Wild Wild West Casino Night

Report as inappropriate Your report has been received

Shared by: wuzhenguang

Tags

Stats

views:: 20
posted:: 3/11/2012
language:: English
pages:: 12

Public Domain

Document Sample

An official Publication of The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce

Rosemead Report
Pre Sort
Standard
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
El Monte, CA
Permit No. 6

3953 Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 288-0811 • Fax (626) 288-2514 • E-mail: Rosemeadcc@aol.com. Web site: www. rosemeadchamber.org
An Organization Working to Develop the Community through the Promotion of its Businesses Deliver to Postal Patron or Resident

Vol. 17 Number 10 October 2010

Save the Date EXTRA•EXTRA•EXTRA
Attention All Cowboys and Cowgirls,
“BE SMART” WORKSHOPS Rosemead Chamber of Commerce is presenting a
Oct. 13th, 20th & 27th, 2010
Public Safety Center
8301 Garvey Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770
Wild Wild West Casino Night
Co-Sponsored by the Chamber
November 19th, 2010 $35 Ticket Dress up in your finest duds
E-Waste Recycling Event 6:00pm - 11:30pm Pre-Sale And lets’ have a Rootin Tootin Time!
Oct. 23rd & 24th, 2010
9am - 4:30pm

City of Rosemead Welcomes UFC Gym
Rosemead High School
Rosemead, CA 91770
Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer
Oct. 27, 2010 On Saturday, September 18th, 2010, Thousands of new
5:00pm - 9:00pm UFC Gym officially opened their doors to members, and UFC
Ontario Convention Center the public with a spectacular Grand Opening G y m We n t h u s i a s t s
2000 E. Convention Center Way event. To commemorate the event, UFC looked on as the
Ontario, CA invited several big name Ultimate Fighting ribbonWwasWcut.
(Rosemead Chamber will be a Booth Champions to meet the members and give 5,000 attendees were
Participant) out autographs and photo opportunities to reported to have
the fans. Names like: Dana White, Chuck attended. UFC Gym
Wild Wild West Casino Night Liddell, Chael Sonnen, Gray Maynard, Jon joined the Chamber
Nov. 19, 2010 Jones, Jon Fitch and Vitor Belfort. of Commerce in
6:00pm - 11:30pm The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce January, 2010, and
Almansor Court along with the City of Rosemead staff since then, has been
700 S. Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA were invited to open up the festivities with really involved in the
a ribbon cutting and award presentation. Chamber events and
activities. Also at that Preparing to cut the ribbon for the event, Dana White,
time, UFC started a humbles himself. Pictured (R to L) Jim Rowley, CEO
California High Speed Rail System massive membership of UFC gym, Mark Mastrov, Founder and Chairman of
NEV, Dana White, President of UFC, Chael Sonnen, UFC
campaign throughout
How does it affect Rosemead? Continued on page 4
athlete, Adam Sedlack, Senior VP of UFC gym, Polly Low,
Rosemead Councilwoman, Cyrus Zuniga, UFC kids MMA
Two years ago voters approved Recently there has been a lot of member.
Proposition 1A and it appeared that controversy about this topic, especially
everything was set to build a high-speed in the city of Rosemead, CA., because it
rail line from San Diego to Los Angeles affects too many people and businesses Over 5,000 attendees at the UFC Gym
to San Francisco. The idea was that you in the city. Grand Opening on September 18, 2010.
could get from downtown Los Angeles It was recently discussed at the
to San Francisco in two hours and 38 City Council Meeting on September
minutes without flying. It seemed like a 14th, 2010, in which the Council was
dream for those of us who can remember unanimous in their opposition to the
taking the train at Union Station to High Speed Rail project because of the
somewhere in the middle-west and it potential use of eminent domain to
took days. Continued on page 9

A Pilgrimage of Don Bosco’s Relics visits
Rosemead
On Thursday, September 16th, 2010, Just to give you a little history on the
Don Bosco Technical Institute, located on subject. In 1841, a young priest called Don
San Gabriel Blvd. in Rosemead, welcomed Bosco initiated an educational outreach to
Help our City get • Electronic discards are one of the fastest growing the Pilgrimage of St. Don Bosco’s relics, poor youth searching for work in Turin,
rid of E-Waste segments of our nation’s waste stream. with a Family Festival and an all night vigil, Italy, during the Industrial Revolution.
ucts
• 56% of American households have functional e-prod
the right way by that they will no longer use.
and the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Through his leadership and collaboration
diverting it from • Less than 10% of e-waste is currently being properly was there to celebrate the occasion. with others, hundreds of youth found a
the landfills to a dismantled or recycled. home, a school, a church
proper recycling ts
• 70% of heavy metals, 40% of lead and mercury conten and a playground that
process! contents found in today’s landfills come from e-waste. helped them develop as
responsible citizens and
For E-Waste Collection Event Date, Time and Location: good Christians. Those
Saturday & Sunday October 23 & 24, 2010 small but charismatic
beginnings gave rise to
From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm the Salesian Society,
Rosemead High School (Cross Street Rosemead) a worldwide Catholic
9063 E. Mission Dr. Rosemead, CA 91770 religious congregation
feel free contact us at (626) 288- that now serves youth
For more information on e-waste collection event, please
0811 or rosemeadcc@ aol.com in over 130 countries.
In Los Angeles, there
What is “E-Waste”? are three high schools,
nt that has reached its ‘end-of-life,’ whether
E-Waste is defined as any consumer electronic equipme
in full or non-working condition. Most electronics or electron
ic equipments with a cord or circuit board three parishes and
such as: two youth centers that
Computer Monitors, Television sets, PC Systems, Printers,
Laptops, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines, educate yearly thousands
ing Equipment, Mother
Tenors Carttridges, UPS & PDAs, Tower Supplies, Main Frame Units, Network of youth following the
and Cellular Phones,
Board Systems, VCR/VC D/DVD Players, Home Entertainment Systems, Landline methodology and spirit
not accept: Refriferators,
& & Small Portable Devices. We also accept car and forklift batteries. We do
Bulbs, and Household Batteries. of Don Bosco.
Washer and Dryers, Microwave Oven, Fluorescent Light Councilwoman Sandra Armenta presenting Father Paul The year 2015 marks
service to local residence; please feel Tran, St. Joseph’s Salesian Youth Center, and Andrew
For a minimal fee, we also provide a door-to-door pick up the 200th anniversary of
free to contact us for further details at Toll Free: 1.877.497.4972 Coffey, Retreat Coordinator, Certificate of Recognition Continued on page 8
from the City of Rosemead.
2 Rosemead Report • October 2010

