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South El Monte Native Receives Special Thanksgiving Family Reunion

by Mrs. Kayla Good/ Navy Off. of Com. Outreach South El Monte

A 2012 South El Monte High School graduate and South El Monte, California native serving in the U.S. Navy was selected to participate in a special event which reunited service members stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, with their families for Thanksgiving.

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Airman Janet Nava-Bejar, was one of only 72 Sailors and Marines chosen to participate in the reunion event. Her brother, Richard Nava, was ﬂown in from South El Monte, California to spend the Thanksgiving Day holiday together. “It was really exciting,” she said. “I’m pretty sure it was very emotional for everyone, because there were a lot of families together, many who hadn’t seen each other in a really long time.” “Happy ThanksGathering,” produced by the U.S. Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Morale, Welfare and Recreation and in partnership with SC Johnson, reunited service members assigned to ships, squadrons and other Navy commands in Norfolk, Virginia, with their loved ones, who were ﬂown in to spend Thanksgiving together. Service members serving in our armed forces are often unable to see their families during the holidays.

Airman Janet Nava-Bejar (center), assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14), reunites with her cousin, Lorena Vargas, (left), and brother, Richard Nava, (right) at Norfolk International Airport to attend the U.S. Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation ThanksGathering holiday event, in partnership with SC Johnson. Courtesy Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kameren Guy Hodnett/Released

“I am so grateful for everything members of our armed forces and their families do each and every day to protect our country. They sacriﬁce a great deal,

especially time away from their loved ones,” said Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “Reuniting these families for Thanksgiving is one small way that

SC Johnson can say ‘thank you.’ My family and I are looking forward to spending the holiday with these brave Thanksgiving Family Reunion continued on page 13

Rio Hondo College’s Record-Setting Food Drive by Ruthie Retana Whittier

Rio Hondo College students shattered all previous records for their annual canned-food drive, collecting more than 1,400 cans by the campaign’s ofﬁcial end at noon Wednesday, Nov. 25. The drive, led by the Associated Students of Rio Hondo College (ASRHC), had been expected to collect a record-setting around 800 cans – about 200 more than in 2014. But donations surged in the last several days, more than doubling the 599 cans donated last year. In 2014, the students also doubled collection totals, making this year’s achievement a boost of at least 365 percent over two years. “We’re going to need to set some higher goals,” ASRHS President William Ashby said Wednesday. “Our old ones just won’t do any more.” Ashby’s team helped inspire the surge by offering

a $150 prize to the student club that donated the most cans. The funds can be used to support club activities or events. The competition was so ﬁerce, Ashby said members of two student groups continued to bring in cans until even past the ofﬁcial deadline. The food was donated to the Whittier Interfaith Food Center, which distributes food to the area’s neediest residents. Donations more than tripled past giving in this year’s Associated Students “It is quite movof Rio Hondo College annual canned food drive, which ended on Nov. 25. ing to see the giving nature of our students, faculty and staff The student governInterfaith Food Center. demonstrated in the student ment hasn’t concluded its “Efforts like the cannedcanned food drive,” said holiday giving, either. On food drive and toy drive Superintendent/President Monday, as the food drive showcase the ‘community’ Teresa Dreyfuss. “It’s a great was winding down, Ashby’s in community college,” said indicator of the compassion team launched its annual Board of Trustees President at Rio Hondo College for toy drive. The drive aims to Madeline Shapiro. “They our surrounding communicollect 150 toys – 50 more make me proud to be a part ties.” than 2014 – to donate to the of Rio Hondo College.”

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Around Town by Mavis Hansen The excitement of the holiday season is with everyone, and the countdown for Christmas, and Santa, has begun. Time to make those lists (and check them twice) be nice and remember those not as fortunate as we are….what can we do to help others have a Merry Christmas? To start off the Holiday Season, The El Monte City Council and the Mayor invite you to join in HOLIDAY HOUSE on Sat., December 5, 2015 from 9:30 a.m until 7:00 p.m at the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Ave., El Monte. The first 200 children entering will receive a free holiday surprise and all youngsters will enjoy the free crafts, Santa and his elves, Santa pictures, Christmas Carolers, entertainment by many of the local schools and organizations, Petals the Clown and the Magic Show at 12:30 p.m. The Arroyo High School Cheer Team will have a Menudo Breakfast from 9:00 – 11:00 for $5.00 per person and the Pee Wee Cheerleaders will serve their Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m, also at $5.00. The EM WOMEN’S CLUB will have yummy snacks galore and many gifts at small prices. The El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources Association is asking for canned items for their food drive, can you take something? EL MONTE BUSINESS AND PROF. WOMEN’S ORG. will once again have opportunity tickets available for a spectacular “TOY WAGON.” The wagon is filled with all kinds of toys and is nearly five feet high! The drawing for the very lucky winner will be held at the close of Holiday House. The EL MONTE BPW will hold their Annual Christmas Luncheon and gift exchange on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Mimi’s Restaurant, Monrovia, CA. Christmas Luncheon Chairman is Mary Jo Kolakoski. Business and Prof. Women meet once a month, on the fourth Tues. at 6:30 p.m. for a business, dinner and program meeting at various locations. There is no charge to attend a meeting and guests are always welcome. For further information or if interested in membership, contact Pres. Siegrist at: 626-442-0354. The EL MONTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY held their quarterly Tea and Meeting on Sun., Nov. 22

at the El Monte Historical Museum, 3150 N. Tyler Ave., El Monte. The Tea was hosted by the El Monte Women’s Club. Traditionally, the Pres. of the club “pours” tea or coffee from the beautiful museum silver, but unfortunately, Pres. Cathie Eredia, recovering from an arm injury was not able to, so past Pres., Mavis Hansen and Mary Jo Kolakoski stepped in to help. The program was presented by Alex Martinez from the El Monte Police Department and spoke of the many community services offered to those of all ages. Officer Martinez was thanked for an informative and interesting program and presented a Certificate of Appreciation by Pres. Jeanie McKinnis. The next Quarterly Tea will be held on Sun., February 22, 2016. The El Monte Historical Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m and closed Sat., Sun. and Monday. There is no charge to visit the museum and everyone is welcome. On Sun., December 6, MERCI will be hosting its 26th Annual Trees of Enchantment Brunch at Luminarias Restaurant in Monterey Park, California. An exciting way to bring in the holiday season, the Trees of Enchantment fundraiser consists of raffling off twenty themed Christmas Trees, beautifully decorated and outfitted with donated gifts corresponding to that trees theme, valued at over $350 each. This exciting event usually attracts over 400 community members and funds raised at this event go directly to towards the various programs offered by Merci. For almost sixty years, MERCI has been a proud member of the community that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities in the San Gabriel Valley/East Los Angeles area. The day program is geared towards empowering the developmentally disabled and endowing them with the skills necessary to live independently in the community. For further information: marta@merci. org or 909-985-1918. For an evening of fun, take a walk back to the wild, wild, west of the old San Gabriel Valley by attending “Desperados & Deputies,” a presentation presented by Mourning Dove Productions and hosted by San Gabriel Ghost Seekers. Presented on December 5 from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. at the San Gabriel Recreation Center, 250 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Must be 12 years and over to attend. Reservations are required. Call: 626-238-2656. Enjoy the Holiday Season! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN

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Student's Corner Change in the Summit President Obama spoke upon the topic of climate change at the Paris summit on November 30th, addressing urgent action from all world leaders. He exclaimed according to “The Washington Post,” “no nation large or small, wealthy or poor, is immune,” in reference to the effects of global warming. Evidently, global warming shows no survivors, no matter who or where they are. A signiﬁcant point in climate change is that one drastic effect created in one area of

Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.

the globe parallels in another area. For instance, drastic ﬂooding in Asian countries such as Japan or India equate to awful dry weather in the Western counterparts, such as California. Undoubtedly, this global warming aspect is already affecting our local area, as the drought in California continues to worsen. The President assured that the United States is claiming responsibility for most of the factors in global warming (such as burning of

fossil fuels, carbon dioxide emissions, deforestation, etc.). Moreover, the United States had made attempts to regulate dioxide emissions, such as placing prices on plastic bags since the reduction of plastics emit copious amounts of harmful gases. Hopefully, world leaders take serious action against global warming. The effects of this phenomenon will eventually destroy the society we have created and the world we so wonderfully inhabit.

Webb'S Rules LIVING LONGER by Eugene R. Webb

I ﬁnally realize why we’re living longer; It certainly isn’t because we’re stronger. I think most of the doctors are the good guys; With the new research they are proven to be wise.

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The one thing we don’t do is sit around and shrug; Most of us are too busy keeping track of our drugs. I’m always surprised at what one little pill can do; I also know that they have been able to kill you. If we’re really anxious to stay happy and survive; Doctors, and taking the medicine will keep us alive. I do know that happier is what I could possibly be; If my blood pressure would stop playing tricks on me. My wonderful wife and I want to make it quite clear; With God’s love, the good doctors gave us more years. With Bladder Cancer and a Heart Attack I did survive; And from Wegener’s Granulumatosis my wife is alive. Now you see Aileen and I have a lot to be thankful for; When you have good health you can’t ask for more. So grateful for our doctors, we pray for them too; And God, he gave them the wisdom to know what to do.

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Major Gold Line Track Relocation Work to Begin December 4 by Paul Gonzales San Gabriel Valley

As part of the ongoing construction work for the Regional Connector Transit Project, workers will begin the process of relocating the existing Metro Gold Line tracks at 1st Street and Alameda near downtown Los Angeles in the Little Tokyo area in preparation for the start of tunneling operations. The work being performed is set to begin December 4 at 9 p.m. to move existing Gold Line tracks approximately 40 feet to the north of 1st Street at Alameda and to reconﬁgure the southern station entrance of the existing Little Tokyo Gold Line Station. The work is expected to take up to three months to complete. As a result, there will be no Gold Line train service operating between Union Station and the Pico/Aliso Gold Line Station. Metro will operate a series of bus shuttles between the two stations to provide Gold Line patrons service to the Little Tokyo area and Pico/Aliso station during the three month closure. Once completed in late February 2016, Gold Line train service will be restored to normal operation with a modiﬁed south entrance. Gold Line riders who usually travel either to the Little Tokyo Gold Line Station or through the impacted area, depending on direction of travel, will either need to get off the Gold Line at Union Station or the Gold Line Pico/Aliso station and board shuttle buses provided by Metro. Travel delays through this area are expected and Metro encourages the public to make adjustments to their schedules when using the Gold Line in this area. Gold Line service will operate between the Pico/ Alison Station and the Gold Line Atlantic Station in East

Los Angeles every 10 minutes in the peak periods. In addition, Metro will continue to operate regular service on the Gold Line between Union Station and the Sierra Madre Villa Station in East Pasadena. Traffic Impacts Thru traffic will be maintained on Alameda Street between Temple Street and 2nd Street with one lane open in each direction. Westbound 1st Street will be closed between Alameda Street and Vignes Street 24-hours a day from December 4, 2015 through February 2016. One thru lane on eastbound 1st Street will be maintained between Alameda Street and Vignes Street. Full closure of 1st Street between Central Avenue and Alameda Street will also take place intermittently. Detours Westbound 1st Street traffic will be detoured right on Vignes Street, left on Temple Street, left on Judge Aiso Street, back to 1st Street. Eastbound 1st Street traffic will be detoured right on Central Avenue, left on 2nd Street, left on Alameda Street back to 1st Street. The Regional Connector Transit Project completes a 1.9-mile segment between the Metro Blue and Expo Lines and the Metro Gold Line by providing a direct connection with three new stations planned for 1st Street/Central Avenue, 2nd Street/Broadway and 2nd Place/Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles. The rail line, expected to be completed in 2020, will attract nearly 17,000 new daily riders and provide access to more than 88,000 passengers saving commuters up to 20 minutes off their daily commutes. It will provide a one-seat, one fare ride for commuters from Goldline continued on page 13

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Tech Bits

Li-Fi the New Wi-Fi by Glen Maldonado National

With the success of Wireless internet, scientists have ﬁnally developed the successor to Wi-Fi. The new age of Technology is here and it’s called Li-Fi. Li-Fi is super-fast, about 100 times faster than you average WiFi network. In the conditions of a controlled environment, Li-Fi is able to go 224 gigabits a second which is about 1GB per second. Li-Fi works by transmitting data through illumination, meaning it sends data through a light bulb. It’s so fast that the human eye cannot follow the light. It’s cheaper than Wi-Fi, but is optical data through light convenient? Your router would be light

and blinking a bunch of 0’s and 1’s. Sounds like a strobe light to me and what happens when its daylight, will the signal be lost in the daylight? The people who created Li-Fi say the source of light can be a hub for transmitting data with street lights that utilize this as

Temporary Street Work on Buena Vista Street at Huntington Drive by Karen Herrera Duarte

The Gas Company is currently involved in a project to remove and replace a main line traveling from north to south on Buena Vista Street between Huntington Drive and Royal Oaks Drive. The existing line was leaking at multiple locations where the Gas Company had attempted to repair previously, however the isolated repairs were not successful so they had to replace approximately 310 linear feet

of main line. The work was intended to be completed the week of November 23rd however unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions added three more days of trench work. They are scheduled to test the new line soon and be completed with the trench work by the December 5. The pavement restoration is scheduled for the week of December 7th and should take a week to complete.

well, making our vast streets ready for Li-Fi. Light is essential for Li-Fi to work, meaning your router has to see your receiver. So going to bed with Li-Fi will be rather disturbing and annoying, if you like to check your phone. Also light doesn’t go through walls, meaning every room needs the light to function and its distance isn’t so great. It only has a 32ft range. If every light has it, then it wouldn’t be so bad. But every light is a different hub requiring to stop your data as you connect to the next light. Li-Fi sounds great, but time will tell if it catches on.

