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Baker School’s Family Art Night a Great Success by Michele Earle El Monte

Baker Elementary School in the Mountain View School District recently hosted a Meet the Masters Family Art Night featuring the art of Frida Kahlo. Over 150 people gathered in the

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school cafeteria to learn about the famous artist and discuss her work. Family members enjoyed their time together as they put their own artistic talents to use recreating some of Kahlo’s masterpieces. “Our Meet the Masters Night was an amazing night of learning and experiencing art as a family,” said Donelle Soto, Baker’s principal. “Even our staff members brought their families! Though many of us know the work of Frida Kahlo, it was incredible to discover and discuss her life and work, then actually recreate some of her famous art elements. The oil pastels were messy, but such fun for everyone!” she added. Joining in on the fun educational evening were MVSD Board of Education members, Christian Diaz

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worthwhile event and with the great team support of Baker’s staff and volunteers

it was a successful night,” said Soto.

Javabots Climbing Their Way to Regionals by Megan Tran and Bella Demarco Pasadena

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Inspiring lifelong dreams, creating lasting relationships, and strengthening women’s inﬂuence in STEM. Javabots follows this motto in and out of competition. This all - girls Girl Scout robotics team is composed of 8 members. They meet multiple times a week at Pasadena High School. However, many of the members go to different schools in the Los Angeles area and range from grades 8th - 12th. The members of Javabots wish to spread the word of STEM and FIRST through outreaches and community service. In addition, to building robots, members of Javabots learn to program in the Java programming language, use power tools to make custom parts, and model using Autodesk Inventor so that they can 3-D print unique parts. Javabots compete in a rigorous, international robot-

ics competition called FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) a branch of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Every season starts with a Kickoff in September, when the Javabots begin to brainstorm for the Courtesy Photo upcoming competition. In addition, ing tournaments and adJavabots reaches out to the vanced to the Los Angeles community during numerous FTC Regionals which will events such as the DARPA be held February 27th at Robotics Challenge, menMonrovia High School. At toring other robotics teams, the most recently qualifying and the Aerospace Summer tournament, Javabots won Games. At these sessions, the 1st place Inspire Award, the Javabots reach out to the highest award you can STEM (Science, Technolwin at a competition, and ogy, Engineering and Mathbecame the captain of the ematics) professionals and Finalist Alliance. Toward the introduce people of all ages end of competition, Javsbots to the STEM world. made it to the top 3 in robot Recently the Javabots performance. competed at two qualifyJavabots would like to

thank their sponsors, Valero Reﬁnery, Pasadena Education Foundation, the Gene HAAS Foundation and Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. To learn more about the Javabots, you can visit their website www.5218Javabots. weebly.com , Facebook www.facebook. com/5218Javabots/ and Twitter @5218Javabots. To contact them, their email is team5218javabots@gmail. com.

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El Monte Library College: The Guided Tour – SAT & ACT Practice Test Saturday, February 6 2016 at 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. El Monte Library, 3224 Tyler Ave., El Monte, CA 91731 Juniors! Not sure which aptitude test to take? Come to this practice test session for the chance to sample questions from each section of the ACT and the new SAT. Once scores are tabulated, you’re report will show the scores side by side. Please bring a calculator and two #2 pencils. Sign-up at the Reference Desk in

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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Goodbye January and Hello February. The February birthstone is the Amethyst, ﬂowers are the primrose and violet and the Zodiac signs are: Aquarius, the Water Bearer, January 20 to February 18 and Pisces, the Fishes from February 19 to March 20. If last year’s holiday season is still with you in the form of those extra pounds get outdoors or however you get that needed exercise. The City of El Monte, Community and Senior Services Department offer a food and nutrition, management service “Be Well” Program. A light exercise and weight management program offered free for adults over 50! “Be Well” offers a weekly nutrition seminar/group discussion with a registered dietitian. A light exercise program with an exercise specialist one day per week and free exercise pedometers. Nutrition Counseling and a personalized Daily Food Management Plan. There is group discussion and support on topics such as: Realistic Goal Setting, the role of exercise, portion control and major food group’s nutrition label reading. The DASH DIET for Hypertension, Fad diets, planning for success and coping with emotional/ depression eating, healthy snacking, information on vitamins, supplements, herbals and much more. Medication review with a registered pharmacist and outgoing date management to review progress for improved ﬁtness, steps, weight loss, inches lost and blood pressure is also given. This program is offered at no direct cost to eligible participants. The “BE WELL” Program is held on Wednesdays from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the El Monte Jack Crippen Senior Center, 3120 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte. Interested? Want to know more? Please call 626-580-2210. The Jack Crippen Senior Center also has a Senior Gym with new hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00AM until 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For further information phone 626-580-2210. If you love BINGO, and need some time for fun, The El Monte Senior President’s Council invites you to their “Good Neighbors BINGO” held every Monday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM

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at the Jack Crippen Senior Center. The cost is only $6.00 for a pack of ten cards, with additional packs for only $3.00. Anyone over 18 years of age may participate. Transportation is available for those over 50 by calling the transportation department at 626-580-2217. Have Fun and Good Luck! If you love chocolate (who doesn’t?), the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena invites you to participate in their “Love of Chocolate” fundraising event on Saturday, February 6, at their historic clubhouse located at 1424 Fremont Avenue,. South Pasadena. From 6:00 – 9:00 pm come and join in for an evening of indulging in a fabulous variety of chocolate delicacies, ﬂavorful wines, a great dinner, wonderful entertainment, rafﬂe prizes and a silent auction are all included in the ticket price of $35.00. For tickets and reservations, phone Chairman JoAnn Snyder at 323227-1994. The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena was organized in 1899, State Federated in 1900, incorporated in 1903 and joined the General Federation in 1912. It became part of the Verdugo Metropolitan District In 1956 and transferred to the San Gabriel Valley district in 2006. The next regular monthly meeting of the club will be on Wednesday, February 3 at 10:30 am. Guests are always welcome. San Gabriel Valley Front Line, Mindfulness Group will meet on Monday, February 8 to gather with the community. SGV Front Line is a program of NAMI SGV, San Gabriel Valley National Alliance of Mental Illness, that provides help and support for veterans and those who love them will join in a safe, quiet, rejuvenating evening of mindfulness practice, facilitated by Mindful Warrior Project, followed by light refreshments and a chance to visit. Gathering will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. at the American Legion Post 13, 131 N. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena. There is no charge, reservations are not required and guests are always welcome. For further information contact San Gabriel Valley Front Line, 2550 E. Foothill Blvd, Suite 135, Pasadena or Email: sgvfrontline@gmail.com. Always lots of opportunities to participate in fun events and to help others. See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN

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The Oscars’ Lack of Diversity: Root of the Problem The recent release of the Oscar nominations, and the lack of people of color to be amongst them, has caused the Academy to be under fire. Cheryl Boone Isaacs, current President of the Academy and first African American to hold this title, stated in reference to the uproar, “While we celebrate their extraordinary achievements, I am both heartbroken and frustrated about the lack of inclusion. This is a difficult but important conversation, and it’s time for big changes.” She went on to say the Academy would be reviewing its membership recruitment. Over the past two years, the Academy invited 452 people to join in hopes of involving more women and minorities. With the overall Academy still being 93% white, they have a long way to go. Now, if the Academy were to become more diverse,

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would this truly solve the issue of the lack of POC nominations? Although I think it’s a smart thing too, I don’t think the problem will be solved, because at the end of the day, the Academy’s job is to honor quality work in the film industry wherever it can find it. How can the Academy be expected to nominate people of color when they are not given performances to choose from? Yes, people might argue that certain minority actors have been overlooked for nominations and in some instances rightfully so, but I think we need to look at the bigger picture. The true root of the problem could very easily be the industry’s employment practices. Rather than focusing on the Academy, whose job comes in after the entire filmmaking process, we should be examining the studio executives, the head writers, and anyone else

in charge of green lighting movies. In the 2015: Hollywood Diversity Report released by UCLA, it was noted, “white males continue to dominate the positions from which green-lighting decisions are made in the Hollywood industry,” with ﬁlm studio heads being 94% white and 100% male. My advice to you, the reader, assuming you have an issue with the lack of diversity, is that the next time there is a movie out at your local theater with a minority acting as the lead, go out and watch it. Show studio heads that, although the white community does a great job at playing the protagonist, people of color can bring in audiences and money, too. Maybe then, studios will begin writing and producing quality ﬁlms with diverse casts, giving the Academy a fair opportunity to nominate a wider range of people.

Webb'S Rules SPECIAL DAYS by Eugene R. Webb

Colors are used in so many different ways; They are also used to designate days. St. Valentine’s Day is symbolized with red; This special day, Feb. 14th, is wide spread.

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On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, it is often seen; A lot of people wearing green. Purple and yellow is the color for Easter Day; See them in April as the parade passes your way. Flag Day is always on the 14th of June; It’s red, white, and blue that ﬁlls the room. Then on July the 4th nothing else will do; For it is always the red, white, and blue.

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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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EVERY STUDENT, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY

Superintendent Says High School District on Right Path by Erik Derr

Since Dr. Irella Perez took the reins as superintendent of El Monte Union High School District early last year, she’s talked to numerous students, parents and, of course, district staffers, sharing their hopes, dreams and concerns about education in their community. Those conversations have left no doubt in her mind that the state of instruction in El Monte is on the right track and quickly growing stronger. “In my listening and learning I got to see great

programs that we have for our scholars, in all different areas,” including language arts, math, science, athletics and arts, Perez said during a recent interview in her district administration office. “We have tons of great programs.” The latest achievement numbers show the district’s overall graduation rate at 86 percent in the 20132014 academic year, up one percent from 2011-2012 and five points higher than the statewide 2013-2014 average of 81 percent. The district, which includes about 9,000 students at six high schools and 13,000 adult educa-

tion students at two separate campuses, was recognized in 2014 as the College Board’s “Advanced Placement District of the Year” for leading medium-sized districts nationally in expanding student access to Advanced Placement Program courses and also improving test scoring on AP exams. As well, Rosemead High School last year was awarded a California Gold Ribbon for excellence in academic content and performance standards. Over a five-year period, the school doubled the number of students in grades 11 and 12 who took and passed AP exams and also earned top scores in the state’s yearly Similar Schools ranking tests. The district administered 3,412 Advanced Placement exams in 2015, compared to 2,987 in 2013. “We’re at the last end of the K-12 experience, so we are the gate before their college and career,” Perez said.

“We have four years to focus them, we have four years to set them on a direct path” to success. “I can honestly say that our staff in general is very hard-working, 100 percent committed to seeing our kids in the community succeed.” The students of El Monte have entered “the 21st Century and things change faster than the speed of light… therefore we need to keep up with how we prepare our young scholars,” she said, adding today’s educators are tasked with preparing their

students for careers that, in many cases, don’t yet exist. “We have to think completely out of the box.” Of course, that type of broader teaching can only be possible when students have a strong command over fundamental skills and the district can continue to rely on the community support that comes when students show up to class, explained Perez.

and Scholastic Aptitude Tests, or SATs, for students who weren’t already provided free or reduced exam costs because of their household incomes. Torres says that program opened students to new possibilities and ushered in a completely different campus mindset. Whereas 93 EMHS students were enrolled in AP science classes back in 2001, today there are about 360 enrollees --- an increase of 287 percent. Math enrollment during the same period increased 167

percent, social science rose 315 percent and English enrollment improved 220 percent. According to Dr. Sergio Flores, assistant superintendent--education services, 2,162 students districtwide, or about 23 percent of the total population, are currently enrolled in at least one AP course. Meanwhile, an estimated 93.6 percent of all students throughout the district are enrolled in college preparatory classes. The subject of entering college now just isn’t “an everyday topic of discussion” among

her high school students, said Torres, but a focus throughout the district. “It’s huge.” What the AP and SAT exam fee program ultimately means to students on the EMHS campus is that they “understand that there’s something waiting for them when they leave here,” Torres said. “I love the fact that I can go and talk to all of my seniors right now and all of my seniors knew what to do to fill out their college applications...it’s a really awesome feeling.”

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Effort to Cover AP and SAT Test Fees Leads to Greater Student Ambitions by Erik Derr

That’s because the school has been overtaken by a culture of achivement and, from Day One, students enthusiastically plot their departure to the universities and colleges of their choice. Looking back as recently as 2005, said Torres, gaining an education beyond high school and attending specialized classes in preparation for a collegiate future were ideas few students from the surrounding working-class community seriously even considered, let alone pursued. “You didn’t hear kids talking about colleges, you didn’t hear kids talking about AP [Advanced Placement] tests, you didn’t hear kids talking about, ‘what classes do I need to take as a sophomore to get into Berkeley?’ Now, you hear that throughout the hallways,

throughout the classrooms, you hear that everywhere you go, in conversations with kids or just hearing kids talking to one another,” said Torres, now in her third year helming the school and who served as district teacher for 15 years before becoming an administrator. “Our kids just weren’t aware of their options,” she said. “Back then things weren’t publicized to kids.” But, they are now, thanks at least in part to an effort started by the district in the early 2000s to teach students about the many opportuities to attend college that are indeed in their reach and how taking Honors and AP classes during their high school years can dramatically improve their academic potential. Likewise, the district opted to pay the fees for AP exams

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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City

