Vol. 52, No.41
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October 22, 2014
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El Monte Comes Out to Celebrate Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival by Christina L. Cárdenas El Monte
Filled with music, dancing and resounding cheers, the 20th annual Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival – co-hosted by El Monte City Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez and Councilwoman Norma Macias – brought together the community of El Monte to celebrate the City’s youth
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and the former councilwoman for whom the event is named. The parade kicked off with a ribbon cutting and proclamation presented to the family of Emily Ishigaki, who
worked for the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for 43 years before being elected to the City Council in 2003. She was instrumental in creating the parade as she was
Arroyo High School’s widely acclaimed flag team marches in the City of El Monte’s 20th Annual Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade. Photo by Angel Munoz
Natalie Ishigaki Saenz, center, joins her father, Ron, far right, in cutting the ribbon to launch the 20th annual Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival. Joining them is El Monte City Councilwoman Norma Macias, left, Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez, Councilwoman Victoria Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Bart Patel, Natalie’s husband Arturo Saenz and their children. Courtesy photos
a strong proponent for the youth from local school City’s youth, prompting the districts by providing them City to rename the parade in a forum to showcase their her honor. She passed away talents and realize their earlier this year. significance in the El Monte “Thank you for this specommunity. Children from cial day,” her husband, Ron, the City’s different orgatold a large crowd before the nizations – from Pee Wee start of the parade. “I’m sure sports and cheer and youth Emily is looking down upon soccer leagues, to dance, us and smiling.” gymnastics, martial arts and The parade and Children’s Day Parade continued on page 4 festival celebrate
Knott’s Scary Farm and Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Return
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Mid Valley News and Mid Valley Radio were recently invited to explore the electrifying and terrifying Halloween Haunt in all of its ghoulish glory. After a welcoming ceremony filled with frightening creatures, guests were encouraged to seek out and explore the mazes Knott’s Scary Farm had to offer. Before we entered the different section of Knott’s Scary Farm, we were given a frightening warning from the Black Witch's and her followers that we might be infected by the rotten meat from the Special Ops. She warned that we should be on guard because her minions were out in full force lurking in the fog and in the shadows to keep us on edge. During the Black Witch stern warnings, the Special Ops helicopter hover over and issued a statement that we would enter at our own risk and that they could not protect us all and that danger is just around the corner. You have been Warned!!! Knott’s Scary Farm
opened up the Halloween season in a big way, with returning favorites and several new editions to the infamous mazes that keep visitors returning to the theme park’s Halloween Haunt. This year, Knott’s has brought back several popular attractions, including Forevermore, Black Magic, and Gunslinger’s Grave. New editions include Voodoo, The Tooth Fairy and Special Ops: Infected. Rounding up the rest of the terrifying mazes are Trick or Treat, Dominion of the Damned, Pinocchio Unstrung, and Trapped. Forevermore had to be one the best mazes to keep you guessing at every turn. The characters are based on Truman Capote’s “The Raven.” The music, lighting, deliberate drops of water and characters coming out of shadows made your skin crawl. The room was filled with bird characters walking around, feasting the remains of who knows what. Truly an entertaining maze to visit. A highlight of the night
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was Special Ops: Infected. This interactive maze sees guests joining the Special
Ops in a fight against zombie hordes on attack. This action-packed attraction is
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen October 19 – 25 is designated as ADVOCATES FOR CHILDRENS WEEK and a great start to this week was the 20th, Annual Emily Ishigaki El Monte Children’s Day Parade & Harvest Festival. The City of El Monte Officials, businesses and community members all come together to enjoy and celebrate youth from the local schools who participate and show their talents. Following the parade, many attended the Harvest Festival at Tony Arceo Park, where activities for children included the free helmet and bike giveaways, games, live entertainment and many booths. Another great event held on Saturday, October 18 was the Green Fair in South Pasadena Nature Park, celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Environmental and local non-profit groups promoting water conservation, habitat preservation and the continued protection of natural land along the Arroyo Seco. Posters and signs provided information on environmental and natural features of the park, including plant identification. The Los Angeles Arboretum District of California Garden Clubs met on Monday, October 13, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. President Mary Betlach provided members with a talk and pictures on an Autumn Trip to Denali Park. Morning refreshments were provided by the Los Angeles International Fern Society and after a short business meeting, Fern Society President Mike Moody gave a hands on demonstration of “How to Mount a Staghorn Fern.” Donations were collected for the Penny Pines Program (plants for reforesting in the Angeles National Forest) by Chairman Lilias Eubanks and sweet pea seeds were given to attendees by Emily Wisneski, President of the California Organic Gardening Club. The next meeting will be on Monday, December 15, 2014, 9:30 am at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Guests are always welcome. For information contact Arboretum District Director Mary Betlach at 818-790-4602. Many of the members of the Friend O’Garden Club of El Monte gathered for a trip to nearby Cal Poly Pomona on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 for a delicious luncheon at the Restaurant, where all food is provided by students of the culinary department.
Following lunch, a short tour of the campus ended in a visit to the Country Farm Store. Guests are always welcome. For information on meetings and membership, contact President Sandy Fout at 626-442-7295. The Call to Fall Conference for the Sierra Mar District of Business and Professional Women is planned for Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Los Angeles/Rosemead Double Tree by Hilton Hotel/ Restaurant, 888 Montebello Boulevard, Rosemead. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and the meeting will be called to order at 9:00 AM. A review of State Propositions on the November Ballot will be presented by The League of Women Voters and reports from Club Presidents and District Chairs will be held before lunch. The afternoon speaker will be Carol Sauer giving an update on the Crossroads program and facility. For further information contact Sierra Mar District President Mary Jo Kolakoski at 626-444-5717. El Monte Women’s Club will hold their next General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte. First Vice President Jane Myring reports that the program, in recognition of October being “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” will be presented by Cathi Eredia. The newly started fundraiser Book Sale will continue and members are asked to bring any books which they would like to donate. Advocates for Children Chairman Olga Gutierrez will report on continuation of the school children’s book program. Domestic Violence Awareness Chairman Mavis Hansen urges members to participate in Congresswomen Judy Chu and Grace Napolitano Clothing Drive to bring new or gently used clothing, toiletries and/or children’s school supplies to the meeting. Congresswoman Judy Chu was a member of the El Monte Women’s Club when she began the October Clothing Drive eleven years ago in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. El Monte W.C. has participated every year since the program began. Guests are always welcome to the meeting. For further information contact President Rita Cazares at 626-5792261. Get well wishes to Paulette Meadows, Eleanor Garcia and Janell Barr as they recover from surgery. We end with the very sad news that Larry and Denise Bressler were killed on Monday, October 13, 2014. Sincere Sympathy to family. Appreciate all you have. See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.