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Rosemead’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony by Staff Writer City of Rosemead

Washington Memorial ….General George Washington, who led the colonists in the battle with the British for American independence, was honored in being named the first President of the United Stated. Known as the ‘father of our country’, Washington was a quiet leader who preferred the country to be governed by a legislative body rather than a king or monarch as the colonists experienced under British rule. He served two terms as President and then chose to retire to his Mount Vernon estate. But many in the country wanted to honor the man for his courage in fighting for independence, and in the City of Washington, a group was formed in 1833 called the Washington National Monument Society to design and build a monument which would honor the first president and become the center of the nation’s capital which was named after him. In 1836, the society opened up competition for architects to design a monument which would reflect on the strength and leadership of Washington and ‘would harmoniously blend durability, simplicity and grandeur’. The winning entry was submitted by Robert Mills, a one-time draftsman for Thomas Jefferson and one of the most prominent architects of his day. Mills had already designed memorials to Washington for the City of Baltimore and had been named by President Andrew Jackson as the U.S. Architect. His designs included many public building including the U.S. Treasury, the General Post Office and the Patent Office. Mills submitted his plan for the memorial with the following details, ‘a grand circular colonnaded building, 100 feet high, from which springs an obelisk shaft, making a total elevation of 600 feet’. The ornate colonnade was to have seals of all the states and include statues of all Revolutionary leaders. Frescoes and paintings of famous war scenes were to be depicted around the top of the structure. Mills estimated the cost of the monument at $1,250,000 but even though the committee approved the overall design, it voted against the ornate base and instead chose to focus on the 600

feet obelisk. Mills estimate was quite conservative with the final cost of the monument placed at $1,187,000 for the obelisk only. Today, the Washington Monument stands in recognition of one of the greatest leaders of our county as the center of the District of Columbia city which is named in his honor…. Dodger Blues…. I just read an article about a player who the Dodgers acquired back in the 70’s to be their next great hitter but had personality problems for any team he was part of. I’m reminded of the player after reading unflattering comments made about current Dodger, Yasiel Puig, from some of his teammates. The player in the article was Richie Allen, an enigmatic personality, who earned a $100,000 plus salary at a time when the average major league salary was only $32, 000. In his first five seasons with Philadelphia, he batted over .300 for 4 seasons, and averaged 29 home runs and 91 runs batted in. But he was booed whenever he was on the fielded and had problems getting along two of his managers eventual costing them their jobs. Virtually run out of Philadelphia, the Phillies sent him packing to the Dodgers. He played solidly for the team but they still stumbled through the seasons with him and they finished in the second division. It was an era when nothing went right for the home team and Allen was always connected to the poor results. It just may be me but I get that same feeling with Puig and keeping the home team from trying to reappear in the Fall Classic after 27 years of absence…..

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Annual Lighting Ceremony! The event wil start at 6pm. Dinner with Santa will begin after the ceremony at 7pm. There will be local youth performing carols, entertainment, special crafts, and rafﬂes. At 7pm there will also be

a spaghetti dinner and visit All ages are welcomed from Santa at the Rosemead and encouraged to attend Community Recreation this annual holiday event. Center. It is $5 per person Location : City of Roseand $4 if you bring a canned mead - City Hall, 8838 Valgood for donation. Preley Blvd, Rosemead, Calipurchase tickets are sold at fornia 91770, Thursday Rosemead parks and comat 6:00pm - 9:00pm munity centers. Walk-ins are welcomed. Courtesy photo from Rosemead’s Facebook

Temple City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony by Staff Writer Temple City

Kick off the holiday season with some free, family-friendly holiday fun at Lights on Temple City! It all begins at 5 p.m., when Temple City Park gets transformed into Winter Wonderland—complete with sled runs, a snowed-in play area, visits with Santa Claus, a Holiday Express train, and free take-home holiday crafts and cookies! Also don’t miss your chance to take a photo with Frosty the Snowman! Then at 7 p.m., line up along Las Tunas Drive, between Cloverly and Kauffman avenues, for the holiday parade— ending with the lighting of a 100-foot redwood tree at the Park! Event will also feature holiday

performances by the Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers and marching band. Food will be available for purchase throughout the evening. SCHEDULE: 5-9 p.m. Play areas, craft booths open to children 12 and under 5:30-8:30 p.m. Strolling carolers and balloon artists 5-6:15 p.m. Visits with Santa and Holiday Express train rides 6-7 p.m. Performances by the TCHS Brighter Side Singers, 7-7:30 p.m. Holi-

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day parade and tree lighting ceremony 7:30-9 p.m. Visits with Santa and Holiday Express train rides. TRAFFIC ADVISORIES: 2-10 p.m. Golden West Avenue between Woodruff Avenue and Las Tunas Drive; Civic Center and County Library public parking lots closed. 6-7:30 p.m. Las Tunas Drive between Encinita and Agnes avenues closed. For more information, call the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171, ext. 2360.

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Aries Some bizarre dreams or visions could come to you today. Don’t put too much stock in them.

Taurus Information you receive from friends could have you worrying a little about your financial security.

Gemini Usually you have a strong intuitive bond with those close to you, but today you might feel like that part of your brain has shut down.

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MYTHICAL CREATURES

ACROSS 1. Gang 6. “Back To The Future” actress 9. Femme fatale 13. Bader Ginsberg and Babe 14. Like Mother Hubbard 15. Small, olive-gray bird 16. Abraham’s sacrifice 17. E.T. transporter 18. It happens at a given place and time 19. *Mythic oceanic temptress 21. *Flying stallion 23. Heat unit 24. Doe’s mate 25. *Number of heads on Ravana in Hindu mythology 28. Dripping faucet sound 30. Worn by train station porter 35. Done after you sow? 37. Curved molding 39. Voice of Lamb Chop 40. Face-to-face exam 41. Shamu and such 43. Highest point 44. Flax flower genus 46. Republic of Ireland 47. Laughing on the inside via text 48. Class action 50. ____ a coin 52. *A Cyclops does it out of only one eye 53. Like a gossipmonger 55. Last letter 57. *Much-hunted ungulate 61. *Only half man 65. Green side 66. Hole puncher 68. *Witch’s condemnation 69. Serpentine 70. Civilian aviation agency 71. Utopia, e.g. 72. One of three Rs 73. Funerary vase 74. Like kale and spinach greens

DOWN 1. “____ and proper” 2. British river 3. Night shooter 4. Emotional punishment 5. Protective embankment 6. *Like the voice of mythic Greek Stentor 7. *Pointy-eared creature 8. Choose and follow 9. ____ la Vida 10. *God of war, son of Zeus 11. Carte du jour 12. Chef’s vessel 15. Chills on the couch 20. Inuit shelter 22. *A Hobbit’s is slightly pointed 24. Point out 25. *Big-haired Scandinavian 26. Like Halloween night 27. Indian breads 29. *Manlike man-eater 31. Lentil soup 32. Head of crime syndicate, pl. 33. Mountain ridge 34. *Dust-sprinkler 36. Positive sign 38. ____ of Sandwich 42. Carpe in “Carpe diem” 45. Poet’s death lament 49. And not 51. Writing implement 54. Mix-up 56. Chopin’s composition 57. Brezhnev’s domain 58. Back of the neck 59. Pelvic bones 60. Joker, e.g. 61. Reunion group 62. A in A = b x h 63. Sky defender 64. Count on 67. *The son of Hera was the god of ___

It may be difficult to focus on household chores today. Your mind is on more exalted matters, such as spiritual and intellectual interests and you feel lazy..

