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August 16, 2017
City Helps Thousands Get Ret Ready for School by Staff writer El Monte
On Saturday, August 12 kids and parents started lining the sidewalks of the Downtown Valley Mall as early as 3 am to participate in one of El Monte’s most anticipated events. The 6th Annual El Monte Back to School Resource Fair worked with a variety of service groups, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses within the City of El Monte to assist local children getting ready for the school year by offering school supplies like backpacks, socks, and haircuts. As the largest comprehensive event of its kind in the San Gabriel Valley, El Monte’s free Back to School Resource Fair has equipped thousands of students over the years with the supplies they need to be successful during the school year. K-12 students received free back-
packs from the El Monte / South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, colored pens and pencils from Valley Vista Services, Socks from the Rotary Club and lined notebooks from CBM Towing just to name a few of the volunteers and participants helping to make the event a success. Councilmember and Chairperson of the event Victoria Martinez told Mid Valley News that she was happy with the large turnout of individuals and volunteers from within the community who came to participate and share. “We need to make sure all of our students are ready for an amazing school year”, Martinez said. “The one thing we need to remember today is this is for our kids. As the chairperson for this event I am so grateful to
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my colleagues and that we have the opportunity to provide these resources every year so thank you to City of El Monte for this great event.” Councilmember and Mayor ProTem Jerry Velasco agreed. “Part of the program is that we get to educate people about their city. It’s a great family event and we’re looking for-
ward to having a really great time.” The City of El Monte, Downtown El Monte Business Association and El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce were proud to host this resource fair in partnership with the City of El Monte, Mt. View School District, and El Monte Union High School District.
Mountain View School District Ready for a Productive School Year by Michele Earle El Monte
Monday, August 21st marks the start of the 2017-2018 school year for the Mountain View School District as the District’s 12 schools, Magnolia Learning Center and Children’s Center/Head Start State Preschool get set to welcome back students. Inspiring each student to succeed every day is MVSD’s mission and each school is strongly committed to student achievement and character development at all grade levels. “We are very excited for the new school year and eager to welcome our students on Monday,” said Lillian Maldonado French, Superintendent. “The start of a new school year brings a sense of positivity and renewal and every member of the Mountain View team is looking forward to a great year and providing all of our students with positive learning experiences.” MVSD is pleased to welcome Veronica Godinez to the Mountain View Team as the new principal at Maxson Elementary School, as well as 32 new teachers and certificated staff members for the 2017-18 school year. New this year, the Sobrato Early Aca-
demic Language (SEAL) project will be districtwide in all Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade classrooms. MVSD was the first school district outside of Silicon Valley to implement the SEAL project in 2014 at a few schools and is excited to go districtwide with this dynamic and effective project beginning this fall. The District’s strong focus on health and wellness will continue, and the Family Engagement opportunities will remain a high priority as programs, workshops and activities are provided for parents and families throughout the school year. Along with core academics, programs like STEM, Project Lead the Way, AVID, SEAL, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Visual and Performing Arts, and the elementary counseling program will continue to equip MVSD students with the knowledge and skills to become tomorrow’s leaders and positive contributors to their community. The district-wide college-bound culture will continue through a variety of programs all focused on inspiring future collegiate scholars. MVSD is coming off a very busy summer which included providing
summer learning programs for over 2,600 students and professional development, committee work and training for staff members. Additionally, the first Measure SS Bond project, an extensive underground utilities modernization took place at Payne School. Adding to the excitement of the first day of school is the first Total Solar Eclipse set to cross the United States since 1918. MVSD has purchased protective eyewear for every
student and staff member so they may experience this rare occurrence. Teachers have been provided safety and other information regarding the eclipse from NASA’s website “Eclipse 101” and will be reviewing the information with students prior to viewing the eclipse. “As we embark on the new school year, our MVSD team is eager to continue the journey of educating Mountian View continued on page 8
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Jonathan Almazan named Irwindale Young Citizen of the Year for 2017
by Irwindale Chamber of Commerce and Staff
