nified ona U NAAC ican POM Pom ict P Amer ONA l Distr Pomon xiliary CH Schoo a Valley ion Au AMBE emb ty Bran Leg mona R M er muni ch 1085 30 - Po N P m t La Nueva Voz Co d B Pos EW BU ar C S o ce Aw erfic te of O INESS e rvi ate o fica F T m Se A f Cer HE Y c The New Voice, a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Publication to pprecia on to EAR r o ia FREE o oz n to pprec LA e a V La N A oz NU n uev uev a V EV Pomona’s only community newspaper! La N a Voz Nuev A VOZ a La m 2 GRATIS 2016 2 011 C m 015 2015 h o a C mber of Issue No. 86 • Thursday, September 22, 2016 • www.lanuevavoz.net Still time to visit 94th L.A. County Fair offering something for everyone! “Let the Fair begin!” continuing through Sunday just in And with those words at an open- case you haven’t been yet – featur- ing day ribbon-cutting ceremony ing thrilling rides, more than 1,200 with the Fair’s Carnival attractions menu items including the popular in the background, Fairplex Interim fried food specialty creations, live- CEO and Chairman of the Board stock and more, all making the L.A. Mike Ortiz officially opened the County Fair America’s biggest 94th run of the Los Angeles County county fair in terms of acres and fun. Fair this month. But when you go, remember this And what a Fair it is this year – year’s theme is “Dare to Fair,” a Pomona Day ‘heroes’ honored at Fair, featured in Pomona Day Parade Pomona Day came early this year founder of the non-profit Angels at the L.A. County Fair – it was on Who Care; Manuel Castillejos, who opening day earlier this month – works with youth in the community with three of Pomona’s finest hon- to pass on traditional music and cul- 'LET THE FAIR BEGIN!' -- And with those words from Fairplex Interim CEO and Chairman of the Board Mike Ortiz, the ribbon was cut and the gates were open to the 94th run of the Los Angeles County Fair this month. Pictured with elected officials and their representatives is the Pomona delegation. From left, at center, are Pomona City Councilmember Debra Martin, Pomona Mayor Elliott Rothman, Mike Ortiz and Pomona City Councilmember Ginna Escobar. challenge to make sure you get the (they are voice activated – they’ll most out of the Fair’s adventure- move toward you almost like they’d packed 487 acres. eat out of your hand), an ice-skating To make sure you take that chal- and snow-sledding wonderland in lenge seriously, the Fair even has a The Igloo, walk-through floral new official ambassador – the Fair- paintings in the Flower & Garden devil – to make sure you have the Pavilion, more than 500 barnyard most epic Fair experience ever. animals, the traditional End of Sum- MORE AMAZING EVERY YEAR! -- Just ask Fairdevil Darnel Pinson is the mer Concert Series with the biggest this official news media "taste tester" on media Fair’s first new Ambassador of Fun names in music, and the list goes on. day just before the opening of the L.A.County since Thummer the Pig was intro- “Ninety-four years ago a handful Fair. She was doing a good job of diving into a RECOGNIZING POMONA'S FINEST! -- Pomona's "Pomona Day" heroes are honored at the sample of a deep-fried bacon s'more, a new Pomona Day reception on opening day of this year's L.A. County Fair. Pictured, from left, are duced in 1948. And he is starring in of Pomona civic leaders and busi- item this year at the Fair. Pomona Mayor Elliott Rothman and heroes Denise Guadarrama, Pamela Lynn and Manuel television, outdoor, print and online nessmen started what was a mer- Castillejos. gether to celebrate, to have fun, as it advertising throughout the Fair. chant and agriculture fair in the still does, but now it attracts thou- ored as “heroes” for making the ture; and young adult community Need more? The Fair’s got more middle of a beet and barley field,” community a better place. hero Denise Guadarrama. sands of individuals from Southern – new attractions this year include Ortiz told special guests and elected California.” This year’s Pomona Day heroes The three were recognized in cer- three acres of 35 life-size anima- officials on opening day. “It at the Fair were Pamela Lynn, Pomona Day “heroes”... pg. 4 Ortiz called the Fair an “end of tronic dinosaurs in Jurassic Planet brought the entire community to- L.A. County Fair ... pg. 2 ##### RRUUBBIIO GOONNZZÁÁLEEZ ##### Experienced Leadership for a Better Pomona! Choosing the best, most qualified candidate for Pomona, District 1 • 36 years living in District 1 Currently serve on