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Seven Christmas Traditions: Where did they Come From? by Kristy Hernandez and Jennifer Barbosa El Monte High School Lions Trail

#1 The Birth of Jesus - A long time ago, in the town of Nazareth, lived a young woman named Mary. She did her chores, was very king, and loved God very much. She was engaged to a carpenter named Joseph. One day, an Angel told Mary that she was going to have a baby. Soon after, Joseph found out and he was upset. Then, in his dream, an Angel visited him and told him that the baby that Mary was going to have was going to be God’s son and that he was going to be named Jesus. In those days, the government decided that they should keep track of the population in each town. So Joseph had to take Mary to his town, Bethlehem, to register the baby. The family set out and took the long walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

They both knew that Mary was going to have a baby soon. Once they arrived in town, all the hotels rooms were occupied; however, a barn was available for the family to sleep in. After they settled in, Mary soon gave birth to baby Jesus. #2 Mexican Christmas Traditions- In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January 6th. The Mexican celebration of Christmas is called “Las Posadas.” Families begin the nine-day observance of Las Posadas by reenacting the Holy Family’s 9-day journey to Bethlehem and their search for shelter in a posada or inn. For the ﬁrst 8 evenings of Las Posadas, 2 children carry small statues of Mary and Joseph as they lead the way from housed to house with friends and

neighbors. They sing a song asking for shelter and when they find a family that will give shelter, the children say a prayer of thanks to the family, and place the statues of Mary and Joseph in the family’s nacimiento, or nativity scene. Christmas Eve is known as “Noche Buena,” and is also a family day. Most of the time people take part in the final posada and then have the main Christmas meal. At midnight, many people attend Mass, which is known as the “Misa de Gallo.” At Mass, there are a lot of fireworks to celebrate Christmas Day. #3 The Origin of Santa Claus- A common legend of Santa Claus is traced back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. He is believed to be born around 280 A.D. near Myra in mod-

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Celebrating Christmas

Past or Current Resident

by Jo Anne Disney National

Christmas is celebrated all over the world and has a variety of names and traditions that are very special during this holiday season. Let’s look at a few. Hanukkah is the “Jewish Feast of Lights” or “Feast of Dedication.” This holiday begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, lasts 8 days and usually falls in the month of December. Then, we have Kwanzaa, which is an African-American holiday that lasts for 7 days, beginning December 26th and ending January 1st. At Kwanzaa time, AfricanAmericans think about their people, their struggles and their future. In Mexico, Christmas is called “Navidad.” The main celebration is “posadas” which means “inn.” And for 9 nights friends gather for a parade, carrying small ﬁgures of baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph. They re-enact the scene at Bethlehem. Ending on Christmas Eve, the ﬁgure of baby Jesus is

placed in the manger and everyone sings songs and says prayers, while bells ring. A big party takes place and then everyone goes to church. In addition, Christmas in Iran today is called “Little Feast.” They begin to fast on December 1st, eating no meat or diary. This is “considered a time for peace and prayer.” The Little Courtesy Photo by Devette Johnson Feast begins after ebrate “Natale.” No matter church on Decalled “Dun Che Lao Ren.” what part of Italy you are cember 25th, where special In Sweden, the holiday fesfrom, Christmas is the time foods are prepared and tivities begin on December to spend with your famserved. 13th. This is St. Lucia Day. ily. Wonderful dishes are Then, the “trees of light” On this day, they celebrate always prepared while tables are what Christmas trees the “Festival of Light.” Then overﬂow for this grand feast. are called in China. The on Christmas Eve, families Traditional menu dishes may Christians decorate their have special dinners and include lasagna, sausages homes with “beautiful paper open their gifts. On Christand eggplant. Special bread lanterns and decorate their mas Day everyone goes to known as “panettone” is trees with paper chains, church and then rests. served as well as wonderpaper ﬂowers and paper In Italy, the Italians celful desserts like the nougat lanterns.” And, when Celebrating Christmas continued on page 12 Santa comes to visit, he is

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Live on Green: Free Family Festival in Pasadena

For the first time, Pasadena is hosting a free festival in the three days leading up to the Rose Parade. Live on Green will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center located on Green Street, which is the inspiration behind the name. Several pavilions will house different themed activities honoring the history of Pasadena and the Rose Parade, as well the National Parks Service (the inspiration behind this year’s Rose Parade theme). Celebrate with Spirit – Pavilion The theme of this year’s Rose Parade, “Find Your Adventure,” is inspired by

the National Parks Service which is also celebrating its centennial. The National Parks Service has created an inspiring pavilion full of educational, historical, and interactive exhibits. The US Air Force and a selection of Pasadena’s cultural institutions will contribute to this pavilion offering unique and rare exhibitions for guests to experience. Hours of Operation Tuesday, December 29th, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 30th 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday, December 31st 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Around Town by Mavis Hansen We may not be “dashing through the snow, on a one horse open sleigh” but many of us are truly dashing around attending holiday festivities, doing the extra shopping, gift wrapping and sending of Christmas cards while continuing the many everyday routine things that we do in preparation and readiness for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Let us remember the true meaning of Christmas and count our blessings. Are your children learning the joy of giving and sharing with those not as fortunate, who may not have a warm, loving home or the expectations of Christmas gifts? If you, or a family you know needs help, it is not too late to notify your local police or fire departments. These officers and firemen not only help others all year long, but at Christmas time they work with other agencies, organizations and groups to aid those who need help to make sure all children are not forgotten. These men and women are truly “Santa’s Helpers.” Many of them will be ‘on duty’ while we are having fun enjoying the holiday. We should give much appreciation to those who give their service and wish them “Happy Holidays.” EL MONTE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN gathered together for a Christmas Brunch at Mimi’s Restaurant in Monrovia. Christmas Brunch Chairman was Mary Jo Kolakoski. This was a special meeting time instead of in the evening. The regular meetings of the El Monte Business and Professional Women are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month for a business/dinner/program meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. with social time followed by business and the program. Meetings are held at the El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, 3550 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte. BPW currently has sixteen active members and is extending an invitation to membership by women who are interested, not only in volunteer service to the community, but also the BPW legislative platform, including support of the Alice Paul Equal Rights Amendment, Health, Economic Equity, Civil Rights, Education and Policy Issues. Guests are always welcome and there is no charge to attend a program. For dinner reservations contact Carmen Simons at 626-448-7963.

EL MONTE FRIEND O’GARDEN CLUB met for a Christmas Lunch on Monday, December 14th 1:00 P.M. at the seemingly popular Mimi’s Café, in Monrovia. Members participated in a holiday gift exchange and sang Happy Birthday to members Steve Heimple and Mary Jo Kolakoski who were celebrating December birthdays. This was a special Christmas Get-together for members as the Friend O’Garden Club does not meet the months of November, December and January. Meetings are held on the ﬁrst Friday of each month February through October, 11:30 am at the Norwood Public Library, 4550 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Members usually bring their own brown bag lunch, take turns providing dessert and coffee and tea are always provided. After lunch an informative, educational and entertaining program, of interest to all gardeners is held. One of the programs supported by the Friend O’Garden Club is ‘Pennies for Pines” which is a monetary donation to the Angeles National Forest who plants very young pine trees to reforest where needed, especially in burned out areas. A plantation of trees now costs $69.00. Plantations may be purchased to honor or in memory of someone. The El Monte Friend O’Garden Club is a member of the Arboretum District of California Garden Clubs that is part of Paciﬁc Region Garden Clubs and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. If you are interest in gardening, interested in informative programs about gardening or the environment, interested in members who enjoy talking about and sharing information on gardening, you are invited to attend a meeting. There is no charge to attend a meeting, reservations are not required and guests are always welcome. Next week we will be ending the year of 2015 and looking forward to a bright and wonderful year of 2016, but for this week, we are counting the days until Christmas and all the wonderful ways that we celebrate. May I wish you Happy Holiday’s and all that your heart desires for a MERRY CHRISTMAS. See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.

