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personal dictionary. The dictionaries, which were personalized with the student’s name are a gift to use at
school and at home for years to come. Making the special delivery to the very happy third graders were Duarte Elks Club No. 1427 members, John McEntire, Jim Rentschler, and Donna McEntire and Al Frederickson, Past
District Deputy Grand Exgive back to our community alted Ruler for the Alhamand support students with bra/San Gabriel Valley Elks their educational endeavClub No. 1328, and Elroy ors.” the very popular Elk puppet. Each student was very ex“This is our sixth year cited to receive the dictionproviding dictionaries to the ary, which is packed full of students in Mountain View,” resources. said Donna McEntire, Elks “This dictionary is a Club member and retired wonderful resource book MVSD teacher. “The Elks full of information to help value education and we are very happy to Free Dictionaries continued on page 13
Wright, Policy and Programs Officer, California School Boards Association. Olivia Lee, Field Representative for Assemblymember Ed Chau was also in attendance. Nikki Edwards, event organizer from California Food Policy Advocates, greeted everyone and thanked Principal Juan Munoz for graciously welcoming everyone to his school. Visitors were then escorted by students into classrooms to get a firsthand look at Breakfast in the Classroom. Upon entering the classrooms, it was evident that students were quite com-
fortable with the process of bread), a bag of red grapes passing out food and drink. and a carton of 1% milk. They ate at their desks chatSome classrooms offered ting quietly while enjoying activities for students to one of their favorite breakengage in while eating their fast selections which inbreakfast. One kindergarten cluded a whole grain Breakfast in class continued on page 12 conchita (Mexican
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Every third grade student in the Mountain View School District was presented with a free dictionary thanks to the Alhambra/San Gabriel Elks Club and the Duarte Elks Club, who distributed 859 dictionaries to the district’s 10 elementary schools. As part of The Dictionary Project, which originated in Charleston, South Carolina in 1995, the two local Elks clubs gave away over 8,000 dictionaries to San Gabriel Valley third graders this year. Since its implementation, The Dictionary Project has put over 21 million dictionaries in the hands of students world-wide. The goal of the program is to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own
Sixth grader Violeta Gutierrez started off the Breakfast in the Classroom celebration with a beautiful acapella version of the StarSpangled Banner. She and fifth grader Manaya Alonzo served as the ceremony hostesses for the impressive event at Wilkerson School. Making Breakfast a Priority was the theme and reason for EL Monte City School District to celebrate. Local dignitaries included El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero, City Councilmember Victoria Martinez, Superintendent Maribel Garcia, former Superintendent Jeff Seymour, EMCSD board members Bob Cruz, Cathi Eredia, and Jessica Ancona. California state dignitaries included Sandip Kaur, Director of Nutrition Services Division, California Department of Education and Peter
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen If you noticed that the AROUND TOWN column was missing last week, after being out of town and returning to a computer keyboard problem, unable to send Email due to attending a funeral, I missed the deadline! If I promised you publication of your news/ event, please accept my apology. El Monte Women’s Club held their most important fundraiser event of the year, the Annual Scholarship Dinner, on Thursday, February 20, in the Grace Black Auditorium, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte. Scholarship Chairman Lorene Gutierrez began the meeting by thanking the many members of the Scholarship committee and the many donations by members, business’ and those interested in the future education of deserving students. President Rita Cazares welcomed all in attendance and explained the Pinwheels for Prevention: Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Program. Of the many programs that the San Gabriel Valley District supports and promotes, Domestic Violence Prevention & Awareness and Advocates for Children are the two which the San Gabriel Valley District President, Mavis Hansen, has chosen as her main philanthropy and to focus on this year. Following dinner, the Program ‘AN INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE’ was presented by students of the Arroyo High School Speech and Drama Class. The meeting was concluded with an opportunity drawing and many door prizes. The El Monte Women’s Club is a member of the San Gabriel Valley District, California Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The El Monte Women’s Club is proud of over 112 years of volunteer community service That most dreaded time of the year, TAX FILING will soon be here. Once again Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez and Chairman Jerome E. Horton of the California State Board of Equalization are offering free Tax Preparation and filing for families and individuals with household incomes of $51,567 or less through the Volunteer Tax Assistance (Vita) Program. The West Covina District Office is located at 11521 West Cameron Avenue, Suite 300, West
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Covina. An appointment is required. To schedule your appointment phone: 626480-720. FRONT LINE, dedicated to the betterment of Veterans, First Responders and their families will present a community forum for all interested citizens on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the American Legion Post No. 13, located at 131 N. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena. Evening Speaker will be Dr. Judith Broder, M.D. founder of The Soldier’s Project and recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal. Learn what led this retired psychiatrist to become the founder of The Soldiers Project, and what led to her receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2011 for exemplary service to her fellow citizens. Be inspired to know that we can all make a difference in our world by meeting someone who is doing something important, step by step. Gain compassionate insight to the hidden wounds of the war. Dr. Broder will speak on “MORAL INJURY.” There is no charge for the dinner or meeting, but reservations must be made to www.sgvfrontlinemar.eventbrite.com or phone 818-4785740. This event sponsored by NAMI SGV and American Legion Post 13. The HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION CENTER, located at the City of EL Monte Public Works Maintenance Yard on Valley Circle, North of Valley Boulevard between Arden Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, will hold their monthly collection on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. To make sure of what items are/ are not accepted or any other questions, phone the City of El Monte at 626-580-2062. My very dear Aunt Angie, Angelina Kocalis, passed away on Monday, February 10th in Pasadena. Born June 26, 1914, my auntie was nearly 100 years old! It’s hard to imagine the many things that people did not have when she was born, including movies, T.V. and freeways. She was the last to go from a large family. To console ourselves, we say that “She is in a better place.” My very sincere sympathy to her daughters, Denise Johnston, Elva Yanez and Sybil Venegas, the grandchildren and great grandchildren, the nephews, nieces and friends that she left behind. Enjoy this day, the beauty and the blessings. Always lots of events to attend, see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.