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Student Corner Do You Have a Work Prescription? As a young child, I assumed that the black and white performance whales were all “Shamu.” It wasn’t until I was corrected in front of my sixth grade class that the creatures were called killer whales, and after watching the notorious documentary “Blackfish,” I understand that their lives were killer. In the sense of the word “killer,” I mean “it is killing them, painfully, terribly, and inhumanely.” These types of films always trigger a thinking process. It makes you close your eyes and realize what this society is really doing, so by then, you finally understand why your uncle always screams about government conspiracy theories or why your college-grad cousin rolls her eyes at what she claims is a “blinded, consumerist society.” “Blackfish” hinted at the psychological implications caused by SeaWorld’s whale treatment (imagine if you were deprived of food and kept in a dark box where you can’t move, all because you can’t do a backflip- and then to top it all off, you’re physically abused by your coworkers… hello, mental breakdown!), but they also hinted at the corporation's actions. Suited men and women who may not have even worked with these creatures were the big honchos calling the shots, separating families, giving the “aye-okay” for steel boxes
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and punishment. And why? Well, to keep the green stuff flowing from the consumerists, the public, us. According to the “Blackfish” documentary, SeaWorld and associates disclosed either partial truths or flat-out lies when reporting to the public its seventyplus whale-related deaths. It is all strategy to keep visitors coming to the park; it is all about the consumers. But guess what? Nicolaus Copernicus revealed that the world is heliocentric, and by now, we know he is undeniably correct about it. We’re not in the early ADs; this isn’t a Ptolemaic society of egocentrism. The world does not revolve around us. When someone calls another a “workaholic,” immediately a work-hungry maniac that is deprived of sleep and joy comes into mind. Or well, that’s what I used to think. But now, as an admitted workaholic myself, I see this word in a whole different light. When I work, I’m in a “groove,” or a “grind,” as they’re now called. It feels mechanistic and busy and adrenalinerushing and it’s beautiful. By gosh, it’s beautiful. I love that feeling of working and working until your fingers feel numb and you’ve ran out of music to get you going (I personally listen to piano instrumentals of my favorite songs when working on an essay). That adrenaline rush in finishing a task
and the satisfaction of finishing said task feels like laying your head on the softest of pillows or rubbing your cheeks onto the soft skin of a newborn’s face. Then, the vibration of my muscles as I lay down after working on homework for seven hours is the most amazing feeling I’ve ever felt. Maybe it’s a weird problem or a really odd sense of pleasure, but working on essays and school problems is like a drug to me because, even though I’m addicted, I’m also numb. One of the reasons why people feel sad is because of problems, including social, physical, emotional, mental, and psychological. More often than not, people ignore their problems, and I guess that’s what work does, too. It’s a gateway drug in ignoring a problem completely by tangling another one you can easily solve (there’s an easy formula for both math and English) and you get the satisfaction of finishing a problem that’s, well, not yours. Working allows you to block any emotions and thoughts that are running a mill on your brain because you force yourself to focus on something that you can get either awarded or failed on. I’m aware that I should face my problems, whatever they are. So, I’m working on changing this unhealthy activity, but then again, I’m trying not to work so hard.
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boxing – joined the high school marching bands and drill teams, cheerleaders and more in the fun and lively parade that strolled down Tyler Avenue, bringing thousands out to revel in the merriment. “I enjoy this event very much,” said Maria Servin, a 36-year resident
of El Monte. “It’s great for the whole community. I think it’s very fun and I’m so glad to be here. I hardly ever miss it.” This year, the City welcomed Grand Marshal Vera Jimenez, an Emmy awardwinning journalist. Jimenez This year, the City wel-
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Courtesy photo The Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Association dances in the 20th annual 20th annual Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 18 in the City of El Monte. Courtesy photos
The Rev. Larry Ballenger will be speaking at the Community Church of El Monte on Sunday, October 26th, at 11:00 a.m... The Community Church of El Monte is located at 4602 North Peck Road in El Monte. Pastor Ballenger retired as Pastor of Ukiah
Presbyterian Church after serving that congregation for nine years. Previous to Ukiah, he served congregations in Irvine, Fresno and Arcadia, California. Before ordination into the Presbyterian pastorate he served for fifteen years in the ministry of Youth for Christ in
East Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Azusa and Fresno. With such a rich history, you won’t want to miss this Sunday’s service. Visit us also for the newly developing music ministry directed by Tabitha Henken.
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Students from Rio Vista Elementary School march down Tyler Avenue in the 20th annual Emily Ishigaki Children’s Day Parade and Harvest Festival, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 18 in the City of El Monte.Courtesy photos
WEbb'S RULES
TRAVELING THROUGH by Eugene R. Webb
In life we must be careful in what we do; After all, I believe we're just traveling through. It's important to pass on a good word or a deed; For this is something that we all seem to need. Live the life that makes you a good gal or guy; And make sure you look people straight in the eye. I've found life is definitely not always as it seems; So you must make sure you live beneath your means. Don't lower yourself to drugs or with people who do; For that's all those losers will want from you. Whatever you do in life, be a real good example; And for your own sake, every day eat an apple.
a new concept at the theme park, and proved to be a real crowd-pleaser. In order to survive the hordes of zombie, guests are issued a machine gun and taught how to protect themselves from the salvage attacks of the zombies. It was definitely a thrill and adrenaline rush. Adding to the thrill of the mazes was Elvira’s Big Top, a stage show featuring Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. The show also included a sword-swallower, a contortionist, and some amazing dance troop routine. Elvira added to the mix her renditions of several top-hit tunes to help arose the crowd. Although Knott’s Scary Farm is one of many haunted theme parks out there to offer guests a terrifying thrill for a price of a ticket. Universal Studios also offers a host of scary thrills for their guests as well. Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights is
back this year with more mazes. This year “The Walking Dead” returns with an all-new maze from the Terminus set. Alien vs. Predator brings what we saw in the movie to life with a life size alien queen. From Tusk Till Dawn maze is based off the new show on the El Rey network with Mayan vampires. Dracula, based off the new movie from Universal, shows us a new back story on Dracula. Syfy Face Off is based on the television show of the same name. The maze brings original and new designs to Halloween by introducing new characters we have never seen. Clowns 3D, with music of Slash, brings your fear of clowns to the next level with great music and intense visuals effects that make you wonder what 3D in a 3D world is. The best maze and last maze was American Werewolf in London. It’s based
Respect all animals for they all have feelings too; Most of them will have unconditional love for you. The most important thing in relationships is trust; Also keep in mind that God and his son is a big must. Having faith and believing in angels makes life great; Using wisdom and common sense is always first rate. A friendship with one true friend will pave the way; And life is so much better when we live just for today. I found love and being loved makes life worth living; Along with being thoughtful of others by giving. It's God's children that makes the world go around; Life is good, if we don't take it serious, so I've found. photos by Devette Johnson
off the 1981 movie, which specialized in practical effects. Even though guests saw things coming in the maze, it was frightening to pass even knowing what was coming. The set was designed with great quality and the animals set in the maze were very realistic and frightening. Although the most popular maze was Alien vs Predator, we would recommend the American Werewolf in London Maze. The scare zones were scary but it was the Purge Zone that was the best. People would walk around with weapons and intimate you. Universal is always a popular choice for Halloween because of its Hollywood connection. There is still time to check out the scary haunts. For more information visit: www.knotts.com or www. halloweenhorrornights.com.