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Student's Corner Sylvia Camacho, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.

Stress My hands grow cold. I get tense. I become jittery. My stomach feels like it’s about to barf up my lunch. I am stressed. Something all people face, regardless of age, gender, background, etc. is stress. We all have our share of responsibilities, and when that due date we’ve been dreading creeps closer and our pile of work gets taller, we get that familiar strike of anxiety. Unfortunately, I have found that as I get older, opportunities for stress only increase, and often the stress itself is even more unbearable. Thankfully, I have accumulated a few tips to not necessarily solve the issue, but rather help to decrease anxiety and

increase relaxation. First and foremost, breathe. It’s a simple act, right? Well, it’s something a lot of people forget to do, or rather, forget to do right, when preoccupied by the craziness that is their lives. Robert Cooper, author of a book of health tips, states that “breathing from your diaphragm oxygenates your blood, which helps you relax almost instantly,” (Cooper, Ph.D.). My second tip is to listen to something that brings you comfort. I know when I’m stressed and have a ton of homework to get through, I like to blast my favorite album and relax. It keeps my attitude a little more positive as I work through my duties.

Yes, music is for more than just dancing alone in your bedroom. Who would’ve thought! My ﬁnal tip is to think ahead. If you know a busy week is coming up, then plan ahead, get to work early, and manage your time. This way, you’ll have an opportunity to sleep, which is something most stressed people don’t do. Stress takes a strain on your body physically and it needs time to recover. I’m sure you all have your own great strategies for reducing stress, but don’t refrain from sharing them! You never know who might be freaking out over ﬁnals week and in need of some advice. (Me.)

Webb'S Rules CHRISTMAS by Eugene R. Webb

Christmas is a wonderful annual event; It’s a good time to be grateful and repent. For it’s a special time to honor Jesus’s birth; And for us to reﬂect, why we are here on earth.

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Many things we do at Christmas without any fear; We should be doing throughout the entire year. Everyday we need to love Jesus for He’s our guide; And our feelings for Him, we should never hide. Santa Claus only appears at Christmas each year; And just as quickly, Santa will disappear. But through Santa, we’ve learned the joy of giving; Which I truthfully feel is the secret to living. We certainly don’t need all the material things; Just giving love and sharing is what happiness brings. To all of God’s children, let’s us be considerate and kind; While holding fast the love of Jesus in our mind. So everyday let’s help people and love each other; Regardless of their faith, race or their color. All of God’s children are our sisters and brothers; With unconditional love we can love one another.

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ern day Turkey. St. Nicholas was known for his kindness and being wealthy. It is believed that he gave all of his inherited wealth and traveled to the countryside to help the poor and the sick. St. Nicholas was loved by all children. He was known in different places with different names and even looked different from place to place. He brought everyone small gifts and good things to eat. St. Nicholas never expected anything in return and was always selfless with it came to helping others. #4 The Origin of Christmas Trees – A long time ago, long before the advent of Christianity, the plants and trees that remained green all year, had a special meaning for the people in winter. Just as we decorate our homes with Christmas trees, people in the past hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. It was believed, in many countries, that the boughs helped keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness. The evergreen fir tree has traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years. There is no exact evidence of when fir trees were initially used as Christmas trees. We believe that this tradition began about 1000 years ago in Northern Europe. It’s possible that the wooden pyramid trees were meant to be like paradise trees. The Paradise Tree represented the Garden of Eden. The trees were often paraded around the whole town before the play started, as if advertising the play. The play told many bible stories to the people who weren’t able to read it themselves. The first person to bring a Christmas tree into a house was the 16th century German preacher, martin Luther. The story is told that Martin Luther was walking through the forest one day. Looking up, he saw how beautiful the

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moonlight looked seeping through the trees. It is said that Martin went home to his family and told them it reminded him of Jesus. #5 Why the Christmas presents? - Whenever Christmas comes, we go out shopping for presents. Why do we give presents on Christmas Day? Well, American society has the custom of giving and receiving presents on Christmas Day. It is to remind us of the presents that God gave the world 2000 years ago, Jesus. All over the world, families and friends give presents to each other. There are different beliefs for different countries. For example, most children around the world believe in a Christmas gift bringer. It’s often St. Nicholas, Santa Claus or Father Christmas, just to name a few. #6 Why do we put cookies and milk out for Santa? – Leaving cookies and milk for Santa might have been inspired by the Great Depression. During the Great Depression, it is believed that parents wanted to inspire their children to share with others. To help them do this, they would leave snacks, cookies and milk for Santa and his reindeer. #7 Mistletoe – The mistletoe originally came from Druid Priest before the birth of Christ. Priest used the mistletoe during the winter celebrations. The ancient Celtics believed that the mistletoe had magical healing powers that was use in medicine with healing poisoning, infertility, and to rid of evil spirits. The Romans saw the mistletoe as a symbol of peace. Scandinavians believed the plants was associated with Frigga, the Goddess of Love. Therefore, it is customary for couples to kiss under the mistletoe. Kissing under the mistletoe means that they are promised happiness and good luck in the following year.

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Best Smartphone’s of 2015 by Glen Maldonado National

Cellphones have been changing fast. Every year they get smaller and sometimes they get bigger, too. Here are some of this year’s best Smartphones of 2015. Samsung has 2 phones this year; the Galaxy S6 Edge and the Galaxy Note 5. Both are powered by Android and sport a 2.1 GHZ processor and the Note comes with a stylus and 5.7 inch display

while Galaxy has a 5 inch screen. Apple makes the list with 2 phones; the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6S Plus. This year Apple updated its camera and added new features like forced touch and live photos. The plus has a 5.5 inch display and the 6S has a 4.7 inch display. Last on the top 5 is the Sony Experia Z5. Z5 is a little different. This phone is smaller

and compact. It packs a lot of power in a tiny device and earns a spot in the top 5 for being smaller than the competition and having the same power. If you are Interested, the Z5 is priced at $699. The Samsung Note is priced at $840 and the Galaxy Edge 6 is $650. The Apple iPhone 6S is $720 and the 6S Plus is $899.

Voorhis School Warms the Holidays for Those in Need by Michele Earle El Monte

Voorhis Elementary School students, staff and families demonstrated the true spirit of the season by giving back to the community. For the past two months the Voorhis team was busy raising money through the recycling of plastic bottles and soda cans to raise money to buy blankets for people in need. Under the direction of 3rd grade teacher, Juan Orellana, this is Voorhis’ second year doing the blanket drive. “This was a schoolwide effort. Our parent volunteers and Partnership Action Team (PAT) were amazing and key to making the blanket drive a success,” said Orellana. “Last year we raised $300 and

this year we raised $433, enabling us to buy 82 blankets. It’s very gratifying to give to those in need and I’m so proud of the students and everyone at Voorhis for pitching in.” The students were happy to not only help those in need with the blankets, but to also help the environment by recycling. “Recycling is a great way to raise money for worthy causes. The students learned that waste material that could have easily ended up in a landfill or the ocean polluting our environment can actually help us help others,” said Orellana. The $433 was used to purchase 82 warm and cozy blankets which were given to Lillian Rey from Volunteers of America, to distribute to those in need. Rey was delighted to visit Voorhis to pick up the generous donation. “This is such a blessing! These blankets will help so much and bring comfort to many people. People who are homeless also include children and families who live in their cars or in motel rooms and they will love having a warm blanket. You are making a difference to someone’s life and you are having the best Christmas

ever because you are giving,” said Rey. “Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness.” Each blanket was wrapped in hand-made wrapping paper and decorated with a special touch. Orellana’s third graders, joined by students from Nick Mckinin’s class and other students, formed a human chain and passed the blankets from the cafeteria, down the line of students to Rey and her drivers who loaded them in their cars. “ It feels really good to help others,” said Owen Alatorre, 3rd grader. “I hope the new blankets help keep them warm.” Singing Christmas carols as they passed blanket after blanket down the line the students’ joy was infectious. “It makes me happy to give the blankets to people who need them,” said 1st grader, Natyeli Lujano Perez. “It’s been so cold and I think the blankets will help them a lot.” As a reward for meeting and exceeding the goal of raising $300 the students are looking forward to seeing their teachers wear red Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer noses on the last day of school before winter break.