the board of: Active member of: Plus: • Historical Society of Pomona Valley • Historic Preservation Commission • Lion’s Gate - Home for Men • 19 years of voter registration & electing qualified • Pomona Valley Democratic Club • Arroyo Elementary PTO • L.A. County Park Needs Assessment candidates • PONY United Youth Baseball League • Ganesha High School Site Council (Representative) • 16 years of teaching PUSD children • Pomona Beautiful • United Pomona Valley MEChAs • Bellas Artes Gallery - Curator • 23 years of proven service in our District and Pomona • Pomona Valley Film Society • Cal Poly Alumni Association • 25 years helping the community • ACACIA Fraternity • 19 years of preserving Pomona’s rich history POMONA CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 Paid for by Gonzalez for City Council in 2016 I.D. #1385993 Rubio and Lorena Gonzalez Dear Friends and Neighbors, Estimados amigos y vecinos, I am honored to serve as your City Council representative for the City of Tengo el honor de servir como su representante en el Ayuntamiento de la Pomona. To receive updates on community meetings and events, Ciudad de Pomona. Para recibir información actualizada sobre las please join my email list by sending your contact information to reuniones y eventos de la comunidad, por favor envieme sus datos a mi [email protected] or call 909-706-5445. Thank you for all correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 909-706- your support, and please feel free to let me know how I can help in your 5445. Gracias por su apoyo, y por favor no dude en darme a saber como neighborhood! Sincerely, Debra Martin le puedo ayudar en su vecindario! Cordialmente, Debra Martin Paid for by Debra Martin for Pomona City Council 2016 ID #1346953 2 • Thursday, September 22, 2016 • La Nueva Voz Fair food is always a hit at the L.A. County Fair! Looking for that taste of Louisiana? Harold and Belle's now has two lo- cations at the Fair -- one on the mid- way next to Building 6 and the other back by Jurassic Planet (near the Don't miss the deep fried hot sauce with We're pretty sure you won't find a chicken and waf- Cookie lady Cathy Johnson of Cathy's Flower & Garden Pavilion). Denise a grilled jalapeno, presented to La Nueva fle on a stick anywhere else in the Inland Empire, Cookies, of Orange, made her first ap- Legaux served up a little crawfish Voz by Chicken Gerald, Charlie's brother. but Jessica Baeza will get you one at the Fair! It did pearance this year at the L.A. County Fair etouffee, or crawfish tail meat The chile relleno burger was a big hit on media day at real well at the Orange County Fair this year and with amazing chocolate chip cookies that stewed in its gravy and served with the L.A. County Fair. was new this year at the L.A. County Fair. were hot out of the oven. rice. L.A. County Fair... from pg. 1 summer tradition for tens of thou- the world premiere of Deep-Fried side The Avalon at Fairplex, across sands.” Hot Sauce, although Deep-Fried from the Grandstand, for traditional “We are a destination for family Bacon S’mores, chicken and waffle sit-down Italian dining indoors. fun, a venue for diverse entertain- on a stick and Deep-Fried Bacon The Fair offers some 60 food ment and education, and celebration Guacamole also proved interesting vendors altogether. of community,” he added. on media preview day (you know, of All in all, the L.A. County Fair “Throughout the Fair’s storied course, La Nueva Voz was there just produced another amazing event history, agriculture and horticulture to make sure everything passed the this year. have been prominently featured,” test for our readers). Even reduced price tickets are Ortiz said. “The Farm at Fairplex And don’t forget the traditional available at the Pomona Chamber of and its programs are a perpetual giant turkey legs and corn on the Commerce office, and several dis- Dominic Palmieri, the "Midway Gourmet," will legacy to the rich history of the Los cob. count plans are described on the tell you all about his bacon-wrapped pork belly on a stick -- lean pork belly dusted with ground Angeles County Fair and its roots.” Not one for eating on the run? Fair’s own web site. sage and rosemary, wrapped in thick-cut, honey Oh, and did we mention the food? Don’t forget Maria’s Italian So if you haven’t been, hop in the smoked bacon and slow-smoked for about two This year’s Fair was the site of Kitchen, located again this year in- car and “Dare to Fair!” and a half hours.