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2NEWSArmijo NewsApril 2015SGV News Did YouSGV NEWSWEEKLY NEWSEASTVALE NEWS14144 Central Ave. Suite HChino, CA 91710Phone: 909.464.1200PUBLISHERABC Public RelationsEDITORIALEditor In Chief:Kimberley SanderStaff Writers, Photographers,Editorial Team:Michael ArmijoGlenn FreemanJennifer Jester-MadrigalRaymond MendozaSarah SanchezK. P. SanderPRODUCTIONFelicia ObleaSOCIAL MEDIA &WEB CONTENTRandi Hauserfacebook.com/TheWeeklyNewsADVERTISING SALES909.464.1200Director:Diane ArmijoAccount Executives:Joe A. MericaBryce Know?By K.P. SanderThomas Jefferson was a remarkable fellow, and one whosurely made an indelible impression on the fate and futureof our great nation.Born on Apr. 13, 1743 inShadwell, Virginia, Jeffersonwas not only the third President of the United States, theinitial author of the Declaration of Independence, but wasalso a member of Congress,and the first U.S. Secretary ofState – serving under PresidentGeorge Washington. Other notable appointments includedGovernor of Virginia, organizerof the Democratic-RepublicanParty (with close friend JamesMadison), and Vice Presidentunder the administration ofJohn Adams.The Declaration of Independence is considered oneof Jefferson’s most significantachievements. The preamble– “All men are created equal”– has been considered one ofthe best-known sentences inthe English language, and is anenduring statement on humanrights, containing “the most potent and consequential wordsin American history.” AbrahamLincoln based his entire philosophy on it, and it has becomethe passage representing amoral standard for generationsthe world over.According to Wikipedia, Jefferson coordinated the acquisition of the vast Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, and in1804, sent explorers Lewis andClark out on their first expedi-By Michael ArmijoPhoto Courtesy: Wikipediation to the new west. Under hispresidency, Jefferson doubledthe size of the United States.Personally, Jefferson wasa polymath, with expertise ina myriad of subjects includingscience, law, art and politics.He was proficient in architecture, and designed his beautifulhome, Monticello, in Virginia.He was a skilled writer, and alsoconversant in French, Spanish,Italian, Greek and Latin. Jefferson was so interested in linguistics that it led him to foundthe University of Virginia.Jefferson married the widow,Martha Skelton, in 1771. Theywere third cousins, and reportedly had a very happy marriage, based on a mutual loveof music and a wide variety ofpersonalaccomplishments.They had six children in theirten year union, but only two –Martha and Mary – survived toadulthood.SGV News is owned by ArmijoNewspapers and ABC PublicRelations. It is directly delivered each week to homes andbusinesses. SGV News is notresponsible nor liable for anyclaims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of productsadvertised. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or in partwithout permission is prohibited.Photo Courtesy: WikipediaWrite to UsDo you have any comments,questions or concerns about thecommunity?Write a letter to the Editor.SGV NewsPlease contact us at:LETTERS:14144 Central Ave. Suite HChino, CA 91710E-MAIL:editor@anapr.comPick Up Your Copy!Azusa City Hall213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa(626) 812-5200Azusa Library, SeniorCenter, Post Office729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa(626) 812-5232In addition to delivering to homes and businesses, copies of ourpapers are also available at these locations:Covina(626) 339-1286QT Nails459 S. Azusa Ave. #E, Azusa Bikram Yoga1050 N. Citrus Ave., Covina(626) 334-6644Valley County Water District (626) 732-6112(626) 339-079714521 Ramona Blvd,Baldwin Park(626) 814-2973P & G Super Burger1030 N. Citrus, Covina(626) 967-6846Amarlia’s Insurance Svcs613 E. Arrow Hwy., Azusa(626) 915-1717Baldwin Park UnifiedSchool District.3699 N. Holly AvenueBaldwin Park(626) 962-3311Covina Public Library234 North, Second AvenueCovina(626) 967-3935Golden Scissors BeautySalon5561 S. Azusa Ave., Azusa(626) 969-6606Bambino Insurance Agency146 W. Arrow Hwy.Covina(626) 915-5051Family Hair Salon633 E. Arrow Hwy., AzusaBrunswick RecreationCenters1060 W. San Bernardino Rd.Benny’s Liquor Store208 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa(626) 815-9948Martha suffered from diabetes and just months afterthe birth of her last child, succumbed to illness in 1782. Jefferson was said to be completely distraught and mourned hergreatly. He never remarried.Interestingly enough, Jefferson openly opposed slaverythroughout his life althoughhe owned hundreds of slavesand freed just a few. There isevidence that after