Entertainment corner A Cuppa Joe with The Fab Four by Sal Gomez Beverly Hills
A fantastic evening of wall to wall music took place this Saturday night February 22, 2014 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, as the acoustic classic rock flavorings of the band CuppaJoe hit the stage to open for the evenings headlining band, The Fab Four. Opening the evening’s double header was the band CuppaJoe. Born out of the coffee house scene in Los Angeles, "CuppaJoe" decided early on to explore non-conformist acoustic music. While the bands song list leans heavily on late 60's classics and 'lost gems,' it forays into contemporary music as well. Not content to strum and sing usual fare accustomed to acoustic bands, the trio (sometimes quartet) treads into covers by such artists as The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, Emerson Lake and Palmer, The Decemberists and The Beatles among others. CuppaJoe's song list is interesting and divergent, selecting material that is beloved, but not over played. The band consists of vocalist and bassist, Michelle Tyler (also from the acclaimed tribute band, Bella Donna), guitarist and vocalist Bob Weitz (Bella Donna) and Jim Kane on guitar and vocals. The band featured precise harmony and lead vocals and outstanding guitar work. CuppaJoe has performed since 2004, playing Wineries, Coffee houses, Festivals and Fairs. The evening’s headliner was the incomparable and some say ultimate Beatles tribute band, The Fab Four. Los Angeles seems to have a special connection to the lore of Beatles-dom and the Fab Four legacy seems no different. Founded in Los Angeles in 1997 by Ron McNeil the current band consists of McNeil as John Lennon, Gavin Pring as George Harrison(the only true Liverpudlian), Ardy Sarraf as Paul McCartney, and Erik Fidel as Ringo Starr. These talented musicians bring the Beatles musical catalog alive with every performance. From small festivals to large theaters and arenas the Fab Four consistently brings the magic and music of those iconic Liverpool natives to life in both music and words. And it's the in-between banter between these gentlemen that is integral in raising the authenticity of their live stage shows above the rest.
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If you have never experienced a Beatles tribute act before you really should drop your inhibitions and see the Fab Four. The Bea-
tles had that special magic and charm and coupled with their talent as singers and songwriters there may Cuppa Joe continued on page 14
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PRESTON CASTLE by Joe Castillo
Reform School …. How times have changed. In today’s state budget crisis, the California Prison System is being overhauled even though there are more inmates than ever before. But the prison system had its own unique set of problems going back to the 1880s’. Back in those days if a boy was convicted of a crime, even petty, he was sentenced to a high-security facility such as San Quentin and Folsom State Prisons. Even though he was a minor, he was placed into the same facility as adults who had committed much more violent crimes. In 1889, State Legislator Edward Preston introduced a bill to establish an institution which would reform young criminals rather than just imprison them. This represented a new progressive movement in the rehabilitation of prisoners, and seeing the benefits, the State Legislature passed the bill. After the bill passed, local politicians convinced State Legislators to locate the facility in a rural area such as Amador County so that it would not be considered a prison and could offer educational and vocational skills training. The acquisition of 230 acres of land from the Ione Coal and Iron Company for $30 an acre along with another 100 acre donation provided the land to construct a rehabilitation facility. On December 23, 1890, ground was broken to start construction of the building and on June 13, 1894, the Preston School of Industry accepted its first seven wards from San Quentin State Prison. The beautiful Romanesque Revival building was made from sandstone from Ione, granite from Folsom, and bricks made at San Quentin and Folsom Prisons. The school stayed open until 1960 when a new facility was built at another location. For over 60 years the building has remained vacant and continues to deteriorate from age, neglect, weather and vandalism. The Preston Castle Foundation was established to renovate and preserve the building which is both a California State Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. The castle has been the subject of ghost sightings, hunts and documentaries of the strange and eerie variety. As a matter of fact, just standing outside the 120-year old building you would bet your last
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dollar that a pair of young, chilling and frightening eyes was watching you from one of the many shadowy and open windows. Today you can visit the facility and leave when your tour is over but for the inmates who were housed there, only their spirit remains as a permanent resident of Preston Castle….
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The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized an outstanding student from the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Accompanying Anthony were DDSLC teacher Mr. Raul Acevedo and Mr. Jerry McKinnis. Anthony is 16 years old and in Mr. Patterson, Mr. McKinnis, Mr. Jahan, Mr. Rios, and Mrs. Roberts class. He has four brothers and sisters and enjoys working out, playing football, and being with his friends at the park. Anthony said, “The best things about The Learning Center are my teachers, friends, and the great environment.” The best thing that ever happened was going to Knott’s Berry Farm
with his family. If he could change one thing it would be to have kids stay in school and accomplish their goals. His personal goals are build a car that flies, become a clothing designer, graduate from high school, and produce a music video. 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.
