Rosemead Report September 2017

Vol. 24 Number 09 September 2017

An Official Publication of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

Rosemead Report
An Organization Working to Develop the Community Through the Promotion of its Businesses

3953 Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 • (626) 288-0811 • [email protected] • www.rosemeadchamber.org

Upcoming
Events

What to Do if
Immigration Comes to

Your Workplace

September 22
5:00pm – 7:00 pm

Rosemead Community Recreation So proud of our parents.. they were new to America with 3 girls and opened Di Pilla's restaurant in 1967! (1967 prices: small pizza with 1 item
Center was $1.30 and large 1 item was $2.25). We would love to hear your stories if you knew them during that time. Picture: Our mother, Giuseppina
aka 'Josephine', at the register.

RSVP: Rosemead’s Italian Gem: Di Pilla’s
[email protected]
By Chris Ventura
State of the City
Address “A ‘little slice’ of Pacentro right here restaurant helping out. 12 years after Claudia said.
in Rosemead!” the website proclaims. opening, Claudia would take the reins. Bruno didn’t only interact with his
September 25 Pacentro, an historic medieval village
11:30am – 1:00pm in the heart of Italy—a small village “My dad would still come and stick adult customers; he spoke with the kids
in the province of Abruzzo, Italy around for a couple of years. It was who visited as well. He spoke directly
$15 for members and home to the founders of one of hard to let go of the restaurant. But, to them and often reminded them about
Rosemead’s most iconic restaurants. you know…to do it on your own…you the importance of family and living in
RSVP: don’t mind having advice from your the current moment.
[email protected] Founded in 1967 by Tonino and parents ‘Hey, don’t forget to do this.
Guiseppina Di Pilla, Di Pilla’s Italian Don’t forget to do that.’ That helped a “He would become a social butter-
Lunch N’ Learn Series- Restaurant has been a fixture of lot,” Claudia said. fly,” Claudia said. “People still
Emergency Prepared- Rosemead for decades. This famous remember him because he would be
local eatery has been serving the Di Pilla’s is known far and wide. like…if the parents were there with the
ness community for the past 50 years. “People from far away will talk kids…he didn’t just talk to the parents,
to other people and they’ll say, ‘Oh, he was talking to the kids too—just got
October 12 The founding Di Pillas arrived in I know this place’ and they’ll be them involved too and he would tell
11:30am – 1:00pm America in 1958. Tonino Di Pilla’s somewhere four or five hours away them ‘Hey, don’t be using your phone.
original trade was tile work. Tonino from here or another state and they just This is a time for you guys to chit-chat.’
$15 for members underwent knee surgery and began remember us,” Claudia said. So, you know, he’s very much a family
looking for a new trade as a result. When asked about the challenges of person…being from Italy…They’re
RSVP: Guiseppina Di Pilla had an aunt and taking over a well-known and success- more into social interaction.”
[email protected] uncle who owned an Italian restaurant ful restaurant, Claudia spoke of her
in Inglewood who suggested to the Di early experiences helping her parents Claudia said that Bruno was very
Pre Sort Pillas that they should try opening up out at the restaurant as well as the into learning about people and cultures.
Standard their own small pizzeria. They liked opportunities that would come around, She wishes they had travelled more
U.S. POSTAGE the idea and Di Pilla’s Italian Restau- allowing her to test her abilities in a together.
rant was born. leadership/ownership role.
PAID Claudia’s parents would periodical- “There’s places that he wishes he
The Di Pillas opened the restaurant ly take summer vacations—sometimes could have gone but we didn’t, and we
El Monte, CA while raising their three daughters, over extended periods. When they only closed like one week during the
Permit No. 6 Claudia, Franca, and Diana. would leave, Claudia would be left in summertime, so that’s the only time we
charge. would take our vacation, but when we
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce Deliver to Postal Patron or Resident The Rosemead Report had an “They had gone like maybe three would go somewhere, it was always
3953 Muscatel Avenue opportunity to talk with current owner weeks to Italy and I would run the like—even at the beach area (Hawaii or
Rosemead, CA 91770 Claudia Di Pilla—daughter of Tonino place while they were gone, so it was Mexico), it was like he wanted to see
and Guiseppina. Claudia took over the kind of like, okay if I could do three their culture. He didn’t want to be lying
restaurant in 1979, just after complet- weeks, maybe I could do it a little out in the sun. He wanted to learn their
ing college where she studied account- longer,” Claudia said. history,” Claudia said.
ing. Claudia’s late husband Bruno
Ramunno helped run the restaurant for Bruno took note of the cultural
Along with owning the restaurant much of the time from Claudia taking shift taking place in the neighbor-
and growing up in Rosemead, Claudia over in 1979 until his passing 8 years hood through the decades. He added
has a long history with the city and ties ago. Regulars of the restaurant knew a variety of new dishes to the menu
to the community. In 1974, Claudia Bruno well. He liked to interact with in response to the growing Asian
served as Miss Rosemead where she his customers—leaving the kitchen community in Rosemead. Those dishes
attended a number of grand openings from time to time to discuss soccer, featured, garlic and vegetables. Bruno
for local businesses and also participat- food, and to share his philosophies on also introduced some seafood dishes to
ed in city parades that year. life. the menu.
“I didn’t mind him talking to people.
In the early years of the restaurant, That’s good and that’s part of having a You’ll notice Bruno’s name attached
as Di Pilla’s grew, Claudia’s mother business—interacting with customers,” to a variety of house specialties on the
and father worked in tandem. Later, her menu as well as dishes named after
mother reduced her time at the restau- their two children, Dante and Daniella.
rant to working only on weekends. The
three daughters all spent time in the Di Pilla’s received statewide recogni-

