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As part of the Green El Monte (GEM) initiative, the City of El Monte celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, March 21 with a special tree planting ceremony. The event also commemorated the second year El Monte has achieved a Tree City USA designation by the Arbor Day Foundation and National Association of State Foresters. Joined by a crowd of residents, community volunteers and school children, the El Monte City Council led the audience in planting trees around the El Monte Community Center. “Trees are an integral part of our community and help preserve our City’s unique character,” said Councilwoman Norma Macias. “It has long been my priority to ensure we protect trees here in El Monte so that future generations can enjoy the many benefits trees offer. I hope residents will take the mission and spirit of Arbor Day to heart and plant a tree.” As part of the event, El
Courtesy Photo: El Monte Councilwoman Victoria Martinez, Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez, Assistant Economic Development Director Minh Thai, City Manager Raul Godinez II, Councilwoman Norma Macias and Mayor Pro Tem Bart Patel lead the tree planting effort at the Community Center. El Monte gave away approximately 250 free trees for residents to plant at their homes as part of this year’s Arbor Day celebration.
Monte residents and attendees were able to take home one of approximately 250 free 15-gallon ornamental trees to plant at their home. The free tree-giveaway program is sponsored by the United States Green Build-
ing Council-Los Angeles that planting and cultivating Chapter and Southern Calitrees within the city profornia Edison. vides. All attendees received The Arbor Day celebration a gift tree seedling to honor brought public awareness to the special event. the various social, economic, The Tree City USA proand environTree Planting Ceremony continued on page 4 mental benefits
TCUSD’s 2014 Golden Apple Award Winner: Frank Escudero by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
Temple City Unified School District administrators are proud to announce Frank Escudero has received the 2014 Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Golden Apple Award. Frank and his wife Julie are both long-time Temple City schools volunteers. Since 2001, Frank has taken the opportunity to volunteer and help whenever and wherever needed and has been involved in PTA in Temple City at all levels from the time his daughter, Cejae, was a student at Longden Elementary School. Frank wanted to be part of her education and thought what better way than join the PTA and help
out with school activities. While Cejae was at Longden, Frank helped to create a sports activities program for the after school program which is still in use today, assisted with his daughter’s Girl Scouts Troop, and volunteered every year for the Longden Olympics. When Cejae moved on to Oak, Frank chaperoned band activities and class field trips. He and Julie even chaperoned a trip to Sacramento/San Francisco with the band. When no one else was able to run the Oak Ave PTA snack bar, Frank took over. He paid careful attention to the kids and provided snack items they liked best. He continues to volunteer at Oak whenever called on
2014 Golden Apple Award Winner, Frank Escudero with Cejae and Julie. Golden Apple Award continued on page 14
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City of El Monte Aquatic Center Honored at 5th Annual Energy Awards Luncheon This past winter, the City of El Monte was recognized by the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership for the El Monte Aquatic Center Natural Gas Savings Project. It has been the goal of the City of El Monte Aquatic Center to become a leader in energy efficiency. Through the Energy Wise Partnership the Aquatic Center was able to acquire a one-time incentive payment of $15,723 to purchase pool covers for all bodies of water including indoor pool, outdoor pool and slide pool. Through this program the estimated energy savings is 18,407 therms a year with an estimated utility savings of $11,965 equivalent to an annual natural gas usage of 31 homes. The City of El Monte was the first City to be recognized for the Natural Gas Saving Project. Congratulations El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for continually seeking opportunities to become more energy efficient!
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Children’s Hospital BLOOD & TOY DRIVE SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH 8:00 a.m. Yoga with Ruby Rose Sanchez 9:00 a.m. Empowerment & Self Protection with Master Monique Boore of USA Taekwondo 9:30 a.m. Kickboxing with Master Monique Boore of USA Taekwondo
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Every year Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases treats 1,100 new cancer patients. Every month Children’s Hospital Los Angeles needs 2,000 units of blood to help treat its patients. Please help this life-saving cause by donating blood!
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All Donors will receive a gift certificate and t-shirt. To make an appointment, sign up with your department representative. For more information, please contact Maria Sepulveda (626) 580-2210. Valid photo identification is required to donate. (City employees may present City-issued photo ID.) Juice and fruit will be available. Enjoy Baby Bros Pizza for lunch at 11:30 a.m. THERE WILL ALSO BE GREAT DOOR PRIZES!
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Spring has arrived! How fortunate we are to have such beautiful weather. If you work inside, for most of the day, you might want to find a fun way to get some exercise. A good way to get exercise is to dance. The City of EL Monte Parks and Recreation and Community Services Department is offering LINE DANCING classes for ages 17 and over. There is a beginner class for those with no dance experience, an Intermediate class and an advanced class (instructor approval required). The classes are held in the evening and there is a fee for the eight week class. For further information contact the Jack Crippen Senior Center at 626-5802210. In honor of WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, the South Pasadena Public Library, Friends of the South Pasadena Library, the Living History Center Fund and the South Pasadena Woman’s Club will present a program, at no charge, for all ages, Louisa May Alcott Living History Night. The event will be held on Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 PM at the South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena. Louisa May Alcott, America’s most famous children’s author, will be performed by Valerie Weich who has portrayed Louisa May Alcott all around California. During her virtuoso performance, the topics covered by “Louisa May” will include the inequality of women in the 19th century; her famous neighbors, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau; The Civil War; her family’s involvement with the Abolitionist movement and her rise to literary stardom. Refreshments will be provided by the South Pasadena Woman’s Club. On Saturday, March 29th, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm a Community Rummage Sale will be held at the South Pasadena Woman’s Club, 1424 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena. For information or to reserve a space phone: 626-375-7925. EAST LOS ANGELES – MONTEBELLO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN will hold their monthly meeting on March 27th at the Double Tree Hotel Restaurant, 888 Montebello Boulevard,