Rosemead Report

El Monte-Rosemead Adult School . . . . . . . . 2 Rosemead City Hall
Little People School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Nu Vision Federal Credit Union (E1) . . . . . 4 Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 569-2100
Di Pilla’s Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pacific Alliance Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Open Monday thru Thursday
Rosemead Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Office Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Closed Fridays
Chamber of Commerce California Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 City Council
Gary Taylor, Mayor
Brown’s Jewelry Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Board of Directors Rosemead School District . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tem
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
2010-2011 El Monte Union High School District . . . . . . 10
Southern California Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11&12
Sandra Armenta, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilmember
President
Amy Wu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Inn Express
Vice Presidents
New Members City Staff
Jeff Allred
City Manager
Erix Oliva - Legislative Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alpha Electrical
. . . . . . . . . . . . El Monte Rosemead Adult School Matt Hawkesworth
Lori Craven-Doss - Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant City Manager
Heng Lee
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown’s Jewelry & Loan 907 King St. Stan Wong
James Wang - Membership Services . . . . . . . CH Auto San Gabriel, CA Community Development Director
Past President 91776
Jose Hinojos . . . . . . . . . . . . . JG Quality Printing (626) 233-3619
Directors Sun City Sea Food
Thuy Bui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wells Fargo Bank Wei Chi Xu
7450 E. Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, CA
Marissa Castro Salvati . . . Southern California Edison
Larry Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemead High School Sen Won LLC 91770
(626) 288-1177
Sharon Coley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doubletree Hotel
James Lin
Annie Gee . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pacific Western Bank
Chester Gee . . . . . . . . Primerica Financial Services
2119 S. Los Rosemead Beauty
Diana Herrera . . . . . . . . . .Coldwell Banker Dynasty
Angeles St. Los
Angeles, CA School
Candy Su
Joan Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . Alltour/Travelmoore, Inc. 90011
8527 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770
Robert Oehler . . . . . . . . . . . .Pacific Alliance Bank (213) 748-9513 (626) 286-2146
Tony Aldama . . . . . . NuVision Federal Credit Union
Ambassador Committee Royal Business Bank
Jean Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Rosemead
Bill Chen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of the West
Smog & Lube Alan Thian
123 E. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel, CA
91776
Elvira Hernandez . . . . Dreamweaver Medical Group Henry Wong (626) 307-7523
Rosemary Nazemi . . . Dreamweaver Medical Group 8513 E. Garvey
Irene Ramirez . . . . . . . . . . . SGV Newspaper Group Ave., Rosemead,
Trish Sproles . . . . . . . . . . Pacific Alliance Bank CA 91770
(626) 280-9199
Staff
Min-Hsien Wang . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Cathy Brehm . . . . . . . . . . . . Admin. Assistant

Rosemead Report
Official Publication of the Rosemead Chamber of Goldic International Inc. Join the
Commerce. Published monthly at 3953 Muscatel Joseph Su
8525 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770 Rosemead
Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770. Eighteen thousand
five hundred copies printed. Distributed to residents (626) 226-2688 Chamber of
and businesses of Rosemead. Commerce
Cathy Brehm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor At the
Boscacci Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Design
Inland Empire’s
Rosemead Report Deadline Largest Mixer IV
15th of Each Month Wednesday, October 27,
E-mail is preferred: rosemeadcc@aol.com 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Remember to submit your releases, news articles, photos, Ontario Convention
and ads before the 15th of each month to be published Center
the following month. Our staff has been working diligently 2000 E. Convention Center Way
to arrange earlier delivery of your monthly newspaper so Ontario, CA 91764
it arrives at the beginning of the month. Join Inland Empire Chambers and
Therefore, we must have your information by the 5th Business Organizations for the
of the preceeding month to make it possible. Stories ultimate business networking event!
submitted must be on a CD Rom, preferably in Microsoft Mix and mingle with business
Word or ASCH text format. Stories cannot exceed 400 people representing hundreds of
words. If you have any questions, please call us at 626- industries and companies in and
288-0811. around the Inland Empire. Inland
MISSION STATEMENT Empire’s Largest Mixer is a great
opportunity to reach small to large
The Mission of the Rosemead Chamber of
companies, meet new clients and
Commerce is to foster the growth of the business and
learn how the different chambers
professional community, enhancing the quality of life
Ramona Adult Center Rosemead Adult Center of commerce and business
in Rosemead.
10807 Ramona Boulevard 4105 N. Rosemead Boulevard organizations can make your
Community Press Releases & Photos Accepted Rosemead, California 91731 Rosemead, California 91770 business grow.
626.258.5800 626.258.5900 Admission: $20 per person at
The Rosemead Report is not funded by taxpayers
the door or Buy Tickets Online
money NO ENROLLMENT FEES
Accredited by the Western Assciation of Schools and Colleges
Parking $8.00
Rosemead Report • October 2010 3

Community
Skylink TV Caravan 2
PAY YOUR DUES Every month the Rosemead Chamber Caravan visits one or two chamber
member businesses. The group consists of a few Chamber Board Members,
PROMPTLY AND a couple city staff and one or 2 city officials. In August, one of the businesses
that the Chamber Caravan visited was Sky Link TV. Sky Link TV is located
We thank the following loyal members who
have renewed their membership. We are RECEIVE A FREE at 500 W. Montebello Blvd. in Rosemead. This month the group had a very
informative visit and met some really nice people.
grateful for their continued and dedicated
support of the Rosemead Chamber of BUSINESS CARD AD
Commerce. Please patronize your fellow
chamber member businesses whenever
you need a service of this type.
Member Since
San Gabriel Valley
Water Company 1977
Dan Arrighi
11142 E. Garvey Avenue
El Monte, CA 91734
(626) 448-6183

Coldwell Banker Dynasty 1998
Diana Herrera
9228 La Tunas Drive
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 287-9636 Shown (L to R), Chester Gee, Chamber Board Member, Min Wang, Rosemead
Chamber Executive Director, Amy Wu, Chamber President, Trish Sproles,
Sky Link TV 2003 Pacific Alliance Bank, Joan Hunter, Chamber Board Member, Ling Huang,
Ling Huang Sky Link TV, Steven Ly, Mayor Pro tem, Jeff Allred, City Manager, and Mike
500 W. Montebello Blvd Cheung, Sky Link TV.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(323) 888-0028 San Gabriel Rotary Joins Chamber
Loyal Order of Moose #632 1994 On September 20th, 2010, Chin-Ho Liao, San Gabriel Rotary Club President,
Robert Bretz joined the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. One of his main objectives is to
9304 Mission Drive eventually start up a Rotary Club here in Rosemead. President Chin-Ho Liao
Rosemead, CA 91770 said the Rotary motto is Service above Self. “Rotary’s main objective is service
(626) 286-8613 in the community,
in the workplace,
Palladium Technical Academy 2008 and throughout the
Dani Duncan world.”
10503 Valley Blvd. RotaryWis
El Monte, CA 91731 aWworldwide
(626) 444-0880 organization of
more than 1.2
ProGraphics, LLC 2003 million business,
Florinda Colacio professional and
9200 Lower Azusa Road community leaders.
Rosemead, CA 91770 Members of Rotary
(626) 287-0417 clubs, known as
Rotarians, provide
Neighborhood Church humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and
of Rosemead 1997 help build good-will and peace in the world.
Pastor Tim Clark The mission of The
7656 E. Graves Ave Rotary Foundation is to
Rosemead, CA 91770 enable Rotarians to advance
(626) 280-3878 w o r l d Wu n d e r s t a n d i n g ,
goodwill, and peace through
Seidner Collision Centers, Inc. 1994 the improvement of health,
Denise Walton the support of education, and
4500 N. Rosemead Blvd. the alleviation of poverty. For
Rosemead, CA 91770 more information about the
(626) 285-7131 Rotary, how to be a member,
or how to start up a club
Charles T. Mathews & here in Rosemead, contact
Associates, LLP 2002 President Chin-Ho Liao at
Cindy Chiang (626) 287-1966.
2596 Mission Street, Ste 204
San Marino, CA 91108 October 2010
(626) 683-8291 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 12 Noon
8 pm
Rosemead Fall
Festival
Rosemead Park
3 4 5 6 7 Noon 8 9
Full Board
Meeting
Rosemead Chamber Chamber Office

of Commerce seeks 10 11 12 7pm 137am-8:30am 14 15 16
Customer Account City Council
Meeting
“Be Smart”
Workshop
Representative
Public Safety Center
City Hall (626) 569-2290 for
Info
17 18 19 20 7am-8:30am 21 22 23 9am-4pm
• Part-Time/Full Time Position “Be Smart” Free Electroni
• Competitive Salary Workshop Waste Collection
Public Safety Center Event
• Flexible Hours (626) 569-2290 for
Info Rosemead High
Call (626) 288-0811 for more details. 24 9am-4pm 25 26 7pm 27 7am-8:30am 28 12 Noon 29 30
Fax resume to E-Waste Event City Council “Be Smart” Executive
Workshop
Cont’d Meeting Board Meeting
(626) 288-2514 Public Safety Center
(626) 569-2290 Info
Rosemead High Chamber Office
31st Halloween City Hall 5pm-9pm
Inland Empire Mixer
4 Rosemead Report • October 2010

