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Work in the Great Outdoors; Angeles National Forest Wants You
LOCAL NEWS
Empty House Party Whets Appetite for Showcase House, P. 14
Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement, P. 15
SPORTS
South El Monte Scores 3 Goals in 2nd Half to Defeat El Monte 3-2, P. 8
Pasadena High Bulldogs Maul John Muir High Mustangs, P. 8
ENTERTAINMENT A City's Pride on Display: Welcoming the Lunar Year, P.11 Monrovia Historical Museum to Honor Abolitionists, P. 10
BUSINESS
El Portal Restaurant Tradition Mayan Dishes Mixed With Authentic Mexican, P. 9
Healthcare.Gov Shifts Gears After Being Exposed Sharing Personal Data, P. 18
EDUCATION
Treasurer Chiang Suspends Fees for Water and Energy Efficient Program, P.6
TCHS Students Compete in Culinary Cook-Off, P. 6
leap into summer!
VOLUME 19, NO. 5
BY TERRY MILLER The drought is far from over despite the recent rains but there has been new growth in the San Gabriel Mountains which is cause for concern for the upcoming fire season in California. In preparation, the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument hosted a career fair recently in Arcadia designed to showcase and recruit for seasonal wildland firefighting positions recently. There are a variety of opportunities (both paid and unpaid) that may be available later this year, ranging from volunteer and student programs to seasonal and full time employment, for those seeking an exciting and fulfilling career path associated with the outdoors. Forest Service officials are able to provide assistance in navigating through the application process, and how to SEE PG. 27
The sky above the road to Chantry Flat Tuesday was filled with cumulus clouds that helped accent the natural beauty of the Angeles National Forest - Photo by Terry Miller
Wildlife WayStation Animals Need Your Help
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os Angeles’ Wildlife WayStation’s Wayke Up crowdfunding web campaign is well underway but also desperately in need of more help.. The WayStation founder-director, Martine Colette, calls this ”the start of a new chapter” in the history of the nationally regarded, non-profit, sanctuary dedicated to the rescue and rehab of wild and exotic wildlife situated in the Angeles National Forest. The WayStation is currently home to 450 animals, cared for by Colette, her staff, and her volunteers. The crowdfunding web campaign will be run via IndieGoGo, between December 14th, 2014 and February 10th, 2015. Missing these days at the WayStation are the visitors and groups of children visiting from
the LA area School Districts as part of the WayStation’s educational programs. Getting them back is the purpose of the Wayke Up campaign. Says Wayke Up hostess, actress-singer Nikki Reed (“Twilight”): “The campaign’s purpose is to raise money to renew the WayStation’s Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which has expired. The Permit allows the WayStation to be open for visitors and continue the allimportant educational outreach programs that can inspire the next generation of children to protect our wildlife and the environment. Reed also volunteers at animal shelters and works with the ASPCA. “Acquiring a conditional use permit is vital to our mis-
One of the lovely residents at the Wildlife WayStation
- Photo by Terry Miller
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Summer Opportunities Fair
Learn about over 100 local, national, and international summer camps, programs, and activities for boys and girls ages 5-18.
Admission is free and open to the community.
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WESTRIDGE SCHOOL’S 24th ANNUAL
www.WESTRIDGE.ORG/SOF
Fun activities for kids!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Questions? Call 626.799.1053, ext. 264