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Leo Creative ideas may elude you today. You may have a hankering to do something artistic but with only a few vague notions, and you may not like those.

Virgo Something may be distracting a close friend or love partner so much that this person isn’t very good company.

Libra Your thoughts and feelings may be vague today, and you could be preoccupied. People might talk to you but you won’t hear much of what they say, and you’ll remember even less.

Scorpio Romantic matters should be going very well now, although today you might have some doubts. Your loved one may be quiet and preoccupied..

Sagittarius Today you may have so much to do around the house that you don’t know where to start. Family members aren’t much help. Don’t throw up your hands and let it all go..

Capricorn Today the paranormal could be on your mind. Books on related subjects may capture your interest, so you’ll probably want to spend the day reading.

Aquarius A strong bond of loyalty that you feel for a friend might propel you into a touchy situation today. Your friend may ask you to do a favor that’s difficult if not impossible.

Pisces Confusion may reign today, particularly if you’re intuitive. You may pick up strange vibes that could be unsettling. Don’t try to make sense of them.

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Gold Line Riders to Begin in March 2016 by Habib F. Balian San Gabriel Valley

Metro announced that passenger service will begin to Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The historic announcement was made by Metro Chairman, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark RidleyThomas and Metro CEO Phil Washington at a press conference held at Metro headquarters. They were surrounded at the press conference by other members of the Metro Board, including Los Angeles County Supervisors Michael Antonovich and Hilda Solis, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Duarte Councilman John Fasana, Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin, Lakewood Councilwoman

Diane DuBois, Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker and Carrie Bowen. Several representatives from the Foothill Gold Line corridor cities were present, along with Construction Authority Board Chairman Doug Tessitor and Board Members John Fasana, Carrie Bowen, Gene Masuda and Gene Murabito. Past board member Ed Reyes was also present for today’s announcement. I want to thank them all for their continued support of the project and for taking the time to be at Metro this morning for this important announcement. Now that the countdown to passenger service has begun, the five corridor cities and transit service providers

are able to make adjustments to bus feeder services in preparation for the tens of thousands of local residents ready to ride. Starting later today, the Construction Authority’s website will feature a countdown clock to the start of inaugural service. Also this morning, the Metro board heard a report on the draft 2017 Long

Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and a Framework for the potential November 2016 ballot measure. As of now, $1.019 billion is proposed to complete the Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Claremont within the constrained (funded) portion of the draft LRTP documents consistent with the September recommendation by the

San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. After today’s press conference, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti told the Los Angeles Times that he would like to see the Foothill Gold Line to Claremont included in the future tax measure; adding “getting out to Claremont is incredibly important to me.”

Friends of Foster Children Opens 2015 Sugar Plum Trees at the Santa Anita Mall by Debi Mistretta Arcadia

November 27, 2015 Friends of Foster Children’s annual Sugar Plum Trees opened in the Nordstrom wing of Santa Anita Mall in Arcadia, CA. Hours of operation are 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, and 11am to 7pm on Sundays through Wednesday, December 16th. Santa Anita Mall is located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue. Sugar Plum Trees are decorated with tags listing wishes from emancipated teens and children residing in local group homes; wishes from group homes for basic housekeeping and general use items; and wishes from FOFC committees to be used for year round projects to benefit the children that FOFC supports. There are also 20 very special heart-shaped tags containing larger, more expensive requests such as gas BBQs, TVs, and video gaming systems from group homes. Friends of Foster Children guarantees that each child represented on the Sugar Plum Trees will receive at least on of their wishes. It is this distinction that makes the Sugar Plum project so special. Debi Mistretta, Chair of the Sugar Plum Committee had this to say about her work with Friends of Foster Children and the Sugar

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Plum project, “you can’t know the true joy of giving until you give of yourself to others. Friends of Foster Children has given me that joy through the Sugar Plum project, and it is more then I could have imagined.” Participation by members of the community in this important annual event is greatly appreciated and needed. Each person who selects one or more tags from the Sugar Plum Trees will help Friends of Foster Children to fill every child’s

wish. Monetary donations are gladly accepted, and used exclusively for the Sugar Plum project to purchase items on the tags left on the Sugar Plum Trees at the close of the project. Friends of Foster Children welcomes inquiries from outside groups and organizations who might like to participate in this terrific and heart-warming project. Please email the Sugar Plum committee at sugarplum@ fofcsgv.org for more information.

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On-site Job Fair BUS DRIVERS Saturday December 12, 2015 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pay Range ($11.00 during training) $13.00 - $21.00 / Hour Do you like helping people? Are you tired of working behind a desk? Transdev Foothill Arcadia is looking for customer service representatives who also like to drive. We will train you and you can operate your own office on 4 wheels. Apply online at www.transdevna.com/careers to job ID 2015-3991. No paper applications accepted. If you are called for an interview, bring:  H6 Motor Vehicle Report  10 years of employment history, employer addresses and phone numbers (explain gaps)  3 years of previous home addresses

Open Mic Night Calls Forth Poets in San Gabriel Mission High School Students by Kim Dennis El Sereno / Los Angeles

A small stage, a backdrop of stained glass and drooping string lights, and one small beam illuminating a microphone. This is what all eyes were trained on during San Gabriel Mission High School’s Poetry Lounge Open Mic Night at Holy Grounds Coffee & Tea in the El Sereno neighborhood of Los Angeles. Nestled among industrial buildings, small furniture factories, and local liquor markets on Alhambra Avenue leading straight to LA’s downtown sits an oasis of coffee, tea, and creativity. It was in this part store, part patio, cobblestones and hanging branches locale, where artists and writers often assemble, that the young women of SGMHS shared

poetry with the school community. Some performed their poems, some read them, and some even sang the words of lyric poems. Snaps and claps and occasional cheers or sighs were heard joining the single voice of a reader. The coffee shop and performance area were filled with students, parents, friends, and faculty and staff from the school to support the roughly forty readers. An important facet of an English department is offering opportunities like these open mic nights to allow students ways to creatively interpret

their words in real-life situations. Poetry has come to be a poignant way for young people to express themselves – take for instance, the rise in lyric poetry known as rap music over the past thirty years. High schools students like poems because they are often short, they are tothe-point, they sound nice because they utilize sound devices, and they allow us to say things which may be difficult in other places or forms. Then, there is the fact that a poet’s job is to look at the world anew in a hopeful spirit full of wonder, which will reveal the qualities of ordinary things in novel ways. And that is something that will never get old.

