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Happy 108th Birthday, Nadya Lanyi by Jo Anne Disney Arcadia
Nadya Lanyi, a resident of Vista Cove in Arcadia since 2009, celebrated her 108th Birthday on February 10, 2014. A survivor of the Russian Revolution, “Nadya is one of the oldest living people in Southern California according to the U.S. Census Bureau.” Her life began in Lithuania in 1906, where according to her son Ron, she lived a very meager life, much
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of the time in poverty. Her parents had 5 children, but could not take them all with them when they left for America. Nadya recalled when she lived with an aunt, she had “to sleep in the oven at night because it was the warmest place in the house.” Then, she was sent to an orphanage “where she ate the bark off of trees and had no shoes.” Her son Ron, a retired English Professor at Pasadena City College, said that his mom would use old carpet and newspaper to make shoes to keep her feet warm. At the orphanage, Nadya fought for food and learned to protect her younger siblings. In 1921 her parents sent for her and her 2 other siblings to come to America. They came to Ellis Island and then joined their par-
ents in Detroit, Michigan, where her father had secured a job with the Ford Motor Company, where the first Model T Ford was devel- Courtesy photos pictured Nadya and son Ron. oped. The family would own several different until a high rise apartment businesses, a grocery store building was built next door. and even a gas station, all Nayda and her husband due to the entrepreneurial divorced in 1953. Then, she skills of Nadya’s mother. began working in a factory Later, Nadya moved to that made bronze plaques. Chicago where she met and Her job was to pick letfell in love with Anthony ters and place them on the Thomas Lanyi and marbronze signs. Nadya continried him in 1933. They had ued living in her apartment 3 sons and then moved to until she was 104 years old. New York. In 1945, Nadya She retired around 1976, moved her family to Manbut kept active. Nayda even hattan into a “rent controlled joined a hiking club. Her apartment.” Ron said they son Ron, her only surviving had a wonderful view of child, said he wanted his the Hudson River and the mom to come and live closer George Washington Bridge to him. He didn’t want her to
continue walking the steep hills from her apartment. It was amazing to think that, “Nadya was only paying $550.00 per month on a $7,000.00 per month apartment on the upper east side.” Up until 3 weeks ago, Nayda was very independent and attended exercises every morning. Nadya is now having trouble walking, but can still carry on a conversation, sometime in Russian. Nadya Lanyi is an amazing woman who has lived an amazing life. She is a survivor. HAPPY 108TH BIRTHDAY, Nayda Lanyi!
San Gabriel Mission High School Achieves International Baccalaureate World School Status by Jamie Collins, Principal San Gabriel
San Gabriel Mission High School has become the newest member of an ever growing global community of 4,633 schools offering the International Baccalaureate in 144 different countries. Students will be able to take the International Baccalaureate, Diploma Programme at the school, with the first cohort commencing their studies on August 15, 2014. The IB has a positive impact on students, schools and their wider communities with learning going well beyond the classroom. Its unique and innovative approach to learning means both students and teachers are genuinely engaged with the programs and benefit from being a part of an unparalleled global network. Students are able to partici-
pate in international conferences and educators work with their peers internationally to ensure that the IB remains at the cutting edge of international education. School Principal Jamie Collins says: “We wanted to offer our young women a more holistic education which will instil in them the skills, knowledge, and outlook to succeed in the 21st century, both in their local community and in the wider world. At the same time, we wanted give our teachers the opportunity to be a part of an international network of experts leading the field in education. We are delighted to become an IB
World School and we look Programme. We are looking forward to reaping the many forward to students from the benefits of the programme. Greater Los Angeles reIt is all the more exciting, gion pursuing a world class since San Gabriel Mission education at San Gabriel High School is the first Mission High School.” all-girls Catholic school in Drew Deutsch, Director, California to be able San Gabriel Mission continued on page 3 to offer the Diploma
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Successful Career Day at San Gabriel Mission High School by Jo Anne Disney San Gabriel
This year’s Career Day at San Gabriel Mission High School was outstanding. The students were given opportunities to ask questions of each of the participants. They enjoyed the wide variety of presenters and got an inside view of possible future career choices. Distinguished participants included: Susan Alva, an Immigration Lawyer; Jaime Arevalo, an FBI Agent; Anthony Arredondo, a Probation Officer; Kristie Diaz, a Speech Pathologist, Ray Galan, a Web Designer; Dr. Maribel
Garcia, Superintendent of the El Monte City School District; Joann Garner, a Chemist; Brian Hamamoto, an Engineer; Jennifer Dulay, Randy Martin, & Anthony Ramos, Project Managers for the California Conservation Corps; Guido Piccarolo, Founder of Los Angeles Habilitation House; Raquel Roman, Director of Guadalupe Homeless Shelter; Armando Sosa, a Financial Accountant; Silvia Torres, a Federal Agent for the United States Postal Service; and Carla Zuniga, a Detective with Robbery & Homicide.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Our shortest month of the year, February was the birthdate of two of our most famous presidents of the United States. Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12, 1809, and was the 16th President of the United States. Inaugurated in 1861, serving a second term in 1865. Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth and died April 15, 1865. He was only 56 years old. George Washington was the first president of the United States and was born on February 22, 1732. He was inaugurated in 1789 and re-elected to a second term in 1792. He died December 14, 1799, two months before his 68th birthday. Both Presidents were honored individually for many years. Some states now combine the observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Washington’s Birthday in one legal holiday, President’s Day, on the third Monday in February. Not a holiday, but certainly a most special day for many, is Valentine’s Day! From the very young to the most senior, who doesn’t like to either give or receive a Valentine? Chocolate has definitely become one of the most favored gifts, cards for one and all and even special dinners become gifts of the heart. Also recognized by many as a day for romance! So, how will you share your heart this coming Friday? EL MONTE WOMEN’S CLUB will present their Annual Scholarship Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, February 20 at the Grace T. Black Memorial Auditorium, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue. Social time begins at 6:00 PM and Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Make your reservations (deadline is February 14) with Mrs. Theresa Velasco at 626448-1081 or Ms. Mary Jo Kolakoski at 626-444-5717. Donation of $25.00 per person is appreciated by the El Monte Women’s Club who has been providing Scholarships to our youth for over 35 years. The Scholarship Committee will conduct the student interviews after all applications have been received. Awards will be presented at the Scholarship Luncheon on May 20. Help our students continue their education by purchasing a ticket to attend the event or making a donation (tax deductable). The City of El Monte Community and Senior
