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Parkview School Celebrates America at 39th Annual Americanism Parade by Michele Earle El Monte
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Everybody loves a parade - especially Parkview School’s Annual Americanism Parade! This was evident as hundreds of spectators lined Elliott Street on February 26 to watch the school’s 39th Annual Americanism Parade. “50 Nifty States” was the theme for the parade which featured a line-up of enthusiastically patriotic students, marching bands and distinguished guests proudly marching in honor of the U.S.A. Each classroom represented one of our great states and students proudly waved posters and props depicting their state. First graders in Sandra Urias’ class represented Indiana and zoomed down the parade route as race cars for the famous Indianapolis 500. Mardi Gras was the theme for third graders in Christy Mendoza’s class who tossed
purple, gold and green Mardi Gras beads as they marched and cheered “Let the Good times Roll!” representing the state of Louisiana. Joining in the patriotic celebration were El Monte Mayor Pro Tem, Bart 50 Nifty States was the parade’s theme and first graders in Sandra Urias’ class had a fun time zooming down the street as race cars as they represented Indiana Patel, Council and the famous Indianapolis 500. Member Victoria Martinez they marched by. Enthusiincredible marching bands and Council Member Juastic parade watchers lined and auxiliary units from Mt. ventino Gomez, along with the street learning several View High School, El Monte Mountain View School Disfacts about each state from High School, Madrid Middle trict School Board Members, parade Master of CeremoSchool and Kranz IntermediAdam Carranza, Veronica nies, George Schonborn who ate School, the El Monte PoSifuentes and Patsy Sutley. provided an informational lice Department, Parkview’s Several other distinguished and humorous commentary. Head Start students, THINK guests sat in the grand stands Taking part in cheering on the students as the parade were the Americanism Parade continued on page 5
Flash Floods and Mudslides Present Concerns for Local Residents by KTLA.com Glendora
Crews work to control storm damage in Glendora on Friday, Feb. 28. (Credit: KTLA) The flash flood warning had been issued for the Colby, Madison, Madre and Williams fires burn areas, according to the weather service. Crews worked to remove mud from a residential property in Azusa on March 2, 2014. (Credit: KTLA) Of the approximately 1,000 homes that were threatened by mudslides in the area impacted by January’s Colby Fire, Ed Heinlein’s house in Azusa was the only one that was yellow-tagged by authorities. The designation meant that only cleanup operations were initially allowed at the property. But he had plenty of
help – neighbors, work crews, and even elected officials contributed to the effort to make the residence inhabitable once again. “There’s been about 150 people,” Heinlein said. “And you can see – there’s tractors, there’s bulldozers, there’s fire trucks. There are more people working here than I’ve seen in my entire life. Unbelievable miracle.” In light of the potential dangers posed by living in the foothills, he was asked if he ever considered moving away. “Who would want to leave Azusa Canyon?” he replied. “You can’t tell I live in L.A., because there’s all these mountains around me. You would never know there’s 10
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million people out there. It’s ing anywhere. We’re here.” wonderful. It’s a great city, The mandatory evacuagreat place. tion was rescinded for Ridge “I’ve got 50 avocado trees View Drive at 11:45 a.m. up there, and my friends,” Sunday. Highway 39, which he added, pointing toward bisects Azusa, was also his backyard. “We’re not go- Flash FloodsMudslides continued on page 14
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This weekend's storms brought over 11 inches of beautiful, fresh new snow to Snow Summit. We have great coverage on all open runs, so come enjoy a fun day of skiing or snowboarding- you'll be glad you did! See you on the slopes! LOOK AHEAD: UPCOMING EVENTS for Big Bear and Snow Summit • Wednesday, March 5 • Uniform Days: To say thanks to those who serve, all active duty military, firefighters, EMS and police officers can take their valid work identification to any Snow Summit or Bear Mountain ticket window to receive $38 lift tickets. • Thursday, March 6 • Uniform Days: To say thanks to those who serve, all active duty military, firefighters, EMS and police officers can take their valid work identification to any Snow Summit or Bear Mountain ticket window to receive $38 lift tickets. • Friday, March 7 • Check out one of KROQ's popular DJs spinning tunes at the Stage at Bear Mountain. • Saturday, March 8 • Ride for a cause! On March 8, the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) Ski-a-Thon returns at Bear Mountain. Funds raised support USARC's ongoing operations at Bear Mountain. • Also on March 8, hundreds of scout troops from all over Southern California will head to Bear Mountain to participate in the Scout Merit Badge Day. • Check out Latino 96.3's DJ spinning tunes at the Stage at Bear Mountain. • Sunday, March 9 • KROQ Storms the Mountain with live performances from Kongos, Bad Sun, and a DJ set by KROQ's very own DJ Jeremiah Red. Snow Summit • Saturday, March 8 • The 18th Annual Victor Alvarez Race and Silent Auction returns to Snow Summit on Saturday, March 8. Proceeds from the popular prostyle giant slalom race and silent auction will benefit the Snow Summit Junior Race Team.