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Southern California Edison’s Annual Black History Month Celebration by Xavier Higgs Pasadena
Thirteen-year old Jaylin Miller was invited to speak at the Southern California Edison’s 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration on February 7. She stepped onto the stage with the confidence not often seen by seasoned public speakers. Jaylin Miller, 13, was calm and convincing. She had the undivided attention of the 500 people in attendance representing business, clergy, and com-
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munity leaders from the Greater Los Angeles area. It did not matter. Nor was she concerned that the program was running long. Jaylin was determined to deliver. She followed two dynamic speakers, Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey (Keynote Speaker), and Faye Washington, President CEO, YWCA. Her speech, entitled “Thank You,” was written with the help by her mother, Charlotte Butler. “I stand here today as a young African American girl, living in the greatest nation on earth,” recites Jaylin. Her five-minute speech was interrupted because of applause. Jaylin is a student at Marshall Fundamental School in Pasadena. She is also
involved with the YWCA outreach and the Tech Girls Program. Her goal is to go to college, graduate, and become an OB-GYN physician. Her perspective on life is beyond her years. She concluded by saying, “So many people before me struggled for the freedom I enjoy today.” Jackie Lacey, the first woman and first AfricanAmerican to serve as Los Angeles County district attorney, urged the audience to keep Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream moving forward by encouraging future generations of AfricanAmericans to pursue careers in public service. “I have one of the most rewarding jobs in the
Twin Lakes Students Learn about Mount Rushmore from Local Author Tina Nichols Coury by Michele Earle El Monte
Well-known author, Tina Nichols Coury recently visited Twin Lakes Elementary School in the Mountain View School District to present an assembly about Mount Rushmore and share her experiences as an author with the kindergarten through sixth grade students. Coury grew up in El Monte and is the author of “Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mount Rushmore” an award winning non-fiction book that brings to life the story of Lincoln Borglum, the boy who helped build Mount Rushmore. The book reveals the untold story of the strug-
world,” she said at SCE’s sible is merely different.” Energy Education Center in “We must do everything Irwindale. “I have my dream we possibly can to encourjob, my dream did come age and mentor more young true. I tell people just take African-Americans to purthat first step and there will sue public service careers in be so many people out there the justice system.” to help you along the way. She credited SCE and its Sometimes what seems like parent company, Edison the impos- SCE Black History Celebration continued on page 9
Twin Lakes students learned about Mount Rushmore from author Tina Nichols Coury.
gles and triumphs involved in the building of America’s greatest monument. Prior to Coury’s visit, students read the book in class and conducted research on Mount Rushmore. Twin Lakes’ teachers used the author’s Common Core curriculum and developed their own constructed response templates to engage students in discussions and activities on America’s history. After reading the book and participating in the lessons, students were able to identify the four presidents on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and know the history of the monument. Addi-
tionally, they took part in a students who enjoyed dresswriting and illustration coning up as the four presidents test where they picked who on Mount Rushmore, as they should be the fifth person learned about the achieveon Mount Rushmore. Some ments of Thomas Jefferson, of the nominations included George Washington, TheoRosa Parks, Albert Einstein, dore Roosevelt and AbraHelen Keller, Martin Luham Lincoln. Coury shared ther King and Twin Lakes’ how she found the story idea principal, Helen Heller. for her book and showed the Coury awarded one student students her first drafts and from each class a prize for fascinating historical photos. their essay. Students in each She encouraged them to grade level with the highest work hard and always try Accelerated Reader (AR) their best, and emphasized points received a signed the importance of persiscopy of the book, and were tence when learning a new treated to lunch with the skill or following a dream. author. “We were thrilled to have The interactive assembly Local Author continued on page 5 provided a fun time for
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The Knights of Columbus Council #9128 of St. Luke’s Catholic Church will be hosting their 26TH Annual FISH DINNERS during the coming Lenten Season. The six dinners are on Fridays: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, and the 11th at 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The dinners will consist of choices of baked Salmon, baked potato, medley vegetables, coleslaw salad, freshly baked dinner roll, cake or pudding for dessert, and coffee or punch included. We are requesting a donation of ONE CAN OF FOOD for our sister organization - St. Vincent De Paul’s Food Pantry for the needy. Our dinner prices are: $11.00 for adults, $10.00
for seniors 65 and older, and $7.00 for children 7 to 14 years old. For children 6 and under, there is Macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, freshly baked dinner roll and cake or pudding for dessert, punch included, for 2.00. The dinners will be held in the Msgr. Birch Memorial Center, plenty of seating is available. St. Luke’s Catholic Church is located at 5605 Cloverly Avenue, Temple City. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!! PLENTY OF PARKING!!! DISABLED FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE!!! Again the dates are: Fridays: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, and the 11th at 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
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Entertainment corner Irwindale Gearing Up for 34th Annual Golf Tournament The Irwindale Chamber of Commerce and the City of Irwindale will be hosting the 34th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the beautiful Sierra La Verne Country Club. This annual tournament provides an excellent opportunity to entertain clients and friends and to promote business through networking and sponsorship recognition. The tournament is open to every level of golfer and offers an invigorating day of business networking, social-
izing and sporting fun. Registration is limited to 144 players and sells out every year. Some sponsorship opportunities are available and sponsors can reserve their foursomes now. Remaining foursomes will be available for purchase online begin-
Around Town by Mavis Hansen
Mavis, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your aunt. Mid Valley News would like to send our prayers to you and your family. With this tragic event that has occured, Mavis’ column will return next week.