Community
A Message from the Fresh & Easy Grand Opening
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
“NIXLE”
WHAT IS NIXLE? Headquarters, text “LASheriff” to the
Nixle is a Community Messaging short-code phone number of 888777
Service now being utilized by the Los (standard text messaging rates apply).
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to IS NIXLE SECURE?
send free geographically-specific email Nixle utilizes secure network systems.
and text messages directly to the public. Only government agencies can send out
WHAT MESSAGES WOULD I information via Nixle. Your personal
RECEIVE? information (name, email address, etc.) is
Only police and government not tracked or disseminated to anyone.
agencies can send messages directly The Nixle system does not send out
to the community via Nixle. These advertising or spam. The only thing you
messages include information on arrests, receive is pertinent information sent out
neighborhood specific alerts, traffic by government agencies such as the Los
advisories, road closures, wanted persons, Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
missing persons, crime trends, etc. TO REGISTER
You can limit the messages to only • Go to www.nixle.com
those incidents which are occurring in your • Click "Register now"
geographic area. For example, messages •iCreate an account by choosing a The lines were long for the Grand Opening of the new Fresh & Easy store at 9026 E.
pertaining to only your city of residence HUsername and Password Valley Blvd. in Rosemead on Saturday, September 8, 2010. Pictured here is Mayor Pro
and work. •iEnter an email address and phone tem Steven Ly presenting Fresh & Easy store manager, certificate of recognition from the
WHAT IS THE COST? Hnumber where you would like to receive City of Rosemead. Also present for opening was the Chamber of Commerce, Board and
The Nixle system is completely free. Hmessages. staff. Pictured (L to R), Fresh & Easy Store Manager, Chester Gee, Primerica, Steven
There is no additional cost to the public for •iEnter your address (or nearby Ly, Mayor Pro tem, Diana Herrera, Chamber Director, Jose Hinojos, Chamber Director,
email and text notifications (all standard Hintersection) Councilmember Maggie Clark, Joan Hunter, Chamber Director, Cathy Brehm, Rosemead
phone text messaging rates apply). • Click "Sign me Up" - and you are done! Chamber, and Jean Hall, City Traffic Commissioner.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN? TO CUSTOMIZE
Nixle provides the public an immediate
and secure method of receiving information
• Log in at www.nixle.com
• Click "Locations" The City of Rosemead and the Temple City
from law enforcement and other public
agencies. Having a Nixle account will
•iClick "Add New" to add addresses in
Htown or around the country
Sheriff’s Station Announces
ensure that you are kept abreast of all
pertinent information in cases of emergency
•iClick "Other" to subscribe to Nixle
HWeather and Nixle Traffic Updates COMMUNITY ACADEMY
(for example, an earthquake). Additionally, • Click "Settings"
Nixle allows the public to be informed Subscribe to agencies in your area The City of Rosemead and the Los graffiti.
immediately of significant crimes and crime and choose where you want to receive Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, The Community Academy is an
trends in their surrounding neighborhood. messages. Adjust which messages by Temple Station, in conjunction with the example of Temple Station’s continued
HOW DO I JOIN? priority level to go to your email or cell Asian Community Advisory Committee, efforts to improve its relationship with
Joining Nixle is easy and only takes a phone. is hosting a Community Academy. the community and to educate community
few minutes. Visit www.nixle.com. Community members will have the members on law enforcement matters.
For more information about NIXLE, please opportunity to learn more about their local In addition, participants will get
For text only alerts from the Los
contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s law enforcement agency. This Academy a chance to learn about the City of
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Department at (626) 330-3322. is a 7-week program, with each class Rosemead’s departments function. There
taking place each Monday, from October will be a different topic presented each
4 through November 22. The final session week and those who attend will have a
will be a graduation ceremony. deeper understanding and respect for the
The topics for the 6 week academy topics presented.
include patrol procedures, a presentation by For more information or to apply,
the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, please contact Mandy Wong, Public Safety
a tour of the Twin Towers Custody Facility, Coordinator at (626) 569-2290 ext. 224 or
patrol/traffic procedures, a patrol ride-a- Deputy Rich Soto at (626) 292-3351. The
long, emergency preparedness/Community program is being presented free of charge.
Emergency Response Team (CERT), and

UFC Gym - from page 1
Inside, the whole gym was alive with
the city and community outreach.
demonstrations on activities UFC has to
Surrounding the Gym, booths had been set
offer to their members. There were hourly
up to sell souvenirs, posters, tee shirts and
give-a-ways of tee-shirts, posters, tote bags,
other UFC memorabilia. Live Martial Arts
and a trip for 2 to Las Vegas, with airfare
Demonstrations included: Kids MMA,
and accommodations. The famous fighters
BJJ, Muay Thai, Zumba, and kick boxing.
arrived throughout the day to excite the
Several local Restaurants were invited to
fans. Some of the highlights of the day
sell their delicious menu items to the public,
were a Q&A with the fighters, autograph
restaurants such as DiPilla’s Italian, Ono
sessions with the fighters, strong man
Hawaiian, Subway, and China Way. Other
contests, rope climbing, and a tire flipping
local vendors included 162 Palms, Harley
contest with members and guests.
Davidson, Freeway Insurance, OTM fight
shop, City of Rosemead, and a bounce It was a great event. Thanks UFC Gym for
house for the kids. National vendors inviting us.
included: Marines, Affliction, Coca Cola,
Xyience, Jaco, I-tech, and Power 106. Also For more information about UFC or for
performing for the crowds, was local live membership information, please call the
band, the “Gamblers Mark Band”. gym at (626) 283-5100.

Dana White,
Founder of
UFC signs an
autograph for
Chamber Board
Member, Diana
Herrera.
Rosemead Report • October 2010 5