Di Pilla, continue on page 8

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CITY OF ROSEMEAD

Rosemead DIRECTORY City of Rosemead
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Steve Chiang..................................................LA Web Mayor: Polly Low
Scott Collins.................................. The Collins Group in City of Rosemead, CA ............................. Mayor Pro Tem: Steven Ly
Teddy Lu........................................TCD Development Council Members: Sandra Armenta,Bill Alarcon,
James Wang.................................................C H Auto 6Amity Law Group Provides Invaluable Margaret Clark,

Past President Opportunity for Student............................... City Council Meetings
Robert Oehler...................... Burritt Advisory Services 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
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Dr. Maria Ayon......................... University of the West
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Daniel Deng.................................... Deng Law Center City Manager: Bill Manis
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Frank Tripepi.................................................. Willdan MISSION STATEMENT Commission Chair: John Tang
Amy Wu................................. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Commission Vice Chair: Daniel Lopez
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Ambassadors is to serve as the catalyst for a prosperous business Commissioner: Nancy Eng
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LEGISLATIOMNEM&BPEURBSLIC POLICY

Social Security Celebrates Legislation Protecting Cali-
Hispanic Heritage Month fornia Voters, Small Business-
es and the Environment Clear
We know the importance of “familia” your benefits once you’re receiving Fiscal Committee

in Hispanic culture, and we’re proud them. Many of our offices have staff

to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month who speak Spanish, or you can call

(Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) by helping build a 1-800-772-1213from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

secure future for you, your family, and weekdays and select the option for SACRAMENTO – September 1, commit an act of political Cyberfraud,

your future family. Spanish. the Senate Committee on Appropri- and prohibits activities, such as

You can learn more about how Nationwide, our public affairs ations approved three bills authored preventing, diverting or redirecting

Social Security helps secure today specialists reach out to thousands of byAssemblymember Ed Chau (D– access from a ballot measure website

and tomorrow for millions of families Hispanic Americans each year to raise Monterey Park). The bills include to another website or registering a

by visitingwww.socialsecurity.gov/ awareness of the benefits they may measures to safeguard voters from domain name similar to that of a ballot

people/hispanics/. qualify for and to learn the advantag- deceptive campaign practices, process- measure.

