” The Sea Rebel “

• Dwain C. Crum •
March 20, 2013 • 171 views
Filed under Columns, The Sea Rebel

A Floating United Nations I've often heard cruise ships called a floating United Nations.  This is certainly true of the ship that I am now on, the Pacific Princess.  Cruise Director Peter Roberts was kind enough to give me the information that this article is based upon. First, you have the passengers... Read more »

‘Time Jockey’

by Joe Castillo
March 20, 2013 • 347 views
Filed under Columns, Time Jockey

  The Wistaria Vine   World Record …. For years I had heard about the Wistaria Festival in Sierra Madre and the old vine that it was named after. However, I had never seen the plant or even knew what all commotion was about. This year I decided to spend a hazy afternoon finding out for... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By: Mavis Hansen
March 20, 2013 • 158 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

     The windy month of March seems to be a wonderful time for the presentation of awards.  In celebration of Women's History Month, an awards ceremony to honor the 2013 Women of Achievement for the 24th Senate District will be presented by Senator Ed Hernandez on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at... Read more »

” The Sea Rebel “

By Dwain C. Crum
March 14, 2013 • 301 views
Filed under Columns, The Sea Rebel

Sailing to the Land of The Incas Crossing the Equator is a big deal when traveling by ship.  After leaving Panama my ship, the Pacific Princess, sailed south to the nation of Ecuador and the port of Guayaquil.  The Equator is the imaginary line that divides the world in two.  Prior to doing that... Read more »

‘Town Tweets’

By Joe Castillo
March 14, 2013 • 383 views
Filed under Columns, Town Tweets

Rosemead Elections Night …… I had the privilege of attending the ballot counting process for the City Of Rosemead Municipal Elections last week. I arrived at City Hall at 7:51 and went into council chambers where the counting was to take place.  There were approximately 13 volunteers who handled... Read more »

SAINT PATRICK’S DAY

by Eugene R. Webb
March 14, 2013 • 222 views
Filed under Columns, Webb's Rules

They either are or they aint; That's how I explain a saint. There are many different saint days; Celebrated by many people in different ways. But Saint Patrick's Day is special as it can be; For his exceptional holiness of life, you see. By the Christian Church he is recognized; For he is a Patron... Read more »

‘Kiwanis News’

by Jerry Jambazian
March 14, 2013 • 100 views
Filed under Columns, Jerry's Journeys

  Students of the Month The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored two outstanding students from Cloverly Elementary School.  Pictured with the proud students is teacher Mrs. Sally Stokes. Alia is 12 years old and in Mrs. Wenzel, Mrs. Tenny, and Mrs. Saldana’s class. She has a younger brother... Read more »

Letters to the Editor

March 14, 2013 • 110 views
Filed under Columns, Letters to the Editor

Just a suggestion    I will tell you right now that I am 75 yrs old and do have an appointment to have my eyes examined,  I notice that you keep changing the layout of the paper and using more photo's and color. Sometimes that is nice, but I have trouble reading the items where you use the darker... Read more »

Letters to the Editor

By: David Siegrist
March 14, 2013 • 66 views
Filed under Columns, Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I wish to publicly and loudly protest the long-time unpublicized financial plight of our El Monte Union High School District.  To hastily call a "special meeting" of the Board on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, not inform the public, and announce the bad news makes no sense. We in the public... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By: Mavis Hansen
March 14, 2013 • 123 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

Tis' the time for the of "Wearing O' the Green".  Saint Patrick's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Irish or not, nearly everyone celebrates with some type of festivity.  This is Ireland's greatest national holiday as well as a holy day. This date marks the anniversary of the death... Read more »