Community
New Workers’ Compensation Regulations Contacting Current Employers
From the California Chamber of Commerce It is generally considered bad manners or against the express wishes of the
California’s Division of Workers’ Employers within an existing Medical to seek references from a job candidate’s applicant would incur no legal liability if
Compensation (DWC) has finalized Provider Network (MPN) must: current employer, but it usually doesn’t they did so.
regulations that require all employers • Create a complete MPN notice and post it lead to liability. The result may differ, There are other methods to deal with
within the state to post a new “Notice next to the "Notice to Employees - injuries however, if the candidate is seeking a the problem of contacting an applicant’s
to Employees - injuries Caused by Caused by Work' poster, by October federal job and he or she specifically current employer.
Work.”notice. You must post this notice, 8, 2010. The complete MPN Notice is rejected a request for such contact. First, an employer could require a
in a conspicuous location frequented by described n our Workers Compensation reference check from a current employer,
employees, by October 8, 2010. Final Regulation Q & A document. Question: When job candidates list their with the caveat that if the applicant is
Failure to post the notice by the October • Give the same MPN you've created to any current employers on company forms as unwilling to inform their employer of their
deadline can result in fines of up to $7,000 employee injured at work or after October part of our background-checking process, job hunt, that if a firm offer of employment
in civil penalties. 8, 2010. are we permitted to contact their current is made, it will depend upon a positive
California employers must also distribute Employers who are implementing, employers? Would the company be liable reference from said current employer in
a new “Your Rights to Workers” changing or terminating an MPN must: if we checked the current employment and order to move forward.
Compensation Benefits’ pamphlet. • Post a complete MPN Notice next to the then the candidate was fired? Or, second, the employer could ask
All California employers must: "Notice to Employees - injuries Caused Answer: Normally, a current employer the applicant to explain their reluctance
• Post the new version of the "Notice to by Work" poster by October 8, 2010. The is only contacted if the applicant gives and work through it with them. If you
Employees - Injuries Caused by Work" complete MPN Notice is described in our permission, as many people who apply for can persuade them to let you contact their
posted (dated 6/10/10), by October 8, Workers’ Compensation Final Regulation new positions do not want their current employer, give the candidate a day or so to
2010. Q & A document. employer to know they are planning to go back and have their own conversation
• You must also distribute a new "Your • Give the complete MPN Notice to any leave. with their supervisor, so that your call
Rights to Workers' Compensation Benefits' employee injured at work on or after There are two common reasons for this won’t catch the supervisor off-guard.
pamphlet to all new employees who start October 8, 2010. reluctance. First, the applicant may not If they’re afraid the supervisor will
to work on or after October 8, 2010, at the • You must also give all employees notice want their current boss to know they are say something bad about them, ask them
time of hire or before the end of the first that you are implementing, terminating, or job-hunting; they don’t want to burn any to describe what they think the supervisor
pay period. changing the MPN. bridges with their current employer until will say and why they think he or she will
they know they have a new job waiting. say it.
Second, the applicant may be afraid their Sometimes, there’s legitimate negative
current supervisor will say something information that the candidate would
negative about them. rather you not hear; however, sometimes
Although it is not illegal for a potential the problems are with the boss and not
employer to contact the applicant’s current with the employee. If the candidate thinks
employer, it is generally considered bad you may get negative information from a
manners to do so without the applicant’s current supervisor, assure them that their
permission. own explanation of the situation will also
If the applicant has explicitly stated, help you weigh what you hear. Or, they can
either at the interview or on the application, give you alternative names of co-workers
that their current employer may not be and supervisors that can be contacted for a
contacted, to do so would generally be different point of view.
considered unprofessional. However, an Source: www.hreonline.com
employer who contacted an applicant’s
current employer with either no permission

City of Rosemead & the
Important Phone Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
Numbers
Are Hosting a
City Hall
(626) 569-2100 “FREE” Workshop
Rosemead Community Center “Be Smart”
(626) 569-2251 “Simple Measures against
Robbers/Thieves”
Garvey Center
(626) 569-2212 The “BE SMART” is an interactive
and instructional program whose goal
Temple City Sheriff’s Station is to educate local merchants on the
(626) 285-7171 recognition and prevention of criminal
activity.
Rosemead Fire Station Participants will:
(626) 286-2417 •qGain knowledge on how to identify
counterfeit notes and forgery.
San Gabriel Fire Station •qGain a better understanding on
(626) 280-1833 credit card fraud.
•qUnderstand police response
Public Safety Center and procedure during a criminal
(626) 569-2292 investigation.
•qBe equipped for taking a more
Graffiti Hotline effective and proactive role in personal
(626) 569-2345 safety.
Advertising Opportunities Animal Control The “BE SMART” program will take
place in four sessions beginning on
(626) 962-3577
Available to Chamber Members October 13th to November 3rd at
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. The program
Advertise your business in the Report
Report a Crime
(800) 782-7463 will continue for the next four
consecutive Wednesday mornings,
• Distributed to all business license National Drug Abuse Hotline with a new topic at each session.
holders in the City of Rosemead (800) 662-4357 Upon completion, a certificate will
• Mailed to all members of the be awarded at a graduation ceremony
Council on Alcoholism and Drug on Tuesday, November 9th at the City
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Council Meeting.
Dependence
• Business card size ads to (626) 331-5316 Location:
full page ads available Public Safety Center
Poison Control Center 8301 Garvey Avenue,Rosemead, CA
For advertising rates and deadline (800) 222-1222 Dates Include: October 13th,
information call the October 20th, October 27th,
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Red Cross November 3rd, & November 9th,
(626) 799-0841 2010

(626) 288-0811 Better Business Bureau
(909) 825-7280
Questions? Please contact Mandy
Wong at (626) 569-2290 Ext. 224
6 Rosemead Report • October 2010

Cook’s Corner

LARGE CHEESE The following recipe was taken from the recipe files of Isabel Dinsmoor Putnam.

8
Isabel Dinsmoor Putnam designed the Dinsmoor Heritage House as a young

PIZZA $ 99 woman. She lived in the house most of her adult life. The Recipe cards were dated
from the early 1930’s through the 1970’s.

9013 E. Valley Blvd. Take out only + Tax Festive Walnut Cake
Rosemead, CA 91770 1/2 cup shortening Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg
Toppings available at regular prices. Cannot be
combined with other offers. One coupon per 1-1/4 cup sugar yolks. Add milk, lemon juice and cherry
(626) 286-0275 customer per visit. Offer expires 11-15-10 2 egg yolks
1/3 cup milk
syrup. Sift together flour, salt and baking
powder. Add to sugar mixture. Add
1 tsp. lemon juice chopped cherries and walnuts. Bake in
1/3 cup maraschino cherry syrup two square tine in 375 degree oven 25
State Route Named After Roberto “Bobby” 5 whole cherries
2 cups cake flour
minutes. Frost with boiled icing* or
powered sugar. Decorate with whole
Salcedo 1/2 tsp. salt cherries and walnut halves.
From the office of Assemblyman Mike Eng (49th District) 2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 (5 oz) bottle of maraschino cherries, *Check any good cook book for a boiled
On August 27, 2010, the Legislature ACR 174 recounts the life and career chopped fine icing recipe.
adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution of Bobby Salcedo, a career teacher and 1/2 cup walnuts
174, authored by Assemblymember Mike educator in the El Monte Community. A
Eng (D – Monterrey Park), designating a former high school student body president,
portion of State Highway Route 60 in Los Bobby went on to obtain both a bachelors
Angeles County as the “Roberto ‘Bobby’ and masters degree despite the fact that
Salcedo Memorial Highway.”
Roberto “Bobby” Salcedo was a
both of his immigrant parents never
graduated from high school. He enrolled
Coldwell Banker Dynasty
beloved and well-respected educator from in school while working as a teacher,
El Monte, Ca, whose murder shocked not football and track coach, and served the Buyers: Ask
only his community but the nation as well. students and faculty as assistant principal
While on a vacation to his wife’s home for El Monte High School. Bobby was a me about the
town of Gomez Placio, Mexico, Bobby member of the California Association of “WISH” Program
Salcedo was horrifically kidnapped and Latino Superintendents and Administrators for up to $15,000
murdered on the day before New Year’s and a protégé of its mentoring program.
Eve in a style reminiscent of the ongoing Bobby also served as an elected official
credit.
drug wars that have plagued Mexico. having just been re-elected in November to Sellers: Ask
“We have all been touched by Bobby’s his third term on the El Monte City School me for a “FREE
story and it has inspired us all to do better District Board of Education. Bobby was
and work harder,” said Assemblymember president of a sister city program that
MARKET
Eng. “I will always remember him for joined the city of South El Monte with the ANALYSIS”.
his legacy of providing our children with Mexican city of Gomez Palacio. It was
unlimited opportunities for success, as through such a program that he met and
a teacher, administrator, and as a school married his wife, Betzy Salcedo, who was
board member.” a practicing physician in Gomez Palacio.
Visit the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Web Site
for Information on Our Members and Upcoming Events at
September’s Mixer at Sam’s Club www.RosemeadChamber.org
The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce mixer with the El Monte/South El Monte
would like to thanks Sam’s Club for their Chamber of Commerce, a great chamber to
wonderful hospitality at our joint Mixer mingle with. Everyone had a great time,
at Sam’s on September 9th. It was a joint lots of good food, and lots of prizes.

