Vol. 51, No.45
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Halloween is one of the most favorite holidays children love because it is associated with costumes and getting lots of candy. But, what do we really know about Halloween? Halloween is celebrated on October 31st every year. Reference books tell us that the name Halloween means “hallowed” or “holy evening” because it takes place the night before All Saints’ Day. However, there are many superstitions that surround Halloween. History tells us that long ago the Celts believed that on Halloween “the souls of the dead were allowed to return to their homes.” They even believed that all kinds of “dark spirits” were allowed to roam around. It seems that back then Halloween was considered a “fearful” night. And, it was told that in England some
La Primaria Students in the Pink by Michele Earle El Monte
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and staff at La Primaria School in the Mountain View School District donned pink clothes and pink ribbons for the great cause. The kindergarten through fifth grade students were happy to show their support to the fight against breast cancer.
of the villagers and farmers would build huge bonfires and kept them burning all night long to frighten away the evil spirits. Also, the Druids, an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain, “believed that on Halloween ghosts, spirits, fairies, witches and elves came out to harm people.” They even believed that “cats had once been human
beings but were changed as a punishment for evil deeds.” But after many many years, superstitions have lessoned for most and Halloween has become a festival of parties for people young and old, dressing up in all kinds of costumes. Halloween has also traditionally been associated with symbols. In England apples are connected with
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Halloween just like pumpkins are popular in the U.S. There is even a story the Irish tell about how jacko-lanterns appeared on the scene. It seems there was a man named Jack who couldn’t get into heaven because he was cheap nor could he get Halloween continued on page 5
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Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez not only salutes the flag but serves it!
FALL MENUDO BREAKFAST Sunday, November 3, 2013 Lambert Park 11431 McGirk Street El Monte, CA 91731 8:00 AM, - 1:00 PM Cost: $6.00 Children Under 12: $4.00 Includes a delicious bowl of Menudo, Coffee & Pan Dulce! Tickets Available here at the Museum & also at the door
The 2014 La Historia Society Museum Calendar is available and for sale for $6:00 each. Also available for sale will be the book, Cuentos De El Monte: The Barrio and Beyond, as well as other items for sale!
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on “EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS” and donated a First Aid Kit and a Three Day Survival Kit to the members. A delicious lunch buffet was enjoyed by all. President Rita recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention month. She spoke on “Pinwheels for Prevention,” the Child Abuse Awareness program. Olga Gutierrez was announced as the new Advocates for Children chairman. Scholarship Chairman Lorene Gutierrez reported that she is seeking community businesses that wish to partner or donate to the Women’s Club Scholarships. Fashion Show Chairman, Pat Wallach announced the 2014 theme would be “Circus.” President Rita encouraged members to attend the Report Writing Workshop on October 30, 2013 that will be held at the La Puente Valley Woman’s Club, 200 N. First Street, La Puente. California. La Historia Historical Society Museum will hold their FALL MENUDO BREAKFAST on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Lambert Park, 11431 McGirk Street, El Monte, from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Cost $6.00 and children under 12 $4.00. Breakfast will include coffee and pan dulce. The La Historia Society Museum Calendar will be on sale for $6.00 each. For information and tickets phone: 626-279-1954 or 626575-3290. The La Historia Museum is located at 3240 Tyler Avenue, El Monte.
So much going on this past week and now looking forward to Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2013. Halloween customs that we observe had their beginnings a very long time ago. They came from the priests of ancient Gaul and Britain (called druids) who believed that witches, demons and spirits of the dead roamed the earth on the eve of November 1. Bonfires were lit to drive the bad spirits away and to protect themselves further from the bad spirits, the druids offered good things to eat and disguised themselves. Thus we celebrate Halloween by playing “Trick or Treat,” dressing up in costumes and wearing masks. No matter what the costume your children (or you?) wear, remember to always practice “Safety First.” On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 The El Monte Police Department “TRUNK OR TREAT” Halloween Celebration for the community, will be held at the Community Center, 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. For further information phone 626580-2186. One of the most successful independent films ever made, John Carpenters HALLOWAlways fun things to do, see EEN (1978) will be screened you soon someplace AROUND in the Library Community TOWN. Room of the South Pasadena Library, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, from 7:00pm to 9:30 pm. Tickets $10.00 each. This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the South Pasadena Library and CARE ION T N SS foundation which helps homeTE AT SINE S less teenagers. For further BU NER information phone: 626-403OW 7333. EL MONTE FRIEND O’GARDEN CLUB traveled to Cal Poly Pomona on OctoPROTECT YOUR ber 24, 2013 for their second BUSINESS NAME annual field trip to visit the Farm Store. A planning meeting, for events and programs Publish your Fictitious for the New Year, will be held Business Name on Friday, November 1, 2013 Statements with Us! at Annia’s Kitchen at the El Monte Airport, 4235 Santa Anita Avenue. For information on membership, contact MID VALLEY NEWS President Steve Heimple at 11401 Valley Blvd, Ste 200 B 626-281-6382. El Monte, CA 91731 EL MONTE WOMENS CLUB monthly business and luncheon meeting was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the El Monte Community Center, 3130 Tyler. Richard Luna, Your DBA expires every five years! It’s simple to refile. Contact us, we from the El Monte Police Dehave the forms. partment, presented a program
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Weekend Escape Will Rogers State Historical Park
by Jo Anne Disney Pacific Palisades
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Located in picturesque Pacific Palisades, the Will Rogers State Historical Park has recently had the ranch house renovated. Forgotten by some, it is a wonderful place to visit, especially for elementary age children to learn about history and walk the same grounds of a very great humanitarian, Will Rogers. Rogers was born on November 4, 1879 on a frontier ranch between Claremore and Oologah, Oklahoma. He was of Cherokee descent and proud of it. Rogers attended Kemper Military Academy in Boonville, Missouri. He left school in 1898 and started life as a cowhand. He traveled to Argentina and ended up in South Africa a few years later as a member of Texas Jack’s Wild West Circus. In 1908 Rogers married Betty Blake, a school teacher
from Arkansas. They had four children, the youngest, died in 1919 of diphtheria. Rogers went on to become a stage and movie star, an entertainer, a comedian with the Ziegfeld Follies and will be most remembered as a “homespun philosopher.” His witty comments on the news appeared in about 350 daily newspapers. His most infamous line, “… I never met a man I didn’t like.” will live on forever. Rogers and his wife donated both time and money to helping those less fortunate. In 1917 he pledged 10% of his yearly income to the Red Cross, which amounted to $5,200. He also appeared in many benefits to raise funds for families of soldiers fighting in the war. In 1928, Rogers and his family moved from his home in Beverly Hills to the ranch house in the central
Santa Monica Mountains, which started as a 6-room cabin and became a 31room home. In touring the ranch you will find authentic furnishings, the original porch swing from his home in Beverly Hills, paintings, sculptures, numerous Indian rugs and baskets. As you tour the ranch house and walk from room to room, the aura from this family follows you. The den served as both a music room and library, where there are many first edition books given to Rogers as gifts. The sitting room next to the master bedroom displays Rogers’ desk, typewriter and maps of trips made. Today, Rogers is still regarded as one of the greatest ropers of all time. It is said that he always tried to rope his guests at the ranch. One guest sent him a stuffed calf that is on display at the ranch house and suggested he rope it as opposed to his guests. Rogers took his advice and roped the stuff calf so much that its ears wore off. Rogers was killed on August 15, 1935 at the age of 55, in a private plan crash near Barrow, Alaska. In 1944, Betty Rogers “deeded the 186-acre ranch to the State of California for public use and enjoyment as a memorial, historical monument and public park.” Will Rogers State Historic Park is located at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road, Pacific Palisades. For more information visit: www.parks. ca.gov/willrogers.