Rosemead. Networking will begin at 6:30 pm with dinner selected from the menu. The program speaker will be actress, director and producer Cecilia “Cici” Lau who will speak about her career in the theatre. Open to all interested. For further information or dinner reservations, phone Linda Wilson at 626-307-5650 or e-mail: lindawilson@juno.com. MERCI welcomes a new President! Longtime Board Member and MERCI parent, Elizabeth Diaz, has been named new Board President. Mrs. Diaz serves as a Program Manager within the Strategic Policy and Planning Division of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department. She has served as Director of Policy and Planning for the City’s former Commission for Children, Youth and their families and also served as a Policy Analyst for both Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Mayor James Hahn. Ms. Diaz received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California and lives in Monterey Park with her husband and daughter, who is a MERCI consumer. Completing the MERCI Board are: Vice President Keith Breskin, Secretary Linda Wilson, Treasurer Michael Chu and Directors: Bob Bruesch, Christina Cisneros and Pastor R. Sheldon Hess. MERCI has been serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1955. EL MONTE WOMEN’S CLUB will hold their Annual Reciprocity Luncheon on Tuesday, March 25. Officers of the San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs and the twenty five local Club Presidents have been invited to attend. Hostess for the meeting will be the Past Presidents. Ending today with the very sad news that Mrs. Diane Roybal passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 of a sudden heart attack. Diane was a long time employee of the City of El Monte, serving as an Administrative Aide, working with the City Council and the many commissions. Services were held on Sunday, March 25, 2014 at the Del Angel Pierce Brothers Mortuary in West Covina and a reception at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, West Covina. Sincere Sympathy to husband Bernie Roybal and family. I worked with Diane for many years when I was a City Commissioner and she was a most wonderful, kind and caring person. Diane will be missed by many, but not forgotten as the beautiful person she was. Lots to do! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School. by Ashley Lanuza San Gabriel
Open up to page one hundred and eighty two of John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars to find character Augustus Waters remark, “...but the world is not a wish-granting factory.” And the world we live in isn’t, because almost every day, you can turn around and see an unidentifiable individual holding a cardboard sign in the crowded streets of Los Angeles County. This demographic is the homeless, alive but dead on the inside, with lack of shelter, food, and basic necessities. According
to the Los Angeles Almanac, more than two hundred and fifty-four thousand people experience this phenomenon. It is more than lack of basic necessities, it is struggling to survive each day in a society conformed by prejudice and apathy. In this state of living, how can the world be anything more but a dream killer? How can this problem be combated? In all honestly, ladies and gentleman, it is our social hesitancy that stops us from really interacting and changing the lives of the
people we unknowingly marginalize simply because they have not reached the social standards of success. We push these people away from our peripheral vision as we cruise down the street and they tread down the road. We roll up our windows as they walk to our cars asking for cents to make sense of their existence. Simply wanting to live. Just like us. And this is the cold, honest truth. They are just trying to survive.
Job Fair 19th Annual at Dodger Stadium
Come one, come all to the 19th annual Job Fair next Saturday, March 29th. Approximately 67 employers will be looking to hire employees at the Fair and 10,000 local job seekers are expected to attend. You should be one of them!
Participating employers are required to have at least 5 job openings. Gloria Molina, join dozens of other elected officials cosponsoring this event including Congressman Xavier Becerra, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, and
Mayor Eric Garcetti. So make sure you show up early and ready – dressed to impress. For more information visit their website: http://www. lacommunityjobfair.com/ home.html
Obituary In Loving Memory of Diane Irene Roybal by: Staff Writer El Monte
Diane was born June 2, 1948 in Los Angeles, California and passed away March 15, 2014 in West Covina, California. Diane has been a resident of the local community for 40 years. She earned her living as a valued employee of the City of El Monte. Diane was a devoted member of Grandmother-
hood for ten plus years. Diane enjoyed babysitting and caring for her grandchildren. She leaves a legacy of kindness, giving, and the love she had for her grandkids. Diane is survived by her husband Bernie Roybal, daughter Bernice RoybalGarcia, Son Peter J. Roybal, granddaughters Diana Sarah
Angela Garcia and Emma Barbara Rose Garcia, and grandsons Nicolas Roybal, Emilio Roybal, and Pedro Roybal. Services will be held Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 12pm to 4pm at Funeraria del angel Pierce Brothers West Covina Mortuary 2333 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 962-3753
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Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Students Fare Well in Academic Decathlon by Anne Donofrio-Holter Montebello
Competing for their second time in the Southern California Private Schools Academic Decathlon, Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary (CSHM) students have much to be proud of, winning 46 individual and team medals, 16 of them gold. "CSHM entered two teams and both did exceptionally well," said Academic Decathlon coach Edgar Salmingo. "Team 1 won third place overall in Division 3 and Team 2 won the Division 4 title." With 45 teams and almost 500 students participating, this was the largest private schools Academic Decathlon to date. "After our success last year, we had a huge turnout of students who wanted to participate," said Salmingo. "Even though Academic Decathlon meant summer homework every day, loss of free time and an additional class, we still had 23 students sign up." "It was one of the craziest, most intense events I've ever participated in and was an absolutely amazing experience," said senior Briana Mercuri. "It was one of the best decisions I've made. I was able to learn a lot about subjects that I had never taken an interest in before and make many new friends." "I had never experienced anything like it and thought it would be a good challenge," said senior Mia Vasquez. "The experience was a great one and helped me realize what hard work could do not only for an individual, but also for a team." "I cannot be any more proud of the students. They worked so hard for their school and for each other," said Salmingo. "They never made any excuses even though the tests were extremely difficult." Students are tested in ten events that require knowledge in many academic disciplines including art, economics, language and literature, math, music, science and social science. Usually science or social science is chosen for the Super Quiz. There are also three subjective events, essay, interview and speech, that are graded by judges. The theme of this year's event was World
War I. "I developed a sense of determination, dedication, and hope in myself. It was the highlight of my whole high school experience," said senior Luis Rivera. "Being the only male competing for CSHM this year, hopefully I will inspire others to join next year's team." "I am always looking for something different and new to try, so joining the Academic Decathlon team seemed like the perfect challenge," said senior Krystal Serna. "This new experience made me appreciate other talents and hobbies that are usually not recognized." "As a school, CantwellSacred Heart of Mary takes pride in the accomplishments of its students," said Principal David Chambers. "This showing represents years of combined educational support provided by all our teachers. Many thanks go out to them for preparing our students for success." "For a team to win first place means every member had to put in the work and try their best. And this group of special students did just that," said Salmingo. "To accomplish such an achievement in only our second year of competition is both humbling and inspirational. The students deserve all the credit." Congratulations to individual medal winners Mia Cornejo (Silver-Interview), Alejandra Duran (Gold-Art, Science, Social Science/ Bronze-Math), Emily Lopez (Bronze-Speech), Nayeli Alonso (Gold-Economics/ Bronze-Science), Hailey Gonzales (Gold-Economics/ Silver-Speech/BronzeScience), Aimee Gonzalez (Bronze-Art), Gisselle Perez (Gold-Interview/SilverSpeech), Luis Rivera (GoldMusic), Natalie Sanchez (Gold-Art/Bronze-Math), Polina Vandysheva (SilverArt, Music/Bronze-Language, Literature, Economics, Speech). The Southern California Private School Academic Decathlon is a recognized participant under the California Academic Decathlon and the United States Academic Decathlon Program.