Full House at September
Mixer at Sam’s Club

Lorraine Wild wins Prize at
Sam’s Club

Jean Hall wins Prize at
Sam’s Club
Rosemead Report • October 2010 7

Community
JADE FAMILY SERVICES
Empowering Teens to Make Positive Choices
On August 26, 2010, the Jade Family awareness on means of preventing HIV/
Services/Clean SLATE Program hosted AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and
a “Helping Youth Succeed” Community premature pregnancy. The program equips
Collaboration Event. The event took place youth with relationship and character skills
at the Downey Embassy Suites Hotel from to help them be successful by avoiding
10:00 am to 12:00 pm. risky behaviors and making healthy
A total of twenty five people including choices when faced with issues that may
school administrators, principals, teachers, threaten their well-being. The program,
parents, business owners, and the Jade which was initiated by the U.S. Department
staff, heard presentations on what Clean of Health and Human Services, provides
SLATE EDUCATION is all about. six to eight-hour presentations in schools
Clean SLATE is an educational program usually in Health and Physical Education
that promotes youth leadership and teen Continued on page 8

Speakers for the event included: Israil Abdul-Barri, Youth Guest Speaker for Operation
Confidence), Heidi Iseda (Clean SLATE Project Director), Consuella Mackey (Operation
What is a Mixer? Confidence founder), and Marcos Vega (Jade Executive Director).
A mixer is a fun Chamber social event for members and non-members to exchange
business cards, network, enjoy a snack, and announce activities. Members are admitted
free of charge. Non-members, who are considering joining the Chamber, pay a fee of five Friends of the
dollars at the door. Rosemead Library

What can a Mixer do for My Business?
The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce holds about 7 mixers a year for businesses to
Really Big
network and share ideas. A mixer is held and catered by the hosting company. This offers
restaurants or businesses an opportunity to exhibit and promote services to local business
Booksale
owners or administrators who attend. Members are encouraged to bring a door prize to
further promote their businesses. Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Sat., October 12th, 13th, 14th & 16th
We hope that you will consider hosting an upcoming mixer. If you are a member, and 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
are interested, please contact the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce to make arrangements.
Mixers are usually scheduled two months in advance.
Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770
For more information, please contact the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce (626) 573-5220
3953 N. Muscatel AveRosemead, CA 91770
(626) 288-0811 rosemeadcc@aol.com

FOSTER CARE FOR
DISABLED ADULTS
Come join a fast growing dedicated to
creating a positive change in peoples’
lives with disabilities. We need commited,
positive people to care for our adult clients
in your home. Open your hearts and your
home by inviting an adult with disabilities
to come live with you. You will be part of
a professional team, receive a daily rate,
still builing opportunities, and 24 hours
support. For mor information please call
Program Recruiter Angie Elizondo (562)
945-7262 www.camentorfha.com
8 Rosemead Report • October 2010

Community
Assemblyman Mike Eng, (49th District) Asian Pacific Family Center
Wants Businesses to Know the Importance of SGV Youth Summit
the ADA The prevention team at Pacific Clinics to empower youth to encourage them to
- Asian Pacific Family Center is hosting make a difference in their communities,
On September 21st, at the Alhambra Q: What are examples of the types of its 2nd annual San Gabriel Valley-wide increase awareness of cultural diversity
Chamber of Commerce, Assemblyman modifications that would be readily Youth Summit for students between 6th and social injustices, and promote
Mike Eng invited several guests from achievable in most cases? and 12th grades on Saturday, February 19, social, emotional, physical, and mental
four local Chambers of Commerce, to 2011 from 9am to 4pm at Garvey School
A: Examples include the simple ramping well-being. We are currently accepting
inform businesses on the importance of in Rosemead, CA. We are collaborating
of a few steps, the installation of grab bars proposals from community agencies,
“The Americas with Disabilities Act”, and with over 20 community and educational
where only routine reinforcement of the faith-based organizations, student-led
the value of ADA Compliance. Invited agencies to host workshops on various
wall is required, the lowering of telephones, clubs, and community youth groups to
to speak at this event was: David H. topics, including arts and entertainment,
and similar modest adjustments.Q: When host a youth workshop. Our Youth Summit
Raizman, one of Southern California’s stress management, domestic violence,
barrier removal is not readily achievable, Planning Committee meetings are once
leading Employment and Disability LGBT issues, gang prevention, and much
what kinds of alternative steps are required a month from 3pm to 5pm on October 7,
Rights Lawyers, Ms. Candis Watson more. Our first annual Youth Summit
by the ADA? November 4, and December 2. For more
Bowles, an Associate Managing Attorney was a huge success with over 600 youth information about the youth summit and
with Disability Rights California, and Mr. A: Alternatives may include such measures participants and volunteers in attendance. how you can participate, please contact
Yung Kao, a Certified Access Specialist as in-store assistance for removing articles Themed “Building Blocks for Strong sgvyouthsummit@gmail.com or 626-287-
(CASp), from the City of Monterey Park. from inaccessible shelves, home delivery Communities,” the Youth Summit seeks 2988.
By the end of this meeting, the results of groceries, or coming to the door to
were clear, that more businesses should be receive or return dry cleaning.
knowledgeable about the ADA, and aware
of the consequences of non-compliance. Q: Who has the responsibility for ADA Proposition 22 Seeks to Prevent State Funding
The Americans with Disabilities Act
compliance in leased places of public
accommodation, the landlord or the
Shifts of Local Government Revenues
ADA Compliance tenant? Among the many measures on the tax revenues that voters have dedicated to
The American with Disabilities Act November ballot is Proposition 22, transportation and transit improvements
A: The ADA places the legal obligation
(ADA is a Federal civil rights law that a statewide initiative constitutional and services.
to remove barriers or provide auxiliary
prohibits the exclusion of people with amendment. In the official ballot title, Proponents say this measure is needed
aids and services on both the landlord and
disabilities from everyday activities, such the Attorney General says Proposition 22 because, over the past several years,
the tenant. The landlord and the tenant
as buying an item at the store, watching a “Prohibits the State from Borrowing or the state has passed budgets that have
may decide, but both remain legally
movie in a theater, enjoying a meal at a local Taking Funds Used for Transportation, diverted or borrowed billions of dollars
responsible.
restaurant, exercising at the local health Redevelopment, or Local Government in local government, transportation and
club or having the car serviced at a local Q: Is it expensive to make all newly Projects and Services.” redevelopment funds. Continued state
garage. To meet the goals of the ADA, the constructed places of public accommodation Proponents of the measure include the raids have resulted in deep service cuts and
law established requirements for private and commercial facilities accessible? League of California Cities, California layoffs at the local level.
businesses of all sizes. These requirements Transit Association, California Fire To view the official ballot guide with
A: The cost of incorporating accessibility Chiefs Association, California Police
first went into effect on January 26, 1992, features in new construction is less than one information from proponents, opponents,
and continue for both for-profit and non- Chiefs Association and others. These and the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst,
percent of construction costs. This is a small organizations say Prop. 22 would prevent
profit organizations. price in relation to the economic benefits visit the Secretary of State’s website at
For small businesses, compliance with the state from diverting, borrowing or www.ss.ca.gov.
to be derived from full accessibility in the taking funds that are currently dedicated
the ADA is not difficult. To help businesses future, such as increased employment and For more information from Prop 22
with their compliance efforts, Congress to local governments. The measure would supporters, visit www.savelocalservices.
consumer spending and decreased welfare also prevent the state from diverting gas
established a technical assistance program dependency. com
to answer questions about the ADA. In
addition, tax credits and deductions were Q: Must every feature of a new facility be
established that can be used annually to accessible? A Pilgrimage - from page 1 crafts, magicians, jugglers, entertainment,
offset many costs of providing access to A: No, only specific number of elements the birth of Don Bosco, known by the lots of fundraising activities, and at night,
people with disabilities. such as parking spaces and drinking Catholics as St. Don Bosco, “the friend an all night vigil, all in remembrance of
fountains must be made accessible in order of the young and the poor”. To prepare the great saint. Representing the City of
Here are a few common questions and for the centenary of Rector Major of the
for a facility to be “readily accessible”. Rosemead for the program portion of the
answers: Salesian Society, Don Pascual Chavez, has event, was Councilwoman Sandra Armenta,
Q: Will the ADA have any effect on Q: Are businesses entitled to any tax benefit sent the saint’s relics from Turin, Italy on who presented St. Joseph’s Salesian Youth
the eligibility criteria used by public to help pay for the cost of compliance? a pilgrimage throughout the world. The Center with a Certificate of Recognition in
accommodations to determine who may pilgrim journey began last January 31st and honor of the pilgrimage and the relic of St.
A: As amended in 1990, the Internal
receive services? by summer had passed on to Latin America. Don Bosco.
Revenue Code allows a deduction of up to
Thousands of people have now welcomed Friday morning, September 17th,
A: Yes. If criterion screens out or tends $15,000
Don Bosco’s relics with great enthusiasm the pilgrimage continued on to St. John
to screen out individuals with disabilities, per year for expenses associated with
and devotion. In early September, Don Bosco High School in Bellflower, CA, and
it may only be used if necessary for the the removal of qualified architectural
Bosco’s pilgrimage journeyed through San then to St. Dominic Savio Parish, also in
provision of the services. For instance, and transportation barriers. The 1990
Francisco and on to Rosemead, September Bellflower.
it would be a violation for a retail store amendment also permits eligible small
15/16, 2010.
to have a rule excluding all deaf persons businesses to receive a tax credit for
The welcoming event
from entering the premises, or for a movie certain costs of compliance with the ADA.
consisted of students, their
theater to exclude all individuals with An eligible small business is one whose
families, members of the
cerebral pals. gross receipts do not exceed $1,000,000
school and church and city,
require a physician to accept patients outside or whose workforce does not consist of
over 200 or so in attendance,
of his or her specialty would fundamentally more than 30 full-time workers. Qualifying
all present to witness the
alter the nature of the medical practice. businesses may claim a credit of up to 50
viewing of the great saint’s
percent of eligible access expenditures that
Q: Will restaurants be required to have relics and celebrate the
exceed $250 but do not exceed $10,250.
Braille menus? pilgrimage of Don Bosco.
For more information, you can contact the The students celebrated all
A: No, not if waiters or other employees ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301. day and night with food, a
are made available to read the menu to the petting zoo for the children,
blind customer. The Relics of St. Don Bosco.

