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04/2019There will be photo opportunities with the bunny at the Eggstravaganza April 20.Powerful precision athletes, MKAM Dance Team members are capturing national attention and winning heartsas they show their dedication and determination to win.Eggstravaganza Mark Keppel’s All Maleto offer morning Dance Team wins heartsfull of funon World of DanceThis year’s Eggstravaganza celebration will take placefrom 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at AlmansorPark, 800 S. Almansor St. The Alhambra Parks andRecreation Department and the Alhambra Little League aresponsoring a morning full of fun for the kids. This annualcelebration has been a part of Alhambra since at least the mid1950s.There will be two separate egg hunts. The first one will be at8:30 a.m. for boys and girls between the ages of 0 to 4 years old.The second one will be at 10:30 a.m. for kids from 5 to 12 yearsold and for children needing adaptive support. Last year, the staffof the Parks and Recreation Department purchased 20,000 plasticeggs. Half of them were filled with candy, and the other half contained small toys. This year should be even more exciting.There will be more in store than just hidden candied eggs.There are plans for photo opportunities with the egg bunny,games, face-painting, crafts, and more. There is no cost to attendthis event.For more information, call 626-570-3242.CITY NEWSPAGE 2ACHAMBER NEWSPAGE 8ACOMMUNITY NEWSPAGE 13AACADEMIC NEWSPAGE 23AALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE104 S. First StreetAlhambra, CA 91801Moves to next roundThe underdog at any competition, MarkKeppel High School’s MKAM DanceTeam, against all odds, competed onNBC’s World of Dance March 10. The only allmale high school dance to ever appear on theshow, MKAM won its duel and is qualified forthe next WOD round, chasing the 1 millionprize. Air date to be announced.None of the kids, who among them speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Tagalog,Spanish, Korean, and English, ever had a dancelesson before they joined MKAM Dance Company as ninth graders. Every other tween or teencompeting on WOD (or any television show forthat matter) is the product of years of dance studiotraining combined with home schooling on a set. see MKHS ALL MALE Page 26AYou Can Read AnywhereFamily Fair to celebrate readingApril 13 at Alhambra ParkStudents and familiesare invited to participate in the secondannual You Can ReadAnywhere Read AcrossAmerica Family Fair from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,April 13, at AlhambraPark, 500 N. Palm Ave.Co-hostedbytheAlhambra Teachers Association, Alhambra UnifiedSchool District, and theAlhambraEducationalFoundation, the FamilyFun Reading Fair expectsa crowd of more than 900.Every child receives at leastRead Across America 2018 student volunteers at ATA’s first You Can ReadAnywhere Family Fair, which a crowd of 900 attended. More are expected atthis year’s fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 at Alhambra Park, 500 N.Palm Ave. Photo by Liezel Gutierrez. see YOU CAN READ ANYWHERE FAMILY FAIR Page 24A
2ACITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRAMayor’s CornerAlhambra was oncepromoted as TheCity of HomesBy Mayor Adele Andrade-StadlerHello Alhambra!Spring is officially upon us as noted byour turning the clocks forward along withthe many varieties of flowers blooming allaround.March found the city celebratingWomen’s History Month with Soroptimistof Alhambra San Gabriel and San Marinohonoring women as heads of householdsreceiving scholarship donations from theLive your Dream Program. In addition,the Alhambra’s Woman’s Club celebratedWomen’s History Day with a luncheon.March also finds literacy at the top ofthe list with Read Across America. I had theopportunity to read a Spanish book to Ms.Urea’s first-grade class at Fremont Elementary School in the Spanish immersion program. On Saturday, April 13, at AlhambraPark, Alhambra Unified and the AlhambraTeachers Association will host a You CanRead Anywhere book giveaway and moreat Alhambra Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.There will be live performances and snacks.We are celebrating the retirement of someof our hard working police officers: RichardAguayo, Elliot Kase, Joseph Mallette, RaulSaldana, Robert Torrance, and JenniferWeise. Congratulations to them, and thankyou for keeping our community safe.Did you know that Alhambra wasincorporated in 1903, and the first schoolin Alhambra was Ramona Convent? Sooncame the fire department in 1906, and thecity was promoted as The City of Homes.Today’s homeownership rate is 40.8 %.Please watch as your City Council ishard at being proactive with respect to thepotential removal of the 710 freeway valleyaccess. We are asking for traffic studies thatwill help determine what to do in the area.We understand that traffic congestion isone of the main issues for our families andbusinesses along the corridor. Please remainengaged.04/2019