Hispanics make up our nation’s es of setting up a my Social Security es to assist small businesses facing AB 1583 – would assist the growing

largest ethnic minority group with a account at www.socialsecurity.gov/ meritless lawsuits, and legislation to number of small businesses facing

population of 56.6 million, according myaccount. ensure the state procures zero-emission lawsuits under the Safe Drinking Water

to 2015 statistics from the U.S. Census These specialists promote our heavy-duty vehicles. and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986

Bureau. Social Security is here to help programs at local events, health fairs, “I was pleased to see these bills (Proposition 65), by requiring the

maintain and improve our economic libraries, schools, and community move forward, as they provide a means Attorney General to provide a letter, to

well-being for generations to come. organizations that serve the public, to address issues that are important both the private enforcer and alleged

Currently, we do this by provid- including the Hispanic population. to California consumers, voters, and violator, when it concludes that a lawsuit

ing retirement, disability, and other Some of our bilingual staff serve as small businesses, while also safeguard- is meritless. It also clarifies discovery

benefits to 61 million people, includ- contributors to Spanish-language ing our environment,” said Assembly- provisions related to the “certificate of

ing nearly 3.5 million Hispanics, who television, radio stations, and newspa- member Ed Chau. merit,” and helps to educate businesses

have contributed to the Social Securi- pers. They also visit embassies and Assembly Bill (AB) 739 - would on compliance with the law by requir-

ty system through their payroll taxes. consulates in the U.S. representing require that at least 15% of specified ing the Governor’s Office of Business

Social Security also provides a safety Latin American countries to educate heavy-duty vehicles, newly purchased and Economic Development to provide

net to the families of American workers diplomatic leaders and new immigrants by state agencies, be zero-emission on its internet website, and in written

who become unable to work due to about Social Security programs. vehicles (ZEV) beginning December materials, a disclaimer regarding a

grave impairments or have died. Spanish-speaking individuals 31, 2025, and at least 30% of those business’s obligations and require-

We work hard to provide enhanced wishing to apply for retirement, disabil- newly purchased vehicles be ZEV, ments for compliance under Proposi-

customer service and to educate ity, survivor, and other benefits, as beginning December 31, 2030. tion 65.

millions of Americans about the well as Medicare, can now request an AB 1104 – would expand Califor- Assemblymember Ed Chau

importance of our programs and appointment online at www.socialsecu- nia's political Cyberfraud law, which represents the 49th Assembly

benefits. This allows us to connect with rity.gov/applyforbenefits for an in-per- currently only covers ballot measure District, comprised of the communi-

the Hispanic community in meaningful son interview or telephone claim with a campaigns, to include candidate ties of Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte,

and efficient ways. representative. In many cases, you can campaigns. Currently, the "Califor- Monterey Park, Rosemead, San

If Spanish is your primary language, make an appointment with a bilingual nia Political Cyberfraud Abatement Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City and

you can visit www.segurosocial.gov, representative. Act" makes it unlawful for a person to portions of Montebello, and South El

our Spanish-language website. It We’re with you and your family mislead, deceive, or defraud in order to Monte.

provides hundreds of pages of import- throughout life’s journey. To learn

ant information about how to get a more about Social Security programs,

Social Security card, plan for retire- visit www.segurosocial.gov or www.

ment, apply for benefits, and manage socialsecurity.gov.

Senate Health Leader Amends Bill to Fight Back
Against Insurance Market Instability

SACRAMENTO – As a response for completion of covered services for daughter’s life shouldn’t depend on area.

to the insecurity that exists in the the duration of their medical condition whether an insurance company wants Over 300,000 Californians who have

health insurance market, Senator Ed until the time of the surgery, with to stay in the market,” said Joanna Anthem coverage, including 150,000

Hernandez, chair of the Senate Health appropriate follow-up care thereafter. Joshua, Jasmine’s mother. “SB 133 with coverage through Covered

Committee, has amended Senate Bill The new insurance plan would have to will make sure Jasmine, and other California and about 150,000 individu-

133 to help patients complete treatment provide that coverage if the provider is people like her, will get the coverage als who buy coverage on their own not

with their doctor under a new plan if willing. and care they need in order to have a through Covered California, will need

their health insurance carrier leaves the SB 133, also known as Jasmine’s fulfilling life.” to change health plans in January.