Jade Family Services - from page 7 Operation Confidence who spoke on
classes for the middle and high schools the value of collaboration. She recently
students. Over the past three years, the organized “United We Serve” Fair, which
Clean SLATE “Free Teens” curriculum was mainly about bringing our diverse
has been taught to 14,100 youth in the El communities together, and promoting
Monte, Rosemead, San Gabriel and South their services, and providing resources and
Los Angeles areas. It has also engaged employment opportunities. Also a speaker
600 youth in after-school club activities at this event was Mr. John Berg, of Pal-
which included media training in the areas Tech Communications, who concluded
of drama performance, dance, visual arts, with a power point presentation entitled
music and video production to encourage “Stronger Together”.
the kids to be a positive influence on others The morning ended after brainstorming
and build successful relationships. on what each can offer as resources, so that
The highlight of the event was honored an invaluable program Clean SLATE can
youth guest speaker Israil Abdul-Barri who continue to educate our youth and empower
gave a moving testimonial about Operation them to make wise and healthy choices.
Confidence and how the program has For more information on Clean Slate
made a difference in his life. Other Education, contact Heidi Iseda and (323)
speakers included Ms. Consuella Mackey, 747-0915.
the founder and executive director of
Rosemead Report • October 2010 9

Legislative
Native Plants is Topic at San Gabriel Mission Five ways to keep your best and brightest
on Nov. 6 motivated--and working for you
San Gabriel Mission History Day on
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. The event will
community. She gives presentations and
leads nature walks. Guthrie has also
Source: Entrepreneur.com
feature Cynthia Guthrie, a local native worked in association with San Gabriel According to Deloitte’s recent annual more than financial recognition. Offer
plant specialist, who will speak about Mission, Angelus National Forest, “Ethics & Workplace Survey”, one- top performers a greater role in decision
native plants in the area, many years ago Pasadena Audubon Society, Baldwin Hills third of employed Americans plan to look making or set them up with a mentor. If
and about San Gabriel Mission growing Conservancy, Pasadena Parks and Natural for a new job once the economy recovers. a business prefers to financially reward
them again at the mission. Resources, and The Theodore Payne That’s an astounding figure that, in many employees but cannot afford pay raises,
The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 Foundation. cases, could be mitigated if organizations bonuses are also an effective tactic.
p.m. in the museum patio area (rain or Admission is free for ages five and invested in a long-term strategic approach
sun) with informal talks by Guthrie with younger, $3 for age 6 to 17, $5 for age 18- to motivate and reward staff. Many 4. Create a sense of community: One of
the public. She also will have some native 61, and $4 for age 61 and older, and can companies assume they need to roll out the biggest benefits to working in a small
plants on display with a special endangered obtained in Mission’s Gift Shop at 427 S. extravagant rewards to make a big impact. or midsize business is the closeness of an
plant included. Guthrie said all the plants Junipero Serra Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776. This is not so, a healthy retention rate can environment where people know each other
are scheduled to be planted in November All youth age 17 and younger must be with be achieved by following the tips listed beyond just a name and a face; it can become
as it is a very good time of year to plant their parent or adult guardian. below. a true community. Leverage this strength
native plants. The Mission church, museum, and by holding potlucks, picnics and even the
Guthrie has studied native plants and gardens are open 359 days a year from 9 1. Management training builds morale occasional social hour. Being part of a
their cultural uses for approximately 25 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and employee dedication: The status of community can be a powerful counterpoint
years, and is involved in many habitat More information is available by an employee’s relationship with his or her when a larger, more impersonal entity tries
restoration projects. Born and raised in the calling mission’s gift shop and museum at manager is the most sensitive indicator to recruit your star employees.
San Gabriel Valley, she was involved for (626) 457-3048 or checking mission’s web of whether he will stay or quit. It’s not
enough that a manager is nice; they need 5. Transparency goes a long way in building
many years in the local Native American site at www.sangabrielmission.net.
to communicate clear expectations to the trust: Share financial details and other
employee, offer ongoing feedback about company information with employees, and
Assembly Member Eng Honored As performance and provide a framework solicit their input. If employees feel they’re
part of the overall process of moving your
2010 Transit Champion within which the employee can perceive
success. Ensuring that employees are business forward, they will not only stay
productive, but they will also support new
The California Transit Association great work advocating for improved transit provided with clear feedback on their
performance and that they clearly ideas that come from management.
honored Assemblymember Mike Eng (D- operations throughout California. I look To succeed and retain top performers,
Monterey Park) as their “2010 Transit forward to continue working with them understand their earning potential will let
them know they’re valued and an important business leaders must provide an honest
Champion” for his efforts to get $400 to provide adequate funding for public snapshot of the company’s future goals. As
million in grants, for Fiscal Year 10-11, transportation.” part of the long-term bigger picture.
validation of this idea, Deloitte’s survey
allocated from the State Transit Assistance Assemblymember Eng is Chair of 2. Embrace employee opinions or risk losing identified that 48 percent of respondents
program during the March Special Session. the Assembly Committee on Banking their respect: Corporate culture is the way cited loss of trust in their employer, and
The award was presented at the 45th Annual & Finance and represents the cities of employees describe where they work, 46 percent claimed lack of transparent
Fall Conference & Exposition in San Diego Alhambra, El Monte, South El Monte, understand the business and see themselves communication from their company’s
on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, as part of the organization. If an employee leadership were the primary reasons for
“I am honored to receive this and San Marino in the 49th Assembly feels empowered and comfortable to speak pursuing new employment at the end of the
recognition,” said Assemblymember Eng. District. freely within the company, they are more recession.
“The California Transit Association does likely to feel a part of the business. Ask The bottom line is that employees are the
yourself: Does my organization solicit one asset a company categorically cannot
ideas and provide an environment in
Rosemead High School Student Wins Honors which people are comfortable providing
do without; the retention of key employees
is crucial to a company’s long-term health
valuable feedback? If so, this will create and success. As the economy stabilizes,
Southern California Road Lyons earned a fifth place medal in the race a happy and more productive work force. many CEOs and managers are rightfully
Runner (SCRR) and Pasadena City College walk with no deductions for form at USA If the company does not promote an open concerned that their best talent will look
freshman Elizabeth Lyons has earned All- Track and Field Junior Olympics National door policy for feedback, employees often for greener pastures at other companies--
American honors in the 3000 meters race Championships in Sacramento, Calif., in disengage and ultimately go looking for a an occurrence that will only escalate as the
walk from National Elite Youth Ranking July 2010. In June 2010, competing for only better fit. economy continues to improve.
System. Lyons, a graduate of Rosemead the third time in the race walk, she won her
age group race at the USA Track and Field 3. Recognize your staff: Employees like
High School, she also received Honor Roll
for the 2000 meters steeplechase and 3000 Youth Outdoor National Championships to know that they’re valued members of Support Your
meters run. The ranking system uses results
from races from Amateur Athletic Union
in Lisle, Ill. (near Chicago) , and also
earned a seventh place medal in the
a larger team, and recognition for a job
well done goes a long way in establishing Community...
(AAU), USA Track and Field and “open”
local, regional and national championship
steeplechase to help SCRR finish tied for
ninth place nationally against many larger
company loyalty. If offering a raise,
cash bonus or additional paid-time off Shop in
Rosemead
events. teams. SCRR Head Coach Dr. Mike Leong aren’t options, nonfinancial rewards,
This was the first year she learned taught her the race walk a few months ago title promotions and new assignments
and competed in the race walk, which and also has coached several other national are all great alternatives--and often mean
uses time for placing with possibility of champion individuals and teams.
disqualification for not using proper form.