ning March 1, 2014. For information regarding the tournament and the available sponsorship opportunities, please visit www. irwindalechamber.org or call the Chamber office at (626) 960-6606.
WEBB'S RULES
PRESIDENT’S DAY by Eugene R. Webb
INSPIRING EACH STUDENT EVERY DAY
The Third Monday in February is President’s Day; It’s an Annual Event that is another American Holiday. It was officially called “Washington’s Birthday”. And was celebrated February 22nd, George’s Special Day.
So Union Workers could have a three-day weekend; Making it a good time to be with family and friends. President’s Day takes care of all Presidents, at last; For it now combines all of them, present and past.
I found it was originally established in the Year 1885; Back when our Great Great Grandparents were alive. I can tell you that this is a well known fact; It became part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Born in Feb. four presidents in the White House did sit; Washington, Lincoln, Harrison and Reagan were it. And on none of the Presidents’ Birthdays does it fall; It will always be the Third Monday in February for all.
Come Play Guitar Hero
by Ana Garcia El Monte
Older students (grade 5+) and teens, join us for an afternoon of Guitar Hero on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 2 PM. This is your opportunity to rock on and compete for fun! You don’t know how to play? No problem! Our volunteers will set you up and show you how. While you’re here you can meet members of our Teen Library Council and make friends. All library programs and events are FREE. Parents, encourage your children to become familiar with the library and all it has to offer.
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Mountain View High Receives Foothill Credit Union Grant
CALENDAR 3/05 – Board of Trustees Meeting/6 pm 3/07 – Six Week Progress Report
by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Mountain View High School instructor Ron Switzer has received a $189 Foothill Classroom Improvement Grant from Foothill Federal Credit Union. The funds will be used to purchase X-Acto knives and blades which will benefit 180 students in creating pop up books. “Pop up books are experiencing an exciting renaissance,” said Switzer. “Especially as students are encouraged to excel in science and math, pop up projects let students be paper engineers.” According to Switzer, theatrical in their size, movement and dynamic presence, creating sophisticated pop
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up books require scoring knives with very keen blades. “Creating cut paper art is a unique exercise in spatial reasoning, reinforcing skills of measurement, fractions and geometry,” he said. “It involves a sense of play as well as trial and error problem solving and enables experimentation with ideas of proportion and symmetry and improves logicial reasoning, sequencing and concentration.” “Mountain View High School would like to thank Foothill Federal Credit Union for benefitting our students with this grant,” said princial Larry Cecil.
Arroyo High School instructor Linda Coleman has received a $200 Foothill Classroom Improvement Grant from Foothill Federal Credit Union. The grant will be used to purchase document holders for 15 student workstations for the benefit of 90 students. “We are helping students establish good lifelong computer-use habits by training them to use a document holder when they type,” said Coleman. “The document
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holder reduces risk factors such as awkward head and neck posture, fatigue, headaches and eyestrain.” According to Coleman, when students in desktop publishing classes spend a lot of time working at a computer, it’s critical to set up one’s workplace as ergonomically as possible to decrease injuries. “Document holders are an easy fix. They keep needed printed materials upright and close to the user and
computer monitor,” she said. “Elevating notes or papers helps keep students from straining their eyes and necks.” “We are grateful to Foothill Federal Credit Union for this grant enabling us to purchase document holders which will help our students retain their focus, remain on task and stay productive,” said Arroyo High School Principal Angie Gonzales.