Jefferson’swife passed away – perhapsfor companionship - he had along-term relationship with Sally Hemings, one of his slaves,and was said to have fatheredher children.Jefferson took the oath ofPresidential office on Mar. 4,1801, and served two terms; heis considered one of the greatest presidents of our time.On July 3, 1826, extremelyill from toxemia and pneumonia, Jefferson called his familyand friends to his bedside andsaid, “I have done for my country, and for all mankind, all thatI could do, and I now resign mysoul, without fear, to my God,- my daughter to my country.”He was 83.After falling asleep, he wokelater that night and asked hisdoctor, “Is it the fourth yet?”Jefferson held out until 12:50p.m. on the Fourth of July – the50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He isburied at Monticello.A1 Office & Crafts490 W. Arrow Hwy.San Dimas(909) 592-3858Rainbow Donuts1432 S.Asuza Ave.West Covina,(626) 917-4933Mr. Pollo500 N. 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But deep inside, I, too,am hoping for that one littlechance for things to go back tothe way they used to be a fewmonths ago. Back when mymom would sit up, look me inthe eye, and say, “Mijo, bringme some sushi; they don’thave any here.”But, after sitting there listening to the rambling, pointing,incoherent sentences, and theunrealistic requests, I soon realized that normalcy is a placemy mom may never visit again.It’s fearful to see someonewho raised you, cared for you,and loved you for so manyyears lose those abilities. It’sfearful to come to the realization that life will definitelychange, forever.When a few of my friendspassed, they died suddenlyand unexpectedly. I’ve alwayswished I could have had moretime with them at the end.But after watching my mom,I think it was a blessing thatthey went so quickly. With mymom, I am forced to witnessthe slow deterioration of akind, compassionate, and giving individual.When my niece came to visit, my mom kept reaching outand placing something into herhand, over and over again.When my sister asked whatshe had been given, my niecereplied, “Nothing.” My mom isso giving, that she continuesthe process even when shehas nothing left to give.So now, as I sit here with aheavy heart once again, I amleft to wonder what will happennext. This time, I refuse to letthe unpredictability of life anddeath control me. I refuse togive up, because I am blessed(and cursed) to feel love andcompassion at such a heightened stage.I can proclaim that my giftsare my weaknesses, or I canclaim my weaknesses as giftsand do my best to remember the bright and shiny moments. I will remember all thegreat gifts I’ve received fromsuch a loving individual. AndI will try my damnedest tosmile through the tears andthe heartache, and I will forgive - because when someoneleaves this world, they leaveall that heartache and pain behind. And so will I.

NEWSApril 2015Armijo News3PUSD Launches High- Community support grows for Huffbody camera billTech Science LabBy Juliette FunesPomona - Two PomonaUnified schools have funded amemorial scholarship and constructed high-tech science labsfor elementary and high schoolstudents – including space fora robotics program – thanksto a 100,000 grant aimed atstrengthening science, technology, engineering and math(STEM) programs.La Verne Science and Technology Charter School and Palomares Academy of Health Sciences each received a 50,000endowment from the Todd Family Foundation to establish science and technology facilitiesand programs. The donationswere made in memory of Dr.Shane Todd, a scientist and Pomona Unified alumnus, who diedin 2012.“These new science facilitiesare generating sparks of creativity in young minds,” PomonaUnified School District Board ofEducation President, AndrewWong, said. “Thanks to the Toddfamily’s generosity, we are reinforcing our commitment to educate students in cutting-edgeand in-demand fields.”La Verne Science and Technology, a charter school focusedon STEM programs, used thefunding to build a modern sciencelab, which is open after school forits robotics programs. The schoolwill continue to expand the use ofthis new science lab. Plans are inthe works to establish a computercoding program.The facility, dedicated as the“Dr. Shane Todd Science Lab,”is a teacher- and student-friendlyspace that features digital micro-scopes, computers for research,a teacher demonstration area,student work stations that fostercollaboration and the latest in interactive science notebooks.“These leading-edge learningtools are inspiring our studentsto explore science in ways thatweren’t possible before,” LaVerne Science and TechnologyPrincipal Dolores Lobaina said.