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Showing posts with label whittier daily news. Show all posts
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Monday, September 12, 2011

Patriot's Award 9/11 Event An Inspiring Time for All...

Whittier, CA

The 8th Annual 2011 Patriot's Award Breakfast & Charity Banquet (A 9/11 Memorial Observance Event) was held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Grand Ballroom of the American Red Cross (Rio Hondo Chapter) in uptown Whittier. The event was hosted by Dr. Ralph & Deborah Pacheco of the: LC Foundation, Inc..

The Honorary Chair of the Patriot's Planning Committee Whittier Mayor Cathy Warner gave the official "Welcome" to the over 150 guests at the event. She spoke of the "Powerful remembrance of this tragic event that took place 10 years ago."

In the Award portion of the morning, "6" very deserving Whittier area citizens received recognition for their "demonstrating of love for God, Country, and Neighbor through Community or national service..." The 2011 Patriot of the Year was Mr. Jose Ramos the founding member of the "Welcome Back Home Vietnam Veterans" event held each March 30th of the year.

The other 5 Patriot Awardees were; Layla Avila (South Whittier School District Board Member), Bobbie Dear (Board secretary, Whittier County Community Coordinating Council), P. Michael Freeman (Los Angeles County Fire Chief - Retired), Elizabeth "Liz" Mendia (Executive Director, Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project), and Tim Traeger (Editor, Whittier Daily News).

The Patriot's Award "9/11" Keynote Speaker was Mr. Steven David Santoyo, husband of "Marie Pappalardo" ... Marie was a passenger on United Flight 175 (Boston to L.A.) she was returning from Martha's Vineyard (Boston area) after a visit with her adult daughter for her Birthday... Marie was returning from Boston to L.A. to be with her husband Steven... She did not make it home that day... The flight was hijacked and was flown into TWIN TOWER #2 on 9/11/01 she perished that day along with all the other passengers and flight crew.

Steven's testimony of tragic loss... Depression and pain... then redemption through his faith in God, and ultimate victory Jesus Christ was an inspirational highlight of the 9/11 Memorial Observance at the Event. The 9/11 ceremony was followed by the "Ringing of the Fire Bell" 10 times in 10 second intervals... One ring for each year since this tragic event. A solumn and profound reverence filled the room during that moment for all in attendance that morning. Not a word was spoken...

There were many distingished dignitaries who were also in attendance for this year's memorial event. (partial list): Whittier Mayor Cathy Warner, Whittier Council Member Greg Nordbak, Whittier Union HSD Board Members; Leighton Anderson, Jeff Baird, Russell Castaneda-Calleros, and Tim Schneider. South Whittier School Board Members; Jan Baird and Layla Avila. Rio Hondo College Trustee Gary Mendez, East Whittier School Board Trustee Christine Chacon Sullivan, Whittier Union HSD Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson, Central Water District Board Member Robert Apodaca, Kenia Davalos L.A. County Chair of the Small Business Commission, Hector Elizalde representing U.S. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Kara Medrano representing U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Andrea Avila representing L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe, Rev. Jim Ortiz, President of the Whittier Area Evangelical Ministerial Alliance (WAEMA).

Program Highlights; The Welcome by Whittier Mayor / Patriot's Committee Honorary Chair Cathy Warner, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patriot's Committee Honorary Co-Chair Greg Nordbak, the Invocation by Pastor Joey Alvarado (King's Sons & Daughters Training Centers), and the closing prayer (Benediction) by Pastor Charles Woody, Cornerstone Celebration Center International.

In addition to the gorgeous "Eagle" Patriot Trophies and "Patriot's Awardee Medallions/Medals" the Patriot Honorees ' also received Commendations from U.S. Congress, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Whittier.

The closing ceremonies also ended with everyone in attendance singing in chorus "God Bless America" (written by Irving Berlin). An appropriate end to a Patriotic event...

