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 »

WEBB’S RULES

by Eugene R. Webb
March 7, 2013 • 167 views
Filed under Columns, Webb's Rules

BORN SPECIAL Some of us are weak, while others are strong; Many people do things they know are wrong. Some of us listen to hear God's voice; Others prefer to make their own choice. Since we were all born special; How could we be racial? For God is Father to us all; And He is at our beckon call. God... Read more »

” The Sea Rebel ”

• Dwain C. Crum •
March 7, 2013 • 311 views
Filed under Columns, The Sea Rebel

THE SOUTH SEAS The South Seas was a term that struck terror to many sailors in the early days of wooden ships sailing the globe.  Not just because of the perils involved but the length of time such voyages entailed.  When ships left the ports of England, Spain and the Netherlands for the South Seas... Read more »

‘Time Jockey’

by Joe Castillo
March 7, 2013 • 358 views
Filed under Columns, Time Jockey

Recording History   Native Research …. J.P. Harrington and Merriam Hart were acclaimed historians who researched the origins of the Gabrielenos. Their works are detailed in the book, California Indian Languages, published by University of California Press in 2011. Hart noted that the Gabrieleno’s... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By: Mavis Hansen
March 7, 2013 • 168 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

March, the third month of our year was originally the first month of the year in the Roman calendar.  The Romans named the month after Mars, the God of War.  March is usually the windiest month of the year and a perfect time to be flying kites.  This year, International Women's Day is observed on... Read more »

Webb Rules

by Eugene R. Webb
February 28, 2013 • 180 views
Filed under Columns, Webb's Rules

VERA PRICE One of my favorite people was Vera Price; Always so thoughtful and oh so nice. You'd never see this woman with a frown; And she was so much fun to be around. Vera would give to others, the best gift of all; Just being a wonderful person I do recall. She was smiling, loving and always... Read more »

‘Town Tweets’

Joe Castillo
February 28, 2013 • 206 views
Filed under Columns, Town Tweets

Meet Jason Pu ….   The San Gabriel City Council has long consisted of council members who probably stayed in office longer than they should have. This year is no exception. Kevin Sawkins, Mario De La Torre and David Gutierrez are all running for re-election after having already serving multiple... Read more »

‘Kiwanis News’

by Jerry Jambazian
February 27, 2013 • 177 views
Filed under Columns, Jerry's Journeys

Sylvia Beltran is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. The bridge on the 210 freeway is almost complete and work is progressing on completing the Gold Line from Los Angeles to Ontario. The Monrovia Gold Line Maintenance Yard is be contructed now at the 210 freeway... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By: Mavis Hansen
February 27, 2013 • 160 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

   Enjoy these last days of February and look forward to March and all the fun that St. Patrick’s, the wearing of the green day, March 31, will bring.  Easter will be early this year, being celebrated on Sunday, March 31. What began as an observance of 'National Random Acts of Kindness Week' each... Read more »

WEBB’S RULES

by Eugene R. Webb
February 20, 2013 • 167 views
Filed under Columns, Webb's Rules

MID VALLEY NEWS Mid Valley News a small paper with a big heart; In your life we hope it will come to be a huge part. It's a wonderful family newspaper for all to seek; It does come out on every Wednesday of each week. It covers the San Gabriel Valley like never before; For... Read more »