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5-year Celebration of Imperial Valley Scholars

5/29/2018

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​132 High School Students receive UCSD Summer Program Scholarships from 2014-2018
When:     May 29th 5-7 pm.
Where:     Corfman Multipurpose Room, McCabe Unified School District, 701 W. McCabe Road, El Centro, CA  92243

By Imperial Valley Office of Education

Five years ago UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla made a commitment to increase UCSD's presence in the Imperial Valley.  Since then 132 Imperial Valley students from all public high schools in the Imperial Valley have received full or partial scholarships to the UC Academic Connections Program.  (A list of scholarship recipients for each year is attached).  This has included 47 migrant student scholarships supported by both UCSD and the Imperial Valley Migrant program.  Academic Connections provides an opportunity for high school students with a 3.3 (or above) cumulative G.P.A. to get a jump start on the college experience.

Gilbert Padilla Scholarship    
   This year one student, Yahaira Cortez, from Holtville High School will receive the Gilbert Padilla Scholarship.
   The “Global Environmental Leadership and Sustainability” program is a collaboration between UC San Diego and the University of Hawai'i, Hilo.  This program provides high achieving high school students the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with prominent faculty researchers and grad students around the Big Island of Hawai’i,* exploring the causes and effects of climate change on earth’s systems. Throughout the program, scientific research is connected with leadership training and personal growth, which students experience as the program unfolds. 
   Students collaborate, reflect and engage in leadership activities from a value-based process resulting in positive social change, emphasizing the
Social Change Model of Leadership. Students begin to understand the magnitude of the changes in their future world and learn steps to becoming competent stewards. Students are given time to journal their daily experiences and learn more about themselves as individuals and group members. (*This year, because of the volcano in Hawai'i, students will be going to Washington D.C. rather than Hawai'i).
   The scholarship is named after Padilla, co-founder of the United Farm Workers Union.  Gilbert was born in a migrant farm worker labor camp in Los Banos, California.  Gilbert liked school, but because he worked in the fields with his family, he was unable to attend beyond the 6th grade.  Every year he travelled with his family to pick cotton, tomatoes and fruit.  In 1945 Padilla was drafted into the U.S. Army; his seven brothers also served in the military. They received numerous commendations.  Gilbert's childhood and his experience in the military inspired his lifelong work: Organizing Mexican-American workers.  In 1956 Padilla met Cesar Chavez, who was an organizer for the Community Service Organization.  For the next eight years Chavez and Padilla worked together in CSO, conducting citizenship classes and voter registration drives and battling discrimination.  When Chavez began to organize farm workers, Padilla joined the effort. For 18 years, Gilbert helped build the United Farm Workers Union, serving as secretary-treasurer from 1973 until 1980.  Today, Gilbert Padilla is 90.   He continues to help farm workers and fight for the rights of others.  He will present the scholarship to Yahaira Cortez on May 29th.

Superintendent's Scholarship    In addition to the Gilbert Padilla Scholarship, for the last three years one student, has received the Superintendent's scholarship to Washington D.C. This year the scholarship will go to Jacqueline Rios from Central Union High School.  

The Superintendent's Global Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Scholarship (Washington D.C.) ” program bridges scientific research and environmental policy. Students connect scientific research they perform with Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) researchers to environmental policy making on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Students are given the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with graduate researchers at SIO in San Diego analyzing data and exploring the causes and effects of climate change on earth’s systems. Students connect the research to policy making by writing an issue paper and then travelling to Washington DC to present their findings to their Congressional Representatives on Capitol Hill.
   Since the inception of the UCSD Academic Connections Scholarship program in the Imperial Valley, the Imperial County Office of the Education Superintendent has taken a leadership role in partnering with UCSD and promoting the scholarship program.  True partnerships make for lasting change in remote and often underserved communities like the Imperial Valley.  Dr. Todd Finnell, ICOE Superintendent will make the presentation of the Superintendent's scholarship to Jacqueline Rios at the May 29th Dinner.
   Dr. Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Pre-College Programs at UCSD Extension will be on hand for the 2018 scholarship presentations.   Dr.  Sandra Kofford, Director of the Region VI Migrant Education Program will also be attendance, as will many of the high school counselors whose support and dedication to their students has contributed to the success of the program.  The impact of the UC San Diego's commitment to the Imperial Valley will be felt for many years to come. 

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Vietnam Vets receive day of recognition

3/26/2018

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EL CENTRO, Calif. - With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation recognizing March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day while visiting Vietnam last year on Nov. 10, 2017.

"To ensure the sacrifices of the 9 million heroes who served during this difficult chapter of our country's history are remembered for generations to come, I signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, designating March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Throughout this Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and every March 29 thereafter, we will honor all those who answered our Nation's call to duty. We vow to never again confuse personal disapproval of war with prejudice against those who honorably wear the uniform of our Armed Forces. With conviction, our Nation pledges our enduring respect, our continuing care, and our everlasting commitment to all Vietnam veterans," stated the President in the proclamation.

This week, Naval Air Facility El Centro will post stories and information about the Navy's involvement during the Vietnam War on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NAFEC.

For more information on the U.S. Navy in Vietnam, please visit the Navy History and Heritage Command's website, https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/commemorations-toolkits/Vietnam-War-Veterans-Day/digital-resources.html and the 50th anniversary commemoration at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com.

