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/2014 09 5K Pumpkin Run coming to Color guards and color bearers of the Japanese- American 442nd Combat Team stand at attention Alhambra Oct. 4 during World War II. In 2011, more than 1,500 he Fit Factor Studio, of these valiant soldiers the City of Alhambra, received the Congressional Gold Medal. Listen to some and the Alhambra of their inspiring stories this TChamber of Commerce will month as the Civic Center sponsor Alhambra’s first 5k Library, 101 S. First St., kicks off a program to honor Pumpkin Run Oct. 4 at these veterans. Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm Ave. The run will benefit Alham- bra’s Parks & Recreation sports scholarships for students. Alhambra to honor veterans’ To make the run more fun, participants can dress up in • Dance performances. orange and black, Halloween • Fitness demonstrations experiences with major costumes, pumpkin gear, etc. and classes. There will also be a festival • Face painting and library program this fall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the balloons. To be followed with a “Go For Broke” themed float in the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade park that will include: • Raffle prizes and games. • Food trucks. • Give-a-ways from local o help promote the theme of the City’s upcoming For Broke National Education • Pumpkin patch. vendors and sponsors. inspiring stories of Tournament of Roses Parade on Center and Alhambra American • Petting zoo. Register on-line at www. the “Go For Broke” Jan. 1, the Civic Center Library, Legion Post 139, is planning Tveterans, which will be the in partnership with the Go a wide range of events this • Pumpkin decorating active.com. contest. Register by e-mailing Regular, single runner: $40 >> see VETERAN LIBRARY PROGRAM Page 7A [email protected]. before Sept. 30. • Pumpkin pie making Late, single runner: $45 Oct. contest. Register by e-mailing 1 to Oct. 3. [email protected]. Race day: $50. • Bounce houses. On the day of the run, • Kid games and prizes. registration begins at 8 a.m. • Blood and bone marrow There will be a runners group mobile. warm-up at 8:45 a.m., and the • Health expo and health 5K Run begins at 9 a.m. The screenings. 5K Walk begins at 9:15 a.m. A • Local vendors. 1K Kids Run is free and open • Live bands and dancing. to kids 6 – 12 years old, with >> see 5K PUMPKIN RUN Page 10A Joshua Yanez, center, greets his teacher Angie Juarez at the newly opened LIFT South Campus while his parents, Dario and Stephanie Yanez, look on. CITY NEWS PAGE 2A Joshua Yanez and his mother Stephanie Yanez explore the new laundry and kitchen facilities at LIFT South Campus in which Joshua will learn functional living skills. CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 16A COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 18A ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 24A LIFT South Campus for orthopedically impaired students opens xceptional needs students and their fam- modern design and wheelchair accessible features. ilies toured the Learning Independence LIFT South Campus joins LIFT North Campus for Transition (LIFT) South Campus at as an additional Adult Transition Program of the Ean open house on Aug. 7, admiring the facilities’ Alhambra Unified School District. >> see LIFT SOUTH CAMPUS Page 26A 2A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 09/2014 How to Contact Your Representatives CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS 626-570-5010 Mayor again, Gary Yamauchi promises Mayor Gary Yamauchi Vice Mayor Luis Ayala Councilmember Barbara Messina new things for next 11 months Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido By Mayor Gary Yamauchi Councilmember Stephen Sham Those of you who read this column helps make us Councilmembers look do so to find out what’s new in Alham- good, and I really appreciate their bra. For one, we have a new mayor in continued efforts over the years. President of the United States Barack Obama (D) town. We will assist the Alhambra High 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500 In my first term as mayor, I started School Alumni with a parade they Alhambra Dodger Night and named may be planning, and we have some U.S. Senator Kirishima (formerly Kagoshima), in special treats waiting for everyone Dianne Feinstein (D) the southern part of Japan, as our Sister this year on Veteran’s Day when we 11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915, Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-914-7300 City. honor those who have served our Washington D.C. 202-224-3841 Needless to say, I was somewhat country. Please come out and help us disappointed with myself for not doing “salute” those who went forward for U.S. Senator more. I promised myself the next time our