Rosemead High Hosts Chinese Delegation by Anne Donofrio-Holter
A delegation of Chinese educators spent two days on the Rosemead High School campus recently where they participated in observation, articulation and collaboration with teachers and administrators. The main objective of the visit was to observe classroom instruction and the use of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) strategies, student centered activities and projects, and how Common Core is being incorporated into the curriculum. The delegation observed social studies, English and integrated math classes and an autism class. With social science department staff, the delegation discussed the latest trends in teaching. Topics included transition to Common Core, group centered work, examples of performance tasks and readers that
are used in the “marking of the text” strategy. While visiting the English department, grammar acquisition and communication skills were discussed along with examples of various technology. Guidance department staff explained to the delegation how a comprehensive high school works, discussed A-G college admittance requirements as well as intervention programs available to Rosemead High School students. Then principal Keith Richardson gave the delegation an overall review of professional development provided to the faculty. “The delegation participated in mock training and received SIOP planning strategies ranging from pair-share to marginal note taking and exit ticket strategies for next day re-teaching and checking for understanding,” said Richardson. The delegation also had
lunch with Rosemead High School parent volunteers. “Both parents and delegates shared their thoughts on high school education and the importance of parent participation and volunteering, which is nonexistent in Chinese high schools,” said Richardson. At the conclusion of the visit, Richardson presented the delegation with an official 5’ by 9’ state flag and gave an overview of California’s rich history. “Rosemead High School is truly taking the lead in meeting the essential Common Core standards through international articulation and collaboration,” said Richardson. “The two-day visit ended with talks of Rosemead High School staff possibly visiting China in the future to demonstrate and model SIOP strategies in math and English.”
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Temple City High Kiwanis Honors Emperor School Students Elementary Students Compete in Culinary Cook-off by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
Temple City High School held its sixth annual Iron Chef Culinary Cookoff on January 30, 2014. Nearly 100 students in Kim Allen’s Small Business Management with Food ROP classes planned, prepared, and served culinary creations for their final exam. Each of the 18 groups had a little more than a week to select and prepare recipes that they could execute well enough to win. Some groups found “copy cat” recipes that were restaurant imitations; others used family recipes
that had to be written down for the first time. Students have a 1½ hour time limit to prepare three dishes for four judges. The judges are TCHS Principals, teachers, former students and community members. Guest judges sampled delicious appetizers, salads, entrées, desserts, and beverages and rated the culinary fare on creativity, taste, presentation and clean up.
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The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School. Accompanying the students were Emperor teacher Miss Mary Ann Parrille. Casey is 11 years old and in Miss Parrille’s class. She has a younger brother and enjoys playing golf and cooking cakes. Casey said, “The best things about Emperor are my friends, the playground, and awesome teachers.” The best thing that ever happened was having a photo taken with swimmer Michael Phelps. Personal goals are build a mind reading machine, get good grades, to hug President Obama, and go to a women’s golf championship. Isaac is 11 years old and in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. He has a younger sister and enjoys playing soccer, camping, learning about astronomy and the cosmos, and visiting Yellowstone National Park. Isaac said, “The best things about Emperor are my loyal classmates, awesome computer lab, and the Principal.” If Isaac could build one thing it would be a shoe that could shape/shift into any boot, cleat, sandal, or sneaker. Personal goals are to attend Cal Tech, have
his first job at Starbucks or a carwash, and to read as much as he can. Tiffany is 12 years old and in Mr. Giangregorio’s class. She has a younger brother and enjoys dancing. Tiffany said, “The best things about Emperor are my awesome homeroom teacher Mr. G, my friends, and my teachers Miss Parrille, and Mrs. Scanlan.” Personal goals are to have world peace, build a school for disabled kids in Africa, get straight A’s, go to college, and have great health for her family and friends. Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students
receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their photo will also be published in Temple City Life, Mid Valley News, Temple City Tribune, and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisorg.
Alumni Return to BOSCO Tech for National Engineers Week by Karen Krynen Rosemead
Tina Nichols Coury visit our school,” said Helen Heller, Twin Lakes’ principal. “Her presentation was informative, full of historical ques-
tions, and educational with lots of student participation. It was truly a wonderful event enjoyed by students, teachers and parents.”