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Speedsters converge on Navy Base

3/1/2018

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EL CENTRO, Calif. - Runners, walkers, joggers, bikers, and little kids in carts and strollers will converge on Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC) as the base hosts its annual 10K and Half-Marathon scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018 with an 8 am start time.

While the participants race through the course, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron will be flying overhead as they put the finishing touches on their air show performance routine.

Onsite registration is possible for the event which begins at Sunbeam Lake near Seeley. For those who need more information they can check out our website at https://elcentro.navylifesw.com/activity/5e9ca267-d01b-4f42-9af7-631be673290f, our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NAFEC or by calling 760-339-2627.

Media interested in scheduling interviews or other coverage for the air show should contact the NAF El Centro Public Affairs Officer at Kristopher.haugh@navy.mil or 760-339-2673. Media will not be allowed to drive onto the base during this event, but they may park off site and walk on.

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NAF El Centro Prepares for 2018 Air Show

2/9/2018

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EL CENTRO, Calif. - Naval Air Facility El Centro (NAFEC) proudly announced the 2018 NAF El Centro Air Show is scheduled for March 10, 2018.

The first U.S. Navy air show of the year, the NAFEC air show provides the community an opportunity to see thrilling aerial and ground performers for free while interacting with Sailors.

Gates to the air show will open at 9:00 a.m. Aerial events are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will feature performances by civilian, military and warbird aircraft.

Headlining the event will be the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. Additional jet aircraft acts include the T33 "Ace Maker," a Mig-15/F-86 dogfight, and a de Havilland Mosquito.
Other aerial acts include the U.S. Navy SEAL's Leapfrogs, the Red Eagles and Vicky Benzing.

 Ground attractions include extreme motocross, a classic car show, the 501St Legion and dozens of vintage and modern military air craft.

"The parking plan for the installation has been completely reworked to prevent the delays experienced by some of our guests last year," said Kristopher Haugh, NAFEC's public affairs officer.

For information about purchasing upgraded seating, parking, sponsorship and booth space or performers visit http://www.elcentroairshow.com. Follow the NAF El Centro Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nafelcentro to join the event and see regular updates.

Sponsorship opportunities of all types are still available for businesses and individuals. For more information contact Ms. Candyce Zavala at 760-339-2482.

Prior to the air show, the annual Food and Entertainment Fest is scheduled for Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. This venue gives the community an opportunity to meet and greet all of the air show performers while enjoying live bands and a spectacular fireworks show.

Media interested in scheduling interviews or other coverage for the air show should contact the NAF El Centro Public Affairs Officer at Kristopher.haugh@navy.mil or 760-339-2673.


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OWB Promotes Key Executive to Lead Plant

2/1/2018

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Solana Beach, CA:  Monday, January 29; OWB Packers appoints Terri Hall to run major beef processing plant.
 
“It’s with great enthusiasm that today we’re announcing the appointment of Terri Hall to Vice President and Facility Manager at OWB Packers,” said Eric Brandt, President and CEO of the One World Beef family of companies. In a traditionally male dominated industry, One World Beef is challenging industry standards and excited to be a part of history by promoting a woman to lead a 337,000 square foot major beef processing facility.  “Ms. Hall’s deep industry knowledge and experience in running our quality assurance and food safety intervention programs for over the last decade has expertly prepared her to take on this new role,” said Brandt, speaking from his corporate offices in Solana Beach, CA. “As plant manager, Ms. Hall will hold responsibility for all operations of the facility and will oversee the day-to-day execution of our toll processing business model,” explains Brandt.  OWB Packers is one part of a vertically integrated family of companies in Brandt’s beef business.          
 
Brandt, a third-generation cattle feeder from the Imperial Valley, acquired the shuttered beef processing facility located in Brawley, CA from National Beef in June of 2016.  He and his team now operate the facility as a custom toll processor, focusing on craft and artisanal beef production for high end beef brands.  “Ms. Hall is a perfectionist and OWB Packers is excited to be part of her history making promotion,” said Brandt.  Ms. Hall has been with One World Beef for over a decade in her 30 years of industry experience.  “Ms. Hall’s wealth of industry knowledge in quality assurance, working with the USDA and other food safety regulatory bodies was critical in securing numerous certifications, including the impressive recognition as one of a small number of beef plants in the United States to be actively shipping to China,” said Brandt. 
 
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About OWB Packers
OWB Packers, a USDA certified processing facility located in Brawley, CA operates on a toll-processing basis and processes cattle from local ranchers as well as for other independent beef companies. The facility features state-of-the-art capabilities and includes a Dr. Temple Grandin design to uphold responsible treatment of animals. OWB Packers partners with One World Beef to market and sell brands produced at the facility.
 
About One World Beef
One World Beef—an alliance of quality brands—established in 2014 by Eric Brandt, serves as a sales and marketing agent for multiple brands including Brandt Beef, Imperial Valley Ranches, Brawley Beef and Baja Beef. In addition to One World Beef’s proprietary brands, One World Beef acts as the exclusive importer for Kagoshima Beef, Peter’s Farm Veal and Apeldoorn Veal.
 
More information is available at www.oneworldbeef.com
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