‘Time Jockey’ Golden Sea by Joe Castillo

Lost Galleon …. At one time, the Pacific Ocean was much higher than it is today. In fact, millions of years ago it is believed that the Pacific Ocean covered much of Southern California with its shoreline all the way out to Nevada and beyond. The sea slowly receded to its present distance but evidence still remains of this geological phenomenon, especially in the desert areas where mountain sides are littered with seashells left over from millions of years ago. One story of special interest focuses on the Salton Sea, which in prehistoric times was part of a collection of many lakes known as Lake Cahuilla. Whether it was a lake or a sea, the story is that it extended from Indio all the way the Gulf of California. Plus it was deep enough to sail ships the entire length of the sea. This is where the legend begins of a Spanish Galleon loaded with gold and sailing north along the California shore to Monterey, took a wrong turn at the Salton Sea exit. Instead of voyaging north following the Pacific Ocean shoreline, the Galleon found itself in the middle of the Salton Sea with nowhere to go but to return south to the Gulf of California. But the Spanish were reluctant to admit making a mistake and instead sought to achieve their primary objective, locate and bring back to the Spanish crown as much gold as it could find. The wayward Spanish Galleon was already carrying a large amount of the precious metal taken in South America and Mexico and was on its way to Monterey to pick up more supplies before returning back to Spain. For thousands of years, the Cahuilla Indians had lived around the Salton Sea and thought they had seen everything until the Spanish Galleon sailed through the horizon and into the middle of the lake. The Cahuillas had never seen a ship before much less a Spaniard and stayed out of view from the uninvited visitors. The Cahuillas had heard of the greed and mistreatments of the Spanish so were wary of any contact with the Spanish, but in time they knew they would eventually come ashore seeking to find the gold of California. Sure enough contact

was made by the Spanish but instead the Cahuillas surprised the Spanish and killed them in a well-planned ambush. The Spanish had come ashore with most of their men, and only a handful remained on the Galleon. Later that evening, the Indians rowed out to the ship and removed the few Spaniards which were left. The Cahuillas had just acquired a 17th century Spanish Galleon. Hoping to bring the large vessel closer to shore, a few of the warriors tried to sail and navigate it toward the shoreline. But the Cahuillas had no idea how to operate the large vessel and instead grounded it in shallow waters. In a short period of time, the Galleon turned on its side and slowly sunk into the sea. For years, the Cahuillas passed the legend from generation to generation and when the Salton Sea reduced in size, it was expected the Spanish Galleon would re-appear with its full cache of gold. But over the decades, dirt and silt had covered the Galleon and its remains are buried along with all the other treasures of the Salton Sea. Until the drought came along, it was hard to imagine the truth in this story but with the lowered water levels in many lakes, rivers and reservoirs, one can only imagine what buried treasures might be uncovered in Lake Cahuilla……

City Council to Provide Direction on Las Tunas Redesign by City of Temple City Temple City

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 to determine how to proceed with a proposed redesign of Las Tunas Drive. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. a Live Oak Park Community Center, 10144 Bogue Street. Mandarin translation will be available.

ing a destination-oriented downtown. “We’re in a position to look at what we can do, while still encouraging our revitalization goals,” Mayor Tom Chavez said. The City Council began discussing streetscape designs in 2012, hearing an initial proposal that called

one eastbound lane in the downtown core(Cloverly to Golden West avenues), as well as traditional parallel parking. Following another round of citizen input, staff offered up a third concept in December: retaining the existing lane conﬁguration with more emphasis on beautiﬁcation.

When the City Council issues a decision on a redesign and its execution that will conclude more than three years of discussions and project review over renovating Las Tunas to help with upgrading an aging infrastructure, improving pedestrian safety, encouraging multi-modality and creat-

for reducing the number of travel lanes, to one in each direction between Cloverly and Golden West avenues, with back-in angled parking. After residents and local businesses gave their feedback, city staff presented to the Council last June a revised concept with two westbound lanes and

Also at that time, the City Council directed staff to explore the design concept from 2012 but with parallel parking. More information can be obtained by emailing latunas@templecity.us or calling (626) 285-2171

San Gabriel Mission Food Pantry by Denise Menchaca San Gabriel

“We are committed to help people in need, Senior citizens and Families with low income. We serve the San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rosemead, Temple City area. We are open every Sunday From 8am-10am at 428 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA. 91776. Your Nonperishable Food or Money Donation is greatly appreciated.” For more information, call (626) 457-3035

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Guest Commentary City of Temple City City Council & Planning Commission 9701 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA Dear City Council & Planning Commissioners, I wish to express my strongest objection to the proposed Downtown Revitalization projects to Las Tunas Drive that are now in discussion. As you know, many of the businesses on Las Tunas drive would be affected negatively during construction, and many after the changes were made. These negative effects will not only affect the walk in businesses, but also the numerous doctors and dentists offices that are along Las Tunas. Many of our patients are elderly and I have to assist them in and out of the office from their curbside parking. If construction were to last 20 or more months, many would not be able to come in for needed treatment. Even our healthy patients would have to search for parking so they could come in for treatment. How fair is this to our patients? That would be cruel and unfair not only to us, but to all our patients, and to all the doctors and dentists along Las Tunas. Every single one of the patients in our office (Dr. Martin) have said they flat out would not be able to come during construction. The estimated 20 months of construction would bankrupt many of the small businesses along the street. In this project, you are not thinking of others and are being inconsiderate of the numerous small businesses that cater to the healthcare of patients. (Not just our office, but everyone’s). In many ways, pushing through a project like this without considering the fiscal impact of the many businesses is a very selfish maneuver on your part if you choose to continue this idea. As everyone has said to me, this decision should be given to the community on the ballot and let US decide in a yes or no if this project should be continued or abandoned. If you choose to continue this project as proposed, our Temple City voting residents and patients will assure you will not receive their vote in the next election cycle. Sincerely, Denise Martin

Arts & Recreation Center Art Showcase by City of Baldwin Park Baldwin

Centro de Artes y RecreTattoo Parlor, located in acion Arcadia, California. He has 14403-B E. Pacific Avenue an extensive background in • Phone (626) 214-1601 • ETattooing, Illustration, Fine mail arc@baldwinpark.com Art, Graphic Design and Exhibit: “Las Tradiciones” has inspired many artists to By Johnny Quintana succeed at their craft. Las Show Dates: Monday, Tradiciones (The TradiFebruary 8 - Saturday, tions) showcases Johnny March 5 Quintana’s memories of his Opening Reception: Friyouth, his beliefs, the legday, February 12 from 5 PM ends and the myths that have - 9 PM (refreshments will be inspired him. His artwork is provided) culturally inspired and his The Arts and Recreation work displays a wide array Center in Baldwin Park is of rich textures and beautiful proud to present “Las Tradicolors that exude the life and ciones” an exhibit created by traditions of both Mexican the artist, Johnny Quintana. culture and art. Mr. Quintana is a graduate of Art Center College of Design. He is well known Courtesy by by many for his exceptional photos Johnny tattooing skills at Ink Shop Quintana

Annual State of the City Address for the City of Monrovia by City of Monrovia Monrovia

The Mayor and City Council of Monrovia provides an annual State of the City Address to report to the entire community on the most relevant issues and accomplishments the City has faced over the past year. Please see the links below to read Addresses from previous years.

