Memorial Day – A Day of Remembrance
By Jo Anne Disney
May 22, 2013 • 536 views
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El Monte History tells us that Memorial Day, which at first was called Decoration Day, "originated during the Civil War when some southern women chose May 30th to decorate soldiers’ graves. The women honored the dead in both the Union and Confederate armies. It is believed that a Virginia woman, Cassandra... Read more »
CRIME BLOTTER: 04/28/13 – 05/04/13 Provided by the Temple City Public Safety Division
May 17, 2013 • 145 views
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04-28-13 • A Petty Theft was reported at 3:01pm, in the 5600 block of Baldwin Avenue. The victim said someone stole several potted plants from the front porch of her residence. 04-29-13 • A Commercial Burglary & Stolen Vehicle occurred between 4/27 2:00pm & 4/29 8:00am, in... Read more »
Temple City High School Receives Awards for Musical Production
May 17, 2013 • 266 views
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Congratulations to Temple City High School’s cast, orchestra, crew, and production staff for their 48th annual Broadway musical, The King and I. Temple City High School students received top honors at the John Raitt Awards for Youth "JRAY" ceremony held on April 28, 2013. Out of 18 high school productions,... Read more »
Baldwin Ave. in El Monte to Close for 24 Months to Construct Roadway-Railroad Separation
By Paul Hubler
May 16, 2013 • 229 views
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El Monte Baldwin Avenue will be closed to traffic and pedestrians in the vicinity of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing located between Lower Azusa Road and Valley Boulevard in El Monte for construction of the Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority’s Baldwin Avenue grade separation project. ... Read more »
CNA Establishes Nursing Angels Family Fund RNs Ask Public to Honor Nurses Week
By Eleanor Godfry
May 16, 2013 • 274 views
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California As National Nurses Week draws to a close, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is asking the public to commemorate a week that honors nurses by assisting the families of five women, mostly nurses, who were killed earlier this month in a tragic limo fire on the San Mateo... Read more »
Celebrate National Miniature Golf Day with Free Golf
By Michele Wischmeyer
May 16, 2013 • 79 views
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Orange County On Saturday, May 11, the world celebrates the sport of miniature golf. Palace Entertainment is inviting guests to join in on the fun by offering free mini golf, on National Miniature Golf Day, at its twenty-one family entertainment centers across the country. Palace Entertainment family... Read more »
Rio Hondo College Names Teresa Dreyfuss Superintendent/President
By Valerie E. Martinez
May 16, 2013 • 117 views
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Whittier The Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Teresa Dreyfuss as Superintendent/President effective July 1. Dreyfuss is the current Interim Superintendent/President, serving since June 30, 2012, upon the retirement of Ted Martinez, Jr., Ph.D. Since coming to Rio Hondo... Read more »
Rio Hondo College Celebrates 50th Commencement Ceremony May 23
By Valerie E. Martinez
May 16, 2013 • 112 views
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Whittier Rio Hondo College will hold its 50th Annual Commencement Ceremony Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m. on the Rio Hondo College Soccer Field. The Rio Hondo Class of 2013 includes more than 1,000 graduates, with appropriately 600 participating in the ceremony. This year’s commencement speaker is... Read more »
The Last Minute Art Collective Art Show May 25, 2013
May 16, 2013 • 101 views
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Los Angeles On Saturday, May 25, 2013, the Last Minute Art Collective will be holding a benefit art show from 5pm-10pm at Chucos Justice Center, 1137 E. Redondo Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90302. Hosted by Falcon A, this all-ages event will feature hip-hop, DJs, artwork, food, vendors, and more. ... Read more »
In Memory of Frank E. DenHartog 1941 – 2013, R.I.P
Staff, MVN
May 16, 2013 • 163 views
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El Monte Frank, owner of the well-known and popular Sir Jax's - located on Lower Azusa and El Monte Ave., in Temple City, passed away on May 11, 2013. Frank and his twin brother Fred, owned and operated Sir Jax's during 1971 until 2003, until Fred passed away. Frank and Fred were well-known for their... Read more »