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen When it Rains, it Pours. How true. After wishing so long for rain that we so badly needed, we certainly did get more than our fair share this past week. It is so nice to see buildings and streets washed clean. A Reminder: Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9, 2014. Even though we do not have any holidays in March, it is a busy month and is designated as Youth Art Month, Colorectal Cancer Month, National Women’s History Month, Read Across America Day; Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, March 2nd, California Arbor Day celebrations the week of March 7-14, American Diabetes Alert, International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8th and a fun day to look forward to is St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17th, Irish or not! When Women Succeed, America Succeeds. An Economic Agenda for Women and Families will be presented by Congresswoman Judy Chu, on Monday, March 10. Congresswoman Judy Chu is hosting the women empowerment event here in the 27th District at California State University, Los Angeles in the Golden Eagle Ballroom, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles. Doors will open at 8:30 AM and the program will begin at 9:00 AM. Special Guest Speaker will be House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and local women will contribute personal stories. Young women in the community are encouraged to attend this important event. Due to limited space, RSVPs are required by Email: RSVP.ChuEvents@mail. house.gov or phone: 626304-0110 by Wednesday, March 5th. Many women from the San Gabriel Valley attended the GFWC-CFWC San Gabriel Valley District Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, February 22nd at the Radisson Ontario Airport Hotel. “STARLIGHT DREAMS FASHION SHOW” presented Fashions by Magnolia of Arcadia. Models were all members of various Women’s Clubs within the San Gabriel Valley. Music for the Fashion show was played by the beautiful strings of “SENARA.” Traditionally, before the Fashion show begins, the KINDNESS ANGELS are honored and given recognition for their kindness to others. Each local club is allowed one honoree. Those
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honored were: Enedina Tamaya, Baldwin Park; Nancy Engler, Covina; Ruth Van Korlaar, Diamond Bar; Gini Bickner, Duarte; Toby Kahan, East Valley; Traci Wallach, El Monte; Gloria Boone, Hacienda Heights; Cindy Charles, La Crescenta, Mary Dickinson, La Puente; Margaret Alley, Montebello; Barbara Rush, Monterey Park; Edna Gardia, Pio Pico; Margaret Doyle, Walnut Valley and Rosa Spence, West Covina. Kindness Angel Chairman is Mary Matson. The Luncheon Blessing was given by SGVD Spiritual Values Chairman Shirley Lane, A Patriotic Moment given by SGVD Public Issues Chairman Sandra Taylor, who then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Welcome to all given by SGVD President Mavis Hansen. Fashion Show Chairman was Rosemary Morabito, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LA CRESCENTA WOMAN’S CLUB on being honored as “The Organization of the Year” by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. President of the LaCrescenta Woman’s Club, Carol Huntwork accepted the Award, presented by Crescenta Valley Chamber President Leonard Ghazarian and Chamber Executive Director Michele Sierra. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club works hard throughout the year to support many community needs through donations and scholarships. There are 25 Women’s Clubs within the San Gabriel Valley, one in your community or very close by. Programs offered are: ARTS, including Music, Crafts, Creative Writing and Photography, Communications and Public Relations, Community Improvement, Conservation, Domestic Violence Awareness, Education, Home Life, International Outreach, Leadership, Legislation, Public Issues and Women’s History. Advocates for Children and awarding many scholarships yearly, for students who seek higher education and women returning to the work field. No matter what your interest, there is something for you. For locations or further information you may phone 626-441-6231or Email:mavishansen6@ gmail.com . Enjoy your day…see you soon, somewhere AROUND TOWN
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Entertainment corner Oscars Make History by Glen Maldonado Hollywood
For the first time in history, the Oscar for Best Director went to a Latino. Alfonso Cuarón is the first Mexico born Latino to win the Oscar. His film Gravity won 6 more awards that night; another Oscar for Cuarón was for Editing. Its other big awards were for Cinematography and Original Score. Gravity did not win Best Picture or any acting awards. This year’s Best Picture went to 12 Years a Slave and it was a well-deserved win. If Gravity would have won, it would have been the first Sci-Fi movie to ever win the award. Not even Star Wars or 2001: A Space Odyessy has won that award. Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor went to the movie Dallas Buyers Club. Jared Leto won Best Supporting Actor and Matthew McConaughey won for Best Actor. Matthew McCaughey beat Oscar nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Christian Bale. This will be Leonardo DiCaprio’s 4th loss and many fans were outraged online about the outcome. On the Best Supporting Actor and Actress side, things were fierce as well with the nominees. Meryl Streep broke records with having received her 18th nomination, but failed to win. The Oscar for Best Actress instead went to Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine. In Best Supporting Actress, Lupita Nyong'o beat this writer's best bet, Jennifer
Lawrence to win the Oscar. But I have to say, her acceptance speech was good and of course, her acting was the best. Spike Jonze won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the film Her. Best Adapted Screenplay went to 12 Years a Slave’s, John Ridley. Best Original Song went to Frozen (Let It Go) and Original Score went to Gravity (Steven Price). This year’s animated film went to none other than Disney's Frozen, with no real competition it was a given fact it would win. So how well did I do in predicting the Oscars? I picked Best Picture and Best Actor
and Supporting Actor, but I failed when it came to Best Actress and Supporting Actress. I picked Best Director and Cinematography failed at Best Animation, however I got both screenplay categories. How well did I do? I won 7 out of 10 of my predictions. How well did you do in predicting the Oscars? Tell me what you think about the Oscars. On facebook.com/glensmr and for more info on up-to-theminute films and gossip, listen to Glen's Movie Review Sundays and Tuesdays at 7pm at midvalleyradio.net.
Muscle Cars and Street Machines are Taking Over Southern California
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Muscle cars and street machines are taking over Southern California for a weekend of vintage fun at the Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 23 at the Pomona Fairplex. This exciting event will feature thrilling vehicle obstacle courses, tire burnout contests, pro car builders, live music, games and more. I thought this might be a fun event for your readers. Additional details are below, let me know if you need a cool photo. Thank you!
