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Millions of illegal immigrants now have Potentially a chance to live American Dream deadly by jennifer schlueter chemical spill at Anaheim college by Vickie Vértiz

Council Chambers, the Anaheim City Council will certify the official election results and recognize Council Member Gail Eastman for her commitment and service to the City. At 5 p.m., the City Council will reconvene at the Rock Forum

Forcing the evacuation of an entire school, a chemical spill at UEI College was reported at a trade school with a location in Anaheim, on Tuesday, November 18. Shortly after students at the college claimed to be suffering from eye irritation and nausea, administrators called the Anaheim Fire Department at 10:30 a.m. Authorities made their way to UEI College, located near CalKarcher Way and Homer Street, Anaheim Police Liuetenant Bob Dunn told reporters. Apparently, a chemical was accidentally spilled, one which is used as a cleaning agent and handled in dental hygiene classes, causing the physical reactions in students, said the Orange County Register. The chemical was cleaned up the previous night, on Monday, by students and staff members, added the paper; however, students attending classes the following day on Tuesday experienced symptoms related to the spill. Five students were taken to local hospitals to get checked out, said Dunn. He added that none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. The Register added that the fire department hazardous materials unit did not register any readings of life-threatening hazards where the spill occurred, Dunn told reporters. The spill happened in a second-floor school room. Approximately 100 people, including some staff and students who must wear light-blue scrubs

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March for immigration rights in San Bernardino - Photo by Erika Paz

Last Thursday, in his immigration speech, Obama promised to increase the budget for law enforcement at our Southern border to prevent illegal crossings and to speed

up deportation of “those who do cross over.” Additionally, he promised to “make it easier and faster for high-skilled immigrants, graduates and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute

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November 2014 election results certified by Orange County Registrar Of Voters Orange County Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley has certified the official results of the November General Election held on November 4, 2014, which included re-electing Mayor Tom Tait, reelecting Council Member Kris Murray, as well as electing Council Member Elect James Vanderbilt in the City of Anaheim.

Anaheim voters also passed Measures L and M; Measure N was defeated (for more information on these measures visit www. anaheim.net/votes). Measures L and M will be effective for the November 2016 General Municipal election. On Tuesday, December 9 at 3 p.m. in the Anaheim City

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Guidance on new science standards announced State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said the state is one step closer to implementing the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) as the State Board of Education adopted a new plan. “This plan lays out what the state, districts, and the community can do to ensure that the exciting new science standards are implemented smoothly,” said Torlakson. “These standards will provide all students with a deeper understanding of science so they are better prepared for college and careers, including jobs in the high-technology fields,” said Torlakson. The NGSS Systems Implementation Plan for California offers school districts and the community strategies on how to provide educators training and resources to teach the new stan-

dards. The plan helps districts align local testing to improve teaching and learning. There are also tips on improving communication; how to get everyone to work together; and using the new standards in before and after school programs. The CA NGSS moves away from teaching science by rote memorization in a single subject matter, and now teaches students how to use analytical skills learned in several subject matters to understand the world around them. For example, CA NGSS integrates engineering and technology practices to help students understand science and the natural world. The CA NGSS also connects students with the Common Core State Standards, which teach them 21st century skills needed for college and careers.

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to school, were evacuated from the school for about an hour and a half on the morning of the after effects. The students, provided they were feeling 100 percent better, were allowed to return to the school building at about twelve noon the same day. No other students or staff were reported

to have had reactions or further healtah issues. UEI College is a technical school with twelve campuses across the state. The Anaheim school is located off the 91 freeway and offers criminal justice, dental assistant and medical assistant training and certifications.

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to administer the Oaths of Office to Mayor Tait, Council Member Murray and Council Member Elect Vanderbilt. All are invited to attend. The Anaheim City Council Chambers is located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd, 1st floor and the Rock Forum is located at 201 E. Broadway, Anaheim. Free

parking is available in the parking structure directly behind City Hall. Additional Ceremony details will be made available on the City’s website, or you may contact the City Clerk’s office at(714) 765-5166. For more information on the City of Anaheim, please visit www.anaheim.net.

