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Dec. 27, 2007 - Jan. 2, 2008
Operation Polar Winds Helps Santa
Dreier Child Health Care / B1
Santa Help
WC Police and Donors
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INDEX
Around Valley
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City Notices
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Classifieds
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Financial
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Legal Notices
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Letters To Editor
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Senior Activities
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By George Ogden
WEST COVINA — Operation Polar Winds aids Santa by
bringing Santa and toys to our
kids in area hospitals.
The Pasadena Police Air Operations Section and the Foothill Air Support Team (FAST)
have conducted a toy drive benefiting pediatric patients at Huntington Memorial Hospital,
This young lady, with her dad, is given a toy by Santa, who just
happens to be a very close friend of West Covina Officer, Dave
Sifling.
Methodist Hospital of Arcadia
and Citrus Valley Medical Center Queen of the Valley Campus.
Gifts were delivered by Santa
Claus and “elves” in green flight
suits who arrived by helicopter
and police cars.
On Thursday, December
20th, Santa and his helpers arrived at Citrus Valley Medical
Center, Queen of the Valley
Campus. They were joined by
management of the West
Covina Police Department. The
went to the 6th floor to pass out
toys to the kids. Many of the
children will not be home for
the holidays. A lot of the children were able to walk and see
Santa. Officer Dave Sifling has
very strong connections with
Santa and he made it possible
to have Santa show up at the
hospital. Some children were
unable to get out of bed, so
Santa made visits to the rooms
with some of the police officers to pass out some toys.
Nearly $5,000 dollars was
raised from contributions made
by employees and employee associations of the participating
FAST agencies. “This truly
demonstrates the care and compassion of the employees from
all of our agencies,” stated
Pasadena’s Police Chief Bernard
Melekian. “It is our honor as the
hosting and coordinating
agency to put this together with
Pictured in no particular order: Pasadena Air Operations: Captain Bob Mulhall, Sergeant Mike
Ingram, Corporal George Ramos, Pilot T.J. Gonzalez, Tactical Flight, Officer Kim Smith, and Tactical
Flight Officer Brad May. From the West Covina PD: Commander Mark Tedesco, Commander Mark
Dettor, Sgt. Richard Bell, Sgt. Vinc Moreno, Corporal Scott Fahey, and Officer Dave Sifling good friend
Santa.
the men and women of so many
other fine police departments.
But mostly it is our pleasure to
bring some joy into the lives of
the children at these hospitals
who won’t be home for Christmas”.
So, on Christmas Eve, when
the little ones hear the police
helicopters flying above their
homes, they can feel safe
knowing that on that night,
those police helicopters are
clearing the way in the sky so
Santa will have a safe flight with
his raindeer so he can deliver
those toys in time for Christmas morning. S p e c i a l
thanks to everyone one who
helped Santa this Christmas.
This young child is given a toy by Santa. She is a patient at the
hospital and there is a good chance she would not be home for the
holidays.
Volunteers Helped Santa Pass Out Toys in Azusa
By George Ogden
Azusa — A group of volunteers, in Azusa, including Mayor
Joe Rocha and Councilman
Robert Gonzales helped pass
out toy to families of nearly 200
children. The event was held
at Lee School in Azusa. Neither rain or shine would keep
the parents away from the opportunity of getting FREE toys
for their children. In fact the
rains did come and the parents
and kid ventured out and came
through the rain to have the
opportunity to get free toys for
the holidays.
One class room was filled
with all kinds of toys that were
donated for the toy give away.
The parents were allowed to
select what they wanted. The
were let in to make the selections in small groups. The first
ones in quickly went after the
larger more expensive items for
their kids.
The program had the parents
sign up ahead of time and to list
how many children that they
had. This determined how
many toys they could select.
The volunteers supplied bags so
parents who were selecting a
number of item could carry
them a little easier.
One lady stated, through an
interpreter, that she was happy
to get free toys for her kids.
She is hoping that they will do
it again next year and was
Parents quickly gather up free toys for their children. Volunteers helped the parents after their
selection and made bags available for them.
A classroom full of toys to be given away was made ready by
some great volunteers. Soon, this room was empty as the toys
were passed out.
This group of volunteers, including Mayor Joe Rocha and Councilman Robert Gonzales, assisted
parents with the free toy give away program.
thankful for the toys.
Over all, the parents picked
up toys for around 200 chil-
dren. At the end, there was
nothing left and everyone was
happy with toy give away pro-
gram. This saves Santa a little
time as he had a very busy
schedule..
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Councilman Robert Gonzales (center) assists parents and volunteers with the toy give away.