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‘Time Jockey ’ L.A. SUBURB by Joe Castillo
City of Alhambra …. Known as the ‘Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley,’ Alhambra has long maintained its status as the one of the first suburbs of Los Angeles. Originally incorporated in 1903 and then chartered as a Los Angeles, California city in 1915, Alhambra has a long and distinguished history beginning before the Spanish arrived in the 1770’s. The indigenous people known as the Kizh occupied the San Gabriel Valley in abundant numbers, and were later recruited by the Spanish to build the San Gabriel Mission as well as cultivate the fertile lands of the valley. With the Portola Expedition, came more Spanish and Mexican settlers. As a result of this growth, men like Manual Nieto would receive a land grant of 300,000 acres for being a member of the 1769 Portola trek north through California. The Spanish established a series of Missions throughout California and when Mexico won independence from Spain in 1820, possession of California changed hands again. This was followed by the United States defeating Mexico, who then claimed California as its own. The year was 1846 and California was already home to a growing number of American settlers. In 1841, Benjamin Wilson, a young trapper and trader from Tennessee, came west to Southern California. A member of the Workman-Rowland Party, Wilson would become influential in the development of Alhambra. Already a wealthy man, Wilson was on the way to China but could not find a boat going his way. Intrigued with the San Gabriel Valley, he decided to join the Workman-Rowland caravan, both of whom were going west to reunite with their families. Wilson met and married Ramona Yorba, the daughter of Bernardo Yorba, owner of the large land grant Rancho Santa Ana. Wilson and Ramona had two children but after eight years, Ramona died unexpectedly. Four years later, Wilson married Margaret Hereford and they had four children together. One was a daughter named Ruth Wilson, who would marry George Patton, Sr., and eventually become the parents of World War II General George Patton, Jr. Wilson had acquired large amounts of land throughout Southern California
including sites which today include UCLA, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Alhambra and San Pedro. Seeking to develop the land into housing projects, Wilson started to carve out various housing tracts. He named one of his early projects, the Alhambra Tract, named by his daughter Ruth, the future mother of General Patton. At the time, Ruth Wilson was reading ‘The Alhambra’ by Washington Irving. Wilson’s son-in-law, James de Barth Shorb, an educated engineer, developed a plumbing system to provide water to all of the houses built on the Alhambra tract. The feature became a popular attraction to new home buyers and soon the development was sold out. A second tract named Alhambra Addition was established and the same results followed. Through housing development projects, the name Alhambra was introduced into the San Gabriel Valley and has remained a part of Southern California since 1874 ….
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Kiwanis Honors Longden Elementary School Students by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from the Longden Elementary School. Accompanying the students is their teacher Mr. Greg Shahoian. Mr. Shahoian has been teaching in the District for 16 years. Amir is 11 years old and has three brothers and sisters. He enjoys singing and dancing. Amir said, “The best things about Longden are the best teachers ever, its very big, and it is filled with kindness.” The best thing that ever happened
was surviving heart disease first-place medal in swimwhen he was first born. His ming. His personal goals are personal goals are to build a stop bullying, build a rocket, homeless church and shelter get into the Junior Olymfor the homeless, be on the pics for swimming, get into honor roll, audition for the algebra class, and get better X-Factor someday, and go at language arts. to USC. Jillian is 11 years old and Henry is 11 years old and enjoys hanging out with her has a younger sister. He friends, and playing volleyenjoys swimming. Henry ball. Jillian said, “The best said, “The best things about things about Longden are Longden are the great teachthe great teachers, the great ers, it is bigger than any education I receive, and its school I have attended, and always safe.” The best thing it’s fun to learn.” The best that ever happened was thing that ever hapKiwanis Club continued on page 6 pened was getting a
San Gabriel Bell and Martin E. Weil Awards Winners Announced by Fang-zhou Zhou San Gabriel
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This year, the San Gabriel Bell and Martin E. Weil Awards recognize designers, architects and property owners who have designed and constructed exceptional buildings that promote and improve the unique character of San Gabriel’s residential and commercial neighborhoods. The City of San Gabriel has selected the following winners for the Bell and Martin E. Weil Awards:
• Commercial Remodel – 460 Madera St. • New Commercial – 800 E. Valley Blvd., 1635 S. Del Mar Ave., 138 N. San Gabriel Blvd. • New Residential – 1400 Prospect Ave. • Martin E. Weil Award – San Gabriel Millrace Relocation, San Gabriel Union Church Landscaping and Sanctuary Restoration The winners will be recognized for their accomplishments in local community building and historic preservation at a City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4. About the San Gabriel Bell and Martin E. Weil Awards The Bell Awards were
established to honor local projects that have improved the city’s economic and architectural vitality. Four years ago, the Martin E. Weil Award was incorporated into the program to recognize exceptional historic preservation and/ or conservation projects. A panel of architecture, planning and design professionals visit the project site of each nomination and make evaluations based on the City’s design guidelines and award criteria. For more information, contact Assistant Planner Fang-zhou Zhou at 626.308.2806, ext. 4626 or fzhou@sgch.org.
