The City of Diamond Bar recognized volunteers who helped raise over $7,700 for the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station. Left to right: Michael Armijo, Dickie Simmons from Supervisor Don Knabe’s office, Councilwoman Ling Chang, Mayor Pro-Tem Ron Everitt, Marcos Granada, Gil Rivera, Sarah Armijo, Mayor Jack Tanaka, Councilmembers Carol Herrera and Steve Tye.
Staff Reports Diamond Bar – The Diamond Bar City Council recognized several volunteers who gave their time and money to help the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff Station raise money earlier this year. “We are honored to be part of such a successful event and hope to continue our efforts to raise money for needs that are not on the LA County Sheriff budget,” said Gil Rivera, who co-emceed the event. “All proceeds go toward helping the Sheriff Department Reserves, the volunteers, the Explorer program, and other necessities.” Those who were honored are: Michael Armijo from ABC Public Relations/Armijo News, Dickie Simmons from Supervisor Don Knabe’s office, Marcos Granada from American Pacific Mortgage, Gil Rivera from SellYourCasa.com, Sarah Armijo from SarahMariesCreations.com, and Alex Nigian from Walnut High School Performing Arts Center. The first and second Annual Sheriff Variety Shows were huge successes as community members, businesses, and local agencies raised a total of $7,700 for our local Sheriff’s station. This years show was held in May at Walnut High School, with the Walnut-Diamond Bar Sheriff Booster Club managing the event. The Walnut Valley Unified School District (WVUSD) also sponsored the event that benefits the entire community. The three major donators to the event were: Supervisor Don Knabe’s office, the City of Diamond Bar, and Marcos Granda from American Pacific Mortgage. “We appreciate the Volunteer program, the Reserves, and the Sheriff Booster Club for their hard work and dedication,” said Walnut Sheriff Captain Jeff Scroggin in an interview earlier this year. Michael Armijo and Gil Rivera.com donated their time as the MCs for the Variety Show. Both are current board members for the Sheriff station. Sarah Armijo of SarahMariesCreations.com donated her time as event coordinator. All three have volunteered for both shows held in November 2012 and May 2013. In the lobby, a local artist Mat Sanchez of MatSanchez.com and a Z-Ultimate representative had tables displaying information about their businesses. For more information on Mt. SAC student and Pomona’s Visual Artist of the Year, Mathew Sanchez, check out Mathew’s ad on page 11. For more information on the Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio in Walnut, go to zultimatewalnut.com. A variety of acts performed at this year’s Variety Show. A list of all the participants include: Dance Corner in Rowland Heights, local band Penny and the Jets, amazing singer Adanna Duru, WHS drama students Emma Aragon and Emi Tsukada, singer sensation Terrah Xtreme, duet singers Lisa Martinez and Natalie Martinez, members of the Baldwin Park Roadrunner’s Mascot Cheer Team, the MTM Band, and dancing sensation Luke Rivera. For more information about any of these acts, call (909) 464-1200. If you missed the show, JDC Cine Photos of jdcinephotos.com videotaped the entire show, which is available for purchase. DVDs are available for $30 and Blu-Rays for $35. Orders can be placed by email at jdcinephotos@jdcinephotos.com or through facebook message at http://www.facebook.com/jdcinephotos. The next variety show is scheduled for late October or early November. A venue is being secured and announcements will be out within a few weeks. If you are interested in donating or participating please contact Sarah Armijo at SarahAnapr@hotmail.com, Michael at WalnutValleyMike@msn.com, or Gil Rivera at Gil.rivera@verizon.net. You may also call 909.464.1200.
