Temple City Kiwanis Club Student of the Month

by Jerry Jambazian
January 17, 2013 • 346 views
Filed under Columns, Jerry's Journeys

We honored three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School. Accompanying the students was Emperor teacher Mrs. Shelly Scanlan. Jenna is 11 years old and in Miss Parrille’s class. She has three brothers and sisters and enjoys swimming, traveling, and reading. Jenna said, "The best things... Read more »

Town Tweets

by Joe Castillo
January 17, 2013 • 183 views
Filed under Columns, Town Tweets

San Gabriel/ Rosemead by Joe Castillo Oh the Places You’ll Go….   San Gabriel ended its 41 year absence from the Rose Parade with a well designed, colorful and extremely artistic entry in the 124th celebration of the New Year.  The City of San Gabriel Centennial entry ‘Celebrating Our Journey’... Read more »

Poetry Corner

by Eugene R. Webb
January 17, 2013 • 152 views
Filed under Columns, Webb's Rules

TWO VISITORS We had two visitors the other day; And thank God they didn't stay. Let me tell you how it all began; By our pool sat two feathered friends. When we first saw them it looked so cool; Two little ducks sitting by the swimming pool. We wondered if they flew in with the wind; And we hoped... Read more »

MY 10 FAVORITE ALBUMS OF 2012

January 17, 2013 • 242 views
Filed under Columns, Music and Movie Reviews

Another year, another top 10 list. They’re never easy to compile. With a plethora of favorite songs this year, it was very difficult to come up with my personal favorites. Quite a few records fell short of the eclectic list, but in the end the following ten bands released indelible, powerful, and thrilling... Read more »

Around Town

Mavis Hansen
January 17, 2013 • 239 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

Being homebound, (in my case, recovering from a double oral surgery, and then getting the flu), has given me much time to think of a myrid of things in my life. The main thought was wondering about what was so important that I could not take the time to get a flu shot, instead of putting it off!  ... Read more »

Music Reviews

by: Sean Kayden
January 17, 2013 • 185 views
Filed under Columns, Music and Movie Reviews

NIGHT MOVES Artist: Night Moves Album: Colored Emotions Label: Domino Records  Release Date:  Oct.16th, 2012 Review by:  Sean Kayden The Twin Cities natives Night Moves have a smooth take off on their first endeavor, "Colored Emotions," but their flight has some turbulence along the way. Luckily,... Read more »

Music Reviews

By: Sean Kayden
January 17, 2013 • 187 views
Filed under Columns, Music and Movie Reviews

CHAD VALLEY Artist: Chad Valley Album: Young Hunger Label: Cascine Release Date:  Oct.30th, 2012 Review by:  Sean Kayden Hugo Manuel’s Chad Valley isn’t quite the one-man show anymore with his debut LP. He has a number of guests contributing including romantic doom pop enthusiast, Twin Shadow. ... Read more »

Time Jockey’ William Wolfskill

by Joe Castillo
January 9, 2013 • 147 views
Filed under Columns, Time Jockey

Rancho Wolfskill …. In 1865, William Wolfskill and Leonard Rose each purchased subdivided parts of Rancho Santa Anita, with Wolfskill acquiring over 11,000 acres of the prime acreage for $20,000…. Wolfskill was from Kentucky and arrived in Mexico California in 1831. He was a horticulturist, who developed... Read more »

Around Town

By: Mavis Hansen
January 9, 2013 • 143 views
Filed under Around Town, Columns

The year 2013 is off on a running start.  Time speeds up and we must make plans and decisions for the many things which will keep us busy and active.  What is happening in your neighborhood or community that interests you?   If you have children who attend school, there are many opportunities to... Read more »

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

By: Sean Kayden
January 9, 2013 • 190 views
Filed under Columns, Music and Movie Reviews

Written and Directed by: David O. Russell Based on the novel by: Matthew Quick Rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity Release Date: November 21st, 2012 (limited) Review by: Sean Kayden When the first trailer debuted for Silver Linings Playbook, I had my reservations about it. It seemed... Read more »