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Not The Beatles but an Incredible Simulation by Sal Gomez National
As a life-long Beatles fan with a rather large collection of Beatles memorabilia in hand and locked away in storage I do have one regret. I was too young to ever experience The Beatles LIVE and in concert. It wasn't until I turned 49 years of age that I realized a boyhood dream when I attended a Paul McCartney concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Luckily for Beatles fans like myself we do have some incredible “tribute” acts that tour the country and the world. Right here in Southern California we are privileged to have more than one tribute act geared towards honoring those lads from that far off land called Liverpool England. The most famous of those tribute acts originated here in Los Angeles back in 1997. The Fab Four have toured the country and the world. They are considered by many to be THE most faithful and talent tribute band of their type to ever grace a stage. The band members have changed over the years but today are headlined by
it's founding member Ron McNeil as John Lennon, Ardavan Sarraf as Paul McCartney, Erik Fidel as Ringo Starr and the only true Liverpudlian in the band, Gavin Pring as George Harrison. Saturday night on Feb 22, 2014 The Fab Four played the beautifully restored Art Deco Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. I have only experienced the Fab Four on one other occasion but as before they did not disappoint their very enthusiastic crowd. As a Live Band these four talented musicians are spot on with their playing and singing those very familiar Beatles harmonies. Probably more important than all of that, they are four very nice guys. I had the chance to sit down with them before the Saban Theater show for a short Q&A and so...this is how it went: Q - (SG) What's life like for the members of the Fab Four in this magical year celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles U.S. television appearance on Ed Sullivan? A- (Erik) “BUSY! We got to do a lot of cool things in NY. We were also in DC on
the anniversary of the legendary Washington Coliseum show.” (Ardy/ Ron) “We are thrilled and so enthusiastic to play Beatles songs every night, however the 50th Anniversary of Ed Sullivan show has re focused the worlds attention on them and those of us paying tribute to them.” (Gavin) “Life has been very, very hectic these past few months for the Fab Four, it's been a crazy build up to the actual date (February 9th) and we found ourselves pretty close to the location on the night... So we added the actual three songs that the Beatles performed live on the Ed Sullivan show to our regular show and they went down a Rory Storm with the New
England audiences... “For every face in the crowd In fact this whole year we see with a smile, the is shaping up to be a great more we know we're doing year for us and we're just the right thing. You'd be dead happy to know that hard pressed to find 4 guys the Beatles are as relevant who play everything LIVE and as popular today as they on stage and never let up for were "all those years ago." being as perfect as we can, Q- (SG) Are there any that's what The Fab Four has songs in the Lennon/Mcalways thrived on. Detail. Cartney or Lennon or McWe are some of the biggest Carteny or Harrison catalog Beatles fans around. We althat are particularly fun to ways wanted to be the band play on stage? that WE ourselves would Not The Beatles continued on page 12 A – (Ardy/Ron)
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Together staff, parent volunteers, maintenance staff and Parkview School retirees. Serving as Grand Marshals were former Parkview principal, Anamarie Sanchez and retired library technician, Frances Mathis, who along with Parkview’s Teacher of the Year, Ramona Chandler waved to the crowd as they were escorted down the parade route atop convertible cars. “This parade is a great community event that we all look forward to each year,” said Lillian Maldonado French, MVSD Superintendent. “I appreciate all of Parkview’s team for putting together such a wonderful event for the entire community.” The parade is a beloved tradition for many El Monte community members who attend year after year. “We come every year!” said Maria Miramontes, whose house is right across the street from the grand stands. “My children went to Parkview School and we watched them march in the parade and now my grandson is going to school here and we have loved
Representing the great state of Louisiana, third graders in Mrs. Mendoza’s class showcase Mardi Gras as they march down the parade route.
watching him in it too. It’s a beautiful parade and we wouldn’t miss it!” “The parade is such a wonderful community tradition and it is truly inspiring to see the children show their pride for the U.S.A.,” said Luz Hernandez, a regular the annual event. “Their patriotism brings tears to my eyes,” she added. The Americanism
Parade is the culminating activity to a month of patriotic research, writing, language and drama activities Parkview students participate in during February encouraging their appreciation of America and its freedoms. “The parade is so much fun! I love being in it,” said a very happy 2nd grader. “We got to play the
drums and it was fun waving to the crowd. They cheered really loud for us and it was cool.” Parkview’s principal, Sylvia Rivera appreciates the great community support the parade continues to receive and is happy the tradition continues for the students. “The students love this parade, and so do all of us
here at Parkview! It’s wonderful to see the great community support we get and watching our students show their patriotism and have so much fun is truly priceless. We are happy to work on the parade each year and be able to create life-long memories for our students.”
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Uruguay Bound " The Sea Rebel " • Dwain C. Crum •
Dwain Crum “The Sea Rebel”, was born in Pasadena, CA and a lifelong resident of Rosemead, CA. Retired after 29 years as a history teacher at Rosemead High School. Dwain is fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling around the world. (Freelance Correspondent) It's now the year 2014, and my 204 day trip around the world is a thing of the past. Some people ask me "How do you top that?" and I really don't think that you can. Although last year, on the Sea Princess, I met a man named Trevor and his wife who were on their 8th world cruise. What I am doing this year is taking a 49 day South American cruise on Princess Cruise's ship, the Crown Princess. I will be going to 8 countries that I have not yet visited (I've now been to 60) as well as some that I've been before. My main goal of this trip is to visit
Uruguay. While many of the passengers have their sights set on Rio, Buenos Aires and even the Falklands as the main highlight, for me the target is Uruguay. Why Uruguay, you might ask. Uruguay was where my grandfather, Carlo Cravea, was born and raised. He was born in Salto, Uruguay and raised in Montevideo, Uruguay prior to living in Italy and then coming to Los Angeles, CA in 1909. All that happened over 100 years ago. Since I don't fly, and since the Crown Princess leaves out of Ft. Lauderdale, I will begin my trip by rail.
Just like in 2013, I will start my trip by taking AMTRAK'S Sunset Limited to New Orleans, Louisiana. The rail mileage from Union Station is 1,995 miles. I will then continue my journey in the Crescent City on the Mississippi. The “Crescent City,” “The Big Easy,” “The City that Care Forgot” or as my friend David says "Nawlins." Photo Blog - http://searebelcolon.tumblr.com You can also find me on Facebook
Rosemead High School to Host Marine Drum and Bugle Corps by Anne Donofrio Rosemead
"The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, will present its 80th anniversary Music in Motion drill program Sunday, March 9 at 3 pm at the Rosemead High School stadium. This presentation is part of the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, which includes the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and Color Guard from historic Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. The smash hit, You Can’t Stop the Beat, from the award winning Broadway show Hairspray opens this
year's program followed by a percussion feature from the golden age of ragtime, Xylophonia. Next is an original work composed by drum corps director Major Brian Dix in celebration of this ensembles 80-year musical voyage. Based on the theme America, the first half of the program closes with Birth of a Drum Corps. A medley from Elmer Bernstein’s iconic motion picture soundtrack, The Magnificent Seven, opens the second half followed by Brian Setzer's big band treatment from his 1980’s pop hit Rock This Town.