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‘TIME JOCKEY’ Mount Names by Joe Castillo San Gabriel Range…. The San Gabriel Mountains are named after a number of prominent people of Southern California fame and fortune. Mount Wilson, a 5,700 foot peak, was named after Benjamin ‘Don Benito’ Wilson. Wilson was an early landowner in the San Gabriel Valley and was a mayor of Los Angeles. The mountain peak is best known for the Mt. Wilson Observatory which was built under the direction of astronomer George Hale in 1903. The Mt. Wilson Hotel was also built nearby but eventually was destroyed by fire. The Mt. Wilson Trail runs 8 miles to the peak of the mountain and was used by the Gabrielinos, long before the Spanish arrived in Southern California. Mt. Baden-Powell, a peak in the Mount San Antonio area was named after Sir Robert Baden-Powell. Sir Robert was prominent for founding the Boy Scouts in 1908. Mount Disappointment is a 5,994 peak in the San Gabriel range. Rumor has it that it received its name from climbers who ascended to the top, only to be disappointed that a higher peak was directly behind it. It is still used as a favorite location for climbers who won’t be disappointed in its challenge. Mount Lowe is located just 4 miles to the east of Mount Wilson. It was named for Thaddeus Lowe, an aeronautic engineer for the U.S. Army during the Civil War. In 1893, Lowe opened the 3,000 foot long Mt. Lowe Scenic Railway. The railway was a narrow cable line which lifted riders up 1,500 feet in elevation. Thaddeus Lowe built a hotel on nearby Echo Mountain and also built an observatory. The railway was eventually sold to the Pacific Electric Railway in 1900 and would eventually carry 3.1 million passengers at $5 each until it ceased operations in 1937. Mount Lukens, a 5,074 peak above La Cresenta was named after Theodore P. Lukens, Mayor of Pasadena and a leading promoter of reforestation. Mount Markham is a 5,742 feet peak between San Gabriel Peak and Mount Lowe. It was named after Henry Markham, a prominent Pasadena resident, who would eventually become
Kiwanis Honors Longden Elementary School Students Jonathan Foo, Linya Wu, and Katherine Lieu
by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
governor of the State of California from 1891 to 1895. The list goes on and on, so the next time you look at the San Gabriel’s remember that every peak you see is probably named after someone who did a lot in the San Gabriel Valley and their name will remain as long as their mountain does ….
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The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from Longden Elementary School. Accompanying the students was new Longden Principal Adin Rudd and singer, songwriter, musician, teacher Mr. Dan Ferguson. Jonathan is 11 years old and has two sisters. He enjoys playing sports, reading, and video games. Jonathan said, “The best things about Longden are the great teachers, the education we receive, and all the respectful people.” The best thing that ever happened was getting good grades on his test and report cards. Personal goals are to make everyone happy, build a house for the poor, be smart, get good at sports, and have a good life. Linya is 11 years old and has two sisters. She enjoys drawing, swimming, badminton, and reading. Linya said, “The best things about Longden are the nice teachers, everyone works hard, and the fun school activities.” The
Join the VFW in Saluting All Veterans with a BBQ On Veterans Day, Monday November 11th, Greater El Monte Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10218 Will Host a barbeque for all Veterans from 1 pm through 2 pm. Hot Dogs and hamburgers will be served to all veterans and their families. Commander Mike Felix said; “This is are small way to say thank you for your service. For more information or if you would like to attend call (626) 448-1737 or (626) 261-0489. The VFW hall is located at 11126 Ramona Blvd.
best thing that ever happened was when her baby sister was born. Personal goals are to build houses for the homeless, build a park for animals with beautiful plants, get good grades, get better at cooking, and help her sister to become smart. Katherine is 11 years old and has a younger brother. She enjoys swimming, reading, electronics, and playing with her friends. Katherine said, “The best things about Longden are her friends, the school library, her classmates and Mr. Ferguson.” The best thing that ever happened was when her baby brother Kyle was born. Personal goals are to stop pollution, invent contact lenses that never hurt your eyes, attend USC, get all A’s, and get over her fear of playing sports.. Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr.
Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their photo will also be published in Temple City Life, Mid Valley News, Temple City Tribune, and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 6439460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisrg.