04/2019AROUND ALHAMBRA3ASmith machines offer several options for safe, effective workoutsThe Smith machine wasinvented by American fitnessguru Jack LaLanne, improvedby Rudy Smith (hence thename), and first used in theVic Tanny Gyms. PlanetFitness is heir to this richhistory with its own Smithmachines.The equipment was designedfor weight training. Yet newer gym members sometimes shy away from using the machine because itcan appear complex and intimidating. Actually, it isa great choice for beginners and veteran members.All members are always encouraged to ask the staff atPlanet Fitness to explain and demonstrate equipmentthat is new to them.Smith machines offer several options for safe, effective workouts. Many of the exercises you would dowith free weights can be accomplished on the Smithmachine. The machine includes safety and stabilization features that can help you push your limits withconfidence. There are safety hooks along the bar thatserve as spotters, which can relieve you if you need arest while working out. The bar remains fixed alongthe sliding plane of motion, reducing the risk of dropping it to one side. That helps you focus each exerciseon the intended muscle group.Before you begin a Smith machine workout, makesure you have an adjustable bench available so that youcan adjust the machine between exercises. Afterward,Planet Fitness recommends doing some work with thecardio equipment so you maintain a balanced fitnessroutine.Here are a few beginner exercises to try. First, startwith no weight on the Smith machine bar. Stand withfeet at shoulder-width distance and grip the bar at aNext, start with no weight on the bar and place aflat bench beneath it. Center the bench so that theweight of the bar will be evenly distributed across yourbody. Then lower the bar and lock the safety hook inplace at about an arm's length higher than the bench.This will allow you to lie on the bench and easily holdonto the bar above you.When you are ready, lie on the bench with your backstraight and the bar located above the middle of yourchest. Grip the bar with your hands a little wider thanshoulder-width distance. Then lower the bar with yourelbows flared out and your back straight. Raise the baruntil your arms are almost straight and repeat. Onceyou are comfortable with the movement, add weightto the bar. If you can't complete the movement, simplylock the safety hook in place and slide off of the bench.Next, start with no weight on the bar, and standclose behind it with your knees slightly bent. Lowerthe bar slightly past your hips and hold it with anoverhand grip with your hands shoulder-width apart.Center your body within the machine and hold yourhands equidistant from the lines on the bar. Keepingyour elbows straight, shrug your shoulders up anddown as you lift the bar slightly and repeat, feelingyour shoulder blades come together with each repetition. Once you are comfortable, add weight to the bar.Planet Fitness certified trainer Nadine Munoz trains staff member If you get tired or can't complete a full shrug, just lockAna Arroyo on the Smith machine.the safety hook in place and rest.Now that you have some basic knowledge of theSmith machine and some exercises to try, you can getdistance slightly past your shoulders, resting it comfortably started. As always, please consult a physician prioracross the top of your upper back. Then slowly lower yourself to beginning any exercise program. And rememberto the squat position and raise yourself to a standing posi- Alhambra Planet Fitness certified trainer Nadine cantion. Once you're comfortable with the basic movement, help show you around the gym and provide instructionadd weight to the bar. If you overload the bar and can't on how to use the smith machine. She can also helpcomplete a rep, quickly lock the safety hooks by rotating the design an exercise program to help you meet your goalsbar forward.and get the most out of your workouts.
4ACITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA04/2019Published by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.A monthly publication with a circulation of 40,000, AroundAlhambra is mailed to every business and residence in the City ofAlhambra and to all interested local, state, and county officials.We welcome comments, press releases, and communityinterest stories and will make every effort to includeall appropriate information. Please e-mail submissionsto djenkins@alhambrachamber.org.For advertising rates and other information, contactAlhambra Chamber of Commerce104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801Tel: 626 282-8481 Fax: 626 282-5596www.alhambrachamber.orgPublisher and Editor: Sharon GibbsNews Director: Dulcy JenkinsExecutive CommitteePresident:Helen Romero Shaw, The Gas CompanyVice President:Megan Meloughney, The Ratkovich Company/The AlhambraImmediate Past President:Joanna Vargas, The Fit FactorAt-Large members:Evike Chang, Evike.com, Inc.Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. ChenRobert Fukui, High Point MarketingValarie Gomez, YMCA of West San Gabriel ValleyLee Lieberg, LandZ Real EstateMark Paulson, Anthony Venti RealtorsBoard of DirectorsFrancella Aguilar, Municipal Relationship ManagerChristopher T. Balmaseda, Taiwanese American ProfessionalsNickie Chan, J & N’s Formula to WellnessHarish Amar, California Institute of Advanced ManagementIris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical CenterJoe Pavon, Al’s TowingLiza Rodriguez, VidorraLorraine Simpson Brooks, Credit Union of Southern CaliforniaDr. David Snyder, Snyder Optometry, Inc.Linda Wong, Spark After School AcademyAmbassadorsJewelyn Co, presidentNickie ChanKay Lee FukuiEddie GarciaCindy HoFrances LoMary Ann Torres-CoSam YueStaffC.E.O.: Sharon GibbsMembership/Advertising Sales: Stan YonemotoOffice Manager: Irma HernandezNews Director: Dulcy JenkinsWriters: Glenn Barnett, Gary Frueholz, Jewelyn CoOffice Assistant: Rosemarie ValerioMembership liaison: Julian ChungAROUND ALHAMBRA is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings,nor responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinionsexpressed in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the authors.All rights reserved. Reproductions in whole or in part without permissionis prohibited.City Clerk Lauren Myles administers the oath of office to new Mayor Adele Andrade-Stadler and new Vice Mayor Ross Maza.City Council reorganizesOn Feb. 25, a changing of the guard took place at Alhambra City Hall. Every nine months the duties of mayorrotate among the five council members so that everyonehas the experience of leading the city.On this evening, council business was suspended byoutgoing Mayor Jeff Maloney, who made brief remarksabout his own time as mayor and his accomplishments.Next, the outgoing mayor received recognition from luminaries in the community.These included presentations from the mayor and twocouncil members from Monterey Park, a representativefrom the city of Rosemead, a representative from the officeof State Assembly member Ed Chau and State SenatorSusan Rubio, Christian Daily of L.A. County SupervisorKathryn Bargers’ office, and Mike Eng on behalf of hiswife, U.S. Rep. Judy Chu.City Clerk Lauren Myles administered the oath ofoffice to new Vice Mayor Ross Maza and new MayorAdele Andrade-Stadler. Each of them made a few remarksabout their goals and introduced their guests in the packedcouncil chambers.Among the problems Mayor Andrade-Stadler wantsto address are transportation issues, which include safetyfor pedestrians, bike riders, and drivers. In addition, shewants to use her extensive background in the AlhambraSchool District to partner with the schools to maximizeopen space for use by the public. She wants to appeal tonew businesses that cater to younger people while focusingfuture development that includes affordable housing. Shealso expressed concern and the willingness to support thehomeless population.An informal meet and greet took place after the meetingin the City Hall lobby where citizens could meet and speak totheir council members and the incoming and outgoing mayors.Plan now for Camp Alhambra 2019Last summer, Camp Alhambra was a huge success. Thesummer program was almost filled to capacity. The Parksand Recreation Department aims to serve every child theycan in this summer camp of 10 great weeks of fun, eachwith a different theme and field trip. The camp will beoffered June 3 to Aug. 8.The objective of Camp Alhambra is to provide the community with a safe quality summer camp experience led bytrained counselors who know that being active and curiousis the cure for the summer blues.This is an opportunityfor children to developself-confidence.CampAlhambra offers childrenPeople wait to get into the library’s new Discovery Center Feb. 28. The center isjam packed with new technology for library patrons to experience and even have ahands-on experience in the latest Brother sewing machines, Lulzbot 3D Printers,a Cricut Maker, Oculus Go Virtual Reality, and other robotics and creativeequipment. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, andThursdays. Reservations to use the equipment should be made at least a day inadvance at the teen desk or by calling 626-570-5008, ext. 5608.the opportunity to develop lifelong skills, keep physicallyactive, unplug from today’s technology, forge new friendships, and have fun they will always remember.Camp Alhambra will be held at Granada Park Gymnasium, 2000 W. Hellman Ave. The program is for children7 to 12 years old. The price per child is 100 per week foreach resident child and 115 for non-residents. Days andtimes are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Latefees apply. Extended care hours are available from 7 a.m. to9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for 25 each hour.For more information and to register for the program,call 626-570-5081, or register online at www.cityofalhambra.org.The objective of Camp Alhambra is to provide the community with a safe quality summercamp experience led by trained counselors who know that being active and curious is the curefor the summer blues.