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‘Time Jockey’ Mending by Joe Castillo

Update…. It’s been six weeks since I went down with a knee injury and after an excessive amount of time to see a specialist; it looks like I’m on the mend without any real serious injury. I ended up with a partially torn meniscus, a partially torn quadriceps and a small break in the tibia. I’m still limping around and have to wear a weight restrictive brace but it feels better than any time since Nov. 7th. I’d like to make one correction about the Good Samaritans who assisted me when I went down. One of them was Ralph Mohutsky and the other was Damien Ortiz, who I originally misidentiﬁed as “Martin.” Both were on the way to coach the San Marino High School Jr. Varsity Boys Basketball team when they stopped and helped me into their car after I crashed into the sidewalk and could not lift myself. Ralph and Damien stopped after a number of onlookers kept on going rather than come over and see if I needed help. Thanks again for being Good Samaritans and giving me a helping hand. I’d also like to thank everyone for their well wishes and kind thoughts. It really helps when you’re so limited in getting around and can’t do much. I’d especially like to thank Silvia Alvarado and Jim Alderete for being my chauffeurs; I’d be crazy by now if I couldn’t get out of the house…. Retired Numbers… Last week, I went to a quiet Dodger Stadium to attend a security conference. As I gazed out at the ﬁeld, I noticed the list of retired Dodger numbers. There are 10 retired numbers and I correctly guessed 9 of them but I admit I had to look up number 24. The numbers and who wore them are: 1 – Pee Wee Reese, 2 – Tommy Lasorda, 4 – Duke Snider, 19 – Jim Gilliam, 20 – Don Sutton, 24 – Walt Alston, 32 – Sandy Koufax, 39 – Roy Campanella, 42- Jackie Robinson and 53 – Don Drysdale. All are in the Hall of Fame except Jim Gilliam who was one of the nicest persons I ever met and did whatever the Dodgers needed him to do to make the team better. One day you may see

Clayton Kershaw’s 22 up there but you’ll never see Zack Greinke’s, as he bolted the home team for Arizona…. Sweet Voice…. The announced retirement of Trevor Denman came as a surprise to many Santa Anita fans. Denman has been the tracks’ main announcer since 1983 after being offered the position after an unscheduled audition while on vacation. The story goes that Denman, on vacation from South Africa, stopped by Santa Anita and asked management if he could call a race. The senior manager he spoke had no idea who Denman was and was unaware of his race calling experience in South Africa. Coincidently, a fellow executive had recently returned from a vacation in South Africa and had heard Denman call a race on his home course. The executive gave him a good recommendation and minutes later he was sent up to the announcer’s booth to call the 9th race. With only 10 minutes to prepare, Denman learned the names of the horses, jockeys and the colors they were wearing and expertly called the race. Veteran track reporters gloated over his call and fans who usually wrote complaints instead heavily complimented him for his call. Santa Anita immediately offered him a contract and for 32 years Denman has been the premier voice of Santa Anita. I’ll always remember his call because no matter how large the ﬁeld was or the distance of the race, he always called every horse’s name at least twice during the race….

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Silent Sundays Series at the Playhouse: The General (1926) by San Gabriel Mission Playhouse San Gabriel

We have teamed up with the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society to present a new series at the Playhouse, Silent Sundays (Jan 24, Mar 20, May 1). If you did not get the chance to see The Mark of Zorro, mark your calendar for January 24th! Next up in the Silent Sundays series is The General, a visual masterpiece set in the South during the Civil War directed by and starring Buster Keaton. Keaton is Southern railroad engineer Johnnie Gray. His locomotive, The General, is stolen by Union spies with his love, Annabelle, on board. The action sequences that take place between Gray and the soldiers while trying to recapture the locomotive highlight Keaton’s athleti-

cism, who did all of his own stunt work. Keaton spared no expense in the making of The General. The film contains a scene that is considered the most expensive single shot in silent film history. He transformed the little town of Cottage Grove, Oregon to Civil War era Georgia bringing in Civil War artillery, restored railroad cars, and vintage engines. A favorite of Keaton, The General is beautifully filmed. It is “admirably faithful to authenticity in costumes and props-the imagery evokes Matthew’s Brady Civil War photography…its visual scope is not simply impressive, it is also dramatic and at times awe inspiring” (Axmaker, 2014).

Accompanying the film is American Theatre Organ Society’s Organist of the Year (2012) Mark Herman. One of America’s busiest young theatre organists, he performs in over 30 concerts and film screenings across the country and abroad yearly. In addition to being an organist, Mark is President and Tonal Director of the Los Angeles Organ Company. ‘Silent Sundays’ is produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society, as part of the Mission Playhouse’s Community Engagement Program, Engage! The series continues with Wings (March 20), and The Goddess (May 1). Tickets are $10 advance sale, $12 at door. Group discounts are available. To buy tickets in person, come to the Playhouse Box Office Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:00pm5:00pm. You can also call the Mission Playhouse Box Office at (626) 308-2868 during this time to purchase over the Courtesy photo San Gabriel Mission phone.

Mass, Healing, Bereavement Service at St. Luke Church by Mary Broomﬁeld Temple City

Mass and Healing Service: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Community in Temple City will celebrate a Charismatic Mass with a Healing Service on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at 9:00 am in the church. The focus of this unique mass is healing. Experience the Good News of Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The celebrant and prayer team members are instruments that the Lord uses to provide a prayerful environment for needs such as physical, spiritual or emotional healing, a relationship problem, or help to forgive. Everyone is welcome. Father Delany will help

facilitate God’s great outpouring of His Holy Spirit and share about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The mass is sponsored by the parish’s Servants of God Prayer Community. On-site parking available. Located at 5501 Cloverly Ave., Temple City. For more information, call the Pastoral Ofﬁce at (626) 291-5900 or visit www. stluketemplecity.org Bereavement Services: St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Community in Temple City will offer an eight-week bereavement support program in English beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 for those who have

lost someone dear. The program is open to all faiths, non-threatening, loving and caring. The two-hour sessions will be held every Thursday during the eight-week program at 7:00 pm in the Parish Resource Center (located in the Rectory). Cost: $12.00 for the workbook. The program is sponsored by the parish’s Bereavement Ministry. For more information, call the Pastoral Ofﬁce at (626) 2915900 or visit www.stluketemplecity.org. The resource center is located at 9451 Broadway, Temple City.

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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2015 - 2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD:

LORI CRAVEN Brown’s Jewelry & Loan

PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ – El Patio Bar & Gill

DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant

VICE PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Ramona Property Managers, Inc.