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‘Time Jockey’ Short Strides by Joe Castillo
Take Two …. June 6, 2014 marked the 70th Anniversary of D-Day with ceremonies held in both the United States and Europe. Bob Watson, a Navy veteran of the invasion, makes it a point to share his experience with current servicemen, students and the general public on his recollection of the historic day. Now 86 years old, Watson was only 18 when he was drafted in August 1943. After a short training period, Watson was assigned to the 6th Beach Battalion and was sent to England. Watson remembers before he and his fellow servicemen were set to board their respective landing ships, they were instructed to shower thoroughly to avoid the threat of infection in case they were wounded. Fatalities were expected to be high for the invasion and precautions were established. A meal of steak and eggs was surprisingly prepared for all those assigned to the invasion. On the morning of the invasion, Watson was thrown overboard from his landing craft heading toward Omaha Beach when it struck a submerged mine. He freed himself from the other men who had also fallen into the water and made it to shore. The time was 7:27 AM which was frozen on his broken watch. Watson spent the next few days collecting dead soldiers, getting wounded soldiers medical assistance and guarding German prisoners. When the movie ‘Saving Private Ryan’ was playing, Watson met Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks to congratulate them on the movie; however, he also mentioned to them that actual scenes were a lot worse than what was depicted in the movie… Dry Drought…. The annual water year runs from October through September and the reservoir levels were at 36% in September, which is slightly more than half of the level which is average for this time of year. The water is measured in terms of runoff into California’s river system and reservoirs. 2014 marked the 4th worst runoff supply level trailing only water levels in 1924, 1931 and 1977. In 1977, the reservoirs were filled to only 25% of capacity. As Southern California’s rainfall amount continue to stay at record lows, more and more stored water is being
tapped leaving Californian’s with dwindling resources. One industry finding the situation very difficult is the cemetery business. Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier is the largest cemetery in California and the United States and plans to address the water shortage by switching from regular water to recycled water by the end of 2015. Recycled water does not follow the same requirements of usage as supplied through local water distribution channels. Rose Hills also follows a watering plan to rotate watering by sections and also uses drought resistant grasses to reduce water usage levels. Historic Evergreen Cemetery in East Los Angeles is also showing signs of lower water usage levels with dying grass and dirt covering most of the cemetery. But Evergreen sees help on the horizon with Los Angeles City and County political entities trying to provide the cemetery with alternative water supplies to help revitalize the historic site. Rose Hills and Evergreen Cemeteries are two examples of businesses taking significant steps to practice conservation while continuing to serve their communities and those who have invested in their future operation. …..
Kiwanis Honors Emperor Elementary School Students by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School. Accompanying the students was Emperor math teacher, Mr. Greg Giangregorio. Bernice is 11 years old and in Mr. Giangregorio’s class. She has an older sister and enjoys swimming, piano, viola, writing, and sports. Bernice said, “The best things about Emperor are the teachers and staff are the best, the education we receive is very advanced, and it’s one of the cleanest schools I have ever seen.” If she could change one thing it would be to have every child receive the proper education. Personal goals are to build a nursing home, compose an advanced piece of music, write a short novel
has two sisters and enjoys reading, tennis, ice skating, drawing, and playing the harp. Tania said, “The best things about Emperor are the nice and funny teachers, there isn’t much homework, and having the best friends in the world.” The best thing that ever happened was going on the Heritage and Catalina trips. If she could change one thing it would be not having history in school. Personal goals are to build a chocolate and ice cream world, improve in history, help her family more, and become a better harpist. Nathan is 11 years old and in Miss Parrille’s class. He has an older brother and enjoys soccer, hiking, swimming, and fishing. Nathan said, “The best things about
that will change lives, and go to a good college. Tania is 11 years old and in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. She
Emperor are the periods that help prepare us for High School, the P.E. classes, and soccer nets.” The best thing
that ever happened was getting 600 points out of 600 on his CST Science Test. Personal goals are to change the way people waste water, stop global warming, strengthen his soccer skills, draw better, and become an engineer or a professional soccer player. 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 Mid Valley News, and posted in the lobby at the Temple City Unified School District Office and on their website. 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) 6439460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisorg.
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What's in the Stars??
ARIES You thirst for new sights and sounds, new faces and new places, but you know you must juggle your desires with professional and domestic obligations.
TAURUS The minor ailments that may have dragged you down lately are beginning to disappear.
GEMINI Give yourself a break today. Take some time for rest and recuperation.
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ACROSS 1. Trig function 6. ___ de Triomphe 9. Not much 13. African sorcery 14. Pigeon sound 15. Air freshener product 16. Santa Maria's companion 17. *"On ___ Majesty's Secret Service" by Ian Fleming 18. Jimmie Johnson, e.g. 19. Short and blunt 21. *Lawyer turned legal thriller author 23. Campaigner, for short 24. By ____ of, interchangeable with "means" 25. Freight weight 28. Like some models 30. *Social science fiction author of "Oryx and Crake" 35. A variety of anisette 37. Fabled fliers 39. Y'all 40. Caused by poison ivy 41. *Author of "The Da Vinci Code" 43. Relating to the ear 44. Make a connection 46. Address a deity 47. *Norman Mailer's "The ____ Park" 48. Alex Trebek's forte 50. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 52. Like some humor 53. Unit g 55. "The Lord of the Rings" creature 57. *King of horror 61. Do before kissing the bride? 64. Serf 65. Energy unit 67. One who does no work 69. In tune 70. Naught 71. Lack of guile 72. Quiet attention grabber 73. Cracker Jack bonus 74. "_____ Anatomy"
DOWN 1. Admit or "___ to" 2. Followers of #13 Across 3. Email folder 4. Consume 5. *"Wonder Boys" author 6. Flu feeling 7. Wade's opponent 8. Welch dog breed 9. Exclamation of sorrow or pity 10. 18th century composer 11. Brainchild 12. A President can't serve more than two 15. Often used to describe someone who's tough 20. Dust jacket promo 22. DNA transmitter 24. Queen's conduct 25. *Pulitzer winner for "The Goldfinch" 26. Very happy 27. Japanese-American 29. Small town or hamlet 31. "American Gothic" painter 32. Revealed 33. Basketry stick 34. Condemn 36. Prisoner's weapon 38. ____ and cascade 42. Stockings material 45. Nighttime lingerie 49. "We ___ Family" 51. *He wrote of the world according to Garp 54. Beside, archaic 56. Moth-repelling wood 57. "____ 'til you drop" 58. 6 of these in 64 59. Benevolent and Protective Order of ____ 60. *Author Maya Angelou, e.g. 61. Like Hans Christian Andersen's duckling 62. Pelvic parts 63. *Andrea ____, author of "Small Island" and "The Long Song" 66. Host of 2016 Summer Olympics 68. Hi-___ graphics
CANCER There is some likelihood that the mood at home is fraught with tension.