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Got Milk Recipes for Kids by Cynthia Lezama National
GREEN BURST SMOOTHIE Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 cup low fat milk 1 3/4 cups green grapes 1/2 Bartlett pear, ripe, seeded and halved 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled 1/4 cup coarsely chopped broccoli 1/2 cup spinach 1/4 cup ice cubes 1 tablespoon honey Directions: Place all ingredients into a blender and slowly increase the speed to high, blending for about 35 to 40 seconds or until mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses and insert fun straw for sipping. Each serving contains approximately 178 mg of calcium
VEGGIE PIZZAZ Serves 2 Ingredients: For the dough 1/2 cup warm low fat milk 1 teaspoon active dry yeast A pinch of sugar 2 large pinches of salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 to 2 cups all-purpose whole wheat flour For the pizza
Pizza dough 8 tablespoons of tomato sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (bell peppers, grape tomatoes, mushrooms)* A touch of olive oil Directions: Pour warm milk into a large bowl, add yeast and stir. Next add sugar, salt and oil to the bowl and continue mixing. Start adding flour to the bowl in small amounts stirring well after each addition. Add just enough flour so the dough is not sticking in clumps to your hands or the bowl. Using clean hands, knead dough for 2 to 3 minutes on a lightly floured surface. Let the dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes before using. Preheat the oven to 400째, grease a baking sheet with a touch of olive oil, and spread pizza dough over baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce onto dough, then sprinkle Mozzarella cheese and mixed vegetable toppings. Bake in preheated oven until crust is browned, crisp and cheese has melted, about 10 to 15 minutes. Each serving contains approximately 600 mg of calcium *Choose your favorite vegetables **Make dough ahead of
time and freeze, defrost and use immediately ***Eat pizza within 48 hrs. TIRAMISU PARFAIT Serves 1 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup of low fat milk 4 square graham crackers 2 tablespoons Vanilla Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons plus 1 teaspoon cocoa powder Directions: Mix Greek Yogurt with 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of milk, mixing until smooth and creamy. In a small bowl begin by spreading a layer of the yogurt mixture. Next pour 1/2 cup of milk in a wide bowl and dip one graham cracker in the milk for a few seconds until moist, but not soggy. Lay the cracker over the yogurt and spread another layer of yogurt on top. Repeat with the remaining graham crackers ending with a layer of yogurt. Lastly dust the additional teaspoon of cocoa powder on the top of the parfait and refrigerate for one hour or eat right away. Each serving contains approximately 279 mg of calcium
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gram is a national program that provides the framework for community forestry management for cities and towns across America. Communities achieve Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a
community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day. The program is established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters.
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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City REPORT CARD TIME by Joe Castillo
Pass/Fail …. The Los Angeles Conservancy is a non-profit organization which recognizes preserves and revitalizes historic resources throughout Los Angeles County. The county has over 4,000 square miles of rich architectural works which themselves are governed by 89 local governments, 88 local cities and a number of County government entities for unincorporated areas. Each jurisdiction operates independently to preserve the historic resources within its boundaries. The most effective enforcement of preservation lies within the ability of local government to pass and enforce preservation ordinances and programs. In 2003, the L.A. Conservancy began to evaluate preservation efforts by local cities in Southern California and issued a report card grading the efforts of each city. The process was repeated in 2008, and this month the conservancy issued their third report card. Whereas improved scores were noted it was also alarming to see how many cities, especially San Gabriel Valley cities, failed the graded review. There were 17 cities receiving an A, A- or A+ grade for historic preservation including Pasadena, Monrovia and South Pasadena. Four cities received a B, B-, B+ grade including San Gabriel and Glendora. Ten cities received a C, C- or C+ grade. These included Azusa, Baldwin Park and West Covina. But the largest groups of cities were clustered in the ‘F’ grade category. Fifty-one cities failed to meet basic historical preservation standards. Included in this group were Alhambra, Arcadia, Duarte, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Marino and Temple City. Nearly 60% of Southern California cities failed to organize, recognize and establish programs to preserve historical resources within their cities. The next time you see a turn of the 19th - century house being torn down to build a new mansion, you are probably in one of the failing cities above. Ask your council persons what the city is doing to preserve historical resources in your city, the statistics say it won’t be much…. Pioneer …. Fielding W. Gibson was one of the early pioneers who came into the El Monte area. He traveled west to try and find farming land to purchase
and through strong determination found a seller in Henry Dalton. Purchasing 250 acres, Gibson began his general farming business. From 1861 to 1863 he was a Los Angeles County Supervisor and was one of 30 members on a committee to identify railroad interests for a southern route from San Francisco through Los Angeles and onto the Mississippi River. In honor of his work with the county and in bringing new commerce to Southern California, Gibson Road in El Monte and Rosemead was named in his honor. Gibson and his family are buried in Savannah Memorial Cemetery in Rosemead and his family plot is currently being restored in a joint effort between the Native Sons of the Golden West and Savannah Cemetery …..
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Temple City High School Dance Teams Take Top Awards by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
Temple City High School couldn’t be prouder of its award-winning Choreo/Fusion Competition Team! The Choreo/Fusion Team competed at the Sharp International National Dance Championships on March 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They won three 1st Place trophies in the Novelty, Character, and Dance categories; a 2nd Place trophy in the Jazz category; a 3rd Place trophy in the Lyrical category; and received the National Champion high score in the Character and Dance categories. With three firsts and National Championships in multiple categories, Choreo/Fusion won the overall National Championship trophy and received a banner to proudly display at Temple City High School. The TCHS Song Team also placed first and won the National Championship in their category. Elated Choreo advisor, Jenny Powell, congratulated the girls and commented, “I am so proud of these extremely talented girls and their amazing accomplishments.”