market. Law, was inspired by Jasmine Winning, Patients with medically complex “Anthem Blue Cross’ choice to

“Threats by our federal Republi- a two-year-old girl who suffers from conditions, especially transplant leave many of their regions in Covered

can leaders to let our health insurance Heterotaxy (a rare birth defect that patients, who don’t have access to California and the individual market

market collapse are causing instabil- effects the heart and other organs) and another plan that includes their provid- puts patients on the hook to find a

ity,” said Senator Hernandez, O.D., a Hypoplastic Left Heart (half of a er, could be harmed if they are not able new plan, and possibly new providers,

(D-West Covina). “I’ve witnessed heart). Since there is no cure for either to maintain coverage through their through no fault of their own,” said

first-hand the impact that health care condition, only surgeries can allow her treatment plan, procedure, and follow- Anthony Wright, Executive Director

uncertainty has on California patients body to function and prolong her life. up care. for Health Access California, who

with complex medical conditions. We Joanna Joshua, Jasmine’s mother, Jasmine’s Law is especially import- supports Jasmine’s Law. “Califor-

cannot allow disruption of life-sustain- has been diligent about choosing ant for families with children like nia must extend our strong consum-

ing care, and that’s why SB 133 was an insurance plan that includes her Jasmine because another carrier, er protections to ensure that patients

amended to provide some sense of specialty care provider. However, her Anthem Blue Cross, has announced who are in the middle of treatment

security to patients by allowing them to current plan, Cigna, is now leaving the withdrawing from 16 of 19 California are allowed to complete their care with

complete treatment with their existing individual market. insurance regions. This bill is needed their current doctors and hospitals. The

health care provider even if their “It is a life or death fight every year to provide this family, and others like California Legislature must act now

insurer leaves the market.” as we struggle to maintain consisten- them, some peace of mind that care to close this loophole to protect these

In addition, SB 133 will allow a cy and stability with her healthcare, may be preserved if the provider is not patients so they get the continuity of

patient requiring a transplant to qualify providers, and insurance company. My included in another plan in their service care they need.”

4 Rosemead Report • September 2017

CMHEAMMBBEERRS

Free Financial Planning Day
to be held in City of Rose-
mead, CA
Dozens of Rosemead area Financial Planners
Will Offer Free Advice on Budgeting, Retirement
Planning, Income Taxes, Investment Strategies,
and More

We’ve all heard that there’s no free Rosemead Financial Planning Day is

lunch, but in these challenging econom- organized by FPA San Gabriel Valley,

ic times, Rosemead and San Gabriel in partnership with the Mayor of

Valley-area residents will be able to Rosemead, Honorable Sandra Armenta,

get free financial planning advice and Rosemead City Chamber of Commerce

guidance from professional financial as part of a national Financial Planning

planners at Rosemead Financial Days initiative created by Certified

Planning Day. The event will be held Financial Planner Board of Standards,

Amity Law Group Provides on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at the Financial Planning Association,
Invaluable Opportunity for
Student Rosemead Community & Recreation Foundation for Financial Planning

Bosco Tech Senior Completes Summer Intern- Center in Rosemead and will and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
ship with Law Firm
feature highly qualified CERTIFIED The collaboration is a first-of-its kind

FINANCIAL PLANNER™ profes- effort involving city governments and

sionals, all volunteering their time and thousands of financial planners nation-

expertise to work with local residents wide united in an effort to provide free

one-on-one to address important financial education and programming

financial issues. to communities throughout the U.S.

Financial planners will be set up at TO PARTICIPATE: Rosemead

their own tables to meet one-on-one Financial Planning Day is free and

By Karen Krynen are pleased with his original take on with attendees to answer questions on open to the public. Members of the
how he views certain legal processes
getting out of debt, retirement planning, news media are invited to attend the

Rosemead-based Amity Law Group, through his designs. The quality, level investment strategies, income taxes, event and interview the organizers.

