Vol. 52, No.14
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April 16, 2014
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Mayor Andre Quintero offering condolences to the Castro family. Photo by Andrew Bettridge
Memorial at El Monte High School. Photo by Devette Johnson
The City of El Monte is mourning the loss of El Monte High School Senior, Adrian Castro. A beautiful memorial was set up in front of the school for people to pay tribute to their friend and classmate. Adrian was among 10 who were killed in the tragic bus crash on April 10th in Orland, California while he was going to visit Humboldt State University. Adrian wanted to tour the campus to see if he would attend Humboldt or Cal-State, Los Angeles. According to his father Raul, Adrian wanted to major in kinesiology, the “study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relations to human movement.” His dream one day was to work “in sports rehabilitation or as a personal trainer.” A vigil to Adrian Castro was held at El Monte High School on April 14th. Thousands of mourners came to pay their respects to the family and share memories of Adrian. The entire Mission Valley League was represented as his fellow teammates came dressed in uniform and gave tearful
and emotional testaments of their beloved friend. One of the survivors of the crash, Calvin Aceves, told of the heart wrenching final hour of Adrian’s friendship. It seems that some of the students wanted music on the bus, and Adrian offered his music library that was on his phone. So he left his seat in the back of the bus to go up front and plug his phone in so everyone could enjoy the music. This was how Adrian lived his life, sharing the warmth of his smile and making new friends. El Monte’s Mayor, Andre Quintero, spoke on behalf of the city’s dignitaries, saying that the City Council members were donating their travel funds to the Castro family. Also present was Esthela Torres de Siegrist, Board Vice President of the EMUHSD Board of Trustees.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Easter Season comes at a most beautiful time of the year, including inspiring services for all faiths, Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Baskets, jelly beans, and a very special dinner Enjoy your day and have a very HAPPY EASTER ! Many Easter Bonnets were seen at the El Monte/ South El Monte Soroptimist International Spring Tea, which was held on Saturday, April 12th at the Dean l. Shively Middle School. All profits from the Tea will go to the Scholarship program, which benefits students from community high schools. Women wearing their lovely hats were invited to participate in the “Easter Bonnet Contest.” Receiving the most/loudest applause was Sandy Fout, wearing a most beautiful pink hat with a brimful of pale pink roses. Sandy was declared the winner and presented a prize. A fabulous Barbie Doll Display was presented by Eva Stoltz, Barbie Doll Collector. The afternoon entertainment was a fantastic presentation of Live Historical Theatre, presented by students of the Dean L. Shively Middle School who depicted many notable men and women from the history of our past. Many door prizes were won. A Special “Easter Day Luncheon” will take place on Thursday, April 17th at the Jack Crippen Senior Center. The lunch will feature Baked Ham with sweet potatoes, cornbread, creamed spinach, green salad, Easter Cake(or fruit) and orange juice. The Luncheon will be on Thursday because the Senior Center will be closed on Good Friday, April 18th. For further information or reservations phone 626-580-2210. East Los Angeles- Montebello Business and Professional Women will hold their monthly Business, Dinner and Program meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Double Tree Hotel Restaurant, 888 Montebello Boulevard, Rosemead. Networking begins at 4:30 P.M. and dinner (selected from the menu) by 5:00 P.M. The program for the evening will be presented by Kim Plater and Alice Slaughter who will speak on Domestic Violence and Denim Day. Denim day is April 23rd in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The California Federation of Business and Professional
Women (BPW) supports elimination of all violence perpetrated against women and supports the protection of victims’ rights. East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW is a member of the California Federation and also a member of EPW-USA and BPW International. Membership is open to anyone who supports this and other items on the Public Policy Statement. There is no charge for the program and dinner is open to all interested. For reservations and or further information, phone Linda Wilson, 626-307-5650 or Email: lindawilson@juno. com. Sierra Mar District of Business and Professional Women will hold their Annual Business Meeting and Installation of New Officers on Saturday, April 19th at the Double Tree by Hilton, 888 Montebello Boulevard, Rosemead. The Registration will open at 8:30 A.M. and the meeting will begin at 9:00 A.M. The morning program will be presented by Young Professionals who will speak on “The Future of Feminism.” Installation of Officers will follow lunch. New 2014-2015 Officers will be installed by Shirley Campbell. President: Mary Jo Kolakoski, PresidentElect: Mavis Hansen, Secretary: Mary Ann Wesson and Treasurer Denise Rubin. Conference Chairman is Marie Clifton. El Monte Women’s Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd at the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue. The meeting will begin at 11:00 A.M., presided by President Rita Cazares. This meeting will recognize and honor all Club Past Presidents. Luncheon Hostess is Cathi Eredia. Installation of new officers will be installed in May by San Gabriel Valley District President-Elect Rosemary Morabito. All members of the El Monte Women’s Club are community volunteers and members of the San Gabriel Valley District. El Monte Women’s Club is proud of over 112 years of community volunteer service. For information or membership contact Membership Chairman Esthela Siegrist at 626-442-0175. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month, there is no charge and guests are always welcome. Ending this week very sadly as we acknowledge the terrible bus accident involving El Monte High School Students. Sincere Sympathy to family and friends of Adrian Castro. A wonderful son, friend and student who will be missed. Lots to do! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Student's Corner Are You Enough?
Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.
by Ashley Lanuza
What does it mean, essentially, to be human? Is being a person to crave power or to crave equality? Is it pleasure and conformity or individualism and struggles? Our history books, though tedious and lengthy, speak to us about these human conflicts. And, confusing it further, implies it in both the positive and negative sense, through President Abraham Lincoln (power used for civil equality) and Joseph Stalin (power used for the Great Purges in Soviet Union Russia). Modern television plays with this concept, also, as shown in AMC’s The Walking Dead. The main character, Rick Grimes, is emphasized as being confused in season one, then peaceful, and almost indifferent, by season three. However, by season four, Rick has found himself and is aware of his strengths in the post-apocalyptic world. James Joyce conveys this idea in his book, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, where the protagonist,
Stephen Dedalus, encounters both these extremes as he struggles to find a balance in his life. What is a balanced life? It seems that one aspect of your young life is out of tune when all the others are, rhetorically speaking, “perfect.” By personal experience, my own life has been at a surprising balance. Social, academic, family, spiritual, and self-being aspects have been at a mildly acceptable and perfectly tolerable state. At this point, I’ve examined what I have done to achieve this “moment in time” bliss. So far I know, it is realizing that you are enough. Further, it is knowing that you are more than enough for anyone, no matter who you are or what you do. Accepting yourself is where you can find the balance in life, as everything else simply follows. To know that you matter, and to find yourself, is a long and hurtful journey. I’ve gone from embarrassing myself by being overly self-centered to, years later,
frustratingly quiet and timida “pushover,” as some would say. I’ve dealt with critiques at being too outspoken and being too quiet. For years, I couldn’t find that balance that I struggled to find every day. I was able to; however, find my strengths and my confidence with moral support and growing relationships. I am now able to believe in myself, in what I do, no longer shy to speak in fear of being critiqued as a know-it-all, or no longer posturing in order to prove my self-worth. This journey is ongoing, however. These passions might recede or mute, based on a turn-ofevents. Interests, thoughts and beliefs may change. It is an ongoing and lengthy road to find you, the me-myselfand-I entity. However, it is important to remind yourself that you are more than enough, more than anyone could have possibly imagined. And when you know that, well...everything should fall into place like a game of dominos.
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Grab your market basket and visit the San Gabriel Farmers’ Market at Vincent Lugo Park located at the corner of Wells and Ramona Streets. Sterling Farmers Markets, which produces farmers' markets in several local cities, will operate the event. The market will kick off was Thursday, April 3 with a ribbon. San Gabriel's first farmers' market in a decade will be held weekly on Thursdays from 4 – 8:00 p.m., April 3 through September 25. Each week you can expect to find certified growers, artisan foods and desserts and hot food.
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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chalk Talk EVERY STUDENT, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY
Adult School Hosts Brazilian Delegation by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Calling it "an excellent opportunity for both the school and international visitors to share information and experiences in an effort to develop relationships that will strengthen global understanding and respect," the U.S. Department of State's International Vis-
itors Leadership Program arranged a visit to the El Monte-Rosemead Adult School by a Brazilian education leadership delegation. According to principal Keith Wheeler, the visitors were extremely impressed with the school's programs, personnel and students. "We certainly enjoyed their visit and learning about the Brazilian education system," he added.