Friday, August 19, 2011

Whittier Area School Board Races 2011 Campaign Season has been Determined

Norwalk, CA

Filing has ended for all School Board, Water Board, and College Board Seat Races in Los Angeles County. Friday, August 12th at 5:00 P.M. was the deadline in districts where the Incumbent Board members filed, and in Districts where one or more incumbents did not file -- The filing period was extended 5 days to Wednesday, August 18th, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.

LC Foundation Founder & CEO, Dr. Ralph Pacheco has successfully won a "6th" four year term running "unopposed" for the Governing Board of the Whittier Union High School District. He first won a seat on the Whittier Union HSD Board in 1991.

Dr. Pacheco presently serves as the President of the Whittier Area School Trustees Association (WASTA) representing "9" schools districts; El Rancho USD, East Whittier SD, Little Lake City SD, Los Nietos SD, South Whittier SD, Lowell Joint SD, Whittier City SD, Whittier Union HSD, and the Rio Hondo CCD.

An analysis of the (WASTA) Board races in the Greater Whittier area are as follows:

East Whittier SD:
The two incumbents Carlos Aparicio and Dimitri Elbling have run "unopposed."

Los Nietos SD:
Incumbents Nick Aquino & Ray Chacon have run "unopposed."

South Whittier SD:
Incumbents Jan Baird and Sharon Stys have run "unopposed."

Whittier Union HSD:
Incumbents Ralph Pacheco and Tim Schneider along with Russell Castaneda Calleros (Appointed Incumbent Unexpired Term) have all run "unopposed"

El Rancho USD:
Incumbent Vincent Chavez has retired from the Board, Incumbent Delia Alvidrez is running for reelection she is joined by Maggie Cardenas and two other candidates vying for the 2 seats open.

Little Lake City SD:
Incumbent Ronald Gonzales-Lawrence has retired from the Board, and is seeking election to the Rio Hondo College Board, Trustee Area #4. (This college Board seat was held by Dr. Ralph Pacheco from 1987 - 1991). The other two incumbents Richard Martinez and Lynn Berg are both seeking reelection, there are a total of five candidates vying for 3 open seats.

Rio Hondo CCD Trustee Area #2:
20 year Incumbent Maria Elena Martinez has retired from the Board and is not seeking reelection to the College Board, Trustee Martinez has filed for the Pico Rivera City Council. There are a total of 4 candidates vying for this open seat. Most notable of the 4 candidates are Vicki Santana who is a legislative deputy for L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina, and Louis Reyes, Field Representative for state Senator Ron Calderon.

Rio Hondo CCD Trustee Area #4:
Incumbent Gary Mendez has filed for reelection, there are a total of 4 candidates in this race, the most notable challenger to the Incumbent is Little Lake School Trustee Ronald Gonzales-Lawrence.

Whittier City SD:
Both Incumbents Jennifer De Baca and Mac McFarland have retired from this Board and are not seeking reelection. Leaving the 2 seats open. There are 3 candidates in this race, each candidate plans to run an effective campaign for a seat on this Board. The 3 candidates are: Kenia Davalos, Cecilia Perez, and Irella Perez. Most notably, Kenia Davalos has been campaigning for several months and has an edge over her opponents in fundraising and endorsements for this race.

Lowell Joint SD:
No analysis.

Orchard Dale Water District:
Incumbent Joe Kennedy is not running for reelection leaving an open seat. Incumbent Yvette Stevenson-Rodriguez is seeking another term on the Board, she is joined by two other candidates vying for one of the 2 open seats.

WASTA President Dr. Ralph Pacheco, wishes to congratulate each of the WASTA members who have run "unopposed" this campaign season...

Dr. Pacheco wishes the very best to his friends & colleagues who have decided to retire from their Board after many years of distinguished service to their community!

(This has been a Public Service Announcement of the LC Foundation.)


Thursday, August 18, 2011

Dr. Pacheco to Present at the CA Latino School Boards Association Conference October 7th, 2011



San Diego/Del Mar, CA


Dr. Ralph Pacheco, Education Consultant, Governing Board Member Whittier Union High School District, Founder of the Leadership Capacity LC Foundation, Inc. has been selected to present in a dynamic Educational break-out session at the 2011 California Latino School Boards Association Unity Conference being held at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Hotel.