The 2017 Young Citizen of the Year Competition was held at the Irwindale Senior Center on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Irwindale Chamber Chair of the Board and City of Hope Associate-Community and Government Affairs, Victor Benavides served as the event emcee to a packed room of residents, family members of the contestants, local elected officials and business representatives. Three outstanding Irwindale youth competed by presenting an original essay discussing how they dealt with a particularly stressful time in their lives. The contestants also responded to impromptu questions from the judges. Sergio Torres, Aaron Acevedo, and Jonathan Almazan all impressed the judges with their confidence, poise, enthusiasm,
thoughtfulness, and community involvement. Marlene Carney, Irwindale Chamber CEO, said “We are so proud of these smart and thoughtful kids that care about the community and are willing to step out there and do what it takes to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others. The Irwindale Chamber considers this a very important chamber event and applauds the participants.” Irwindale Mayor Mark Breceda, Mayor ProTempore Albert F. Ambriz, and Councilmember H. Manuel Ortiz, Planning Commissioner Loretta Corpis were in attendance, along with the 2016 Young Citizen of the Year, Brandon Fraijo. Also in attendance were Irwindale Chamber Board members and staff and Dave Carson, representing the 2017 Joe DiShanni Business of the Year, Kare Youth League. Vocalist Loretta Corpis pro-
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vided an uplifting musical interlude. Picasso’s Cafe, Bakery & Catering catered a lovely dinner. This event could not have been
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley Opens Doors to More than 700 Students by Janelle Kruly and Staff, San Gabriel Valley
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV), a new public charter school offering unparalleled opportunities for middle and high school students passionate about the arts, opens with the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 14. CSArts-SGV’s mission is to provide a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students a rigorous college-preparatory academic program and pre-professional arts conservatory training. Approximately 66% of enrolled students reside in San Gabriel Valley, with others traveling from Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, among other locations. This new school is modeled after one of the premier arts schools
in the nation, Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), which has a 31year history of providing innovative and award-winning arts and academic programs. To celebrate the students during this inaugural year, CSArts-SGV is hosting Welcome Week Aug. 1418, which includes first-day donuts and pizza, team building in “family” groups and by conservatory, activities and scavenger hunts, and ends in a Welcome Week Festival on Friday, Aug. 18, at 1:30 p.m. when students, parents, faculty and community members will enjoy food trucks, games, a dunk tank and a DJ on the quad, and have the opportunity to tour campus and speak with conservatory directors and faculty. The campus is located at 1401 Highland Avenue, Duarte, Calif. “Our rigorous arts and academic
programs work hand-in-hand to develop students into well-rounded individuals,” says Principal William Wallace, Ed.D. “Upon graduation, CSArts-SGV students will be prepared to excel in college and pursue any career of their choosing.” Dean of Arts Abbe Levine adds: “The study and practice of an art form teaches students creative thinking, discipline, teamwork and selfexpression among other skills that are essential to success in any career. In addition, our high-caliber artistic instruction and pre-professional training also prepares students to pursue careers as professional artists.” Exciting educational and performance opportunities are in the works for the 2017-18 school year including a school-wide symposium, which San Gabriel Valley continued on page 3
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Prepare El Monte /South El Monte to Install 500 Smoke Alarms in One Day by Michelle Earle, El Monte
Every day, seven people die in home fires, most in homes that lack working smoke alarms. This fall, “Sound the Alarm” installation and fire safety events will take place in more than 100 communities across the country between September 23rd through October 15th providing a lifesaving service by reducing death and injury from home fires in some of Southern California’s most vulnerable communities. As part of the Prepare SoCal campaign, the first “Sound the Alarm” Installation and Education will take place at El Monte High School on
September 23rd. The Prepare El Monte South El Monte Coalition, along with almost a dozen community partners and local businesses, are getting ready to install over 500 smoke alarms across El Monte in a single day. Pastor Richard Chavarria, Trinity Reformed Church, stresses the need to be prepared in case of an emergency: “Preparation helps people be safe. The knowledge of what to do for your family in case of emergency is a wonderful tool to have and a wonderful skill that’s really an act of love. The more you know how to take care of your family, the better they are going to be taken care of.”
Art Barrios, Chairman of the El Monte South El Monte Emergency Preparation Coalition emphasizes: “What it does is help all the residents of the cities of El Monte and South El Monte get prepared with smoke alarms that are working. That’s important because you only have one to two minutes to get out of the house when a fire starts”. Community Partners for the event include the El Monte Union High School District, The El Monte City School District, The Mountain View School District, local nonprofit and service organization such as Rotary Club and Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation, and local
businesses such as Travis & Brown and Ramona Property Managers Incorporated.
Individuals who are interested can register to volunteer at PreareSoCal.org/ SoundTheAlarm or text STAELMONTE to 75759. Help save lives in your community.