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LEO You continue to go through the daily motions and do what you planned on doing, but it seems as though your heart is no longer in it.
VIRGO You may have been spending or saving too much money, Virgo.
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LIBRA Perhaps you’ve been impatiently waiting for the moment to jump into new adventures after your meditation during the last few months.
SCORPIO If you find yourself tired and irritable at the moment, Scorpio, you should know that this is normal.
SAGITTARIUS This is going to be a good moment to look elsewhere, Sagittarius. You should do just as the artist does when he has worked too long on a painting, which is to take a step back.
CAPRICORN This is the right moment to extricate yourself from relationships that have seen their day, Capricorn.
AQUARIUS You took off like a bullet a few days ago, making great progress in a short amount of time.
PISCES There is some likelihood that you will be haunted by thoughts of your love life today, Pisces. Perhaps you’re intrigued by the idea of exploring certain secret realms of your relationship, yet you aren’t sure how to communicate this to your mate.
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I wish to publicly record my personal opinions about the recent, controversial, decision by our El Monte Union High School District Board of Education to accept Mr. Nick Salerno’s early resignation as Superintendent by a vote of four to one. My vote was the only one against this decision. During Mr. Salerno’s fiveyear tenure, he has indeed contributed greatly to our district, far more than did any of his predecessors. Please review the attached, abbreviated list of some of our district’s accomplishments under Mr. Salerno’s tenure as District Superintendent. I firmly believe that the Board’s acceptance of Mr. Salerno’s resignation to be a
hasty, unwise decision that MUST be reconsidered and overturned. Mr. Salerno should be required to return and resume his duties as Superintendent of the El Monte Union High School District. He agreed to do contractually that until 2016. Legally he was required to proffer his services until expiration of his contract in 2016. He should not be permitted to receive public funds for “not working.” No one should be allowed to do that! Our district will be outputting approximately $275,000 of taxpayer funds for his “not working.” Beyond that, our district will be expending public funds for the salary and benefit package of an interim Superintendent. Additionally, we will be expending public funds for the cost of finding a new
permanent Superintendent. It is my estimation that our district will be expending needlessly nearly one-half million dollars of public funds. This cannot be permitted. Our Board’s acceptance of Mr. Salerno’s resignation sets a truly worrisome, dangerous precedent. What do we do if his successor also decides to resign early? Will we also have to “buy out his contract, too?” and, thereby, needlessly waste even more public funds—especially at a time when our district’s budget is so fragile, unsure, and unpredictable. How is it that we can spend public funds to support anyone for not working? This is simply and clearly an abusive, unacceptable practice that must not be permitted. Mr. Salerno has been a very effective leader, who inherited major serious problems, many of which he has been able to solve, despite serious opposition. He brought in very effective legal counsel and straightened out serious problems with a construction company that was under contract for a long time with the district. He now has in place a very competent, experienced administrative team in the district office and at each school site that has begun to make major improvements throughout the district. Under his leadership, there have been initiated a host of new, vibrant, successful programs, which most likely will be put on hold or simply
cancelled outright if he is allowed to resign prematurely. Your don’t build a building and half-way through its construction, stop and/or redesign it. He steered the district through a long period of major financial crises and made significant, difficult decisions. He preserved our El Monte/Rosemead Adult School at a time when districts all over our state terminated their Adult Education Programs. It is my recollection that many of our high school teachers wanted us to terminate our Adult Education School completely and use the funding for their salary increases, which Mr. Salerno adamantly refused to do. Also, he was continually pressured to reduce our district’s reserve funding to dangerous levels. He also refused to do that. In our district, we have a large population of adult immigrant English Learners, who depend completely on our Adult School’s English as a Second Language Program to learn English and work towards their U.S. citizenship. Our Adult School Educational Program was begun in 1922. To date, thousands of students have had access to “state-of-theart” career preparation programs, along with GED certification in our adult school. Additionally, our Parent Education Program, begun in 1936, has been responsible for producing successful graduates to elementary, middle school, high school,
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college and career. These programs were saved thanks to Mr. Salerno’s efforts. He also saved our Parent Education Program, which was begun in 1936. It continues to thrive and successfully prepare our little children for entry into Kindergarten and beyond. When our Rosemead Adult School Building on Rosemead Boulevard was closed for a short time, Mr. Salerno’s great leadership resulted in a near-immediate lease of the facility by Pasadena City College, which has brought in over $350,000 per year to our district. Pasadena City College reports that there are now over 4,000 students enrolled in this campus, thereby making a major contribution to students in our service area. Our district has long been a participant in the prestigious American Legion Boys’ State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State Program. Due to Mr. Salerno’s commitment to help train future leaders from our high schools, he insisted that we increase the number of Delegates to these two programs—something very difficult to do, but he did it. Instead of four Girls’ State Delegates, we now have five. Instead of four Boys’ State Delegates, we now have twelve. Our high school district is ranked number one in the San Gabriel Valley for the number of Delegates to Boys’ State and is in the top 10% of districts in California. During Mr. Salerno’s tenure, our district’s schools have won major local, state, and national awards: for music, debate, sports and much, much more. Recently, thanks to Mr. Salerno’s leadership, our District was honored by the College Board as the number one middle-sized high school in the United States and Canada for the number of Advanced Placement classes offered to our students. At Mr. Salerno’s persistent persuasion, I attended a number of training classes for Advancement Placement Teachers and, thereby realized how much effort Mr. Salerno has put forth to bring about this great honor for our district. Without his total commitment to raise the level of education of our students, I can honestly report that little if any achievement gains would have occurred. I have attended a host of meetings locally and beyond. Whenever the name of our district comes up in a conversation, almost inevitably someone will Letter to editor on page 8
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Summer Travels Summer Travels – Redding, California by Jo Anne Disney Redding
The city of Corning is located in Tehama County on Interstate 5, which is approximately 2 hours north of Sacramento. It was incorporated in 1907 and has a population of over 7,600 residents. Corning is most famous as the “city of olives.” While I was in Corning, I visited Lucero’s
Olive Oil and the “city’s landmark business,” the Olive Pit. Lucero’s makes a variety of gourmet olive oils and relishes that you can sample before buying. The Olive Pit is similar to Hadley’s, but they have specialty olives that you may also sample before buying. One of my favorite stops was the
Rolling Hills Casino. They have great penny slots and excellent food. The town of Corning is also home to the famous Lindsey brand olives. Agriculture is the main industry in Corning. Among the important crops are almonds, walnuts and
peaches, “as well as cattle and sheep ranching.” It was nice to see fresh vegetables for sale at individual farms, so much fresher and cheaper than at grocery stores. The squash was absolutely fabu-
lous! The town of Corning may be small, but it is the perfect place to visit and get away from big city pressures and traffic.