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Attend A 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 would make the system easier to use by including free transfers on a single fare. There’s a public hearing to gather comments on Saturday, March 29 at 9:30am at Metro Headquarters. Sign up in person by 11:30am to speak at the hearing. Details at metro.net/newfares.
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A=ordable Housing Planned Near El Monte Station The City of El Monte recently broke ground on a 14-acre a=ordable housing, retail and restaurant development connected to El Monte Station. Located on Santa Anita Avenue, the project features 485 housing units and 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
Comment on Metro ExpressLanes Metro ExpressLanes started one year ago as a pilot program designed to alleviate congestion, and provide new and better travel options on two busy LA County freeways. You’re invited to provide feedback on the program via email at expresslanes@metro.net or attend a public hearing. Hearing schedule at metro.net/expresslanes.
Construction Detours on Foothill Boulevard Work on a new bridge, part of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, requires intermittent detours on Foothill Boulevard in Azusa. Detour notices will be posted between Orange and Vernon Avenues. More information at foothillextension.org.
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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 of Commerce Board of Directors 2013 - 2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD: PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Owner & President, Ramona Property Managers, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTORS:
LORI CRAVEN-DOSS Brown’s Jewelry & Loan DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSEPH GONZALES City Councilman, City of South El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment
LEO BARRERA
TOM MILLETT Citizen Member
ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte
JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank
San Gabriel Valley Water Co.
JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
NICK SALERNO Superintendent El Monte Union High School District
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 Daniel Hankins........................................................................................ Community Health Alliance of Pasadena 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
ULISES LOPEZ Vons Credit Union
Chamber Events APRIL 2014 CHAMBER EVENTS
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, April 1st, 11:30 AM Ignacio Sports Bar & Grill 10631 Valley Mall, El Monte
Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, April 2nd, 7:30 AM, El Patio Bar and Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
Meet the Candidates for Sheriff Thursday, April 3, at Noon Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor Street, Alhambra
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Meeting Thursday, April 10th 9:00 am, Chamber Board Room Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' Meeting Thursday, April 24th, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room
South El Monte State of the City Luncheon Thursday, April 24th 11:30 am Ramada Suites 1089 Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte
Christine Knight, Director of Marketing and Membership welcome new citizen member John Quintanilla.
Christine Knight, Director of Marketing and Membership welcome new member and business David Diaz of Day One located at 175 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA.
Christine Knight Director of Marketing and Membership welcome new business and Chamber member El Salvadoreno Restaurant and Pupuseria, located at 3130 Peck Rd., El Monte.
Christine Knight, Director of Marketing and Membership welcome new member and business owner,Dr. Michele S. Colon, DPM, MS Located at 3503 Lexington Avenue,El Monte.
Annual Golf Tournament Friday, April 25th California Country Club 1:00 PM Shot Gun
Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, May 7th, 7:30 AM, El Patio Bar and Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd.,El Monte
Upcoming Events Annual Installation & Awards Dinner Thurs., June 26th, 5:30 pm Doubletree Rosemead Hotel 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead
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NEW MEMBERS in FEBRUARY
El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News photographs by Ken Rausch, also Courtesy photos
Dr. Michele S. Colon, DPM,MS 3503 Lexington Avenue, El Monte 91731, 626-442-1223 dr.michele.colon@gmail.com
Gus Sign 10704 Rush Street South El Monte 91733 626-279-9191 hector6602@att.net
Professional Institute of Beauty 10801 Valley Mall, El Monte 91731
Chamber Ambassadors taking care of business at The Post Pizza
“El Monte Veterans Village” Grand Opening ribbon cutting Ceremony featuring honorary guests Condors Squadron Flyover WWII Vintage Aircraft.
“El Monte Veterans Village” Grand Opening ribbon cutting Ceremony featuring honorary guests United States Marine Corps 1st Division Band which played the National Anthem.
City and official dignitaries celebrate with ribbon cutting, first veterans villiage within the City of El Monte.
626-443-0401 pib@pib.edu
PhotoQBooth John Quintanilla 626-676-3333 john@PhotoQBooth.com
Nu Image Interior Design 2522 Continental Avenue, El Monte 91733 626-579-9889 josh@nuimageinteriordesign. com
Liberty Creditor Service, LLC 10507 Valley Blvd. #405, El Monte 91731, 866-302-3188 sdavoodian@libertycreditorservice.com
ReNu Enterprise, Inc. 9550 Flair Drive Suite 509, El Monte 91731 626-255-9526 chavarriabiz@yahoo.com
Baruch & Associates/ Graphic Design 11401 Valley Blvd. Suite 208, El Monte 91731, 626-478-2127, info@BaruchandAssociates.com
The Valley Mall Phase 2 project ends with the replanting of new plant life.
City dignitaries celebrating Arbor Day Ceremony.
Hard work and dedication is obtained for the Valley Mall Phase 2 project achievement.
“Principal of the Day” group photo of Oscar Cisneros Principal of the South El Monte High School, Brian Bristol, Ed. D., Principal of Rosemead Adult School, Angie GonzalesHernandez, Principal of Arroyo High School, Robin Torres, Principal of El Monte High School, Freddy Arteaga, Principal of Fernando R. Ledesma High School, Keith Wheeler, Principal of El Monte-Rosemead Adult School and Ken Rausch Executive Director of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce.
Denise Klein, Chamber of Commerce Office Manager retires, Happy Retirement!!!! You will be missed!!
Chamber Mixer, Hope House/Smart n Final host Saint Patrick's Day Chamber Mixer. Thank you for a Fantastic Mixer.
“Principal of the day” group, photo thank you everyone for your participation!
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What's in the Stars?? Aries Someone who carries themselves like royalty is about to show up and make quite the grand entrance into your life.
Taurus Expect to be the star of the show, no matter where you are. Sure it's hard to believe -- you, on center stage? -- but you can adapt.
