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Honoring a Local Veteran by Jo Anne Disney El Monte
Veterans Day is a time to remember all of the brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. This day we honor local El Monte Army veteran, Mr. Frank Chavez. He enlisted in the Army in 1969. After bootcamp, he was transferred to Hawaii where he received training in military intelligence. From there, Frank was sent to Vietnam to a city called Cu Chi. He was part of the 25th Infantry and his assignment was to act as a “Tunnel Rat.” What is a tunnel rat?
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Frank explained that in the military in Vietnam, no U.S. currency was allowed. All currency was exchanged for MPC, Military Pay Currency. It seems that there was a black market of U.S. currency and drugs being transported by the Viet Cong. They were able to exchange the currency and drugs via tunnels, including using military coffins to smuggle the contraband being shipped back to the U.S. Frank completed his military service in 1972. When he was discharged, Frank decided that he wanted to pursue a career that had an “element of danger” to it. He decided to enter the law enforcement field. At that time, the military had a “transition period” for veterans and Frank was able to receive 6 weeks of training and then began his first job
in Juvenal Hall as a counselor. Frank and his wife Pat, his high school sweetheart, moved to El Monte around 1979. He worked for the Los Angeles County Probation Department until 1985. Then Frank worked for the State of California Department of Corrections as a parole agent until his retirement in 2005. Frank shared with me that in 1999 he was diagnosed with congenital epilepsy. He explained that while he was in the military he never had a seizure. He experienced what he calls “triggers” but they never manifested into seizures. Since his retirement, Frank has become very active in volunteering with the VFW in El Monte, Post #10218. Frank’s position with the VFW is “surgeon” as he shares new medical information with other veterans. In 2010 Frank
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had 2 major brain surgerhelped him. Currently he ies in hopes of controlling takes medication and only his seizures. Local Veteran Honored continued on page 6 They partially
Mountain View School District Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week by Michele Earle El Monte
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Mountain View School District schools were busy this week as they joined schools across the nation to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the National Red Ribbon Week campaign, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Students throughout the District took part in a variety of school events encouraging them to live a healthy drug free life through daily messages, skits, theme days and rallies. Schools were decorated with red ribbons and throughout the week held essay contests, poster contests, wear red days, and other activities promoting the week’s theme, “Love yourself. Be Drug free.” Students recited the Drug Free Pledge and participated in fun theme days like “Put a Cap on Drugs Day” at La Primaria School where students wore their favorite hats; “Tie Yourself to a Healthy Lifestyle” at Madrid Middle
Parkview students showed their commitment to live drug free lives by wearing the color red. The kindergarten through sixth grade students created a sea of red as they recited the Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Pledge.
School where students wore neck ties; “Team Up Against Drugs” at Twin Lakes School where students wore their favorite team jersey;
“Turn Your Back on Drugs” Cogswell School where blue at Baker School where staff jeans were the preferred and students wore their clothing; “Sock it to Drugs shirts backwards; Red Ribbon Week continued on page 10 “I’m a Jean-ius” at
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Celebrating Veterans Day: Serving Lunch to Those Who Served by Drake Vlautin El Monte
Staff of the Los Angeles office of Mercy Housing California will honor veterans this Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, by serving a special catered lunch to residents at El Monte Veterans Village, a 40 unit apartment community housing previously homeless veterans. Entertainment will be provided by the famed New Directions for Veterans Choir which has appeared on national television shows such as “America’s Got Talent” and “NBC Nightly News.” Mercy Housing California, New Directions for Veterans and the City of El Monte partnered to build El Monte Veterans Village, a $12 million, 40-unit comprehensive affordable housing development for veterans - the first of its kind in the San Gabriel Valley. El Monte Veterans Village celebrated its grand opening in March of this year. Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:30 a.m. Check in and Refreshments 12 - 2 p.m. Lunch and Entertainment 11254 Ramona Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731 Entrance is at the intersection of Ramona Blvd. and Peck Rd.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen November is a very important month. November gives us the opportunity to vote, a special day to Honor Our Veterans and the opportunity to count our blessings with a special celebration on Thanksgiving. If you read a newspaper, listen to the radio or watch the news on television, I do not need to tell you how fortunate we all are to be able to VOTE. For all the brave men and women who are in the military and all those who have given their lives to keep us safe and maintain our rights, one of the most important, the right to vote and voice our opinion without fear. To enter your precinct polling place and cast your vote should make you proud of the country you live in. Congresswoman Judy Chu(CA27) and Grace Napolitano(CA32) will host a Press Conference to conclude the month long (October) Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign on Thursday, November 6, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, 1011 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park. Sponsor representatives and speakers will include Maggie Pierce, Executive Director Kaiser Permanente; Victor Cheng MD, physician in charge of the Diamond Bar Medical Offices; Diana Rivera-Beltran, Director Kaiser Permanente Educational Outreach Program; Ana Interiano, Director YWCA San Gabriel Valley WINGS and a special speaker, a survivor of domestic violence. Congresswoman Chu’s office reports that an outstanding collection has been received this year. At the Press Conference opening the collection drive, San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs President, Rosemary Morabito announced the support of the District which includes 26 local clubs. One of the 26 local clubs within the District, El Monte Women’s Club has participated since it began eleven years ago, when Judy Chu was a member. El Monte Women’s Club President Rita Cazares and Domestic Violence Chairman Mavis Hansen have encouraged members to participate and are proud of their members who have been active and generous in their participation and support of this program. DVAC, Domestic Violence Action Coalition, Covina Woman’s Club, has also participated