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'Jerry's Journey' by Jerry Jambazian
into hell because he played too many jokes on the devil. So Jack became destined to “walk the earth with his lantern until Judgment day.” So if you ever wondered why witches, ghosts and cats are associated with Halloween, you can see these ideas came from ancient superstitions and have trickled down to “present-day.” I bet Friday the 13th and the stigma around black cats has something to do with those ancient superstitions as well! Today for most people, Halloween is a light-hearted holiday and gets us ready for Thanksgiv-
ing. The most important thing to remember is to “trick or treat” safely. Wear costumes that don’t hinder your vision. Bring flashlights so you can see where you are going. Wear reflective items on your clothing so drivers can see you. Don’t go out alone – go with adults. Check with your local communities to see what other events they are sponsoring. Please remember that whatever you are doing for Halloween -- do it safely. HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO EVERYONE!
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The annual Halloween Carnival provides children a safe alternative to trick-o-treating between the hours of 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Halloween Carnival will be held at Live Oak Park Thursday, Oct. 31. Children’s activities include 30 carnival games, bungee trampoline, giant slide, toy raffles, strolling magician, and puppet show. Two food trucks will be on site selling rice balls, Korean tacos, fried rice, sliders, boba drinks and gourmet ice cream cookie sandwiches. Many thanks to Temple City Parks & Recreation for planning this popular event that draws hundreds. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 285-2171 ext. 2360. Temple City Tweets: • The Rosemead Boulevard Beautification Project is well underway and even ahead of schedule. It will be beautiful with protected bikeways, thousands of new plants and trees, works of art and sculpture, pedestrian friendly sidewalks and lighting. I realize it has been a hardship on some citizens but do you remember the Rosemead project a few years ago from Callita to Colorado Blvd? I remember not
seeing any construction workers for several weeks. The County made a bad contract that allowed the company to work on other projects. It was a lower cost for the County but frustration for citizens and businesses. Temple City has done all the right things to make sure there is the least amount of inconvenience. • Citizen’s Academy class of 2013 is into its third session. Twenty-seven class members will kicked-off with an introductory session on the Starring Roles of City Leaders followed by Where Are The Benjamins, and Survival of the Fittest Community. The sessions are carefully crafted to give a glimpse of the innerworkings of city government. • After two months of renovation Temple City will unveil the refurbished Council Chambers on November 5. Improvements include new seating with ADA accessibility, council dais, new carpeting and paint, improved audio and video. City staff has kept the cost down by doing a lot of the work themselves. Come out at 6:30 for a grand tour. • Senior Health Fair – older adults are reminded of the upcoming Health Fair on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. – 12
p.m. noon at the Live Oak Park Community Center. Several vendors from local health care agencies will be offering information on healthy living and other “treats” throughout the morning. Free screenings will also be available. For information call 285-2171 ext. 2358. • After seven looooog years The Gateway Project has been issued building permits. The project includes the construction of an underground parking garage for 272 cars, and four separate buildings totaling 80,000 square feet of commercial area. Outdoor dining, public gathering area, water features. I donned my yellow hard hat and was able to take a few photos of the progress. I am happy to announce my new website dedicated to everything Temple City. It captures the spirit and community of a great city. Check it out at: www.templecityphotos.com to see recent photo and video events. You can also like us on Facebook. I would welcome your comments at jerry@ templecityphotos.com See you soon…
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WEBB'S RULES HALLOWEEN by Eugene R. Webb
Halloween is a day we could live without; Most of us don't even know what it is about. The rug rats will be out knocking on our door; Which most of us are not ready for. Is it the All Saints, that we have to thank; For kids coming around and threatening pranks? Children in costumes are cute and sweet; They come yell-
ing. "trick or treat". Today Halloween is a rollicking playtime; And the children think it is just fine.The pranks and practical jokes are all in fun; So Halloween is still enjoyed by the young. So better watch out for Halloween night; The kids going around the Block is quite a sight. A grinning JackO-Lantern, lit up for
Halloween; Bobbing for apples is all part of the scene. October thirty first is not the night to pick; There's black cats and witches on a broomstick. The ghost, witches and goblins will get you if you don't watch out; So this is what Halloween is all about.
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz
El Monte/South El Monte CHAMBER Chamber of Commerce CHIT Board of Directors CHAT 2013 - 2014 Your staff at the Chamber EXECUTIVE BOARD:
PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Owner & President, Ramona Property Managers, Inc. 11706 Ramona Blvd., #204, El Monte, CA 91732 626-448-7882 - Fax 626-4436303 Cell 626-483-6650 rpm@ramonapropertymanagers. com www.ramonapropertymanagers. com VICE PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte, CA 91732 626-444-1963 – Fax 626-4441945 www.elpatiobarandgrill.com SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE Downtown El Monte Business Association 10505 Valley Blvd., Suite 212, El Monte, CA 91731 Cell 909-973-3432 kcjeske@aol.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce 10505 Valley Blvd., Suite 212, El Monte, CA 91731 626-443-0180 - Fax 626-4430463 ken@emsem.biz www.emsem.biz
DIRECTORS:
LEO BARRERA
San Gabriel Valley Water Co. P. O. Box 6010, El Monte, CA 91734 626-448-6183 – Fax 626-4482105 www.sgvwater.com labarrera@sgvwater.com
ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte P. O. Box 6008, El Monte, CA 91734 626-580-2001 artbarrios4citycouncil@yahoo. com JODY BUSH Citizen Member 9933 Alesia Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733 626-444-7636 – Fax 626-4489312 Cell 626-437-8352 jfbush21@aol.com LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California P. O. Box 54153 Terminal Annex, Los Angeles, CA 900540153 213-217-7662 lcetina@mwdh2o.com www.mwdh2o.com
LORI CRAVEN-DOSS Brown’s Jewelry & Loan 8222 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 626-280-0440 – Fax 626-2803354 craven.doss@gmail.com www.brownspawnshop.com
DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant 11706 Ramona Blvd., El Monte, CA 91732 626-443-3134-Fax 626-4430695 donna@greaterelmonteescrow. com JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731 626-580-2001 jgomez@elmonteca.gov www.elmonteca.gov JOSEPH GONZALES City Councilman, City of South El Monte 1759 Maxon Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 626-422-1253 councilmangonzales@gmail. com www.ci.south-el-monte.ca JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment 2034 N. Peck Road, South El Monte, CA 91733 626-442-2894 – Fax 626-3505181 jjacquez@lawrenceequipment. com www.lawrenceequipment.com TOM MILLETT Citizen Member 535 E. Northridge Ave., Glendora, CA 91741 626-335-6271 – Fax 626-3356271 Cell 626-428-0712 tom535millett@gmail.com JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank 9754 E. Rush Street, South El Monte, CA 91733 626-442-4470; fax 626-4442763 janevares@cbbank.com www.cbbank.com NICK SALERNO - Superintendent El Monte Union High School District 3537 Johnson Street, El Monte, CA 91731 626-444-9005- Fax 626-3501095 Cell 626-315-5086 nsalerno@emuhsd.k12.ca.us www.emuhsd.k12.ca.us DONNA YOUNG Vons Credit Union, 4455 Arden Drive, El Monte, CA 91731 626-444-1972 dyoung@vonscu.com www.vonscu.com