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Services Division presents a VALENTINES DAY LUNCHEON & DANCE on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Jack Crippen Senior Center, 3120 N. Tyler Avenue. Doors open at 10:00 AM and Lunch served at 11:30 AM. Dance featuring L-360. Tickets are $3.00 under 60 years of age and only $2.00 for those over 60. Transportation is available to El Monte residents, 50 and over, by calling 626-580-2217. For further information you may call the Senior Center at 626-580-2217 from Monday thru Thursday; 7:30 am until 5:30 pm. The PASADENA WOMAN’S CLUB will hold a “Valentines High Tea” on Friday, February 21 at the Woman’s City Club of Pasadena, 160 N. Oakland Avenue. RSVP a must to Barbara Pickard at 626449-8759 or Jackie Armstrong Email: jarmstro8@ dslextreme.com. $20.00 for members and $23.00 non-members. There will be a raffle, door prizes and entertainment. The City of El Monte, Mayor, City Council and Domus Development invite you to attend the Tyler Court Grand Opening Ceremony on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 3348 Tyler Avenue. Program will begin at 10:00 AM followed by light refreshments. For more information and reservations, please contact Lauren Carter at 949-932-7814. The South Pasadena Women’s Club welcomed members, guests and friends to a fantastic evening of appetizers, wine, chocolate sweets and treats galore at their Annual FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE fundraising event on Saturday evening, February 8. A Certificate of Appreciation for the outstanding philanthropy program was presented by Congresswoman Judy Chu. Music and entertainment was provided by Mojacar and Studio Flamenco. There were many dazzling raffle prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the restoration of the historical clubhouse. Have a great week, see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
Entertainment corner The Shot Heard Round the World Sunday February 9, 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first appearance on U.S. television when they hit the stage on the legendary television variety program, The Ed Sullivan Show. That single first appearance is considered by many pop culture historians as the global birth of Beatlemania. Musician singer songwriter and world famous John Lennon tribute artist Tim Piper, a faithful and selfprofessed Beatles historian has now recorded a song that encapsulates all of his boyhood memories of that magical moment in time with his newly released “The Shot Heard Round The World.” A very pop flavored upbeat song that takes us back to Feb 9 1964 and whisks us off on a magical journey through the 1960’s to that seminal moment in time when the Beatles last performed together on the rooftop of Apple Records. With a catchy hook and wonderful vocal performance Tim Piper demonstrates his soulful and insightful songwriting ability. The song is a winner. A track that is sure
to introduce Mr. Piper to a whole new audience. Accompanied by his lifelong collaborator, brother Greg Piper on bass and backing vocals (The Tooners Rock and Roll Rehab) the track is laced with music world legends including Greg Bissonette on drums and percussion (David Lee Roth Band, Ringo Starr All Star Band), Clifford Carter on Hammond B-3 & Strings (James Taylor, Michael Franks), Morely Bartnoff on Piano & Vocals (Drama-
rama, Cosmo Topper band), Kat Raio on backing vocals and produced by Grammy nominated Hal Winer (Rob Thomas, Steve Miller) the song soars with that melodic late 1960’s feel good groove. The Shot Heard Round The World is certainly the tip of the iceberg of even more wonderful music just over the horizon by Tim Piper. For more information on Tim Piper and his music visit www.timpipermusic. com
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MY VALENTINE by Eugene R. Webb With my Valentine we don’t always agree; But she sure means the world to me. We’ve been married for over 65 Years; We’ve had a lot of fun, laughter, and a few tears. Our life is a bowl of cherries with pits along the way; We’ve stuck together like glue, loving more each day. It was way back in Junior High that we first met; I know for me there has never been any regret. I should tell you I am a human and not a toad; Therefore, everyone knows there’s bumps in the road. But my Valentine is very thoughtful, loving, and kind; Not only to me, but always has others on her mind.
When I first noticed her, it was the red hair I did see; And I found her to be a people person, just like me. I appreciate my wonderful wife like no other; She’s my friend as well as an excellent mother. We both count our blessings that money can’t buy; Loving life, God, and family is for us a big high. We’re happy living in the golden age, one day at a time; Looking forward to a good dinner with my Valentine. I’m so grateful that cupid shot his arrow in my heart; And that Aileen and I took the vow to never part. I love my wife more today that even yesterday; We’ll be together until the man above has his way.
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IB America, International Baccalaureate says: “The IB is recognized across the world for its innovative approach to education. We strongly believe that it is important to place an equal focus on academics and other, transferrable skills, in order to best prepare students for success beyond San Gabriel Mission High School.”
“That San Gabriel Mission High School has now successfully completed the authorization process and can now start offering the IB marks an exciting time for San Gabriel Mission High School and more importantly, for the students who will benefit from an IB education.” Ashley Lanuza, one of the first students to be accepted
into the initial cohort says “I’m ecstatic to be a part of the IB Diploma Programme. I look forward to growing as a student in the context of knowledge, creativity, activism, and everything that makes a person a remarkable individual in society.”