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Because of Don Bosco Technical Institute’s (Bosco Tech’s) focus on science and engineering, National Engineers Week is a major event on the school’s Rosemead campus. On Wednesday, February 12, scientists and engineers who are also Bosco Tech alumni, returned to the school to talk to current students about the interesting world of engineering and the many exciting and diverse professional opportunities the field offers. Representing such companies as Northrop Grumman, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Fluor Corporation, several alumni made presentations ranging from designing the infrastructure for a power station to sending instructions to the Mars
Rover. Students were able to sit in on two talks of their choice and ask questions of the speakers about their companies and positions. “It was a really interesting event,” said Bosco Tech senior Donovan Gonzales, who plans to major in mechanical engineering this fall at Purdue or Texas A&M University. “Getting professional information from Bosco Tech alumni who made careers in the engineering fields helps me to see my reachable goals. They’ve done it, and they’re telling us we can do it, too.” “It’s a great experience to get to speak with current Techmen,” says alumnus
Ignacio Corrales (class of ’67), a mechanical engineer at the Fluor Corporation. “Because they have so many opportunities ahead of them, it’s inspiring to encourage them to pursue studies in the engineering fields.” Currently, more than 60 percent of Bosco Tech graduates pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related majors in their college and university studies.
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What's in the Stars?? Aries Are you walking too quickly when you could be enjoying the stroll? On Wednesday and Thursday, you’re not really bothered by such questions, mostly because you’re so intensely happy.
Taurus A special dining experience at the beginning of the week with a friend or a loved one (or a potential loved one!) is an excellent idea.
Gemini You’ll put up a fight for what you want at the beginning of the week. Make your case logically, and don’t sully it with extra little quibbles.
U.S. PRESIDENTS ACROSS 1. Burp 6. Flapper’s feathers 9. Struggle for air 13. Wombs 14. *Degree common to many Presidents 15. *Presidential Medal of _____ 16. Show of contempt 17. On vacation 18. Beat the Joneses 19. *The first whom women could vote for 21. Perfect world 23. Bit of binary code 24. Bohemian, e.g. 25. Part of T.G.I.F. 28. One from the Magi 30. Feel bitter about 35. Exercise group, pl. 37. Kicker’s field ____ 39. Return the debt 40. Hurry up! 41. Dark organic soil substance 43. Seed cover 44. Cover 46. Agitate 47. Encore! 48. *Peanut farmer 50. Partner of “void” 52. To blemish 53. Dwarf buffalo 55. Bygone bird 57. *First Medicare cardholder 60. *Old Hickory 64. Jelly fruit 65. Rocks in drink 67. Thin mountain ridge 68. “A Doll’s House” playwright 69. Military ___ 70. One of several species of lemurs 71. California valley 72. Bolt’s companion 73. *Presidents call on Congress to do this
DOWN 1. *41st or 43rd president 2. Europe’s highest volcano 3. Lecherous look 4. Belief 5. “Now ______” sign in window 6. Cyberspace soliloquy 7. Stumblebum 8. More than bad 9. Climb the stairs 10. Against or opposed to 11. Fountain liquid 12. A Super Bowl participant, e.g. 15. *He never promised “a chicken in every pot” 20. Secretariat’s sound 22. Feather glue 24. Enduring strength 25. Biblical patriarch 26. Famous physicist Nikola 27. Part of stairs 29. *Number of Presidents named John 31. Clothes line 32. Erasable programmable read only memory 33. Nigerian money 34. *a.k.a. “His Accidency” 36. Falling-out 38. Comic strip Moppet 42. 1965 march site 45. Sinbad, e.g. 49. Genetic info carrier 51. Scene of event or action 54. “The _____,” “America’s Finest News Source” 56. Ohio rubber hub 57. Marching band member 58. Coarse file 59. Eye part 60. Court fool’s joke 61. Plural for “serum” 62. Auditory 63. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 64. Bathtub liquor 66. PC brain
Cancer What’s your gut feeling? Your instincts can make short work of any uncertainty at the beginning of the week, if you just tune into that inner voice.
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Leo Objectivity isn’t your strong suit as the week begins, but your emotional responses tell their own tales -- ones that are just as valuable as logic.
Virgo You’re a people-person as the week begins. Working in groups is fun (and for once it’s actually more productive than just doing it yourself!), and socializing’s favored now too, even if it’s just mellow hanging-out time.
Libra Adapting to changing circumstances is key as the week begins. Have your contingency plan at the ready, and actively seek out others’ input, both professionally and in your personal life.
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Scorpio You’ve got both the brains and the brawn at the beginning of the week -- the big ideas and the drive to see them through. Be sure to allow for circumstances beyond your control, though.
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Sagittarius You and a certain someone may not see things the same way at the beginning of the week, but sorting out why doesn’t have to involve a big conflict.
Capricorn Are you feeling social or are you zeroed in on one person at the beginning of the week? Follow your mood and keep your options open.
Aquarius Feeling out of sorts at the beginning of the week? Don’t overlook the physical part of the equation; a little extra exercise can get your mind and body much more in balance.
Pisces You’re a real inspiration at the beginning of the week -- and you may be inspiring someone in a romantic fashion.