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Mountain View School District Students Enjoy the Great Outdoors by Michelle Earle, El Monte
This summer, Mountain View School District’s Camp Mt. View located in the beautiful Angeles National Forest in Wrightwood provided a fun getaway for students. Three, 4-day sessions were offered, each with a different theme including Photography, Arts & Crafts, and Boot Camp. The camp, owned and operated by the school district, has been providing a fun, educationally enriching and memorable summer camping experience for Mountain View students for over 47 years. The successful themed camps this summer started with Photography Camp which enabled students to learn photography and create memories through pictures. Equipped with brand new state of the art cameras, the young campers learned about aperture, focus, exposure, ISO, lighting, shutter speed, and more. The beautiful mountain setting provided great photo opportunities and by the end of the four days, the students became quite proficient photographers. Arts & Crafts Camp provided different types of art media for students to explore including water color painting, sketching, drawing, and modelling clay. At the end of camp students left with art books full of memories as well as a beautiful canvas painting to take home. Boot Camp helped
students build endurance and strength through hiking and other sports activities. The hiking trails are abundant around Camp Mt. View and were the ideal setting for challenging and fun hikes. During their 4-day adventure students also enjoyed a trip to the Devil’s Punch Bowl Nature Center where park rangers provided an up-close look at reptiles and animals who call the mountains home. They also had fun playing games, star gazing, taking in the beautiful surroundings, and spending time with friends. Students have great time up at camp and learn a lot while experiencing many new things like being in the mountains and hiking on a nature trail. Teachable moments are abundant with the native plants, rocks, insects and clear night sky providing the perfect setting for learning about geology, ecology, reptiles, arachnid, insects, stars and the stations of the moon. Camp Mt. View is located about 75 miles from El Monte at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and is equipped with a dining room, a fireplace, a large kitchen, rest rooms and showers, and secure cabins with bunk beds. The entire camp experience including transportation, lodging and food is paid for by the District. “We are thrilled to provide our
students with the Camp Mt. View experience as part of our summer learning program,” said Ray Andry, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. “Camp Mt. View enables
students to escape the city for a fourday, fun adventure in the mountains that they will remember for a lifetime.”
Keeping it Fresh from the Garden to the Table by Melinda Myers San Gabriel Valley
You spent the summer weeding, watering and tending to your vegetable garden. Now all your effort has paid off with a bountiful harvest. Maximize the flavor and nutritional value of your homegrown vegetables with proper harvesting and storage. For the freshest flavor, always prepare and serve vegetables immediately after harvest. But let’s face it, most of us are living busy lives and lucky to get the vegetables picked and eventually cooked. Plus, all the extras will need to be shared, preserved or stored for future enjoyment. Here are a few things you can do to keep the flavor fresh.
Handle produce with care. Nicking, breaking and bruising the vegetables during harvest decreases storage life and quality. Harvest leafy crops such as lettuce, kale, and collards last as they quickly wilt after harvest. And with the wilting goes the ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Ideally, vegetables you plan to prepare immediately should be cleaned outdoors. You’ll keep garden soil out of the kitchen sink and in the garden where it belongs. Collect your veggies in an open weave wire or plastic harvest basket like the Mod Hod. Its fold out legs allow the produce to dry before bringing it indoors. Rinse off the soil with the hose, drain excess water and carry your veggies into the kitchen to prepare.
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judges, and attendees. Special thanks to DINNER sponsors MillerCoors and Picasso’s Cafe, Bakery & Catering, BEVERAGE sponsor Sparkletts and SPEECH sponsors City of Hope, Foothill Transit, and United Rock Products. Many thanks go to the Irwindale Young Citizen of the Year Committee: Delfina Osterheim from Irwindale Recreation Center, Melissa Merez, from the Irwindale Senior
Center and Irwindale Chamber staff members, Marlene Carney, Veronica Orosco and Sari Canales. Additional thanks go to all the Irwindale Senior Center Staff, Loretta Corpis, Steve Castro of Eagle Photography as well as to the event judges: Mark Blue (Embassy SuitesArcadia/Pasadena), Mayra Serrano (City of Hope and Linda Apodaca (Foothill Transit). A special thank you to Victor Benavides for the time he took coaching the kids and helping them with their public speaking skills.
Clean your counters and cutting boards before you start slicing, cutting and dicing your vegetables. Trim stems, remove damaged leaves and compost these in the garden or worm bin. They will have a second life as compost in next year’s garden. Wait to wash, trim, and clean the vegetables you plan to store or prepare later. The scraping, cutting and slicing process increases the loss of vitamins and flavor and reduces storage quality. Increase storage longevity by matching vegetables with their preferred storage conditions. The closer you come to this, the longer your produce will last. Store roots crops like beets, turnips and radishes as well as cabbage and Brussels sprouts in a cold, moist condition. A spare refrigerator works great for these. Those in colder climates can store their carrots and parsnips right in the garden. Once the soil gets a bit crunchy, cover them with
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sets the stage for several steampunkthemed fall performances/presentations, a visual art show and the allschool musical, “Pippin. CSArts-SGV was established in 2016 by the California School of the
straw or evergreen boughs for easier digging in winter. Then dig as needed or harvest during the first winter thaw. Keep potatoes in a cool, humid and dark location like a cool corner in the basement. Sunlight causes the exposed portions to produce green chlorophyll and solanine, a glycoalkaloid toxin. The solanine gives the potatoes a bitter flavor and can cause vomiting and diarrhea if enough green potatoes are eaten. Just cut away any green portions before using. Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization being established to operate a network of high achieving, comprehensive public arts charter schools, modeled after the nationally recognized Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). CSArts-SGV is a tuition-free, donation dependent program. For more information, visit sgv.csarts.net.