Gemini A secret admirer may make their presence known in quite a charming fashion -- and you won't mind at all. If you're attached, however, better play down your utter delight.
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Be ready to perform both on and off the job -- literally speaking. Someone will be drawn to your discipline and sense of responsibility, but they'll stay for the show.
Crossword Solution for 3.19.14
Leo Your gift of gab is already world-famous, but it's going to be even more potent now. Your natural talents as a word-wizard, puzzle-solver and great persuader will be tough to deny.
Virgo You're about to take center stage with regard to your friends -- mostly because they want you there.
Libra The fun that started last night isn't going anywhere just yet. You may even be due for an encounter with someone who possesses that movie-star quality you've just recently come to love.
Scorpio You have some unfiltered emoting to do -- and you really shouldn't apologize for even one word. Your specialty is feelings, after all.
Sagittarius Don't say or do anything you don't want the entire world to know about, because it won't be easy to keep any secret now.
Capricorn Don't worry about that turbulence lasting for long no matter how mad you are at the time. By nightfall, you'll be ready to raise your glass.
Aquarius You're cut out for quite a fun, lively and interesting evening, even if you spend it at home. You'll only be alone if you really want to be -- which you probably won't.
Pisces After days of hiding out -- or at least seeming to, according to your fans -- you're ready to come out and face the world. Great. Now prepare yourself.
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Car Culture Corner K&N Pro Series Returns to Irwindale by Andrew Paul Bettridge Irwindale
restart dropping him back to finish 7th. With Andrew Porter and Ryan Partridge, both who call Irwindale their
home track, ran nearly seamless but finishing 13th and 8th for their first K&N Pro Series Race.
Photos by Andrew Paul Bettridge
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The K&N Pro Series returned to Irwindale Speedway this past weekend after being gone since the 2011 Season. The return of the K&N Pro series brought in a win for Patrick Staropoli (series rookie). He ran his way from starting at 5th place getting up to 1st to take his first win of his K&N Pro Series career. The leader for the majority of the race, Brett Thompson, ran into issue on a yellow
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Joe Ts Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
Brave New World The NCAA Tournament is fun, but it doesn’t own me like it used to. Part of the reason is what everyone was calling an upset this past weekend really wasn’t. The concept of team is always preached to our players, but in the Tournament when Mercer defeats Duke we see it lived out. The mid-major schools have players that stay for four years, while the Duke/Kentucky/Louisville teams are led by players, with incredible athleticism, who stay just one year. The mid-major schools are fielding the better teams these days. Thus when they win, it can hardly be called an upset. I welcome your thoughts. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Department: UCLA fans love head coach Steve Alford now, but will they love him after Florida blows the Bruins out this week? Will they still love Alford if he’s a one and done in next year’s tournament? The most fickle thing on the planet, besides a promise from the federal government, is a UCLA basketball fan. I interviewed Gene Bartow, the man who replaced John Wooden, twelve years ago. Bartow went 52-9, 24-4 in league, reached a Final Four, and was run out of town. He said; “UCLA is a great place, all you have to do is win.” I like Alford, but at UCLA (see Jim Harrick) all glory is fleeting. Department of Income Inequality: Detroit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer went 21-3 last year with a 2.90 earned run average. He turns 30 this July and just rejected a six-year $144-million offer from the Tigers. The base wage for a player at Triple A is $2,150 a month. In Single A, it is $850.00 a month. Remember a minor league baseball season extends from April to August. Things to Keep an Eye on: El Monte High School Football 9th Annual Golf Tournament is April 18th, 2014. If interested call: (626) 9266108 Happy Birthday this week to: 3/26: Retired El Monte/ South El Monte art teacher Hector Ramirez.
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3/26: Iraq War veteran/ Temple City Alum/Monrovia Police officer Jon Rush turns 29. 3/27: Former El Monte baseball coach Steven Urena turns 28. 4/1: Mt. View standout Josh Martinez turns 18. 4/1: Former San Gabriel/ Point Loma University cross country runner Kenny Walker turns 46. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below) Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net
Eagles Shutout Tigers by George Hernandez South El Monte
Mariah Quintana pitched four shutout innings allowing two hits on 61-pitches in South El Monte’s 8-0 victory over Edgewood Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles took the early lead when Gabriel Moran singled in Issac Gutierrez in the first. In the second inning the Eagles broke it open with five runs, two off a double by Moran. Quintana helped her cause when she got a sacrifice RBI. The Eagles were 6-0 after two innings and then put two more runs on the board in the sixth off an Edgewood throwing error. Quintana got her first win of the season, freshman Juan Sanchez and senior Eric Bautista finished off the final three innings. Moran
South El Monte “southpaw” Mariah Quintana. Photo by Joe Torosian
finished with three runs batted in. South El Monte improves to 2-0 and has outscored its
two preseason opponents 23-2. Eagles open up league play Friday at El Monte.
‘The Mid’ Girls Softball Top 10 1. Duarte Falcons: 6-4 2. Monrovia Wildcats: 5-3 3. Arroyo Knights: 4-1 4. San Gabriel Matadors: 5-2 5. Temple City Rams: 5-4 6. Sierra Vista Dons: 3-0-1 7. Baldwin Park Braves: 4-3-1
8. South El Monte Eagles: 3-4 9. Rio Hondo Prep
Kares: 3-1 10. La Puente Warriors: 2-1
Baldwin Park Takes Two in Santa Barbara by Corey Kwok Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park’s business vacation in the Santa Barbara area this weekend reaped successful dividends in both games for their fourth and fifth consecutive wins, beginning with a 4-0 shutout against San Marcos on Friday before rallying late to defeat Bishop Diego 7-5 on Saturday. Sergio Flores threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief towards a win, and helped his own cause by contributing two hits and two RBI,
The Baldwin Park Braves. Photo courtesy of Joe Laski
including a game-tying RBI double before sharp shooting Justin Padilla capped a four run top-7th and came through with a go-ahead two run single in the comeback victory over Bishop Diego. On Friday, Jordan Palacio
pitched a complete game three hit shutout for the Braves, which blanked San Marcos 4-0 and received a huge two run triple from Justin Padilla. Baldwin Park is now 5-3 on the season.