“Through a plethora of new,hands-on activities, our studentsare learning how to tackle thehard questions.”Palomares Academy of HealthSciences divided its share of thedonation among several science-based projects, includinga robotics program in its new Dr.Shane Todd Science Center andan outdoor atrium that encourages students to explore earthsciences.In honor of Todd - describedas a Renaissance Man - Palomares also established a scholarship program in which studentssubmitted designs for a Renaissance Man mural. A reveal of themural and the first, second andthird place winners of the scholarship will be named in May.“The spirit and inspirationthat Dr. Todd has brought to thePalomares Academy is part ofhis legacy,” Palomares Principal,Camille Ramos-Beal, said. “Weare grateful to the Todd family forrecognizing Palomares Academy as a beneficiary.”“Preparing our students forcareers in STEM is a top priority for our District,” Martinez said.“This donation opens up a worldof possibilities for discovery andinnovation and is preparing ourstudents to become the nextgeneration of leaders.”Camera from page 1ing a consensus that all partiescan agree upon is the best wayto accomplish positive changein society,” said Senator Huff.“I’m very grateful for CPCA’ssupport for SB 175 and lookforward to working with otherrepresentatives and agencieswhile attempting to addresseach and every concern.”Senator Huff moved to introduce the legislation after hearing feedback from constituentsin the 29th Senate Districtand meeting with communitygroups and newspaper editorial boards throughout California.Senator Huff believes the issueis important to all Californians,especially members of minoritycommunities who also seek toimprove relationships with lawenforcement.“This is an issue that cameup during a recent shop talk thatI hosted at an African-Americanowned barbershop in Sacramento,” said Senator Huff. “It’salso an issue that is importantto the editorial board at OurWeekly, the largest newspaperserving black communities inSouthern California.”Senator Huff’s legislationbuilds upon recent positive experiences involving camerasworn by law enforcement officers while they are on duty. According to the Police ExecutiveResearch Forum (PERF) 2014,law enforcement agencies thatrequire officers to use BWCsreport that the technology definitely improves community relationships by improving theperformance of officers as wellSuspect buddhist monk suicideOC from page 1head monk, Dao Nguyen, 44.The members of the group alleged that Nguyen had defrauded them of thousands of dollarsafter he collected monies for acongregational trip to Vietnamthat never occurred.Detectives have identified 34victims of the fraud. Each victimgave Nguyen between 1,100and 7,700 as payment for airline tickets and travel expenses related to a trip to Vietnamwhich would have departed onMar. 2. Detectives estimate thetotal loss to be about 97,000.The group had planned to tourBuddhist Temples throughoutthe country.On Feb. 28, a suspicious firebroke out in Nguyen’s bedroomat the Temple. The OrangeCounty Fire Authority (OCFA)responded to the fire, but it hadbeen extinguished by another resident of the Temple priorto their arrival. OCFA investigators consider the fire suspicious, but have not concludedtheir investigation. NguyenPhoto Courtesy: Santa Ana PDDao Nguyenclaimed that the tickets andpassport documents for the tripwere destroyed in the fire.Subsequent investigation revealed that no tickets were everpurchased. Nguyen claimedthat he had paid an unidentifiedsuspect in Vietnam to handlethe group’s logistics (lodging,transportation, meals) oncethey arrived in the country. Anadditional suspect in the UnitedStates was to handle the purchase of the airline tickets. Thisperson allegedly delivered thetickets on Feb. 28, just hoursbefore the fire broke out. Whenthe airline was contacted, itwas determined no tickets hadbeen sold in the names of thevictims. Nguyen alleged thatthe tickets were counterfeit andthat the money was stolen bythis unidentified person whohas not yet been located.On Fri., Mar. 27, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Police Officers responded to the Templeand discovered that Nguyenhad died from an apparent suicide.The investigation into thefraud continues. Nguyen is a“person of interest” in the theftof the money, but detectiveshave not discounted the possibility that additional personsmight be involved. Detectiveshope that a pending review ofbank, email, and telephone records, as well as additional interviews with potential witnesses and victims, will identify theperpetrator(s).Anyone who has additionalinformation is asked to contactCpl. Shannon Rackley at (714)245-8431.as the conduct of the community members who are recorded.BWC technology helps solvecrimes, is useful in recordingimportant witness testimonyand lowers the number of citizen complaints. When officersor the public break the law, thebody-worn cameras create apublic record.