LLP has provided a priceless profes- and maturity of a high school student insurance, mortgages and foreclo- The event will be held on Sunday,

sional opportunity for a local high are impressive and it’s great to see such sures, among many other topics. The October 23 at Rosemead Community

school student. Bosco Tech senior initiative.” advice will be offered on a “no strings & Recreation Center, located at 3936

Gabriel Espejel spent his summer “Bosco Tech is extremely grateful for attached” basis and planners will not Muscatel Ave in Rosemead. Events

break at the firm, designing social the opportunity Amity has provided for give out business cards or sell financial will begin at 10:30 AM and will run

media advertisements, creating market- Gabriel,” said Bosco Tech’s Manager products or services. until 2:00 PM. Free parking available

ing banners, and crafting electronic of Foundation Relations Anne Sigoloff, The event will also feature a adjacent to the Community Center.

publications using industry-standard who coordinates the STEM-based, series of classroom-style education- Free online registration for the

graphic design software. college preparatory school’s internship al workshops addressing key person- Rosemead Financial Planning Day

Because Amity Law specializ- program. “Industry experience is very al finance topics, including: Building is available at www.financialplan-

es in business, employment and beneficial because it’s practical and Credit, Retirement Planning, Invest- ningdays.org or by calling toll free

immigration law, and estate planning, motivating for students. They return to ing Basics and Financial Planning for at 877-861-7826. Walk-ins are also

Gabriel’s responsibilities required a class with a whole new understanding Small Businessses. welcome.

keen understanding of the complexi- of the big picture.”

ties of issues like living trusts and the Gabriel is one of several Bosco

ability to relay the concepts in an easily Tech students who spent the summer

understandable and visually appealing break completing internships with

way. variety of organizations including

“Being able to communicate well Kaiser Permanente, KCS West and

was the key” said Gabriel, who worked The Boeing Company. He currently is

under the direction of Amity’s Market- studying Media Arts and Technology at

ing Outreach Coordinator Jason Cheng the school, where he serves as a student

and Managing Partner Jennifer C. Fu, ambassador and a member of the track

Esq. “And I think good communica- and field and football teams. He is

tion skills will help me in pursuing my active in the school’s National Honor

future goals and profession.” Society and National Hispanic Honor

“We enjoyed seeing the creativity Society chapters.

involved in Gabriel’s work,” Fu said. Photo: Gabriel (center) with Jennifer

“His designs are refreshing and we C. Fu, Esq. and Jason Cheng.

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MEMBERS

Member Renewals

ership. We are grateful for their continued and
dedicated support of the Rosemead Chamber

of Commerce. Please support chamber
member businesses whenever you're looking

for a product or service.

Celebrating Chamber Member Universal Bank’s Re-location
Grand Opening with Joyful Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

As a long time Rosemead business, Universal Bank recently moved from
Valley Blvd. office to a new location in Rosemead Plaza.

Rosemead Students Volunteering for a Great Cause!

Rosemead High School Chatting at Dinsmoor Heritage House Museum Annual
Basketball Team Volunteering Luncheon recently were (from left) Director Julie Gentry,

at Dinsmoor Heritage House piano player Allison Nguyen-Thai and her father Mr.
Annual Luncheon Nguyen-Thai. Gentry said "Allison surprised the lun-
cheon attendees with beautiful piano music that sounded
like a recorded album that entertained the attendees."

Allison attends Rosemead High School.

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EDUCATION

Dear Rosemead Community and Friends, For assistance with homework visit the following resources: County of Los Angeles Public Library
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT (www.colapublib.org), Homework Spot (www.homeworkspot.com), and Homework Hotline by
2017-2018 TEACHER OF THE YEAR Harvey Mudd College (Call 1-877-8ASKHMC or visit www.askhmc.org).
The Rosemead City Council recognized the Rosemead School District 2017-2018 Teacher of the
Year Ms. Respect Ly at its September 12, 2017 Council meeting. HISTORY OF RED RIBBON WEEK – REMEMBERING ENRIQUE CAMARENA