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remark, “How fortunate the El Monte Union High School District is to have such a dynamic, dedicated, effective, visionary leader as Mr. Salerno.” He is a people person, who cares about others. When the announcement was made that Mr. Salerno was going to retire, I was totally astonished and could not believe this was happening. It will be a disaster for our district to lose such a wonderfully prepared, energetic, task-oriented, committed educational leader, such as Mr. Salerno. He must not be allowed to retire now! I invite the public to contact their board members and express their views about Mr. Salerno’s intention to retire. Also, the public is invited to attend the next El Monte Union High School District Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, October 22 at 4:30 pm. The meetings are held in the District’s Board Room located at 3537 Johnson Street in El Monte. Sincerely, Esthela Torres de Siegrist Professor Esthela Torres de Siegrist Vice-President, El Monte Union High School District Board of Education
Longtime Edwards Cinema Closing by Glen Maldonado El Monte
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Edwards Cinemas of El with an uncle who came to Monte is closing its doors visit my family in El Monte. October 23rd, 2014. Since One of the biggest movies I its opening in 1992, Edremember seeing there was wards Cinemas has served Batman Forever and the hundreds of thousands of Matrix. Although Edwards people. It was the final theCinemas was a small theater ater serving the community here in El Monte, it held of El Monte. Since the closmidnight releases to the ing of El Monte Twin Thebiggest films like Star Wars ater, this means El Monte Episode 3, Dark Knight, and will no longer have a movie even The Avengers. No mattheater. We will now have ter how small or run down to go to Krikorian Monrovia it became the people of El Cinema, AMC Santa Anita, Monte and its local cities AMC Montebello, or Edwould come here. It was wards West Covina. Any of located in a very convenient those cinemas are more then area of El Monte, which 6 miles away. Young kids will soon be demolished to and teenagers were the bigbecome a newer modern gest fans of Edwards It was shopping center. The City a place for them to come and had plans to turn the shophang out with their friends. I ping center into a Wal-Mart remember coming here as a store but with those plans teen and trying to sneak into falling apart because of a dua rated-R movie. I remember plex that could not be sold, as a child going to see Titanic Edwards Closing continued on page 11
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Joe T's Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
San Gabriel Mission Volleyball on the Rise! by Ivan Barajas San Gabriel
Here come the El Monte Lions. While it is always entertaining to watch the offense, I was impressed with the aggressiveness of the defense as a whole. Joel Sanchez has always had a guy here or a guy there who was a beast, but the unit looked really good against South El Monte. *** For clarity on Tuesday, October 14 Arroyo High School reported to CIF that they had an ineligible player suit up during its non-league portion of the schedule. The Knights self-reported and forfeited wins against Temple City, Montebello, and Rowland. Coupled with Mission Valley League losses to Rosemead and El Monte, the football team’s record now stands officially at 1-6.
Happy Birthday this week to: 10/24: El Monte alum and local statistic guru Jimmy Williamson turns 50. 10/26: Former Temple City basketball standout Kevin Sweeney turns 30. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below) Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter
In 2010, Head Coach Ivan Barajas started the Volleyball Program at San Gabriel Mission High School. The teams started off slow, more like a recreational sport. In 2012, Coach Ivan changed the attitude of not only the Teams but the entire program itself. In 2012, Mission came in 4th place in League with an overall record of 5-15. In 2013, the Mission Volleyball Program had arrived with its first Playoff appearance since 2008 and 3
games away from becoming League Champs. The 2013 season also brought the Mission Volleyball Program a 7th Place Ranking in CIF Division 5 and a 5 Game Undefeated Winning Streak. It also brought home its First Ever CIF First Team Player Award, in now Senior Middle #1, Lauren Peters. Now in 2014, with the addition of 2 more staff members and role changes – Player of the Year and 2 Time NCAA 1st Team All American –
Coach Aaron Almario as Head Coach, Coach Albert Ahedo Assistant and Coach Ivan Assistant and Associate Athletic Director, The Volleyball Program is currently 4-1 in League and 11-6 Overall. The Junior Varsity Team is currently undefeated in League at 5-0 and they have recently added a Frosh / Soph Team whose players look to be promising contributors in the years to come.
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*** My Nostradamus moment for the week: Since this column is written on Monday morning and the World Series is going to start on Tuesday, I’m going to go out on a limb and take the Royals in Game One. (The Giants never seem to win until everything is on the line). *** Mid Bits (just like tidbits) ***Has the NHL season started? ***On Sunday night I thought Denver’s DeMarcus Ware’s half-spin to get a sack on San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick was more impressive than Peyton Manning breaking the NFL record for touchdown passes. I’d never seen the half-spin move before. ***Did anyone catch the St. Louis Rams punt return for a touchdown on Sunday? ***In regards to the Seattle Seahawks trading Percy Harvin to the New York Jets, I think it had less to do with him getting along with teammates and a lot more to do with getting an 11-million off the payroll. The Seahawks front office is brilliant...and I say that as a Rams fan. ***If only we could all be fired the way the Dodgers fired Ned Colletti last week. To be relieved of all duties and still get a weekly paycheck. Nice, that must be what a guaranteed contract is.