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of American life, but rather be deported. Obama asked Congress to get out of its gridlock and work together on this and other topics instead of against each other. After all, “our history and the facts show that immigrants are a net plus for our economy and our society,” the President added. Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones, a proponent

of Obama’s immigration measures spoke to the President in a video on YouTube last Wednesday: “Like their American criminal counterparts, they commit murders, sexual assaults, kidnaps, thefts, engage in violent gang activity and murder police officers. The problem I have is I can’t tell which ones are good and which ones are evil, and nei-

ther can you. By their very definition, they are undocumented, untracked, untraced and unaccounted for.” Representative Sam Farr, D-Carmel, calls the plan “a good first step,“ but worries, that “it does not go far enough to protect our local economy by ensuring that the agriculture industry has access to a stable workforce.” Senator Barbara Boxer applauds “President Obama for stepping up and taking bold and constitutional action to bring people out of the shadows, thereby strengthening our economy and keeping families from being torn apart.” She believes that “these steps will increase border security and hold people accountable by requiring them to undergo background checks and pay taxes.” According to the Los Angeles Times, lots of immigrants from different backgrounds celebrated Obama’s policies. Citlali Gomez, a 34-year-old Mexican immigrant, who has been in the US for 12 years,

has always lived in fear of being discovered, told the paper: “We’re going to leave the darkness. We’re going to stop being scared.” She wants “a better live” and is optimistic that she can take up her old profession as a nurse instead of cleaning houses, like she did here. Another immigrant, 27-yearold Martha from El Salvador, no qualifies for relief. “Finally. This means I’m going to be able to get an internship. This means I’m going to be able to get a real job,” the paper quoted her, teary eyed and happy. S.J. Lee, a Korean who stayed in Los Angeles after his tourist visa expired, and founded a family. He tells the LA Times reporter: “The president’s reassurances give us a bit of hope because he’s showing that he cares. He understands this is not an issue affecting just Latinos.” Governor Jerry Brown praised Obama and said that he “stepped up for hard-working families across America.”

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Board of Pharmacy recommends eliminating cigarette and tobacco sales in pharmacies The California Board of Pharmacy recommends that pharmacies and stores that contain pharmacies no longer sell cigarettes and tobacco products. At their October 29, 2014 meeting, board members unanimously approved a policy statement that recommends the elimination of tobacco product sales in pharmacies. The statement reads: “The California State Board of Pharmacy recognizes that pharmacists are health care providers and pharmacies are in the business of improving customer health; therefore the board recommends that pharmacies and chain stores that include pharmacies eliminate the sale of tobacco, e-cigarettes and tobacco products, as these products are known to cause cancer, heart disease, lung disease and other health problems.” Board President Stan Weisser said board members could not justify the sale of tobacco products, which have been proven to contribute to patient health issues and death, in the public health setting of a pharmacy, or even in a store that contains a pharmacy. “The Board of Pharmacy’s paramount mandate is to protect consumers. This recommendation sends a clear and consistent message that combining tobacco sales and a pharmacy within the same business is not in the best interests of public health,” Weisser said. Weisser said the tobacco product recommendation coincides with the board’s development of regulations which will allow a pharmacist to furnish nicotine replacement products to assist with smoking cessation. “In the near future, California pharmacists will play a greater role in providing health care and tobacco products have no place in that,” he said.