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
Gabrielino Claims Mission Valley League Title by Tim Peterson San Gabriel
Brave New World Azusa High School senior Patrick Cordova-Goff, a boy who identifies as a girl, will be the first transgender student to play on the girls’ varsity softball team this spring. What do you think? Drop me an email at the address below. Make it short, agree or disagree, but keep it tasteful. Questions After seeing how NBC’s Christin Cooper interviewed Olympian Bode Miller over the weekend, do you wonder why people view reporters as snakes? I’ve never liked or sought the term “journalist.” Journalist to me has always been the equivalent of an ambulance chasing lawyer. I prefer the term sportswriter. Quote For The Week: “Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates.”—Magic Johnson Have to wonder if that still applies these days. Congrats! To the El Monte Lions girls’ basketball team on winning the Mission Valley League title outright. Led by Coach Cristine Butler, the Lions closed the regular season with six wins to claim the crown and finish with a 17-7 overall record. Prep Basketball How tough is prep basketball to cover? Seven different local boys’ teams qualified for the CIF playoffs across four different divisions. El Monte will host “local” rival Hesperia, while Gabrielino welcomes “nearby” Servite at home tonight. On the girls side, 10 local programs qualified for the CIF playoffs across seven different divisions. South El Monte gets to go to Atascadero, Rio Hondo Prep gets to go to St. Joseph’s of Santa Maria, Monrovia goes to Santa Paula, and Baldwin Parks travels “down the street” to West Torrance. Final Note to Ministers & Everyone Else... Take this advice; don’t play with snakes. Because snakes can kill you. Happy Birthday this week to:
2/19: Arcadia H.S. and Temple City American Alum Corey Georgen turns 22. 2/21: Former minor league
pitcher and Temple City alum Jimmy Brettl turns 30. 2/21: Former Temple City offensive lineman Mike O’Malley turns 28. 2/22: Former Arcadia linebacker Eric Rider turns 26 today. 2/23: Arroyo alum (baseball player) Dr. James E. Baker turns 50 today. (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
Eli Peters scored 28 points and Bryan Phan added 19 to lead Gabrielino to a 61-45 win over South El Monte Friday night and complete a perfect 10-0 run in the Mission Valley League. Gabrielino had already clinched the MVL title Wednesday night with a big win over El Monte but was still shooting for an undefeated league run. After a slow start the Eagles got rolling late in the first quarter and then opened it up in the second. Leading 14-9 after one, Gabrielino went on a 14-2 run to open the second to go up by 17. The Eagles led 3016 at the break. South El Monte climbed back to it with a 7-0 run to start the third quarter and get within seven. Alex Ortiz was eight of nine from the free
The 2013-2014 Mission Valley League champs. Photo by Tim Peterson
throw line and led South El Monte with 16 points. Ortiz had eight points in the third. “I expected us to have a good year. I’ve had Eli, Bryan and Sean (Takeuchi) since they were freshman. Plus we had other guys coming back,” said Gabrielino
head coach John Carney. Gabrielino finished 22-3 overall and will open the CIF playoffs at home next Friday night. South El Monte went 7-3 overall (tied for second with El Monte) and 13-7 overall.
Singiser Says “No” to Monrovia Interview
by Tim Peterson El Monte
Arroyo head coach Jim Singiser confirmed he was approached by Monrovia and asked to interview for the school’s head coaching position, but he has declined the interview. Singiser has been the HC at Arroyo for the past 11 years since taking over for D.J. MacKinnon in 2003. Monrovia, which has been searching for a head coach since Ryan Maddox stepped down last month, was initially looking inside the program for a successor but has now turned its attentions to outside. “I won’t be interviewing at Monrovia. They’re an awesome team and will continue
Jim Singiser Stays at Arroyo. Photo by Joe Torosian
to be good for a long time with the athletes and leadership that they have over there. It’s an honor to be
considered,” Singiser said. The Wildcat search continues.