Closing this year’s program is the National March of the United States, John Phillip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever. "Rosemead High School is honored to be hosting this performance," said Principal Dr. Brian Bristol. "We hope you will join us." The performance is free to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis and seating is limited. Please contact Rosemead High School at 626-286-3141 for more information.
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going to Seattle to visit her whole family. Her personal goals are to do better in school, build the tallest building in the world, read more, be better at math, and become the best she can be. Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their
photo will also be published in Temple City Life, Mid Valley News, Temple City Tribune, and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisorg.
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Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Arcadia High School by Ryan Foran Arcadia
The first living person to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War spoke to nearly one thousand students and teachers at Arcadia High School on Thursday. Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta was recognized with America’s highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty, for his heroic actions in Afghanistan after advancing into enemy fire while under attack from the Taliban, and rescuing one of his fellow sergeants who was shot and being dragged away by two enemy soldiers. “The medal represents the bravest men and women that I’ve ever met in my entire life, and people that have given their lives so I can be born free,” Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta told the audience inside the Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Staff Sergeant Giunta, who has also been awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, talked with students and staff at Arcadia High School as a part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program in partnership with the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Foundation and the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Staff Sergeant Giunta shared his powerful story as part of “Lessons of Personal Bravery and Self-Sacrifice.” He talked about the concepts of courage, commitment, sacrifice, patriotism, integrity, and citizenship. He also advised the students to not be afraid to fail, take advantage of the amazing opportunities life will provide, and he stressed the importance of selfless leadership. “Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta's talk was a powerful and inspirational detailing of his personal bravery and self-sacrifice,” said Kay Kinsler, who serves on the Arcadia Unified Board of Education. “It was a fabulous lesson and opportunity for our students to see and meet a true hero in this day and age.” There are only 76 living recipients of the Medal of Honor. Staff Sergeant Giunta received a phone call from President Obama notifying him that he was selected for the prestigious honor.
Forensics Showcase to Highlight Student Success by Ruthie Retana Whittier
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Nominations Open for Second Annual Music Educator Award by Shari National
Kent Knappenberger Of Westfield Academy And Central School In Westfield, N.Y., Recognized As Recipient Of First-Ever Music Educator Award Knappenberger And Nine Finalists Receive Cash Honorariums, With Generous Support And Resources Provided By The GRAMMY Foundation®'s Education Champions Box Tops For Education®, Converse, Disney Performing Arts, Ford Motor Company Fund, Journeys, Microsoft Surface, And Universal Music Group
Central School in Westfield, N.Y., was announced as the recipient of the first annual Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy®and the GRAMMY Foundation®. Knappenberger was recognized during the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards® telecast in a segment featuring President/CEO of The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation Neil Portnow along with multiGRAMMY-winning artist John Legend and GRAMMY Foundation Honorary Board Chair Ryan Seacrest. A total of nine music teachers from nine cities across seven states were finalists for the award. In total, more than 30,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states. WHAT: The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation, this special award was announced last year on the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards by Portnow, Seacrest and six-time
WHO: Applications for the second annual Music Educator Award™ are currently online; to nominate a teacher, visit GRAMMYMusicTeacher.com. The deadline to nominate is March 31, 2014. The application process will adjust each year to allow the broad array of effective teaching styles and methods used in the discipline to be recognized and awarded. The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators. Teachers are also able to nominate themselves. Nominated teachers will be notified and invited to fill out an application. Kent Knappenberger of Westfield Academy and
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What's in the Stars?? Aries Your early adoption of some gadget or catchphrase on Monday will have positive repercussions for you throughout the week and might set you on a new path.
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Gemini You'll be thinking and operating on a deeper level on Monday. You'll take your current interests somewhere you hadn't expected to go.
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FANVIEW By Joe Torosian Brave New World “I believe the downfall of this generation (insert dramatic music here) will be based on the hypocrisy we are currently being asked to instill in our young people. We do not keep score anymore because we don't want little Johnny or little Sally to have his/her feelings hurt. So there are no more scoreboards, no more strike outs, no more winners or losers, no more "our team sucks," therefore there is no more ‘I will work harder to improve.’”---Arroyo head football coach Jim Singiser
Mason Bryant (currently attending Penn) turns 19 3/8: Former Temple City QB Morgan Hatch turns 23 (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line below)
Questions The Los Angeles Lakers are 20-39 and 141/2 games out of the last playoff spot in the NBA’s Western Conference with 23 games remaining. Does coach Mike D'Antoni get to come back next season for encore?
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Please Do... If the San Francisco 49ers are having problems with head coach Jim Harbaugh and his three consecutive NFC title game appearances, including one trip that ended with a Super Bowl date, please, by all means, let him go to the Cleveland Browns. Harbaugh is 41-14 in three seasons and for some reason folks want to return to the days of Mike Singletary and Mike Nolan. It reminds me when Los Angeles Rams fans were upset with then head coach Chuck Knox because his offense wasn’t exciting enough. In Knox’s first three seasons he went 36-11 with three playoff appearances, three division titles, and two NFC finals appearances. I tell you, sometimes, people don’t know what they want. Department of Income Inequality:
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, one of the top five closers in Major League Baseball, is slated to make $512,000 this season. Dodger pitcher Josh Beckett is scheduled to earn $15,750,000. Nice.
Things to Keep an Eye on: Early scheduled baseball and softball games were rained out this past weekend. Everything, weather permitting, gets back on track this week. Happy Birthday this week to:
3/7: Former South El Monte WR Tommy Cogburn turns 24 3/8: Former Monrovia WR
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Nine Years Ago This Week... by Staff Writer Temple City
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On March 8, 2005 Temple City’s Ryan Tucker went the distance, throwing a no-hitter, and beat the St. Francis Knights 1-0. Temple City scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the fourth when Devin Dearth knocked in
Mike Mendoza. Tucker then made the run stand by striking out 10 and walking only two. For the season Tucker would go 7-5 with a 1.19 earned run average, ten complete games, and 132 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings
of work. In June he would be drafted in the first round of the MLB Draft by the Florida Marlins and embark on a professional career that saw him make his big league debut on June 8, 2008.
‘The Mid’ Girls Softball Top 10 (2013 results in brackets) 1. South El Monte Eagles (17-6):
Junior Ashley Diaz is the best player in the Mission Valley League. MVL title won’t be enough for South this season.
5. Duarte Falcons (18-5): The pitching of Madelaine Tickey keeps this team in the hunt, but they need a replacement for Mary Rose Magnolia.
2. Monrovia Wildcats (14- 6. Rio Hondo Prep Kares 10): (15-4): All the underclassman that made this team dangerous a year ago, make it a title contender this year. Keep an eye on Adrienne Guerra. 3. Arroyo Knights (12-9): They lose Mayra Helguera’s pitching but return a host of thumpers.
The Kares are the defending champs in the Prep League, they open the season at Hesperia Christian. 7. El Monte Lions (6-12): Sophomore Seanna Jimenez might be the best player in the Mission Valley League.
4. Arcadia Apaches (18-7): 8. La Puente Warriors (12-7): Richard Klumpp is the new softball coach. Senior Reina Barba gives up very few runs and is
part of the reason why LP will contend. 9. Sierra Vista Dons (195): Might be forced to take a step back while younger talent develops. 10. Temple City Rams (14-14): Rio Hondo League champs have to find a way to replace their best hitter (Haylie Roach) and best run producer (Ciara Schnyder). Others: Alhambra Moors (13-8): Until they find some pitching Moors are going to lean heavily on sophomore Faith Torres and her bat.
January March 30, 05, 2013 2014
The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
What? Burbank's Hector Valencia resigned? But he's still staying on as an assistant? Who's getting promoted? Who's taking the Diamond Bar job? What's going on at Monrovia? I'm hearing plenty of names but still no announcement. Who's the frontrunner at Baldwin Park? Looks like La Mirada found a replacement for Kevin Dillman at quarterback. Christian Lara transferred in from Santa Fe. Talk about manna from heaven. Speaking of La Mirada, San Jose State has offered class of 2015 WR/ DB Tony Brown. It's football of course so we all want to know the scoop, but for this week let's take a break from the gridiron to talk some hoops. Last Friday night was high school basketball at its finest. The entire game I kept thinking...this is what it must be like in Indiana. There was a hand-made sign at the entrance saying “sold out.” I've never seen that before. The gym at Maranatha High School was indeed sold out for the CIF semi-final matchup between La Canada and St. Francis. Standing room only doesn't do it justice. Yes there were people standing but also sitting. Kids of maybe 12 years and younger lined the south end of the floor. They were all lined up sitting on the floor just two feet from the baseline beneath the basket. I was surprised that the officials didn't move them back. There wasn't an empty space in the folded down wooden bleachers on either side of the court. Every basket, rebound, turnover or call was met by an explosion of cheers by the Spartan or Golden Knight faithful depending on which way it went. You couldn't hear yourself think let alone the person sitting next to you. It was the best basketball atmosphere I've ever been to and it wasn't close. The St. Francis and La Canada chants were very creative especially on the La Canada side. After a Spartan player scored on a driving lay-up they bellowed throughout the arena “He's a Mormon! He's a Mormon!” Another time they serenaded “No Tuition! No Tuition!” in reference to St. Francis being a private school. Very creative indeed. The game was supposed to be played at St. Francis but was moved to Maranatha to accommodate the fans. The proximity of the two schools, a semi-final
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playoff game and a Friday night all contributed to the perfect storm. It was absolutely crazy. I mean there was one guy- a photographer- dressed completely in camouflage. St. Francis overcame a fourth quarter deficit with an 11-0 run to ultimately win 56-53. But it wasn't until the last ten seconds that the game was decided. The Golden Knights proved to be the better team on this night but one other thing was also proven. Fans in the San Gabriel Valley do care about high school basketball. Friday night, semi-final, 7:00 pm. If you schedule it correctly, they will come. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson 40.
‘The Mid’ Girls Softball Top 10 continued (2013 results in brackets) Gabrielino Eagles (11-10): Senior Maite Reece makes this team a threat. Baldwin Park Braves (7-15-1): A young team a year ago needs to come of age in 2014. San Gabriel Matadors (8-17): Offensive potential is there, but they have to find pitching. Mt. View Vikings (4-12): Open this week at San Gabriel. Rosemead Panthers (3-16): The Panthers open with Baldwin Park on Thursday (3/6).
‘The Mid’ Boys Baseball Top 10 (2013 results in brackets) 1. Sierra Vista Dons (186): Return their top three hitters, solid pitching, and expectations of advancing beyond the second round of the playoffs.
Tough loss to El Monte in first round of playoffs in 2013 still bugging LP.
Mt. View Vikings (10-15): Senior Richard Ward provides the offense, but the Vikes need a stopper.
2. Alhambra Moors (20-7): Team batting average last season was .291, team ERA was 1.64. Can anyone remember a time when the Moors weren’t good?
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3. Monrovia Wildcats (176-1): The hitting is there but the Wildcats will need (senior) Nick Esparza and (junior) Brian McConnell to have big years on the mound for deep playoff run. 4. Arcadia Apaches (20-9): 9. San Gabriel Matadors (9-12-1): Head Coach Nick Lemas always keeps this team in Daniel Guerrero, a senior, the hunt, but they lost an hits, pitches, and probably awful lot to graduation. runs the popcorn stand between innings, but he’s 5. Arroyo Knights (13-9): going to need help. Lots of talent, always a contender. 6. Baldwin Park Braves (23-6): The Braves will compete, but graduation has taken away the horses that advanced them to the third round in 2013.
10. Duarte Falcons (1313): Participating in Don Lugo Tournament this weekend.
7. El Monte Lions (13-12): Others: Return a lot of sticks, but Rio Hondo Prep Kares (11-12): need to find a second arm to help Johnny Alvarez This team will struggle early, but could find itself 8. La Puente Warriors by the middle of April. (12-11): Playoffs? No.
South El Monte Eagles (10-13): The Southmen need to find some pitching. 2013 team ERA was over five. Rosemead Panthers (814): Like a lot of teams, they need a stopper on the hill. Senior Matt Campos and sophomore Angel Lopez Jr. are players to watch. Temple City Rams (7-171): It was a hard fall for this team in 2013. Rob Nelson is the new HC, and (junior) Gabe Juarez is probably the team’s best hitter and pitcher.
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enjoy seeing. I think we did just that. Always learning, always pushing each other to be better.” (Erik) “It's always fun playing "specialty shows" where we do a lot of different and unusual material. I personally have fun w/ Day in the Life.” (Gavin) “Oh yeah, my favorite part of the show is when we perform some of George's songs in a medley... It's particularly interesting because Ron and Ardy are no longer on the stage... lol.” Q- (SG) What is it like for you as musicians to step out on that stage and play this iconic music that audiences know so well and love? A- (The Fab Four) “It never gets old bringing this amazing music to people every night! How can you go wrong playing The Beatles and seeing smiles ear to ear?” (Gavin) “It's the best feeling in the world!!! You know, we can never be the Beatles but for a few short minutes we all forget our problems and we can see the audience singing every word and those songs just bring so much joy to people... it truly is magical...” Q- (SG) OK...one last question: When your not
playing or rehearsing for Fab Four performances or shows, what kind of music do you like? (Erik) “A shuffled playlist on my iPod can be anything from big band to funk to 80s punk rock! One of my favorite groups besides The Beatles is Radiohead (also Brits).” (Ardy/Ron) “Easy one finally! Ha. Ron is a huge MONKEES , JELLYFISH, DURAN DURAN fan. I (Ardy) love QUEEN, KISS, MOTOWN. Separately a few of us also have written and continue to write original music. Who knows, one day maybe we'll put some together as a band.” (Gavin) “Wow, great question, I don't listen to the Beatles all the time because you know, we do it for a living so it's gotta stay fresh but in my spare time I'll listen to Oasis (best Beatles tribute band ever), Crowded House and Neil Finns solo career, The Verve, everyone knows "Bitter sweet Symphony" but they had some great album tracks as well and err lastly, a duo no one knows called Ezio... Basically an acoustic duo that tours the UK singing about love and loss... very uplifting!!” As this writer has often
said many times before when asked about The Fab Four, the old tag line for that late 1970's Broadway stage show Beatlemania should be resurrected as. “The Fab Four...not The Beatles but an incredible simulation.” For more information on he band and where they will be performing please visit: www.thefabfour.com or visit their facebook page at www. facebook.com/fabfourband
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WSGV SELPA COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) - On Special Education The WSGV (West San Gabriel Valley) SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is and shall be composed of parents of individuals with exceptional needs enrolled in public or private schools, pupils and adults with disabilities and others specified in (Ed Code 56192). At least the majority of such committee shall be composed of parents of pupils enrolled in schools participating in the Local Plan and at least a majority of such parents shall be parents of individuals with exceptional needs (Ed Code 56193). WSGV SELPA member districts are Alhambra USD, Arcadia USD, Duarte USD, EL Monte City SD, EL Monte Union High SD, Garvey SD, Monrovia USD, Mountain View SD, Rosemead SD, San Gabriel USD, San Marino USD, South Pasadena USD, Temple City USD and Valle Lindo SD. The CAC serves in an advisory capacity to our Governing School Boards in the WSGV SELPA. The CAC is also part of the governing structure of the SELPA and shall have the authority to fulfill its responsibilities per Ed Code 56194, but need not be limited to. What is a SELPA? In 1977, all school districts and county school offices were mandated to form consortiums in geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries. Each region, SELPA, developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services. Every SELPA is required by state mandate to have a CAC. Meetings provide up to date information on issues that impact our children and give input on district policies and the Local Plan. Not to mention a great opportunity to connect and network with others. PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR REGULAR MEETING TIME 6pm to 8:30pm Month/Year Day/Date Meeting Location March 2014 Monday the 10th EL Monte Union High School District Board Room April 2014 No Meeting – Spring Break No Meeting – Spring Break May 2014 Monday the 12th EL Monte Union High School District Board Room June 2014 Monday the 30th EL Monte Union High School District Board Room August 2014 Tentative dates Saturday the 9thor16th CAC Retreat 11am–2pm Valle Lindo SD Board Room Questions? Contact - Sylvia Youngblood WSGV SELPA CAC, Chairperson @ (626) 401-1101 or via e-mail, yea06@sbcglobal.net Note: Translation is available please RSVP for specific language translation needed.
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regional, and state boards including the Rio Hondo College Foundation Board and the California Alliance for Child and Family Services. He is a past elected Trustee for the Whittier City School District, and has provided keynote addresses and motivational presentations internationally and even once on a cruise ship. “The theme is always student success,” said Forensics Speech and Debate Program Coordinator Libby Curiel. “The panel discussion is centered on how forensics speech and debate intrinsically supports the Student Success Initiative.” The showcase, which is open to the public, is designed to highlight the hard work of the Forensics Speech and Debate Team, as well as celebrate their success. Last year’s gold award-winning national speaker, Rio Hondo College student Steven Villescas, will perform. “An event such as this is a benefit to both students
and the community,” said Rio Hondo College Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss. “On one hand, it will provide an example for students to aspire to, and the community will gain a better understanding of the program.” Students who perform at the showcase will use their experience to prepare them for the National Tournament, scheduled for April 2014 in Denver. Nationals feature roughly 1,000 speakers from 80 colleges and universities across the country. “Rio Hondo College forensics students are recognized as some of the best speakers in the country,” said Dean of Communications and Languages Dr. Robert Holcomb. “We hope the entire community will take the opportunity to see how talented these students are, and gain a better understanding of the value that forensics speech and debate programs brings to our entire campus and the community as a whole.”
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LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
days of the date of first publication of this
Trustor(s): RUDI SUGIANTO, A SINGLE
Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to
MAN Recorded: 12/13/2007 as Instrument
convey title for any reason, the success-
No. 20072736461 of Official Records in the
ful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy
office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES
shall be the return of monies paid to the
County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2014
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall
at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the
have no further recourse. If the sale is
fountain located in Civic Center Plaza,
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser
Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted.
400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA
at the sale shall be entitled only to a re-
91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other
turn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-13 and Modification No. 22-13
charges: $417,664.58 The purported prop-
shall have no further recourse against
REQUEST:
erty address is: 11837 FERRIS RD UNIT B,
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel
Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previ-
No.: 8567-005-035 NOTICE TO POTEN-
ously been discharged through bankruptcy,
Conditional Use Permit to legalize a 306 square foot residential addition to an existing single-family residence within the C-2 (Retail Commercial) zone; and a Modification to reduce the required offstreet parking requirement from a 2-car garage to the existing attached one-car garage. The project is located within the C-2 (Retail Commercial) zone. The request is being made pursuant to Chapter 17.24.46 and Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
TIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid-
you may have been released of personal
PROPERTY LOCATION:
ding on this property lien, you should under-
liability for this loan in which case this let-
4738 Riverview Avenue/ APN: 8575-003-015 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).
stand that there are risks involved in bidding
ter is intended to exercise the note holders
APPLICANT:
at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on
right’s against the real property only. As re-
a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the
quired by law, you are hereby notified that
Brian Chen 32 W. Magna Vista Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007
highest bid at a trustee auction does not
a negative credit report reflecting on your
CONTACT PERSON:
Same as Applicant
automatically entitle you to free and clear
credit record may be submitted to a credit
PROPERTY OWNER:
ownership of the property. You should also
report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms
be aware that the lien being auctioned off
of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY
Grace Investment Co. P.O.Box 1545 Temple City, CA 91780
may be a junior lien. If you are the highest
BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 1 – Existing Facilities)
bidder at the auction, you are or may be re-
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
sponsible for paying off all liens senior to
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
PLACE OF HEARING:
the lien being auctioned off, before you can
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
receive clear title to the property. You are
Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141
encouraged to investigate the existence,
5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-
priority, and size of outstanding liens that
645-7711 For NON SALE information
may exist on this property by contacting
only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login
the county recorder’s office or a title insur-
to:
ance company, either of which may charge
statement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318
you a fee for this information. If you consult
Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-
either of these resources, you should be
590627-CL IDSPub #0062395 2/26/2014
aware that the same lender may hold more
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AGAINST
YOU,
http://www.qualityloan.com
Rein-
TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Modification Committee Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Pursuant to law, the Modification Committee hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
Modification No. 20-13
REQUEST:
A Modification to reduce the first story side yard setback from the required 10 feet to 5 feet and second story set back from 12 feet to 7’-6” to allow the construction of a new 2,099 square foot residence. The subject property is improved with a single family residence on a 6,000 square-foot parcel located in the R-3 (Medium Density MultiFamily) Zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
3325 Washington Avenue /APN: 8579-009-016 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
APPLICANT:
Helen Luu 1139 Glenview Road West Covina, CA 91791
OWNER:
Helen Luu 3325 Washington Avenue El Monte, CA 91731
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorically Exempt (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the decision of the City Modification Committee, 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 Modification Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact the Planning Division at (626) 580-2090. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. City of El Monte Modification Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modification Committee Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
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reopened. The city’s police department urged drivers to “use caution when traveling on this road, as their may still be some lingering debris, mud or rocks.” Glendora’s emergency protocol was lowered from red level to yellow level as of 6 a.m., for all properties north of Sierra Madre Avenue between North Yucca Ridge Road and Little Dalton Wash. “These areas have the highest risk of being impacted by flooding/debris flows from rainfall due to the loss of vegetation in the foothills,” the Glendora Police Department said in a statement. Rain-related parking restrictions remained in effect, and residents were directed to remove vehicles, trash bins and other obstructions from streets and travel lanes. The evacuation orders had been in place since Thursday, after the first of two thunderstorms moved across the foothill region. In nearby Monrovia, a similar order was downgraded to an advisory evacuation Saturday night.
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. 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 the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 580-2090
Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
Amendment of Title 17 (Zoning) and Title 5 ( Business License and Regulations) of the El Monte Municipal Code
ISSUE UNDER CONSIDERATION:
A city initiated amendment of Title 17 (Zoning) and Title 5 ( Business License and Regulations) of the El Monte Municipal Code prohibiting the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana within the City of El Monte.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
Citywide
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Exempt from CEQA – 15061 (b) (3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall East Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the decision of the 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 the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on:
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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