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Dec. 27 2007 - Jan. 2, 2008
West Covina PD & Target Store Help Santa
By George Ogden
WEST COVINA — On December 24th, the West Covina
Police Department, along with
the Target Store in West Covina
hosted “Shop with a Cop” in
the early morning hours. The
West Covina Police selected 6
local children to take on a
Christmas shopping spree at the
Target Store at Eastland Shopping Center.
The children were pre-selected based on their needs and
challenges this Christmas season. Each child was allowed
to pick out clothing and toys
amounting to $300.00. Target
has agreed to pay the sales tax
to allow the children to spend
the entire $300.00. A West
Covina Police Officer shopped
with each child, helping the
kids with their selections and
helping make the child’s Christmas as enjoyable as they can.
The kids, Brianna and Rafael
Delgado, Jessie and Richard
Reyes, Miguel Aguilar and
Giovanni Hernandez joined the
officers on the shopping spree.
The kids were very selective
in picking things that they
needed. Some of the male officers needed a little assistance
from the female officers with
clothing selections for size and
matching for the kids. One
child wanted a professional
shopper’s opinion and asked
for a female officer to help him
and the male officer with selecting some clothing items, which
brought a few chuckles.
One parent, Mrs. Delgado,
who spoke about the program,
was very grateful to the officers, Target and the sponsors for
making this all possible. She
hopes that the program will
continue and she would like to
help assist with the program in
the future.
Target’s Lisa Quintana was
very excited that Target was
The officers who helped the kids (from left) Officer Gaboury, Officer Velasco, Target’s Lisa Quintana
(center) Officer Sifling, Cpl. Shishido, Officer Perez, kneeling from left is Sgt. Bell and Officer Pruitt.
The children (in no particular order), Brianna and Rafael Delgado, Jessie and Richard Reyes, Miguel
Aguilar and Giovanni Hernandez.
West Covina Police Officer Shishido helps Richard Reyes try on a
jacket during a shopping spree at the Target Store in West Covina.
West Covina Police Officer Velasco helps Brianna Delgado select a jacket at the Target Store in
West Covina.
able to help. They also provided
a $50 Gift Certificate for the
families as well as those who
made this all possible and helped
the kids were Officer Pruitt,
Officer Sifling, Officer Perez,
Officer Gaboury,
Officer Velasco, Cpl.
Shishido, Sgt. Bell, Sgt. Tolich,
Commander Dettor and CSO
Aguilar.
The following companies
and organizations were
sponsors of the Holiday
season for this program:
West Covina Police Officers
Association,
West Covina Reserve Officers
Association,
Target Stores,
West Covina Toyota,
Royal Coaches Auto Body and
Towing,
West Covina Police Officer
Sifling,
Mario Del Fante Florist of
West Covina and
a number of anonymous
donators.
The kids and their parents
were very grateful for helping
to make the holiday season
much brighter.
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Dec. 27 2007 - Jan. 2, 2008
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Photo composition by Lynda Siminske
Glendora Newcomers
Sixty lovely Glendora newcomers and a few friends dressed in colorful Christmas sweaters, glittered blouses, and holiday jewelry had a wonderful Christmas luncheon at Glendora Country Club.
Member Charlene Warr went home $100 richer than she came by winning 50-50. Six ladies also won
pretty poinsettia plants. All ladies received a delicate Battenburg Lace angel pin from the club
president.
Sen. Margett Arrives With Lights
And Sirens For His Third Annual Gift
Delivery At Leroy Haynes Center
Sen. Bob Margett (RGlendora) visited with nearly
100 students at the Haynes Education Center at LeRoy Haynes
Center in La Verne recently
(Thursday, Dec. 13) for his
third annual holiday gift delivery. The gifts were part of some
10,000 gifts collected by the
Baldwin Park office of the California Highway Patrol through
church and school toy drives,
along with donations from
stores including Wal-Mart and
JAKKS in the City of Industry.
Sen. Margett also answered
questions from the students on
topics ranging from "what do
you do every day" to "what are
you doing to get art back in the
schools" and "is being a senator a stressful job." The senator covered a variety of topics
in his comments, including
pointers on developing themselves through education and
becoming good citizens. "I think
that's what you are doing here
at LeRoy Haynes," Margett
said.
As we say "Good-bye" to the
old year and welcome in the
new, at the stroke of midnight
on New Year's Eve, I'm sure we
will all have a tendency to have
some reflections and reminiscences about what has taken
place during the past twelve
months. We probably will also
have some anticipation and excitement about the year we are
saying "Hello" to. We wonder,
"What new events will it hold?"