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Mid Valley Sports
Local High School Football is in the Air
by Mike Nelson, Contributing Writer National
High school football is just around the corner. On Friday August 25th, the El Monte Lions will host the Baldwin Park Braves in a very interesting non-conference game. For the 4th consecutive season the Lions have a new coach, this year it’s Jesse Ceniceros. The El Monte Lions had a 6-5 record last season. The Lions football program hasn’t been struggling either, in the past three seasons the team has made it to the CIF Playoffs with three different head coaches. It’s just seems there is administrative problems that go beyond football and that is the reason why there have so many coaching changes. Ceniceros has a great resume as a head coach so you can see why the Lions would hire him. He started his head coaching career at Barstow High School in 2006, where he stayed for two seasons and lead the team to the playoffs both seasons and in 2007 was named Desert Sky League Coach of the Year. In 2008 he started coaching Norwalk High School where he
stayed for 7 seasons and made the playoffs all seven seasons, won two league titles, two CIF Semifinal appearances and one CIF Final appearance in 2013 against La Serna High School where he lost 41-38 in overtime. In 2015 he joined Chino High School and coached the team for two years, the team made the playoffs the first year but then missed the playoffs last year. Ceniceros resigned after the 2016 season and pondered retirement after an already very successful coaching career. But in May of this year the Lions came calling and he accepted to take the job. The Baldwin Park Braves Football Team are coming off a 5-5 season with head coach Joe Fuller. Fuller is returning this year with the team and the team is looking to improve this season. The Braves
School Year 2017-2018 Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals The Valle Lindo School District announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the
are hoping to surprise everybody and win an away game that very few people are giving them a chance to win. It would be a shocker for them to win
Cody Bellinger Continues To Cruise by Liz Charre, Contributing Writer National
and it may really jumpstart this team so they can have a successful season. History will be made that night as well. Mid Valley Radio will broadcast its first High School Football game live on MidValleyRadio.net with Mike Nelson doing the play-byplay and Cody Parks as color analyst. It should be an exciting night so be sure to tune in at 6:30 P.M sharp for the Pre-game on Mid Valley Radio!
Cody Bellinger, who is on his way to becoming the 18th Dodger to win the Rookie of the Year award, continues to cruise through the season by hitting home runs and showing off his extraordinary defense. The 22-year old left-handed batter is on his way to breaking the Dodgers rookie home run record, which is currently held by Hall of Famer catcher Mike Piazza. Bellinger’s current standing is with 33 home runs. Bellinger is two home runs away from tying Piazza’s record and three away from breaking the Dodger rookie record. Bellinger is currently batting .265 and has cashed in 76 RBI’s. For a young rookie, Cody has already participated in the home run derby and All-Star game. Back in mid-July Bellinger became the sixth Dodger player this season to participate in the All-Star game in Miami. Cody Bellinger continued on page 8
USMNT Beats Jamaica for 2017 Gold Cup Final by Mike Nelson, Contributing Writer National
household income is less than or equal to the federal guidelines. Households do not need to turn in an application when the household receives a notification letter saying that all children automatically qualify for free meals when any household member receives benefits from CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR. Children who meet the definition of foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway, and children enrolled in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. Contact school officials if any child in the household is not on the notification letter. The household must let school officials know if they do not want to receive free or reduced-price meals. Applications will be sent to the household with a letter about the free and reduced-price meal program. Households that want to apply for meal benefits, must fill out one application for all children in the household and give it to the nutrition office at 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. Contact Evelyn Vargas at 626-580-0610 ext. 125 for help filling out the application. The school will let you know if your application is approved or denied for free or reduced-price meals. Households may turn in an application at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now, but your household income goes down, household size goes up, or a household member starts receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR, you may turn in an application at that time. Information given on the application will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials. The last four digits of the Social Security number from any adult household or checking that you do not have a Social Security number is required if you include income on the application. Households that receive Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits, may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals by filling out an application. Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member if the foster family chooses to also apply for the non-foster children on the same application. Including foster children as a household member may help the non-foster children qualify for free or reduced-price meals. If the non-foster children are not eligible, this does not keep foster children from receiving free meals. Your child’s eligibility status from last school year will continue into the new school year for up to 30 school days or until the school processes your new application, or your child is otherwise certified for free or reduced-price meals. After the 30 school days, your child will have to pay full price for meals, unless the household receives a notification letter for free or reduced-price meals. School officials do not have to send reminder or expired eligibility notices. If you do not agree with the decision or results of verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official: Mary Louise Labrucherie, Superintendent. 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. 626-580-0610 ext. 101. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