While in the United States, the visitors explored the innovative approaches to English language instruction and integration. "They had high praises for our teachers, programs and most importantly the care that every member of the staff demonstrates toward our students," said Wheeler. "We were very proud to be given the opportunity to host them at our school."
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Rosemead High Student Winner in YoungArts Competition
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Rosemead High Instructional Coach Presents at Cal Poly Conference
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Rosemead High School instructional coach Justin Lim was a presenter at a workshop entitled Meeting the Tech Challenge: Common Core, Assessment and Technology, hosted by the Cal Poly College of Education and Integrative Studies Education Alumni Group. "My focus was on practical classroom applications of technology with a specific focus on how technology can be used to assist in classroom management, student access and differentiation of instruction," said Lim. "Some of the specific applications included the use of iPads as a teaching tool, cloud services such as Google Docs and Dropbox, screen casting, and ways students can use smart devices to enhance learning." The workshop, attended by area educators, included information on practical, relevant and easy-to-implement technologies that can help with classroom management, the best free web services to support instruction and how to use video to record and save lessons and help students
do assignments at home. "I first began presenting with Scholastic at their Annual READ180 Summer Institutes presenting best practices from my own classroom experience," said Lim. "As the District's first teacher coach in 2010, I was responsible for professional development that included presentations during workshops. It is now part of my job description." "Justin Lim , as always, provided great information and useful tools for the attendees," said Nick Salerno, El Monte Union High School District superintendent. "He represented the District admirably and we are extremely proud of Justin and his work." Lim, the 2010 El Monte Union High School District Teacher of the Year, earned his B.A. degree in political science from the University of California at San Diego and a single subject English certification from Cal Poly Pomona. He is a former sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and served in Fallujah, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Rosemead High School senior Viola Chan has been selected as a winner (for flute) in the YoungArts National Music Competition. YoungArts "identifies and supports the next generation of artists, and contributes to the cultural vitality of the nation by investing in the artistic development of talented young artists in the literary, performing, visual and design arts." "I am extremely proud and pleased that Viola was selected by YoungArts as a winner in this prestigious national competition," said Ruth Morris Gray, Rosemead High School music department chair. "Viola is a brilliant and hardworking performer who embraces artistry and accuracy with a maturity beyond her years." Chan, who has been studying the flute under the direction of former principal flutist of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Bolin Pan, and Professor James Walker of the USC Woodwind Department, is currently the principal flutist of the Olympia Youth Orchestra and co-principal of the Colburn Youth Orchestra. This past summer, Chan was featured as a solo flutist with members of the Youth Symphony Orchestra while on tour in China. She is also student director and alto section leader of the Rosemead High School Chamber
Singers. Her other accolades include a first place win in the Southern California Junior Bach Festival (flute and voice categories), grand prize in the third annual Concerto Competition for Young Artists of the Mount St. Mary’s College where she was a featured soloist with the Mount Orchestra. She has been a first place winner in the annual High School Flute Competition of the Cal State University Long Beach Bob Cole Conservatory of Music and a recipient of the Young Musicians Foundation scholarship. Chan was chosen to perform in a master class event held by Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway at the Colburn School and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s opening night gala concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Her other interests include making jewelry and clay figures, painting and beatboxing. Chan has been invited to participate in YoungArts Los Angeles later this month "where approximately 100 YoungArts winners in the visual, literary, performing and design arts will take part in a week-long program working with masters in their field. These talented young artists will then present their work
through a photography and visual arts exhibition, a jazz performance, writers’ readings and film screenings, a multidisciplinary performance and music concert at the Los Angeles Theatre Center." "Besides being an outstanding musician, Viola is a generous and caring person who gets along well with her peers," added Gray. "She is highly motivated in her academic studies and is respected by her teachers." "We are very proud of Viola and her many accomplishments," said Rosemead High School Principal Dr. Brian Bristol. "We wish her great success at YoungArts Los Angeles later this month."