of Commerce is dedicated to not only providing value to our existing members, but attracting as many members as possible. In fact, in just over 18 months, we have signed up 149 new members. We are very grateful and appreciative of all our 328 members, members that support their Chamber of Commerce! These members range in size from home-based businesses to large corporations, while encompassing a wide variety of businesses. We thought it would be interesting to see what type of business is typical of a Chamber Member. The following are the top ten business classifications of Chamber membership and the number of businesses in each: Non-Profit, Clubs and
By Ken Rausch
Executive Director
Organizations: 31 Import/Export: 28 Medical Related: 25 Restaurants: 21 Banks/Credit Unions: 13 Economic Development/Job Training: 12 Schools: 10 Citizen Members: 10 Auto Dealerships: 7 Manufacturing: 6 Equally as interesting is the number of employees for each member’s business. Since your membership investment is driven by the number of employees in your business, as you can see from the following statistics, our membership weighs toward the smaller business. This is why your Chamber of Commerce is focused on services that a smaller business needs, but may not necessarily have access to. Examples of these services would be: email
blasts, Certificates of Origin, representation in city and legislative matters and affordable advertising, etc. The following are the demographics of our membership based on the amount of employees: Less than 5 employees: 131 6 – 20 employees: 114 21 – 50 employees: 38 51 - 250 employees: 33 Over 250 employees: 12 Our Chamber of Commerce represents small business in the truest sense. We have first-hand experience as small business owners and appreciate the challenges of today’s business climate. Do not hesitate to contact us for support and/or information. Thank you for your support.
Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson..................................................................................Community HealthAlliance of Pasadena Ernie Amaya........……………………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park Jody Bush, Chairman, Committee Chair (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..........................................Citizen Member Amanda Chang....................................................................................................................Kalico Office Furniture Sharon Coley................................................................................................................DoubleTree Rosemead Hotel Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero..............................................................................................................................Citizen Member Jonathan Hawes....................................................................................................... President of El Monte Kiwains Carrie Jones..................................................................................................................................Denny's El Monte Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Margaret Martinez.....................................................................................Community HealthAlliance of Pasadena Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Isidro Mendoza....................................................................................................................Kentucky Fried Chicken Rachel Montes...................................................................................Magnificent Mr. M Sales & Consulting, Inc. Jackelyn Nevares...................................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co. Juli Travis (2012 Ambassador of the Year) ........................................................................................Hope House Ernesto Villegas............................................................................................................................... Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty
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Chamber Events NOVEMEBER CHAMBER EVENTS
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, November 5th 11:30 AM Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, November 6th 7:30 AM El Patio Bar and Grill Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, November 6th,4:00 p.m. Dennys Restaurant 3540 N. Peck Road El Monte DEMBA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 12th 2:00 pm Chamber Board Room
Texas Hold'em Fundraiser Thursday, November 14th 5:00 - 6:00 Dinner 6:00 p.m. Game Time, VFW Hall, 11126 Ramona Blvd. El Monte
Monthly Evening Networking Mixer
Wednesday, November 20th, 5:30 p.m. Win Hyundai 3462 N. Peck Road El Monte
November Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, December 4th, 7:30 AM El Patio Bar and Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW MEMBERS in September Annia's Kitchen 4233 N,. Santa Anita Avenue, #12, El Monte 91731 626-401-2422 flaviobug@msn.com
Art's Burgers 11629 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte 91732 626-442-7554 meierfamily@sbcglobal.net
Atlas Dental Care 2732 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte 91733
Christine Knight Director of Marketing & Membership presents new member certificate to Business Owner, Frank Barney of Sheldon Extinguisher Co. 3931 North Peck Road, El Monte.
626-444-2605 rosemary.atlasdental@gmail.com
Chen & Fan Accountancy Corporation 9660 Flair Drive, #300, El Monte 91731 626-279-1688 paulchen@chenfancpa.com
Comfort Dental Care 10012 Garvey Avenue, Suite 11, El Monte 91733 626-433-1300 www.mycomfortdentalgroup.com abbyp@hotmail.com
Edward Guerrero Citizen Member www.edwardguerrero.com
Chamber Staff and Board of Directors along with City Dignitaries welcome new business owner Ignacio Evans of Ignacio Sports Bar.
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Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services 5146 N. Maine, Box 339, Baldwin Park 91706 626-960-4861 www.ettielee.org vicki_m@ettielee.org
Print 4 Ever Express 626-404-8514 www.print4everexpress.com irving1586@gmail.com
Radio Shack El Monte 3552 Peck Road, El Monte 91732 626-579-1795
Welcome our new member Bella Dental: Ambassadors Luis Astorga, Edward Guerrero and Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez Field Representative Laura Jimenez, Executive Director Ken Rausch, Business Owner Dr. Singh, Director of Marketing & Membership Christine Knight and Assembly Member Roger Hernandez Field Representative Armando Yanez.
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Teddy Bear Mixer Wednesday, December 11th Community Center 3130 N. Tyler Avenue El Monte Many Thanks to Our Members Who have Supported Our Mixer on October 16 at Ramona Nursing and Rehabilitation. Romona Nursing and Rehabilitation El Monte Jewelers Kalico Office Furniture Doubletree Rosemead Hotel Credit Union of Southern California Union 76 – Santa Anita Avenue Wilkies Florist Villegas Realty
Christine Knight Director of Marketing & Membership welcomes new member and business owner Art Meier JR. of Arts Burgers. — at 11629 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte. Love those hamburgers. Chris Knight Director of Marketing & Membership, Congratulates New Member Flavio Bugarin of Annia's Kitchen.