On July 26th, the United States Men’s National Team defeated Jamaica 2-1 in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The U.S won their 6th CONCACAF Gold Cup in team history with an 88th minute goal from Forward Jordan Morris, a perfect shot from just outside the penalty box that was buried right in the corner. The game didn’t start out that well for either team, too many bad passes and the teams seemed jittery at the beginning of the game. Disaster struck for the Jamaican National Team when Goalkeeper Andre Blake injured his finger in 19th minute when making a save on a rebound from a Kellyn Acosta shot. Blake – Jamaica’s star player in Jamaica’s run to their second consecutive Gold Cup Final appearance - came up big with save after save in the Quarterfinal match against Canada and the Semifinal against Mexico in a 1-0 upset of the tournament favorites. His finger injury ended up just being a deep cut that required 6 stitches. X-RAYS were negative for breaks or fractures and he will not require surgery. Blake’s replacement, Dwayne Miller, did an excellent job making a lot of big saves including a piece of the Jozy Altidore free-kick goal in 43rd minute but a piece of the ball isn’t the whole ball and it wasn’t enough to the United States taking a
1-0 at half. The second half didn’t start well for the United States. A corner kick in the 50th minute led to a game tying goal by Je-Vaughn Watson and Jamaica was back in the game. Clint Dempsey entered the game for the United States and almost netted a goahead goal in the 83rd minute. Trying to become the all-time goal scorer for the USMNT, Dempsey went right and Dwayne Miller made a spectacular save by cutting off the net and forcing the ball wide right. Jamaica’s game is to sit back and play defense. The crowd was getting anxious and we were beginning to wonder if this would be a repeat of Jamaica’s win over Mexico when Kemar Lawrence made an amazing free kick in the 88th minute of the match. The USMNT was tired and looked exhausted. With time running out, Jamaican Defender Jermaine Taylor failed to clear the ball. Moments later Forward Gyasi Zardes’ fell to Morris who stuffed it into the back of the net for a 2-1 lead. A few minutes later, the final whistle blew, and USMNT was celebrating their 6th Gold Cup. US Captain Michael Bradley earned the Golden Ball as the tournaments top player and Bruce Arenas is still undefeated in his return as coach of the USMNT. It was a great soccer match and it was definitely worth the trip up to the Bay Area.
August 16, 2017
Cracker Barrel
“Welcome Back Donna” By: Mike McClure El Monte
…so the other day I went by the El Monte Museum. In case you haven’t heard,” Eye on L.A.” was just out there a couple of weeks ago and Tina Malave did a great segment on her show about the museum and currently they have the El Monte Museum on the “Eye on L.A.”s web site as one of “Nine of SoCal’s most interesting museums” I would encourage everyone to check it out. When I was there I had a chance to talk to Cathy Eredia, the President of the El Monte Historical Society. What a wonderful lady she is. Cathy has been filling in for Donna Crippen so that Donna can take it a little easier and Cathy
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PRICE TO PAY by Eugene R. Webb
I know that this is going to sound funny;
Even the politicians are as crooked as can be;
but the whole world is all about money.
All because of their love for the money.
That is if you are without any dough.
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“The Most Interesting Man I Have Met As An Actor”
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One of our readers asked me who the most famous or interesting person was that I met during my days acting? I’ve talked about Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was probably the most famous, but the most interesting from an actor’s point of view was Guthrie McClintic (born August 6,1893 died October 27,1961), who was known more for his directing but started out as an actor on Broadway. Guthrie McClintic, who was married to legendary actress Katharine Cornell for over forty years, was a friend to the Lunt’s (Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine), and other Broadway notables like Noel Coward. He and Ms. Cornell formed a production company, M.C. & C., which produced all her plays - which he also directed - like “Romeo & Juliet” and
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It really doesn’t matter what we do or say; In life there will always be a price to pay.
I heard that it even takes a lot of money;
When it comes to money, we can’t get enough;
If you wish to acquire a wonderful honey.
For most of us are always wanting some stuff.
It really doesn’t matter what you want to do; I know it’s going to take a lot of money too.
There’s some changes in our life we can’t control; And some of us are actually forced to pay as we go.
Even the air that we all breathe is not free;
Taxes on top of taxes we’re always going to pay;
Everything it seems that we do comes with a fee.
That is until the Good Lord comes to take us away.
Año escolar 2017-2018 Comunicado para el público y los medios de información acerca de las comidas gratis o a precio reducido El Distrito Escolar Valle Lindo anuncia su política de servir comidas nutritivas todos los días de clases bajo el National School Lunch Program y School Breakfast Program. A partir del 1 de julio de 2017 y hasta el 30 de junio de 2018, los niños reúnen los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido si los ingresos de su hogar son igual o menores a las directrices federales
by Dick James El Monte “Candida”. They brought over many leading Shakespearean actors of the day, including Sir Arthur John Gielgud, Sir Ralph David Richardson and Sir Laurence Olivier. I met Mr. McClintic when I was a student at the Pasadena Playhouse. In 1957, Al McLeary, a well-known T.V. producer, was staging a production of “Romeo & Juliet” at the Playhouse and I was in the cast in a supporting role. Mr. McLeary had signed John Drew Barrymore to play Romeo (this was about a year before his divorce from Cara Williams and he was a handful!), Margaret O’Brien was cast as Juliet (she was a delight to work with) and famed actress Florence Reed cast as the Nurse. Al McLeary brought Gutherie McClintic out to help with the direction. Guthrie McClintic was great to work for and he was a charming fellow with the students in the production. We got to know each other and he invited me back to New York after I graduated to audition for a project that he was working on. Later I took him up on the offer and drove my 1949 Plymouth convertible across the country, but alas, by the time I got there his health was fading and the project was cancelled. He died shortly after that. Oh well, I missed out on being on Broadway, but he is still the most interesting person I met while acting.