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Brown administration calls for extension of Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Children’s health advocates in California are praising the Brown Administration for joining the call on Congress to take quick action to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which expires in September 2015. In a letter dated October 30th, California Secretary of Health and Human Services Diana Dooley on behalf of the Brown Administration responded to an inquiry from Congressional leaders about the importance of CHIP by “strongly encourage[ing] Congress to act early and extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).” Specifically, the letter notes that “Renewal of federal CHIP funding is extraordinarily important to California’s fiscal stability and the ability to continue to offer cost-effective, affordable coverage for children and pregnant women….The loss of such funding

would put gains in children and infants’ health coverage at risk.” CHIP is a critical program that supports Medi-Cal coverage for families and pregnant women and ensures kids throughout California have access to comprehensive, quality health coverage they need. Together CHIP and MediCal have cut the rate of uninsured children in California by half in ten years—from 10.3 percent in 2001 to 5.1 percent in 2011. On behalf of the California Children’s Health Coverage Coalition, Pete Manzo, President of United Ways of California said, “We applaud Governor Brown, Secretary Dooley, and Medi-Cal Director Toby Douglas, for letting Congress know the value California holds in continuing the federal investment in the important Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). We hope Congress responds by quickly fully funding CHIP for four years.

“For sixteen years, CHIP has been a lifeline for California’s working families, giving children access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage. CHIP, along with Medicaid, has brought health coverage rates for children to a historic high,” added Alex Johnson, Executive Director of Children’s Defense FundCalifornia. “Unfortunately, unless Congress takes action quickly, there will be no new federal funding for CHIP after next September, jeopardizing the health of millions of children in California and across the nation.” “CHIP helps children stay healthy so they can succeed in school and keeps coverage affordable for families, protecting them from the financial instability caused by unexpected medical bills,” said Suzie Shupe, Executive Director of California Coverage & Health Initiatives. “This is not the time to mess with suc-

cess, and we cannot afford to lose ground in our efforts to get all California kids covered.” Kelly Hardy, Senior Director of Health Policy at Children Now said, “Renewal of CHIP funding is also critical to California’s financial health – if Congress does not act, California would lose well over $500 million in federal funds in 2016 alone. For better fiscal certainty so that California can meet the health care needs of our kids, we hope Congress hears this loud, and growing, urgent call to extend funding for CHIP now and not wait to address funding right before the funds run out.” “By renewing funding for this proven, bipartisan program we can continue to provide California’s kids with the coverage and quality care they need to succeed in school and in life,” added Wendy Lazarus, Co-President and Founder of The Children’s Partnership.

St. Catherine’s celebrates 125 years and hosts annual March of the Toy Soldiers fundraiser St. Catherine’s Academy (SCA), an all boys’ Catholic school with a military tradition in Anaheim, CA, commemorated 125 years and held its Annual ‘March of the Toy Soldiers’ Silent Auction and Dinner fundraiser on November 15,

2014 from 6-10 pm. The event was held at the school’s social hall with nearly 200 alumni, school families, board members, and community friends in attendance. The event raised more than $30,000.00 which will benefit SCA’s financial assistance

program. The Silent Auction and Dinner, was chaired by dedicated volunteers Tina Brady, Natalie Janiec and Diane Steele. In addition, more than fifteen SCA volunteers, which included current and past parents, were part of the planning committee. Sister Johnellen, SCA’s Administrator and Principal opened the event with a prayer and welcome, followed by a heartfelt thanks to volunteers, supporters and donors who made the event possible. More than 160 items were donated by local organizations. Attendees were able to place bids on both live and silent auction items. Items included: autographed sports memorabilia, vacation packages, restaurant gift cards, comedy show tickets, sporting event tickets, Rose Parade tickets, shopping gift cards

to area retailers, amusement park gift certificates and many more amazing items. In addition, opportunity tickets were sold for prizes throughout the event. Attendees were served a delicious Italian dinner and desserts, prepared and served by SCA’s kitchen staff. St. Catherine’s would like to thank its volunteers and sponsors for their incredible support in making this a phenomenal event. For more information about St. Catherine’s Academy, please visit www.stcatherinesacademy. org or call (714) 772-1363. St. Catherine’s Academy, founded in 1889 by Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, is an independent Catholic School with a military tradition for boys in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school offers both day and boarding opportunities.