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Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste - FREE Drop-off Program El Monte residents may properly dispose of unwanted hazardous waste, for free. Hazardous waste includes paint, auto fluids, household cleaning products, garden chemicals, expired medicine, sharps, batteries, and obsolete electronics. Such items should never be placed in the regular trash. The City of El Monte operates a Hazardous Waste Collection Center, open on the first Saturday of each month, from 8am to 2pm. During open hours, residents may drop-off any hazardous wastes, free of charge. This is a fast and easy drive thru service. Simply place hazardous wastes securely in the trunk of your vehicle, and deliver them to: Hazardous Waste Collection Center @ the City of El Monte Public Works Yard 3990 Arden Drive Use rear entrance; enter from Valley Circle. Open on the 1st Sat. of each month, 8am to 2pm. Please note that the City’s Public Works Yard and Hazardous Waste Collection Center were previously located at 3527 Santa Anita. In September 2013, these City operations re-located to a new state of the art facility at 3990 Arden Drive. For additional information, please contact the City of El Monte at (626) 580-2062.
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The Final Fight…..Round 7 Formula Drift
by Andrew Paul Bettridge Irwindale
For the past 10 years, Formula Drift has come to Irwindale Speedway for their final event. However, in the past years has come to be known as “House of Drift” to the drifting community. Going into Friday’s practice and qualifying for the Top 32, drivers were on the edge as the battle going into this round had under a 20 point spread for the championship between Michael Essa and Chris
Slammed Society car show lines up on the back side of the pits for the day at the races. photos by Andrew Paul Bettridge
Forsberg. On Friday it was highlighted by two rollovers into the small bank from the front S curve. It came down to the Top 32, where Michael Essa went against Luke Pakula. But, following the first run, Essa blew the motor of his BMW causing him to drop out. Luke Pakula let Essa move onto the next round to give him a chance for the championship. As the Top 16 came
in, all Michael Essa could do was sit and wait for results of the Great 8 battle between Forsberg and Saito, where Saito came out on top giving Essa the championship win for the 2013 season. Coming into the finals, it came down to last year’s winner Daigo Saito and Tyler McQuarrie. In the final run of the battle, Tyler bit the wall in the small bank giving Daigo Saito two wins in a row for this event.
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FANVIEW By Joe Torosian
Duarte Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
“Want to see something really scary?” ---Twilight Zone the Movie Never had a bad Halloween. That’s not to say they’ve all been la fiesta grande, but I’ve never had a bad one. I remember being 18 and getting stuck in a car rally (do you know what a car rally is? Think scavenger hunt with a car.) with five 12 year old girls. Spent the whole night with them looking for items, places, and addresses we never found. It was brutal. Especially when I intended on driving in the car rally with another girl, one who was my age, and smoking hot. But I never had a bad Halloween. Never had someone chase after me with a butcher knife, never had a demon possessed killer wearing a goalie mask hunt me, never had a wimpy looking vampire attack me. In our real world, in the light of day, the monsters mentioned above never truly scare us. At least they don’t scare me. So what scares? What probably scares all of us? Me. Ourselves. And who we were. Did you see Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant blow up on the sideline in Sunday’s game against Detroit? Ranting, raving, pointing fingers, he stomped and he got in the faces of his teammates. I’ve never had a bad Halloween, but I’ve had bad moments like Dez Bryant. Moments where I ranted and raved. I don’t have the space to mention all the details, but here is an indication. At the age of 19 I told the referees after a church league basketball game to go to hell. At the age of 22 I told the refs after a playoff game that they did a lousy job and when they asked what my name was I said it was “Calvin Daniels” and got thrown out for a year. At the age of 23 l blew up at the Baptist Church we were clobbering in a softball game for quitting in the middle of the game. As one of the older gentlemen on the Baptist team was trying to calmly explain why, I lashed out at him for being a moron and other things. Turned out this guy was one of the pastors on their church staff. I’ve never had a bad Hal-
loween, but I’ve had bad nights. Nights that I continue to pray will never, ever, be seen again. We’ve all had moments like these. That’s the real scary story. Maybe Dez Bryant’s never had a bad Halloween, but he had a bad day on Sunday. It’s a day heading into the future, after children arrive, and maturity comes he’ll pray no one will ever see again. Halloween 2030 in the Bryant Home: “Hey Dad, did you really act like that, that day in Detroit?” “Oh forget about that sweetie, let’s watch that slasher flick instead.” You can follow Joe on twitter; @joet13b Contact Joe at Joe@midvalleysports.com
Duarte’s Jordan Johnson. Photo by Steven Mercado
The official playoffs don’t start until the middle of November, but for the Duarte Falcons the playoffs have started now. Knowing that one more loss would mean
curtains for the 2013 season, they jumped to an early lead and held on for a 20-15 victory over the Sierra Vista Dons on Friday night at Sierra Vista High School.
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The Falcons Jordan Johnson rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries to lead his team. The Dons Justin Torres matched him with a pair of scores and 157 yards on 27 attempts. “We really hung our offense on our big guy Angel Villanueva and ran behind him. He was a force against Sierra Vista and that’s what helped us get the victory,” Duarte HC Jason Martin said about his offensive lineman. “This was a tough fight for us, we pulled together as a team, we had some key players go down throughout the game, we got banged up this game, but our second and third team guys stepped up real big for us.” Falcons wide receiver Darryl Robinson added to his team’s scoring with a 35-yard touchdown reception late in the first half. Torres scored both of Sierra Vista’s touchdowns in the second half.