The 2016 State of the City address will be held on February 8, 2016 at the Krikorian Premiere Theater in Old Town Monrovia.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Cathay Bank Distinguished Student El Monte High School

After a thorough search process, the City of El Monte City Council has appointed a retired El Monte Police Department lieutenant with a long history of committed service to the community as City Treasurer. Richard W. Thomas, a former Marine and a Vietnam veteran, dedicated more than 40 years to the El Monte Police Department as a lieutenant and reserve police officer. As the current Chairman of the City’s Enterprise Fund Committee, Thomas provides oversight for the Water and Sewer

Departments’ maintenance, operations, and capital improvement projects. He also conducts annual budget reviews for those departments prior to presentation to the City Council for approval. “I have known Mr. Thomas for many years and recommended his appointment previously to one of our oversight committees,” said Mayor Andre Quintero. “Not only has Mr. Thomas dedicated many years to helping ensure the wellbeing of this community, he has worked just as hard behind the scenes to optimize efficiency for various departments.”

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Walking the path of great lions before us, El Monte High School is proud to recognize Bao Tran for his academic achievement and perfect attendance. Bao is a sophomore excelling in all of his core classes. He is completing “a-g” courses and he is very talented in mathematics. He is maximizing his opportunity to collaborate with classmates and teachers. EMHS takes pride in promoting Bao’s success, as he becomes Future Ready.

As City Treasurer, Thomas is charged with protecting and managing City assets, maintaining banking relationships, administering the collection and receipt of City revenues and executing the placement of bond proceeds. Thomas joined the El Monte Police Department in February 1973 and held an exemplary service record until his retirement from full-time service as a lieutenant in December 2002. He continued to serve as a reserve officer through January 2015. “He’s someone who is passionate about our City and making it a better place to live,” said Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Martinez. During his tenure with the El Monte Police Department, Thomas served in various administrative and managerial capacities, including work as a Grant Coordinator, securing funding to support the K-9 training program, additional personnel and equipment, the formation of the traffic division and the creation of the School Resource Officer Program. “I’m very honored,” remarked Thomas. “El Monte and the people who live here are close to my heart. The opportunity to move into this capacity after having

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served as a peace officer for the city is very rewarding. I can’t wait to get started on this new and exciting chapter in my life.” Thomas was also integral in bringing effective air support to the El Monte Police Department. As lieutenant in charge of Air Support, he coordinated multi-agency air support operations and expanded air support operations through additional multi-agency contracts and the purchase of aircraft, including the first R-44 helicopter. Thomas, a father of four and grandfather of four, has always held safety as a top concern, in both his home and professional life. After retirement from full-time service, Thomas worked for the El Monte

City School District as a Disaster Management Consultant from 2003 until 2009. In this capacity, he developed emergency plans to meet requirements from both the State and Federal governments, developed and implemented response plans for each of the district’s school sites, and provided emergency response training to employees districtwide. As El Monte Police Department’s Emergency Services Coordinator, he prepared effective and lifesaving emergency response plans, engaged the community regularly in education for disaster preparedness and identified possible threats generated from 9/11 and served as Area D mutual aid coordinator for 15 law enforcement agencies.

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Recognition of Service to the Community of El Monte

Mr. Larry Aranda Garcia

Born and raised in Los Angeles California, Larry Aranda Garcia a graduate from Arcadia High School entered Barber College after High School, and just completed his credentials before he was drafted in the United States Army. He bravely served with the 1st Infantry Division and was awarded the Purple Heart during the Vietnam War. After his service to his Country, he began where he left off prior to his military service and successfully served the community of El Monte for 30 Years at Mikes Barber Shop. He now will be entering a new chapter in life as he will be retiring at the end of 2015.

He will be missed by many for the traditional razor cut or shaves, flat top, fades or just simple conversation about sports and current events. He is proudly recognized for his service to this Country and to this community. We wish him a wonderful and blessed retirement and enjoyment with his family and grandchildren for years to come.

Dirty Dancing at the Pantages Theatre by Micaela Cummings Hollywood

DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage Now through February 21, 2 Hours and 20 Minutes (Including Intermission) Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theatre All patrons must have a ticket Seen by millions across the globe, the worldwide smash hit DIRTY DANCING The Classic photo by Matthew Murphy

Story On Stage features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowdpleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”

8th Grader Wins Courtroom Artist Competition Two Years in a Row by Valerie Martinez El Monte

For the second consecutive year, El Monte City School District eighth grader, Kathy To, has won the Los Angeles County Mock Trial Courtroom Art Contest. This competition affords artistically talented students the opportunity to observe and participate in the Los Angeles County Mock Trial Program alongside their teammates who act as principals in a cast of courtroom characters in a simulated criminal case. Contestants observe their schools’ Mock Trials and create drawings of the courtroom scenes. To, a student at Frank Wright School, said she was debating with herself about which scene to choose and then ﬁnally decided on this one (pictured) because it was “picturesque”. This year’s winning submission was done with pastels and watercolors. Last year’s winning submission was done in colored pencils. All drawings were done in the courtroom at the time of the trial. To said she had about one hour to draw her sketches. Steve Sallenbach, Principal at Wright School is very proud of his student saying, “Kathy has a lot of talent and does beautiful work. Her talent is evident because she has won two years in a row.” This year, participation in

the Mock Trial Courtroom program included over 2,000 students in Los Angeles County. Student teams study a hypothetical case, conduct legal research, and receive guidance from volunteer attorneys in courtroom procedures and trial preparation. Students participate as lawyers, witnesses, court clerks, and bailiffs. The Mock Trial Program encourages young people to develop their analytical

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abilities and communication skills while gaining increased self-conﬁdence. The program was created to help students acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. The program currently involves 36 California counties.