Panthers Halt the Lions, No League Championship by Thanh Mai Rosemead
On the afternoon of Thursday, February 13, Rosemead boys’ varsity soccer played their last season ending league game against the visiting El Monte Lions. At the end of the match, the Panthers stopped their opponents from winning League championship and tied with them 2-2. The first half of the game went off to a quick start
with the Panthers. The Lions quickly went into the offense with agile steals and passes but Panthers refused to let up. The ball continuously was stolen from either team and passed back and forth with head-butts and quick passes. The Lions almost scored the first goal at the beginning, but goalie Junior Cristian Castro blocked the ball expertly and cleared
it to his teammates. Then, despite their formidable opponents’ defense, Sophomore Johnathan Gonzalez received a good pass and delivered a strong kick from center circle towards the goal. To the crowds’ amazement, the ball flew over the goalie’s head and earned the first point for Rosemead. Panthers continued on page 8
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
It didn’t seem like it would be a difficult position to fill. Who wouldn’t want to step into a head coaching job for a team that has won three CIF championships in the last four years and made four title appearances in the last six years? Yet it’s been six weeks since Ryan Maddox resigned at Monrovia and the Wildcats are still searching. Arroyo’s Jim Singiser is the latest to decline. He was asked to interview for the position but turned it down last week. Singiser praised the Monrovia talent and leadership but ultimately decided to stay at Arroyo. Monrovia was initially looking inside the program before taking the search outside. In the wake of Singiser’s declining there are two other well known area coaches that have emerged as candidates. Maddox indeed set the bar high but there’s somebody out there that is willing to try to clear it. Isn’t there? Cal had it’s man last week...or so it thought. Former San Dimas assistant Brian Mustain was offered the job but turned it down. On the day the Condors figured they would be naming their new head coach, they were instead left sorting through more resumes. On other fronts La Canada is expected to name a new head coach this week to replace James Sims. Sims departed after just two years. San Gabriel has received several applications and is beginning interviews this week. “We’ll definitely have a head coach in place well before spring ball,” a San Gabriel source said. Diamond Bar is looking for a new head coach as well with Ryan Maine stepping down. I ran into a former Southeast Division coach this week at a basketball game and after discussing the current openings in the area I told him he might have to come back. My comment was met by two simple words. “No Way!” he said. And so it goes. Speaking of basketball I wonder how Bonita is going to enjoy the bus ride out to San Gorgonio? Burbank gets to cruise out to Peninsula and Burroughs gets a trip out to Valencia. Don’t think the traffic is going to be very cooperative on a late Friday afternoon. With the current alignment of Divisions there’s also no incentive for winning league. Gabrielino won the MVL with a 10-0 record. What do they get for a
reward? A date with Servite. Servite? Weren’t they in the NCAA Tournament last year? Sure the Eagles get a home game but what are they doing in the same division as Servite? South Pasadena made the playoffs. Hooray! The Tigers get to go to San Marcos! We whine about this every February but seriously how long will CIF take to get it fixed? Best local matchup might be in Division 3A Wednesday night – San Dimas at South El Monte. Please don’t try to tell U.S. snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis that it doesn’t matter if you win or losethat it’s the competition that counts. After three Olympics I’m sure she’s sick of hearing it. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
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Motivated after scoring first, Panthers continued to deliver their onslaught of confusing passes and interceptions, leaving the Lions to only defend from close goal-bound kicks. In an eventful moment, Senior Enrique Galindo helped intercept a pass from the Lions and performed great offense by head-butting the ball to a nearby teammate. However the Lions, after adjusting to the Panthers’ confusing defense, eventually scored a goal of their own through a corner shot and changed the tide. By the time the teams went into the second half,
both sides were exhausted but even more frustrated. Soon, both teams played more recklessly and quite a few times players would get injured. With the game getting even tenser, the frustrated Lions played too rough and earned a penalty after crashing into Senior Daniel Hernandez. Hernandez, gaining the opportunity for a penalty kick, skillfully tricked the Lion’s goalie and scored a goal for his team. After this though, the Panthers had to fight to defend their goal. The Lions began to take over the sides of the field and created a strong offense with a powerful
infield kick. Senior Cristian Rincon managed to steal the ball back and pass it to his teammates a few times but before long, the Lions managed to regain possession of the ball and score a second goal for themselves. This left both teams at a tie with only a few minutes left of the game. With so little time, both teams fought hard to score but the game still ended 2-2. The final score was 2-2, with both teams tied. As an ending season game, this was a tense and engaging match for all.