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Gabrielino Run Over by Rosemead by Tim Peterson Rosemead
Robbie Franco and Angel iced it with an 18-yard jaunt. Gabrielino botched a punt Lopez combined for 243 Lopez score was set up when attempt in their own end. yards and two touchdowns on the ground to lead Rosemead to a 33-14 win over Gabrielino Friday night. The Panthers broke the game open with two quick touchdowns to open the second half. Leading 14-7 early in the third quarter, Franco got loose for a 45-yard touchdown run on the Panthers first series. On the next series, Jordan Parham picked off Gabrielino quarterback Eli Peters and weaved his way 23 yards for a score. Just like that it was 27-7 Mead and it was all over except the shouting. The Eagles did get on the board one more time late in the third on a Peters TD strike to Gabriel Angel Lopez rushed for 100 yards including an 18-yard score in the Carranza, but Lopez then fourth to clinch it for the Panthers. Photo by Tim Peterson
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The Peterson Principle El Monte Whips South, 44-15 By Tim Peterson
Didn't you just know Muir would pick it up in the Pacific? When the Mustangs were 0-3 there was the talk that they had lost it, that they weren't the same team, that they were now a bottom tier team in league. So much for that huh? Since Pacific League started, Muir has outscored its opponents by an average of over 32 points per game. The Mustangs dropped 56 last week on Arcadia and 42 two weeks ago on Burroughs. They beat Burbank, previously considered a league title contender, 31-0. Injuries have taken their toll on the Bulldogs, but is was still surprising to see Muir simply brush them aside. Chase Keough threw for over 300 yards and five touchdowns last week and Taeon Mason can score in a heartbeat with a catch or a run. Since league started, the Muir defense has pitched two shutouts and allowed just 30 points. The demise of Muir has been greatly exaggerated. But the Stangs still have one more hurdle to clear and it is more like a mountain. Coming into town this Friday night is the Crescenta Valley Falconsthe undefeated Crescenta Valley Falcons. Unlike Muir, there hasn't been any doubts about this team. They finished 8-2 last year but somehow missed the playoffs. Now they have nearly everybody back including the Great Gadsby – aka Brian Gadsby who has thrown for 1915 yards and 20 touchdowns. No that's not a typo. Connor Van Ginkle (759 yards) and Chase Walker have racked up over 1200 of those yards and 15 touchdowns between them. You need a rushing game. How about Jonathan Jun who has ran for 698 yards and nine touchdowns. There has been a perception in previous years that CV doesn't play defense. Forget that notion in 2014. The Falcons have been locking down opponents all year. They have one shutout and have held opponents to 14 points or less five times. So who wins? Can CV's D hold down Muir? Can Muir do enough defensively to contain Gadsby and company? My guess is no either way. When the clock hits zeroes there will be a ton of points on the scoreboard. I'll give my pick later this week but I will make one
prediction. I'll be on the sidelines to see it. After starting the season 0-4, did I expect Rosemead to be 3-0 and alone in first place in the Mission Valley League? No, but when you see the way the Panthers are doing it, it's the Rosemead way. Former Rosemead HC Matt Koffler used to say if you can run the ball, play defense and are good on special teams you'll win. The Panthers are running the ball, (250 yards last week), playing defense (shut out E Monte, allowed 14 points last week) and have been playing well on special teams. With the best of the MVL already out of the way, Mead should run the ball all the way to an undefeated league season. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson 40.
by Andy Villanueva Monrovia
El Monte spotted South El Monte an 8-0 lead in their annual Griffin Bowl matchup, but then scored the next 44 to take an easy 44-15 victory over the Eagles on Friday night at El Monte High School. The spark igniting the fire for the Lions was quarterback Edward Dominguez. The lanky the junior completed 11 of 22 passes for 270 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 17 times for 160 yards and another score. South’s Jaime Michel put
Lions defensive tackle Justin Lopez was a wall in the trenches.”---Photo by Joe T.
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at the South El Monte 48. EM OC Brian Tabatabai’s offense was aided by a pair of offside calls and a pass interference and a 20-yard run by Dominguez. Then on third and 12 from the Eagles 13, Dominguez delivered a fastball to Fernando Espinoza. With two more added on the conversion, the Lions took a 22-8 lead. South recovered the onside kick at the fifty and worked its way down to set up a first and goal at the nine. Lopez ran for 7-yards to the two before being stopped on third and goal for no gain, but El Monte was called for a chop block. The ball was moved to the one and third down was replayed. Again Lopez was stacked up by the defense, and Michel was stopped inches from the goal line on fourth down. The Lions took over and moved the ball out to the seven. Then on third and 15, Dominguez hit Robert Gonzalez for a 70-yard gain that took the ball to the South 23. “Finish them now! Finish them now!” El Monte HC Joel Sanchez yelled at his offense as they raced down the field to set up. Two plays later Dominguez and Gonzalez hooked up for a 20-yard touchdown and it was finished.
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his team up with 9:13 left in the first quarter on a 33-yard run. Marcos Lopez added the deuce and it was 8-0. The Lions responded with an 80-yard game tying drive capped by a 23-yard strike from Dominguez to Saul Chavez. Dominguez converted the two-point conversion. The game turned early in the second quarter when El Monte went 81 yards in five plays. The series was highlighted by a 57-yard Dominguez run to put them in business at Eagles 23. Two plays later he scored from 8-yards, but a pass failed on the twopointer. Kicking off the Lions wouldn’t know a deep kick or a touchback if it fell on them, they booted it onside (like they do all the time) and recovered
Baldwin Park 36 Sierra Vista 0
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Gladstone 47 Duarte 7 After scoring its third touchdown of the first quarter, a 13-yard rush by running back Jakeob Sedano, Gladstone never looks back and routes the Falcons -Tim Mercado. PACIFIC
Muir 56 Arcadia 16 Taeon Mason runs for a 41
yard score and catches a 71 yard TD pass from Chase Keough for the Stangs. MIRAMONTE
Bassett 42 Ganesha 0 La Puente 62 Garey 35 NON-LEAGUE
Fillmore 27 Rio Hondo Prep 0 Down 14-0 at the half to the Flash, the game slips away from the Kares in the fourth. RHP now 3-4.
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Arcadia will attempt to hold the line this coming week. Photo by Joe T.
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Wal-Mart moved its plans somewhere else: Arden next to the DMV to be exact. Edwards was the last business remaining in the shopping center. We lost an Arcade and other businesses relo-
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Cinemas? Please email us at editor@midvalleynews. com with your best Edwards stories so we can see what we really are losing is a big piece of El Monte.
EMUHSD Students Learn Secrets to Success at Leadership Day Program by Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte
Approximately 150 students from El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) schools attended the recent Inspire: A Young Men's Leadership Day program held at the Grace T. Black auditorium in El Monte. In partnership with the District, the City of South El Monte, Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, the US Marine Corps, Union Bank, and others, the event was chaired by EMUHSD Board Member Salvador Ramirez and El Monte Councilwoman Victoria Martinez. Following an inspiring speech by keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Raphael Hernandez (USMC) on leadership and leading by example, students had an opportunity to interact with mentors representing a wide range of professions including engineers, architects, scientists, attorneys, educators and community leaders. Following a brief introduction, students were given the opportunity to ask questions of each mentor as they shared with students their secrets to success. Students heard from these
On Thursday, October 23, 2014, the newly merged Five Points/El Monte/ South EI Monte Rotary Club (formerly Five Points Rotary Club and Rotary Club of EI Monte/South EI Monte) will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Grace T. Black Auditorium, 3130 Tyler Avenue, EI Monte. The doors will open at 4:00 PM, and dinner will be served until 6:30 PM. The cost of the dinner is just $5.00, which is a small price for a big dinner of salad, fruit, bread, and spaghetti (prepared by DiPeppe’s Restaurant). Tickets may be purchased from any Five Points/El Monte/South EI Monte Rotary Club member or at the door on the day of the event.
cated. We hope that the city would plan to build a new movie theater when it comes up with the future plans, but that seems unlikely. What were your fondest memories of El Monte Edwards
professionals how each had overcome adversity through perseverance and each encouraged the students to seek assistance from parents, school personnel and other resources when needed. "It is important for our young men to hear from exemplary leaders, share success stories and learn ways to create their own," said Ramirez. "We wanted our young men to see that people who come from backgrounds similar to theirs have gone on to become successful in their communities." EMUHSD Superintendent Nick Salerno shared his insight on how to achieve one's goals and the Marines in attendance encouraged students to always work hard and believe in oneself. Students then had an opportunity to attend workshops on health and wellness, financial fitness, and image and etiquette for success, with topics ranging from healthy eating to physical fitness, college financial planning to opening a bank account, chivalry, and even the proper way to tie a necktie.
Feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive. "I learned in order to be a good leader, you need to inspire people to do good," said one student. "And that leaders are made, not born." "I learned how important it is to plan ahead," said another. "Not only careerwise, but financially, too." Others came away with the importance of first impressions and dressing for success, keeping a positive attitude and open mind, the benefits of hard work and careful planning, respecting the opinions of others, accepting criticism gracefully and remaining focused on one's goal. "This event was very informative and provided productive insight and advice for our young men," said Salerno. "I particularly want to thank Board Members Salvador Ramirez and Ricardo Padilla, along with the other outstanding volunteers and support groups, for making this a great and memorable day for our students."
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Foothill Gold Line Project from Pasadena to Azusa Completed by Yessica Jovel Baldwin and West Covina
and Council Member Uriel With two strikes of the Roger Hernandez; County Macias; and Metro Board ceremonial golden hammer Supervisor Michael AnMember and Glendale City by the track crew foreman tonovich; Construction Council Member Ara Naand Monrovia resident, Elias Authority Board Members jarian. Mayors and Council Avila, the final e-clip was Doug Tessitor (Glendora Members from all of the installed this past Saturday Council Member), Sam project’s corridor cities, at approximately 11 a.m. Pedroza (Claremont Council along with other ConstrucOnce in place, this final acMember), and John Fasana tion Authority board memtion completed all 28 miles (Duarte Council Member); bers, were present for this of light rail track needed for Azusa Mayor Joseph Rocha memorable occasion. the Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa. Installation of the final e-clip was one of many photo-worthy moments at the Track Completion Ceremony that took place this past Saturday. More than 400 community members, project stakeholders, elected officials and members of the media were in attendance at the event, which was held near the future Azusa Downtown Station in the City of Azusa. All witnessed the historic moment when the track was fully completed, connecting the cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa via this new light rail line. Local, county, state and federal officials from throughout the corridor cities attended the event. Speaking about the importance of this project milestone were Congress Members Grace NapoliWith two strikes of the ceremonial golden hammer by the track tano and Judy Chu; State crew foreman and Monrovia resident, Elias Avila, the final e-clip was Senator Norma Torres; installed State Assembly Member
Courtesy Photos by Metro Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Azusa Mayor Joseph Rocha, and Foothill Gold Line Board Chairman Doug Tessitor arrived at the Track Completion Ceremony via a hi-rail vehicle.
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comed Grand Marshal Vera Jimenez, an Emmy awardwinning journalist. Jimenez has earned two Emmy awards, three Golden Mike awards and three Golden Pylons and has also worked for KABC 7 and KCBS 2. She currently works as meteorologist and traffic reporter for KTLA Channel 5 News at 6 and 10 p.m. “I am exactly like you,” Jimenez told the crowd. “I didn’t come from privilege and I grew up just like you. I set goals for myself and with hard work, I achieved them. You can do it, too.” The Harvest Festival at Arceo Park included free bikes, helmets, GameStop gift certificate giveaways, performances by parade participants, rides and bouncers. A pumpkin carving contest also yielded cash prizes for those who had the most creative, scariest and cutest pumpkins. Ishigaki’s husband, Ron, daughter Natalie Ishigaki Saenz, son-in-law Arturo Saenz and her two grandchildren, Kayleen and Kaylaah, all rode in the parade as well. Several sponsors helped make the parade possible, including Encore Sponsor King Taco; Corporate Sponsor Valley Vista Services; Platinum Sponsors Royal Coaches, KPRS Construction and Wayne Clayton Foundation; and Gold Sponsors El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Olivarez and Madruga, the El Monte Police Officer’s Association, Southern California Edison and Southland Transit. 10-22-2014
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Page 14 Trustee Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-611792-AL Order No.: 14-0002886-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/2/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MONICA AUGUST, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/12/2007 as Instrument No. 20070539454 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/29/2014 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $362,869.59 The purported property address is: 4422 LA MADERA AVENUE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8548-005-014 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender
may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-611792-AL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-611792-AL IDSPub #0071671 10/8/2014 10/15/2014 10/22/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPERTY AT 9550 FLAIR DRIVE, #201 Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Properties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
APPLICATION:
Revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 07-12
REQUEST:
A Revision to Conditional Use Permit to allow the existing establishment of a private trade school specializing in business management within a portion of an existing building to be moved from Unit #500 to Unit #201 of the building. The subject property is located in the OP (Office Professional) zone. The request is made pursuant to Section 17.24.040(59) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
9550 Flair Drive, #201/APN: 8581-001-064 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
APPLICANT:
Jennie Ta 9550 Flair Drive, #201 El Monte, CA 91731
OWNER:
95-Royal Center, LLC 8917 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770
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.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Rebecca Contreras; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at rcontreras@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Rebecca Contreras at (626) 580-2096 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on and mailed on:
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF EL MONTE PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE FLAIR SPECTRUM PROJECT AND SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 9400 FLAIR DRIVE (APNs 8581-001-025, -029 & -046) Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 The City of El Monte has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed Flair Spectrum El Monte project. The DEIR includes an analysis of potential environmental impacts associated with development of the project. Unavoidable significant impacts have been identified in regards to air quality and transportation/traffic. There are no sites located on the proposed project site that are listed as hazardous waste facilities, properties, or disposal sites, leaking underground storage tanks with a filed unauthorized release report, solid waste disposal facilities with known migration of hazardous waste, or active cease and desist orders as enumerated under California Government Code 65962.5.