Los hogares no necesitan entregar una solicitud si reciben una carta de notificación informándoles que todos los niños cumplen automáticamente con los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis cuando cualquier miembro del hogar recibe beneficios de CalFresh, CalWORKs o FDPIR. Los niños que cumplen con la definición de niño bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal, sin hogar, migrante o que huyó de su hogar, y los niños que están inscritos en el programa Head Start de su escuela reúnen los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis. Póngase en contacto con los funcionarios escolares si algún niño de su hogar no fue incluido en la carta de notificación. El hogar debe informar a los funcionarios escolares si no desea recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Las solicitudes se enviarán al hogar junto con una carta con información acerca del programa de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los hogares que deseen solicitar la asistencia para comidas, deben llenar una sola solicitud para todos los niños del hogar y entregarla en la oficina de nutrición en 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. Póngase en contacto con Evelyn Vargas al 626-580- 0610 ext. 125 para obtener ayuda para llenar la solicitud. La escuela le informará si se aprueba o niega su solicitud de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los hogares pueden presentar una solicitud en cualquier momento del año escolar. Si no reúne los requisitos en este momento, pero los ingresos de su hogar disminuyen, el tamaño de su familia aumenta o algún miembro de su hogar comienza a recibir beneficios de CalFresh, CalWORKs o FDPIR, puede presentar una solicitud en ese momento. La información que proporcione en la solicitud se usará para determinar si reúne los requisitos y podría ser verificada por los funcionarios escolares en cualquier momento durante el año escolar. Si incluye ingresos en la solicitud, debe anotar los últimos cuatro dígitos del número de Seguro Social de cualquier miembro adulto del hogar o indicar que no tiene un número de Seguro Social. Los hogares que reciben beneficios del Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Infantes y Niños (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children [WIC]) podrían reunir los requisitos para obtener comidas gratis o a precio reducido llenando esta solicitud. Los menores bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal reúnen los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido y se les puede incluir como miembros del hogar si la familia adoptiva temporal elige solicitar también asistencia para los menores que no están bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal usando la misma solicitud. Incluir a los menores bajo cuidado infantil temporal como miembros del hogar podría ayudar a los niños que no están bajo cuidado adoptivo temporal a reunir los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. El estatus de su hijo como elegible para recibir asistencia para comidas continuará durante el nuevo año escolar un máximo de 30 días escolares o hasta que la escuela procese su nueva solicitud, o se apruebe a su hijo de alguna otra manera para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Después de los 30 días escolares, su hijo pagará precio completo por las comidas, a menos que el hogar reciba una carta de notificación de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Los funcionarios escolares no están obligados a enviar recordatorios o avisos de expiración del estatus. Si no está de acuerdo con la decisión o los resultados de la verificación, puede hablar con los funcionarios escolares. También tiene derecho a una audiencia imparcial, la que puede solicitar llamando o escribiendo al funcionario escolar: Mary Louise Labrucherie, 1431 N. Central Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. 626-580-0610 ext. 101. Esta institución es proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
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El Monte’s Rockin’ Wednesday Ends with a British Invasion By Glen Maldonado, Contributing Writer National
Comic Con was back and the event keeps getting bigger every year. Attendance rose, as San Diego Comic Con is getting more popular than ever. Just 15 years ago Comic Con wasn’t big enough to fill the San Diego convention. Now it literally has no room to expand and it uses hotel around the area to host its panels. What makes Comic Con so popular? It is the one place where people won’t judge you for what you love. You can dress up and not only impress your friends, but everyone at Comic Con will love to have a photo with you. It’s the one place where everyone comes together to celebrate the culture of comic, entertainment we love and enjoy.
This year the selection of Cosplay characters, we saw were lots of Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn’s. We finally have a strong independent female character from the comic world in theaters and now little girls can look up to her. Here at Comic Con there were plenty of wonder woman’s. Couples loved to dress as the joker and Quinn. We saw the usual amounts of Spiderman’s, Batman’s, and with Game of thrones being on TV right now we saw plenty of those as well. Hall H was one of the most popular destinations at the Comic Con. It’s the hardest to get to but had plenty of big movies coming out to premiere with their newest trailer. There were the usual Marvel and DC show exclusive footage of Avengers Infinity War and The Justice League. Steven
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Spielberg introduced Hall H to his new movie called “Ready Player One” which reminded us of a modern day Tron. The movie features many references to previous Spielberg works like “Back to the Future.”