Rosemead Schools Prominent in 2014 County Science Olympiad by Rosemead Kiwanis Rosemead
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Rosemead Schools prominent in 2014 County Science Olympiad Muscatel Intermediate School’s Science Olympiad team won (for the tenth consecutive time) the Los Angeles County intermediate school division of the Science Olympiad competition in the Science Olympiad held today at Occidental college. Rosemead High School placed third in the high school division. Both will now advance to the State finals later this spring, according to RKC Reporter correspondent and Kiwanian Carol Mahoney. This year marked the first time Rosemead School District elementary schools participants in the Olympiad’s elementary school
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division. Scoring in this division is different, with medals being awarded to all schools achieving a certain aggregate point level. All four RSD schools (Encinita, Jansen, Savannah and Shuey) qualified for silver medals. The only participating Garvey District elementary school, Hillcrest, won
a gold. Also participating from Rosemead were teams from Garvey and Temple Intermediate Schools. Garvey came in 16th and garnered two event medals; Temple ranked 26th. Programs at both schools started only a few years ago and are developing.
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Book review corner Fireball: Carole Lombard & the Mystery of Flight 3 by Jo Anne Disney National
If you are interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood and an in depth look inside the life and death of Carole Lombard, then Fireball: Carole Lombard & the Mystery of Flight 3 by Robert Matzen is a must read. It was released on January 16, 2014 on the 72nd Anniversary of the mysterious plane crash that killed Carole and 21 others. As you turn each page, Matzen takes you on an intriguing journey of discovery. I didn’t really know that much about Carole Lombard other than she was a famous movie actress from the 20’s and 30’s, and married to the famous Clark Gable. As you turn the pages, the photographs in the book and the historical background into the Hollywood Era bring Lombard and Gable to life. Matzen’s research details just how “highly influential” Lombard was. He describes the love story between Lombard and Gable as well as the people they surrounded
themselves with. Moreover, the reader experiences all the emotions of that terrible night on January 16, 1942 when the DC-3 crashed into Mt. Potosi at an elevation of 8,200 feet, with Lombard and 21 others on board. Matzen also provides information into the lives of those who perished. As an author, Robert Matzen definitely went over and above the call of duty by actually visiting the crash site before writing his book. He says, “The wreckage of the plane had been beckoning me up that mountain for years, and finally I went. That adventure was all the inspiration I needed, and I am dumbfounded that no one has told this story before me. The plane crash is always looked upon as a throwaway item, as the end of Lombard’s story, rather than as a story itself. But it has everything: love, bravery, courage, foolhardiness, sadness, and death.” For me, this definitely adds
even more to the authenticity of the entire book. When asked about doing his research, Matzen said, “To get a fresh perspective on Carole Lombard, I located unpublished manuscripts as well as interviews with principals that had been kept in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for almost 40 years.” According to Matzen, he “spent time with actor Robert Stack, who knew Lombard for years and was in love with her. To tell stories of the others on the plane, I tracked down relatives of many and combed through hundreds of newspaper accounts on the crash.” So, if you are looking for an entertaining piece of history, Fireball: Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3 must definitely be put on your must read list. Courtesy photos
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz
El Monte/South El Monte CHAMBER Chamber of Commerce CHIT Board of Directors CHAT 2013 - 2014 One of the membership EXECUTIVE BOARD: PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Owner & President, Ramona Property Managers, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT
LORI CRAVEN-DOSS Brown’s Jewelry & Loan DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte
JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTORS:
LEO BARRERA
San Gabriel Valley Water Co.
ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte
JOSEPH GONZALES City Councilman, City of South El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank NICK SALERNO Superintendent El Monte Union High School District
JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
ULISES LOPEZ Vons Credit Union
a Taste & Sound of
El Monte / South El Monte Featuring the Taste of our Chamber of Commerce Member Restaurants & Sounds of our Local Vocalists
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Proceeds fund community projects of El Monte// South El Monte Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday, March 27, 2014 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Grace Black Auditorium
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3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91732
By Ken Rausch
categories that has grown at the Chamber of Commerce is "restaurants." With over 30 restaurants in El Monte and South El Monte now members, we wanted to create an event that we could showcase the fine culinary offerings in our community. On March 27th at 5:00 p.m., we will be hosting, in collaboration with the El Monte Rotary Club, "The Tastes and Sounds of El Monte and South El Monte” at the Grace T. Black Community Center. This event will provide a venue for you to sample the various menu items of our member restau-
Executive Director rants, while at the same time, be entertained by local musicians. Also featured will be a selection of fine wines and craft beers for your enjoyment. The cost of the event is $25.00 per person which includes entry into a drawing for a Grand Prize. The official promotion for this event begins this week, so look for those email blasts and solicitation from Rotarians and Chamber members. To date, the participating restaurants are: Art’s Burgers, The Deli Box, Goody’s, Smart n’ Final, El Salvadoreno Restaurant, Vitas de Dulce,
Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson..................................................................................Community Health Alliance of Pasadena Ernie Amaya........……………………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David Ayala...................................................................................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Jody Bush, (Chairman, 2007 Ambassador of the Year)............................................................Citizen Member Amanda Chang....................................................................................................................Kalico Office Furniture Sharon Coley................................................................................................................DoubleTree Rosemead Hotel Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero..............................................................................................................................Citizen Member Jonathan Hawes.............................................................................................................................City of El Monte Lyndsay Jette......................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Carrie Jones..................................................................................................................................Denny's El Monte Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Margaret Martinez.....................................................................................Community HealthAlliance of Pasadena Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Rachel Montes.................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Jackelynn Nevares ...............................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Joanna Palmero.....................................................................................................................Comfort Dental Group Matthew Schuler...................................................................................Southern California Medical Center, Inc. Juli Travis (2012 Ambassador of the Year) ........................................................................................Hope House Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co. Patricia Valencia..............................................................................................................................................H & P Ernesto Villegas............................................................................................................................... Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty
Chamber Events MARCH 2014 CHAMBER EVENTS
Chamber Board Room
Rosemead Adult School 10807 Ramona Blvd. El Monte
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' Meeting
DEMBA Board of Directors' Meeting
Thursday, March 27th, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room
Tuesday, March 11th, 2:00 pm, Chamber Board Room
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 5th, 7:30 am, El Monte-
Thursday, March 13th 9:00 am
Wednesday, April 2nd, 7:30 AM El Patio Bar and Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, March 4th, 11:30am, The Post Pizza 4368 N. Peck Rd. El Monte
DoubleTree Hotel, Annia’s at the Airport, Courtyard by Marriott, Kentucky Fried Chicken, El Patio Bar and Grill, Birrierias Tlaquepaque, Jolly Jug, Tasty Choice #2, Ramada Inn, Tito’s Market, Di Pilla’s, Denny’s, Subway, El Sombrero, The Post, Big Famous Hamburgers & Authentic Mexican Food, Ignacio’s Sports Bar & Grill, Shakey’s and Progress Brewery. We look forward to your support of your Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club, while at the same time enjoying the tastes and sounds of El Monte and South El Monte.