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Monrovia Providers Group Hosts Annual Senior Holiday Party by Lorine Stoikowitz Monrovia

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The Monrovia Providers Group (MPG) will host its annual Holiday Luncheon Party for live-alone adults in the San Gabriel Valley this coming Saturday, Dec.5th, at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave., from 11:30am – 1pm. This festive event will feature a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and Holiday entertainment and gifts. Food, entertainment and service provided by MPG volunteers, with generous support from Fellowship

Monrovia members. RSVPs to Rebecca Romero at 626-256-8232; or rromero@ci.monrovia.ca.us – by Thursday, Dec. 3rd. We hope you can join us

for a delicious & fun Holiday Celebration! All San Gabriel Valley live-alone adults and their caregivers are welcome.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Cathay Bank Distinguished Student

Abigail Caporal

El Monte High School

Walking the path of great lions before us, El Monte High School is proud to recognize Abigail Caporal. This is Abigail’s second year as an active member of our ever improving Lions Marching Band. She is also involved in our Red Cross Club, JSA and CSF clubs. In addition to her school involvement, Abigail spends her Saturdays as a teachers aide for the Migrant Education program at Payne Elementary School. Abigail’s involvement, perseverance and character makes her an exceptional role model for her peers.

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Holidays are in Full Gear at the Fairplex by Pomona Fairplex Pomona

Welcome to our 43rd Anniversary Year!! We at the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Shows look forward to welcoming our artisans, crafts people and especially our loyal and new customers to our 2015 Festivals — with 24,000 handmade and embellished American art & crafts in hundreds of booths, all day entertainment, and

kids activity center. Each Harvest Festival features hundreds of artisans exhibiting American handmade items including beautiful jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, original art, hand-turned wood, music, ceramics and much more. Enjoy three fun-packed days of shopping, stage and strolling entertainment, and

Pomona is The West Coast’s Largest Antique Auto, Corvette, Porsche, Street Rod and Volkswagen Swap Meet and Classic Car Show. With seven events per year, this Southern California Classic is speciﬁcally designed for the Classic Car enthusiast. Presented by

George Cross & Sons, Inc., the events are held at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. The Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show is held seven times per year at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. Thousands of classic cars (many for sale, some just for show) from

festival food all for the price of one ticket. Remember to get your hand stamped to return as many times as you want without paying again. There’s something for everyone in the family, including Kidzones with craft activities for the little ones in most venues – make a day or weekend of it, you won’t ﬁnd a better bargain!

2015 Prolong Twilight Cruise Night Schedule Make your plans today to join us for one or all of 2015’s Cruise Nights! Cruise Night hours are 3 - 7 p.m. and the Cruise is FREE to all! Extended Museum Hours 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Museum Admission is just $5 after 5 p.m. (1/2 price off regular admission), and of course, always FREE to Museum Members. For information on Museum membership, click the Membership button to the left or call the Museum directly, (909) 6222133. Join us for an evening of

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all across the country are displayed by their owners in six distinct Car Corral Areas: Pre-’85 Classic Cars, any year Corvettes, any year Porsches, Pre-’59 Street Rods, Pre-’85 Imports and Pre-’85 Volkswagens. The Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show draws spectators from all across

hot rodding fun for the entire family. Festivities include music, food vendors, and more. All proceeds benefit the museum, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Cruise Nights are held the first Wednesday of each month, April - December. April 1; May 6; June 3; July 1; August 5; (No September cruise due to L.A. County Fair); October 7; November 4 and December 2, our annual Toy Drive While at the Cruise, come inside and see the Museum’s newest exhibition, the “Gallery of Speed” that features four historical, generational, and transitional aspects of

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the globe to shop over 15 miles of hard to ﬁnd car parts and accessories. Don’t miss an opportunity to come to one or more of our classic car events. Mark your calendar now! Come to buy, come to sell or come to look. Bring the whole family for a great day! SUNDAY: 5:00 a.m. until

2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine, we swap! For the best shopping, swapping and auto viewing, it is recommended to arrive early; remember, “early bird gets the worm.” The Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show is a one-day event held at Fairplex in the city of Pomona, California.

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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian

The big news coming out of the weekend, of course, was Kobe Bryant’s announcement that he’s retiring at the end of the current NBA season. Twenty seasons is a long time to play, but you can also add more seasons when you consider all of the playoffs games Bryant played. Here’s the amazing part, the Lakers obtained Bryant, as an 18-year old for Vlade Divac. Bryant, truly, is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. He might have been a difﬁcult teammate, but that’s because he worked harder than anybody else. Before his body started breaking down, he came back every year better than he was before. Awesome player and athlete…but…When I saw Kobe Bryant play, I also saw the greatness of former Lakers general manager Jerry West. It’s been a while since West’s departure from the franchise, but his greatness as a talent evaluator is without comparison. By the way, West was a pretty good basketball player, too. Last Add West: If you want another example of how good West was, just take a look at who current Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak drafted. D’Angelo Russell (Second overall). ***Mid-Bits (Same as tidbits) ***Beat UCLA on Saturday, then named head coach on Monday. It was a great weekend for new USC head coach Clay Helton. *** I was right about the Dodgers naming Dave Roberts as manager. *** If I can keep partiality and still root, then I root for the work Victor Ambruso is doing with the Mt. View football program. Of course, every school should have a principal like Larry Cecil as well. Happy Birthday this week to: 12/2: Former Temple City defensive lineman Mario Woizeschke turns 39. 12/2: Former Arroyo offensive lineman (center) Kenny Andrew turns 28. 12/4: Temple City National Little League alum/ Occidental standout running back Kwame Do turns 22. 12/4: Former Temple City softball standout Jessica Kosharek turns 25. 12/5: El Monte alum Kathy Leeper turns young. 12/6: Temple City alum/

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former MLB pitcher Ryan Tucker turns 27. 12/7: Arcadia alum Tony Valazza turns 55. 12/7: El Monte National Little League alum/Law school grad Angel Marti turns 26. (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 Like “The Joe Show” on Facebook.

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“Close combat! Nothing about wrestling is for the faint of heart.” The Wrestling season is set to begin. Key local teams from the Mission Valley, Rio Hondo, and Almont Leagues

comprise nearly half of CIF’s Western Division. Boys weight classes include: 106-lbs, 113-lbs, 120-lbs, 126-lbs, 132-lbs, 138-lbs, 145-lbs, 152-lbs, 160-lbs, 170-lbs, 182-lbs,

195-lbs, 220-lbs, 285-lbs, Local schools will be participating in the San Marino Tournament on December 5th and the West Coast Classic at Rosemead High School on December 18-19.

head coach Victor Ambruso. The Vikings on the Sunday morning before Thanksgiving went to downtown Los Angeles and helped prepare meals at the Midnight Mission. The Midnight Mission is the oldest continuously operating human service organization in the Los Angeles region. It is centered in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles.

Offering emergency services, the Mission’s focus is, through a 12-step philosophy, job training, education and work programs, to help men, women and children, who have lost everything, ﬁnd a path to self-sufﬁciency “The boys felt good serving others and were asked to come back real soon,” said Ambruso.