ALICIA ESCALERA Valley Vista Services

SECRETARY/TREASURER LEO BARRERA San Gabriel Valley Water Co. EXECUTIVE OFFICER KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce

DIRECTORS:

HENRY VELASCO Citizen Member

ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank ERNIE AMAYA Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union

Chamber Ambassadors Ernie Amaya ( Chairman )……………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David A. Ayala............................................................................................................................................Union Bank Jody Bush, (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................................Citizen Member Noemi Caraveo.............................................................................................................CHAP Care South El Monte Martha Cerda............................................................................................................................State Farm El Monte James Chen.......................................................................................................................... Prive Water/ State Farm Robert Chin...........................................................................................................International Dancing & Singing Joe W. Conner,.............................................................................................................................. Ph.D. - Legal Shield Teresa Dang.................................................................................................................................ReMax Elite Realty Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero...............................................................................................................................EKG Creations Pastor Wayne Hoglin.........................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Maria Menendez..(2015 Ambassador of the Year)...........................................................................Allure Dental Arts Orell Moreno...........................................................................................................................................Union Bank Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carina Ramirez.....................................................................................................................................Nunez Dental Dennice Ramos...............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Jose Rosas.....................................................................................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Laura Santos..................................................................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Ernesto Villegas (2014Ambassador of the Year)................................................................................Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty

Chamber Events

JANUARY 2016 CHAMBER EVENTS

Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, January 5th, 11:30 am, Chamber of Commerce Board Room

Breakfast Networking Mixer

Wednesday, January 6th, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar & Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte

Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Thursday, January 7th

11:00am, Papa John’s Pizza 3564 Santa Anita Ave. , El Monte Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Saturday, January 9th 11:00 am, Folklor La Morenita Chamber Board Room

DEMBA Board of Director’s Meeting Tuesday, January 12th, 12 pm, 6 pm, Chamber Board Room Legislative Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 14th, 10:00 am, Chamber Board Room

Evening Networking Mixer Wednesday, January 20th, 5:30 pm, Craven Estate 430 Madeline Drive, Pasadena

Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Thursday, January 21st, 11:00 am, Tag That 1348 Santa Anita Ave. , South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Director’s Meeting Thursday, January 28th, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room

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NEW MEMBERS in NOVEMBER Papa John’s Pizza

3564 Santa Anita Avenue, Unit DEl Monte 91731, 626-444-7272 Ryan O Ryan, PJEl MONTE@yahoo.com

Welcome New Chamber Member, Tizon Bistro 11308 Lower Azusa Rd. El Monte CA 91732

Restaurant Products Guild Inc. 9671 Telstar Avenue E , El Monte 91731,626-246-0788, Elizabeth Lim elizabeth@rpqproducts.com

Palermo Pizza 4741 N. Peck Road, El Monte 91732, 626-443-3036 Frankey Cheng palermopizza474@gmail.com

“Greater El Monte’s Hospital Grand Opening of New Birthing Center”

Thank You Papa John’s Pizza for your donation…….

“Santa On The Valley Mall”

Holiday Lights 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue #881, South Pasadena 91030 818-503-2137 Grant Schulte, holidaylightsinc.com

Metropolitian Transport One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop 9913-1El Monte 91732, Los Angeles 90012-2952, (213)922-7479 Lillian De Loza-Gutierrez, delozagutierrez@metro.net

Girl Scouts wrapped items for free at holiday house. Thank you for you service!

City of El Monte Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Martinez and Past Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Queen Raquel De Leon.

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“Santa Fe Trail Plaza Grand Opening Superior Grocers & Petco” Read it & Smile

“Tree Lighting Ceremony In the City of South El Monte”

“Valley Mall Holiday Window Painting”

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Fall Fall into into Spring Spring Break Break CROSSWORD Crossword Puzzle solution in issue 12.30.15

What's in the Stars??

Sudoku Solution for Sudoku in issue 12.30.15

Aries

Bring your ﬂighty nature back down to Earth. It’s important for others to have their say. Don’t interrupt. Keep your mouth shut and ears open.

Taurus Attend to your home and take care of chores. You may notice that there is a strong grounding feeling that helps you stay on task.

Gemini You may experience a burst of physical energy that urges you to bring life to your emotions. Act out your true feelings at all times. Make it known that you’re a force to be reckoned with.

Cancer

THE HOLIDAYS DOWN ACROSS 1. Chicago baseballer 1. Post-employment insurance 2. Check out 6. T-cell killer 3. Place for mutinous sailor 9. Many focuses 4. Saturn’s feature, pl. 13. Finno-____ language 5. Just one of acini 14. Cassius Clay 6. *Done to ornaments 15. Noted Impressionist 7. International Labor 16. Russian pancakes Organization 17. And not 8. Taste for ﬁne objects 18. Oxygen-containing of art compound 9. Like Jimi Hendrix’ 19. *Spiked holiday libaLady tion 10. “Put a lid ____ ____!” 21. *a.k.a. Timothy 11. Ghana monetary unit Cratchit 12. Found on a list 23. Not a regular teacher 15. Golden Horde mem24. Animal waste ber 25. ____ y pimienta 20. Newspaper notices 28. *Hanukkah dreidel 22. Octopus’ ﬂuid has Hebrew letter on each one 24. Do like Pinocchio 30. 1/100th of a ruble 25. *One “chubby and plump, a right jolly old 35. “____ to perfection” elf” 37. Habitual twitches 26. “Encore!” 39. Wood turning device 27. Former Greek coin 40. Back of neck 29. Flighty person 41. Like the north face? 31. Aaron Rodgers’ move 43. Inmate’s weapon 32. Community spirit 44. Nashville player 33. Popular cook-off dish 46. Edible tubes 34. *Macaulay Culkin’s 47. Prima donna’s numcharacter bers 36. *Look for a good one 48. Not digital on Black Friday 50. Wide river valley 38. “____ ____ good 52. Break a commandexample” ment 42. Mushroom caps 53. No parking ____ 45. Hose attachment 55. *Done during Christ49. India’s smallest state mas dinner 51. Aerie baby 57. *Pan-African celebra54. Like Forrest Gump or tion C-3PO? 61. *Festival of ____ 56. Not these 64. Relating to birth 57. Wounded ____ Mas65. Knot-tying words sacre 67. Shoelace bunny ears 58. Hit this when tired? 69. Skip the big wedding 59. Tiny piece of anything 70. Jean-Claude ____ 60. Takes a siesta Damme 61. Like TV’s famous 71. Bar, legally ranger 72. Familiar deciduous 62. *Marines’ holiday trees donees 73. Hurricane center 63. Dick and Jane’s dog 74. Easily irritated 66. *Boxing ____ 68. Melissa McCarthy’s 2015 role

Your practical nature should be appreciated under the prevailing aspects. There’s a powerful force helping in every task you undertake, and the strength to get things done.

Crossword Puzzle solution 12.16.15

Leo The key today is to keep things practical. Stay focused and hold your ground. People aren’t going to be concerned with fanciful daydreaming, so keep these feelings to yourself.

Virgo The good news is that today you should be able to ﬁnd stable ground for your intense emotions.

Libra There’s aggressiveness to emotions. This feeling will command attention and demand that you be stable and reasonable regarding all tasks you undertake.

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Scorpio Make the most of this day, because energy like this doesn’t come around often. Feel the aggressiveness in your nature that urges you to get things done.

Sagittarius

The day may barely get started unless you center yourself and ground your powerful emotions.

Capricorn

You may have to take a break today from your time in the clouds. Touch down and deal with practical issues that you normally avoid.

Aquarius

Your emotions are going to have a special kick today, which you’re apt to take seriously. A strong instinct within you is ready to defend your sensitive feelings.