High Speed Rail System - from page 1 Freeway. The route proposed to run along
take out houses along the right-of-way of the 10 freeway has also drawn ire from
the I-10, on either the north side or south some cities, whose residents say the project
side, which was the reason for the press will displace homes and businesses, lower
conference at one of the Councilmember’s property values and create unwanted
neighborhoods, about a month ago. noise.
California has made significant Rosemead earlier this year passed a
investments in the passenger rail that resolution opposing any route that would
have led to remarkable ridership growth. displace property owners. And the city
Over 5.5 million people per year now ride of Alhambra held two public meetings in
on California’s three intercity corridors, August in which residents lined up against
making these routes the busiest in the U.S. the route. The fact is that most residents
after the Northeast Corridor. The long- and businesses of Rosemead don’t want
term vision for passenger rail in California it. They are not against the rail; they just
is among the most ambitious in the nation. don’t want it to affect their homes and
Funding from the American Recovery businesses.
and Reinvestment Act will to toward the There are still a lot of road blocks before
construction of a new, electrically powered construction begins, or if it begins, such
high-speed rail system of 800 miles, as money, for one, but a lot of politicians
serving major population centers from San think they can raise it. Proposition 1A
Francisco and Sacramento to Los Angeles authorized nearly $10 billion and Congress
and San Diego with over 300 trains per has allocated $1.8 billion, but the project is
days. expected to cost about $42 billion.
The work will include purchasing the You might say that it seems like a
right-of-way*, constructing track, signaling dream, but for all those people who will be
systems, and stations, and completing affected, the topic is a nightmare!
environmental reviews and engineering
Thanks to everyone that contributed to
documents. To do all this improvement
this article, the California Department of
to our rail system, it consists of easement
Transportation, the California High-Speed
rights to the homes and businesses that
Rail Authority and the SGV Tribune.
properties are up against or near the 10
10 Rosemead Report • October 2010