and asked for support from the many groups belonging to the coalition, such as Soroptomist International, University Women, Business and Professional Women and many church groups. Anyone interested and wishing to attend the Press Conference is welcome. The San Gabriel Valley District Alumnae organization met on Friday, October 31s at the Baldwin Park Woman’s Club, 3817 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park. Following a short business meeting, the Installation of New Officers was conducted by Mavis Hansen, Immediate Past President of the San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs. Officers for the 2014-2015 year are: President: Alice Slaughter, Vice President: Mary Matson, Recording Secretary: Ruth Wheeler and Treasurer Toby Kahan. Appointed by the President are: Correspondence Secretary: Margery Spillman, Parliamentarian: Esthela Torres de Siegrist, Financial Review: Diana Admundson and Chairmen of Standing Committees: Auctions: Mavis Hansen, Citizenship & Spiritual Values: Mary Yick, Membership: Marianne Jennings, Reservations: Paulette Pope, Soap Box: Nita Carey and 50/50 Carolina Flores Helizon. The object of this organization is to further the ideals of the Federation, promote cultural advancement and the continuing friendships of those who have served as a Federation Board member. Luncheon meetings are held on the fourth Friday in October, February and May. San Gabriel Valley Front Line, Veterans, First Responders and their families will present an evening of Mindfulness Practice with The Mindful Warrior Project and a free casual dinner on Tuesday, November 4th at the American Legion Post No. 13, 131 N. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena. Doors open at 6:10 PM, Program begins at 6:30 PM and the casual dinner (free) is served and social time begins at 7:45 PM. All interested community members are welcome. El Monte American Legion Post No. 261 will hold their 3rd Annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 8, 2014. 8:30 AM –Check in/sign ups. 9:00 AM – Welcome, 10:00 AM – Tee Off and 12:30 PM – Lunch. For further information contact Gilbert C. Ramos, 1st Vice Commander at 626-434-5567 or David Siegrist, 2nd Vice Commander at 626-622-1786. Remember to fly the Flag proudly on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Have a wonderful day, see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.
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Student Corner Book Banning in America If you ask a bookworm why they love to read, chances are you will get a response explaining the vicarious thrills or the emotional provocations of a good book. In a psychological light, reading has an array of benefits that range from sharper cognitive abilities to higher empathetic capacities. Unfortunately, in the context of schools, reading has become paradox. Students learn the necessity of the skill, but are sheltered from literature at large. School boards across the U.S. have a history banning famous and influential books to supposedly protect the minds of young adults. The result is students not reading Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby because of references to alcoholism, or The Diary of Anne Frank because it is “too depressing.” The most disputed works generally have traces of profanity, sacrilege, racism, lust and degeneracy. Some of the most common victims to this criterion are Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (for racial slurs, and colloquial writing), Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse
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Five (for abstruse concepts, and vulgar expressions) and Rudolfo Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima (for questioning the repressive nature of Catholicism). Fiction is a tool used by writers to depict the spirit of their generations through personal filters. For example, in the novel Slaughterhouse Five, Kurt Vonnegut could have limited the story to accounts of post-war distress to explain the human mind’s response to combat. Rather, he chronicles the life of WWII veteran Billy Pilgrim, using fragmented excursions into the past and to a made-up planet to highlight a detached existence consequent to war. Sadly, school boards are not only removing books, they are depriving students of the history within. Book banning pays homage to a greater issue: censorship. Banning books is clearly incongruent with the democratic ideals of the United States. Such practices are more commonly associated with the oppressive societies of history, like the Nazi regime that institutionalized burning books. Governments use censorship
as a panacea for societal ills, and generally equate ignorance with peace of mind. It is true, we don’t have to read about war and heartbreak if such topics sadden us; however, these subjects are enduring themes. While our reality may be far from that of Fahrenheit 451’s Guy Montag or 1984’s Winston Smith, the outlawing of books is the first step in sheltering people from difficult truths. Author John Green summed up this idea when responding to the removal of his acclaimed novel, The Fault in Our Stars, from Riverside schools due to the topic of death. He explained, “I guess I am both happy and sad. I am happy because apparently young people in Riverside, California will never witness or experience mortality since they won’t be reading my book, which is great for them. But I am also sad because I was really hoping I would be able to introduce the idea that human beings die to the children of Riverside, California and thereby crush their dreams of immortality.”
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The choir of Community Church of El Monte is preparing a festive Christmas carol sing for seniors residing in Arcadia on December 7th. Rehearsals are every Friday at 3:00 and Sundays at 10:00. Members of the community are invited to sing and share with us the joy of this holy season. For additional information, please call Tabitha Henken at (626)447-9506
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What's in the Stars?? ARIES Emotions stemming from past experiences might cause you to assume undue responsibilities, particularly concerning family members. TAURUS Relatives or neighbors may come to you today asking for favors. GEMINI A temporary lack of belief in your abilities might have you hesitating to start a project or take on a task that you’d normally snap up.
HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. Excel grid, e.g. 6. TV monitor, acr. 9. Bonnie one 13. Of the Orient 14. One from Laos 15. Marked ski run 16. Unfriendly looks 17. Giant Hall-of-Famer Mel 18. Wedding singer? 19. *Popular Halloween pumpkin tradition 21. *Predecessor of pumpkin as jack-o-lantern canvas 23. ___ Baba 24. Owl’s hangout 25. Blah-blah-blah 28. Shade of beige 30. Like Scandinavia 35. Shaded 37. Not easy 39. Prince William’s mother 40. Eye up and down 41. Money or Murphy, e.g. 43. Genesis garden 44. “She _____ seashells...” 46. Fly like an eagle 47. “____ of the Flies” 48. “Planes, ______ and Automobiles” 50. *Like Freddy Krueger’s glove or a bird’s foot 52. Pig’s digs 53. Sound on Old MacDonald’s farm 55. Mad Hatter’s drink 57. M in ROM 60. *No hands allowed for this on Halloween 64. Drink like a cat 65. Filmmaker Spike ___ 67. Dugout vessel 68. *”The _____ville Horror” 69. Bonanza find 70. Fancy tie 71. Ancient Rome’s distance unit 72. Siesta 73. Stands for
DOWN 1. Barber’s supply 2. Between ports 3. Coffin stand 4. Early form of what becomes a butterfly 5. Store as fodder 6. Beat or lash 7. *A black one is popular as Halloween decoration 8. Terra _____ 9. Sketch 10. American Society for Clinical Investigation 11. Big first for a baby 12. Get the picture 15. Popular anise-flavored liqueur 20. Specialty 22. Large coffee pot 24. Bur-producing plant 25. *White sheeted one? 26. Hole-borer 27. _____ Swan of the “Twilight” series 29. X-ray units 31. Cambodian currency 32. Carpenter’s groove, pl. 33. Dead to the world 34. *It flows freely on Halloween 36. Supermarket section 38. *”____ M for Murder” 42. Muse of love poetry 45. *Red Baron’s Halloween opponent 49. Paul McCartney, e.g. 51. Skyping device 54. Leg cover 56. Belittle 57. Mommy 58. Larger-than-life 59. Remote option 60. Car onomatopoeia 61. Machu Picchu group 62. High ____ 63. Understands
CANCER A phone conversation with someone who lives far away might have you feeling a bit sad, reflecting on how much you miss that person. LEO Today you might be in a reflective and meditative mood. You may think about mundane matters, such as how to increase your income, or more complex issues, such as the purpose of life.
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VIRGO Obligations to friends and groups could interfere with time that you want to spend with your partner. LIBRA You might wake up this morning and decide your home is a total wreck. SCORPIO Extra time and attention that you have been devoting to your career should pay off about now. SAGITTARIUS An older male visitor could come to your home, possibly to help you with some work that needs to be done. CAPRICORN Today you might perform some service to people who live in your neighborhood. AQUARIUS Meticulous and sincere effort on your part may have led to a recent increase in income. PISCES A sense of duty toward family members, children, and your sweetheart may cause you to take on responsibilities today that you wouldn’t normally assume.
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‘Time Jockey’ Mission II by Joe Castillo
San Gabriel Mission and the Beginning of Los Angeles …. Continuing my readings of the aforementioned book, it was very apparent that the soldiers stationed at Mission San Gabriel were not of the best quality. The insolence of the soldiers and the overbearing attitude of Captain Pedro Fages, the military commander of California, at last compelled Father Serra to complain to the Viceroy himself. Father Serra wrote in his report on the situation at the Mission, “The place together with the circumstances of soil, arroyos, timber, firewood, and other facilities, is beyond dispute the most excellent of all discovered. Without a doubt, this one alone, if well cultivated would be sufficient to maintain itself and all the rest of the Missions.” Father Serra went on to write that the local natives were very helpful and were willing to work on construction of the Mission and military stockade, as well as growing crops and tending to them. But the contented atmosphere did not last long as Captain Fages began to exercise his will over the natives and their activities. Within an eight-day span, he ordered a number of soldiers to appear at San Gabriel and stay there until new orders were given. One of the orders Captain Fages gave to his corporal was to not allow more than five natives into the Mission at one time. If a sixth showed up, then one native was to depart. The soldiers were armed with guns, while the natives came unarmed and non-threatening but in time began to feel disgusted and disturbed. The natives complained to the Fathers, who then brought the complaints to Captain Fages, who issued new orders to the corporal. After Captain Fages agreed with the Fathers to eliminate the limited number of natives allowed into the Mission, he established a new rule to not allow any natives into the Mission. This angered the natives more as they were a valuable resource in building the Mission as well as the materials used for construction. The natives began to send their couriers to surrounding areas to meet as one major unit while threatening to forcibly enter
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the Mission. Soon Father Serra found out what was happening and sensing an uprising or possible war, he directed Fathers who were to be stationed at Mission San Buenaventura to go to San Gabriel instead. Said Father Serra of the rising tensions, “I confess that, if I had been present, neither would Mission San Gabriel have continued; for I would have ordered the Fathers to San Gabriel, because unless we could communicate with the pagans, whom we are to look up, there would be nothing to do in such places.” The uprising delayed the building of the Mission San Buenaventura while increased tensions between the Fathers, natives and soldiers became even more strained.……
November 1, 2014 – The healthy fun begins on November 8 at the 39th annual Turkey Trot in San Gabriel. Events are open to all ages and include 5K/10K Race, 5K Walk and 1K Youth Fun Run. Same day registration opens on site at Vincent Lugo Park at 7:15 am and preregistration is open online until the event begins.