Mt. View Scores Thanksgiving Touchdown by Joe Torosian El Monte

The Mountain View Vikings football team ended its season four weeks ago with a 57-47 loss to the El Monte Lions. The defeat gave the team a 4-6 record and ended hopes for the program’s ﬁrst

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playoff birth since 1997. Was it time for them to move on? Apparently not. “The 2015 season is over for us, but it doesn’t mean we stop being a family,” said

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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson

“That’s all we do is fight. That’s all we know how to do. The La Serna Lancers are always here. We’re not going anywhere! But I tell you where we are going... to the CIF Finals!” - La Serna HC Andy George to his team after Friday night’s semi-final win over St. Francis. Yes, La Serna is going to the CIF Finals...again. For the fourth time in the last five years, La Serna is headed to the CIF Southeast Division Finals. The only time the Lancers didn’t go during that span was last year when they fell to Crescenta Valley in the semis. La Serna in the final game is becoming as routine as the sunrise in Southern California. Two years ago, La Serna won its only championship during the run in an epic win over Norwalk. Now the Lancers will go after another one Saturday night against La Mirada. The 2015 road to the title game may have been the most difficult yet. The week before the first game of the season, Margarito Beltran was dismissed as head coach for an incident on campus involving the physical restraint of a special needs student. And, assistant Andy George was suddenly thrust into the role of head coach. Although Beltran has since reportedly been cleared of any wrong doing the talk at the time was that the distraction would be too much for the Lancers. This is the year that they would fall. But instead La Serna hasn’t missed a beat. The Lancers went out and immediately beat Eastlake in Chula Vista before returning home to knock off Lakewood. In week three I personally saw them destroy a good South Hills team and it looked like they had something special. Two weeks later they crushed Whittier on their way to perfect Del Rio League run. And La Serna has gotten even better since the playoffs started. The Lancers rolled up 49 against Paramount and then dropped 68 on a Harvard-Westlake team that beat St. Francis and lost to Cathedral by just one point. Distraction? All there is is motivation. Even last week a lot of people still weren’t convinced. St. Francis, especially at home, would be too much was the narrative. The Golden Knights were playing their best football of the year and would be able to wear down the La Serna in the end.

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Matadors Sign Four to National Letters of Intent by Nick Bocanegra National

Actually in the end it was the Lancers who did the wearing down outscoring St. Francis 21-0 in the second half and emerging with a 24-10 victory. Johnny Ceballos and Matthew Marshall led the offense and Jonah Franco highlighted a huge defensive effort with a late interception as the Lancers advanced to the big game. “Let’s hear it for the La Serna Lancers!” George exhorted his team and he was met with loud raucous cheers and hollers. The Lancers were indeed in the Finals again. George was absolutely right. The Lancers indeed aren’t going anywhere...except to the Southeast Division Championship game. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at: tim@midvalleysports.com and on Twitter @tspeterson40.

A total of four recruits have signed national letters of intent to CSUN Women’s Water Polo, head coach Marty Matthies announced. Madasonne Butler, Jennalyn Barthels, Katia AndonMateos and Nathalie Brewster are all California high school products that will join the Matadors for the 2017 season. “I am extremely excited about this class and I’m looking forward to the future,” said Matthies. “We have a very talented young squad, and with this incoming group we have the pieces to be strong for years to come.” A native of Stockton, CA, Butler has enjoyed a strong career at St. Mary’s High School playing a center/ utility role on the team. She earned Tri-City Athletics League Most Valuable Player honors in 2015 as she helped the Rams to a Division II Sac-Joaquin Section CIF Semiﬁnal appearance. She also has received AllAmerican Honorable Mention recognition in addition to a KAI California/Hawai’i Ninth Team Selection. Adding to her high school accomplishments, Butler has experience playing at a national level as a member of the US Women’s National Cadet 16U Team. “Madasonne is an out-

standing player who is has been a four-year starter incredibly smart and I am and a team captain. At the excited to have her join the attacker position, she helped team next year,” said Matlead the Lancers to a Centhies. “Being a left-handed tral Coast Section Division center, she is a rare find, and I Championship during her her National Team experihigh school career in addience will be invaluable to tion to earning a CCS Secour program. Her style of ond Team honor as a junior. play fits our system well and Andon-Mateos also has club she will be a strong pillar experience, participating for our program moving with Santa Clara Swim Club forward.” Water Polo Club 18U. Coming to the Matadors “Katia is another leftfrom Sacramento, CA, Barhanded player with great thels has played at center/ vision in the water,” said utility for St. Francis High Matthies. “She will add a School. In her high school new dimension to the team career, Barthels has helped after playing last season and the Troubadors to a Division this upcoming year with no I CIF Sac-Joaquin Section left-handed student-athletes. Championship in 2015. She Her vision and pool awareearned All-Section Second ness will help us greatly, as Team honors in 2014 includwell as add a completely ing a Sacramento River Cats different look from the leftAll-City award that same hander side of the pool.” season. Brewster has enjoyed a “Jenna is also a player that decorated prep career with fits great into our style of Vintage High School out play here,” added Matthies. of Napa, CA. A goalkeeper “She is the epitome of a with the Crushers, Brewster utility player in that she can helped Vintage to a CIF Sacplay all positions on both Joaquin Section Semifinal ends of the pool. She adds appearance in 2015. She a dynamic to our team that has also racked up numerwill shore up both sides of ous awards including Allthe ball. Combined with her Monticello Empire League championship experience, Most Valuable Player honors she will be an invaluable in 2014, an All-MEL Team member of the team. selection, All-Section First Andon-Mateos prepped Team and a Californiaat St. Francis High School Hawai’i All-American 10th in Mountain View, CA Team honor in 2014-15. where she National Letter of Intent continued on page 13

Boys & Girls Basketball Scoreboard BOYS Tuesday, November 24 San Gabriel 50 Rosemead 47

Duarte 71 Edgewood 62 Chino 49 Baldwin Park 32 La Puente 51 Sierra Vista 50 Wednesday, November 25 Temple City 63 Keppel 50 South Pasadena 60 Baldwin Park 49 Friday, November 27 Torres 44 Duarte 34 Saturday, November 28 El Monte 79 AOUP 43 Arroyo 56 Torres 51 Baldwin Park 60 Stern 47 Duarte 55 Westmark 30 GIRLS Tuesday, November 24 Bassett 54 Mt. View 22 Temple City 43 Montebello 33

Wednesday, November 25 El Monte 43 Rancho Cucamonga 38 Friday, November 27 South El Monte 46 Wilson 29 Pioneer 40 Monrovia 39 Temple City 66 Franklin 24 San Gabriel 42 Bellﬂower 37 Arcadia 48 Los Osos 41 Baldwin Park 43 Pomona Catholic 20 Saturday, November 28 South El Monte 55 Franklin 26 El Rancho 69 Temple City 32 Monrovia 43 Alhambra 20 King 78 San Gabriel 35 Arcadia 67 Immaculate Heart 27 Baldwin Park 35 Sotomayor 29

Gabrielino girls basketball coach Tom Shima is in his tenth year leading the Eagles program. Photo by Joe T