Pisces This is a terriﬁc day for you. There are strong forces at work helping you to make progress toward your goals.

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December 23, 2015

Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian

It’s amazing what can make somebody a sports fan. Let me preface this by pointing out my situation at home. I am outnumbered. I have three daughters and a wife. As a general rule, they don’t like sports. So much so that they allowed me to build an ofﬁce at home just to get me out of the living room on Sundays during the football season. I watch big games alone. My youngest doesn’t crawl into my lap late at night to watch a replay of a Mets game or join me in watching the “shortcuts” feature of the NFL Sunday Ticket. Yet, every once in a while, something happens to build family ties. In 2004, my oldest developed something just short of a crush for then Dodger catcher Paul Lo Duca. It was great for a while. As the team was winning she would do her Dodger Happy Dance…but it all came crashing down when the Dodgers traded Lo Duca away down the stretch. She stayed away from the team until she saw this good looking left-hander. The “good looking” description wasn’t because she liked his fastball or curve, but because she considered Clayton Kershaw as extremely cute. This fascination with Kershaw ended, as did her interest in baseball, when the Dodgers moved all their games to Time Warner and she could no longer see him pitch. So I continued to suffer the lonely guy routine at home until I showed my second oldest daughter a picture of Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler. Osweiler bears a striking resemblance to Robert Pattinson, who played Cedric Diggory of the Harry Potter ﬁlms. Now I have a Denver Broncos fan in my house… at least, until Peyton Manning returns from his injury and rejoins the starting lineup. If anyone out there has been able to coax a reluctant daughter (or daughters) into watching a game with them can you pass it on to me at the email below? I’d really like to know how this was accomplished. ***Mid-Bits (Like Tidbits) ***The El Monte High School alumni baseball game will be held on Saturday, January 23, at the school. The game is set to

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start at 9: A.M. ***I’m not a Carolina Panthers fan and I have never been a Cam Newton fan, but right now is the NFL’s MVP for the 2015 season. ***If you want to be entertained, at a low cost, go see the Temple City Rams Boys Basketball Team. They run and shoot, they shoot and run, and while may not always be pretty it is fun to watch. ***The San Francisco Giants signed free agent pitcher Johnny Cueto. This leaves the Los Angeles Dodgers still without a number two starting pitcher to line up behind Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers aren’t done dealing. All indications are that something big is on the horizon. ***I asked the question on Facebook, but I’ll also ask it here. If you had a football coach that went 65-60-1 over the course of nine seasons where he won two titles and had three playoff appearances…would you keep him? It’s my fantasy football team, the El Monte Jets, and I’m thinking about ﬁring the coach and director of player personnel. Happy Birthday this week to: 12/23: Former San Gabriel head football coach Keith Jones turns 56. 12/23: Former Temple City linebacker Manny Molina turns 27. 12/25: Longtime Rio Hondo College journalism professor John Francis turns 70. 12/25: Former San Gabriel football standout Kevin Harris turns 30. 12/25: Columbia Elementary/El Monte alum Melody Rasmussen turns young. 12/28: Joe Morales, former El Monte American catcher, South El Monte/ Ohio University linebacker, and successful businessman, turns 27. (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.

Prep Athletic Notes by Sports Staff San Gabriel Valley

Wrestlers Compete at Rosemead Tourney Eight Mid Valley News coverage area teams participated in the “2015 Louie Madrigal West Coast Classic” this past weekend. Arroyo, sparked by 145-pound Thien Luu, ad-vanced to the semifinals. Other schools participating were: Rosemead, South El Monte, Monrovia, Baldwin park, El Monte, Mt. View, & San Marino. San Marino Season Ends in Sacramento The San Marino High School football team saw it’s 2015 season come to an end on Saturday in the state championship game. Central Catholic of Modesto defeated the Ti-tans 56-21 at Sacramento State university. The Titans, led by the record breaking quarterbackreceiver duo of Carson Glazier and JP Shohfi, finished with a 15-1 overall record. They completed their CIF Central Division schedule

The competition was serious at the ‘West Coast Classic’ this past week. Photo by Joe T.

with a 14-0 record and a section championship over San Dimas. Duarte Girls Local Team to Watch The Duarte Lady Falcons suffered their ﬁrst loss of the season on Wednesday, 61-49, to Glendale in the quarterﬁnals of the Arroyo Tournament. Scott Wiard’s team is now 8-1 and looking very strong. Besides powerful perimeter players in MacKenzie Barnes and Ryley Thompson, they are anchored in the middle by Patricia Morris. The sophomore center

stands 6-7 and is only beginning to scratch the surface of her talent. Sierra Vista Undefeated The Sierra Vista Lady Dons soccer team remains undefeated on the season with a 7-0-1 record. They followed up a 2-2 tie with Grand Terrace on Thursday with back-to-back wins against San Dimas and Ontario. They are coached by Steve Jimenez, who has the program to ﬁve 20-win seasons over the last six years.

La Salle’s Dwyer Signs with Vanguard by Tim Peterson Pasadena/ Costa Mesa

La Salle pitcher Vanessa Dwyer signed a letter of intent last Saturday to continue her softball career at Vanguard University in 2016. Dwyer, who is preparing to play her senior year at La Salle, has started for the Lancers since her freshman year. Last season she went 7-6 striking out 60 batters in 91 plus innings. At the plate, she hit .338 with 24 hits, including four doubles, and 14 RBI’s. When not in the circle, she holds down the fort at first base and had a fielding percentage of .959 in 2015. Dwyer went 5-2 with 47 K’s in 59 innings pitched in 2014 and struck out 29 batters in 49 innings with a 4-4 record her freshman year. Dwyer, who has been on the softball diamond since she was five years old, grew up playing at Live Oak Park in Temple City for TCALL (Temple City American Little League) and TCASA (Temple City American Softball Association). She is set to graduate in June before beginning her college journey at Vanguard in the fall. Vanguard, an NAIA school, is located in Costa Mesa, about 50 miles south Vanessa Dwyer is heading to Vanguard after her senior year at La Salle. Photo courtesy of the Dwyer family of Los Angeles.

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Boys & Girls Basketball Scoreboard

The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson

So San Marino’s season ends in a loss. That’s not really the way a great season should conclude. And the Titans’ season was great. Actually great is a gross understatement. Their season was magical, remarkable, the greatest season in San Marino history. A season that will be talked about and remembered for decades to come. Yet it ended in a loss. Which begs the question: are the State Bowls really necessary? As great as the win over Sierra Canyon was last week in the first round of State, last Saturday night’s 56-21 loss to Central Catholic wasn’t so great. If the season ends after San Marino beat Charter Oak two weeks ago for the Central Division title, the Titans wrap up a perfect 14-0 undefeated run along with the CIF hardware. Now, they have a loss on their 2015 resume in a game nobody really cared about. Sierra Canyon’s year also came to a heartbreaking end. Which sounds funny considering the Trailblazers beat San Dimas two weeks ago in the Mid-Valley Championship game and like San Marino was a spotless 14-0. Now they have that black mark on their record. It was a great run for La Mirada. The Matadores won the State Bowl Championship in the 3AA Division with a 27-3 win over Campolindo. Awesome! Congratulations! But really, wasn’t the Mats 45-20 victory over La Serna on December 5 much more satisfying? The CIF Southeast title was what had eluded La Mirada the last couple of years. That was what it had its eyes on. That victory had to be the sweetest for the LM faithful. Would the Matadores season have been less meaningful had they not played in the State Bowl playoffs? Twenty years from now when people talk about the 2015 La Mirada team, the first thing that comes up will be “Oh yeah, that was the year we beat La Serna!” An afterthought might be “Oh, we beat Campolindo, too? Who’s Campolindo?” Yes, La Serna was the crowning victory. It’s time to revisit this State Bowl stuff. There hasn’t been a lot of action yet in coaching circles, but I’m hearing there will be soon. A hiring and a firing are expected to be announced this week and a couple of big names have surfaced in the hiring

category. Can’t say who or where just yet but both would have a huge impact. **Anybody else already bored with the Kobe Bryant farewell tour? So who wins more games this year? The Carolina Panthers or the Lakers? Speaking of Bryant and the Lakers, we all knew they would be bad. But weren’t the Clippers supposed to be good? Honestly, who’s the bigger disappointment? That's my principle. Tim can be reached at: tim@midvalleysports.com and on Twitter @tspeterson40.

