Run Again, Becky! Run Again!! Shevlin returns as people's favorite for city council seat.

It's been almost two years since Becky Shevlin took her seat as a Monrovia City Council member and it is time to rock n' roll once more! For the second time, AREA 51 was honored to host Becky's kick off election party for over 100 of her family, friends and supporters. There isn't a more honest, hard working, patriotic, community minded person out there than Becky. She works tirelessly for the city along with volunteering for a long list of community focused organizations. Oh, and according to her husband Chris, she's also the best wife and mother on the face of the planet!! Good luck, Becky! And we're just curious...when DO you sleep?

As an added surprise to the evening, Chris arranged

for their daughter Sarah, who is away at school,

to make surprise appearance at the party. Oh,

and she also delivered the pizza!

...best time of the evening!

In her spare time Becky also baked all the cakes

for the party.

There's "Big Jim" Costanza and his wife Leanne.

All the "who's who" of Monrovia were there to

support Becky.

Fred Bowden and Mayor Mary Ann Lutz enjoying

a little food and libation before Becky's presentation.

Husband Chris doing the intro's and thank you's.

Becky, center, still gets a kick out of Chris!!

There was a lot of love in the house that night!

I think Becky had as good a time as anyone there.

Can you find Becky and Chris? (hint: find the

person eating the cake and look to the left and

right.)

Chris did a great job organizing the party and

arranging all the food, drinks, and Sarah's surprise

visit.

A dynamic duo; Becky and Jo Jo Montgomery.

Becky with a photo opp with some her supporters

including Ulises Gutierrez, Monrovia's Citizen of

the Year.

Chris with a couple of his Italian buddies!

Great night, Shevlins...and good luck Becky!!

We're so glad you're "Runnin' Again!!!"

Morris, Patterson Head Meeting For Mt. Olive High School. Automotive Programs coming back to schools.

Several years ago many schools began eliminating their high school auto shop programs for a variety of reasons. The bottom line? They were seriously missed by thousands of young people who had an interest in the field of automotive repair. Fortunately there are people like the Patterson family and Kevin Morris, principal of Mt. Olive High School who are willing to do what it takes to put these programs back in place. With some funding returning to the schools, an automotive advisory group was assembled by the Patterson's and Mr. Morris to begin to lay the foundation for Mt. Olive's shop and curriculum. It may be 1 or 2 years before the funding is actually in available and things could get under way, but that's not soon enough for this group. They are looking to put things in place immediately through donations and the participation of local auto related companies. Sandy, her husband Harvey and son Sean, have been putting on shop classes and taking the kids on field trips to local businesses, racing events and other auto related happenings for some time. They also do a lot of hands on repair and building of bicycles for under privileged children. In the future they will be working with the local Elks Club, YMCA and other community service organizations. They are always in need of donations and materials to make these things happen, so if you'd like more information regarding the Mt.Olive program, please contact Sandy at siriusgear@gmail.com.



A little insight from the principal, Kevin Morris:

We believe success can be
accomplished through:
• A safe and nurturing learning
environment
• A community of caring and
respect
• Parent and community Involvement
• Shared decision making
• Strong standard-based curriculum
• Meaningful professional
development for staff
• Supportive counseling and
family services
• Directed-instruction
• Effective academic intervention
programs
• Comprehensive pre and post
assessment system that measures
program effectiveness
These key factors move Mt.
Olive closer to becoming one
of California’s more notable
Continuation High Schools for
years to come. We are a team of
dedicated educators who are committed
to teaching and preparing
our students for life after high
school as socially conscience
and productive citizens in today’s
society. That is our commitment
to every student. The Mt. Olive
Family is a community of success
and nothing less!


...gathering time.

Sandy Patterson and Kevin Morris getting ready

to get things started.

Richard Nicholson was there to lend support to

the group and the program. A long time educator

and "gear head," Richard has worked with many

schools and related automotive programs.

You have to eat, right? Victor made sure no one

went home hungry.

Parents, professional educators, business and

company owners; there's a lot of brain power

sitting around this table...and a lot of very caring

individuals.

Thanks to all of you for donating your time and

making the effort to put these programs back in

place. You guys rock!!