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE EL MONTE HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM:

El Monte Housing Authority

TO BE CONSIDERED:

A Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) between the El Monte Housing Authority and Mercy Housing California, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (“Mercy Housing), or its affiliate, for the transfer to Mercy Housing of the remnant land parcels generally located on the east side and west side of Baldwin Avenue between Rose Avenue and the Union Pacific Rail Road right-of-way in the City of El Monte, California. The purpose of such transfer would be for the development of the Veterans Family Housing Project by Mercy Housing: The Mercy Housing Family Housing Project includes fifty-five (55) dwelling units of affordable rental housing which will be reserved for occupancy by low income individuals and families, with preference given to El Monte veterans of service with the United States Armed Forces. The proposed DDA outlines the terms and price of the transfer, all financing and repayment arrangements, affordability criteria, requirements and terms, and other terms and conditions deemed necessary and essential for the development of the Veterans Family Housing Project.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

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Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the lowincome housing exemption set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21159.23 and the affordable housing categorical exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15194, based on the following, inter alia: the land area of the subject property is less than ﬁve (5) acres and such property has previously been developed for urban uses, is adjacent to urban uses, and consists of less than 100 affordable dwelling units. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34312.3, notice is hereby given that the El Monte Housing Authority will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the above proposed action for consideration. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: El Monte Community Center 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, California 91731 For further information regarding this public hearing please contact Jason Mikaelian at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:

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FROM:

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ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:

Tentative Tract Map No. 62624 (Conditional Use Permit No. 13-14, Conditional Use Permit No. 1515, Variance 01-15 and Modiﬁcation No. 13-14.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

4127 – 4143 Rowland Ave (APN 8577-008-062 8577-008-047 and 8577-009-042) (A full legal description of the property is on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of the El Monte Economic Development Department.

REQUEST:

The request is for a new 72 three-story townhouse and condominium units within a 3.09 acre (134,725 square foot) vacant site. Of the total number of units, 22 units will be townhomes and will include an attached two-car garage. The remaining 50 units will be stacked flats located in the central portion of the project with subterranean parking. Addition ally, 30,595 square feet of common open space will be provided. The property is located in the R-4 (High Density Residential) zone. Requested entitle ments include a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the property for ownership units, a Conditional Use Permit to establish 3+ residential units, a Con ditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Residen tial Development, a Variance to common open space standards and a Modification to exceed floor area. This request is made pursuant to the re quirements of Chapters 16.10, 17.20, and 17.24 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC). Previously on November 10, 2015 the Planning Commission recommended the City Council to approve the pro posed project.

Leng Chan, Deputy Clerk El Monte Housing Authority

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:

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The City Council will consider the ﬁrst reading of an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.74 (smoke-free multi-unit residences) to Title 8 (health and safety) of the El Monte Municipal Code to regulate smoking in and around multi-unit residences.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

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APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER:

Andrew Chiao 16035 Robin Way Industry, CA 91745

The proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the State CEQAGuidelines Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment. This exemption applies to actions taken by regulatory agencies as authorized by state or local ordinance to assure the maintenance, restoration enhancement or protection of the environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the proposed project and circulated for public review and comment. With the incorporation of mitigation measures, the IS/ MND determined that all potentially signiﬁcant ef fects would be reduced, with mitigation, to a less than signiﬁcant level. A copy of the IS/MND is available at El Monte City Hall West – Planning Di vision

The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed Ordinance. The public hearing is scheduled for:

DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING:

Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA Persons wishing to comment on the proposed Ordinance may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Betty Donavanik, Senior Planner; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at bdonavanik@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Betty Donavanik at (626) 258-8626 or bdonavanik@elmonteca.gov Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on

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Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

Pursuant to State Law, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the IS/MND and proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall East – City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

Persons wishing to comment on the items under consideration or the environmental documentation may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the decision of the City Council, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Fernando Solis at (626) 258-8626 or fsolis@elmonteca. gov, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m Published on

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015280673. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GR MARKETING SOLUTIONS 967 CALLE AMABLE GLENDALE CA. 91208 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): GARRY LEE REGIER JR 967 CALLE AMABLE GLENDALE CA. 91208 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on GARRY LEE REGIER JR, TITLE; OWNER. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this 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). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Kenyon Bradley, Deputy Published The Notice: 11.11.2015, 11.18.2015 11.25.2015, 12.2.2015 MID VALLEY NEWS

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015299133. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUFFERMAN AUTO DETAIL 1210 BAYPORT CIR POMONA, CA 91768 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): MARIO ALBERTO GARCIA GONZALEZ 1210 BAYPORT CIR POMONA CA. 91768 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on MARIO ALBERTO GARCIA GONZALEZ, TITLE; OWNER. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this 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). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Kathryn Brailsford, Deputy Published The Notice: 12.02.2015, 12.09.2015 12.16.2015, 12.23.2015 MID VALLEY NEWS

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men and women and the families that support them.” Throughout the two-day event, service members and their families enjoyed a variety of activities, including a Thanksgiving dinner, a tour of a Navy ship and a Thanksgiving Day football watch party. The band Train also performed a private concert for the service members, their families and other Navy personnel stationed in Norfolk. The Norfolk area is home

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Azusa to Long Beach and from East Los Angeles to Santa Monica without the need to transfer between rail lines for major east/west and north/south trips. The new Metro Rail extension will offer an alternative transportation option to congested roadways, provide signiﬁcant environmental beneﬁts and spur economic development throughout the County. Through improved connectivity, riders will be better able to use the entire Metro Rail system, municipal bus lines and other regional transportation services. For more information about the Regional Connector Transit Project and for construction updates, visit metro.net/regionalconnector. Stay informed by following Metro on The Source and El Pasajero at metro. net, facebook.com/metroregionalconnector, twitter. com@metroconnector and twitter.com/metroLAalerts and instagram.com/metrolosangeles.

to nearly 70 ships, and 40 aviation squadrons that make up the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. The 44,000 Sailors stationed here deploy around the globe protecting and defending the world’s oceans, providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, working with international partners and allies, and protecting and maintaining our national security and interests around the world. “Our service men and women work incredibly

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“Nathalie is a very talented and athletic goalkeeper,” added Matthies. “She will help shore up our roster with the graduation of Natalie Averell after this coming season, and I expect her to be very competitive right away. She brings quality high school and club experience to our team and I am excited about the prospect of seeing her grow into the position at the next level.”

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Rosemead City Hall 8838 Valley Blvd. Rosemead

hard throughout the year and many are unable to visit their families during the holidays,” said Capt. Doug Beaver, commanding ofﬁcer of Naval Station Norfolk. “SC Johnson’s support to unite these families for Thanksgiving is especially welcome and will make an incredible difference in the lives of these young men and women. This celebration will create memories for these families that will last a lifetime.”