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El Monte Union High School District Honored by College Board by Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte
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El Monte City School District bond Oversight Committee Seeks to Fill Vacant Positions
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The El Monte Union High School District was honored by the College Board as the nation’s Advanced Placement® (AP) Equity and Excellence (medium-sized) District of the Year in a ceremony held at El Monte High School on February 6. “The College Board is proud to recognize the students, faculty, and administrators of the El Monte Union High School District for their innovation and commitment to excellence and equity,” said College Board President David Cole-
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The purpose of the Bond Oversight Committee is to oversee the expenditure of Measure KC funds and to communicate its findings to the Board and the public in order to promote the proper expenditure of school bond funds as voters intended and the efficient completion of projects. Candidates for the vacant positions may have to meet the following criteria: 1. Person active in a business organization representing the business community located within the district. 2. Parent/guardian of a child enrolled in the district. 3. Parent/guardian of a child enrolled in the district and active in a parent-teacher organization. 4. Person active in a bona fide taxpapers’ organization. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of California, and reside within the district’s geographic boundaries. Applicants may not be an employee, official of the District or a vendor, consultant or contractor for the District. Applications for the committee are available from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our Administrative Office located at 3540 N. Lexington, El Monte, CA 91731. You may also email Lidia Ortega at lortega@emcsd.org to request an application. Interested parties may inquire at (626) 453-3799 concerning the application process.
The application must be completed and submitted to the El Monte City School District Administrative Office at 3540 N. Lexington by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014.
nity to break down barriers and realize a clear path to college enrollment and completion.” “Reaching these goals indicates that these districts are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP coursework,” said Trevor Packer, senior vice president of Advanced Placement Program, College Board. “Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community from AP teachers, to district and school administrators, to college professors.” “This recognition from the College Board for our AP programs is symbolic of the hard work and dedication of everyone in our school district,” said Nick Salerno, El Monte Union High School District superintendent. “This recognition personifies teamwork and results in great outcomes for the students we serve. I could not be prouder of our students, staff, schools and district.” “It is a great honor for our district to receive this recognition,” said Maria-Elena Talamantes, El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees president. “This is the culmination of the dedication of our AP teachers and the determination of our AP scholars. We are extremely proud of them and the administrators, parents and staff who support our district.” In November, the College EMUSD Honored continued on page 11
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Rickey wanted to cut his salary by $25,000 but Kiner protested claiming that he again led the major leagues in home runs. Rickey then returned one of his most famous quotes saying, ‘We can finish last without you.’ Kiner’s career came to an abrupt ending shortly thereafter and he moved into the radio booth for the next 40 years. After 10 years of playing major league baseball, he was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975. After his playing career, Kiner went into partnership with Max West and ran a sporting goods store on Main Street in Alhambra, where he could be seen talking and joking with customers. His bronze life-size image can be seen today at Almansor Park, a monument to a gifted local athlete who grew up to become what we always wanted to be, a fun-loving, home run hitting baseball player….
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Ralph Kiner, Hall of Famer …. Since 1898, Alhambra High School has seen a number of excellent athletes pass through its hallowed halls but none have been more accomplished than Ralph Kiner. At the age of 91, Kiner passed away at his Rancho Mirage home on Thursday Feb. 6th. Kiner was raised in Alhambra and played baseball for the Moors until he graduated in 1940. Born in Santa Rita, New Mexico, which was also the birthplace of Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt and Nellis Air Force base namesake William Nellis, Kiner moved with his mother to Alhambra shortly after his father died. When Beatrice Kiner became employed as a nurse, Ralph became more immersed in sports. He idolized the athletes who were competing at UCLA and USC at the time. Orv Mohler, another AHS alumni was a USC running back, Mack Robinson was at UCLA and a Pasadena native and Buster Crabbe, a swimmer and gifted athlete at USC. But it was baseball which captured Kiner’s imagination. He followed the performance of his favorite player Babe Ruth on a daily basis while playing baseball in any game he could as a young kid. At Alhambra Elementary he was noted as the faster runner, and would carry that distinction on every team he played on. Kiner caught the attention of New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates scouts as a high school player but eventually signed with the Pirates for a $3,000 bonus in 1941. He began his professional career playing for Pittsburgh’s Albany minor league team, but after two years was inducted in the Navy Air Corps. Returning from the war, Kiner finally made the big club and became Pittsburgh’s centerfielder. His strength was hitting the long ball and he finished his career with 369 home runs and 1,015 RBI’s. He played in 6 All-Star games and had his best year in 1949 when he slugged 54 home runs and drove in another 127 runs. His salary peaked at $90,000 in 1952 but thereafter it was cut even though he produced solid statistics. In 1952, Kiner broke Babe Ruth’s major league record by leading the major leagues in home runs for 7 straight seasons but the Pirates still lost 112 games and finished last. Pittsburgh General Manager Branch
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On January 30th, five students were chosen for their winning artwork for AYC’s Annual Lunar New Year Art Contest: The Year of the Horse. Each year, AYC partners with KSCI-TV (LA18), the leading Asian language television station in Los Angeles, to encourage students to use art as a means to share their artistic vision about the Lunar New Year. All five winners were awarded special recognition and monetary incentives ranging from $50 to $150. First place award went to Cherrylynn Go, age 19, of AYC’s WorkTheir artwork will be on force Investment Act (WIA) program. Other winners photos online display at AYC’s May L. To Educational Center and online at AYC’s webpage awards went to Ervin Chen, time of year. AYC co-hosted and social media feeds. age 12, and Kayla Palacios, a booth at the Temple City Over 30 entries were age 9, of AYC’s Accelerating Lunar New Year Street received and AYC awarded Children’s Education (ACE) Festival that took place over one first place winner, two After-school program. The the weekend. In the weeks second place winners and third place awards went ahead, AYC will be featured two third place winners. All to Itzel Hernandez, age 9, at the Annual L.A. Chinaentries were judged on four and Jacky Weng, age 7, of town Firecracker 10K Run criteria: originality; creativAYC’s Accelerating Chilon Feb. 23rd, and the 13th ity; design; and incorporadren’s Education (ACE) Annual Los Angeles Lantern tion of theme. The first place After-school program. Festival on March 1st. A list award went to Cherrylynn The Lunar New Year Art of upcoming Events and curGo, age 19, of AYC’s WorkContest is only one of sevrent Programs are found at force Investment Act (WIA) eral events that AYC hosts www.asianyouthcenter.org. program. The second place or participates in during this
Kiwanis Honors Longden Elementary Students by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from Longden Elementary School. Accompanying the students was their teacher Ms. Karen Chang. Sara is 12 years old and has an older sister. She enjoys music, eating cookies, girls on the run, and meeting new people. Sara said, “The best things about Longden are the nice teachers, the fun things to do, and they have a program for everything.” The best thing that ever happened was when her friend came from Egypt and surprised her. Her personal goals are to read more books, respect everyone, always get straight A’s, visit her family and friends in Egypt, and to always have fun. Wesley is 11 years old and has an older sister. He enjoys reading and using his laptop. Wesley said, “The best things about Longden are the friendly teachers, supportive staff, and friendly students.” The best thing
that ever happened was coming to California from Indiana. His personal goals are to change the way people look at life, build a teleportation device, travel the world, learn many different languages, and to become a scientist. Mark is 11 years old and has two sisters. He enjoys playing baseball, video games, and hanging out with his friends. Mark said, “The best things about Longden are my friends, the great teachers, fun events and projects.” The best thing that ever happened was when he was told he was cancer free when he was nine years old. His personal goals are to end all wars, build a time machine to fix mistakes, graduate high school, get into a good college like USC, and to become a major league baseball player. Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Em-
peror, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their photo will also be published in Temple City Life, Mid Valley News, Temple City Tribune, and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisorg.