BOYS Tuesday, December 15 Bosco Tech 59 Rosemead 56 Temple City 47 Charter Oak 45 Alhambra 58 South El monte 52 Glendora 72 Duarte 33 Sierra Vista 79 Nogales 41 Gabrielino 85 Mt. View 40 Wednesday, December 16 Temple City 65 Covina 60 Los Altos 91 La Puente 33 Rowland 60 Duarte 19 Gabrielino 74 El Rancho 62 Mt. View 71 Azusa 39 Thursday, December 17 Gabrielino 77 Temple City 59 Baldwin Park 51 Garden Grove 43 Covina 51 Mt. View 35 Friday, December 18

Rio Hondo Prep 53 Torres 43 Bosco Tech 74 Edgewood 35 South Pasadena 54 Duarte 20 Blair 68 Sierra Vista 43 Baldwin Park 56 Nogales 37 South El Monte 55 Northview 42 GIRLS Tuesday, December 15 South El Monte 44 La Puente 25 Los Altos 57 Mt. View 10 Arcadia 48 Oak Hills 37 Charter Oak 33 Baldwin Park 31 Glendale 65 Monrovia 42 Wednesday, December 16 Gabrielino 34 Montebello 33 Arcadia 37 El Monte 31 Palos Verdes 33 Arroyo 12 Glendale 61 Duarte 49 Temple City 45 Nogales

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As the teams head towards league play, the Duarte Lady Falcons have asserted themselves as not only the area’s best but also as a team with deep post-season potential. Temple City has caught fire, Cristine Butler’s El Monte team is playing solid ball (solid win over Monrovia), and Arcadia is just getting warmed up. Longtime Mission Valley League power Arroyo is struggling just to put points on the board. The Lady Knights are off to a 1-9 start. Expect South El Monte and Gabrielino to compete for the MVL crown.

1. Duarte: 8-1 2. South El Monte: 7-2 3. Gabrielino: 5-3 4. Temple City: 8-5 5. Arcadia: 5-4 6. El Monte: 5-5 7. San Gabriel: 5-4 8. Rio Hondo Prep: 3-0 9. Sierra Vista: 4-6 10. Monrovia: 4-6

30 Thursday, December 17 South El Monte 55 Los Altos 40 Monrovia 56 Arroyo 9 Rio Hondo Prep 42 St. Monica 39 Friday, December 18 Gabrielino 47 Temple City 42 South El Monte 73 Immaculate Heart 29 Downey 56 Arcadia 47 Duarte 38 Palos Verdes 33 Alhambra 57 Los Altos 41 Saturday, December 19 Gabrielino 51 South El Monte 28 El Monte 49 Monrovia 37 Pioneer 51 Rosemead 40 San Marino 30 Arroyo 17 Duarte 63 Arcadia 61 Alhambra 37 Nogales 34 (OT) Temple City 61 Immaculate Heart 44

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During the course of the football season, we saw local football teams struggle. The beginning of the boys basketball season has been exactly the opposite. The field is deep and shows a lot of talent. Will any of the teams go far in the playoffs? That remains to be seen, but until then expect dogfights in the Almont, Mission Valley, and Rio Hondo Leagues.

1. Alhambra: 7-3 2. Gabrielino: 8-2

3. Temple City:8-2 4. Bosco Tech: 7-3 5. Arroyo: 6-3

6. Rio Hondo Prep: 5-1 7. El Monte: 7-4 8. La Salle: 5-4 9. Bassett: 5-6 10. Monrovia: 4-5

Photo to the right: Rosemead girls are off to a rough start. Photo by Joe T

Voice of Santa Anita Thanks Fans As He Retires by Annick J. Downhower Arcadia

Trevor Denman, Santa Anita’s track announcer since 1983, retired December 4. During his career, Denman brought a distinctive style to race calls, including starting every race with “And away they go…” He also actively advocated for humane treatment of thoroughbred race horses. In his retirement statement, Denman said his career at the Great Race Place provided him with “fantastic memories.” He especially acknowledged racing fans: “I want to thank all the fans who have been so very sup-

portive of me over the years. People do not know how rewarding it is when a stranger walks up to you and compliments you on your work. It is so uplifting! Once again, a very big thank you to all the wonderful Santa Anita fans. You made my life at Santa Anita an absolute pleasure.” A native of South Africa, Denman became interested in horse racing as a boy. After his hopes of becoming a jockey were dashed when he grew too tall, Denman pursued track announcing. Members of the racing community highly praise his

verbal skills. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert told the Los Angeles Times in 2007 that Denman’s calls “give me goose bumps.” Award winning jockey Gary Stevens commented, “He was calling what I was feeling (during a race).” Keith Brackpool, Chairman of Santa Anita, stated, “No one paints the portrait of a race like Trevor Denman. We would like to thank Trevor for changing Courtesy Photo Santa Anita Park the way America listens to races.” his Minnesota farm. He will Denman plans to travel still call races at Del Mar. and to spend more time on

September December 23, 30, 2015 TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-610362-AL Order No.: 14-0001520-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2006. 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): FERNANDO BLANCO AND SOCORRO BLANCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2622827 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/13/2016 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,789.94 The purported property address is: 10434 ASHER STREET, EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8580-005-008 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

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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 888-988-6736 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-14-610362-AL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-9886736 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-610362-AL IDSPub #0097531 12/23/2015 12/30/2015 1/6/2016 MID VALLLEY NEWS

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TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-642208-RY Order No.: 140239887-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/17/2006. 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): GRACE R. BALINGCOS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 2/27/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0419652 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/30/2015 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $518,379.26 The purported property address is: 11716 LOWER AZUSA ROAD, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8547-015-064 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 888-988-6736 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-14-642208-RY . 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: 888988-6736 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-642208-RY IDSPub #0096046 12/9/2015 12/16/2015 12/23/2015 MID VALLLEY NEWS

Probates Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

JENNIE GUTIERREZ Case No. BP169217 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JENNIE GUTIERREZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THERESA CHRISTINA ALCAZAR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THERESA CHRISTINA ALCAZAR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 19, 2016 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner, Stephen P. Janis, Esq. 10788 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 980-0677 Published the Notice: 12/23/15, 12/30/16, 1/6/16 MID VALLEY NEWS

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REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (Wrought Iron Fence and Site Amenities)

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.

NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA INVITING BIDS FOR A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT “Request for Sealed Bids for the construction of the DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (Wrought Iron Fence and Site Amenities) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of El Monte (“City”), County of Los Angeles, State of California solicits sealed bids for construction of the “DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (Wrought Iron Fence and Site Amenities) located in the public right-of-way of the Valley Mall. This proposed undertaking is commonly referred to as the “DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (Wrought Iron Fence and Site Amenities) and for the purposes of this notice of inviting sealed bids may hereinafter be referred to as the “Project”. The Project is to be funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds awarded to the City. CDBG funds will be used to install a perimeter wrought iron fence, single pole shade structure, removal and installation of a PCC sidewalk, installation of safety bollards and a drinking fountain at the Downtown Valley Mall project area. The Federal government allocates annual grants to cities and urban counties to develop viable communities by improving infrastructure, the environment surrounding the community, and increasing the opportunities to expand economic growth, principally for low and moderate-income households. This is a federally funded project, thus federal regulations and procurement requirements apply. All services performed by the contractor or any sub-contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill exercised by members of the contractor’s or the respective sub-contractor’s profession. Such services shall be performed under the direct supervision of qualiﬁed and experienced personnel. The project scope of work includes the installation of 135 linear feet, four (4) foot tall wrought iron fence, 12’ x 12’ single post cantilever type shade structure, removal of 310 square feet of PCC sidewalk, placement of 250 square feet of PCC sidewalk, installation of six (6) safety bollards and a drinking fountain. The wrought iron fence, PCC sidewalk and site amenities will be installed in the public right-of-way adjacent to the properties located at 1091910925 Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 91732. A new playground structure and safety surfacing will be installed as part of Phase-1 of the Downtown Playground Improvement Project.. 1.

GENERAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

The successful Bidder and each of its subcontractors must have current and active licenses, registrations, certiﬁcations and other credentials required to legally perform the Project at the time the Bidder is required to submit its bid to the City. The Project requires the Bidder/Contractor to possess a California Class “A” – General Engineering Contractor and/or Class “B” – General Building Contractor or other appropriate license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and each listed subcontractor shall have an appropriate license for the type of work proposed to be performed under the contract. Bidders are also advised to take note of Public Contract Code Section 20103.5 which provides in relevant part:

BID DUE DATE AND OPENING OF BIDS FOR PROJECT

Sealed bids for the proposed Project will be accepted by the City on or before 10:00 AM (local time) on THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016. Each bid shall be delivered in a sealed envelope which is plainly marked on the outside “DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (Wrought Iron Fence and Site Amenities) and addressed to the City of El Monte, El Monte City Hall – East, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731, Attention City Clerk. The envelope containing the sealed bid shall include one (1) original set of Bid Documents and one (1) photocopy set of the bid documents. The Bidder’s name and address shall also be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. All bids which have been timely received will be publicly opened and read at the business ofﬁce of the City within approximately 30 minutes after the bid submittal time. Bids received after this date and time will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

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).

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“… at the time the contract is awarded, the contractor shall be properly licensed in accordance with the laws of the state…Failure of the bidder to obtain proper and adequate licensing for an award of a contract shall constitute a failure to execute the contract and shall result in a forfeiture of the security of the bidder…”

Registered Owner(s): MARIO ALBERTO GARCIA GONZALEZ 1210 BAYPORT CIR POMONA CA. 91768

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Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wages and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations and the U.S. Department of Labor will be required. As of APRIL 1, 2015, registration with DIR is now mandatory as a condition for bidding, and is mandatory for working on a new public works project. EACH BID MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE BID FORM PROVIDED IN THE BID DOCUMENTS OR ON THE BID FORM AS MODIFIED BY ANY ADDENDUM ISSUED BY THE CITY, IF APPLICABLE. Each bid shall be executed by an authorized officer of the Bidder and shall be accompanied by the following forms which are included as part of the Bid Documents and which must be completed as applicable by each Bidder and submitted with the rest of the Bidder’s proposal: -Section 00300 Bid Price Form -Section 00410 Bid Bond -Section 00430 List of Subcontractors -Section 00450 Non-collusion Affidavit -Section 00465 3-Year Contracting History -Section 00470 False Claims -Section 00471 Civil Litigation History -Section 00472 Criminal Convictions -Section 00473 Debarments -Section 00474 Labor Law/Payroll Violations -Section 00490 Contractor’s Industrial Safety Record -CDBG Requirements/HUD Section 3 Plan (Appendix G) -Section 3 Business Certification Form -Section 3 Economic Opportunity Plan -Section 3 Resident Certification Employees (Orange, Riverside & San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, Imperial County/El Centro, and Bakersfield Counties Notice of Section 3 Commitment Section 3 Economic Opportunity Report Appendix J State of California, Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration

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REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (Wrought Iron Fence and Site Amenities)

PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR THE “DOWNTOWN PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE-2” (WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND SITE AMENITIES))

Bid Documents for the proposed Project will be available beginning on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015, and may be downloaded from the City’s website under RFP and Bidding Opportunities. For questions please contact Jerry Moreno in the Economic Development Department first at (626) 258-8624. 4.

BID BONDS

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bidder’s security in the form of a Bid Bond issued by a corporate surety, a certified check, or cashier’s check payable to the City of El Monte, or cash for an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate sum of the bid price for the Project, including alternates. The successful Bidder shall be required to execute a material and labor payment bond and performance bond, issued by a corporate surety, acceptable to the City, each for not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the bid price for the Project. As provided in Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful Bidder may substitute securities for any money withheld by the City of El Monte to ensure performance under the Project. 5.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

From the date of the City of El Monte’s issuance of a notice to proceed to the successful Bidder, the Contractor under the Project shall have sixty (60) calendar days to achieve the substantial completion milestone for the project. This contract will include one interim milestone and a substantial completion milestone. In the event that the successful Bidder/Contractor may fail to complete the work by such date(s), liquidated damage(s) at the rate of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) per day per delayed milestone(s) shall be payable to the City of El Monte.

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WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS AND ADVERTISEMENT

No Bidder may withdraw its bid for the Project for thirty (30) calendar days after the date stipulated for opening, and all bids shall be subject to acceptance by the City of El Monte during this period. The City of El Monte reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement for bids or not award all of any part of the Project in its sole and absolute discretion. 7.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Mandatory)

A MANDATORY pre-bid conference meeting will be conducted at 10:00 am, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 at the project site located in the public right-of-way adjacent to the properties at 10919-10925 Valley Mall, El Monte, CA 91732. Bidder should allow a minimum of one (1) hour for the pre-bid conference. The Bidder(s) shall have knowledge of the existing conditions in the Project Area, which affect the cost of the Work, and the signature on the Form of Bid shall be considered by the City to be evidence of this knowledge. 8.

HUD SECTION 3 BID PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

The Project, by virtue of its funding source, is also subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701u)(“Section 3”) which seeks to ensure that employment and other economic and business opportunities generated by Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) financial assistance, to the greatest extent feasible, is directed to public housing residents and other low-income persons, particularly recipients of government housing assistance, and business concerns that provide training and economic opportunities to low- and very-low income persons. In recognition of the forgoing, all Bidders are strongly urged to take special notice of the following statement, which relates to the Project and the methodology by which a successful Bidder is to be selected:

This is a HUD Section 3 construction contract. First preference will be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and is a qualified Section 3 Business Concern. Second preference will be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and commits to achieving the Section 3 employment, training and subcontracting opportunity goals by submitting a written commitment (Economic Opportunity Plan).

The HUD methodology for determining what constitutes a “reasonable bid” for purposes of Section 3 will be included among the Bid Documents. 9.

