Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, April 22, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, April 22, 2023


SUPERVISOR BARGER AND COMMUNITY 
CELEBRATE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF WWII VETERAN 
IN SIERRA MADRE

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined a festive 100th birthday 
celebration at the home of Sierra Madre resident and World War II veteran Kenneth 
Anhalt. 

Mr. Anhalt was all smiles as various members of the community stopped by to share 
their well-wishes and pay tribute to his extraordinary military career achievements 
during World War II.

“Being able to honor Kenneth Anhalt on his 100th birthday and personally thank 
him for his military service is something I will never forget,” said Supervisor Kathryn 
Barger. “His bravery and resilience is inspiring, as is his ongoing local community 
service that persisted well after his military service ended. I am very happy that 
our community has gathered around Kenneth on his special day to show him how 
appreciated he is.”

Congresswoman Judy Chu, along with Jim Zenner, Director of Los Angeles County’s 
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and members of the Los Angeles 
County Sheriff’s Department from the American Legion STAR Post and Temple Station 
were also on hand to share their congratulations. 

“Our World War II veterans fought valiantly for our country against an enemy that 
would have undoubtedly stripped us of our American identity and way of life,” stated 
Jim Zenner, L.A. County’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Director. 
“Because of Americans like Mr. Anhalt who have answered the call to serve, we are 
able to live free and enjoy our way of life.”

Mr. Anhalt served in the U.S. Air Forces, also referred to colloquially as the U.S. 
Army Air Corp, from 1943 through 1945. During those two years, he flew 28 bombing 
missions as a tail-gunner on a B-25 Liberator against Nazi-occupied Europe and 
Germany. 

Mr. Anhalt was awarded the Air Medal with two clusters (act of heroism or meritorious 
achievement) while participating in aerial flight. He also received a battle star 
that is earned by members of organizations taking part in certain battles or other 
wartime operations. 

He is a native of the Bronx and Queens and has been married for 76 years to his 
wife Shirley Abbney Miller. He attended Pasadena City College, became a quality 
engineer, and worked at JPL until his retirement. He also served on the Sierra Madre 
Police Commission and is a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars Post 3208 in Sierra Madre.

Mr. Anhalt’s family shared the following message today, expressing their reaction to 
the celebration of their family’s patriarch:

“Our father, Kenneth Jay Anhalt, exemplifies what being a wonderful man really is. 
He has always been an example of a patriot, has served God, country, his community 
and of course his family. He has been an inspiration to all of us in so many ways. 
The world is a much better place because he has been part of our lives. He has left 
his mark on us by not only his accomplishments, but also by the family he helped to 
raise. We are so honored today to be part of this auspicious celebration.”


EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

Bringing hope and restoring dignity to homeless individuals and families serving the San 
Gabriel Valley and Surrounding Areas

About us

The East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless is an non-profit 501c3 charitable organization, 
incorporated since 1994, and operates under a voluntary board of directors to directly aid 
people experiencing homelessness. We believe everyone is called to turn attention beyond themselves 
to assist those who suffer especially the poor, the hungry, and the homeless.

We are seeking financial contributions to continue our operations as well volunteers to assist us 
who would also potentially be added to our board of directors.

Mission and Goals

ESVGCH strives to bring hope and restore dignity by providing shelter, alleviating hunger, assisting 
with basic daily needs, assisting to regain housing, raising community awareness and working 
collaboratively with others to end hunger and homelessness.

Emergency Assistance Center (EAC)

Our EAC includes meals, hygiene products, transportation assistance and referral services. A 
designated number of motel vouchers are available each month for families, with children. For 
March 2023 we had 101 unduplicated client visits, 441 duplicated client visits for a total of 542 
client visits. Total motel vouchers were $2,620. The EAC had 258 Family Food Box Recipients for 
March 2023.

Winter Shelter Program

Since 1994, ESGVCH has provided night-time shelter for persons with nowhere to go. Up to 200 
are admitted each night with over 1,400 unduplicated individuals and families sheltered during a 
winter season. The program operates in partnership with area churches who open their facilities 
and provide volunteers and work with businesses who contribute as well. Shelter dates Dec.1st 
through March 15. Open nightly 6pm to 7am. For the past 3 years due to Covid 19, we have not be 
able to provide the shelter and are expecting to this year. 

Contact us

15701 Hill St. La Puente, CA 91744 Hours 8:30am - 1:30pm Monday thru Friday 

Website: www.esgvch.org Email:esgvch@aol.com Phone: 626 333 7204 Fax: 626 333 7260


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