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A pair of third quarter touchdowns by the Azusa Aztecs broke open a tie ball game and gave them a 27-20 victory over the La Puente Warriors on Thursday night at Citrus College. Cameron Blackburn delivered the knockout blow in the third quarter stepping front of an Erick Morales pass and returning it down to the La Puente 25. Blackburn
then busted off a run down to the two-yard line and three plays later Angel Maldonado punched it in to the end zone from one -yard out for a 2713 Azusa lead. La Puente quarterback Jacob Tovar was carted off the field and left in an ambulance with 7:09 left in the second quarter with a possible neck injury. Morales replaced Tovar
and completed 7 of 12 for 134 yards and the interception by Blackburn. Morales also scored on a three yard run in the fourth quarter for the last touchdown of the contest. Morales led the LP ground attack with 70 yards rushing. The Warriors got on the board first on a 5-yard pass from Tovar to Julian Llantada with 9:23 left in the first quarter. The Warriors started the drive on the Aztec 39 after stopping Azusa on a fourth down fake punt. Henry Rodriguez booted two field goals for La Puente of 35 and 44 yards. Blackburn had 17 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 27 yards to go along with the interception. La Puente falls to 5-3 and will battle Workman, 3-5, at home.
The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
Stung by the Stangs Before Muir had even run an offensive play Friday night the Mustangs were up 14-0. A kickoff return here, a pick six there and a minute and twelve seconds into the game Arcadia was down two touchdowns. It technically wasn't over but then again everybody knew it was. You talk about Downey, Norwalk, La Serna and Los Altos in the Southeast but really does anybody want to face Muir? The Stangs don't know what a long grinding drive is. It's big play after big play. Home run hitters everywhere. In three games against contending teams Monrovia, Burbank and Muir, Arcadia has been outscored 148-28. With only Burroughs and Crescenta Valley left, the Apaches will be hard pressed to make the playoffs. BGO is MIA If anybody has seen the Bell Gardens offense can you please call Lancer head coach Geoff Ackerman. It's been missing for two weeks now. After averaging 43 points per game for five straight games, the Lancers have scored seven total in the last two. The good news for BG is that they will still make the playoffs as a third place team in the Almont. Surviving on the Ranch Diamond Ranch survived. The Panthers survived the brawl with Diamond Bar, they survived the CIF suspensions and they survived Rowland Friday night escaping with a two point win. Now Roddy Layton's crew is two wins away from a running the Hacienda League table. Diamond Bar on the other hand will forfeit this week's game with Rowland and is on the brink of elimination. Rio Routs Monrovia hasn't allowed a point in Rio Hondo league while outscoring the three opponents 1770. Read again if necessary. 177-0. Montebello-Schurr Showdown Montebello's big 29-7 win over Bell Gardens and Schurr's 47-0 rout of Alhambra sets up a showdown between the two Friday night, November 8. That's provided the Oilers beat Alhambra and the Spartans take care of Keppel this week and both teams remain undefeated. So
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yes the showdown is set. “Our kids were pretty excited to play them (BG),” said Montebello DC Brian Zavala. “We're pretty healthy right now and hope we stay that way. If all goes well, the stage will be set for Week 10.” Suburban Development, What's going on in the Suburban? La Mirada loses to Mayfair two weeks ago and Bellflower falls to Artesia last week. The only consistency is Norwalk running over everybody every week. In four league games the Lancers have scored 56, 62, 62 and 60 points. Mayfair and La Mirada both have one league loss but still have to play Norwalk. Bellflower already has two losses with just one game left with Glenn. The key game this week is Norwalk at La Mirada. If the Matadores could upset the Lancers and Mayfair, as expected, beats Cerritos, there would be a three way tie for first heading into Week Ten. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com
Rosemead Runs by El Monte
by George Hernandez El Monte
Rosemead running back Patrick Lopez.”---Photo by Jazmin Sahagun
The Rosemead Panthers took no prisoners as they raced to their seventh consecutive victory by defeating the El Monte Lions 45-0 on Friday night at El Monte High School. The spotlight was on former Rosemead head coach Matt Koffler returning to the sidelines to fill in for one game while the current staff is serving a one game suspen-
sion for an unspecified CIF violation. The star, however, was Patrick Lopez, who rushed for three touchdowns while playing for Alec Zavala. To go with the three scores Lopez rushed for 208 yards and the Lions never had a chance. Panthers tight end/linebacker Michael "Gunny" Sahagun not only had another strong game at linebacker
he also punished the Lions defense with four receptions for 83-yards, and two scores. Wide receiver Oscar Noriega also got in on the fun with four catches for 119-yards and a touchdown. While the Lions are looking to next year, the victory has set Rosemead up with a showdown with Gabrielino next week.
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The Arcadia Apaches are a good team fighting for respect while the Muir Mustangs are a potentially great team fighting for a league title and a deep playoff run. It turned out as expected with the Mustangs running all over the Apaches 48-7 on Friday night at Horrell Field on the campus of Muir High School. Before Muir had even run an offensive play, it was already 14-0 Mustangs and only one minute and 12 seconds had ticked off the clock. This
wasn’t a ground and pound type of attack. It was more like a nuclear explosion. Consider this. Muir scored seven touchdowns and everyone of them was at least 30 yards or more. Taeon Mason returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown and scored three times overall. He caught a 68 yard pass touchdown from Dejon Williams in the first quarter and also a 56 yard TD strike from backup quarterback Joey Knowles in the third. Arcadia quarterback Joey
Harmon had a rough night completing three of 14 for six yards and two interceptions. The Apaches didn’t score until the fourth quarter when Nico Hiller, who replaced Harmon in the second half, scored on a two-yard run. Arcadia had just 53 yards through the air all night. Taelon Haggerty led the Apaches on the ground with 71 yards on seven carries. The Apaches under first year head coach Andrew Policky fell to 3-2 in the Pacific League and 5-3 overall.