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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian

So it is time for Super Bowl 50 (Roman numerals are a hassle sometimes) and this will be the forty-fourth time I’ve watched this game. In January of 1973, I was coming off my first season watching the NFL (the Rams went 6-7-1 under Tommy Prothro) and then I was told there was a thing called the Super Bowl. I was still learning the game, I didn’t know all the rules, and all I knew was that this game was for all the marbles. Being a marble player at school (do they still allow marble playing school?) I knew it was important. I watched it from start to finish and rooted for the Washington Redskins against the Miami Dolphins. That afternoon I learned the Dolphins were a great team, the Redskins were an overachieving team, Garo Yepremian was a bad passer, and I thought Washington cornerback Mike Bass was the greatest player ever. It was also while watching my very first Super Bowl that I learned something else…Football, for as powerful and wonderful as it is, is a brutal sport. Redskins All-Pro running back Larry Brown was the first football player I ever saw get completely upended. He was also the first football player I ever saw have his helmet popped off his head. I saw Larry Brown keep taking the ball and continuing to get up every time he was crushed. …And I fell in love with football. ***Eight months later the Los Angeles Rams started the 1973 season. I was a newly minted nine-year-old and excited about seeing my team playing in the Super Bowl. It didn’t happen. They lost to the Cowboys in the first round of the playoffs. I was certain it would happen in 1974…the Rams lost to the Minnesota Vikings in the second round. In 1975, they lost to the Cowboys again. In 1976, they lost to the Vikings. In 1977, they lost to the Vikings again and then, again, to the Cowboys in 1978. That is how a sports fan is made. Other things come and go, but your team is your team. From childhood, through adolescence, into adulthood your team, the team you fell in love with as a kid is something you can never, ever, shake. So when someone asks you why you care? This is

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why. Mid-Bits (Like Tidbits) ***The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed second baseman Howie Kendrick to a two-years/$20million deal. ***How does the Las Vegas Raiders sound? If I was a Raiders fan, I’d kind of like it. ***Detroit Lions wide receiver, Calvin Johnson, reportedly told the franchise that he plans on retiring. Johnson, 30, has played nine seasons in the NFL and still has four years and $67-million remaining on his current contract. Happy Birthday this week to: 2/3: Former San Gabriel cornerback Charles Hallinan turns 27. 2/3: Former Temple City archer Cody Dearth turns 20. 2/4: Former Arcadia head football coach Jon Dimalante turns 53. 2/4: Former Rosemead running back Matt Fregoso turns 23. 2/5: Arroyo alum Manny Santizo turns 28. 2/6: Former San Gabriel cornerback Marquez Dickson turns 28. 2/7: El Monte alum Rhonda Weidner turns young. 2/7: Former Temple City lineman Ben Rush turns 32. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below) Contact Joe at: joe@ midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter

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Local Wrestling After some physical matches, the Arroyo Knights boys wrestling team defeated the Gabrielino Eagles, 40-22, on Thursday at Gabrielino High School. The victory for the Knights not only avenged a painful four-point loss to the Eagles in 2015 but it also gave them a share of the Mission Valley League title. Arroyo boys wrestling head coach Can Tran (a legend on the mat Can Tran’s team is now 4-0 when he wrestled for the Knights) has his team undefeated in in league while Gabrielino Mission Valley League play. Photo by Joe T. fell to 3-1. teams on January 20. They the San Bernardino Freeway Arroyo’s JV also defeated meet again this Friday at (Interstate 10) will be held at the Eagles, 45-21, on ThursMonrovia. Bassett High School on May day. Alana Elliott and Michelle 13th. Montebello head foot***Slowly catching fire is Palfrey lead the Lady Wildball coach Pete Gonzalez girls wrestling in the CIFcats with 10 goals apiece. has signed on to coach to the Southern Section. The girls Temple City is currently South team. More informaregionals are set to begin in a three-way tie for third tion to come. this Saturday, February 6. place. Reminder About “Lions Among the top female In the Pacific League, Down Under” leaders is Baldwin Park’s Arcadia is 9-1 (12-3 overall) El Monte football standMikaela Loza, who is and tied with Crescenta Valouts Roy Barajas and Edranked number one in her ley Falcons for first place. ward Dominguez have been 189-pound weight class. The Falcons won the first selected to represent CaliforGirls Soccer Update meeting, 2-1, between the nia and play in the “Down The Gabrielino girls schools on January 22. They Under Bowl” in Australia in soccer team remains undemeet again in the regular June. feated in the Mission Valley season finale on February 11 Lions Head Coach Joel League with a 7-0 record at Crescenta Valley. Sanchez is attempting to (11-2 overall). South El Juniors Eden Hardy and raise funds to cover the playMonte 5-1-1 and El Monte Hannah Mushisky lead the ers cost. With air fare, food 4-2-2 are giving chase and Apaches in scoring with and board, the cost comes close the regular season this 15 and 12 goals respecout to $6,000 per player to week with games against tively. The duo has 27 of participate in this once in a Gabrielino. their team’s 52 goals on the lifetime event. In the Rio Hondo League, season. Monrovia is tied with San News Around the San For more information Marino for the league lead Gabriel Valley about donations, please with a 4-1-1 record. To give The newly created “Northcontact El Monte football an indication of how close South All-Star Game” coach Joel Sanchez at: joel. this race is the tie is from featuring local football sanchez@emuhsd.org or a 1-1 contest between the players north and south of (626) 444-7701, Ext. 1913.

Picture of the Week Temple City’s Ariana Pinedo (#22) and La Canada’s Mia LeClerc battle for control in Friday contest between the schools. The Spartans won a hard fought, 1-0, victory on LeClerc’s second half goal. The Rams are now 8-7-2 on the season. Photo by Doug Brown

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CIF-SS Approves New Playoff Format by Tim Peterson Long Beach

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The CIF Southern Section member schools approved a new playoff format Wednesday morning at its council meeting in Long Beach. The new playoff divisions will be based on

“Competitive Equity” for teams and not determined by leagues. Each school in each sport will be evaluated on an annual basis over their performance over the last two years. Regular season

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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson

I still don’t understand the Pro Bowl. There wasn’t any luster to it before when it was played at the end of the season, but now that it’s played the week before the Super Bowl it’s official, nobody cares. It was always an exhibition anyway but now the best players in the league aren’t even playing. Is it really a Pro Bowl or an All-Star game without Cam Newton? I mean it’s a nice vacation to Hawaii for the players involved but from purely a football standpoint there’s zero interest. While it’s true the NBA and MLB All-Star games are exhibitions as well, at least, you’re seeing the best players in the game. Whoever heard of an All-Star game without the players from the teams that are playing for the championship? Was it also necessary to scrap the AFC vs. NFC? It’s now Team Irvin vs. Team Rice. **Speaking of All-Star games, the Hall of Fame Game at West Covina didn’t provide much drama. The East jumped out early and never looked back in a 34-6 victory over the West. The East just seemed to be too big, too quick and too strong for the West. The West should have adhered to the old adage for AllStar games, never try to run wide. **By all accounts, Adrian Medrano is expected to be officially named the head coach at El Rancho on Tuesday. Not sure what took so long or everything that went into Medrano’s resignation at Bonita a couple of weeks ago, but come Tuesday he’ll be the HC for the Dons. **The Duarte job is still open but the guy that was let go, Travis Brown, has already landed in a new position. Brown is now the new head coach at Cantwell. No, Montebello Coach Pete Gonzalez isn’t going to Cantwell as was rumored or anywhere else for that matter. Expect a big announcement out of Monrovia in the next few days. I’m not at liberty to disclose anything yet but keep an eye on it. **For 22 years Los Angeles didn’t have a team but now that we do aren’t you getting the feeling that one is enough? I heard a collective sigh of relief from Rams fans when the Chargers announced they were staying in San Diego. When the Chargers name was brought up in press conferences it was usually met with a chorus of boos. And the Chargers are prob-

BOYS Tuesday, January 26 Hoover 66 Arcadia 49

That's my principle. Tim can be reached at: tim@midvalleysports.com and on Twitter @tspeterson40.