Pictured (L to R): Trustee Ronald Esquivel, Mayor Pro Tem Steven Ly, Clerk Nancy Armenta, As we are reminded each October and shared on the website Drug Use Is Life Abuse (http://www.
Council Member Margaret Clark, Janson Principal Gabriel Cardenas, Teacher of the Year duila.org) Red Ribbon Week began after the kidnapping, torture and brutal murder
Respect Ly, Mayor Polly Low, President John Quintanilla, Director Dawn Rock, Superintendent of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in
Amy Enomoto-Perez, Teacher Jun Lugue, and Assistant Superintendent John Lovato 1985. Agent Camarena had been working undercover in Guadalajara, Mexico
On behalf of the Rosemead School District Board of Trustees, Administrators and staff Congrat- for over four years. His efforts led to a tip that resulted in the discovery of a
ulations to Ms. Respect Ly, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Mildred B. Janson Elementary multimillion dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico.
School. The successful eradication of this and other drug production operations angered
COME SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE! THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR leaders of several drug cartels who sought revenge. As a result, they murdered key
THE ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 11TH ANNUAL
HEALTH & FITNESS FAIR INCLUDING A WELLNESS WALK/RUN RACE informants and then, on February 7, 1985, they kidnapped Agent Camarena and his pilot Captain
Please join us for our annual Wellness Run Walk Health Day scheduled for Saturday, October Alfredo Zavala-Avelar (taken separately on the same day). Representatives of the Mexican
21st at Muscatel Middle School. I hope you will plan to attend and participate. Federal Judicial Police (MFJP) presented a tip to DEA Agents that a raid of a suspect thought
to have a connection to the kidnapping. Not long after, a passerby discovered the bodies of both
For more information, please contact RSD Educational Foundation President, Mr. Alex Gaeta via Agent Camarena and Captain Zavala-Avelar by the side of the road not far from the raided ranch.
[email protected]. The Rosemead School District Educational Foundation welcomes
your interest as a volunteer or member of its committee. In Agent Camarena’s home town, Calexico, CA, the public outpouring of support turned in to an
Please return your completed registration form and check to: Rosemead School District, c/o: organized community response in which citizens dawned red ribbons. They became a voice for
Educational Foundation – Alex Gaeta, 3907 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770. prevention in order to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and illegal use of legal drugs in America.
Thank you for your continued support. See you in October at the Walk/Run Health & Fitness Fair. The following year the California State PTA adopted the Red Ribbon Campaign. Then, in 1988,
RESOURCES - HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE Red Ribbon Celebration was recognized nationally with President Ronald and First Lady Nancy
Reagan serving as the Honorary Chairs.

Drug-Free Pledge

I pledge allegiance to myself
And who I want to be.

I can make my dreams come true
If I believe in me.

I pledge to stay in school and learn
The things I need to know,

To make the world a better place
For kids like me to grow.

I promise to keep my dreams alive,
And be all that I can be.

I know I can, and that’s because,
I pledge to stay alcohol, tobacco, and drug free!

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST-8TH GRADE
ONLINE ENROLLMENT

Enrollment for our 2017-2018 school year has begun. We have implemented our new online enroll-
ment process for Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st through 8th Grade enrollment.

Please visit the District website at www.rosemead.k12.ca.us and click on the red button “Student.

Transitional Kindergarten: If your child turns 5 years old by September 2, 2017 through
December 2, 2017, you can enroll your child for TK. During online enrollment process be sure
to select “Grade K” – internally, our staff will make sure your child is placed in the correct grade
level.
Full Day Kindergarten: If your child turns 5 years old by December 3, 2016 through September
1, 2017. You MUST enroll your student in your school of residency.
1st through 8th Grade Program: If you are enrolling your child(ren) in 1st through 8th Grade
for the 2017-2018 school year you must enroll online to begin the process. Once you have enrolled
online, please contact your home school for more information:

Encinita Elementary School: (626) 286-3155
Mildred B. Janson Elementary School: (626) 288-3150