The conference begins with an opening reception on the evening of Thursday, October 6th. The conference officially open on Friday Morning, October 7th, 2011.

Dr. Pacheco will be co-presenting with his distinguished Superintendent Sandra (Sanchez) Thorstenson of the Whittier Union High School District. The District has experienced consistent phenomenal growth in their student achievement despite demographics that would point to the contrary. "Our students are outscoring what the experts say they should be able to do!" Says, Dr. Pacheco, 20 year Governing Board Member Whittier Union HSD. "Our mantra is to achieve and maintain excellence, and we work very hard each day to fulfill this objective."

"Demographics do not determine Destiny! ..." Says, Sandy Thorstenson, Superintendent of the Whittier Union HSD, "We overcome these artificial barriers every day. We promote 'Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship' each day in our classrooms across the High School District."

Dr. Pacheco looks forward to participating in this Year's Unity Conference at CA Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA). "As a charter member of CLSBA I am very proud of the work my colleagues have provided to the CLSBA Membership. These Unity Conferences have become a mainstay over the last 15 years or so. They get better every year!" Dr. Pacheco states.

Dr. Pacheco has been a popular speaker/presenter at a number of Education Conferences over the past 20 years. Some of Dr. Pacheco's speaking/presenting engagements include: San Diego State University Education Leadership Conference, National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) Conference, CA Latino School Boards Association Unity Conference (2001, 2002, 2010),
California Association latino Superintendents & Administrators (CALSA) "So you You Want To Be A Superintendent" Summer Leadership Institute (7 years presenting), CSBA, NMSBA, AZSBMA, TSBA, "Celebrating Opportunities Educarion for Latino Children" Conference, and the East Los Angeles College Campaign Institute.

For further information about The LC Foundation's Educational services, please call; 562 946 1410 or toll free 888 545 2008.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Dr. Pacheco runs "Unopposed" for Whittier Union High School District Governing Board

Whittier, CA

The LC Foundation, Inc. Board President, Dr. Angel Gallardo is pleased to announce that their Founder & CEO, Dr. Ralph Pacheco has been reelected to the Governing Board of the Whittier Union High School District.

Effective at 5:00 P.M. on August 12, 2011 filing closed for prospective candidates to run for the High School Board. None other than the three incumbents; Russell Castaneda Calleros (Unexpired term), Tim Schneider and Ralph Pacheco had filed as of this closing date at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorders Office.

"I am honored and excited to continue my representation of the citizens of the Whittier Union High School District." Said, Dr. Pacheco, "We have a great governance team made up of 4 distinguished gentleman, myself, and our highly effective superintendent Sandra Thorstenson."

Dr. Pacheco continues by saying, "Our test scores and quality indicators point to the continued academic success of our students and it is a demonstration of all the hard work of our teachers, administrators, classified staff, and parents/volunteers who work together each day to deliver on the promise of a quality education for the children of our community."

There otherwise would have been an Election held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011. This matches a similar scenario from 2009 when Leighton Anderson, Jeff Baird, and Alex Morales all ran "unopposed" that year.

As a result of the School district not having an Election this year, the cost-savings to Whittier Union is approximately $340,000.00.

Dr. Pacheco and his two colleagues Tim Schneider and Russell Castaneda Calleros shall be sworn into their new terms in late November / early December, 2011.

The LC Foundation Board Members congratulates Dr. Ralph Pacheco on his Election for an additional term of office on the Governing Board of the Whittier Union High School District.

Monday, August 15, 2011

LC Foundation Hosts 8th Annual Patriot's Event

Whittier, CA


The LC Foundation is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Patriot's Award Breakfast & Charity Banquet on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. This is a 9/11 Memorial Observance Event. The Breakfast is being held at the Whittier Rio Hondo American Red Cross "Grand Ballroom" on the corner of Friends Ave. & Bailey, in Uptown Whittier.