“I think it’s important, however, that law enforcement be given a strong voice into how theseBWC requirements are draftedand implemented,” warnedSenator Huff. “That’s exactlywhat my legislation seeks toaccomplish. If a departmentchooses to have officers wearcameras, then they should alsodevelop a policy as to how thecameras will be used.”CPCA’s letter of support forSB 175 states the following:“We concur that agencies thatelect to utilize body worn cameras should have an inclusive andvetted policy in place prior to theimplementation of the agency’sbody worn camera program.”Senator Huff serves as theSenate Republican Leaderand represents the 29th Senate District covering portions ofLos Angeles, Orange and SanBernardino Counties. FollowSenator Huff on Twitter at @bobhuff99.LAW OFFICES OFL. DOMINIC CHACON Family Law Immigration Law Corporate Formation Criminal Law Bankruptcy Personal Injury Workers CompL. 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COLUMNISTSApril 2015Armijo NewsEyewitness NewsBy Pastor Mark HopperSome friends of mine recently returned from a trip to Israel.They were ona tour that included manyof the placesmentionedin the Bible.They saw theJordan River where Jesus wasbaptized; the Sea of Galilee,where Jesus’ disciples fished;and the Mediterranean Sea,where the Apostle Paul sailedto Rome. They also saw cities and towns like Bethlehem,where Jesus was born; Nazareth, where Jesus grew up; andJerusalem, where Jesus wascrucified. Although archeologists may not be able to identifysome of the specific sites mentioned in the Bible, they canconfirm that many of the citiesand places mentioned in the Bible still exist today.My friends shared that one oftheir favorite places to visit wasthe garden tomb where Jesusmay have been buried after hiscrucifixion by the Roman au-thorities. This beautiful gardenis located just outside the wallsof the old city of Jerusalem.Historians and archeologistscannot say this is definitely thelocation where Jesus was buried, but it certainly could be.The garden and the tomb arelocated close together. Thereis a hill that looks like the onedescribed in the Bible. It couldbe the location referred to in thevarious Bible accounts.Many people don’t understand why the burial place ofJesus is so important. Thereare cemeteries in countriesall over the world where lovedones and friends are buried.Why is the place where Jesuswas buried any different?The Bible says that Jesusrose from the dead three daysafter he was executed on theCross. This makes his deathdifferent from any other in history. The Bible says that manypeople saw him alive. Eyewitnesses claimed that they sawhim, talked with him, and actually touched him.The Bible makes it very clearthat Jesus’ death on the Cross784 Nogales St.Walnut, CAand his physical resurrection are the foundations of theChristian faith. If Jesus did notrise from the dead, our faith isworthless and we are misleading others. If Jesus did risefrom the dead, then our faith istrue and we have hope for thefuture and purpose in this life, (ICorinthians 15:1-20).Let me encourage you toread it for yourself. Dust offyour Bible and read one of theaccounts of Jesus’ death andresurrection in Matthew, Chapters 27-28; Mark 15-16; Luke23-24; and John 19-20. Eachof them provides the names ofindividuals who claim to haveseen Jesus alive after his deathon the Cross. Each of thesepassages provides specificeyewitness details about Jesusdeath, burial and resurrection.Hope you and your familyhad a blessed Easter Sunday!Pastor Mark Hopper is fromthe Evangelical Free Church ofDiamond Bar, 3255 South Diamond Bar Ave. Sunday servicesare 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Formore information, call (909) 5947604 or visit www.efreedb.org.Anxiety And Our YouthBy Nancy StoopsI have been a psychotherapistfor 15 years, and have workedwith people of all ages with various issues.I’m constantly amazed when Ihave a child or teen brought tome for anxiety issues. We seemto have created a generationthat feels veryinadequateand struggleswith growingup and beingsuccessful.Theissuesthis generation worries about arethings my generation didn’t haveto deal with.Our colleges are impactedand hard to get into. Now kindergarteners have homework andare expected to read and knowmany more things. Video gamesand television are replacing playing outdoors in the fresh air andgetting much needed exercise.This outdoor playing is such agreat way to reduce or eliminatestress. Social