Gabrielino 52 Pasadena Marshall 20

Alhambra 57 San Gabriel 48

San Gabriel 49 Montebello 41

Edgewood 44 La Puente 41

Garey 67 La Puente 40

South El Monte 61 El Monte 58

Wednesday, January 27

As for the Raiders, well we don’t want them either. Vegas baby!

Glendale 60 Arcadia 52

Schurr 52 Alhambra 50

Flintridge Prep 65 Rio Hondo Prep 47

In San Diego, the Chargers are King. They have devoted fans who would hate to see them leave. Work it out in San Diego.

El Monte 42 Rosemead 25

Baldwin Park 60 Sierra Vista 55

Ganesha 71 Bassett 63

ably right to stay in San Diego. In fact, they should stay permanently. They will always be second fiddle to the Rams in LA - a mere afterthought to the team that LA fans wanted back all the time.

Blair 53 Monrovia 49

San Marino 52 Temple City 47 South Pasadena 68 Monrovia 56

Gabrielino 65 Arroyo 38 Pasadena Marshall 52 Rosemead 50 Rio Hondo Prep 60 Firebaugh 48 La Salle 78 Bell-Jeff 63

South Pasadena 61 Monrovia 57 Duarte 52 Baldwin Park 27

Thursday, January 28 San Gabriel Mission 45 Holy Family 38 Friday, January 29

Baldwin Park 64 Duarte 51

GIRLS

Arroyo 62 Mt. View 43

Tuesday, January 26

Gabrielino 73 Pasadena Marshall 36

Bishop Conaty-Loretto 28 San Gabriel Mission 25

Rosemead 65 El Monte 59

Flintridge Prep Prep 54 Rio Hondo Prep 36

La Salle 70 St. Monica 41

Temple City 53 San Marino 39

Sierra Vista 53 Azusa 17

Workman 85 Gladstone 43

St. Paul 55 Bosco Tech 44

Arroyo 26 Mt. View 23

Glendale 55 Arcadia 54

Cantwell-Sacred Heart 58 La Salle 45

El Monte 42 South El Monte 37 Gabrielino 47 Arroyo 16 La Canada 44 Temple City 25 Monrovia 54 Blair 28 San Gabriel 45 Alhambra 24

Arcadia 59 Hoover 28

Duarte 59 Gladstone 29

Thursday, January 28

Schurr 67 Alhambra 47

Rio Hondo Prep 72 Aspire Ollin Prep 28

San Gabriel 60 Montebello 33

Sierra Vista 52 Baldwin Park 35

Friday, January 29 La Canada 80 Temple City 56

Garey 59 La Puente 39 Bassett 41 Ganesha 24 Wednesday, January 27

'The Mid' Girls Basketball We know Duarte is terrific, but the rest of this field is actually looking pretty good as well. Teams three through ten are all interchangeable. They all might be one and done in the playoffs, but the reason these teams are competing is not on talent. For the most part the talent is the same everywhere in the San Gabriel Valley, but the difference is the coaching. These teams are successful because they are very well coached.

1. Duarte: 20-3 2. South El Monte: 16-5 3. Rio Hondo Prep: 12-4 4. Gabrielino: 14-6 5. Arcadia: 12-10 6.Temple City: 13-9 7. Bassett: 12-3 8. San Gabriel: 12-10 9. El Monte: 13-7 10. Sierra Vista: 9-9

Bassett 49 Garey 20 Saturday, January 30 Duarte 46 Rio Mesa 32

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Without missing a beat, Gabrielino keeps on rolling along with La Salle and Bosco Tech. The three schools have separated themselves from the rest of the pack. Rio Hondo Prep is good but they are not playing, nor beating, the best of teams. Temple City had a tough week dropping consecutive games. The bottom seven on this list (teams four thru seven) all look like one and done in the playoffs.

1. Gabrielino: 19-3 2. La Salle: 15-6 3. Bosco Tech: 14-7 4. Alhambra: 13-9 5. Temple City: 14-8 6. Rio Hondo Prep:

14-6 7. Arroyo: 11-11 8. Baldwin Park: 11-9 9. San Gabriel Academy: 11-6 10. Bassett: 9-8

It’s All East at West Covina by Tim Peterson West Covina

Cole McDonald threw for a touchdown pass and ran for another as the East rolled to a 34-6 win over the West in Saturday night’s 37th Annual Hall of Fame Game at West Covina High School. Already leading 20-0 in the third quarter McDonald, from Sonora, found La Serna’s Anthony Garcia for a 12-yard score. Later in the third McDonald did it with his legs on an 11-yard touchdown run to cap a 60 yard, 9-play drive to account for the final score. McDonald was named MVP for his efforts. The

East went up 6-0 in the first quarter on a 7-yard run by Sonora’s Jacob Fimbres. They made it 14-0 in the second quarter when Mikey Dean from Chaffey took a pass from Charter Oak’s Kamden Brown and scooted around the corner 24 yards for a score. The defense got into the act on the next series when on the first play of the possession for the West, Isiah Flowers of Ayala, reached up and picked off a screen pass by Rosemead’s Steven Nava and returned it 26-yards for the pick six and it was 20-0

It was tough sledding at times for former South El Monte/Cathedral running back Marcos Lopez and the West.”—Photo by Duane Barker

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Any ﬁnancial or emotional entanglements won’t be so easy to extract yourself from, so press pause if you’re uncertain. Better to hold out for the best than to settle.

Gemini

Step back and assess: Are you being the best friend, lover, partner, coworker, you can possibly be? What goes around comes around, so do any work to repair or rebuild a bond that’s on shaky terrain.

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No ﬁlters! Express yourself without a kilobyte of censorship. Speak your truth, as it’s probably on the tip of your tongue anyway.

Libra

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You could ﬁnd yourself considering some unusual options, which could involve changing factors important to your lifestyle. Think carefully before plunging in.

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As the saying goes, your words can be forgiven but not forgotten. Be conscious about the impression you make, especially if you’re meeting someone for the ﬁrst time.

Capricorn

Let the magical mystery tour begin! Work an air of mystery to your advantage. Leave others guessing, it will make you that much more alluring.