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Memories of Legion Stadium Shared by Lucia Flores El Monte
On Friday, January 31, the South El Monte Arts Posse continued their archival project, “East of East: Mapping Community Narratives in El Monte and South El Monte,” with “Memories of Legion Stadium: A Public Platica,” at the Rio Hondo College El Monte Educational Center. The event was open to the public and featured the release of an interview with Art Laboe. A public discussion allowed attendees to share their thoughts and memories of Legion Stadium, which was a fixture in pop culture as one of the premiere venues for rock and roll acts in the 1950s and 60s. In continuing with their archival project, the South El Monte Arts Posse collected oral histories from residents who reminisced about the good ole days when they attended dances, pro-
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Hosts Meeting of the Minds by Lucia Flores El Monte
wrestling events, and the roller derby. Others shared stories about the great acts that performed at the venue, such as Brenton Wood, The Grateful Dead, Johnny Otis, and Richie Valens to name a few. The next event for the South El Monte Arts Posse will be “Re-imagining a New Archive in the City,” taking place on February 8, 2014, at Grace T. Black Auditorium, from 4pm-7pm. The address for the event is 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte, CA 91731. For more information about the South El Monte
Keynote speakers at the Meeting of the Minds Workshop, from left to right: Jennifer McLain, David Kauffman, Patricia Martinez, Christine Knight, and Ken Rausch.
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El Monte Police Officers’ Association Sponsors the Inaugural 5k/1k Family Walk/Run Foot Pursuit by Devette Johnson El Monte
On Saturfastest male day, Februand female ary 8th, the in the 5k El Monte run. There Police Offiwere many cers’ Assolocal busiciation and nesses that the City of supported El Monte this event, hosted the like Allure inaugural Dental, El Monte Wells Fargo Police Bank and Pictured are the winners of the El Monte 1st Annual 5k/1k Foot 5k/1k the local pursuit. Photos by Devette Johnson Family foot doctor. Walk/Run Foot Pursuit at walkers. It was a great turnCongratulations to all the El Monte City Hall, 11333 out. Participants received winners and all the particiValley Blvd. It was a cool a T-shirt and a medal for pants of this inaugural 5k/1k brisk morning and eventucompeting in the race. The family walk/run foot pursuit ally the sun came out to race began promptly at 8am event. See you all next year. help warm up the runners/ with a crowd that swelled to about 200 runners for the 5k portion and about 50 for the 1k run. There were all walks of life from young to old represented in the run/walk event. The mayor of El Monte, Mayor Andre Quintero, Mayor Pro Tem Bart Patel and Council member Norma Macias all participated and completed the run. Council member Juventino “J” Gomez cheered on the participants. It was a truly fun event that families enjoyed and many spectators cheered on the runners. All funds raised will go towards scholarships. A $100 cash prize was awarded to the
On January 29, the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce was host to the very informative “Meeting of the Minds Workshop Series.” The workshop helped promote economic development among local businesses and brought attention to chamber members the resources available to them from centers such as WorkSource. Some companies may be unaware of WorkSource and the variety of resources available to them, such as employee training, layoff aversion programs, and recruitment assistance. As Ken Raush, Executive Director of the El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce remarked, there is “a lot of development going on in El Monte,” and it is important for local businesses to be informed of such services. Christine Knight, Director of Marketing and Membership for the Chamber, re-emphasized that places like WorkSource help companies grow and stay in business. Keynote speakers of the event, Business Service Representatives Patricia Martinez and David Kaufmann, explained the importance of the WorkSource center. WorkSource can prepare a candidate for employment through résumé workshops, computer classes, interview preparation, and more. WorkSource can benefit employers by providing a pool of applicants, assessments for job seekers, on the job training funds, and tax credits to employers. There is also a Business Advisory Council, made up of representatives from local businesses, which ensures candidates for employment are highly trained and qualified for employment.