Education
News from and staff raised over $650 in the annual Pennies for
Patients fundraising campaign for the Leukemia and
compositions have been performed by her choirs at
Rosemead High School.
El Monte Union High School District Lymphoma Society. The monies raised will be used
to fund research which will hopefully lead one day to
“I find having my students perform music I have
written reinforces the connection I have with them,”
a cure for blood cancers and other diseases. she said.
South El Monte High Students and education while encouraging them to participate
in the First 5 LA Early Care and Education High
Associated Student Body officers organized the Last year, Gray wrote a full-length
Among First 5 LA Video School Recruitment Program (ECE HSR).
drive, placed donation boxes in each classroom and
collected spare change and donations over the course
musical, ‘The Pirate Queen’, which was performed at
Rosemead High School.
Winners “I was so proud that the students completed the of four weeks. Students and staff were very generous, “My students really enjoy premiering new works
work and submitted their videos,” said Chavez. “As donating what they could to this worthy cause. and several of the songs in the show have been
by Anne Donofrio-Holter advisor of the program I was truly happy to see their “I think the campaign is great because we should published by Alfred Publishing,” she added.
hard work pay off.” help out those who are in need in any way we can,” Early in her career, Gray wrote church music and
“Through their videos, said student Abel Tovar. today does most of her composing during the summer
high school students show how “Every penny counts and it’s going to people months.
important it is for working who really need it,” said another student. “It was a “We are very proud of Ruth on her
parents to have reliable, quality real team effort.” accomplishments in as well as out of the classroom,”
childcare for their children,” Students also participated in a friendly said Rosemead High School principal Larry Cecil.
said Amy Williams-Banfield, competition to see which classroom could raise the “She is an important component to our great music
First 5 LA program officer. “It most money with the winning classroom being treated program.”
is inspiring to see high school to a pasta party.
students who like working with “Everyone got into the spirit and joined together
children make others aware of for a good cause,” said El Monte High School principal El Monte-Rosemead Adult
Keith Richardson. “These generous donations by
students and staff demonstrate how much our school School Student Donates Scarves
district cares about those in need.” to Cancer Patients
by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Rosemead High Teacher Music In an effort to boost the self-image and morale
Several South El Monte High School students
have been named winners of First 5 LA’s Early
Composition Reviewed in of cancer patients, El Monte-Rosemead Adult School
Care and Education Video PSA contest in the Best National Magazine student Charlene Lee decided to make head scarves
for San Gabriel’s Herald Cancer Association.
Creativity and Best Message Delivery categories. by Anne Donofrio-Holter “InWbetween
The students are involved in the Destination making jackets and tops
Early Childhood Education (DECE) program at ‘Ask Me No More’, a musical piece published for herself, Charlene
South El Monte High School which exposes and the many job opportunities available in the field of by Rosemead High School choir director and piano
early care and education.” made 44 head scarves
prepares them on a path towards careers in early teacher Ruth Gray, has whichWsheWdelivered
childhood education and allows them to begin their “We are very proud of our students on their been reviewed, and well
accomplishment and of our partnership with Rio to the Association,”
post-secondary education while still in high school. received, by Choral said instructor Dianne
The students took Education 110, Introduction to Hondo College,” said El Monte Union High School Director Magazine.
District superintendent Nick Salerno. “We thank First Martinez.
Teaching, at Rio Hondo College and were able to earn With words by Sir “ T h a n k Wy o u ,
three transferable college credit units. 5 LA for giving our students this opportunity.” Alfred Lord Tennyson,
Congratulations to Valeria Valle, Michelle CharleneWandWthe
“DECE helps students make connections from of Gray’s writing of the sewing class for making
high school to college and careers,” said Vanessa Gonzalez and Mark Hurtado (Creativity) and melody and harmony
Teresa Palomares and Lilibeth Perez (Best Message these turbans for Herald Cancer Association,” said
Chavez, Rio Hondo College DECE Educational the editor states, “Gray administrator Shirley Shih. “The breast cancer
Advisor. “The program is based out of Rio Hondo Delivery). Each student won a flip video camera. demonstrates a tendency
First 5 LA is a nonprofit organization dedicated survivors will definitely appreciate them and all your
College which has partnered with South El Monte towards elegance that work and concern for them.”
High School in order to provide these services to their to improving the lives of young children and families makes this piece stand
throughout Los Angeles County. “In class, the students learn to make many different
students.” out among many other projects,” said Martinez. “They also make blankets
According to Chavez, when the opportunity came pieces in this style. Seamless metric changes, rich for children in Tijuana, gifts and donation items for
up with First 5 LA, the primary sponsor of the DECE vocal harmonies, and a graceful piano motif vividly
program, to have students complete one-minute El Monte High Students and capture the poetic mood.”
local churches and bazaars and craft items for friends
to give for birthdays, showers and holidays.”
public service announcement videos to promote early Staff Donate to “Pennies for “My editor at Alfred Publishing let me know The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School provides
childhood education, she asked the students if they Patients” about the review in Choral Director Magazine,” said
Gray.
a wide range of educational services including adult
would like to participate and learn how to put together basic education, high school diploma, GED, English
these types of videos. by Anne Donofrio-Holter “This is the first time I have seen a review of my as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship classes
The participating students had an opportunity to music in a national magazine.” and vocational and job programs. For additional
write, direct and edit the 60-second videos in which Along with over 500 schools in the greater Also a composer, Gray enjoys writing choral
Los Angeles area, El Monte High School students information call 626-258-5800 or visit emras.emuhsd.
they inform their peers on issues relating to early care pieces for her students and many of her published k12.ca.us.

Rosemead School District
3907 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 • (626) 312-2900 Fax (626) 312-2906
present to provide healthy snacks to sample
as a part of a tasting test for our students.
In addition, the team passed out healthy
23

27
Run Walk Against Drugs-8-11
is Savannah School
Relay for Life Meeting-
recipe books, fast food restaurant calorie 5:00 pm Board Room
Superintendent’s Message: - Dr. Amy Enomoto-Perez
pamphlets and other nutrition promotional
information. This activity is part of our If you have questions, please call Mrs.
Superintendents’ Message Los Angeles County Office of Education work funded by the Network For A Healthy Linda Mengel at 626-312-2900 x 212
– Teacher of the Year Luncheon at the California.
Dear Rosemead Families, Universal City Hilton. Save The Date
For more information, about school The 3rd Annual Walk/Run
At the beginning of each school
year, we celebrate our Employees and Congratulations meals contact our Food Services Director,
Mrs. Diane Ezzo and/or our California
Service Awards. In addition to our To Our Top Nutrition Network Consultant, Miss Lily
many wonderful employees, I’d also Service Honor Voong.
like to announce and congratulate our
Teacher of the Year for the 2010-1011
Roll Recipients By PTA Membership Drive
school year. Service Years Continues: Please Join and
Mrs. Danelle Kisich Become A Member
Teacher Of The Year Each of our schools has a Parent
Teacher Association (PTA) or Parent
Teacher Student Association (PTSA). The Educational Foundation for
The PTA is made up by volunteers who the Rosemead School District will
support and help with various schoolwide sponsor the Run/Walk Against Drugs
and classroom events. They also help with on Saturday, October 23rd at Savannah
fundraisers (which vary by school site) School. Please plan to attend. This
to raise monies for such things as student will be the districtwide kick off to Red
field trips and other extra activities for Ribbon Week.
your children.
Thank you for your dedicated service to I hope you will take an active interest in Join The American
joining the PTA. In these tough fiscal times
our students and families:
for our schools, our teachers, students,
Cancer Society: Relay
Mrs. Leah Kawamoto – 35 years and principals would really appreciate For Life Committee: Next
Mrs. Rebecca Chavez, 30 years
Mrs. Carol Iwata, 30 years
community support and help. Meeting -October 27,2010
Mrs. Deborah Stewart, 30 years
If you would like to get involved and at 5 PM
give us the gift of your time as a volunteer,
Mrs. Antonia Vasquez, 30 years check with your school office for more The Relay for Life Committee invites
Mrs. Kisich teaches at Encinita Mrs. Jonnie Matsdorf, 35 years you to attend its next meeting: The
School. She is an inspiration to all information.
meetings will take place the 4th
who work with her. Students, parents, Join Our Food Services OCTOBER Wednesday of each month. Everyone
colleagues and the community adore Department and a 5 Bond Oversight Meeting- from the City is welcome to take part.
Mrs. Kisich for her dedication as a 5:30 pm Board Room
teacher and as a model for others to Commitment to Healthy 9 Parent Encounter – Muscatel The next meeting is October 27th at 5:00
follow and emulate as both a person Eating Habits 8-11 am SES Faire 11:30 am pm in the Board Room.
and a profession. Our Food Service Department promotes 12 PTA Council Ice Cream Social- For more information contact: Bridget
Mrs. Kisich is a 7 Habits Leader nutrition and healthy lifestyles. At a fresh 6:00 pm Board Room Del Rio Cortes, American Cancer
in Me teacher. She supports the 7 fruit and vegetable tasting table at Janson 21 The Great Shake Out Earthquake Society at 626-966-9994 x 215 or via
Habits in her classroom. Mrs. Kisich Elementary School’s Back to School Night Drill: 10:21 am www. email at:
was honored on September 20th at the (on September 16, 2010) the team was greatshakeout.net bridget.delriocortes@cancer.org
Rosemead Report • October 2010 11
12 Rosemead Report • October 2010

City of Rosemead’s “Walk for the Memorial”
On Saturday, September 11th,
2010, at 8am, over 150 Rosemead
enthusiasts showed up to run/
walk the 1-Mile route from UFC
Gym, 8920 Glendon Way to the
Rosemead City Hall. It was a
nice day and everyone had a great
time.
Proceeds from this event will
be used to build a 10th Anniversary
September 11 Memorial at
Rosemead City Hall to be unveiled
on September 11th, 2011. The
steel sculpture will memorialize
the Twin Towers and pay tribute to
the innocent victims and the brave
first responders. The memorial will
incorporate a steel beam from the
World Trade Center. This beam
was carried in the truck that led the
The Gangs’ all here! Shown:(L to R) Fred Herrera, Cynthia Imperial, Having a great time at the event are: 119 - Lori Craven-Doss and 189
run/walk event.
Joan Hunter, Julie Gentry, & Baeba Medeley. Front Row: Jay - Min Wang, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial