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Army and Navy Academy’s 103rd Commencement Ceremony by Paige Maslen San Gabriel Valley

The 103rd Commencement of Army and Navy Academy, a private military boarding school in Carlsbad, California, was held on Saturday, June 7, 2014. There were 67 graduating Cadets in the Class of 2014, including: Hao Huynh of El

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Monte (91732), Eric Lin of Rosemead (91770). Eric Young of Temple City (91780); Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation Seal Bearer Status. The 2014 Commencement speaker was Lieutenant Colonel Mark Duffer, USMCR (Retired), a graduate of Army and Navy Academy’s Class of 1984. Lt. Col. Duffer served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, during which he completed several deployments and received the Meritorious Service Medal, Strike Flight Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two letters of commendation, and various unit and personal awards. Lt. Col. Duffer is currently a Boeing 737 Captain with the world’s leading airline, United Airlines, based in Los Angeles, California, where he flies both domestic and international routings

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throughout the Americas. He is a co-founder and partner in Victory Diesel, LLC, a Fort Worth based biofuels corporation, as well as partner and Board of Directors member with Minnesotabased Instant Wireless Interpretation (IWI), LLC. Lt. Col. Duffer emphasized the importance of character and values, two touchstones of the Academy, and how they are the keys to future success. Major General Arthur M. Bartell, USA (Retired), President of Army and Navy Academy presented diplomas to the graduates. Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is

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Hao Hyunh - Center - in Commencement Procession

a private not-for-profit institution that provides an academically robust, characterbased education for young men, grades 7 through 12. It is the only private boarding

school in San Diego County and the only private military academy for high school-age students in California and surrounding states.

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by Scott Hettrick San Gabriel Valley

Arcadia High School culminated yet another amazing year with a graduation ceremony at Santa Anita Park Wednesday, June 11, 2014, that showcased the best of the best. Graduation Day for Arcadia High School seniors June 11, 2014 at Santa Anita Park. Photo courtesy of Arcadia School District. A day earlier, students from the high school’s Associated Student Body (ASB) announced a donation

AHS Associated Student Body from 2006-2017 donates $100,000 at School Board meeting to be used for Performing Arts Center and video scoreboard at Salter Stadium. Photo courtesy of Arcadia School District.

of $100,000 to the Arcadia Unified School District from students past, present and future. The next day, 901 seniors participated in the pomp and circumstance of

graduation ceremonies in more astounding, the averfront of thousands of famage Grade Point Average of ily and friends in the histhis class is 3.34, and the avtoric and iconic grandstands. erage SAT scores were 1846, That’s more than 99% of the entire senior class. Even Arcadia High continued on page 6

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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Dear Fathers, your day of being KING, being pampered and gifted by your children is now over and something to look forward to for next year. Saturday, June 21st is the official First Day of Summer. Time to make plans for vacations, if you haven’t already, and make plans for all those who are now out of school, who will need summer activities as well as the many graduates who are now job seeking. Many of the cities Parks and Recreation Departments and City and County Libraries are offering marvelous daytime activities for youth of the communities. Let’s not forget about our pets, many who have heavy coats and might be more comfortable with a haircut for summer and of course, remember to have a cool place for your animal and keep them supplied with fresh and cool water. The City of El Monte is partnering with the Society for California Veterinary Vaccine Care to host a low cost Rabies Vaccination and Microchip clinic on Wednesday, June 18th at Lambert Park, 11431 McGirk Avenue, El Monte. Cats from 6 to 6:30 pm and dogs from 6:30 to 8pm. Microchips will cost $25.00. This includes AVID Pet registration and 24/7 Pet Lost and Found Hotline. De-worming for dogs or cats will cost $13$15. Available vaccines for dogs include rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and Lyme. Cost between $10 and $19. Cash only! Pet owners must be at least 18 years old to participate. All pets must be on leashes or in carriers and only healthy and non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. Each vaccine has a specific minimum age requirement. The rabies vaccination will be good for one year. Additional clinics will take place on September 10th and December 10th. For further information: www.scwc.com or phone: 877-872-9738. El Monte Friend O’Garden Club held their monthly meeting on Friday, June 6th at the Norwood Library, 4550 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Meetings begin at 11:30 am and members are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and dessert are provided. The meeting was conducted by President Steve Heimple. On Monday, July 14th a planning meeting will be held at the home of Sandy

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Fout. Tours and Programs for the year will be decided. President Heimple installed the following Officers for the 2014 – 2015 year: Sandy Fout – President, David Siegrist – First Vice President, Lucy Alba and Esthela Siegrist – Second vice Presidents, Virginia Chipp – Secretary, and Rita Cazares – Treasurer. Those installed were presented with a red carnation bouquet. Appointed by President Sandy Fout were: Mary Jo Kolakoski – Parliamentarian, Mavis Hansen – Arboretum Representative, Blanca Figueroa – Historian and Photographer. There will be no Monthly meeting in July due to the Fourth of July Holiday. Friday, August 1st will be the next meeting. There is no charge for the meeting or program. Guests are always welcome. The City of El Monte will host one of the largest Job Fairs in the San Gabriel Valley on Friday, June 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Grace T. Black Auditorium in the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue. The El Monte Job Fair will be a great opportunity to meet with more than 50 employers ready to hire. Organizers estimate that there will be thousands of jobs ready to be filled and several Fortune 200 companies will be attending. Last year the event was attended by more than 3,000 participants. Human Resources Representatives will be on hand to offer resume critiques and online application access will be available. Current event sponsors are: Valley Vista, Wal-Mart, Managed Career Solutions, Olivarez Madruga and the El Monte Police Association. The Job Fair is hosted by the City of El Monte, in participation with the State of California Employment Development Department, Los Angeles County Department of Social Services and the Los Angeles County Office of Education. For further information: 626-580-2001. Lots to do, see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN

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Summer Family Fun Point Mugu State Park by JoAnne Disney Point Mugu

Point Mugu State Park is located in the picturesque Santa Monica Mountains. Point Mugu has “five miles of ocean shoreline, with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands and two major river canyons.” The beach is about 15 miles south of Oxnard on Highway One at 9000 W Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. What can you do at Point Mugu? Well for starters you can camp. But due to the popularity of the park, you must make reservations far in advance. At Point Mugu State Park there are many fun activities such as hiking, bird watching, bicycling, snorkeling, surfing, swimming, surf fishing and of course picnicking. It is a beautiful place to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery. There are three

from city noise and pollution and need that special place to unwind, check out Point Mugu State Park. It is the perfect place to get rejuvenated and not that far from home. For more information about Point Mugu State Park call (310) 457-8143.

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South El Monte High Assistant Mountain View High Principal Named a Distinguished Students Attend Woman of the Year UCLA Shadow Day by Anne Donofrio-Holter

Mountain View High School students recently visited the UCLA campus, along with students from four Los Angeles Unified School District schools, where they took part in the annual Latinas Guiding Latinas (LGL) Shadow Day. Latinas Guiding Latinas is "a non-profit organization designed to provide K-12 students from the East Los Angeles and El Monte area with additional resources to develop their prospect for higher education." Mountain View High School students Jessica Mendoza, Dapnee Hernandez, Aida Saravia, Angela Peralta, Stephanie Reyes, Mariana Pichardo, Daisy Ojeda, Destiny Cendejas, Ayleen Ruelas, Angela Espinosa, Jocelyn Soriano, Nancy Garcia and Viviana Pizano attended various workshops, listened as a panel of UCLA students answered their questions and participated in team

building activities. The students then toured the campus and shadowed UCLA students during their morning classes to expose them to the daily life of a university student. Consistently focusing on graduation rates and social responsibility, LGL continues to motivate students to fulfill their potential in their daily lives while giving back to their community. "The UCLA student panel answered questions specifically submitted by our students," said Mountain View High School teacher Michael Weller. "They also received information on financial aid they could take home to their parents and ate in the dining halls." "It was a great experience," said one Mountain View High School student. "I learned a lot and it was exciting to be on the UCLA campus."

by Anne Donofrio-Holter

Olga Lopez, South El Monte High School assistant principal, has been named a 57th Assembly District 2014 Distinguished Woman of the Year by Assemblymember Ian Calderon. In honor of Women's History Month, each year Assemblymember Calderon honors distinguished women who have made a difference in the community. "I was surprised and humbled to be chosen to receive this award," said Lopez. "There are many wonderful and hard working women in our community who deserve this award. They serve as an inspiration for me to keep on working to improve the lives of our students and community members." Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Lopez immigrated with her family to the United States when she was eight years old. A graduate of East Los Angeles College

and Azusa Pacific University, Lopez holds credentials in teaching, counseling, and administration, as well as a Master of Education degree from Point Loma Nazarene University. Beginning her career as an instructional aide in the Migrant Education Program, during her tenure with the El Monte Union High School District, Lopez has also served as a teacher and dropout prevention counselor. She is president of the South El Monte High School PTSA, a volunteer with the San Gabriel Boys and Girls Club and donates time to other civic organizations and projects. "I strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others on a daily basis," said Lopez. "I have been blessed to have been mentored by great women such as my mother and women

educators. Because of these women, I feel that it is now my duty and responsibility to pay it forward and hopefully inspire more women in our schools and community to work hard towards their goals and achieve their dreams." "Ms. Lopez is just one example of the outstanding educators in the El Monte Union High School District," said Superintendent Nick Salerno. "We congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition." "Each of the honorees serves as role models in their respective communities and has made the great State of California what it is today through her leadership, courage and tenacity," stated Assemblymember Calderon. "I am proud and honored to have such exemplary women in my district."

Mountain View High FHA-HERO Rosemead High Students Students Attend Competition Succeed at Science Olympiad by Anne Donofrio-Holter

Congratulations to the Rosemead High School Science Olympiad team for placing third (out of 40 teams) in Division C at this year's Los Angeles County Science Olympiad. The Science Olympiad is "an international, non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers." The Science Olympiad tests students in approximately 23 scientific areas including biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology.

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"Our students have been training hard since the beginning of the school year for this event through classroom lessons and other training exercises," said Dr. Brian Bristol, Rosemead High School principal. "Their hard work and dedication, along with that of their teachers, has certainly paid off." Congratulations to medal winners Kristine Chen, Kevin Cheng, Alison Wong, Sandy Lee, Howard Luu, Calvin Ha, Devin Luu, Grand Huynh, Karen Chen, Lapman Hoi, Jessica Tran, Annie Lee, Kevin Luong and Abigail Nguyen.

by Anne Donofrio-Holter

Arroyo High School students Emily Mejia (marketing), Michelle Yee (marketing), and Manwinder (Monica) Kaur (medical office occupations) each earned a bronze medal at this year's Los Angeles County CTE-ROP (Career Technical Education-Regional Occupational Program) Outstanding Student Recognition. ROP provides "high-quality career preparation classes and services to prepare youth (16 years of age and older) and adults for successful careers in response to the needs of the local labor market." Courses include training in various fields including nursing, law enforcement, as medical, dental

and administrative assistants, stagecraft, small business management, film and video, child care, construction, automotive technology and computer aided drafting. ROP students include anyone preparing to enter or re-enter the job market and those seeking career change or advancement. Statewide, more

than 500,000 students receive career preparation through ROP training each year. "We are very proud of Emily, Michelle and Monica on their ROP accomplishments and recognition," said Arroyo High School Principal Angie Gonzales. "We wish them much success in their future endeavors."

Arroyo, Rosemead High Schools Recognized by US News and World Report by Anne Donofrio-Holter

U. S. News and World Report, in its issue focusing on America's best high schools, has awarded silver proficiency medals to Arroyo and Rosemead High Schools. Nearly 31,200 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based

on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college and other factors. The research was based on key principles that a great high school must serve all its students well, not just those students bound for college, and that it must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes

to show that the school is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators. In determining the rankings, American Institutes for Research evaluated the schools in three phases looking at overall student performance on statemandated assessments, at how

effectively schools educated their minority and economically disadvantaged students and student participation in and performance on AP (Advanced Placement) and IB ( International Baccalaureate) exams to evaluate how well schools prepared students for collegelevel course work.

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Rosemead's Rockin' Summer Concerts by David Montgomery-Scott Rosemead

The City of Rosemead is again hosting its summer four concert series Rockin’ Rosemead. The community is encouraged to join us at Garvey and Rosemead Parks Friday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.: July 11, Stone Soul (Garvey Park) July 18, Fresh (Rosemead Park) July 25, Hard Day’s Night (Garvey Park) August 1, Bumptown (Rosemead Park) If it’s Motown you want or the Beatles you love, we’ve got great live music. Each evening will also feature a variety of delicious food sold by local non-profit organizations, a 50-50 raffle, and information and activities provided by our sponsors including title sponsor Republic Services. Bring out

your lawn chairs and blankets and make an evening of it. For more information,

please call Rosemead’s Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160 or visit our website at cityofrosemead.org.

Park Addresses: Garvey Park, 7933 Emerson Place Rosemead Park, 4343 Encinita Avenue

Join the City of Rosemead for a splashing Good time by David Montgomery-Scott Rosemead

The City of Rosemead has two of the best aquatics facilities in the valley and both are opening soon. Join us, beginning on Monday, June 23, for Recreation Swim. The Rosemead Aquatic Center (RAC) and the Splash Zone at Garvey Park are great places to beat the summer heat. Recreation swim schedules are as follows: Monday – Friday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00 –

8:00 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 4:00 p.m. The Splash Zone, 3233 Kelburn Drive, features water slides, an interactive splash play area, and a play pool. Rosemead Aquatic Center, 9155 Mission Drive, offers a lap pool, diving boards, and shallow swim area. Both have adequate seating and shaded areas. Patrons can even rent a space for parties.

Recreation Swim costs $1 per session for youth and $2 for adults. For a really cool deal, Rosemead residents are encouraged to ask our friendly RAC staff about seasonal swim passes. For more information, please call Rosemead’s Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160 or visit our website at cityofrosemead.org. Don’t forget to ask about all of our other great aquatics programs too.

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 Saturday the 9th 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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with ACTs averaging 29, according to information provided by AUSD officials. No wonder that more than 94% of the students plan to attend college, with five heading to Harvard and one to MIT, four going to Stanford. In

addition, although final decisions have not been made, three students have been accepted to Princeton, and one to Yale, while 47 have been accepted to USC, 56 to UCLA, and four accepted at Brown and ten at Carnegie

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Mellon. With about 3,500 students, AHS was awarded a gold medal ranking for the third straight year by U.S. News and World Report on its annual Best High Schools in America list. At the previous evening’s presentation of the $100,000, it was explained that students dating back to the Class of 2006, along with the current class and the next three (2006-2017), contributed the funds they raised over a four-year period to the district. Each year ASB raises money for its program through school events, fundraisers, and dances. This is the same group that helped raise $278,000 in 2011 in an effort to save teachers’ jobs as the state was dealing with severe budget cuts. The latest donation will be evenly divided, with $50,000 going to the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation, which supports the 1,200-seat Arcadia Performing Arts Center that is located on the Arcadia High School campus, and the other $50,000 helping fund a new state-of-the-art video scoreboard at Salter Stadium. AHS Associated Student Body from 2006-2017 donates $100,000 at School Board meeting to be used for Performing Arts Center and video scoreboard at Salter Arcadia High continued on page 9

Summer Food Service Program Kids and Teens FREE MEALS Food That’s In When School Is Out MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS

The Mountain View School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. FREE MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER. School sites will serve BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FROM JUNE 23 - JULY 24, 2014** MONDAY through THURSDAY SCHOOL SITE ADDRESS BREAKFAST LUNCH Cogswell School 11050 Fineview Street, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Madrid School 3300 Gilman Road, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Maxson School 12380 Felipe Street, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Miramonte School 10620 Schmidt Road, S. El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Monte Vista School 11111 Thienes Avenue, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Parkview School 12044 Elliott Street, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Payne School 2850 N.Mountain View Road, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Voorhis School 3501 Durfee Avenue, El Monte 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. KRANZ SCHOOL is Open throughout the Summer for Breakfast & Lunch Daily MONDAY through FRIDAY from JUNE 16 – AUGUST 22, 2014 Kranz School

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Kids can have free food & fun while school is out this summer with the Summer Food Service Program. If you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Department, Mountain View School District at (626) 652-4082. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employee, and applications for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment of in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaints of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudications, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA thought the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer .

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Former Rosemead LB Joe T.’s Scoreboar d Edward McMillon By Joe Torosian

it as a Clippers town. Fair Trade: I never thought I would say this...but to be an L.A. King, to score the Stanley Cup winning goal like Alec Martinez did, I might be willing to give up my two front teeth. I’ve followed sports all my life and you can go a decade without seeing competition like you saw from the Kings this playoff season. I think the late sportscaster Jim McKay used to call it; “The human drama of athletic competition.” You couldn’t pay to see a better “drama,” at any theater, than you saw on the ice at Staples Center. Amazing. The Iron Throne: There has always been the talk about Los Angeles being a Dodger town. Others will argue that it is a Lakers town and some, halfway through the recent NBA season, were prepared to claim

Two NHL titles in the last three years, I believe safely makes this a Kings town. They now sit on the Iron Throne of sports in SoCal. Believe It Or Not: Between the ages of 16 and 18, I actually played tennis and had a pretty good first serve. Then I didn’t play for three years and the serve never came back. I really do like tennis. Believe It Or Not Part Two: College football preview magazines are starting to appear on the racks. Note to the wise, wait. The first out are generally the poorest. Not That There Is Anything Wrong With It: I can’t sit through a soccer match. I’ll play it, and I have played it, but to sit glued to the set to watch a World Cup match? I’ll pass. Not a fan of soccer, not that there is anything wrong with it. Truly Sorry: We do live in

a sports world that is vastly different from the one that existed a few years ago. I understand parents and students making decisions that work for them, but Steven Nava’s departure from Rosemead to Bishop Amat is a dagger to the Panthers this season. Nava should do very well at Amat. Happy Birthday this week to: 6/23: Former San Gabriel quarterback Saile Ramirez turns 25. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like for us to remember contact me at the address below) Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net

Passed Away

By Joe Torosian Rosemead

Former Rosemead football player, and wrestler, Edward McMillon, 28, passed away on Tuesday, June 10th. The specific cause was not shared, but a complication related to leukemia was cited. McMilCourtesy photo: Edward McMillon. lon came onto the scene as a said current Rosemead head sophomore linebacker on coach Marc Paramo. “He is Rosemead’s 2001 semifinal going to be missed.” team. Including a huge came A top wrestler for the against Arroyo that the PanPanthers, he kept in touch thers won at home 42-7. with wrestling program and In both the 2002 and 2003 stopped by frequently to say seasons, under Rosemead hello. head coach Larry Hatley, “What a tragedy this is, McMillon became the Edward was truly a special key figure of the Panthers person. He lit up any and defense. At the Mid Valley every room he walked into. News he was also known He brought so much joy and for the monster hit he put on laughter to everyone in his Monrovia’s Jeremele Barnes path and especially mine,” during a punt return in 2003 said friend Justine Dorfman. regular season game. At press time no date or “He always had the hugest information has been given smile and biggest laugh,” regarding services.

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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson

The hockey and basketball champions have been determined so that means it’s officially football season. Isn’t it always? Actually it was kind of a bummer seeing the hockey season end. That’s the most fun I’ve had watching an LA team play since the Showtime Lakers. The Kings won three game sevens on the road and came back from a 3-0 deficit in games to beat the San Jose Sharks. They were down in each of the first two games to the Rangers in the Stanley Cup Finals and won two double overtime games including the series clincher last Friday night. It may be one of the most incredible runs in recent history. Justin Williams was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner (MVP) but it could have been at least six or seven other guys. The Kings are on the verge of a hockey dynasty. Who would have ever thought you would see Kings and dynasty in the same sentence? Oh and by the way, I resent being called a bandwagon Kings fan. I’ve actually been following the Kings since the mid-seventies when they played at the Fabulous Forum and wore the purple and gold. They didn’t rank as high for me as the Rams, Dodgers and Lakers but they were always my hockey team. I loved the Triple Crown line of Dave Taylor, Charlie Simmer and Marcel Dionne. I rooted for Rogie Vachon and even guys named Shelly Kannegiesser and Danny Maloney. Anybody remember Whitey Widing? If the United States wins the World Cup and you see me cheering go ahead and call me bandwagon but when it comes to the Kings? No way Cosmo. The Spurs however haven’t always been my team but that was just beautiful to watch. You know the whole team is working when 22 year old Kawhi Leonard is the MVP. Who knew Patty Mills could shoot like that? And a lot of people right now are saying ‘Patty who?’ That’s just a testament to how well San Antonio played together. Nice to see Tim Duncan, one of the NBA nice guys, get another title. It wasn’t really surprising that the Spurs won the series, but the way they manhandled Miami was shocking. For the Heat the run appears to be over but it was a nice run. If you were told that over the next four years your team would play in four straight championships

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and win two I’m sure you would take it. LeBron James looked like he was going one on five for the better part of the last three games. James can’t be blamed for this loss. He couldn’t have done much more. Dwayne Wade looks like he aged 10 years in this just this series. The Heat needs help. The question now is has James played his last game in SouthBeach? By the way are Gregg Popovich and Darryl Sutter the same guy? That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40

Steven Nava, who would have been heading into his junior year as the Rosemead Panthers starting quarterback, has transferred to Bishop Amat. “Great kid, great family,” said Panthers HC Marc Paramo. “Unfortunately this a sign of the times.” The departure is the third to sting the Paramo’s program in the last year. A year ago Rosemead lost both linebacker Matt Henderson and cornerback Jesse Audelo when they transferred to Cathedral. Nava completed 90 of 158 passes for 1,199 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2013. Paramo confirmed Isaia Ahhing, who played early last season and had three touchdown passes against South Torrance, will step into the vacated spot. “But I lose a safety,” said Paramo about moving Ah-hing to quarterback. “I wish Steven the best of luck. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that he will do special things.”

Former Rosemead quarterback Steven Nava. Photo by Joe Torosian

Temple City Tennis Readies For Summer by Joe Torosian Rosemead

Everyone knows the off season routine for football, baseball, and basketball in that there really is no off season. When you take a look at the other sports you come to find the same as well. “Most of the tennis players on varsity have private coaches. For them, I reserve court time and expect to see them come to play at least once a week, outside of their private practices during the summer,” said Temple City varsity tennis coach Nate Slaymaker, who just completed his first season. “For JV players and those who would like to improve in order to make the team, we have a summer academy. Five weeks, four days a week, two hours a day. Group lessons with me and one other coach.” High School tennis is unique as in most cases the boys and girls varsity coach are one and the same. The girls season is during the fall and the boys during the spring. “As a teacher at TCHS, I am also able to have an actual seventh period tennis class that all tennis players are a part of for the whole year if they aren't in other sports. Boys do condition-

ing during girls season and its the other way during the spring.” The format for a high school match against another school is three singles players and three doubles teams. They play a round robin; three sets each versus all three opponents. After eighteen total sets, the winner takes the most sets. A 9-9 tie decided by game count. That's nine starters. You can sub in between sets and no mixed doubles. “Tennis is different than most other sports because it relies heavily on both an individual and team aspect,” says Slaymaker. “Also, to be successful, tennis players must work hard year round, just like the big three sports. I would say the athleticism of many of our tennis players matches that of the athletes that get more publicity. The complicated scoring deters people sometimes, but the excitement is some high school tennis matches rivals that of any sport.” The Temple City boys and girls teams both finished third in the Rio Hondo League in 2013-2014. “I was fortunate to inherit an excellent senior class. They made it an easy transition,” said Slaymaker. “It

Temple City girls tennis team. Photo courtesy of Nate Slaymaker

was a great experience.” The Rams lose a lot of talent to graduation and in the Rio Hondo League it’s been all San Marino for years. Temple City, along with La Canada, is part of the second tier and mainly relies on

Titans have talent gifted to them.” Slaymaker broke down the tennis players at Temple City as students who are high achievers in school. They garner academic awards, participate in band,

Temple City boys tennis team. Photo courtesy of Nate Slaymaker

depth for its success. “San Marino players have courts in their backyard and their parents pay for private coaches from a young age,” said Slaymaker. “I have to develop talent for the most part. In many ways the

AP classes, and ASB. “An attitude to describe them,” said Slaymaker. “Would be determined to succeed.”