Boys & Girls Basketball Playoff CIF Basketball Playoff Pairings were released Sunday. If you’re the parent of a player whose school made the playoffs be prepared to drive. As usual some of the lower seeds have to travel to distant, faraway places. Plan for a three hour haul for some games and make sure the gas tank is full. It could be quite a journey. Here’s a few of the matchups for the local teams in the different divisions. First round games are Wednesday and Friday. (Check with schools, most start times are at 7: PM
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Local Boys Playoff Pairings DIV 1A Friday 2/21 Alhambra at Alemany DIV 2A Friday 2/21 Whittier at Temple City DIV 3AA Wednesday 2/19 La Puente at La Mirada Servite at Gabrielino DIV 3A Wednesday 2/19 Monrovia at Cabrillo Hesperia at El Monte San Dimas at South El Monte Local Girls Playoff Pairings DIV 1AA Saturday 2/22 Arcadia at Summit DIV 2AA
Saturday 2/22 Arroyo at Foothill DIV 2A Saturday 2/22 Baldwin Park at West Torrance DIV 3AA Thursday 2/20 Calabassas at El Monte Palos Verdes at Temple City DIV 3A Thursday 2/20 Monrovia at Santa Paula Yucca Valley at Gabrielino South El Monte at Atascadero DIV 4AA Thursday 2/20 Harvard-Westlake at Duarte
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February 19, 2014 SCE Black History Celebration continued from page 1
International, for providing scholarships to underrepresented students across its service territory. More than 400 people attended the “Celebrating Business & Community Partnerships” themed event, which recognized the accomplishments of local African-American businesses and leaders, their contributions to economic growth and their service as education and energy-efficient champions. Faye Washington, president and CEO of YWCA Greater Los Angeles, was the recipient of SCE’s Community Partnership Award. Jaylin Miller, was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Janet Clayton, senior vice present of Corporate Communications for SCE and Edison International.
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Cory Gerlach, a 2005 Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center graduate, has been awarded a full scholarship and stipend to attend Harvard University’s School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts to complete a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences in Public Health. He will graduate from Oregon State University on June 14, 2014 with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Toxicology. Times Higher Education, powered by Reuters news agency, ranks Harvard University as number one in the world for best graduate
schools in life sciences. For his Honors thesis, Cory studied how a specific flame retardant chemical that is prevalent in the environment may cause developmental toxicity. He looked at what the chemical does in living organisms by using different molecular biology techniques. His soon to be published article is entitled, “Mono-Substituted Isopropylated Triaryl Phosphate, a Major Component of Firemaster 550, is an AHR Agonist that Exhibits AHRIndependent Cardiotoxicity in Zebrafish.”
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Downtown El Monte Main Street Transit Oriented District Specific & Master Plan Monday, March 3, 2014 5:30pm – 8:00pm Grace T. Black Auditorium 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731 The City of El Monte invites the community to a design workshop to help the City develop a vision for the Downtown District, which includes the Valley Mall. This workshop will give the community a chance to meet the design team and explore big picture ideas and design concepts for El Monte’s Downtown District, including the idea of a revitalized Main Street. Your participation is invaluable and we look forward to hearing from you.
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The City was recently awarded a planning grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to create a comprehensive land use and design plan along Valley Mall and to identify transit-oriented development opportunities within and around the Downtown District. The Workshop is part of a year-long planning process to achieve the City’s goals to create a “sense of place” for the Downtown District, while providing safe pedestrian connections to nearby transit and mixed-use development opportunities. The result of this process will be the presentation of a proposed Specific & Master Plan for the Downtown District to the City Council for adoption. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please contact Sal Lopez, Consulting Project Manager at (626) 799-8011 or by e-mail at sal@ebaplanning.com.
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Page 10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE T.S. No.: 2012-02382 APN: 8116-008-028
tion of this Notice of Sale. The beneficiary
TRA No.: 09230 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
under said Deed of Trust heretofore ex-
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
ecuted and delivered to the undersigned a
DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2006. UN-
written Declaration of Default and Demand
LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
Election to Sell. The undersigned caused
A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-
said Notice of Default and Election to Sell
PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
to be recorded in the county where the real
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU
property is located and more than three
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
months have elapsed since such recorda-
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash
tion. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If
payable at time of sale in lawful money of
you are considering bidding on this property
the United States by cash, a cashier’s check
lien, you should understand that there are
drawn by a state or national bank, a check
risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-
drawn by a state or federal credit union, or
tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the
a check drawn by a state or federal savings
property itself. Placing the highest bid at a
and loan association, savings association,
trustee auction does not automatically en-
or savings bank specified in Section 5102
title you to free and clear ownership of the
of the Financial Code and authorized to do
property. You should also be aware that the
business in this state will be held by the
lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.
duly appointed trustee as shown below.