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
At some point can we just settle on a league format and leave it alone? Or at least leave it alone for...oh I don't know...about the next ten years? Why is it necessary to re-league every two years? And it makes you wonder how much thought goes into the decision by the powers that be when they know it will be changing and they will be doing it all over again in two years anyway? So Charter Oak comes back into the Hacienda League and the Southeast Division, ok that's cool. But Bonita gets shipped out? What did the Bearcats do to deserve that? Bonita hasn't even won a CIF title. I'm speaking only in terms of football now. Same thing with Diamond Bar. Why do the Brahmas, a team that hasn't even made it past the second round in several years, get sent packing to the Palomares League? The Hacienda also added Chino. Not a bad team. The Cowboys made the playoffs the last couple of years but why does it make more sense for them to be in the Southeast than Bonita or Diamond Bar? Meanwhile Baldwin Park has been yanked from the Valle Vista and dropped into the Montview. Head coach Daniel Al-gattas said he was fine with the move and that he was fired up to play no matter what league he was in. Not surprising to hear from a first year coach but after that he did make a point. He said that initially his players were disappointed that they wouldn't get another shot at the traditional rivals in the Valle Vista. And he's right. Baldwin Park has developed a rivalry with San Dimas and Northview over the past few years. Beating Covina last year was huge for the Braves after losing to the Colts for so long. All that is gone with BP being shipped out of the league. An entire new league was launched – the Miramonte – with Edgewood being added to join La Puente, Bassett, Ganesha, Garey and Pomona. Couldn't Edgewood simply have been added to one of the existing leagues rather than creating a whole new one? And word is they aren't done yet. A Division realignment could be coming at the end of April or sooner. The Rio Hondo is rumored to be moving out of the Mid-Valley Division and possibly into the Southeast Division. This is an obvious move to put Mon-
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rovia in a more competitive division but how is this fair to San Marino? Temple City? South Pasadena or La Canada? Temple City in the Southeast? Really? Does CIF realize that San Dimas, not Monrovia, won the championship last year? We've been posting a lot of videos in the last couple of weeks. If you have one that you want us to post on the website feel free to send it over. Just one thing – no profanity. If there's music, keep it clean. We can post HUDL links but let's just say they aren't exactly user friendly. If you have them on YouTube that would be preferred. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson 40.
Mt. SAC Zone Releaguing Effects Baldwin Park and La Puente by Tim Peterson Walnut
Representatives from Mt. SAC area schools met Friday to discuss and decide on releaguing for the years 2014-2016. A proposal submitted by Azusa, Chino and the Baseline League ultimately won over five other proposals. Some of the changes were a surprise as Mid Valley News schools like Baldwin Park and La Puente will be moved. “I’m fired up for any league we’re in,” said new Baldwin Park head football coach Daniel Al-gattas. “I just love the thrill of the hunt. Initially our young men were disappointed because they wanted another shot at their traditional rivals in the Valle Vista, but I’m new and I just want us to play the best we can each
week. I’m just really excited about our team right now.” From outside the Mid Valley coverage zone, West Covina head coach Mike Maggiore had this to say: “It doesn’t really matter to me. Everyone wants to dominate their league but doesn’t want to compete. I like the competition. Charter Oak coming in will make our league (Hacienda) very tough in football. It should be fun week to week. I’m really more concerned with us than who we play.” Here’s how the new leagues shake out. Hacienda: Diamond Ranch, Los Altos, West Covina, Walnut, Charter Oak, Chino.
Valle Vista: Nogales, Covina, Northview, San Dimas, Wilson, Rowland. Montview: Azusa, Duarte, Gladstone, Workman, Sierra Vista, Baldwin Park. Miramonte: Bassett, Edgewood, Ganesha, La Puente, Garey, Pomona. Baseline: Chino Hills, Damien, St. Lucy’s, Etiwanda, Los Osos, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland. Palomares: Ayala, Bonita, Claremont, Diamond Bar, Glendora, South Hills. Mt. Baldy: Alta Loma, Chaffey, Colony, Don Lugo, Montclair, Ontario.
‘The Mid’ Boys Baseball Top 10 1. Sierra Vista Dons: 8-1 2. Alhambra Moors: 7-1 3. Baldwin Park: 5-3 4. Rio Hondo Prep Kares: 5-0 5. La Puente Warriors: 4-2 6. Temple City Rams: 4-3 7. Monrovia Wildcats: 3-3 8. Arcadia Apaches: 4-5 9. Arroyo Knights: 2-5 10. Rosemead Panthers: 2-6
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Panthers’ Parra No Hits Mt. View by Corey Kwok Rosemead
Rosemead’s Anthony Parra fired a no hitter Thursday in the host Panthers 6-0 win over Mountain View. Parra struck out eight in going the distance and for good measure he went two for three at the plate. The Panthers had 13 hits overall as Matthew Campos, Oscar Noriega and Dillon Wehrung all had two hits each as well to spark the attack. Rosemead improved to 2-4 on the year while the Vikings dropped to 0-5.
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Entertainment corner Eminem and Rihanna Announce the Monster Tour
Two of music's biggest superstars, Rihanna and Eminem, will be joining forces this summer for a series of co-headlining stadium shows when they launch The Monster Tour. The tour will
kick off in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 7 at the Rose Bowl Stadium with shows then lined up in New York City's Metlife Stadium on Saturday, August 16 and Detroit's Comerica Park on
Friday, August 22. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 28 at 10:00 AM local time through the Live Nation mobile app and at www.livenation.com.