If you would like the Upcoming Events Taste and Sound of El Monte/ South El Monte Thursday., March 27 5pm - 8 pm Grace Black Auditorium
Annual Golf Tournament Friday, April 25th California Country Club 1:00 PM Shot Gun
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NEW MEMBERS in JANUARY Allure Dental Arts 11233 Valley Blvd. El Monte 91731 626-246-1200 drafar@gmail.com
Birrieria Tlaquepaque 10704 Rush Street South El Monte 91733 626-279-9191 hector6602@att.net
Christine Knight Director of Marketing & Membership presents Certificate of Membership to Business Owner Hector Hernandez from Birrieria Tlaqupaque located at 10904 Rush, South El Monte.
Executive Director Ken Rausch, Christine Knight Director of Marketing and Membership present New Chamber Member and Business Owner, Sam Lioulias of Tasty Choice #2 located at 1724 Durfee Avenue, South El Monte.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ken Rausch, Christine Knight Director of Marketing & Membership Welcome Business Owners Willie Quinonez and Maria Quinonez, Consultant Carlos Ramirez from the Professional Institute of Beauty
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ken Rausch, with Chamber Ambassadors: Lyndsey Jette(Smart N Final), Juli Travis( Hope House), Ambassador Chair Jody Bush and Edward Guerrero (EKG Creations Printing Dept.) present Business Owner Sam Lioulias of Tasty Choice #2 with Ambassador Welcome Basket.
Participants celebrate Grand Opening of Tyler Court.
Councilwoman Vicky Martinez, El Monte Police Chief Steve Schuster and Captain Dan Buehler all smiles after receiving their medals. Great Job!
Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation 10414 Vacco Street South El Monte 91733 626-636-8700 michael_tran@us.tzuchi.org
El Salvadoreno Restaurant 3130 Peck Road El Monte 91731 626-444-8474 joblark4@gmail.com
The Figueroa Law Group 10814 Ramona Blvd. El Monte 91731 626-672-0149
Jantek Electronics, Inc. 4820 Arden Drive Temple City 91780 626-350-4198 jennifer@jantek.com
Yatari Express Int'l, Inc. 4338 Maine Avenue Baldwin Park 91706 626-338-8885 kenny@yatari.com
Christine Knight Director of Marketing and Membership welcomes new member Pastor Gil of New Hope Church.
Councilman "J" Gomez and Councilwoman Vicky Martinez present retiring Chamber Office Manager Denise Klein with Certificate of Appreciation.
POA 5 K Run....Congratulations to all Participants......NICE JOB!!!!
POA 5 K Run....Congratulations to all Participants...... NICE JOB!!!!
POA 5 K Run....Congratulations to all Participants...... NICE JOB!!!!
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EMCSD Hosts Annual Spelling Bee by Arlene Bury El Monte
Yellow and black helium balloons adorned the Columbia gymnasium as bus loads of sixth graders were ushered in for the Annual District Spelling Bee. All 14 schools were represented and the classmates of the contenders were eager to cheer on their school competitor. Cleminson Principal Carlos Salcedo welcomed the crowd that included parents, teachers, principals and Board Member Beth Rivas, along with Superintendent Maribel Garcia, and Assistant Superintendent Cynthia Traino. Director of Instruction, Virginia Castro, along with her department served as judges for the event with retired teacher, Shirley Burkhardt, serving as the Spelling Master. While waiting for the event to begin, KevinTran, a competitor from New Lexington School said, “I’m nervous and excited all at the same time.” The parents of Cherrylee contender Anissa Mattes were on hand to support their daughter. Before the competition started Annisa’s father said, “I’m proud of Annisa. She works hard and strives to be the best. She sees when she works hard it pays off.” Competing at the
district level, her hard work has definitely paid off. After a few grueling rounds of difficult spelling challenges – two competitors were left. Charles Tran of Cortada School and Dana Hua of Potrero. Charles misspelled nonexistent , Dana spelled it correctly, and then spelled mathemat-
ics for the win. Charles was awarded second place as will serve as the alternate if Dana cannot compete at the next level. Dana was excited about her victory and will go on to represent El Monte City School District at the Los Angeles County Spelling Bee. Go Dana!