Also on hand to speak to chamber members was Jennifer McLain, Business Development Manager of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. The mission of the Partnership is to “enrich the quality of life and economic vitality of the San Gabriel Valley.” The Partnership acts as a voice for the region of the San Gabriel Valley. It also helps market the region to businesses and assists them with any concerns or resources they might need. McLain also emphasized the importance of the Partnership’s relationship with the local government, which is very vital to the economic development of cities such as El Monte and South El Monte. Overall, the Meeting of the Minds workshop highlighted how important it is for employers, WorkSource, and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership to work together to promote and improve economic and workforce development. With these entities working together, the local businesses of the San Gabriel Valley can grow and flourish in the ever-changing economic market. The Central San Gabriel Valley WorkSource Center is located at 11635 E. Valley Blvd., Unit G, El Monte CA 91732. For more information, please call 626.258.0365 or visit www.goodwillsocal.org. For information on the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, visit www. valleyconnect.com. For information on the El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, visit www. emsem.biz.
February 12, 2014
Joe T.’s Scoreboar d
The Panthers defeat the Eagles by Thanh Mai Rosemead
By Joe Torosian
Brave New World Missouri defensive end Michael Sam announces he’s gay. Sam led the SEC in sacks in 2013 and is expected to be a mid-level pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Questions The questions are will an NFL team draft Michael Sam? Will he make a team? If he’s released what will the fallout be? Quote of the Weekend “When I was being recruited out of Edgewood to play football, I signed 13 letters of intent. I didn’t know.”--Former MLBer Jay Johnstone Prep Basketball The Gabrielino boys basketball team is now 20-3 overall and 8-0 in the Mission Valley League. Tonight the Gabrielino girls basketball team, which is 16-7 and 7-1 overall, hosts El Monte. The Lady Lions are also 7-1. The contest will decide the MVL title, and of course, the fate of the world. Do You Know Why... ...People love football so much? Just watch ten minutes of the Winter Olympics. It’s painful. Without the Soviet Union and the East Germans the Olympics have become less interesting than a Full House rerun. I’ll tell you after watching the action from Sochi, soccer never looked so good. For What It’s Worth Speaking of Johnstone. I actually got to talk to him on the phone this past week and he specifically asked me to share with area sports programs that he is happy to participate and make an appearance at events and fundraisers. “I just want to give back to the community,” says Johnstone who attended old Edgewood High School in West Covina. Happy Birthday this week to:
2/12: Former Arroyo linebacker Efrain Oquendo turns 27. 2/13: Mid-Valley News’ standout staffer Melissa Roche celebrates the birthday of her choice on this day. 2/14: Former Arroyo offensive lineman Manny Canales turns 26. 2/15: Former San Gabriel wide receiver Isai Fernandez turns 19. 2/15: Former Monrovia safety Charlie Cimmarusti turns 21.
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2/17: Former El Monte head football coach David Coldiron turns 51. 2/18: Former Temple City tight end Eric Moreno turns 28. 2/18: Monrovia defensive coordinator Craig Schuster. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line 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
On Wednesday, February 6, the Rosemead girls’ varsity basketball team competed against the South El Monte Eagles in a home game hosted in the Rosemead gym. The game began badly for the Panthers but by the last quarter, the Panthers caught up to the Eagles and ultimately dominated with a score of 49-38. The fight for victory started with the Eagles scoring the first two points at the start of the game and from that point on, they controlled the first half. Though Panthers managed to score more points, the Eagles pressed even harder on them resulting in various turnovers and missed layups. In desperation, the Panthers committed ten fouls throughout the first half and failed to take lead of the Eagles. Despite that, the Panthers fought hard and players like junior Lauren Diep would intercept the
ball and help score points for the team. In a highlight for this half, junior Bridget Phu assisted Sophomore Sabrina Lu in making Rosemead’s first three-pointer shots. Senior Amy Iem also contributed with a great rebound shot in the end but ultimately, the first half ended with Eagles leading 22-17.
photo by Stephanie Perez
By the start of halftime, despite quick steals and passes, the Panthers were unable to score much. They finally earned points though when players Phu and Senior Kyana Ly were fouled and made three points in free throws. An addi-
Panthers continued on page 8
Signing Day at Azusa Pacific University by Joe Torosian Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University stepped into its second year of recruiting NCAA Division-II football. The Cougars inked 12 players from cross the western United States and also announced the addition of two mid-year transfers. “We added depth to our defensive line, and wanted to add to our secondary,” said APU head coach Victor Santa Cruz. “We wanted to got out and find a key running back to play behind Terrell Watson.” The best known locally of those to sign with APU last Wednesday was Buena Park’s Deven Boston. Boston is familiar to locals because his coach is former High School Heisman winner Anthony White who played at Rosemead and served as the head coach at Temple City in 2009. Boston rushed for 2,112 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior year at Buena Park, finishing his career with 5,170 yards and 67 touchdowns. He earned AllCIF honors and was named Freeway League Player of the Year. “He’s a young man who is a physical runner, in the sec-
ondary he can break it, he can turn the jets on and not get caught,” said Santa Cruz. “A lot of people are impressed Buena Park’s Deven Boston keys the 2013 APU recruiting class. with this signing, but I’m more King’s Academy (Mountain impressed with the type of View, Calif.) person he is.” Mid-Year transfers were The rest of the Cougars quarterback Chad Jeffries recruiting list includes: (Glendora H.S.) from San Evan Rodriguez, TE/H, Diego State. Wide Receiver Heritage, 6’3″ 235, Tevin Blake Robertson also comes Krall, DL, Ventura, 6’3″ on board with a 4.3 40 time 260, Kionce Roberts, DB, from Sacramento State. Roosevelt H.S. (Mira “I think the one thing fourLoma, CA) 5’9″ 165, Sakayear transfers to APU regret laia Hungalu, OL, McKinis that they didn’t sign with ley H.S. (Hawaii) 6’3″ 285, us first,” says Santa Cruz. Jonah Wataru, OL, Iolani Area Notes: Monrovia’s (Hawaii) 6’3″ 295, Ma’ake Kurt Scoby, expected to Muti, DL, Leiehua, (Hasign with Fresno State, did waii) 6′, 275, Jalen Wyatt, not sign on Wednesday. No DL, Helix H.S. 6’2 245, reason was given, though he Khlyan Brooks, DL, Charhas shared he expects to sign ter Oak 6’3″ 265, Matthew with the Bulldogs program Palmer, DB, Heritage 6’3″ in March...Northview High 195, Kendall Rew, DL, School’s (Covina) Jared BriFerris H.S. (Spokane, WA) to, 6’2″ 230 defensive end 6’3″ 290, Luke Veressigned with D-2 Assumption chagin, K/P; 5-10, 175. The College in Massachussetts.