People camped overnight to see their favorite movies in Hall H. As Comic Cons ends, one thing comes to mind that this is the place to come and celebrate geek culture from Pokemon to Game of Thrones. Being a geek now a day is cool!
The Hitman’s Bodyguard By Glen Maldonado, Contributing Writer National
The world’s top protection agent is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world’s most notorious hit men. The relentless bodyguard and manipulative assassin have been on the opposite end of the bullet for years and are thrown together for a wildly outrageous 24 hours. During their journey from England to The Hague, they encounter high-speed car chases, outlandish boat escapades and a merciless Eastern European dictator who is out for blood. Will the duo make it in time to testify and put the evil dictator in jail or will they die trying. The Hitman’s Bodyguard is directed by Patrick Hughes who is best known for directing “The Expendables 3” Brings the same amount of
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ACROSS 1. Pink, as in steak 5. “Death ____ for Cutie” 8. Rum cake 12. Czech or Serb 13. “____ and hearty” 14. Equipped with feathers 15. Weather ____ 16. Seed covering 17. Desktop pictures 18. *The boss 20. 32-card game 21. Delhi dresses 22. How the weasel goes 23. Develop, as in story 26. Covered porch 30. Jersey call 31. *Storage 34. Garden ear 35. Wet nurses 37. Owned 38. Ohio metropolis 39. Ingrid Bergman to Isabella Rossellini 40. Saudi Arabia money, pl. 42. Masseuse’s office 43. Pastoral 45. Right to enter 47. Lincoln lumber 48. _____ New Guinea 50. *Paper mistake 52. *Learning space 56. South Pacific sailboats 57. Angler’s decoy 58. Arm bone 59. Black Beauty, e.g. 60. Singer Tori 61. Skirt opening 62. 15th of March 63. Who’s from Mars? 64. Hippocrates’ promise, e.g.
DOWN 1. A requested response 2. Wing-shaped 3. Feminine of raja 4. Be that as it may 5. Plural of carpus 6. Batman to Bruce Wayne 7. *End of class notice 8. *Worn to school 9. Dwarf buffalo 10. Out of shape 11. *Found in the back of many yearbooks 13. Bob, e.g. 14. Golfer’s sun protection 19. “When a Stranger _____” 22. p in mph 23. Savory taste 24. Wanderer 25. Like beer head 26. Sacred Hindu writings 27. Relating to Scandinavia 28. What ball does on New Year’s 29. Pavlova and Karenina 32. Swanky 33. Mary ____, businesswoman extraordinaire 36. *Special permission 38. Singular of asci 40. Equip with sails 41. Memory failures 44. These lips sink ships 46. Enrico, of operatic fame 48. D’Artagnan’s hat decoration 49. Hammerin’ Hank 50. Trampled 51. Bygone era 52. Chowder protein 53. Paella pot 54. Dealing with a problem 55. *Calculating subject 56. *Between Sigma and Epsilon
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Aries March 21st – April 19th
Changes could be in the cards early this week, and they could affect the social groups or people you hang out with. Certain friends may leave your circle, but others will join over time. You could also benefit from some downtime and pampering if you need to recharge your batteries, so think good food, more rest, and a chance to unwind.
Taurus April 20th – May 20th
Tensions could emerge that are related to your work/life balance and your relationship between your family and worldly responsibilities. This can be an opportunity to clear the air and explain to others more about your intentions. Even so, you might need to make a radical decision concerning your job or a personal ambition.
Gemini May 21st – June 20th
This week, feelings could reach a peak and be a cause of intense discussion. If you and another can’t see eye to eye, matters could intensify, with the possibility of a falling out. But if you can approach this more sensitively and be willing to put yourself in the other person’s shoes, a more positive solution may be found.
Cancer June 21st – July 22nd
A financial matter may need attention, particularly if it’s something you’ve so far avoided. With a lunar eclipse across your money axis, you might need to make a swift decision or take action to settle a key matter. However, this can also be a turning point for you and perhaps an opportunity to reorganize your affairs.
Leo July 23rd – Aug 22nd
With a lunar eclipse early in the week, relationships could go through a period of instability. Feelings that have been held back may come out into the open, and this could encourage you or another to make a key decision. If you can wait a few days until things calm down, you’ll find it easier to make the best choice for you and others.
Virgo Aug 23rd – Sept 22nd
Something may need to change, and with a powerful lunar phase showing up today, it could be your routines, habits, and daily schedule that need to alter. With a strong focus on a more secluded and spiritual sector of your chart, the current setup could encourage you to step back and see things in perspective.
Libra Sept 23rd – Oct 22nd
Your approach to leisure activities and your social life could change this week, and the change may have been brewing for some time. You may be looking to move in new circles, make new friends, or involve yourself in activities that can harness your creative potential. To do this, you might need to move away from situations that no longer serve you.