Regional Counselor Breakfast Focuses on Innovation Programs Approximately 100 counselors from high schools throughout the region will learn more about Rio Hondo College’s innovative academic and student services programs during the Regional High School Counselor Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 21 from 8-11 a.m. on campus at the Rio Cafe. The breakfast event geared toward counselors from 25 high schools is designed to create a direct pipeline to Rio Hondo College’s largest student group: recent high school graduates. “Rio Hondo College has been on the precipice of a renaissance as it is evolving and expanding to meet the needs of 21st century
college students,” said Rio Hondo College Superintendent/President Teresa Dreyfuss. “With the Counselor’s Breakfast, we aim to go to the source of our largest student demographic, and highlight the programs and services that will benefit the students counselors serve.” Along with academic updates from Rio Hondo College, counselors will also learn more about Rio Hondo College’s new Freshman Success Center and Associate Degrees for Transfer, also known as “A Degree with a Guarantee.” The counselors will be taken on a grand tour of the new state-of-the-art Physical Education Complex and be given an update on the
Student Success Initiative, a statewide policy geared toward improving educational outcomes, closing achievement gaps and eliminating inefficiencies. “It’s important to give our area high schools an understanding of Rio Hondo College and why it is an important option for students,” said Dr. Mike Muñoz, Acting Dean of Counseling and Student Success. “This event opens the door to communication with schools and counselors with whom we may not have had a connection before.” While Rio Hondo College has a strong relationship with high schools within the District area, counselors from other high schools
in the east and west San Gabriel Valley, East Los Angeles, gateway cities and Orange County will also have an opportunity see why Rio Hondo is a viable option for their students. Such high schools in-
clude: Downey, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Los Altos, Garfield, Roosevelt, Bell Gardens, La Mirada, La Habra, Wilson, Sierra Vista, West Covina, and La Puente.
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FANVIEW By Joe Torosian
Brave New World NFL is considering implementing a new rule that would penalize a team 15-yards if the “N-Word” is used during the course of a game. The matter will be decided this spring during the rules committee meetings.
3/1: Former El Monte running back Juan Castro turns 25 (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line below)
Questions The Los Angeles Angels and star center fielder Mike Trout are discussing a sixyear contract extension that would pay him in the range of $150 million. Great news, but the question needing to be asked is with Albert Pujols making 16-million and Josh Hamilton making 17.4-million, do the Halos have any money left?
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Congrats! To Eric Tabatabai and the El Monte boys basketball team which finished with its best record, 19-10, and its first playoff win, since the 20th century. For perspective between 2009-2010 and 2012-2013 the Lions won only 19 games combined. Prep Basketball The only local team still alive are the Arcadia girls. The Apaches (19-8) will play at Bishop Amat (21-7) tonight at 7:PM Department of Income Inequality: Mike Trout, perhaps the best player in baseball, is making 510-thousand this season. Joe Blanton, perhaps the worst pitcher in baseball last year with a 2-14 record and a 6.04 ERA, is scheduled to make 6.5-million in 2014. Things to Keep an Eye on: Prep baseball begins in March. El Monte returns the Mission Valley League’s top catcher Juan Amaya, and top pitcher, Johnny Alvarez. At Temple City the player to keep an eye on is right handed pitcher/infielder Gabe Juarez...The guy to keep an eye is new head coach Rob Nelson who is replacing long time TCHS baseball coach Barry Bacon this season. Nelson, a graduate of South Pasadena High School, was the seventh overall draft pick of the Oakland A’s in 1983. He played parts of five seasons with the A’s and San Diego Padres batting .178 with four home runs and 11 runs batted in. Happy Birthday this week to:
2/28: Former Temple City DB/WR Matt Moreno turns 25
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Gabrielino Girls Make History with Win The Gabrielino girls made history Thursday night. Teresa Wang scored 24 points and Emily Ho added 18 to lead the Lady Eagles to a 58-39 win over Yucca Valley in the first round of the CIF Division 3A playoffs. This was the first playoff win in girls basketball history. Wang also pulled down 10 rebounds and Ho grabbed five to lead the charge. Gabrielino was eliminated by South Pasadena on Saturday night at home 72-59, but finished the 2013-2014 campaign with a record of 18-9.
by Staff Writer El Monte
It was a special season for head coach Thomas Shima and the Gabrielino Lady Eagles. Photo courtesy of Thomas Shima
El Monte Girls Season Comes to End by Tim Peterson El Monte
The El Monte Lions led at halftime and were still within a point heading into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t keep up with visiting Calabasas and fell 58-47 Thursday night in the first round of the Girls CIF Division 3AA Playoffs. Calabasas led 36-35 after three before outscoring El Monte 22-12 in the fourth quarter to put it away. Tal Sahar scored eight points in the fourth and led all scorers with 23 points. Calabasas also knocked down ten free throws in the quarter as the Lions kept fouling to try to stay in the game. There was a big difference at the charity stripe. El Monte was 3 for 9 while Calabasas was 14 for 27. Calabasas knocked down six threes while El Monte hit two.
Tiyana Watkins led the Lions with 15 but it wasn’t enough
Both teams started slow. Calabasas led 12-7 after one but scored only three points in the second quarter as El Monte took an 18-15 lead at the break. As cold as they were early, both teams warmed up in the third. While Burke was lighting it up for Calabasas, Tiyana Watkins scored eight
points down in the paint to keep the Lady Lions in the game. Watkins led El Monte with 15 and Emmy Pham followed up with 12. Pham scored eight of the Lions’ 11 points in the second quarter. El Monte won the MVL title with a 9-1 record and finished 17-7 overall.
Temple City Season Ends Against Whittier by Tim Peterson Temple City
Whittier overcame an early deficit and outscored Temple City by 16 over the final three quarters to beat the Rams 62-52 Friday night in the first round of the CIF Division 2A Playoffs. The Rams made a late run in the fourth quarter to get within four but Whittier scored the last six points of the game to ice it. TC was forced to foul late but Whittier converted six of seven free throws in the final frame.