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Hot Rodding History and America’s affection for the automobile. Depicted by cars, life sculptures, historical video and interactive displays, it is sure to be a welcomed suprise! Educators should consider this new exhibit as a way to directly demonstrate S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and teach how even the new automobile today has been inﬂuenced over the years by history and the love of the Hot Rod. Make sure to shop the gift shop, and pick something up for that special hot rodder in your life! The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is located at the Fairplex in Pomona, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Bldg. 3A, Pomona, Calif. 91768. For more information, call 909/6222133 or visit nhramuseum. org

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The Loyal Heart of “The Good Dinosaur” by Annick J. Downhower National

How would dinosaurs have evolved if the asteroid crash 65 million years ago that started their extinction, bypassed our planet? And how would they have interacted with humans? “The Good Dinosaur,” Disney/ Pixar’s newest release, answers these questions during a heartfelt adventure. The action centers around a young Apatosaurus named Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) who lives with his family on a farm. Smaller than his playful and adventurous sister and brother, Arlo is hesitant and timid from the moment he hatches. Anything new causes him anxiety. His father (voiced by Jeffrey Wright) decides the best way Arlo can conquer fear, and help the family, is by eliminating

whatever “critter” has been raiding their corn stockpile. When Arlo takes pity on the creature (which turns out to be a feral little boy), releasing it rather than killing it, Arlo’s usually patient father insists they track it down. Tragedy ensues and the fates of the boy and Arlo become intertwined. After the boy saves him, Arlo’s desire for revenge recedes and they become inseparable. Arlo names the boy “Spot.” Together they face foes, make new friends, and communicate using gestures and howls. The landscapes they travel through, ranging from mountains to river gorges to meadows, are beautifully rendered in CG animation that looks almost photographic. Director Peter Sohn was wise to insist

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on including the land as a “character” in the film. Fans of Disney movies may notice some similarities to “The Lion King” and “Brother Bear.” Like those prior films, the plot is a coming-of-age/quest storyline. But, “The Good Dinosaur” adds a few twists and turns, including a brief scene of innocent intoxication. While Arlo must develop physi-

by Glen Maldonado National

Adonis Johnson played by Michael B. Jordan, never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed played by Carl Weathers (Rocky), who died before Adonis was

born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa played by Sylvester Stallone and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees

to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rocky’s help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen. Rocky faces a challenge in his life too that he and Adonis must work together to achieve. “Creed” was directed by Ryan Coogler known for directing “Fruitvale Station” that was well received in 2013. He follows up with “Creed” and it is great new film for the “Rocky” franchise. Coogler wrote “Creed” and Stallone wasn’t involved in the writing process but he did produced the film. Tessa Thompson from “Dear White People” played Bianca, a girl who is a singer and slowly going deaf. She is Adonis’ love interest. The “Rocky” franchise was going down in a fast pace spiral of bad films. Last Rocky “Rocky Balboa” made 70 million in the box-office and received good reviews. “Rocky V” however didn’t do well. “Creed” brings the “Rocky” franchise off the floor and patches up its wounds for a something refreshing and new. “Creed” brings round seven to the screen that extends the Balboa saga in interesting new directions while staying true to its classic predecessors’ roots. We can definitely see a sequel in the future. Grade A, Rated: PG-13

cal bravery in confrontations with other animals, his strongest moment comes near the end of the film when he faces a difficult decision regarding Spot. The creatures they meet during their journey provide entertainment and drama, but the heart of the story is Spot and Arlo’s friendship. “The Good Dinosaur” is preceded by the short “San-

jay’s Super Team,” created by animator Sanjay Patel. Its appealing tale of a young boy, his father and their morning routines, brings to the screen a brief glimpse of different generations bridging a gap in traditions. 5 out of 5 stars: Great MPAA rating: PG- Peril, action and thematic elements Running time: 1hr., 40min.

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964 - The Tribute lands in L.A.

by Sal Gomez Redondo Beach

1964 The Tribute has been performing a tribute to The Beatles for nearly 32 years and although some of the band members have come and gone, the mainstay through it all has been the bands founder, Mark Benson. In his role as John Lennon, Mark Benson is everything you expect from John Lennon and more. All

of John’s charm & wit are present and in abundance. Accompanied by Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney, Tom Work as George Harrison, and Robert (Bobby) Potter as Ringo Starr, 1964 The Tribute has one goal in mind at each of their concerts. They want to recreate the experience of attending an actual Beatles concert. No

Sgt. Pepper suits. No long hair. Instead the band concentrates on capturing the Beatles during their touring years. All the raw energy, ebullience and kinetic feel of what it must have been

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like all those years ago when the Beatles played LIVE. 1964 The Tribute’s recent Saturday night performance at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center was made all the more special as the band was introduced to that evening’s audience by Breakfast With The Beatles radio host, Chris Carter. Sadly, the band makes only one annual appearance

in Los Angeles. But if you desire to see a legendary tribute band perform live the greatest music ever written....keep an eye out for 1964 – The Tribute. Bravo to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center for their vision in bringing out 1964 The Tribute to perform at this great venue. Let us hope they continue this collaboration.

Movie Stars and Santa Anita

by Annick J. Downhower National

Hollywood has strong ties to Southern California horseracing. Movie producer Hal Roach not only was responsible for the Laurel and Hardy and “Our Gang” films, he also co-founded Santa Anita. Entertainers Bing Crosby and Pat O’Brien started Del Mar and Hollywood Park’s backers included producers, directors, and actors. The Hollywood connection continues today. Actress Julia Roberts visited American Pharoah at Santa Anita in October before he headed to his Grand Slam victory at the Breeders’ Cup. If you’ve gone to the races at Santa Anita this past

year, you might have seen comedian/director/producer Mel Brooks, movie executive Gary Barber, and former California Horseracing Board Vice Chair/ actress Bo Derek, among others. The Museum of Arcadia Heritage (located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, just behind the Arcadia Community Center) is currently running “Blinkers and Winkers,” an exhibit celebrating Santa Anita’s early Hollywood ties. Museum Curator Dana Hicks has assembled 19 vintage photos showing movie stars in the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s enjoying a day at the races. The images take viewers

back to the time when stars went to the track fashionably attired in hats, suits and furs. Among the celebrities pictured are Bing Crosby, his “Road” movie co-star Dorothy Lamour, WWII pinup girl/ actress Betty Grable, and a young John Derek (before he met Ursula Andress, Linda Evans, and Bo) with wife/ prima ballerina Pati. The display includes information taken from the back of the photos regarding the celebrities and their guests. Those notes were used by Los Angeles newspapers to highlight star sightings at The Great Race Place. Hicks has also included filmographies of the movie stars, some of whom had screen careers lasting over

Photos credit: Courtesy Museum of Arcadia Heritage

50 years. The exhibit will be available for viewing through January 16. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to noon and 1 to 4pm. Entry is free. Adjacent to the display is more movie memorabilia that will interest film fans. “Movie Magic- Arcadia in the Movies” includes stills, props, and costumes. Arcadia’s most popular filming sites are the Arboretum and Santa Anita. Recent shoots include “Bridesmaids,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Saving Mr. Banks,” and “Seabiscuit.” The exhibit also highlights classic films such as the Tarzan series and the Marx Brothers’ “A Day at the Races.”

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