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Page 10 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF INEZ H. WARD Case No. BP152328 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of INEZ H. WARD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAWRENCE C. WARD, in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAWRENCE C. WARD,be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 7, 2014 at 10:30 AM in Dept. 9 and located at 111 North Hill Street, Room 109., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decendent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: FROM:

FROM:

City of El Monte Planning Commission

All Interested Parties City of El Monte Modification Committee Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 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.

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. 14-14

REQUEST:

A Modification to reduce the off-street required parking for Units G & H. The two units will be a combined as one tenant space and 4,051 square feet of new floor area will be added within the existing building footprint. The entire tenant space will be used as office space. The property was recently developed as a commercial flex space building and is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zoning district. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

Augustine Hoai Viet Tran 3017 Gage Avenue EL MONTE, CA 91731

12346 Valley Boulevard /APN: 8109-012-006 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)

APPLICANT:

PROPERTY OWNER:

Augustine Hoai Viet Tran 3017 Gage Avenue EL MONTE, CA 91731

Jenny Xu 615 Las Tunas Drive, #205 Arcadia, CA 91006

OWNER:

Judy Hui Wang st 308 S. 1 Avenue, #D Arcadia, CA 91006

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Categorical Exemption (Class 1 – Existing Facilities)

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

DATE AND HOUR:

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

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.

PLACE OF HEARING:

El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

DATE AND HOUR:

Tuesday, July 1, 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

APPLICATION:

Conditional Use Permit No. 23-13

REQUEST:

A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a beer and wine license to an existing 1,310 square foot restaurant. The site is on a property located in the MMU (Mixed-Multi) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.040(49) of the El Monte Municipal Code.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

10727 Garvey Avenue / APN: 8580-021-001 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).

APPLICANT:

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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City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary

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. Published on and mailed on:

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PUBLIC NOTICE

City of El Monte Modification Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modification Committee Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE

TO:

All Interested Parties

TO:

FROM:

City of El Monte Modification Committee

FROM:

All Interested Parties City of El Monte Modification Committee Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626

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.

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. 05-13

APPLICATION:

Modification No. 08-13

REQUEST:

A Modification to reduce the minimum lot square footage per dwelling from 19,500 to 16,000 to allow a new 2,225 square foot second residence and a three (3) car garage to the existing lot parcel. The subject property is improved with a single family residence on a 16,000 square-foot parcel located in the R-1B (OneFamily dwelling) zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.

REQUEST:

A Modification to: 1) to exceed lot coverage from the allowed 40 percent to 43.4 percent and 2) to reduce the parking requirement from the required three (3) car garage to a two (2) car garage to allow the construction of a 94 square foot addition to an existing residence. The subject property is improved with a single family residence on a 5,200 square-foot parcel located in the R-1A (OneFamily dwelling) zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

11714 Ranchito Steet/APN: 8547-023-021 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)

PROPERTY LOCATION:

11212 Maryvine Street/APN: 8107-002-015 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)

APPLICANT:

Luu. Cao V 11714 Ranchito Street El Monte, CA 91732

APPLICANT:

Elizabeth Del Real 11212 Maryvine Street El Monte, CA 91731

OWNER:

Luu. Cao V 11714 Ranchito Street El Monte, CA 91732

OWNER:

Jaime & Elizabeth Del Real 11212 Maryvine Street 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.

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, July 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

DATE AND HOUR:

Tuesday, July 1, 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

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.

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City of El Monte Modification Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modification Committee Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHMENT OF ANNUAL MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TAX MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-1 FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014

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All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM:

City Council of the City of El Monte

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Annual establishment of the current roll of the special community facilities district tax for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 for the Mountain View Community Facilities District No 2013-1, in accordance with the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 and El Monte City Council Resolution of Formation No. 9390 and Ordinance No. 2819, which are on file with the City Clerk, located at El Monte City Hall – East, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours. The special community facilities district tax was approved on May 7, 2013 as a mechanism to pay for ongoing public service costs created through the development and maintenance of the Mountain View Community Facilities District No 2013-1, which shall be included on the regular, secured property tax roll.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE TO:

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