Our event sponsors include our longtime friend and supporter, L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe (4th District). Don will be out of the area Patriot's weekend but will be with us in spirit!

Honorary Chairperson for this Year's event is our good friend who has been a part of this event each of the 8 years, Hon. Cathy Warner, Mayor of Whittier. She is joined by her two colleagues as Co-chairs, Whittier Councilmembers Greg Nordbak and Joe Vinatieri.

This year's Honoree's of the Patriot's Award are; Patriot of the Year Jose Ramos, Patriot Awardees Layla Avila, Bobbie Dear, P. Michael Freeman, Elizabeth Mendia, Tim Traeger.

We have reduced the cost of the breakfast this year to make it more affordable to folks. Last year tickets were $20.00 per person. We have reduced the price of tickets to only $15.00 per ticket.

Please watch for blog updates to follow about our 2011 Patriot Honorees, and additional information about the program for this year's solemn 10th anniversary of the "9/11 Memorial Observance" Day.

For further information contact the Foundation at 562 946 1410.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

LC Foundation hosts the 19th Annual Campaign Institute

Whittier, CA

The LC Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Campaign Institute started by Dr. Ralph & Deborah Pacheco in 1992.

Over 80 Candidates (and their campaign advisors) who have filed or intend to file for School District and College District Board seats in Los Angeles County were invited to participate in this training conference.

Both Incumbents and challengers from around LA County Attended the One-Day Training event. Candidates and prospective candidates from the following districts attended (2) for Rio Hondo College Community College District, (3) Azusa USD, (2) El Rancho USD, (3) Whittier City SD, El Monte Union HSD, (2) Bassett USD, (1) Whittier Union HSD, (1) Los Nietos SD, (1) Norwalk-La Mirada USD. (1) Culver City USD. Each of the candidates also were encouraged to bring their campaign advisor/manager with them for the training.

Dr. Pacheco is serving in his 24th consecutive year as an Elected Official having served on two boards; Rio Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees (1987-1991) and as a Governing Board Member of the Whittier Union High School District (1991-Present). Dr. Pacheco has over 30 years of experience in running campaigns at the local level, county, state, and national level.

Deborah Pacheco has been involved in doing campaign races since 1981, when she first ran for office. She and Ralph have been collaborating on campaign races together since 1982. Deborah served two terms as an Elected member of the South Whitier School District Governing Board from 2001 through 2009. She retired from the Board and did not seek reelection in 2009 after serving 8 years.

Dr. Anthony Rendon, Candidate for the CA state Assembly was the Luncheon Speaker.

The Campaign Institute was held at the LC Foundation Leadership Training Center at their location in uptown Whittier, 13225 Philadelphia St., Whittier, Ca 90601. The Foundation's 1,200 sq. ft. Training center seats 100 persons and is equip with the latest media equipment for power point presentations and video production. The Center features surround sound with dual projectors and 2 - 60" screens for viewing.

Candidates interested in learning more about Campaign Management Training opportunities, or who are seeking campaign management assistance for their bid for office on the November, 2011 Election cycle may call Dr. Ralph Pacheco at: 562 946 1410 or send him an email at: profresnet@aol.com

Saturday, July 23, 2011

LC Foundation opens New Offices & Training Center

Whittier,CA

The Leadership Capacity LC Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of their new facilities in the Uptown area of Whittier. One block West of Whittier College.

Foundation Founder & CEO, Dr. Ralph Pacheco says, " I am delighted with our new location! We have been looking for the ideal location in the Uptown area and we have found it. We have a state of the art Training Center for our Leadership Institute and Executive Offices to oversee the many programs & projects that the Foundation is in involved with in southern California."

The new location is at, 13225 Philadelphia Street, 1st floor, Suite B, Whittier, CA 90601 on the corner of Philadelphia Street & Friends Avenue.

"Our new training center will seat 100 persons" says Dr. Pacheco. "Our students in the Leadership Institute love the new training center."

For further information about the work of the LC Foundation, call 562 946 1410, or their toll free number 1 888 545 2008.