04/2019CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRAThree artists featured in CityHall Art Gallery in AprilMichael Dergar and theteam of Myrick Atanay are thefeatured artists for April in theCity Hall lobby, 111 S. First St.As a child in his nativeMexico, Mr. Dergar endured aneurological condition that lefthim unable to walk. Fortunately, he was determined to walkwithout pain in his legs and hesucceeded. Now living in Pasadena, he works to encouragethe artistic expression of otherindividuals with disabilities.As an artist himself, he hasmade it his mission to bringpublic awareness to those withspecial needs. To that end hefounded the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation. Thefoundation works to furtherhis goal of supporting artists inthe special needs community.The City Hall Art exhibit inFebruary included works bystudents with disabilities atAlhambra High School that washttp://www.cityofalhambra.org/page/22/police department/email: crimeprevention@alhambrapd.orgAlhambra Police Department211 South First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-5151“I use colors to bring to life the texture in painting in arepresentation of physical objects and the relation of lifeand inner feelings,” said artist Michael Dergar.encouraged by Mr. Dergar’s foundation.“Michael is an amazing individualwho puts his entire heart into supportingstudents in the Alhambra Unified SchoolDistrict,” said Wendy Ozawa, an educationspecialist at Alhambra High School. “Hiswork is invaluable as he supports youngadults with disabilities pursue happinessthrough career awareness and art.”Mr. Dergar said his own art representsthe freedom and equality of his inner souland creation of the universe. “I use colorsto bring to life the texture in painting in arepresentation of physical objects and therelation of life and inner feelings,” he said.Mr. Dergar is looking forward to hisfirst international exhibition in July inOaxaca, Mexico, in collaboration withfamous Mexican artist Maru Pombo.Myrick Atanay are two people who painttogether. She is a mixed media artist. He isan illustrator and painter. Myrick Atanay’sSpiritual Physicalist art engages modernmindfulness and explores the themes ofcompassion and awareness.The City of Alhambra is proud to display the work of talented local artists in thelobby gallery at City Hall. The communityis always welcome to view these exceptionalworks of art.5A
6ACITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA04/2019Unicorns, music,fun at library in AprilCome to the Civic Center Library, 101S. First St., for youthful adventures. First ofall, visit the new Discovery Center. Ask atthe reference desk how to try out the newstate-of-the-art technology.For teens this month, the library iscelebrating unicorns. Teens are invited tomake and take home colorful bath bombsand unicorn sleep masks. Join in the fun at3 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the library’sHomework Center. No registration isrequired for this creative activity.For the children, the library also hasunicorn related activities. In the joyousspirit of these legendary creatures, thechildren can create a unicorn garden. Thisactivity is part of the children’s programcalled Unicorn Habitats and will take placeat 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13.There is something for everyone atthe Alhambra Civic Center Library. Themonth of April will wrap up with a musicalperformance at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20,by the Los Angeles Children’s Orchestra.This ensemble of young people has participated in the Los Angeles Chinese NewYear celebration, the Tournament of RosesThe Alhambra Public Library Friends Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser is the best party in town.Parade, and PBS’s internationally broadcastHoliday Celebration program. Last year,they were invited to audition and performon two rounds of the popular televisionshow America’s Got Talent.POLICE REPORTMarch 11The Alhambra Police Departmentsends out a big thanks to theperson who called to report seeingtwo men in the area of FremontAvenue and Valley Boulevard acting suspiciously and one of themhandling a firearm. Alhambra Police Officers converged on the areaand found two subjects matchingthe description given walkingdown Fremont Avenue. Duringthe investigation, a 17-year-oldwas found with a loaded 9mmsemi-auto handgun and a largequantity of marijuana inside hisbackpack. The 17-year-old was arrested on multiple charges and is currently beinghoused at juvenile hall. The 19-year-old was not in violation and released.March 5Officers responded to 88 S. Garfield for several reports of a subject who was seen entering several apartments while the residents were sleeping (cat burglary). The apartmentmanager of 88 S. Garfield saw the same subject walking through the apartment complex. The apartmentmanager was able tofollow the subjectto a residence in the400 block of NorthMonterey where henotified detectives ofthe circumstances.The subject was seenleaving the residencea short time later atwhich time he wasdetained by detectivesof the AlhambraPolice Department. The subject had several victims’ property in his possession andwas subsequently arrested. A search warrant was obtained, and investigators recoverednumerous stolen items.During
the Alhambra’s Woman’s Club celebrated Women’s History Day with a luncheon. March also nds literacy at the top of the list with Read Across America. I had the opportunity to read a Spanish book to Ms. Urea’s rst-grade class at Fremont Elemen-tary School in the Spanish immersion pro-gram. On Saturday, April 13, at Alhambra
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