Goren Lee led the Rams with 17 but was just 3 for 15 from three point land and missed his last six threes of the game. Temple City was 7 for 23 overall from behind the arc while Whittier was 2 for 9. Whittier outscored the Rams 18-9 in the second quarter to erase a 14-8 deficit and never trailed again. Temple City took second in the Rio Hondo with a 7-3 record and went 15-10 Ali Elhawary and the Rams fall to Whittier. Photo by Duane Barker overall.
February January 30, 26, 2013 2014
The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
Even though various names have been surfacing regarding the open Monrovia coaching position over the last few weeks, search applications were still being accepted through last Friday. Some candidates who originally had planned on interviewing decided not to for one reason or another and others that were extended offers to interview, such as Arroyo's Jim Singiser, declined. Now all of the applications are in and interviews will begin in earnest this week. Former HC Ryan Maddox, who stepped down in January, is part of the selection process along with AD Randy Bell. Expect the hire to be a well-known name. There are a couple well known area coaches, past and present, among the applicants. A name that isn't well known, at least in these parts, is new California coach Kyle Trudell. Trudell, the former OC at Sonora, was hired Wednesday by the Condors and had plenty of football people raising their eyebrows. Cal took some criticism for tabbing Trudell because he wasn't their “first choice.” Maybe not but how many times is the first choice hired? Pete Carroll was of course not USC's first choice and on a lesser scale neither was Maddox. Maddox did quite well thank you wining three consecutive CIF championships. Among the candidates that were in hunt for the Cal job were Los Altos HC Dale Ziola and former San Dimas assistant Brian Mustain. Mustain was actually offered the job but turned it down. So yes, it's true Trudell wasn't the first choice but I'm waiting to see how it plays out. La Canada got its man this week - Ramsey Lambert. Lambert has had over ten years of coaching experience, most recently, at Oak Hills High in Hesperia. Again not known in this area, but again these days coaches aren't growing on trees. The previous coach at LC, James Sims, lasted just two years. It always helps if the job comes with a teaching position but that's not always the case. Ran into Arroyo OC Chris MacMillan this week and although he hates to see the end of the Nathan Coto era, he is looking forward to this year's starting quarterback Chaz Miller. Miller has backed up Coto for the last two years and is ready to step in behind center. Miller got his feet wet last year appearing in six games
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and is familiar with the process. “He's familiar with what we do and knows all the plays. He should be ready to go,” MacMillan said. Coto had pretty big shoes to fill in Steven Rivera and Miller will face the same challenge in replacing Coto. For those who may have forgotten, here are Coto's final numbers for 2013; 229360- 3327 yards, 36 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Yeah...36 touchdowns. Head coaching hirings are still pending at Baldwin Park and San Gabriel. The Matadors, who struggled through its worst year last season in more than a decade is reaching out to several prominent area coaches. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson 40.
‘The Mid’ Area Girls Basketball Playoff Scoreboard Thursday 2/20
4AA Harvard-Westlake 52 Duarte 38
2AA Foothill 70 Arroyo 25
Saturday 2/22
3A Gabrielino 58 Yucca Valley 39 Santa Paula 54 Monrovia 44 Atascadero 52 South El Monte 18 3AA Calabasas 58 El Monte 47 Palos 59 Temple City 53 4A St. Joseph’s 68 Rio Hondo Prep 49
1AA Arcadia 63 Summit 58 3A South Pasadena 72 Gabrielino 59
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DIV 3A Cabrillo 77 El Monte 61 DIV 4AA Laguna Beach 58 Bosco Tech 42
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Azusa Pacific needed a trio of free throws by Troy Leaf with three seconds left at the end of the first overtime, before getting to the second overtime, and an 8784 victory over Point Loma Nazarene University on Saturday at the Felix Event Center. The Cougars appeared finished when they trailed by six in the first overtime but rallied to tie the Sea Lions, when Leaf rose up from beyond the arc and missed the shot. However the official ruled that Marek Klassen hit Leaf on the arm. Leaf buried the first one, got a roll on the second and then swished the third to tie it with three seconds remaining. APU then outscored Point Loma 9-6 in the second overtime to secure the victory. The score was tied nine times and there were five lead changes. Leaf lead all scorers with 25 points, including four
three pointers, but only had six in the first half. Robert Sandoval, Leaf’s backcourt mate, followed up with 21 and was the only other Cougar in double figures. APU Robert Sandoval hit two clutch free throws in the imsecond overtime. Photo by Duane Barker proved to 15-9 overall and 11-7 in ence. There were 1,985 fans the PacWest Conference in attendance at the Felix while Point Loma dropped Event Center. to 15-19 and 10-9 in confer-
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experiencing distracting hunger pangs. Timoteo Tuj and his wife Margarita, Wilkerson parents, like the BIC program because they see their children eating more fruits and vegetables Pictured from left to right – Violeta Gutierrez, Victoria Martinez, Nellie Garcia, because of Lorena Quezada, Dr. Robert Lewis Mayor Quintero, Nikki Edwards and Manaya it. Alonzo. Yesclass offered the breakfast hours before lunch. She enia Rios , as part of a learning center likes BIC because she says it another parent, sees a big activity. builds community - students change. She said, “More Teacher Minerva Garcia is talk among themselves in a kids are eating breakfast grateful for the Breakfast in family eating situation that now. Some of the kids the Classsroom (BIC) promany students wouldn’t couldn’t eat breakfast before gram. She recalled having otherwise get to experience. because of their parent work to keep almonds and dried She claims that her students schedules.” fruit in her desk for those stay more engaged during BIC event hostesses, students who were hungry the day because they are not Violeta and Manaya, said they especially enjoy eating breakfast with their friends each morning. The festivities continued after the classroom visits with the California Action for Healthy Kids’ Breakfast Hero Award presented by Mayor Quintero to EMCSD Food Service Director Dr.
