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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TWO GREAT SPEAKERS AND TWO GREAT MEETINGS: SUPERVISOR KATHRYN BARGER AND CHP CAPTAIN RIBOLI FAMILY OF SAN ANTONIO WINERY COLLABORATES WITH MAKE-A-WISH GREATER LOS ANGELES TO GRANT WISH OF LOCAL TEEN By Joan Schmidt July and August Monrovia Arcadia Duarte Town Council Meetings featured outstanding Guest Speakers. In July, Supervisor Kathryn Barger shared her background: growing up and attending schools in the San Gabriel Valley. Thirty years ago, she and Senior Field Deputy Debra Mendelsohn worked as College Interns for Supervisor Antonovich. Over the years, Barger worked various positions; the last as his Chief Field Deputy. Since assuming office, Barger has coauthored bills supporting Veterans and foster children and motions to address homelessness including the bill passed by the CA State Assembly in May amending the state’s definition of “gravely disabled” and allowing more state sponsored medical care for those suffering from mental illness. She also coauthored the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Safety to combat repercussions from AB109 and Propositions 47 and 57. Barger has provided weekly showers for the homeless and had reps from various groups available to assist the homeless. At every Town Council Meeting, her Senior Deputy Mendelsohn gives an update on Barger’s activities. The August Meeting’s Guest Speaker was Captain Susan Estrem, Commander, Baldwin Park Highway Patrol . Twenty-five years ago, Estrem went to Long Beach State, enrolled in liberal arts studies. But after a career day, she became interested in the FBI, Long Beach PD and the CHP; her field of study was now Criminal Justice. She chose the CHP-more opportunity for career advancement, and attended their Sacramento 27-week training academy-she stayed at a live-in dorm-compared it to Boot Camp! In addition to class work, Estrem learned how to shoot, drive 100 mph, and do an arrest in Spanish. Her assignments have included West LA and East LA CHP. After her promotion to Captain, she was assigned to the Baldwin Park facility. She is the only female Captain in the CHP Southern Division. In addition to patrolling freeways and traffic in unincorporated areas, the CHP is responsible for the security of the governor, Presidential motorcades, protection for appellate and supreme court judges, and security for state buildings such as the Capitol. The CHP also has canine dogs for narcotics and a Major Crime Task force. They had a Community Help Team-SET for out area: They are Officers Tony Chen, Sam Garcia and Alfonso Campos. Estrem revealed that auto accidents are the #1 killer of teens, ages 15-19. She mentioned a one day class for teens: Driving safe. Please call (626) 338-1184 for further ino.. Captain Estrem, was joined by Officers Jimenez and Campos . At the August meeting, Barger’s Senior Field Deputy Mendelsohn spoke about LA COUNTY FAIR DAY, SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2; it’s theme is “Get Your Kicks on Route 66”; admission for LA County residents is $6.60. Food venders will have one entry that is $6.60 . There will be NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR ANY EXHIBITS. Please visit Fairplex for further info. There also was excellent info by LASD Deputy April Nelson, and Librarians Denise Dilley and Joanna Gee. Next Town Council Meeting: September 19, 7:00 pm, Pamela Park, 2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte. (Los Angeles, Calif.)- The Riboli family of San Antonio Winery recently collaborated with Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles to grant the wish of 17-year-old Madelyn, who suffers from a rare, life-threatening blood disorder. Madelyn and her family, who live in Long Beach, were given the opportunity to take a Mediterranean cruise this summer and take Europe by storm. Madelyn’s mom expressed her heartfelt appreciation saying, “Thank you to all the wonderful people involved in making this happen. This truly was the best thing that has happened to Madelyn!” “Make-A-Wish would not be able to achieve our mission without the generous support of donors like the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery,” said Marc Sawyer, Development Director, Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. “We so appreciate the passion, warmth and community-spirit that they display with every aspect of their business.” The Riboli family made the generous donation in celebration of Stella Rosa’s 15th birthday. Stella Rosa was created by the Riboli family 15 years ago to meet a growing demand by its customers who visited their 101-year-old original location of San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles. Crafted in Italy, Stella Rosa has grown to become the leading imported Italian wine in the country. Fittingly, Sawyer said Madelyn’s favorite part of the Mediterranean cruise was Italy. “We are so happy to hear Madelyn and her family had such a wonderful and memorable time in Italy,” said Steve Riboli, vice president of Riboli Family Wines. “We are honored to partner with such a reputable organization as Make- A-Wish and look forward to partnering with them again in the future.” Jan Greteman626.975.4033Jan@JanGreteman.comJanGreteman.com#01943630Judy Webb-Martin626.688.2273Judy.Webb-Martin@podley.com#00541631 Katie Orth626.688.0418 KatieO@podley.com#00942500 Let Us Make Our Town, Your Town. Kersting Court30 N. Baldwin AvenueSierra Madre 91024THE WEBB-MARTIN GROUP What Makes A Legend? 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