San Gabriel Turkey Trot as the culminating event of the One City, One Book event which features Wendelin Van Draanen’s book, The Running Dream. For more information please contact Recreation Supervisor Tymeri Cuervo at 626.308.2875 or tcuervo@ sgch.org; or visit www. sangabrielcity.com
Kiwanis Honors Longden Elementary School Students by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from Longden Elementary
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School. Accompanying the students was their teacher Mr. David Liu. Kailey is 11 years old and enjoys drawing, swimming, soccer, and all activities that require movement. Kailey said, “The best things about Longden are the awesome teachers, the many opportunities for learning different things, and the great staff.” The best thing that ever happened was when she first started attending Longden. If she could change one thing it would be to stop making careless mistakes. Personal goals are to go to build a machine to cure cancer, take and accept more opportunities, get all A’s for grades 6-12, and try many new things. Vanessa is 12 years old and has an older sister. She enjoys singing, drawing, and reading. Vanessa said, “The best things about Longden are the helpful and cheerful staff, the campus is easy to get to, and my classmates are fun and friendly.” The best thing that ever happened was when she first won her flute. If she could change one thing it would be to change wars into a sport or game so no one would get hurt. Personal goals are to go to build a big free animal hospital, grow up to be a doctor and save many lives, become a professional flute player, and travel to a another country to learn their traditions. She feels grateful for what her school has given her.
David is 11 years old and has a younger brother. He enjoys playing the piano, violin, swimming, and art. David said, “The best things about Longden are my friends here, everyone is nice, and the Longden Tiger mascot.” The best thing that ever happened was getting his laptop computer and downloading his favorite games. Personal goals are to get rid of bad guys and robbers, build a teleporter to save gas, to lose weight, get good grades all year, and have fun all the time. 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) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanis.org
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Local Veteran Honored continued from page 1
may experience a seizure once a month. Frank wants other veterans to know that “even with a disability, if a person perseveres they can accomplish anything.” Frank is definitely an advocate for all veterans and reaches out to veterans with TBI, traumatic brain injuries. He also volunteers with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. In addition, he is a member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee with
the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Frank is one remarkable veteran. He has never let obstacles stand in the way of accomplishing what he wanted to achieve in his life. He is an example to us all. He has been lucky to have his loving wife Pat by his side for 46 wonderful years. So to Frank and all of our veterans, thank you for your service.
Arroyo High School Students Volunteer for Green Apple Day of Service by Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte
The El Monte Union High School District, in partnership with US Green Building Council-Los Angeles, GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles, Vons Credit Union and Edison International, participated in the third annual Green Apple Day of Service as student volunteers helped install solar panels on the homes of three low income El Monte families. Over 45 volunteers were on hand bright and early, including Arroyo High School students Raquel Gonzalez, Bradley Vuu, Kelvin Van and Mauricio Vega, along with Arroyo High School instructor Jim Waterhouse. After receiving instruction and a safety briefing from Grid Alternatives personnel, volunteers began running conduit and installing solar panels with Arroyo High School students serving as the ground crew. By day’s end, the three homes had almost 10kw of combined
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solar power. Green Apple Day of Service, “an initiative from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, brings together advocates from around the world and encourages them to take action in their communities through service projects.” The annual event “presents an opportunity for students, teachers, parents, elected officials, organizations, companies and more to take action in their communities and demonstrate that where we learn matters.” “It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun,” said one student. “It was an interesting experience and I learned quite a bit,” said another. “In these challenging economic times, schools, communities and leaders have demonstrated an impressive commitment to make the places where our children learn sustainable and safe,
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Metro News Corner Officials Kick off Construction of Roadway Underpass at Rail Crossing by Paul Hubler City of Industry
Officials gathered late October to kick off construction of a four-lane roadway underpass on Puente Avenue and Workman Mill Road that will be built beneath a Union Pacific Railroad line in the City of Industry. A railroad bridge and loop connector road between Workman Mill Road and Valley Boulevard will also be constructed. The $99.6 million project will create 1,780 jobs over four years of construction with completion scheduled for early 2018. “The Puente Avenue project will eliminate crossing collisions, vehicle queuing and congestion and train horn noise and reduce vehicle emissions,” said El Monte Councilwoman Norma Macias, Chair of the Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Construction Authority Board of Directors. “We appreciate the support for this project from our funding partners.” Located on the high-volume Alameda Corridor-East transcontinental railroad corridor carrying goods to and from the San Pedro Bay ports, five collisions have been recorded at the Puente Avenue crossing over the past 10 years, with one bicyclist killed and two pedestrians and one motorist injured. Rail traffic at the crossing is projected to more than double from 20 trains to 42 trains per day by 2025. Without the project, crossing delay will more than double by 2025—or will more than triple if the railroad mainline is doubletracked as planned by Union Pacific Railroad. “The Puente Avenue project will improve community safety, ease traffic gridlock and facilitate goods movement,” said U.S Representative Grace Napolitano. “I am proud to champion the ACE grade separation projects in Congress.” “As we aim to free up our roadways for freight shipping, there’s no greater priority than keeping Californians safe,” said U.S. Representative Ed Royce. “These ACE projects will