Media, unfortunately, has made this generationvery lazy, and childhood obesityand diabetes are on the rise.As parents and communityleaders, we have a social responsibility to help this generation find a healthy balance intheir lives in every area. Weneed to support and encourageour youth. We need to providethe necessary tools to help themstrive to become their best. Weneed to have faith in our youth,as so many of them are diamonds in the rough. We need togive them the guidance and toolsto help them shine and reachtheir full potential.We need to teach teens thatproblems can be worked through,and that drinking and drugs arenot a solution. We need to teachthem how to meditate - not medicate - to quiet their busy minds.We need to teach them how torelax by finding balance, gettingorganized, prioritizing and effec-tively managing their time - andcommunicate what’s workingand what’s not working in theirlives. Please don’t assume theyare all pot-smoking, video gameplaying, lazy, worthless humanbeings. They are just scared,and need some help finding theirway!This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T. Nancy isa licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a privatepractice in Diamond Bar and iscurrently accepting new clients;she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members. Nancyruns free family support groups,including a group on loss forseniors, and groups on how tomanage anger. For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at(909) 229-0727, or via email atnancyjstoops@verizon.net. Nancy’s books, “Midnight the TherapyDog,” and “Live, Heal and Grow,”are available at Amazon.com.Straight Talk With DaniceBy Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.Dear Dr. Akiyoshi:I recently betrayed my dearfriend. I spoke ill of her to someof our othermutualfriends andI am madat myself. Iwasfrustratedandsuffering a weak moment whenwe were all out having drinksat Happy Hour. I believe oneof the women who heard me isbound to tell my friend about myremarks. I am a terrible liar, andI feel so guilty. I don’t think I candeny it if she finds out. Whatshould I do? I am losing sleep.-Avis P.Dear Avis:The fact that you feel so badlyabout making a disparaging remark about your friend tells mea lot about your character. If I’mright about that, I think your dearfriend is pretty familiar with yourdecent character, too. Pleasemeet with her right away, hopefully before she hears it fromone of the others. Explain thatyou were frustrated and havingthat weak moment and that youjust feel horrible about the unbecoming comments you made.Ask her to forgive your poor5judgment. Look her right in theeye and promise that it will never happen again as you apologize. Make sure you keep thatagreement. Good Luck.-Danice Akiyoshi, N.D.Danice Akiyoshi is a Naturopathic Doctor and the headof Candid Coaching Service.She offers personal coachingservices relating to all types ofissues and concerns. This isa letter she received from ananonymous reader. To send aquestion to Danice, email herat straighttalk@candidcoachingservices.com. You can alsovisit her website at www.candidcoachingservices.com.Located at the Alamo Car Wash626.913.3718626.913.3718FreeIn Home Estimates49.50 value EXP.3/31/15EXP 5/15/15

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8NEWSArmijo NewsApril 2015PUSD Teachers Accomplish National Feats3 Achieve NationalBoard Certification,5 Named to Honor RollThe law officesof DominicChaconChacon from page 1By Juliette FunesPomona – Several PomonaUnified School District teachersrecently received national recognition for their dedication toensuring student success andcommitment to teaching excellence, including three who haveobtained National Board Certification.Melissa De Nova of San Antonio Elementary, Jessica Jordon ofSimons Middle School and Sabrina Ortega, a teacher on specialassignment, join 14 PUSD teachers who are nationally board certified – considered the gold standard in teacher certification.Additionally, five teachers areamong the first educators inthe nation to be named to theRenaissance National HonorRoll for their outstanding performance in advancing students’achievement in reading. Theyare Michael Dyer of Decker Elementary and Allison Elementaryteachers Marie Anderson, NicoleLe, Carmen Martinez and Brenda Wilmore.“Our teachers are always willing to go the extra mile and chal-Photo Courtesy: Juliette FunesJessica Jordan of Simons Middle School, Melissa De Nova of San Antonio Elementary, and Sabrina Ortega, ateacher on special assignment, have been honored with National Board Certifications. They were recognized bythe Pomona Unified Boa

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