As we turn the pages that tell
the story of our lives, we are
often surprised by the challenges and opportunities that
unfold as we open up the days
and weeks that seem to go all
too rapidly as we grow older.
Will we still be living in the
same house? Will we have a
new job? Will our family increase in numbers? Will we
make new friends? Will some
of them die or move away? Will
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By Lorie Pope Pauly
some of our fondest dreams
come true?
These are questions that only
will be answered as we venture
into our new calendar. The following poem puts my thoughts
into rhyme:
RINGING IN THE NEW
YEAR
As we look back on the old
year,
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Its victories and woes,
We reminisce and reflect,
As it draws to a close.
Memories come flooding,
As we sing Auld Land Syne.
Dear old friends and places,
Come up into our mind.
We anticipate the New Year,
Expecting life's very best.
With joy and prosperity,
Hoping each day will be
blessed,
With new opportunities,
New challenges, new friends,
New strengths and new
abilities,
To cope with all new trends.
Only God knows the secrets,
Our blank calendar holds.
We know there will be surprises,
As each new day unfolds.
We look forward to the future,
With determination to strive,
To conquer each new obstacle,
Very grateful to be alive!
Assemblyman Hernandez
Holiday Event and Toy Drive
By George Ogden
West Covina — Assemblyman Ed Hernandez with West Covina
Mayor Sherri Lane and Mayor Pro Tem Roger Hernandez stopped
by to support the Assemblyman’s toy drive and holiday party. Lots
of food, good entertainment and much enjoyed by all.
Left to right: Georgia Rudolph, Vice President of Development, LeRoy Haynes
Center; Sen. Margett; CHP Officer Theodore Jolin; Greg, 14, a ninth grader at
Haynes Education Center; Ted Piatt, Chairman of the Board, LeRoy Haynes Center;
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S.G.V. EXAMINER
Dec. 27 2007 - Jan. 2, 2008
CRTA Holiday Party And Award Ceremonies A Big Success!
by Lynda Siminske
GLENDORA — Over a hundred local retired teachers enjoyed a Christmas Party at La
Verne's Church of the Brethren.
Bonita High School A Capella
choir under the direction of
Todd Helm entertained by singing a wonderful variety of
Christmas music. This great
choir has become a tradition for
the December CRTA (California Retired Teachers Association) meeting. Following the entertainment, a variety of sandwiches and yummy Christmas
cookies were served . Retired
teachers in attendance were
dressed in holiday colors. A
short business meeting was
held and two members were
honored. Ann Morrison, a reOne of the many tables of retired teachers enjoying a Christmas Party at Church of the Brethren in La
tired Glendora Teacher and past
Verne.
president of CRTA (California
Retired Teachers Association)
was awarded the Ed Ely Local
Award. She has written articles
for newspapers and (CRTA).
Just where has the year gone?
Contact describing activities,
Time has lapsed into a speeding
such as Day of the Teacher and
mode and I am having trouble
Retired Teacher's Week. She
keeping up with everything.
has used the Internet to inform
Could it be my age making me
and promote CRTA activities.
feel this way?
Ann is responsible for the local
I have finally faced the fact
ILoveSchools website designed
that I am a genuine "Senior".
to award classroom grants to
Now when I use the term "Sepracticing teachers. Ann has
nior" I do not mean someone in
submitted letters to legislators
his or her last year of high school
expressing areas of concern
or college.
related to CRTA goals. The
I now spend a lot of my time
award is named after Ed Ely, a
looking for discounts and other
California educator who adadvantages for being older. I
vanced technology in our state
really enjoy hanging out with
school system. Ann is the nomipeople older than myself. I don't
nee from Division 13, San
hang out with them for their
Gabriel and Pomona Valley
wisdom or experience, it's because they call me "baby". I
might be older but I still have Ann Morrison shown at the center with Robbie Cendejas, CRTA
President on the left and Kay Zahrt, Area 8 Director on the right.
an ego!
I may now be in retirement
but there has not been one moment of dullness.
I have had a heart attack and
surviving has given me a new
zest for living and a better understanding how important our
Lord is in my life.
Strange, but when my ticker
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Also honored was Helen
Storland, a retired Glendora
Teacher. She was awarded the
Ruth de Prida Award. She
taught here for 34 years as an
elementary teacher, Title I and
Miller Unrugh Resource
Teacher, and a Librarian. She
served as President of GTA and
has held numerous positions in
our community including President of the Woman's Club,
President of AAUW, GCCC
Humanitarian Service Award,
active at Glendora Methodist
Church and has held many positions in CRTA (California Retired Teacher's Association).
Helen's name will be entered
with names of other educators
throughout California for the
state Ruth de Prida Award. Ruth
was an outstanding California
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