Public Hearing on Proposed Fare Changes
February 26, 2014
WEBB'S GOOD OLD DAYS by Eugene R. Webb
I often think of the good old days of long ago; When I was going to school in Twin Falls, Idaho. Now I can tell you what really makes me sore; That each day goes faster than the one before. We're planning to go back to Twin Falls in July; To join with our classmates in the Over Fifty Alumni. My wonderful wife, Aileen, & I were in the same class; We've been married sixty-five years, hope it'll last. Years ago we would always like to get out and roam; Now we just like going to what we call, "back home". As it's something that we both look forward too; Family and friends mean a lot, now there's only a few. When I think of those good old days that's gone by; I notice sometimes a tear will drop from my eye. I worked as a Bellhop in the Rogerson Hotel for years; At eighteen I joined the Marine Corp, with a few fears. Time waits for nobody, it passes all of us by; Just like a flock of birds flying in the sky. My wife and I are grateful for each and every day; Many people go to work, while it's cards I like to play. We all have days that are as special as can be; Just as fast as they come, they will quickly flee. What I have found is the older we get, faster time flies; And the thing I don't understand is why, why, why?
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Public Hearing on Proposed Fare Changes To continue reliable service of LA County’s expanding transportation network, Metro must consider gradually increasing fares. Metro’s approach to changing fares would also increase transit access by including free transfers on a single fare paid with a TAP card. A public hearing to gather comments will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 9:30am at Metro Headquarters; sign up in person by 11:30am to speak at the hearing. More information at metro.net/newfares.
VISIONING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
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
Gold Line Foothill Extension Progressing Construction on the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension is reaching the half-way mark, with a projected opening in 2016. The 11.5-mile extension will travel east from Pasadena with stops in Arcadia, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia and Azusa. More information available at foothillextension.org.
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.
Regional Connector Gets $670 Million in Federal Funding Top federal o;cials have awarded a $670 million grant and an additional $160 million in low-interest loans to the downtown Los Angeles Regional Connector Transit Project. The two-mile underground route will connect the Metro Blue, Gold and Expo Lines. Learn more at metro.net/regionalconnector.
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.
Remember to TAP Whatever type of fare you’re using, it must be loaded on a TAP card to ride Metro Rail or the Metro Orange Line. At stations without turnstiles, you must tap your card at a validator every time you enter; it’s not valid unless you tap, even if you paid for a single ride or pass. Details at metro.net/tap.
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.
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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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Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave by Glen Maldonado El Monte
This years Oscars for best motion picture are filled with big movies like Gravity, Captain Philips, and The Wolf of Wall Street. We shouldn't forget the smaller films, though there budgets were small and profits small. They had the best stories to tell and told them with the upmost talented people. One film in particular that has been nominated 143 times and has won 104 awards including Best Picture at the Golden Globes is 12 years a slave. A true story about a man named Solomon Northup, who was born a free man and was kidnapped and sold into slavery. He was a slave in Louisiana for 12 years in till he was finally
released. The film begins in 1841 with Solomon in New York with his wife and 2 children. He is hired to play violin for 2 weeks and in those 2 weeks he was drugged and sold into slavery. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor (2012, Children of Men, American Gangster) Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds, Prometheus, X-men First Class) Lupita Nyong'o (NonStop) Brad Pitt (Fight Club, World War
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Circo Hermanos Caballero Comes to El Monte
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by Staff Writer El Monte
The world famous “Circo Hermanos Caballero” comes to El Monte from February 28th thru March 10th. This family circus has been in business for 5 generations. They have performed in places all over the world including: Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, Monaco, and Las Vegas, just to name a few. Ruben Caballero, Sr. says that what sets their circus apart from others is the skills of
his 3 sons, Ruben, Jr age 16, Marco age 14 and Gunther age 5. They perform spectacular feats, especially his son, Ruben, Jr. who is the only flying trapeze artist to do a quadruple somersault. Together his sons also perform the “Motorcycle Glove of Death,” going 75 miles an hour in a cage. The Circo Hermanos Caballero is a very traditional one-ring European Style
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you learn,” said McEntire. “It has information on our 50 states, maps of continents and countries, a list of all our presidents, a multiplication table, information on the planets and solar system and even shows you how to do sign language. We want you to be lifelong learners and use this dictionary to keep learning.” Dictionary Distribution In addition to the students, the teachers and administrators were thrilled with the generous donation and know the dictionaries will be an essential tool for the students. “The Elks Club is a wonderful organization that provides a lot of love and support to the communities,” said Dr. Aileen La Corte, principal of Maxson School. “The dictionaries are a true gift for our students and we are so appreciative of the kindness and generosity shown to us by the Elks Club.” According to McEntire, third grade is the perfect grade level for dictionaries because third grade is the year in which dictionary skills are taught in most schools. Additionally, third
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than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
13-590627-CL Order No.: 130171707-CA-
property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN-
API YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
ER: The sale date shown on this notice of
DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/5/2007. UN-
sale may be postponed one or more times
LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the
A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-
California Civil Code. The law requires that
PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
information about trustee sale postpone-
PROCEEDING
YOU
ments be made available to you and to the
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
public, as a courtesy to those not present
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
at the sale. If you wish to learn whether
cashier’s check drawn on a state or na-
your sale date has been postponed, and, if
tional bank, check drawn by state or federal
applicable, the rescheduled time and date
credit union, or a check drawn by a state
for the sale of this property, you may call
or federal savings and loan association, or
714-573-1965 for information regarding the
savings association, or savings bank speci-
trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site
fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code
http://www.qualityloan.com , using the
and authorized to do business in this state,
file number assigned to this foreclosure
will be held by duly appointed trustee. The
by the Trustee: CA-13-590627-CL . Infor-
AGAINST
YOU,
sale will be made, but without covenant or
mation about postponements that are very
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
short in duration or that occur close in time
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
to the scheduled sale may not immediately
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
be reflected in the telephone information or
secured by the Deed of Trust, with inter-
on the Internet Web site. The best way to
est and late charges thereon, as provided
verify postponement information is to at-
in the note(s), advances, under the terms
tend the scheduled sale. The undersigned
of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-
charges and expenses of the Trustee for
rectness of the property address or other
the total amount (at the time of the initial
common designation, if any, shown herein.