Scorpio Oct 23rd – Nov 21st
It may be decision time this week, and this could involve tension with family members concerning career plans or a key ambition. This matter may have been bubbling away beneath the surface for some time, but now it could come out into the open. This can be a good time to clear the air, even if doing so involves some complex conversations.
Sagittarius Nov 22nd – Dec 21st
If a certain matter has brought up objections in the past, these could intensify over the coming week. You could be locked into an argument that causes a rift with another if you aren’t careful. But this event could also encourage you to take a closer look at your opinion.
Capricorn Dec 22nd – Jan 19th
At the start of the week, you may sense that something needs to change, and you may have felt this way for some time already. Over the coming days, this urge could grow stronger and possibly encourage you to take action.
Aquarius Jan 20th – Feb 18th
If one relationship has been under pressure for some time, this is when things could come to a head. A lunar eclipse in your sector of relating means that feelings could erupt and lead you to make an impulsive decision. If you can refrain until your emotions are more settled and you can see the lie of the land, you may be able to make a more informed choice.
Pisces Feb 19th – March 20th
Health and well-being may be very much on your mind, as a potent lunar phase could encourage a fresh start. A wellness issue or the sense that something needs to change regarding your overall health could act as a catalyst. Other people may have advice for you, but it would be better to seek the services of a personal trainer or health professional that you trust.
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Bellinger becomes the 18th player in MLB history to participate in an AllStar game in his f irst season in the majors. Along with participating in the All-Star game, Bellinger was asked to hit home runs in the home run derby one-day prior. Along with Aaron Judge, Bellinger becomes the 10th rookie to participate in the home run derby. Bellinger out beat Charlie Blackmon in the first round by hitting 15 home runs but falling short to the champion Aaron Judge in the second round. A few days after the All-Star game, Bellinger added another highlight to his resume by hitting for the cycle on July 15, 2017, against the Miami Marlins. Another award he received was being named the National League Rookie of the Month for two straight months. As Cody Bellinger continues to reach several milestones in his rookie year he has proven to baseball that he isn’t slowing down. Not only is he constantly breaking records but at this pace, it looks like he will be hit-
ting at least 40 home runs by the end of the season. By becoming the first rookie in MLB history to hit 10 home runs in a 10-game span, to having six multi-home-run games, and breaking several Dodgers rookie records there should be absolutely no doubt that Cody Bellinger should win this year’s National League Rookie of the Year award.
Cody Bellinger. Courtesy photo By Tony The Tiger (Antonio “Tony” Vernon).
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has been doing a great job,she told me that as soon as the segment had aired they started getting calls from all over the area from people wanting to know more about the museum. I stopped by again and I am happy to report that Donna was back and looking great. Thank you Cathy, you have done a real favor for all of us for filling in but nobody knows that place like Donna and we are all glad to welcome her back! ***************************** I would like to thank all of our eagle-eyed readers who noticed that we had run an old “Cracker Barrel” column last issue under the tidal of “Welcome back Donna”. I did stop by to see Donna again and she ask me to remind everyone to put the next Historical Society’s Quarterly Tea on their calendar. It will be Sunday, September 24th at 1:00 -2:00 followed by a very interesting presentation from Janice Wiggins about the long history of the Wiggins Family here in El Monte. Although there isn’t a charge for the event there at the Museum they will accept donations. I will see you all there.
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action he has before to this film. Writing the film is Tom O’Connor who only has one other writing credit for “Fire with Fire.” A foreign film that went straight to Netflix in the US. The film stars Samuel Jackson as Darius Kincaid, who is best known for playing an action packed man. We know him for playing Nick Fury in the marvel franchise. Most famous role was playing Jules Winnfield in “Pulp Fiction.” Ryan Reynolds stars as his bodyguard Michael Bryce. Reynolds is best know for playing Deadpool in the self-titled film “Deadpool.” The film is a comedy and action picture. It will have stunts that will look ridiculous and some that make no sense. If you want to see a realistic hitman movie perhaps try “John Wick, or Atomic Blonde.” The Hit-
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man’s Bodyguard is as serious as a kid saying no to ice cream. It is funny and the charisma between Reynolds and Jackson is sold. The jokes made me life and the theme was great. But the journey was unbelievable. The movie has lots of crazy stunts and gets your heart going but the ending seems a little rushed as the journey seemed a little too long. I don’t recommend watching The Hitman’s Bodyguard in theaters but it will be a great movie to rent and watch with your teenage kids. The film features no nudity or sex but there is an abundant of cursing and plenty of blood to scare little kids for a while. The Hitman’s Bodyguard will make you laugh but once you leave the theater you’ll forget about it most likely till it shows up in your Netflix que. Grade C Rated R lives of our students and families,” said Maldonado French. For registration and enrollment information in MVSD schools, including preschool programs, Transitional Kindergarten and grades Kindergarten through 8th, please call 626-6524000 or visit the District website at www.mtviewschools.com Crossword Solution for 8.02.17
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