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
The first Sunday without football since last September came and went and it felt like...well...like the first Sunday without football since September. What did we have? Oklahoma City and the New York Knicks? Was there any doubt who would win this game? Kevin Durant dropped 41 on the Knicks in a 12 point victory- pretty much what everybody thought would happen. An NBA game in February is nearly unwatchable. Especially these days. There’s really only five teams that can win the NBA title. In the East there’s Miami and Indiana and in the West there’s the Clippers, San Antonio and Oklahoma City. And that’s it. It’s February 10 and we already know who the champion is going to be. By the way why do the Knicks get so much attention when they’re such a mediocre team? After that ABC subjected us to another barnburnerLakers-Bulls. Pau Gasol posted on his Twitter feed: “I’ll be supporting our team from the bench this afternoon. Let’s get our third straight win. #Go Lakers.” Woo Hoo! Three straight wins! That’s the kind of season it’s been for the Lakers. The possibility of three consecutive wins and everybody is all excited. Of course it didn’t happen. Pau watched the Lakers lose and the joyous celebration of the winning streak was aborted. The Lakers are done. It’s time to look towards the 2014-’15 season. But as bad as they are, with all of the injuries, etc. Mike D’Antoni is worse. All year he has had Chris Kaman in the dog house. Now with the Lakers down to eight healthy players he has been forced to play Kaman and the center responded Sunday with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Every time Kaman has gotten minutes he has responded but D’Antoni continues with Robert Sacre to back up Gasol when he is healthy. The Lakers need a point guard and a dominant center. They also need more help off the bench. But first and foremost they need a new coach. Magic Johnson was right. Of course if you got tired of basketball you could have switched it over to the Winter Olympics. There was figure skating, cross country skiing, ski jumping, luge and snowboarding. You know, all of those sports that you could have cared less about for the last four years since the last Olympics. It’s not that it’s that bad but at one point when I switched over
the announcer was going over the top about Women’s Biathlon. The contestants would ski, stop pull out a rifle and shoot at targets and then ski some more. As one of the women was crossing the finish line, the announcer was screaming that she had just put herself in medal contention. It’s just kind of hard to get pumped up over an event that you have never heard of. The slopestyle snowboarding where Sage Kotsenburg of the United States won the Gold medal was pretty cool. There was at least enough action to hold your attention. After a long day of basketball, skiing and skating I just had one question? When does football start? That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
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Panthers continued on page 7
tional three-pointer from Diep helped calm the team and they fouled much less than before. Near the end of the quarter though, Ly was badly injured after being pushed by an Eagle and was forced to take a bench, leaving her teammates with a score of 25-26 by the end of the third quarter. Perhaps motivated by their teammate and the lack of time, the Panthers rebounded and had incredible teamwork in the last quarter. Iem also helped
the team regain momentum by scoring four points right at the start of fourth. Though the Eagles managed to get a point in, the Panthers made up for earlier mistakes. When sophomore Jasmine Tran failed to follow through with her swift steal, Diep regained the ball for her and scored a point which brought the score to 33-28. Worried, the Eagles committed more fouls allowing Phu and Lu to have the chance to make seven free throw shots
along the way. Unstoppable by then, Panthers scored shot after shot and despite the Eagles’ last minute three pointer, the game ended with Rosemead in the lead. By the end of the game, the final score of 49-38 left the crowd cheering for the Panthers. Coach Amanda Gendron herself happily commented that “It was a good game.”
Tigers Take Down Rams by Alex Gonzalez Temple City
With less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter South Pasadena forced three straight turnovers and scored 10 unanswered points to take a 68-56 win over Temple City Wednesday night at Temple City High School. “We just hunkered down on defense,” said Tigers head coach David Lutzeier. “It was a lot of good defense stops mixed with great shooting.” “South Pasadena came out
with a lot of energy, they made shots and I don’t think we were ready to play,” said Rams head coach Eric Chin. “They played well and it’s a learning experience for us.” South Pas jumped out to a quick 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter with all five starters scoring at least once. The trend continued throughout the second and most of the third quarter. Temple City was able to make a run and scored
22-points in the third. Rams guard Goren Lee scored a team high seven points in the period. Lee lead TC in scoring with 16-points. South Pas was led by Kyler Lee’s game high 20 points. With the win, the Tigers (9-8, 4-3) are now tied for second with the Rams (13-8, 5-2) and two games behind La Canãda for first place.
‘The Mid’ Girls Basketball Top 10 Gabrielino and El Monte have a big date Wednesday night. Duarte is starting to heat up and it was a bad week for South El Monte. Arcadia is the best in the area, but they are in a tough division.
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Gabrielino has locked up the Mission Valley. The fun team to watch going forward might be the El Monte Lions. Eric Tabatabai has led EMHS to its best season in more than a decade.
1. Gabrielino: 20-3 2. El Monte: 17-8 3. South El Monte: 12-6 4. Temple City: 14-8 5. La Puente: 12-10 6. Monrovia: 12-11 7. Alhambra: 7-16 8. Duarte: 7-11 Former Temple City boys basketball coach Rich Hollinger does it all. Photo by Joe Torosian
9. Bosco Tech: 9-14 10. Rosemead: 5-16
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What's in the Stars?? Aries Around Wednesday or Thursday, you can have your cake and eat it, too, if you use a little charm.
Taurus On Wednesday or Thursday, gorgeous, grounded energy is on tap for you these days, with matters of the heart highlighted, too.