reduce accidents at the crossing and cut down on vehicle emissions in the area, all the while ensuring goods from Californian businesses get to market.” “Freight bottlenecks and congestion cost businesses and consumers billions of dollars per year,” said U.S Representative Judy Chu. “That’s why I have cosponsored legislation, H.R. 5101, to use a portion of existing import duties to establish a new National Freight Network Trust Fund that could support projects like the ACE projects, port projects and other important freight infrastructure.” “The ACE projects eliminate potentially deadly crossing collisions and improve mobility, air quality and public health in our region and these important projects have the strong bipartisan support of the San Gabriel Valley delegation in Sacramento,” said State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, Chair of the San Gabriel
Valley State Legislative Caucus. “I have served in this community as an Emergency Medical Technician for more than 30 years. As a Pomona City Council Member, I joined the ACE Board of Directors to help solve the challenges posed by rail traffic to our residents and to public safety. I wholeheartedly support the ACE projects,” said Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez. “This project not only will provide good-paying jobs, but is also in the public’s interest to help avoid congestion and help improve resident safety. My family home in El Monte was a half-block from the freight railroad crossing. I know firsthand the importance of grade separation projects and am pleased to support the ACE Construction Authority,” said Assemblyman Roger Hernández. “I am proud to be a longtime supporter of the ACE projects dating back to my service in the State Assembly, the State Senate and the Congress,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor-elect Hilda Solis. “I look forward to continue working with the ACE Construction Authority to ensure economic sustainability in the region.”
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Webb'S Rules CREDIT CARDS by Eugene R. Webb
Most people using credit cards don’t even have a clue; It gives them the illusion of having more money too. Yes, credit cards are so convenient to use; Also they are real easy to abuse. Credit cards can give you a short time pleasure; But they are not something to treasure. They can give you a long term pain; And using them is real hard to refrain. Credit Cards are like a drug to so many; And the money they owe is plenty. If you carry a balance month to month; You will never ever get over the hump.
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Car Culture Corner Formula Drift by Andrew Bettridge Irwindale
Formula drift rolled through Irwindale speedway October 10th and 11th for Round 7 of the final fight of the season for Pro and Pro2 competition. It was a close battle for the championship as it headed into round 7 of competition. Practice and qualify was tough for many competitors with engine failure from Frederic Aasbo and then later differential failure
for him as well. Then Michael Essa dropped a valve shim while on track, made practice and qualifying very close. Running into eliminations, the top 32 in turns 1 and 2 seemed to have a magnet pulling cars hard into the wall, eliminating them from the competition. It came down to the final battle of Daigo Saito and Fredric Aasbo, where Saito eased
out the win and took the round 7 win, but the overall formula drift championship went to the Hoonigan with the Hankook Nissan Tire 370z, Chris Forseberg. Be ready for when formula drift returns to Southern California for its season opener in April 2015 on the Grand Prix of Long Beach circuit.
If you feel you must have a credit card; Hopefully, you won’t find it too hard. When you pay off each month the balance due; You’ll have more money and be happier too. Oh, credit cards can be real handy and good; If you use them the way a person should. You could be using their money for a month; So pay off the credit cards and don’t be a chump.
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“Investment in freight infrastructure projects, like the ACE projects, is key to maintaining our regional, state and national economic competitiveness as well as community support for Southern California as a leading trade gateway and corridor,” said Commissioner Fran Inman of the California Transportation Commission. “I salute the ACE Construction Authority as a national best practice model for the efficient and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects.” “The ACE program is a success story for the entire
San Gabriel Valley, and I will continue to champion the ACE projects in our region,” said Duarte Councilman John Fasana, the San Gabriel Valley’s representative to the LA County Metro Board of Directors. “Los Angeles County sales tax measures for transportation are contributing more than 40% of ACE program funding,” said LA County Metro Chief Executive Officer Art Leahy.
“Metro will continue to remain a significant supporter of this important road improvement program.” The ACE projects mitigate the impacts of growth in trade carried by train along the ACE corridor, which accommodates about 60% of the containers that arrive at the San Pedro Bay ports, the busiest in the nation, handling more than 40% of our nation’s containerized imports.