Aquarius

Pull back the curtain a bit. Your cool exterior could be an obstacle to gelling with an important group. Let them inside your world by revealing a few details about who you are.

Pisces

Open mind, open doors. If you haven’t plugged into this limitless mentality, start now. It won’t take much to switch you into an abundant mindset.

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If your child will be 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2016, MVSD invites you to register your child in its outstanding full day kindergarten program. Children turning 5-years-old between September 2, 2016 and March 2, 2017 are invited to register in MVSD’s Transitional Kindergarten program.

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LA MATRÍCULA COMIENZA EL 9 DE FEBRERO

Si su niño(a) cumple 5 años de edad antes del 1 de septiembre, 2016, lo invitamos a que lo inscriba en el gran programa de Kínder de día completo. Niños que cumplen entre el 2 de septiembre, 2016 y el 2 de marzo, 2017 lo invitamos a inscribirse en el programa de Kínder Transicional.

Los Estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Mountain View disfrutan de: 3 Escuelas limpias y seguras 3 Maestras/os Altamente Calificados 3 Código mandatario para el uso de uniformes a través del distrito 3 Programas excepcionales de alfabetización temprana 3 Programas amplios de aprendizaje de tecnología 3 Una gran variedad de programas de enriquecimiento académico 3 Un ambiente que fomenta la educación superior 3 Programa de Construcción de Paz en la Comunidad 3 Programa excelente de educación y participación para padres 3 Programas gratuitos de desayuno y almuerzo 3 Programas educativos sobresalientes después de escuela y apoyo educativo

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:

All Interested Parties

FROM:

City of El Monte Planning Division

LOCATION:

Citywide

APPLICATION:

Code Amendment No. 745

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of El Monte is proposing minor revisions to the Municipal Code for the following Chapters: 15.07 (Public Art); 17.06 (General Regulations); 17.08 (Parking Requirements); 17.14 (Nonconform ing); 17.22 (Design Review); 17.24 (Conditional Use Permits); 17.32 (R-1A Zone); 17.34 (R-1B Zone); 17.36 (R-1C Zone); 17.38 (R-2 Zone); 17.42 (R-4 Zone); 17.45 (Mixed/Multiuse Zone); 17.54 (C-3 Zone); 17.85 (Density Bonus); and 16.26 (Subdivisions). In addition, there are zoning map amendments for the following properties: 12334 Denholm (APN 8109-011-009); 10050 Garvey (APN 8103-032-034); 3571 Lexington Avenue (APN 8579-027-013); 9585 Garvey (APN 8581-038-016); 11028-38 Basye Street (8569022-011 through 017); 11027 Lower Azusa Road (APN 8538-002-019); and 9628, 9634, 9640 Lower Azusa (APN 8592-001-027,005,006). The Planning Commission will make a recommen dation to the City Council, with the City Council making the final decision at a future public hearing

APPLICANT:

City of El Monte

ENVIRONMENTAL An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative DETERMINATION Declaration (MND) have been prepared for the AND PUBLIC project in compliance with the California REVIEW PERIOD Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Initial Study and related documents are available for review and comment beginning February 3, 2016 with the comment period ending on February 22, 2016. A copy of the documents are available for public viewing at El Monte City Hall West – Planning Division or on the City’s website at: http:// www.elmonte.org/Government/EconomicDevelop ment/Planning/EnvironmentalDocuments.aspx PLACE OF HEARING:

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record, strength of schedule and playoff performance will be used to determine what division the teams will be placed in. Each school will be advised in August on an annual basis as to what division they will be in. The proposal, which will be effective for the 2016’17 year, was approved by a vote of 74-10 with one abstaining. The new playoff structure will affect every bracket sport in the CIF-SS including football, baseball, basketball and soccer among others. With the power rankings being updated each year, it would be possible to have six different teams in one league in six different divisions. CIF-SS commissioner Rob Wigod said that the new format, although not a finished product, will be around for the long haul.

Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the Mitigated Negative Declaration and proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 7:00 p.m. El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Jennifer Davis; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at jdavis@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Jennifer Davis at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on Wednesday, and mailed on: February 3, 2015 MID VALLEY NEWS

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only score of the night when Erick Hernandez of Burroughs hauled in a 42-yards pass from Flintridge Prep’s Andrew Tsangeos. Hernandez made a great over the shoulder catch before sprinting to paydirt. The West had trouble getting things going offensively putting five times on the night and turning the ball over three times. Hernandez was named MVP of the West for his TD reception and Rancho Cucamonga’s Nathan Thomas of the East was named lineman of the game.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-669460-CL Order No.: 150120672-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SUNNY H. LUONG AND TIFFANY LUONG LY Recorded: 3/14/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0581677 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 2/24/2016 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $65,430.99 The purported property address is: 3626 MAXSON RD UNIT A, El Monte, CA 91732-2864 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8549-015-029 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same

lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916.939.0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-669460-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-669460-CL IDSPub #0100436 2/3/2016 2/10/2016 2/17/2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2016006699. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 986 PHARMACY 2035 S. MYRTLE AVE. MONROVIA CA. 91016 LA COUNTY.

File No. 2016007330. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A C LOCK & KEY 10625 E. GARVEY AVE EL MONTE CA 91732 LA COUNTY.

Registered Owner(s): J S PARK 2035 S. MYRTLE AVE. MONROVIA CA. 91016

Registered Owner(s): J ANTONIO VALLES GANDARILLA 16521 E LAWNWOOD ST. LA PUENTE CA. 91744

This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name on J S PARK, TITLE; PRESIDENT.

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name on J ANTONIO VALLES GANDARILLA , TITLE; OWNER.

Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Meekie Fisher, Deputy Published The Notice: 1.13.2016, 1.20.2016 1.27.2016, 2.3.2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that My Self Storage Space formally known as Wells Cargo Self Storage at 901 W. Service Ave., West Covina, Ca. 91790 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after February 23, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following. FERGUSON, MICHEL CORPORATE, TS STAFFING ILOILO, TRACY POMPA HERNANDEZ, FERNANDO BERNAL, PRECIOUS Hall, Jr., Richard Meza, Sergio R. Enriquez, Lalana Chavez, Gregory J. Diaz, Nicole Gallegos, Lydia Jacot, Tana Lange, Chris LAWRENCE, AMEER LOPEZ, JOHN Lopez, Julio Mendoza, Yadira Nolasco, Luis Odell, Gilbert Reyes, Ricardo Rivera, Sergio Sabelis, Rembrandt Weatherspoon, Wilbur Yanez, Abel E. ARIFIN, RIDWAN Carmona, Jose De Jesus Cresswell, Lori Johnson, Natasha MARTINEZ, RAUL MEHAIN, JEFF NUNEZ, EDWARD J. Nunez, Jose M. Price, Stacey Estany, Elizabeth C. Lee, Tama Nuno, Jocelyn Pena, Brenda M. Perez, Veronica Ramirez, Juan C. Ridgel, Jamar 2/3/2016 & 2/10/2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORINA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES POMONA COURTHOUSE 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 EAST DISTRICT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: KS019601 PETITION OF JOSE GUADALUPE ZARAGOZA FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jose Guaadalupe Zaragoza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 2. Present Name: JOSE GUADALUPE ZARAGOZA Proposed Name: WILLIAM MASON ZARAGOZA 3. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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Entertainment Corner