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Project Description The project is located in El Monte, Los Angeles County, California. The project site is bound by Flair Drive to the north, Rio Hondo Avenue to the west, and existing commercial developments to the south and east. The proposed mixed-use development consists of 640,000 gross square feet of retail and 50,000 square feet of restaurant for an outlet mall, a 250room hotel, and 600 residential units on the 14.66 acre project site. The project also includes the option for up to 20 percent of the proposed retail square footage to be developed as office use. Parking would be provided in subterranean and above-grade parking structures. The project includes the proposed retail, restaurant, hotel, residential, parking, and all facilities proposed within the project site, on- and off-site supporting improvements, and associated discretionary actions. The project would be developed in two phases (with the retail, restaurant, hotel and most parking in the first phase and the residential and remaining parking in the second phase). Project Applications City approval of the following discretionary actions would be required in order to implement the project: (1) Certification of the EIR and approval of the following: (2) General Plan Amendment, (3) Zone Change and Creation of a new Specific Plan, (4) Conditional Use Permit for the hotel use, (5) Conditional Use Permit to develop more than three residential units, (6) Tentative Parcel Map, (7) Design Review and (8) Development Agreement. Environmental Documentation and Review Period The DEIR, technical reports, appendices, and other references cited in the DEIR will be available for review and comment for forty-five (45) days commencing Friday, October 24, 2014 and ending on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM. Any person wishing to comment on the DEIR may provide written comments via mail or email to: Jason Mikaelian, Planning Service Manager City of El Monte, Planning Division 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731 jmikaelian@elmonteca.org The DEIR, technical reports and appendices are available on the City’s Planning Division website at http://www.elmonte.org/Government/EconomicDevelopment/Planning.aspx and at the following locations: 1) City of El Monte, Planning Division, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731 2) Norwood Library, 4550 N. Peck Road, El Monte, California 91732 Planning Commission Study Session The project has been scheduled for a Study Session with the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm City of El Monte, City Hall West - Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731 For Additional Information For further information, please contact Jason Mikaelian at jmikaelian@elmonteca.gov or at (626) 580-2064, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on:
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE EL MONTE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
REQUEST
In 2013, Bike San Gabriel Valley/Day One, a non-profit health advocacy organization, was awarded a grant through the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to complete a regional bicycle master plan that includes numerous San Gabriel Valley cities including El Monte. The proposed El Monte Bicycle Master Plan is a component of the larger San Gabriel Valley Regional Bicycle Master Plan. The El Monte plan includes specific bicycle facility recommendations for bicycle paths, lanes and routes throughout the city. It gives an overview of existing conditions and bicycle ridership, a prioritized list of recommended bicycle facilities and recommended education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation programs that will increase bicycle activity and safety. Project cost estimates and potential funding sources are also identified. The Planning Commission will serve as the recommending body with the City Council making the final decision.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
Citywide
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Adoption of the proposed Bicycle Master Plan is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 21080.20 (Bicycle Transportation Plans). Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required.
APPLICANT:
City of El Monte – Department of Public Works 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731
TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: 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. Written comments shall be sent to Cesar Roland, Senior Engineer; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at croldan@elmonteca.gov. 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 Cesar Roldan at (626) 580-2058. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on:
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Universal Horror Nights an Unforgettable Experience! 10-22-2014
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by Melissa Rocha Universal City
What on unmemorable night! Everyone inside the Universal Horror Nights theme park would agree that there was no place to escape from the terrors of the Night. An unimaginable creativity within inside the new 7 mazes and the producers, makeup artist and crew who make it happen every night only in 7 hours. There is no doubt that Universal Studios
gives their best special effront of you is another guest fects and use fiction to conbut it might actually be a vert the spectators into a rebloody zombie. ality horror scene. This year Ever wanted to be at, Universal used their back see and feel a Hollywood drop sets to give the horrifyhorror film experience than ing experience of creating might as well take the tramp the dark tunnel of terror tour to meet Norman Bates which is completely full of from Psycho. Also but don’t burned walkers. As you walk just be ready to walk, be the dark tunnel you might prepare to run to escape the think the Universal Horror Nights continued on page 15 person in
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Entertainment Corner
AXS TV's Elton & Billy Tribute In its 4th season and showing no sign of slowing down or losing its edge, AXS TV's World's Greatest Tribute Bands keeps its level of fun and nostalgia fresh and in your face. On the September 30th episode the show featured a wonderful tribute to an actual occurrence. Kenny Metcalf and Michael John paid tribute to Sir Elton John and Billy Joel respectively, in a wonderful homage to an actual tour these two legends created in real life. Not only a display of piano virtuoso by these two talented men but they manifested themselves into these two personas so well one could not help but get lost in the moment. A ninety minute moment to be precise.
With limited space to house just one band on a normal episode, this musical moment saw the small stage filled with two baby grand pianos plus a full band and background singers. A sight to behold indeed. And yet, the simplicity of their performances spoke loudly about the talent to everyone on that stage. It's supposed to look easy, they make it look easy. Truth be told... it's not. That is the essence of craftsmanship, talent and showmanship. Once again host Katie Daryl is right on her game. The season is well under way and it seems each week the tribute acts bring their own unique talents to this stage and screen. AXS TV's World's Greatest Tribute
Bands airs Tuesday nights at 7:00pm PST/10:00pm ET. If you happen to live in the Los Angeles or Southern
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this thing is indeed a “happening.”
(End of Watch), and Jon Bernthal (The Wolf of Wallstreet). They all played their parts so well; they made me feel like I was in the war. That is the sign of great acting. The acting gets my highest praises a 10 out of 10. The audio and visual department for Fury did a great job. Let’s start talking about the sound. They took a lot of time to really capture every sound with detail. From the biggest explosion to the
smallest drop of blood, I was able to hear it and feel like I was there. The visuals were also very detailed. So detailed that it made the movie very gruesome. The sound, the look and feel of Fury was as good as the acting, 10 out of 10. Over all Fury did not meet all of my expectations. The directing and the story needed work. I say save this movie and see it when it comes out on DVD.
Furry by Jose Gracia AKA 'Average Joe' National
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night mare of The Walking Death. At the back drop sets guest have the opportunity to have a peek at the AVP (Alien vs. Predators) who tell the story of the spaceship who brought with them another species sample. Known as the Predators; who’s spaceship that carried them crashed at a remote
forest. The difference between the Alien’s is that they were incubated by humans but once both species escape in the countryside starts the real danger. Humans will be in between the battle of both species and the survival of human race. If you think that was all for the back drop set you have seen nothing yet.
More hurrying than ever brought to you from the filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and crew comes the supernatural From Dusk Till Dawn, just beware your steps and careful with the snakes. As before stepping into the dark tunnel take a look, if you there inside what was once an ice-cream factory who now runs by murders psychotic clowns at Clowns 3D and which also features music from Slash. It has been a horrifying night and there are more mazes and scary zones to preview but words would not say enough. If you would like to share your experience and see your photos now available on #UniversalHHN, Face Book/HalloweenHorrorNights, Instagram/@HorrorNights & @UniStudios and Snap Chat/HorrorNights. So if you’re ready for a sleepless night make your-self and the rest of the guest a favor and leave children at home before stepping inside the theme park. Now is your turn, have a horrifying night mmmmmwwwwahahahahahahaha…
Fury is directed and written by David Ayer (End of Watch). David Ayer has a better resume in writing movies like Training Day and Fast and the Furious. Fury tells us the story of a battle hardened Army Sergeant Don 'Wardaddy' Collier played by Brad Pitt, who fought German Nazis in Africa, Europe and now in Germany. He lead attacks against Nazis with a Sherman thank and a five man crew. The directing and story was average. David Ayer started the movie too slow and then ended the movie very fast. Ayer should have started the movie a little faster and the end should have been a little longer to really take in what was going on. Even though I understand war is not all action, it has it slow moments. I assume that’s what Ayer was trying to portray. The story did have a lot of potential to be good, but unfortunately it fell short. That’s why I gave directing and writing a 5 out of 10. The actors did fulfill all my expectations, Brad Pitt, Shia La Beouf (Transformers), Logan Lerman(Percy Jackson), Michael Pena
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