benefit. Barbara Boxer (D) would be different. So when I became In the early part of 2015, I am 312 N. Spring St., #1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012 mayor again a few years ago, I planned planning a special event for all you 213-894-5000 Washington D.C. 202-224-3553 the following: City-wide Health Fair, fellow seniors: A senior prom. It Alhambra Dodger Night, Alhambra will be an Alhambra Square Dance U.S. Rep. 27th District Library used book drive, and many Night, and I know this event will be Judy Chu (D) may remember the High School fun, exciting, and something people 527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101 Cupcake Cooking Contest. All were will talk about. So, plan to “saddle 626-304-0110 Washington D.C. 202-225-5464 so much fun, and I was satisfied with The Alhambra Dodger Night was up” and join us for this exciting [email protected] my second term as mayor of Alhambra. very successful. We were able to raise happening. www.chu.house.gov In my third term, I will add some new enough money to send all of our Lit- I will also offer a few town hall activities. tle League players to a Dodger game sessions, and dates and places will be Governor Like so many things in Alhambra, at no cost. We presented an enjoyable announced later. In the meantime, I Jerry Brown (D) everything keeps getting better each have always been open to our con- C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814 Summer Serenade at Alhambra Park 510-628-0202 year. All our community events are every Friday night in August, and stituents, so if you have a question, drawing crowds like we’ve never seen we are planning a 5K Pumpkin Run problem, or perhaps a solution, feel State Senator 22nd District before, and it’s all for the people and close to Halloween combined with free to contact me at any time. I will Kevin De Leon (D) families to enjoy our great city. Look another City-wide HealthFair. I will do my best to address your questions, 1808 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026 at the turnout for the 4th of July, Egg- honor several community people requests, or concerns. 213-483-9300 Sacramento 916-651-4022 stravaganza, and Night Out. They were who have truly supported Alhambra So until next month, take care, [email protected] unbelievable. over the last decade. Their support stay healthy, and have fun. State Assembly 49th District Ed Chau (D) 1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754 323-264-4949 Fax 323-264-4916 Sacramento 916-319-2049 [email protected] asmdc.org/members/a49 Never Forget: Alhambra will County Supervisor 5th District Michael D. Antonovich 215 N. Marengo Ave., #120, Pasadena, CA 91101 host a 9/11 Memorial Sept. 11 626-356-5407 In remembrance of the 11 a.m., with the backdrop The Alhambra 9/11 Memorial was built with Los Angeles 213-974-5555 13th anniversary of 9/11, of the City’s 9/11 Memori- Memorial was dedicated a $50,000 grant from the [email protected] the public is invited to a al, which is located in front last year after the Alham- City of Alhambra Arts and www.antonovich.com brief memorial ceremony to of Alhambra Fire Station bra Fire Department and Cultural Events Commit- State Board of Equalization District #4 honor the lives of those lost #71, 301 N. First St. Alhambra Firefighterstee, pro-bono engineering Jerome E. Horton, Vice Chair in a vicious terrorist attack Participants will in- Association secured a 500+ & design by Lenkin 2361 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 450 on Sept. 11, 2001, and clude the Alhambra Fire lb. steel artifact from the Design, and a $25,000 El Segundo, CA 90245 those who gave their lives Department, Alhambra World Trade Center, which grant from the San Gabriel Ph. 310-297-5201, Fax 310-536-4460 since to ensure this coun- Police Department, and was distributed through Valley Municipal Water [email protected] www.boe.ca.gov try’s safety and freedom. Alhambra American Legion the Port Authority of New District. The ceremony will begin at Post #139. York and New Jersey. The 09/2014C hickensWelcome.comCITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 3A AlhambraRecent CityDental Council actions is a monthly publication with a total circulation of The following are highlights from outlined in the Alhambra Municipal success during the first year of use are 40,000. It is mailed to every business and residence in the July 28 City Council meeting. Code (Chapter 15.25). Although the provided in an accompanying article the city of Alhambra. Around Alhambra is also mailed(888) 398-1377 The Aug.11 meeting was cancelled; City of Alhambra has an adequate wa- on Page 10A. to all interested local, state and county officials. however, an adjourned meeting took ter supply, the State Water Resources The Police Department will pur- place Aug.20.