If you are the highest bidder at the auction,
The sale will be made, but without covenant
you are or may be responsible for paying off
or warranty, expressed or implied, regard-
all liens senior to the lien being auctioned
ing title, possession, or encumbrances,
off, before you can receive clear title to the
to pay the remaining principal sum of the
property. You are encouraged to investigate
note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with
the existence, priority, and size of outstand-
interest and late charges thereon, as pro-
ing liens that may exist on this property by
vided in the note(s), advances, under the
contacting the county recorder’s office or
terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon,
a title insurance company, either of which
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee
may charge you a fee for this information.
for the total amount (at the time of the initial
If you consult either of these resources, you
publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably
should be aware that the same lender may
estimated to be set forth below. The amount
hold more than one mortgage or deed of
may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor:
trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-
CESAR G. VILLACIS AND AMADITA VIL-
ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on
LACIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT
this notice of sale may be postponed one
TENANTS Beneficiary Name: CREDIT
or more times by the mortgagee, benefi-
UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Duly
ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sec-
Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Ser-
tion 2924g of the California Civil Code. The
vices, a Delaware Corporation and pursu-
law requires that information about trustee
ant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/19/2006
sale postponements be made available
as Instrument No. 06 2322887 in book ---,
to you and to the public, as a courtesy to
page --- The subject Deed of Trust was
those not present at the sale. If you wish
modified by Loan Modifications recorded as
to learn whether your sale date has been
Instrument 20081952248 and recorded on
postponed, and, if applicable, the resched-
11/04/2008 and Instrument 20100409455
uled time and date for the sale of this prop-
and recorded on 03/25/2010. of Official Re-
erty, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit
cords in the office of the Recorder of Los
this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.
Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:
com, using the file number assigned to this
2/26/2014 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Be-
case 2012-02382. Information about post-
hind the fountain located in Civic Center
ponements that are very short in duration
Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA
or that occur close in time to the scheduled
91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other
sale may not immediately be reflected in
charges: $393,232.14 The property here-
the telephone information or on the Internet
tofore is being sold “as is.” The street Ad-
Web site. The best way to verify postpone-
dress or other common designation of real
ment information is to attend the scheduled
property is purported to be: 1434 Strozier
sale. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO
Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733 Legal
COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION
Description: As more fully described on said
OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT
Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 8116-008-028 The
PURPOSE. Date: 1/21/2014 Integrated
undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability
Lender Services, a Delaware Corporation,
for any incorrectness of the street address
as Trustee 2411 West La Palma Avenue,
or other common designation, if any, shown
Suite 350 – Bldg. 1 Anaheim, California
above. If no street address or other com-
92801 (800) 232-8787 For Sale Information
mon designation is shown, directions to the
please call: (714) 573-1965 Loretta Echols,
location of the property may be obtained by
Assistant Vice President P1079848 2/5,
sending a written request to the beneficiary
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within 10 days of the date of first publica-
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
February 19, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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 consented 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
EXTENDED NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs The City is seeking applications for the 2014-2015 program year for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME and Emergency Shelter Grant) funds. These programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are administered by the City through its entitlement status. For funding consideration, all proposed programs and/or projects must meet the CDBG, HOME or ESG eligibility requirements. Organizations that provide activities that primarily benefit low and moderate-income El Monte residents and that meet the City’s 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan priority needs are encouraged to apply. Applications and instructions for completing the application are available on the City website at http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us. Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at the City of El Monte Economic Development Department – Housing Division at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte CA 91731. Applications received after the February 10, 2014 deadline will not be accepted. It is the intent of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you should need special assistance, please contact Diane Cotto, Housing Consultant at (626) 580-2078, 711 Relay at (626) 580-2078, or via e-mail at dcotto@elmonteca.gov TDD/Voice (626) 580-2078. CITY CONTACT:
For more information, contact Diane Cotto, Housing Consultant at (626) 580-2078 or dcotto@elmonteca.gov.
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February 12, 2014
PUBLISHED:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit No. 01-13
REQUEST:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to add a spray booth to an existing non-conforming auto repair shop located within a multi-tenant auto repair center. The improvements consist of building a new 377 square foot spray booth to the existing building. The site is on a property located in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.040(9) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
3707 Tyler Avenue / APN: 8575-017-008 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).
APPLICANT:
HIEU LE 3707 TYLER AVENUE EL MONTE, CA 91731
PROPERTY OWNER:
JORGE AND NELIA FERNANDEZ 11111 BASYE STREET EL MONTE, CA 91731
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 1 – Existing Facilities)
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on:
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longing to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following. GUTIERREZ, JUAN Shakir, Mohammed LAWRENCE, AMEER Rivera, Suzanne FERGUSON, MICHEL GARCIA, ANDREYA Brooks, Audrey Flye, Steve Chavez, Ivan Diggins, Eulalia,Linda
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El Monte City School District bond Oversight Committee Seeks to Fill Vacant Positions
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education for the El Monte City School District seeks candidates to fill vacant positions on the Bond Oversight Committee. 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.
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