Savannah Elementary School: (626) 443-4015
Emma W. Shuey Elementary School: (626) 287-5221

Muscatel Middle School: (626) 287-1139
To enroll new a student, parents must provide the following documentation to the school site:
1. Proof of residency: Electric, Gas, Water, Trash or Landline telephone bill no older
than 1 month with parent's name
2. Immunization Records: Students must have received all of the required shots to
enter school
3. Birth Certificate or Passport
If your child does not meet the age qualifications for Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten,
but you are interested in information regarding our State Preschool Program, please contact the
Child Development Department at (626) 312-2900 x235 for more information. Please do not use
the online enrollment system for enrolling Preschool students.

Parents wishing to enroll their child in our district on an Interdistrict permit must contact the
Educational Services Department at (626) 312-2900 x213 for more information. Parents should
not enroll online without approval of the permit and verification from the Educational Services
Department.

IMPORTANT DATES & UPCOMING EVENTS:

For more information on any event listed below, please visit the Rosemead School District website
at www.rosemead.k12.ca.us.

October, 2017
• Wed., Oct. 4, Late Start Day – all students start school at 9:30 a.m.
• Thurs., Oct. 5, Board of Trustees Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Open/Public Session with Closed
Session after the completion of the open session agenda, District Office – Board Room, 3907
Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead
• Fri., Oct. 13, Student Free Day/Professional Development Day (No School)
• Wed., Oct. 18, Late Start Day – all students start school at 9:30 a.m.
• Thurs., Oct. 19, Board of Trustees Meeting – 6:30 p.m., District Office – Board Room,
3907 Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead
• Sat., Oct. 21, Educational Foundation Health & Fitness Walk/Run Fair
• Wed., Oct. 25 – Fri., Oct. 27, Parent-Teacher Conference/Minimum Day TK-6th grade

Rosemead Report • September 2017 7

COMMUNITY

St. Anthony Church Will
Celebrate 69th Birthday with
Festival on Oct. 6-8

San Gabriel – More than 16,000 rides as eager teens and youth and their

people of many ages are expected to friends enjoy the thrills of the rides

visit St. Anthony Catholic and games for all ages. The food court

Church on Friday through Sunday, has an array of international foods

Oct. 6-8, 2017 as the church celebrates and treats. The beer garden includes

its 69th birthday with its Annual Family a stage with live entertainment as you

Fall Festival on the church grounds. enjoy your food, drinks and talk with

Many people from local communities friends. Remember to try the famous

in San Gabriel Valley and beyond will cake walk! Catchup with friends at

attend to celebrate, said St. Anthony the Charger Cafe and be part of a

Family Fall Festival Chairperson Dan 69-year-old tradition in celebrating the

Cendejas. Annual Family Fall Festival to benefit

“The Family Fall Festival is an St Anthony Parish and School and to

annual birthday celebration for St. help people in the local community.”

Anthony Church to bring your family Festival hours will be from 6 p.m. to

and friends from the parish and local 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, from 2 p.m.

communities together to enjoy the to 11 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 7, and

festivities,” he said. “This year famous from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.

regional bands will perform with Susie 8.

Hansen Latin Band on Oct. 6, from 8 This year the drawing grand prize

p.m. to 11 p.m., Cold Duck on Oct. 7, is a 2017 Nissan Versa hatchback or

from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and The Reel $10,000 cash and there is a second

Band on Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.” place award of $2,000 cash, a third

The festival will include a variety place award of $1,000 and a fourth

of international foods, rides, games, place award of $500.

bingo, free entertainment, and the More information is available from

“famous” cake walk, said Cendejas. St. Anthony Church, 1901 S. San

“Every year we have great food and Gabriel Blvd.,

it’s amazing how many people wait for (north side of 10 Freeway at

an opportunity to win a cake or other Marshall) San Gabriel, CA 91776,

baked good in the cake walk. People phone 626-288-8912 and www.stantho-

have a lot of fun.” nysg.org. Free parking is available on

“The festival features a family-friend- nearby streets. The festival (walk in)

ly environment,” said Cendejas. He entrance is on Marshall about 100 feet

continued, “Carnival rides light up west of San Gabriel Boulevard.