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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, shall conduct a public hearing in the City of El Monte’s City Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following matters: 1. Report on Economic Benefits to the City of Disposition of City Lands to Grapevine Advisors, LLC; 2. Consideration and approval of the form of an Environmental Indemnification and Insurance Agreement between Grapevine Advisors, LLC (the “Developer”) and the City of El Monte (the “City”); 3. Consideration and approval of the Purchase Price payable for the transfer of the City Lands (Parcel 2 and Parcel 4) to the Developer and approval of the forms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Parcel 2) and the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Parcel 4) and related agreements by and between Grapevine Advisors, LLC and the City of El Monte for the transfer and sale of Parcel 2 and Parcel 4 by the City to the Developer, the installation of certain public infrastructure improvements by the Developer as called for under the Gateway Specific Plan and the performance by the Developer of certain environmental remediation work as part of the implementation of the State Department of Housing and Community Development Public Infrastructure Grant in support of the implementation of the Gateway Specific Plan. The public hearing to consider these matters was originally scheduled to convene on September 3, 2013 and was opened and continued by the City Council to September 24, 2013, and continued to a new date of October 8, 2013 and further continued to a new date of October 22, 2013 and further continued to a new date as follows: Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:00 PM City Council Chamber City Hall – East 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731
The City Council has previously approved the Gateway Specific Plan for the development of a transit oriented housing and mixed use development project on City-owned lands situated adjacent to the El Monte Transit Station. The El Monte Transit Station is one of the largest mass transit bus hubs in the nation, and on September 3, 2013, when the City Council opened the public hearing, the City Council considered and approved a remedial action work plan for submission by the City and Grapevine Advisors to the State Department of Toxic Substance Control (“State DTSC”) for the Gateway Project and the City Council continued the consideration of certain other matters to a continued public hearing date to consider the approval of the disposition of the City-owned lands described below (the “City Lands”) to Grapevine Advisors, LLC (the “Developer”) for development of a transit oriented development
project (the “Development Project”) under the terms of an agreement entitled “2012 Gateway Specific Plan Phase IB Property Reservation Development Agreement” as amended. The public hearing as previously continued to October 22, 2012 has been further continued by the City Council to November 12, 2013 at the hour of 7:00 pm, as set forth above. The Development Project includes the concurrent development of one hundred and thirty one (131) units of affordable rental housing by Jamboree Housing (the “Affordable Rental Housing Project”) on lands immediately adjacent to the City Lands. The Development Project also includes a multi-phase development consisting of three hundred and fifty three (353) units of market rate rental housing, twenty five thousand (25,000) square feet of retail space (the “Market Rate Housing Project”), and improved surrounding infrastructure and remediation. The Developer shall be responsible for the design, construction and installation of the public infrastructure and remediation improvements as necessary to accommodate the development of the Affordable Rental Housing Project and Market Rate Housing Project as part of the improvement of the overall Development Project. The final configuration of the City owned lands as shall be transferred to the Developer for the Development Project has been designated in accordance with plans for improvement of the Development Project as previously considered and approved by the City Planning Commission at a public hearing conducted by the City Planning Commission on February 12, 2013. Subsequently the Developer and the City have prepared and submitted an application to the State DTSC for approval of a removal action work plan for approval by State DTSC to perform certain environmental clean-up and mitigation work on the City Lands as part of the Development Project. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) analysis has previously been conducted by the City in connection with the Gateway Specific Plan and the Development Project to determine the appropriate environmental analysis and findings in compliance with the requirements of the CEQA. The CEQA analysis includes the “Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the El Monte Transit Village Specific Plan Project (SCH No. 2005121046),” adopted by the City Council in September 2007 (the “Program EIR”). It also includes the additional environmental review conducted by the City Planning Commission at the time of the revision to Lot Division No. 708 and Design Review No 02-13. The additional documented CEQA analysis (entitled “Addendum No. 1 to the Certified Program environmental impact report (EIR), SCH No. 2005121046, prepared for the Development of the El Monte Gateway Project” also known as “Addendum No. 1”), includes the facts and finding contained in Addendum No. 1. Because the activities being considered at the continued public hearing by the City Council on November 12, 2013 do not exceed the thresholds outlined in Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, no further analysis of the potential environmental impact of the matters set for consideration by the City Council on November 12, 2013 is required in a Supplemental/Subsequent EIR or mitigated negative declaration. In light of the fact that the activities being considered at the continued public hearing by the City Council on November 12, 2013 do not alter the conclusions contained in the Program EIR as certified by the City Council in 2007, and the additional confirming analysis of the Development Project set forth in Addendum No. 1 to the EIR, no further review is required under CEQA of the matters described in this Notice of Public Hearing. At the continued public hearing as scheduled for November 12, 2013, the City Council will consider the information set forth in the Report on Economic Benefits to the City of the Disposition of the City Lands to the Developer, and the related actions as set forth in this Notice of Continued Public Hearing. The City Council shall also consider and approve the disposition price payable by the Developer to the City for the conveyance of the City Lands and the final terms on which the City Lands shall be transferred to the Developer for improvement of the Development Project for the common benefit under Government Code Section 37350. At a separate public hearing on August 13, 2013, the Planning Commission made the General Plan conformity findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65402(a) in support of the Development Project and the proposed disposition of the City Lands to the Developer. The disposition of the City Lands to the Developer shall also be coordinated with the environmental clean-up of the City Lands to a safe and useable condition under the oversight of the State DTSC and the installation and construction of the public infrastructure items to support the Development Project using the proceeds of the grant awarded to the City by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The Development Project will be undertaken by the Developer concurrently with the improvement of the Affordable Rental Housing Development Project by Jamboree Housing (the “Affordable Rental Housing Project”), all as previously considered and as approved as part of approval of Addendum No. 1 to the EIR and the review of Lot Division No. 708 and Design Review No. 02-13 at a public hearing conducted by the City Planning Commission on February 12, 2013. The City Lands are generally located along the west side of Santa Anita Avenue to the north of the El Monte Transit Station and include portions of the former City Public Works Yard facility and adjacent public parking lot lands adjacent to Pioneer Park. A legal description of the City Lands is attached to this Notice of Continued Public Hearing together with a vicinity map which shows the general location of the City Lands and the Development Project in relation to other lands. For purposes of this Notice, the City Lands proposed to be considered for conveyance by the City Council only include Parcel 2 and Parcel 4 of the attached vicinity map. Interested persons may contact Damien Arrula, Economic Development Director at (626) 5802249 or by email at darrula@elmonteca.gov to obtain further information regarding the continued public hearing as hereby scheduled. Interested persons may also submit written comments to the matters described in this Notice of Public Hearing to the City Clerk of the City of El Monte, either in electronic form addressed to hmireles@elmonteca.gov or by personal delivery or by United States Mail prior to time of the continued public hearing addressed to: City Clerk City of El Monte 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731 Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council on the information set forth in the Report on Economic Benefits to the City of the Disposition of the City Lands to the Developer, the Environmental Indemnification and Insurance Agreement, the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Parcel 2), the Purchase and Sale Agreement (Parcel 4) and the related agreements and environmental documentation. Interested persons who wish to challenge the decision of the City Council, in court, may be limited to raising only those issues as actually presented by interested persons at the public hearing described in this Notice of Public Hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing as scheduled for November 12, 2013.