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
***I guess the Chad Billingsley era in Los Angeles is over. Happy Birthday this week to: 11/5: Former Arcadia quarterback Brian Ziska turns 29. 11/9: Former Arroyo linebacker Tim Hawkins turns 27. 11/10: Former Mt. View quarterback Leander Benjamin turns 25. (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 Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net
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So the San Francisco Giants won the World Series, but if you saw Game Seven my first thought was why didn’t Royals third base coach Mike Jirschele send Alex Gordon home? Wouldn’t it be better to have Brandon Crawford try to beat you from shallow left as opposed to Madison Bumgarner from the mound in the midst of a once in a hundred years performance? That’s what I thought until I saw Gordon cruise into third. He would have been a dead man jogging if they sent him home. I looked at the ball he hit. Not only did it get by the center fielder, but it rolled to the wall, and then it was kicked. By the time the ball is rolling along the wall on the warning track I’m thinking they’re gonna send him, but instead I see him landing at third. What was this guy doing? Did he stop off at a taco truck on the way to third? With all that took place in the Giants outfield, Gordon should have already been at least turning third and if he’s turning third that makes a charge to the plate feasible. That makes the decision to challenge Crawford instead of Bumgarner a reasonable one. Yasiel Puig would have scored. Pete Rose would have scored or put so much pressure on the relay throw and to Buster Posey to make the attempt worthwhile. Gordon seemed to be caught somewhere between hesitation and assumption at best (at worst he stopped off at that taco truck) and now he’ll have to live with it for the rest of his life. …and so will the Kansas City fans. Mid Bits (just like tidbits) ***Who needs fantasy when the Rams beat Frisco 13-10? ***Congrats to San Gabriel for beating Mark Keppel, 14-6, on Friday night in the rain. Of course it was the 75th consecutive Almont League loss for the Aztecs, but with the Matadors being outscored 357 to 8 on the season many thought they were going to lose. ***If there is a spirit, emotional component, to the Heisman Trophy Azusa Pacific’s Terrell Watson won it months ago. His 80-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter against Western Oregon Saturday night was just confirmation. ***I’ve got good news for Arcadia football...Christmas is only seven weeks away.
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Rosemead Crushes South
by Corey Kwok Rosemead
The Rosemead Panthers passes for 128 yards and one Nava also had a two-yard steamrolling of the Mission touchdown, a six-yard strike sneak into paydirt to account Valley League continued to Michael Sahagun for the for a second touchdown. Friday night at Marinelli third stanza’s lone score. Stadium with a 51-14 flattening of the South El Monte Eagles. The Panthers got a combined 326 rushing yards from Angel Lopez and Robbie Franco to overcome an early 8-0 deficit and never look back. Franco rushed for two touchdowns and scored a third on a 63-yard fumble return late in the first half. Hungry Panthers. The Rosemead defense has been dialed up the last five Steven Nava completed 8 of 11 weeks. Photo by Jazmine Sahagun
‘The Mid’ Area Top 10 We are not saying these teams are locks, not by any stretch, but do you think anybody will want to play Rosemead or El Monte in the first round of the playoffs. One more add about El Monte: The Lions have a ton of underclassmen so watch out. La Puente has a lot of character; congrats to Scott Morrison and his team for a big win.
1. Monrovia Wildcats (8-1): Should have looked better in win against La Canada. They need the playoffs to start right now. 2. Rosemead Panthers (5-4): Anyone want to start a conversation about Marc Paramo being coach of the year? 3. El Monte Lions (5-4): No one is mocking the Lions offense now. Hoping for a home game in the playoffs.
Lions Love the View by Corey Kwok El Monte
Lions quarterback Edward Dominguez went 19 of 28 for 276 and four touchdowns to lead his team to a, 50-15, Mission Valley League victory over the Mountain View Vikings on Thursday night. The win secures El Monte’s third playoff appearance in four years.
Dominguez touchdowns went to four different receivers; Devin Romero, Robert Gonzalez, Saul Chavez, and Fernando Espinoza. The Lions also got Roy Barrajas back. The explosive receiver, runner, has only played in two games this year after breaking a collar bone.
“There’s a lot more to do but we’re excited for what’s coming,” said El Monte HC Joel Sanchez. “We still have one more game with Gabrielino and then the playoffs. We’re happy with what we are doing, we’re working hard. We feel very confident.”
4. La Puente Warriors (6-3): What a rally against Bassett. Rafael Ayala shines off the bench. 5. Bassett Olympians (5-4): The epitome of a hard hat, lunch box, blue collar team. 6. Baldwin Park Braves (5-4): This team is going to the playoffs after a coaching changing and painful losses to transfer. Daniel Al-gattas has had a successful first season. 7. Arroyo Knights (3-6): Reports of their demise may have been exaggerated. 8. Rio Hondo Prep Kares (4-5): When you’re sick the doctor says; “Take a Firebaugh and call me in the morning.” The Kares took theirs and got the win. Feeling better. 9. Temple City Rams (4-5, 3-6 on field): The Rams have played hard and deserve a great team banquet. Question is will they be better in 2015?
El Monte HC Joel Sanchez and OC Brian Tabatabai are feeling confident about the Lions. Photo by Joe Torosian
10. South El Monte Eagles (3-6): Still have a chance this week to rip the heart out of the Arroyo faithful. A win like that could salvage a difficult season.