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LABOR – DAVIS-BACON CONTRACT

Bidders are hereby notified that the Project is a Federally funded project and as such is subject to Federal minimum wage requirements set forth under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC section 276a). Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wages and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations and the U.S. Department of Labor will be required. The Project is also a “public works” project within the meaning of Division 2, Part 7 (Public Works and Public Agencies) (Labor Code Section 1720 et seq.)(“State Prevailing Wage Laws”) and as such is also subject to State “prevailing wage” requirements under the State Prevailing Wage Laws. Pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act and the State Prevailing Wage Laws, the successful Bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act and by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations under the State Prevailing Wage Laws. If the predetermined minimum wage for a certain type or classification of labor is different as between the wage determined in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act and the wage determined in accordance with the State Prevailing Wage Laws, the higher wage rate determination shall apply. Applicable Federal and State minimum prevailing wage rates will be maintained on file with the City of El Monte and are made a part hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers and mechanics. All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the Project will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account, the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or religion will also be required. 10.

CITY BIDDER CONTACT OFFICER

If any interested person seeks additional information regarding this Notice Inviting Bids on the proposed project, please contact Jerry Moreno, Landscape Technician, during the regular business hours of the City of El Monte, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at (626) 258-8624 or via e-mail at jmmoreno@elmonteca.gov. NOTICE GIVEN THIS 23rd DAY OF DECEMBER 2015

CITY OF EL MONTE

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Entertainment Corner

The Force Awakens Under The Stars by Sal Gomez City of Industry

An appropriate coupling of “Star Wars” and movies under the stars took place at the Vineland Drive-In in the

City of Industry. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opened to great fan approval and giant box office returns and

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the Vineland helped to play their part in making movie history. With the help of some down home family fun the Vineland welcomed families to the movies and although it was a very chilly weekend, in spite of the cold weather they still came. Parents, children, boyfriends and girlfriends all dressed up warmly and huddled in blankets to experience the long awaited

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens by Glen Maldonado National

Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat. The First Order is headed by a mysterious man named Supreme Leader Snoke played by Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings). His 2nd command

is the evil Kylo Ren played by Adam Driver and General Hux played by Domhall Gleeson (ExMachina). A defector Stormtrooper named Finn played by John Boyega crash-lands on a desert planet after escaping

with Poe Dameron played Oscar Isaac, the best pilot for the resistance. He meets Rey played by Daisy Ridley, a tough scavenger whose droid BB-8 contains a topsecret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo Played Harrison Ford (Star Wars) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker, the last of the Jedi Knights. This film is the film we have been waiting for, 10 years actually, since the last release. “Star Wars” is a much known name and if you haven’t heard it, you really must be hiding under a rock or another galaxy far far away. The film reunites old characters and introduces some new ones. The plot of the movie is good but it’s also very similar. Too similar in my opinion and not new, but it does pick up after Episode 6 and a lot has happened since. If you are a fan of the original trilogy, it is good and it’s better than the Episodes 1- 3. It is nice to see some familiar faces on screen. But I wanted more battles and more lightsaber duels, but sadly I will have to wait for another episode. “Star Wars Epsiode VII: The Force Awakens” leaves you refreshed with some new Star Wars but leaves you wanting more and leaves you with more questions than answers. Grade B- Rated Pg-13

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episode 7 of the now legendary space opera between good and evil. Playing on two different screens presented in Digital projection and FM Dolby Stereo sound “Star Wars” blasted onto the Vineland’s 40 ft screens and through their car stereos. So. Cal residents are lucky

enough to have weather that still allows for a night at the drive-in and what better way to spend those nights all snuggled in the comfort of your car than with the ultimate drive-in space opera movie. The force was indeed with everyone in attendance.

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Santa Anita Winter Meet Opens December 26 by Annick J. Downhower Arcadia

Live thoroughbred racing returns to Santa Anita this Saturday, December 26. In addition to the traditional Opening Day wall calendar, Mathis Brothers Furniture is teaming with the track to offer two other gifts to fans. The first 20,000 adults (age 18 and over) with paid admission will receive a $100 gift certificate for Mathis Brothers. The first 5,000 children (age 17 and under, accompanied by a paying adult) will receive a racehorse plush toy. Dapper guests can compete in the “Passion for Fashion” contest offering a grand prize of six passes to the Winner’s Terrace plus a $2500 gift certificate to Mathis Brothers. Opening Day will feature four stakes races – the Malibu, La Brea, Mathis Brothers Mile, and Daytona. Gates open at 10AM and the first race is at 12 noon. Two special Opening Day

packages are available online. The Trackside Package includes Club House entry, program, beverage, and an American Pharoah Grand Slam shirt. The Guest Chef Series in the Chandelier Room features dining catered by L.A.’s The Church Key restaurant and live jazz from James Torme (son of Mel Torme) and the Ryan Cross Trio. Every weekend of the Winter Meet (December 26April 10) will offer stakes races. Highlights include: Saturday, January 9 – American Pharoah’s team will accept the Secretariat Vox Populi Award on behalf of racing’s Grand Slam Champion from Penny Chenery, the owner of legendary Secretariat. Plus, California Chrome is expected to compete in the San Pasqual Stakes. Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Due to Trevor Denman’s recent retirement, Santa Anita has begun an international search for the next Voice of the Great Race Place. During the Winter Meet, announcing duties will be shared by Frank Mirahmadi, formerly of Oaklawn Park, and Golden Gate Fields’

Michael Wrona. Mirahmadi will announce the Santa Anita Handicap while Wrona is scheduled to call the Santa Anita Derby. Qualified candidates from across the country and around the world will also be given a chance to announce during the live racing season.

Disneyland Star Wars Season of the Force by Glen Maldonado Anaheim

You’ve seen the movie, now it’s time to experience the” Star Wars” franchise. Disneyland is currently having a seasonal event in their parks called “Season of the Force” in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. First order, Stormtroopers will be patrolling the area around Tomorrowland and Launch Bay. The Launch Bay will have many memories from the previous films and give you a chance to see characters from the films and sets from the movie. Star Tours gets a new adventure from the new film “Force Awakens.” Space Mountain is converted to Hyperspace Mountain, as you join Admiral Akbar on

a mission to destroy a star destroyer. Galactic Grill will be serving some great new treats that come with some souvenirs. Fun collectible items to take home including the BB-8 Sipper Cup and TIE Fighter Premium Popcorn Bucket. My favorite part was Hyperspace Mountain. I really loved the way they incorporated the coaster with a space battle and added some great effects. The music on the ride is great and I re-

ally loved the laser as well. Star Tours was great with the new scenes added from the “Force Awakens.” It was a nice preview of what is to come. Remember though “Season of the Force” is only around for a limited time.

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Southern California Edison’s Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Segments 6 – 9 & 11

Project Update – Southern California Edison (SCE) contractors are continuing construction-related activities along portions of Segments 4 – 11 of the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP). Upon completion, the project will provide added capacity to deliver enough power from renewable and other generators to power three million homes, helping enhance electricity reliability in the region and help meet California’s renewable energy goals. Construction Activities – Upgrades to the electrical system during the next three months will include the following: (Please note construction schedule is tentative and may change depending on weather and other factors)

San Gabriel Valley Edition Segment 6: Northern Duarte and the southern portion of Angeles National Forest • Major construction is complete • Access road improvements • Site stabilization and restoration is underway Segment 7: From Duarte (north of Las Lomas Road) through Montebello Hills at various sites • Major construction is complete • Access road improvements: o City of Duarte, north of Las Lomas Road • Site stabilization and restoration is underway Segment 8: Installation of electrical transmission conductor (wires) • Major construction is complete • Site stabilization and restoration is underway • Access road improvements:: o Hacienda Heights, adjacent to Glencove Drive o Unincorporated LA County, east of the 605 Fwy just south of the 60 Fwy • Marker ball installation with use of a helicopter o Rose Hills area; east of the 605 Fwy just south of the 60 Fwy Segment 11: City of La Canada-Flintridge and Angeles National Forest • Major construction is complete • Access road improvements • Site stabilization and restoration is underway

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