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Monrovia WEEKLY Temple MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014 - APRIL 06, 2014 VOLUME 19, NO. 13
Monday Edition of the
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Tribune
San Gabriel Monrovia High School’s “Kings and Queens” qualify for 2014 First Tech championship Unite Monrovia HS is the only Los Angeles area team to qualify says more investigation is needed BY SHEL SEGAL While an investigation into wrongdoings by the city of San Gabriel during the March 2013 municipal election have exonerated the city, some members of the citizen group San Gabriel Unite are saying more still needs to be looked into. Denise Menchaca of San Gabriel Unite said a more thorough investigation needs to occur. “I believe we need to do more work on the investigation, a legitimate investigation that needs to be done properly,” said Menchaca, who is running for San Gabriel City Council in 2015. “We spent $30,000. We need to make sure it’s not flawed in any way. The one allegation that they did find has not been properly vetted. That was the one allegation Mayor (John) Harrington happened to file. I think there was some motivation from the investigation company CORE to show it Please see page 7
Sisters’ Day & Luncheon April 8 The community is invited: To a presentation of “Maryknoll Monrovia the Early Days” Presentation begins at 10:00 am Luncheon begins at 12:00 noon. An opportunity to hear from the newest Monrovia Sisters about their Missions. After the program your are invited to attend a luncheon with the Sisters and Guild Members Cost $15.00 per person RSVP by Friday, April 4th (626) 358-1825. Maryknoll Sisters 300 Norumbega Dr. Monrovia
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Five young women from Monrovia High School and their rhinestone-encrusted robot qualified to advance to the 2014 First Tech Chal-
lenge Robotics World Championships as a result of their strong performance at the West Super-Regional Robotics Tournament held
2014 Monrovia 'Older American of the Year Award' The City of Monrovia, Department of Community Services, is accepting nominations for the 2014 Older American of the Year Award. This award is presented to a Monrovian 60 years of age or older, working or retired, and still actively involved in volunteer service in Monrovia. The purpose of this award is to honor and encourage older individuals to remain active in the community. Nomination applications are now available and must be returned by Monday, March 31, to the Department of Community Services; 119
West Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 – Attention: Rebecca Romero. A committee will review the applications and select an award recipient by Monday, April 7. Individuals who submit nominations must provide their name, address and phone number for Staff to contact them if further information is necessary. For additional information, please contact the Department of Community Services at (626) 256-8246. The City of Monrovia will recognize the Older Please see page 6
near Sacramento at the former McClellan Air Force Base this past weekend, the Monrovia High School Robotics Program announced
Wednesday. The Monrovia team, the only qualifier from the Los Angeles area, Please see page 5
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2014 Spring Egg Hunt and Healthy Kids Day April 19 The Annual Spring Egg Hunt and Healthy Kids Day Event will be held on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at Recreation Park. Registration for all Egg Hunts will begin at 9:45 a.m. Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Refreshment Area, Wellness Activities, Demonstrations, Toddler Activities, Teen Activities, Musical Entertainment and a visit from the Spring Bunny! The 2014 Spring Egg Hunt VIP Sponsor is at the Monrovia Memorial Hospital. Event sponsors are • Post Alarm Systems • The Sierra Family of Dealerships • Wendy’s Hamburgers • Monrovia Dentalcare • Arcadia Association of Realtors. For additional information, please contact the Department of Community Services at(626) 256-8246.
Assemblymember Chau honors 'Women of the Year' during district ceremony Assemblymember Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park) presented eight outstanding women of the 49th Assembly District with the 2014 Women’s History Month Leadership Award during a ceremony in the City of San Gabriel. The award presented was in recognition of distinguished service in the areas of business, the nonprofit sector, education, community volunteerism, and social services. The recipients of this distinguished recognition are: Patsy Harbicht, Community Volunteer; Chua B. Hua, President, Southern California Fukienese Association; Rebecca
Beacon Media’s social editor, Floretta Lauber was one of the recipients. -Courtesy Photo
Huang, Founder, Friends of the Bad Weather Shelter/ Student, East Los Angeles
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