November 05, 2014
The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
Man, I thought I was going to make it through unscathed Friday night. There were some drizzles early but my thinking was like Bill Murray’s character Carl Spackler in Caddyshack, “I don’t think the heavy stuff will come down for quite awhile.” Whoops! Missed it by that much. In the fourth quarter it came. Not at first...at first it was just a steady drizzle, but as the fourth quarter moved along the rain increased and indeed the heavy stuff came. So of course Bell Gardens scores to tie the game at 28 with just over six minutes left and of course Montebello is unable to move the ball into scoring position and of course we’re going to overtime. By now the rain was coming down in sheets and I was looking for the first available easy-up. I didn’t have an umbrella, (I don’t believe in them) but I’m not opposed to taking cover to avoid all of my hard work over the previous two hours on my clipboard being destroyed by a relentless downpour. So I joined a group of Montebello fans and huddled under an accommodating easy-up to finish the game. It wasn’t long before Oiler kicker Enrique Lozano, who is getting Division 1 looks, slammed one through the uprights from 35 yards out to give Montebello a 31-28 victory. I am truly grateful to Lozano for putting an end to my pain and suffering and to the Montebello faithful for allowing me refuge and out of the eye of the storm. Lozano booted a 51 yarder for the Oilers’ first points with plenty of room to spare and calmly nailed the game winner, as the rain was pelting down on him. Lozano could end up wearing Cardinal and Gold in the future. One of the D-1 schools looking at him is USC. Good line from Montebello HC Pete Gonzalez after his team was penalized after a sack of the quarterback in what looked like a clean play. “You guys got a penalty for hard tackling! Hard tackling is a penalty!” he yelled at his sideline within earshot of the officials. He had a point though. The tackle looked perfectly legitimate. And the excessive celebration penalties are getting...well...excessive as well. Did you know that Cantwell was penalized Friday night for a chest bump? Did you know that Temple
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Azusa 49 Duarte 30 The Aztecs Dominic Ramirez rushes for four touchdowns and 162 yards. He also catches seven passes for 90 yards and another score.
City was penalized a few years ago for running down the field with their hands in the air in celebration of a return for a touchdown? What’s next? No high fives? Will clapping be allowed? How about a coach shouting “Good job kid! Way to go!” Is that a 15-yarder? Yes, I botched the Keppel prediction. Hey what can I say? I drank the Keppel cool aid. I was suffering from Aztec fever. I thought the Aztecs would stomp on San Gabriel like a bug. But it does make one wonder? If not now when will Keppel win a league game? I don’t know why El Rancho is taking so much heat, but the Dons are legit. Eliminated first round? No way. Also why are people still hating on Crescenta Valley? What else does CV need to do? The Falcons beat everybody on their schedule. Maybe they should be penalized for excessive winning. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
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Sierra Vista 47 Workman 15 MaxPreps stats show SV’s Ricky Cervantes with 423 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Burbank 56 Arcadia 14 Brandon Alba picks up a 100-plus yards and two scores…and Ryan Meredith returns to action and goes seven of 14 for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Friday, October 31st
San Gabriel 14 Keppel 6 The Matadors get a 6-yard touchdown run from Alex Garcia in the first quarter and a 24-yard run from Ricardo Contreras with 2:21 to play in the fourth to secure their second win (first on the
field) of the season. The Aztecs lone score is a 44-yard touchdown pass from Elijah Castillo to Daniel Moreno. Keppel falls to 1-8, and has now lost 75 consecutive Almont League games. Schurr 34 Alhambra 0 The Moors homecoming party was crashed by Noah Quintero’s 200 rushing yards (and touchdown) and the Spartans.
South Pasadena 41 Temple City 18 The Tigers came out dominant on the ground. Matt Ayala rushed for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns. South is still alive for a playoff birth. Baldwin Park 48 Gladstone 13 Rio Hondo Prep 34 Firebaugh 13
Arroyo 56 Pasadena Marshall 0 Running clock with 6:38 to play in the first half. Knights remain alive. Monrovia 24 La Canada 7 Octavius Spencer returns two punts for touchdowns as Wildcats win sloppy game. Ryan Breneman adds lone Spartans score on 28-yard run.
The much maligned San Gabriel offense got the job done in the rain against Keppel Friday night. Photo by Andrew Bettridge
Gabrielino Falls to Poly by Rich Whittington San Gabriel
The Polytechnic Panthers scored on six of their first seven possessions as they routed the host Gabrielino Eagles, 49-20, Thursday evening at Tongva Stadium. The Panthers scored in much the same fashion as they have all year. The ground game was ad-
equately manned by senior running back’s Dylan Hanel and Griffin Carter. Gabrielino got on the board in the second quarter, when senior defensive end Uziel Felix returned a Parker Mathews interception 55-yards for a touchdown.
The Eagles would add a pair of touchdown passes from sophomore quarterback Harrison Sanin to senior wide receiver Calvin Chen, from 37 and 43-yards. Gabrielino starting quarterback Elijah Peters, a three year starter, did not play.
Eagles junior Rikiya Satoh looks for room against the Panthers. Photo by Andrew Bettridge
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race, music and dancing, all geared to promote a drug free lifestyle. The activities were coordinated by the school’s ASB. “Red Ribbon Week provides a chance for students to spend the week dressing up for various spirit days and participating in events that not only highlight the harmful effects of drug use, but also build teamwork skills and unity,” said Mario Gonzales, Kranz Assistant Principal. “It’s important for our students to learn about healthy choices so that as they get older and have more decision-making power, they’re capable of choosing the right path for themselves academically, socially and personally,” added Gonzales. MVSD is happy to support Red Ribbon Week which serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education, and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of a drug free America. Kranz Intermediate School students took part in fun lunchtime activities, such as a water balloon toss, geared to promote the importance of being drug free and also to build teamwork skills and unity. Parkview students showed their commitment to live drug free lives by wearing the color red. The kindergarten through sixth grade students created a sea of red as they recited the Drug Free Red Ribbon Week Pledge. Super Hero Day provided Parkview students the change to show their power to be drug free. Students donned super hero shirts and capes as they participated in the school jog-a-thon fund raiser.