Whittier Center Theater with Beach Boys & Eagles by Oscars.org National

2016 promises to be a year of new musical opportunities for the Whittier Center Theater in Old Town Theater. A venue used mostly for LIVE community theater productions in this quiet little town, the theater dipped it’s toes

into the cool and vast pool of the tribute band world in 2015 with two productions showcasing the best of these entertainers. Robin Fox and her Foxtail Entertainment company promises world class entertainment

starting with last weekend’s show, “Where The Desert Meets The Sea – A Tribute to the music of The Beach Boys & The Eagles.” Starring Chris Farmer who has toured with Jan & Dean, Mike Love & Timothy B. Schmit making Chris well versed in Beach Boy/Eagles music and accompanied by guitar players Ricky Lewis & Aaron Broering (also keyboards) & David Logeman on drums the band splits the show into

two sets. Beginning with a set of Beach Boy hits and a couple of deep cuts then after a well-deserved intermission, blankets the audience with the timeless rock of Eagles hits. And in the wake of the loss of Glen Frey, the music of the Eagles played live made for a wondrous

night of classic rock. Foxtail Entertainment’s Robin Fox promises more magical music when the world famous “Just Imagine – A tribute to the life and music of John Lennon” comes to the Whittier Center Theater sometime in May 2016. Details coming soon.

Tech Bits

Apple Pay and Andriod Pay by Glen Maldonado National

You see it more often than you know as people are now holding their wallets in their phone case. Well let’s take it a step further and leave your cards at home. Apple Pay and Andriod Pay lets you leave your wallet at home, but we suggest you still take it with you. Driver’s

Smartphone. But remember, you need a Smartphone with internet to make it work. With over 100 million Smart- phones sold last Christmas, a lot of you probably have one. Apple Pay just takes a few minutes to set up. Open your wallet app and take a photo of your

El Monte Aquatic Center Opens 2016 Registration Saturday by Chelsea Dickerson El Monte

licenses are pretty much the only thing that needs to be left in your wallet and can’t be displayed on your phone.

Your car insurance has an App most likely and your bank cards and credit cards have Apple Pay or Andriod Pay depending on your

card and Apple does the rest. All you have to do is input those security numbers from the back of the card. Andriod is the same. They both use NFC (Near Field Communications) to send information to the debit machine. Technology is really catching on as banks are now making their ATM’s this year contactless. Don’t worry you can still use your card, too. It’s only matter of time before you really won’t have to bring your wallet with you anymore. Hurry up DMV.

In El Monte, residents don’t have to wait for the sunny, warm days of spring and summer to have a little fun in the pool. The City’s broad menu of year-round aquatics programs will continue throughout the winter season, thanks to the City’s beautiful heated indoor pool. Registration for 2016 begins at the El Monte Aquatic Center, 11001 Mildred St., on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for residents, and open registration will be held the same day, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The City has not only seen the continued support

of its lesson programs, but also growing enthusiasm for some of its water and floor aerobics and the junior lifeguard program. The El Monte Aquatic Center is accessible for

the physically challenged. Wheel chair ramps, steps and a chair lift are readily available. For more information, call (626) 580-2213.

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Universal Studios Celebrates Lunar New Year by Annick J. Downhower Universal City / Universal Studios

It’s the Year of the Monkey! In honor of Lunar New Year, Universal Studios is offering theme park guests a special celebration now through February 14. Once inside the theme park gates, guests should head to Universal Plaza for the festivities. They will ﬁrst see red lanterns swaying in the breeze and be greeted by banners announcing the Lunar New Year. Inside the arches of the plaza are blossoming plum trees and the sounds of Chinese music. Guests are encouraged to write wishes on lucky red paper and attach them to the ﬂowering branches. Twelve banners representing the Lunar New Year zodiac animals are placed around the courtyard. Each banner is topped with a beautiful painting of an animal and shows the birth years and personality traits associated with that symbol. Guests are encouraged to take a photo with their birth

year’s banner and post it to social media. Since he is a monkey, children’s book and TV character Curious George has been chosen as Universal’s mascot for the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the sign of the monkey (years 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016) are known for being clever, lively, charming and, like Curious George, highly inquisitive. Guests can pose for photos in front of a traditional gate with smiling Curious George who wears a red and gold vest especially for the occasion. Approximately every hour, the music changes to a Transformers theme and anticipation ﬁlls the air. Onlookers gasp in astonishment as 12-foot tall Megatron appears. He speaks Mandarin phrases in honor of the New Year and strikes poses for photos with fans of all sizes and ages. Also inside the plaza is a

food truck offering a special Lunar New Year menu. Choices include egg rolls, dim sum, hot dogs topped with kimchi or pineapple, and special red-frosted New Year’s oversized doughnuts. Both the egg rolls and the pork-ﬁlled dim sum are delicious snacks! There is plenty of seating for guests to enjoy a quick bite. As a special treat, on Saturday, February 13 the Five Continents Arts Troupe from Shenzhen and Hello Khongzi will be featured. Five Continents’ performers will present dances and acrobatics. Both will appear at Universal only on February 13. Theme park admission is required to enjoy all of Universal’s Lunar New Year celebrations. While inside the park, be sure to peek at Hogwarts Castle and the Hogsmeade entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which will open April 7.

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The Finest Hours by Glen Maldonado National

On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS

Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside

the tanker’s sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word of the disaster reaches the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass., Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff orders a daring rescue mission. Despite the ferocious weather, coxswain Bernie Webber takes three men on a lifeboat to try and save the crew against seemingly impossible odds. The film stars Chris Pine (Star Trek), Holliday Grainger (Cinderella), and Casey Affleck. The actors faced extreme conditions to achieve what we see on the silver screen. They shot in the ocean in very low temperatures. You can’t help but shiver in some scenes. The film was directed by Craig Gillespie known for directing my favorite “Lars and the Real Girl” and he also directed Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm.” The film is based on a book and after seeing the film I want to read it. Scott Silver is one of the writers and he is best known for “8 Mile.” The film takes you back to the 1950’s and is nostalgic. The movie has some suspenseful killer scenes, but the ending seems too simple for the long journey. “The Finest Hour” leaves you

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