1st Quarter Construction Update – 2014
Southern California Edison’s Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Segments 6-9 & 11
Project Update – Southern California Edison (SCE) contractors are continuing construction-related activities along portions of Segments 4 – 11 of the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP). Upon completion, the project will provide added capacity to deliver enough power from renewable and other generators to power three million homes, helping enhance electricity reliability in the region and help meet California’s renewable energy goals. Construction Activities – Upgrades to the electrical system during the next three months will include the following: (Please note construction schedule is tentative and may change depending on weather and other factors) San Gabriel Valley Edition Segment 6: Northern Duarte and the southern portion of Angeles National Forest n Major construction is complete n Install aviation safety marker balls (helicopter equipment) n Site stabilization and restoration activities are underway Segment 7: n Access road improvement: Duarte: north of Las Lomas Rd. n Installation of foundations, electrical transmission structures (towers), and conductor (wires) Northern Duarte Several locations east and west of 605 Fwy between 210 Fwy and 60 Fwy in the areas of Irwindale, Avocado Heights, Baldwin Park, and Industry South El Monte: north and south of 60 Fwy / west of 605 Fwy Montebello: west of Paramount Blvd / north of 60 Fwy n Installation of aviation lights on certain structures and marker balls on certain wire spans Several locations east and west of 605 Fwy between 210 Fwy and 60 Fwy South El Monte: north and south of 60 Fwy / west of 605 Fwy Segment 8: n Access road improvements, clearing / grading, and site preparation La Habra Heights: north of Skyline Dr / east of Hacienda Rd, west of Fullerton Rd, east of Gotera Dr, and adjacent to Powder Canyon Rowland Heights: east of Fullerton Rd / north of Pathfinder Rd Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority locations n Installation of foundations and electrical transmission structures (towers) and conductor (wires) Pico Rivera: west of 605 Fwy, adjacent to the San Gabriel River Trail Hacienda Heights: north of Turnbull Canyon La Habra Heights: several locations east of Hacienda Blvd, north of Powder Canyon, and west of Fullerton Rd Additional areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County, including Rose Hills, LA County Sanitation District, Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority locations, and Tonner Canyon n Installation of aviation lights on certain structures and marker balls on certain wire spans Pico Rivera: west of 605 Fwy, adjacent to the San Gabriel River Trail Industry: south of 60 Fwy / east of 605 Fwy , adjacent to Peck Rd Hacienda Heights and La Habra Heights areas: several locations between Hacienda Hills (south) and Fullerton Rd Additional areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County, including Rose Hills, LA County Sanitation District, Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority locations, and Tonner Canyon Segment 11: City of La Canada-Flintridge and Angeles National Forest n Access road improvements and work site development (Segment 11C) n Demolition of existing electrical transmission wires, structures and foundations (Segment 11C) n Installation of foundations for new electrical transmission structures, including site preparation (Segment 11C) n Assembly and installation of new electrical transmission structures (towers) utilizing both conventional equipment and helicopters (Segment 11C) n Installation of new electrical transmission wires (conductor) (Segment 11C) n Major construction is complete on Segment 11A & 11B (between La Canada-Flintridge and Montebello)
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BOOK SIGNING by Eugene R. Webb
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING P U B L I C H E AR I N G N O T I C E D r a f t F Y 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 Ac t i o n P l a n INFORMATION AVAILABLE:
The City of El Monte expects to receive $1,810,187 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $560,157 in HOME Program funds, and $150,906 in Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are targeted for programs and projects that provide for decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Programs must primarily benefit persons of low and moderate income. Notice is hereby given that the City of El Monte has prepared the Draft 2014-15 Action Plan. The one-year Action Plan provides information on the projects, programs, and other actions the City of El Monte will undertake from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 in an effort to meet the goals adopted in the 2010-15 Consolidated Plan. The City of El Monte encourages citizen participation in the planning process. If you have any questions regarding the Draft FY 2014-15 Action Plan please contact Diane Cotto, Housing Division Manager, at (626) 580-2078, or via email at dcotto@ElMonteca.gov.
CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT:
A copy of the Draft 2014-15 Action Plan are available to the public for review and comment at the following locations:
El Monte City Clerks Office, City Hall East, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte El Monte Housing Division, City Hall West, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte
The public comment to the Draft 2014-15 Action Plan will be accepted at the El Monte Housing Division at the address listed above until 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 24, 2014. A public hearing to receive public comments and approve the Draft 2014-15 Action Plan will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the City of El Monte – City Council Chambers located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte CA 91731. NOTE:
It is the intention of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. The City of El Monte will attempt to accommodate attendees in every reasonable manner. Please contact Diane Cotto at least 72 hours prior to the above scheduled public hearing to establish need and to determine if additional accommodation is feasible.
CITY CONTACT:
For more information, call Diane Cotto, Housing Division Manager, at (626) 580-2078, or via e-mail at dcotto@ElMonteca.gov.
NOTICE DATE:
March 23, 2014
PUBLISHED:
March 26, 2014 (Mid Valley News)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED 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:
Lot Division No. 711 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 72667), Conditional Use Permit No. 22-13, Conditional Use Permit No. 03-14, Design Review No. 10-13, and Modification No. 23-13.
REQUEST:
The applicant requests the approval of Lot Division No. 711 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 72667), Conditional Use Permit No. 22-13, Design Review No. 10-13, and Modification No. 23-13 for the renovation and expansion of a retail multiple tenant commercial center to consist of large box retailers, shops, and pad buildings, totaling approximately 107,024 square feet of gross floor area. The request includes an application for the proposed off premise sale (Type 21 – General) of alcohol in association with a proposed full service grocery market establishment. The property is located at the NEC of Santa Anita Ave. & Valley Blvd, within the C-2 (Retail Commercial) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 16.08.020, 17.24.040(38), 17.24.040(40), 17.22.020(A), and 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
10661 Valley Boulevard (NEC of Santa Anita Ave. & Valley Blvd between Santa Anita Ave. and Monterey Ave. )
CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
An addendum (Addendum No. 2) to a previously approved 2007 Mitigated Negative Declaration and the 2010 Addendum No. 1 in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUS NOTICE:
The public notice regarding this matter was published and mailed on March 19, 2014 and has been updated under this Amended Notice to include information regarding a request for a Conditional Use Permit for off premise sale (Type 21 –General) of alcohol in association with a proposed full service grocery market establishment. Additionally, the Environmental Documentation Section of the Notice has been corrected to correctly reference Addendum No. 2 instead of the reference to Addendum No. 1 to the 2007 Mitigated Negative Declaration.
APPLICANT:
Santa Fe Trail Holdings, LLC 9841 Airport Blvd., Suite 700 Los Angeles, Ca 90045
PROPERTY OWNERS:
Santa Fe Trail Holdings, LLC 9841 Airport Blvd., Suite 700 Los Angeles, Ca 90045
The City of Arcadia, finally finished their book; They are inviting everyone to come and take a look. "More Visions of Arcadia" is it's rightful name; Not one, but many Essay Authors you can blame. 140 Essays, 100 Pictures, a lot of memories, makes it fine; If you choose to buy one, an Essay Author will sign. This book is entertaining, and I'm sure you'll be proud; You can read it to yourself or to others out loud.
