materia prima exercise, and stress relief. Since habits, and children who pick up un conjunto de ideas, sugerencias experto/a en la facilitación de de tus mejores decisiones. families can bike as an after-work the exercise habit at a young age y recomendaciones al que las per- la comunicación, toma de deci- Escribanos sus inquietudes, and after-school activity, a ride are more likely to continue to be sonas puedan recurrir para orga- siones, resolución de problemas/ opiniones y sugerencias a nues- can be a relaxed bonding experi- active as adults. nizar su sentido común cada vez confl ictos, manejo de las emo- tros correos electrónicos: ence at the end of the day. 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Physically, riding a bike in- combination of inclined and fl at ¿Que es la Consejeria Personal de actuar alrededor de ellos, con Consultants and Advisors creases circulation to legs and paths, so that strong walkers are o Life Coaching? el propósito de realizar tus me- (626) 927-9110 strengthens leg muscles. Cardio- challenged but slower walkers Es la relación y comunicación tas, obtener más satisfacción y vascular benefi ts, such as lower get a rest. que se establece entre un Conse- felicidad en la vida… Ejemplo de TTHEH E VOICEV O I C E blood pressure and cholesterol jero y una persona que necesita algunas ideas que surgen en las levels, come with an increased •Keep a log of distance covered. desarrollar su Proyecto de Cre- personas, luego de vivir la expe- BBUSCAU S C A overall heart rate, which can re- Over the course of a month, a cimiento Personal. El Conse- riencia de consejeria personal: VVOLUNTARIOSO L U N T A R I O S duce the risk of heart attacks. motivating total can be logged. jero Personal o Life Coaching “Toda mi vida no tenia tiempo EENN NUESTRAN U E S T R A Pedaling a bicycle means that Consider small rewards for each utiliza herramientas que invitan para mi misma, ni para nadie, CCOMUNIDADO M U N I D A D the rider’s joints are not suffer- 10 miles walked. a la refl exión, el análisis, la dis- andaba con una sensación de que PPARAA R A ing constant impact, which is the cusión, crítica y la valoración de todo urgía en mi vida y lo peor es EESCRIBIRS C R I B I R case with many other workouts. las diferentes respuestas que la que no era feliz con lo que hacia. AARTICULOSR T I C U L O S ENE N Rides are enhanced by good persona construye frente su situ- Yo intuía cuales eran mis metas EESPAÑOL.S P A Ñ O L . planning. Along with properly ación. Ejemplos de ideas y pre- importantes, me enfrascaba en outfi tting each rider with bi- guntas vinculadas al desarrollo hacer planes que nunca terminaba PPORO R FAVORF A V O R CCOMUNICASEO M U N I C A S E cycles, helmets, and sneakers, a personal: y me daba miedo a echarlas a an- family that bicycles should in- Muchas veces las personas te dar por el temor al fracaso. AALL clude bottles of water for every- dicen que para obtener lo que qui- Iniciaba proyectos que nunca ter- 3323.221.74002 3 . 2 2 1 . 7 4 0 0 one. eres en la vida, hay que marcarse minaba y me sentía frustrada por / PPORO R EMAILE M A I L objetivos realistas. Sin embargo, no hacerlo. VVOICEPUB@O I C E P U B @ cuando pretendes hacerlo, crees Yo siempre les decía a los GGMAIL.COMM A I L . C O M que no es tan fácil como dicen. demás que mi vida estaba muy TTASTEASTE OOFF BBRAZILRAZIL 4838 South Huntington Drive DINO’S El Sereno, CA 90032 Burgers SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF Take a Vacation without Leaving Town! 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The Throughout these signifi cant Simply put, we need to take care Andrew Kretz will spend part ting their land because it’s more ef- involvement and interjections of events and changes, Administra- of business at home, in order to of his summer vacation this year fi cient, but the quality of their cof- many community members is tors, Law Enforcement Agents, set and send a strong message to in Costa Rica, but not to visit the fee is diminishing because they’re greatly appreciated. This is truly Teachers, Counselors, and Cam- our children that Education is the country’s beach resorts. using chemicals,” Kretz said. “The a diffi cult task since the campus pus Aides continue to adapt to an key to success. The Woodrow Wilson High place where I’m going has a very is very large and the student en- ever changing learning environ- These are some of the items School (LAUSD) history teacher high incidence of cancer because rollment is increasing every year. ment. With the continuing pres- that must be addressed, yet I do will embark on an eight-day sci- of the heavy pesticide use.” I commend those Administrators, sure from the state and lack of re- understand that Wilson High ence expedition on Aug. 9 to a “I am defi nitely excited about Law Enforcement Agents, Teach- sources from the state and the Los School is not the districts priori- coffee cooperative in the village this opportunity,” Kretz said. “I ers, Counselors, and Campus Angeles Unifi ed School District, ty, but as a community of learners of Tarrazu, where he will help enjoy creating curriculum that Aides for there outstanding effort our wonderful Wilson is meant we should make Wilson HS our with research on environmentally pulls from