Gemini A key now: Get input from those around you, and lots of it. Then, on Wednesday and Thursday, ruminating on what you’ve learned is favored.
Cancer
"WINTER OLYMPICS" ACROSS 1. Abstains from food 6. Female sib 9. Like Homer Simpson’s head 13. Freeze 14. Notable time 15. Andrea Bocelli, e.g. 16. Third rock from the sun 17. “I thee ___” 18. Loosen laces, e.g. 19. *Number of participating Olympic sports 21. *Kerrigan’s nemesis 23. Nest egg 24. Poacher’s trophy 25. A small amount of liquid 28. Shining armor 30. Ultra bookworm 35. Viewer’s appreciation 37. Riyadh native 39. Yokel’s holler 40. Kournikova or Karenina 41. Nostrils 43. German mister 44. From center to perimeter of circle, pl. 46. Ricci of fashion 47. Nonclerical 48. *First Winter Olympics host 50. Solid part of wall 52. Code word 53. Mosque V.I.P. 55. Party bowlful 57. *Olympic athlete of yesteryear 61. *It happened on ice, 1980 65. Computer woe 66. Cowboy’s heel prod 68. Trial and _____ 69. Unable to move 70. Funerary vase 71. More then one crocus 72. *Gold winning ice dancers, Torvill and ____ 73. Pilot’s announcement, acr. 74. Exemplary DOWN
1. Medieval domain 2. Popular smoothie berry 3. #1 Down laborer 4. Little Richard’s “_____ Frutti” 5. Orb shape 6. Fastened stitches 7. Rage 8. Ascetic holy Hindu 9. Form a curve 10. Opposed to 11. Tender cut 12. Small amount of residue 15. *Eurasian winner of 88 medals but no winter ones 20. *Only Olympian to win Gold in summer and winter 22. Nile viper 24. Government system in prerevolutionary Russia 25. *Keeps neck warm in Sochi? 26. Of an arm bone 27. Chinese bear 29. Persia 31. “Matilda” author 32. Beforehand 33. Waterwheel 34. *Relayed flame 36. Sacrifice for gain 38. Out of shape 42. Saudi Arabia native 45. Most frozen 49. Down Under runner 51. Do like Tarantino 54. Lock horns 56. Avoid an attack 57. Zealous 58. Collier’s office 59. A particular region 60. *Speed skaters often touch the ice making one 61. Madonna’s 2012 release 62. Field yield 63. Centers of activity 64. *American speed skating great 67. You know it when you see it?
On Wednesday and Thursday, don’t forget -- following up is the key now, whether it’s a professional deal, something with a friend or maybe even a romantic prospect.
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Leo In the middle of the week, rock that charming demeanor and you’ll be sure to get what you want. Put your ideas across diplomatically enough, and see others jump right on board.
Virgo Take a little extra care with your delivery, especially at work. In a bit of a switcheroo, you may be inspired to bare your soul on Wednesday or Thursday.
Libra You’re forgiving and compassionate now, making others’ shoes easy to step into (and yours hard to fill). On Friday and Saturday, a conversation could get intense, whether intellectually, emotionally or both.
Scorpio Starting small is fine -- even taking a walk is a step in the right direction (and calming, too). A certain situation could get tense on Wednesday or Thursday.
Sagittarius Around Wednesday or Thursday, lend someone (your boss, a friend, a love interest) a hand when they least expect it.
Capricorn Taking action -- even a small step -- makes matters better, too. Wednesday or Thursday should bring a big improvement, possibly with a work matter or in your love life -- or just in your mood.
Aquarius Put your head together with another brainiac, and who knows what’ll happen? Around Wednesday or Thursday, life (or your own headspace) could seem dull by comparison, but just set about learning something to regain your spark.
Pisces By Wednesday or Thursday, you might just be shouting from the proverbial rooftops -- or maybe this is stuff that’s better conveyed in a whisper or a love note.
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Page 10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
February 12, 2014
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
T.S. No.: 2012-02382 APN: 8116-008-028
tion of this Notice of Sale. The beneficiary
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.
hold more than one mortgage or deed of
TRA No.: 09230 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
under said Deed of Trust heretofore ex-
CA-13-591499-BF Order No.: 1506676
trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
ecuted and delivered to the undersigned a
YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED
ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on
DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2006. UN-
written Declaration of Default and Demand
OF TRUST DATED 6/30/2005. UNLESS
this notice of sale may be postponed one
LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and
YOU
PROTECT
or more times by the mortgagee, benefi-
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
Election to Sell. The undersigned caused
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sec-
A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-
said Notice of Default and Election to Sell
A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-
tion 2924g of the California Civil Code. The
PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
to be recorded in the county where the real
PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
law requires that information about trustee
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU
property is located and more than three
PROCEEDING
YOU
sale postponements be made available
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
months have elapsed since such recorda-
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
to you and to the public, as a courtesy to
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash
tion. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
those not present at the sale. If you wish to
payable at time of sale in lawful money of
you are considering bidding on this property
cashier’s check drawn on a state or na-
learn whether your sale date has been post-
the United States by cash, a cashier’s check
lien, you should understand that there are
tional bank, check drawn by state or federal
poned, and, if applicable, the rescheduled
drawn by a state or national bank, a check
risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-
credit union, or a check drawn by a state
time and date for the sale of this property,
drawn by a state or federal credit union, or
tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
or federal savings and loan association, or
you may call 800-280-2832 for information
a check drawn by a state or federal savings
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a
savings association, or savings bank speci-
regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this In-
and loan association, savings association,
trustee auction does not automatically en-
fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code
ternet Web site http://www.qualityloan.
or savings bank specified in Section 5102
title you to free and clear ownership of the
and authorized to do business in this state,
com , using the file number assigned to this
of the Financial Code and authorized to do
property. You should also be aware that the
will be held by duly appointed trustee. The
foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-591499-
business in this state will be held by the
lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.
sale will be made, but without covenant or
BF . Information about postponements that
duly appointed trustee as shown below.