the night with their many shiny lights, +SA+

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COMMERCE

Di Pilla, cont from page 1 8th Annual Rosemead Fitness and Health Fair Art Contest

tion in 2010. The restaurant was chosen problem is that I worry, so I stay more Concurso de arte Día de la Salud • 美国健康日艺术比赛

by former California Assemblymember hours here. I don’t know how to just let The 8th annual Rosemead Fitness and Health Fair will be held on Nov. 5th, 2017 at
Rosemead Community Center. We are excited to announce the launch of the Fitness
Mike Eng, 49th District, for recogni- it go, but if you let it go sometimes, it’s and Health Fair Annual Arts Contest 2017 with the themes: “Healthy Living” and

tion at the California Small Business not good either,” Claudia said. “Protect the Environment" “Water-in-Motion”. To submit contest art work,
please contact: [email protected] or (714)943-7585
Day event in Sacramento. Claudia Di She cares deeply about the quality of

Pilla and her daughter traveled to the the restaurant and managing it proper-

state capitol where they received the ly.

honor. During Claudia’s tenure, the restau-

Claudia explained that Assembly- rant saw some changes and expansions.

members from all over the state were A second, larger dining area was added

in attendance and each assemblymem- to the left of the main entrance. Di • SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

ber had selected one local business to Pilla’s also began offering large-portion FITNESS and HEALTH FAIR
Feliz Día de la Salud 全民歡樂健康日
represent their district. Di Pilla’s had food-to-go that could be pre-ordered.
Chúc mừng Ngày Sức khỏe
the honor of representing the 49th. They began receiving large orders
Theme: Exercise Have Fun ≈
It was a quick whirlwind trip as the from local schools and businesses and www.FitnessAndHealthFair.org

Di Pillas left on a plane in the morning customers looking to serve hungry SUNDAY, November 5, 11a.m. ~ 4p.m.
Rosemead Center
and arrived back home that night. party guests.
3936 N. Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770
“It was like a big room--like a The item most requested in party-tray
AN INT(VEaRlleAy &CMTuIsVcaEtel,EnNexGt toEtRheYRoEseXmPeaEd RCitIyEHNalCl) E!
wedding reception area and we got size is the Bowties Di Pilla—bowtie

to be there,” Claudia said. “[Former pasta in an alfredo cream sauce with

governor] Arnold Schwarzenegger a touch of marinara (peas and ham, on • Entrada Gratuita • Actividades •免費入場•藝術與音樂活動
de Arte y Música • Exámenes •健康檢查•長者理髮 2 元
was there giving a little speech at request). • Free Admission • Art & Music Activities de salud • Cortes de pelo $2 • •資源信息•抽獎•贈品•插花
• Health Screenings • Senior Haircuts $2 Información de Recursos •天人炁功服務•東西方醫學
the beginning. My daughter was like The lunch and dinner menus are • Resource Information • Raffle • Prizes • Demostraciones • Raffle • Prizes
• Demonstrations • Oriental Medicine • Medicina Oriental
‘Mom, look at all the security guards all extensive with a wide variety of

over the exits,’ and I’m like ‘Oh yeah, choices.The dining area is quaint and

it’s because of [Schwarzenegger]!” comfortable. The food is delicious.

Claudia said it was a fun experience Portions are generous. The staff is

and educational for her daughter as she friendly and welcoming. Di Pilla’s is a

got to witness the inner-workings of gem of Rosemead.

state government and its interactions Claudia continues the spirit of giving

with small businesses. back to the community by providing

Following Bruno’s passing, Claudia discounts to schools on food orders,

remains as the sole owner of the restau- sponsoring local high school sports

rant. Claudia’s two children assist teams, and donating certificates to a

during the summer months. She admits variety of local fundraisers.

to spending extended hours at the Tonino and Guiseppina Di Pilla are

restaurant. grandparents of 12 grandchildren and 7

“Sometimes I can get away, but my great grandchildren.

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