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TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-612880-JB Order No.: 8406287 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/23/2008. 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): BEVERLY LOPEZ AND ERIC TALANCON Recorded: 7/23/2013 as Instrument No. 20131077177 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/26/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $565,214.13 The purported property address is: 4030 RICHWOOD AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8548-016-020 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 800-280-2832 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-14-612880-JB . 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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-612880-JB IDSPub #0072945 11/5/2014 11/12/2014 11/19/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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Day” at Voorhis which encouraged students to show their commitment to being drug-free by wearing crazy socks; and at Monte Vista students donned college t-shirts for “Being Drug Free is the Road to Success” day. At Parkview School students concluded the week by having a Super Hero Day, showing they have the power to say no to drugs by wearing a super hero shirt or cape. The school combined their annual jog-a-thon fundraiser with the Super Hero Day and students had a great time running around the track displaying their power to be drug free. “We have had great participation all week in our Red Ribbon Week activities,” said Martha Segura-Diaz, teacher and student council advisor. “The kids have had fun showing their commitment to be drug free by wearing sunglasses for the ‘Our futures too bright for drugs day’, and crazy socks to sock it to drugs. The Super Hero Day and jog-athon are a great combination and our student council did a great job coordinating this day and the other activities. We are also very excited because the jog-a-thon fund raiser raised $12,500 for our school, which is incredible.” Students in Segura Diaz’s class were happy to help coordinate the week’s events. “It’s been a fun week and it’s good to promote being drug free,” said Angel, a sixth grader. “Following the theme we learned to love ourselves by not doing drugs because drugs can kill you and we don’t want to die.” I’m so excited for the joga-thon,” said Sarah. “Our school did great with donations and we raised a lot of money,” she added. Kranz Intermediate School students enjoyed lunchtime activities including a water balloon toss, an egg
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while putting money back into the classrooms where it belongs,” said Rachel Gutter, director of the Center for Green Schools at USGBC. “We commend GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles, Vons Credit Union and Arroyo High School for transforming our schools and transforming our communities.” “The El Monte Union High School District strives to cultivate and empower our students to be ethical, productive, successful and contributing members of our global society,” said then Superintendent Nick Salerno. “We are proud to work with our partners on this very worthwhile project which strengthens in our students a commitment of volunteerism and giving back to the community.” Green Apple is a “global movement to put all children in schools where they have clean and healthy air to breathe, where energy and resources are conserved, and where they can be inspired to dream of a brighter future.”
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Just Imagine’s ARTN Theater Curtain Call
Photos by Sal Gomez
by Sal Gomez Glendale
Just Imagine...the fantastic LIVE stage production celebrating the life of John Lennon ended its current run at the ARTN Theater in Glendale this past Saturday night to a sold-out crowd, who rocked and rolled to
the music and experience of Tim Piper as John Lennon, backed by the incredible Working Class Hero band. Featured were Morley Bartnoff a.k.a. Cosmo Topper on keyboards & vocals, Don Poncher on drums, Musical
El Monte’s Police Officer Association Trunk or Treat
Councilman “J” Gomez gives out candy to the children at Truck or Treat.
director Gregory Piper on bass & vocals & The ToneMan Donald Butler on lead guitar and vocals. The audience was alive and enthusiastic in their love for the former Beatle, and equally enthralled with the story of Lennon’s life from his childhood to his days in New York, and the final triumph of his last album Double Fantasy. As always the cast held their “meet & greet” with the crowd and although all agreed it was sad to see the show end its current residency, everyone seemed ready to meet up again when Just Imagine finds a new home and begins to spread the message of Peace and
Love to even more sold out crowds. You can follow the show and be alerted to new
venue dates and locations by visiting www.justimaginetheshow.com.
Hollywood Costumes Come to Life by Jo Anne Disney Hollywood
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has an extraordinary Hollywood Costume exhibit on display at the historic Wilshire May Company Building. There are over “145 iconic costumes from films such as The Wizard of Oz, Cleopatra and The Seven Year Itch, as well as costumes from recent films including Dallas Buyers
Club, The Hunger Games, Man of Steel, Django Unchained and many more.” It is amazing to realize just how important clothes are in creating the right setting for each character in a movie. During a movie, “the audience is asked to believe that each of the people in the story had a life prior to the start of the movie. Everything about them must resonate with the audience, including their clothes.” The exhibit has on-screen dialogue with the designers and actors which makes the exhibit and the costumes come to life. I thoroughly enjoyed the portion of the exhibit that is dedicated to
Meryl Streep exhibit and her many roles. It was fun to see the original red slippers that Dorothy wore the Wizard of Oz. This exhibit has something for everyone, from superheroes to royalty. In 2017, on the grounds of May Company, Wilshire and Fairfax, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will open as a “premier institution devoted to exploring the art and science of the moving image.” This wonderful exhibit will be open until March 2, 2015. If you are a movie goer, this is one exhibit not to be missed. For more information, visit: Oscars.org/HC.
Mayor Andre Quintero and Councilwoman Vicky Martinez with young trick and treaters.
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