If you are the highest bidder at the auction,
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
are very short in duration or that occur close
The sale will be made, but without covenant
you are or may be responsible for paying off
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
in time to the scheduled sale may not imme-
or warranty, expressed or implied, regard-
all liens senior to the lien being auctioned
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
diately be reflected in the telephone infor-
ing title, possession, or encumbrances,
off, before you can receive clear title to the
secured by the Deed of Trust, with inter-
mation or on the Internet Web site. The best
to pay the remaining principal sum of the
property. You are encouraged to investigate
est and late charges thereon, as provided
way to verify postponement information is to
note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with
the existence, priority, and size of outstand-
in the note(s), advances, under the terms
attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned
interest and late charges thereon, as pro-
ing liens that may exist on this property by
of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-
vided in the note(s), advances, under the
contacting the county recorder’s office or
charges and expenses of the Trustee for
rectness of the property address or other
terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,
a title insurance company, either of which
the total amount (at the time of the initial
common designation, if any, shown herein.
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee
may charge you a fee for this information.
publication of the Notice of Sale) reason-
If no street address or other common desig-
for the total amount (at the time of the initial
If you consult either of these resources, you
ably estimated to be set forth below. The
nation is shown, directions to the location of
publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably
should be aware that the same lender may
amount may be greater on the day of
the property may be obtained by sending a
estimated to be set forth below. The amount
hold more than one mortgage or deed of
sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID
written request to the beneficiary within 10
may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor:
trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-
LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
days of the date of first publication of this
CESAR G. VILLACIS AND AMADITA VIL-
ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on
Trustor(s): RAYMUNDO VARGAS AND
Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to
LACIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT
this notice of sale may be postponed one
GABRIELA BORJA,
AND
convey title for any reason, the success-
TENANTS Beneficiary Name: CREDIT
or more times by the mortgagee, benefi-
WIFE Recorded: 7/19/2005 as Instrument
ful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy
UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Duly
ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sec-
No. 05 1694679 of Official Records in the
shall be the return of monies paid to the
Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Ser-
tion 2924g of the California Civil Code. The
office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall
vices, a Delaware Corporation and pursu-
law requires that information about trustee
County, California; Date of Sale: 2/20/2014
have no further recourse. If the sale is
ant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/19/2006
sale postponements be made available
at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Double-
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser
as Instrument No. 06 2322887 in book ---,
to you and to the public, as a courtesy to
tree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111
at the sale shall be entitled only to a re-
page --- The subject Deed of Trust was
those not present at the sale. If you wish
Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in
turn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
modified by Loan Modifications recorded as
to learn whether your sale date has been
the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid
shall have no further recourse against
Instrument 20081952248 and recorded on
postponed, and, if applicable, the resched-
balance and other charges: $185,026.20
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
11/04/2008 and Instrument 20100409455
uled time and date for the sale of this prop-
The purported property address is: 11855
Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previ-
and recorded on 03/25/2010. of Official Re-
erty, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit
RAMONA BOULEVARD, EL MONTE, CA
ously been discharged through bankruptcy,
cords in the office of the Recorder of Los
this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.
91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8548-022-
you may have been released of personal
Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:
com, using the file number assigned to this
020 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If
liability for this loan in which case this let-
2/26/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Be-
case 2012-02382. Information about post-
you are considering bidding on this property
ter is intended to exercise the note holders
hind the fountain located in Civic Center
ponements that are very short in duration
lien, you should understand that there are
right’s against the real property only. As re-
Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA
or that occur close in time to the scheduled
risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-
quired by law, you are hereby notified that
91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other
sale may not immediately be reflected in
tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
a negative credit report reflecting on your
charges: $393,232.14 The property here-
the telephone information or on the Internet
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a
credit record may be submitted to a credit
tofore is being sold “as is.” The street Ad-
Web site. The best way to verify postpone-
trustee auction does not automatically en-
report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms
dress or other common designation of real
ment information is to attend the scheduled
title you to free and clear ownership of the
of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY
property is purported to be: 1434 Strozier
sale. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO
property. You should also be aware that the
BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR
Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733 Legal
COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION
lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
Description: As more fully described on said
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT
If you are the highest bidder at the auction,
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: KS017679 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JOSEPH EDWARD GUTIERREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JOSEPH EDWARD GUTIERREZ to JOSEPH EDWARD MADRID. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING on MARCH 14, 2014 at 8:30am in Dept.: J, Room: 418, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Pomona Courthouse South, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mid Valley News Dated: JAN 17, 2014, Dan T. Oki Judge Of The Superior Court 01/29/2014, 02/05/2014, 02/12/2014, 02/19/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF OFELIA R. GAMAS Case No. BP149028 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of OFELIA R. GAMAS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GONZALO R. GAMAS, in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GONZALO R. GAMAS, be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independ-ent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal repre-sentative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be re-quired to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The inde-pendent 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 MARCH 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9, AND located at 111 N. HILL STREET., LOS ANGELES, CA 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: IN PRO PER, 1810 SOUTH 2ND STREET., ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 02-12-2014, 02-19-2014, 02-26-2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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“PRECAUTIONARY SECOND READING OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2836 AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.01 THROUGH 15.05 OF THE EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2014 LOS ANGELES COUNTY TITLE 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 AND 31 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES INCLUDING THE BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODES” The public hearing shall be conducted by the City Council as follows: Date: Time: Place:
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Interested persons may contact the Building Division at (626) 580-2050 to obtain further information regarding the public hearing as hereby scheduled. Interested persons may submit written or oral objections to the proposed Urgency Ordinances at any time prior to the public hearing to the City Clerk of the City of El Monte, either in electronic form addressed to hmireles@elmonteca.gov or by personal delivery or by United States Mail addressed to: City Clerk City of El Monte – City Hall East 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731 Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council. Notice given: 2-10-2014
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