many disciplines, and and determination to improve to suffer. These courageous in- priority. As I walked onto this friendly growing practices for cof- this experiences will allow me our community and school. De- dividuals are on campus for ap- campus as a student in September fee beans. to better understand current con- spite this strong effort by these proximately nine hours a day and of 1989, I have learned a great Kretz, said the expedition, of- servation efforts and to link such compassionate individuals, our fi ve days a week. This complex- deal of respect and discipline. fered through the Earthwatch In- movements to global issues. For school is in need of further re- ity is on a continuous spectrum Whether it was on the fi eld, in stitute and funded by the Russell example, my fi eld experience will sources and assistance in order to that cannot be sustained without the gym, at home or in the class- Faucett, will provide him with allow me to illustrate the connec- improve student achievement and the community’s assistance. room, my family, coaches and fi rsthand material for his lessons tion between global trade and lo- campus life. As Wilson and our community teachers provided guidance as next year. cal economies, as well as peoples’ Woodrow Wilson High School changes, we as community mem- well as discipline. This respect The Earthwatch Institute is an responses to remedy environmen- was established in 1937 and the bers, stakeholders, and parents and discipline was demanded, environmental, nonprofi t orga- tal dangers associated with be- facility resides on a beautiful hill- need to adapt to these changes so displayed and echoed throughout nization that sponsors projects ing part of production and export side, which overlooks Dodgers that we may strengthen our com- this outstanding campus and was throughout the world, offering the economies. In this way,” Kretz Stadium & Downtown Los Ange- mitment to improve our com- led with full force by all admin- public opportunities to work with said, “social studies and science les to the southwest and the San munity, our children, and our istrators, certifi cated and classi- established researchers. The mis- can be integrated.” Gabriel Mountains to the north. schools. fi ed staff. The time was different, sion is to engage people worldwide “Organizations, such as Earth- Over the years, it has gone Many community members and laws, policies and regulations in scientifi c fi eld research and edu- watch,” Kretz said, “that treat through many signifi cant changes do contribute to our community have changed, but discipline is an cation to promote the understand- teachers as professionals and pro- and events which have altered the by volunteering precious time absolute and should always pros- ing and action necessary for a sus- vide opportunities to build our dynamics of the school and have and effort to tutor, teach, coach, per. As educators, we have many tainable environment. Kretz, who knowledge and experiences are impacted the facility and commu- counsel, guide, advise, protect, hats that are utilized on a daily lives in Long Beach, said he be- especially important with the cur- nity. Here are a few: City Cham- and manage. But, these commit- basis. We are: teachers, coaches, came aware of the organization’s rent budget cuts eliminating pro- pionships, Political Candidate ments are limited and isolated; counselors, parents, advisors, website, at www.earthwatch.org, grams and opportunities from our Visitations, Leadership Changes, therefore, a strong and aggressive protectors, and managers. Disci- while browsing the Internet for schools. With this experience pro- Building Retrofi tting & Construc- message needs to be directed to pline should be the main focus of summer volunteer opportunities. vided by the EarthWatch Institute I tion, District Realignment & Re- our community. our community, because without In Costa Rica, Kretz and other will be able to build an even more construction, X Bungalows, Field Our community has a strong discipline, learning or any other researchers will test different types engaging classroom environment Bungalows, Mule Bungalows, TC voice and our children need to comprehension will not occur. of soils, trees, herbicides, fertil- for my students.” Bungalows, Wilson Annex, Foot- learn and understand the value of Let’s make this change, so that izers and other keys to the coffee- ball Stadium Renovation & Score an education, because education our children, schools and com- growing process to encourage Board, Baseball Field Construc- is the key to success and oppor- munity will prosper. more eco-friendly practices for the tion, Internet in the Classroom, tunity. Furthermore, we need to Student Population & Enrollment establish concrete disciplinary Increase, Standardized Testing actions for our children so that & Assessments, Smaller Learn- our school’s Administrators, Law FFOLLOWOLLOW USUS ONON TWITTER.COMTWITTER.COM AADVERTISEDVERTISE HHEREERE Get YOUR Local News As It Happens REACH THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY CONSUMERS THEY READ THE VOICE EACH MONTH ttwitter.com/voicenewspaperwitter.com/voicenewspaper CCANAN YYOUOU AFFORDAFFORD NNOTOT TTOO ?

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