publication of the Notice of Sale) reason-
If no street address or other common desig-
ably estimated to be set forth below. The
nation is shown, directions to the location of
amount may be greater on the day of
the property may be obtained by sending a
sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID
written request to the beneficiary within 10
LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
days of the date of first publication of this
Trustor(s): RUDI SUGIANTO, A SINGLE
Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to
MAN Recorded: 12/13/2007 as Instrument
convey title for any reason, the success-
No. 20072736461 of Official Records in the
ful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy
office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES
shall be the return of monies paid to the
County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2014
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall
at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the
have no further recourse. If the sale is
fountain located in Civic Center Plaza,
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser
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at the sale shall be entitled only to a re-
91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other
turn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
charges: $417,664.58 The purported prop-
shall have no further recourse against
erty address is: 11837 FERRIS RD UNIT B,
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel
Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previ-
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ously been discharged through bankruptcy,
TIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid-
you may have been released of personal
ding on this property lien, you should under-
liability for this loan in which case this let-
stand that there are risks involved in bidding
ter is intended to exercise the note holders
at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on
right’s against the real property only. As re-
a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the
quired by law, you are hereby notified that
highest bid at a trustee auction does not
a negative credit report reflecting on your
automatically entitle you to free and clear
credit record may be submitted to a credit
ownership of the property. You should also
report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms
be aware that the lien being auctioned off
of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY
may be a junior lien. If you are the highest
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bidder at the auction, you are or may be re-
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
sponsible for paying off all liens senior to
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statement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318
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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., ALHAMBRE, CA 91801
21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Wells Cargo Self Storage at 901 W. Service Ave., West Covina, Ca. 91790 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after March 11, 2014 at 11:30 a.m., property be-
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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
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Z, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button). The cast has been nominated for the performance in the film but only Lupita Nyong'o has won a Screen Actors Guild Award. If I can review this film with one sentence this is what I would say. 12 Years brings a true story to life with a talented cast and a great director, the emotions we can only imagine must have been brutal but with Chiwetel Ejiofor acting I was able to feel Solomon Northup pain and root for him. I predict that 12 Years will win best picture at the Oscars. 12 Years a Slave is still in select theaters and make sure to catch the film before the Oscars on March 2 at 4pm on ABC. For more Reviews and up to date information on upcoming and classic films listen to Glen's Movie Review on Sundays and Tuesdays From 7pm to 9pm at www.midvalleyradio.net
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FREE Bulky Item Pick Ups for El Monte Residents
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Robert Lewis and Breakfast Champion Awards to Project Coordinator Lorena Quesada and Operation Coordinator Nellie Garcia. Each speaker – Mayor Quintero, Superintendent
Garcia, Principal Juan Munoz, Dr. Robert Lewis, teacher and parent Minerva Garcia and students Violeta and Manaya gave a different perspective to the importance of BIC.
Dual Immersion K-Spanish/English Language Program
Valley Vista Services at (626) 336-5439 to schedule your free pick up. Apartment managers and businesses with bulky items to dispose may contact their waste disposal company for options. Be a responsible community member, never leave bulky items in a publicright-of-way, such as an alley or side walk. Violators will be subject to citation and fines. For questions or concerns, please contact the City of El Monte at (626) 580-2058.
¿Le gustaría que su hijo/a pueda hablar, leer y escribir en inglés y español?
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All single family homes in El Monte are entitled to the free pick up and disposal of 20 bulky items each year. This service is provided by Valley Vista Services as part of their contract with the City of El Monte. Acceptable bulky items include: couches, tables, chairs, desks, mattresses, appliances, electronic equipment, tree branches (bundled), carpets (rolled and tied), and tires. Bulky item pick ups take place on trash day, and must be scheduled at least one day in advance. Simply contact
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Sandip Kaur, Director of California Department of Education Nutrition Services, asked this rhetorical question to the large audience, “What does success look like?” She answered her own question with, “This is what success looks like.” She referred to the Breakfast in the Classroom program and all of the outstanding nutrition programs at El Monte City School District. Success comes with amazing accomplishments brought on by collaboration between a city, a mayor, a school district, a school board, a food service staff, principals, parents, teachers and students. Wow! How could that result in anything but success? For more information about this and other child nutrition advocacy issues log on to cfpa.net.
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Recycle Used Motor Oil & Used Filters
Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Deliver both used motor oil and used filters to any of the certified collection centers listed below. All of the listed centers are located in El Monte. For collection centers in other areas, call 1-800-CleanUp.
Unwanted hazardous waste and obsolete electronics should be delivered to the City of El Monte’s hazardous waste collection center for proper disposal. This is a free drop off program available to El Monte residents.
Do not mix oil with any other fluids or substances. Do not drop-off used oil after business hours. Questions? Call 1-800-CleanUp.
FREE Drain Containers for El Monte Residents
El Monte residents who change their own motor oil may pick up a free drain container from City Hall. El Monte City Hall, West Environmental Programs Division, 2nd floor 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731 open: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5:30pm
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