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CITY OF EL MONTE __________________________ Lorene Gutierrez City Clerk City of El Monte
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October 30, 2013 TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1343687-33 APN: 8268-015-020 TRA: 08364 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0408 REF: Diaz, Noemi A. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 18, 2004. 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. On November 05, 2013, at 9:00am, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 24, 2004, as Inst. No. 04 3049618 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Noemi A. Diaz, A Single Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18220 La Cortita Street (rowland Heights Area) La Puente CA 91748 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $243,523.54. 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. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Availability and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for City of El Monte San Gabriel Valley Water Company Groundwater Production Well Plant No. 11 Project Located at 12630 Fineview Street, El Monte, CA The City of El Monte has prepared an Initial Study for the San Gabriel Valley Water Company Groundwater (SGVWC) Production Well Plant No. 11, which recommends that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) be issued, and the City of El Monte has authorized the release of the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for public review and comment for the above project. SGVWC is proposing this Project (Conditional Use Permit No. 18-13) in order to have better water storage and production. Proposed improvements include a new underground water production well, grading and drainage improvements at its Plant No. 11 site located at 12630 Fineview Street, El Monte, CA.
File No. 2013216777. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEGACY ACUPUNCTURE CENTER, 109 E. VALLEY BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776, LA COUNTY, JESSE TUNG ACUPUNCTURE 109 E. VALLEY BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776, LA COUNTY, Registered Owner(s): JESSE TUNG, 109 E. VALLEY BLVD, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on OWNER. Notice – This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10.23.2013, 10.30.2013, 11.06.2013, 11.13.2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
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Plant No. 11 encompasses approximately 5.5 acres. Existing structures on the site include two steel water storage reservoirs with capacities of 400,000 gallons and 1.77 million gallons, respectively, one booster station building, two equipment storage buildings, an air stripper, electrical power equipment and electronic control equipment, three water production wells with associated piping and equipment, and underground pipelines. A 7-foot wrought iron fence and an associated 20-foot-wide wrought iron gate exist along the front of the site. A 6-foot-high chain link fence exists along the east, west and southerly property lines. The site is covered with crushed rock. All existing structures will remain. Proposed improvements to Plant No. 11 include a new underground water production well (Well 11D), and associated grading and drainage improvements to the Project site. The Project is expected to begin construction in 2014 and take approximately 12 months to complete. Demolition, site preparation and grading will occur over an approximate 3 month period. It is estimated that a maximum of 5.5 acres would be disturbed on any one day. There is no soil hauling. A copy of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for review at the City’s office listed below. The period of review will be from October 30, 2013 to November 27, 2013. Written comments on the Initial Study Should be submitted to Ms. Tamara Campbell at the address listed below no later than November 27, 2013. At a date to be determined, the City of El Monte will hold a Planning Commission public hearing to discuss and possibly approve the project. The technical and environmental issues related to this project may be discussed at the public hearing. If you submit comments, you will be notified of the public hearing date. Please contact Ms. Tamara Campbell if you have questions regarding the City’s review process for considering the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Ms. Tamara Campbell, AICP City of El Monte 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731-3293 (626) 580-2064 Email: mthai@ci.el-monte.ca.us
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING P U B L I C N O T I C E R E G A R D I N G T H E S U B S T A N T I AL AM E N D M E N T T O T H E E l M O N T E 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 AC T I O N P L AN THE ACTION PLAN INFORMATION AVAILABLE:
The City of El Monte is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter/Solutions Grant (ESG) funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a condition to receiving these funds, each year the City must submit to HUD a One-Year Action Plan that explains how the City intends to invest these federal funds toward meeting its community development, and affordable housing needs. When a substantial change (i.e. adding an activity, canceling an activity or redirecting funds) is proposed to the City Action Plan, the City requires that the public be notified and a Public Hearing be held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed substantial changes. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No. 2013189660. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTH EL MONTE ARTS POSSE 10423 WEAVER AVE. SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733, LA COUNTY,
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to concerned members of the public that the City of El Monte is proposing to amend its 2013-2014 One-Year Action Plan. If approved, the proposed amendment will allocate up to $131,253 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to a homeless service provider to pay for emergency shelter and transitional housing operation and rehabilitation costs. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT:
The City of El Monte encourages citizen participation in the planning process. A Public Hearing to solicit input from interested citizens regarding this proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2013-2014 One Year Action Plan will be held on November 26, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at the El Monte City Council Chambers, located at 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, City Hall East, El Monte, California. A copy of the report is on file and available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted below Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
El Monte City Clerk’s Office, City Hall East, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA El Monte Housing Division, City Hall West, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA
Written comments will be accepted at the El Monte Housing Division at the address listed above until 5:00 PM, December 2, 2013. NOTE:
It is the intention of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. The City of El Monte will attempt to accommodate attendees in every reasonable manner. Please contact Diane Cotto at least 72 hours prior to the above scheduled public hearing to establish need and to determine if additional accommodation is feasible.
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For more information, call Diane Cotto, Housing Consultant for the City of El Monte Economic Development Department, at (626) 580-2080, or via e-mail at dcotto@ElMonteca.gov.
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THIS IS NOT A NEW TAX • Measure GG continues the existing ½ cent sales tax • Measure GG expires in five years
WHAT DOES THE CONTINUATION OF MEASURE GG MEAN? • Maintains vital public safety services and other city programs at current levels • Increases emergency funding reserves for our city
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU IF MEASURE GG FAILS? • The loss of police officers and vital public safety resources that protect the community • Senior, youth and other vital services will be reduced • Reduces our city’s ability to attract new businesses
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