Rosemead City Hall 8838 Valley Blvd. Rosemead
I'm grateful as one of my poems is in the book to share; I'm so happy to be a part of this project, I'll be there. November 17 at 1:00-3:00 p.m., we hope to see your face; Church of the Good Shepherd in Arcadia is the place. If not knowing where, I sure don't want you to guess; At 400 Duarte Road is the well known address. Hope you come to the one community, one book event; I can assure you that it will be a good time well spent. It's going to be an afternoon of entertainment and fun; We're going to be looking forward to seeing everyone. But there is one thing I do want you all to understand; You'll be part of Arcadia History and that's grand.
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City of El Monte as Successor Agency to the El Monte Community Redevelopment Agency 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, Ca 91731 DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall East Council Chambers 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 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 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-
property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN-
13-562129-JP Order No.: 130109775-CA-
ER: The sale date shown on this notice of
MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
sale may be postponed one or more times
DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/2005. UN-
by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or
LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT
a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the
YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT
California Civil Code. The law requires that
A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-
information about trustee sale postpone-
PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE
ments be made available to you and to the
PROCEEDING
YOU
public, as a courtesy to those not present
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
at the sale. If you wish to learn whether
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
your sale date has been postponed, and, if
cashier’s check drawn on a state or na-
applicable, the rescheduled time and date
tional bank, check drawn by state or federal
for the sale of this property, you may call
credit union, or a check drawn by a state
714-730-2727 for information regarding the
or federal savings and loan association, or
trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site
savings association, or savings bank speci-
http://www.qualityloan.com , using the
fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code
file number assigned to this foreclosure by
and authorized to do business in this state,
the Trustee: CA-13-562129-JP . Informa-
will be held by duly appointed trustee. The
tion about postponements that are very
sale will be made, but without covenant or
short in duration or that occur close in time
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
to the scheduled sale may not immediately
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
be reflected in the telephone information or
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
on the Internet Web site. The best way to
secured by the Deed of Trust, with inter-
verify postponement information is to at-
est and late charges thereon, as provided
tend the scheduled sale. The undersigned
in the note(s), advances, under the terms
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-
of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees,
rectness of the property address or other
charges and expenses of the Trustee for
common designation, if any, shown herein.
the total amount (at the time of the initial
If no street address or other common desig-
publication of the Notice of Sale) reason-
nation is shown, directions to the location of
ably estimated to be set forth below. The
the property may be obtained by sending a
amount may be greater on the day of
written request to the beneficiary within 10
sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID
days of the date of first publication of this
LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to
Trustor(s): JUAN R DIAZ, A SINGLE MAN
convey title for any reason, the success-
Recorded: 8/30/2005 as Instrument No. 05
ful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy
2083942 of Official Records in the office of
shall be the return of monies paid to the
the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County,
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall
California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2014 at 11:00
have no further recourse. If the sale is
AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser
at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA
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: $244,068.51 The purported prop-
shall have no further recourse against
erty address is: 2548 ALLGEYER AVE, EL
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.:
Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previ-
8107-021-012 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
ously been discharged through bankruptcy,
BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding
you may have been released of personal
on this property lien, you should understand
liability for this loan in which case this let-
that there are risks involved in bidding at a
ter is intended to exercise the note holders
trustee auction. You will be bidding on a
right’s against the real property only. As re-
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
BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR
bidder at the auction, you are or may be re-
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND
sponsible for paying off all liens senior to
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
the lien being auctioned off, before you can
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date:
receive clear title to the property. You are
Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141
encouraged to investigate the existence,
5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-
priority, and size of outstanding liens that
645-7711 For NON SALE information
may exist on this property by contacting
only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login
the county recorder’s office or a title insur-
to:
ance company, either of which may charge
statement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318
you a fee for this information. If you consult
Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-
either of these resources, you should be
562129-JP IDSPub #0062793 3/12/2014
aware that the same lender may hold more
3/19/2014 3/26/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
AGAINST
YOU,
http://www.qualityloan.com
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Rein-
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
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The WSGV (West San Gabriel Valley) SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is and shall be composed of parents of individuals with exceptional needs enrolled in public or private schools, pupils and adults with disabilities and others specified in (Ed Code 56192). At least the majority of such committee shall be composed of parents of pupils enrolled in schools participating in the Local Plan and at least a majority of such parents shall be parents of individuals with exceptional needs (Ed Code 56193). WSGV SELPA member districts are Alhambra USD, Arcadia USD, Duarte USD, EL Monte City SD, EL Monte Union High SD, Garvey SD, Monrovia USD, Mountain View SD, Rosemead SD, San Gabriel USD, San Marino USD, South Pasadena USD, Temple City USD and Valle Lindo SD. The CAC serves in an advisory capacity to our Governing School Boards in the WSGV SELPA. The CAC is also part of the governing structure of the SELPA and shall have the authority to fulfill its responsibilities per Ed Code 56194, but need not be limited to those responsibilities. What is a SELPA? In 1977, all school districts and county school offices were mandated to form consortiums in geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries. Each region, SELPA, developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services. Every SELPA is required by state mandate to have a CAC. Meetings provide up to date information on issues that impact our children and give input on district policies and the Local Plan. Not to mention a great opportunity to connect and network with others. PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR REGULAR MEETING TIME 6pm to 8:30pm Month/Year Day/Date Meeting Location April 2014 No Meeting – Spring Break No Meeting – Spring Break May 2014 Monday the 12th EL Monte Union High School District Board Room June 2014 Monday the 30th EL Monte Union High School District Board Room August 2014 Tentative dates Saturday the 9thor16th CAC Retreat 11am–2pm Valle Lindo SD Board Room Questions? Contact - Sylvia Youngblood WSGV SELPA CAC, Chairperson @ (626) 401-1101 or via e-mail, yea06@sbcglobal.net Note: Translation is available please RSVP for specific language translation needed.