West Valley Journal August 2012 : Page 2
Page 2 In only a few years -2016 to be exact -Monterey Park will be celebrating its 100th anniversary of cityhood. It was back on May 16, 1916 that voters of this area approved incorporation. Throughout this city’s history, there have been many leaders who have played a role in shaping this city. The early leaders were people such as Richard Garvey, who is identified in city history books as the “Father of Monterey Park.” By Dave Barron, When the tri-cities of Alhambra, Pasadena and South Journal Editor Pasadena wanted to build a huge (and stinky) sewer farm in what today known as Monterey Park, a minor revolution began. According to the history book titled “Reflections, “a committee headed by Thomas A. Berkebile, the first city attorney of Monterey Park, immediately started organizing opposition to the annexation attempt. “Their weapon in the battle would be incorporation as a city,” according to the authors of “Reflections.” “When the residents of Ramona Acres went to the polls on May 16, 1916, there was little doubt left as to how they felt on the issue. The vote for incorporation was 455 to 33.” After incorporations, many leaders came along. When incorporation proceedings were complete, it was Berkebile and P.A. Hannigan, who was subsequently, elected the first city Marshal who led the effort. “That made a hurried trip to Sacramento to file the necessary papers, nearly two months before Alhambra claimed to have completed annexation proceedings,” according to the history book. The first city council, or board of directors as it was known then, immediately passed an ordinance “outlawing reduction plants in the new city.” The battle to incorporate Monterey Park lasted several years as there were court fights and legislative battles. So who were the leaders? B eachcomBer Monterey Park Journal / West Valley Journal August 2012 Monterey Park Centennial Coming Up Soon The first mayor was John Dutcher who lived in the Montebello region of Monterey Park. The history book does not list the first councilmen, but lists the mayors. John Dutcher was mayor from 1916 to 1922. Frederic Vercoe was mayor from 1922 to 1926. Theodore Fulton was mayor in 1926. Do those names sound familiar? I believe all have city streets named after them. The first woman council member came along in 1980 when Louise Davis was installed on the council. Along the way throughout history there were several key players. Nimrod L. Long served for one year as the city’s first city clerk Two people who served long tenures as city officials were Arthur Langley and Frank Merriam. Langley served as city clerk for 40 years. Merriam was city treasurer from 1922 to 1956. Our first city manager was a fellow name John Moriarity who was in that job from 1948 to 1950. This information is in a small history book titled “Reflections from 1916” which was last published in 1996. Copies are available in the City Clerk’s Office at Monterey Park City Hall and the City Museum at Garvey Ranch Park. As we move towards the celebration of the city’s 100th anniversary, we’ll take some glimpses at historical figures and events. CDPH Fines Nursing Home in Death of Resident Monterey Park & West Valley Journal Visit us at our Internet home www.sgvjournal.com Published monthly with the help of writers, subscribers, community organizations and contributors and many Stakeholders David Barron, Editor & Publisher. Shel Segal, Associate Editor Judy Tung, Chinese Editor (West Valley Journal) Yoshiko Kamino, Graphics Contractor Leticia Platt, Accounting David Munoz, Photo Intern, Art Landing, Margie Ramirez, contributing photographer, and many news contributors. SACRAMENTO -Fidelity Health Care in El Monte has received an “AA” citation, the most severe under state law, and an $80,000 fine, said Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health and the state health officer. A CDPH press release said an investigation found that the facility failed to provide a safe resident environment and adequate supervision which resulted in the death of a resident. All nursing facilities in California are required to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing health care facilities. Facilities are required to comply with these standards to ensure quality of care. California has the statutory authority to impose fines against nursing facilities it licenses as part of enforcement remedies for poor care. State citations that require a civil monetary penalty be imposed are categorized as Class B, A or AA. The associated fines range from $100 to $1,000 for Class B, $2,000 to $20,000 for Class A and $25,000 to $100,000 for Class AA. The citation class and amount of the fine depends upon the significance and severity of the substantiated violation, as prescribed and defined in California law. By providing nursing facilities with consequences for substantiated violations, CDPH strives to protect the health and safety of vulnerable individuals. The citation process is part of CDPH’s ongoing enforcement efforts in improving the quality of care provided to residents of the state’s approximately 1,300 skilled nursing facilities. All Souls School (Continued from Page 1) have, ” Bouvet said. All Souls School is located at 29 South Electric Avenue in Alhambra. For more information, call (626) 282-5695 or visit the school website: www.ascschool.org . Tuition at the school will be $6,500 a year and there will be no other fundraisers or assessments on the families, Bouvet said. All Souls School, which is part of the Catholic Parish, has been in existence since 1921. Two years ago, the school closed and planning began on the new language immersion program, Bouvet said. P.O. Box 987, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Offices at 199 W. Garvey Ave., Ste. 205, Monterey Park, CA 91754 News@sgvjournal.com -(626) 572-7450 Published by Barron Communications www.342255. spreadshirt.com
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