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‘Time Jockey ’ Savannah Blues by Joe Castillo
Historical Perspective …. For over 150 years, Savannah Memorial Cemetery has met every challenge which has come its way. It has survived from the pioneer days, through city incorporations and planning, population booms and growth expansion. But now a new challenge is being faced by the historic cemetery, the challenge of water and its rising costs. In a heated Savannah Board meeting, the Board of Directors voted by a count of 5 to 3 to implement the ‘Savannah Conservation Plan,’ a water and landscape based conservation landscape design. The plan will change over 60% of the landscape from grass to decomposed ground cover and bark, provide drought tolerant plants and add new trees throughout the nearly four acres of land. The new look will forever change the face of the cemetery; it will be a change that will affect the future of this historic cemetery. But one would think that such an important change would have been well planned out, discussed and finally presented. But that wasn’t the case at Savannah. For over 5 months, the Board of Directors has heard varying versions of the proposed plan, but at no time was a detailed plan with valid cost estimates and accurate timeframes presented. When it came time for this significant meeting and vote, a one week notice was given with no agenda, no plan items and no supporting documentation. At the board meeting, a 2-page proposal with unsupported cost estimates and aggressive timelines was distributed to Board members for questions and discussion. A request to postpone any impending vote was dismissed and an individual vote was called for after 15 minutes of heated debate and discussion. The motion passed without a total cost for the project included in the motion. The future of Savannah was made by one roll call of votes, without a solid project plan and without an acceptable estimate of costs. It was made in haste rather than in deliberation, it was made under political pressures, rather than for the good of Savannah. The families that have loved ones buried at the Cemetery were not asked for their opinions and it’s obvious that those who are buried on the grounds were not asked either. So why did the board of directors
vote to move the cemetery to a plant, ground and water conversation landscape design? It was a number of factors including drought fears, money management concerns and local political pressures. But perhaps the biggest reason was a lack of substantiated facts and accurate information presented to Board members, pushing them into making an uninformed decision on the cost, effects and benefits from adopting a landscape and water conservation design. As John Wooden, one of the most successful college basketball coaches ever stated, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to failure.” Savannah Memorial Cemetery failed to plan and now has no idea what the future holds for this historic cemetery….
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San Gabriel Mission High School Media Student Wins Competition by SGMHS Staff San Gabriel
Congratulations to San Gabriel Mission High School Senior, Amanda Bote, for placing in the prestigious Notre Dame Film Festival. Amanda received an award for Best Cinematography as well as a 2nd place award for News Story “Connor Lynch Walk: In Honor of Connor.” She competed against some of the best schools that have Film/Television Programs in the greater Los Angeles area. This year marks the 11th year of the Notre Dame Film Festival, with SGMHS competing for the past 7 years. This season Amanda has received four awards for her film talent, a good start for an aspiring film student that plans to study film at California State University Northridge this coming fall. Amanda is presently in her second year in Media Studies, where she serves as key grip as well as a field reporter for the school’s news show, MTV Mission Television.
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WEBB'S RULES EASTER SEASON
Durfee Elementary Student Council Honored by Carlos Puente El Monte
by Eugene R. Webb Once again it's the Easter Season; And Jesus Christ is the real reason. Easter Sunday is in honor of the resurrection of Christ; To the Christians, Easter is a festival that is really nice. Easter does not fall on the same date each year; And with the love of Jesus we don't have to live in fear. Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon; And the way time flies, it always comes too soon. On Easter Sunday nobody wants to be left in the lurch; You'll probably even find your neighbor in church. For we're all sitting in our pew; With outfits that are new. Many symbols and customs are associated at Easter time; Such as eggs and rabbits of all kinds. Eggs are a symbol of life anew; Rabbits are symbolic of abundant life too. I want to make it quite clear; That Easter Season is a beautiful time of the year. And Easter is a very meaningful time for me; For with the love of Jesus I feel I am free.
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The Durfee Elementary Student Council was awarded a “Certificate of Participation” by El Monte Mayor, Andre Quintero, during the April 8th City Council meeting. They were also awarded a” Certificate of Participation” by The El Monte Kiwanis Club who sponsored the day. The Kiwanis Club President, Teresa Thomas, awarded each student a certificate and acknowledged students by stating, “These are great students and they did a Great Job!” On March 27th the Durfee students were invited to the City of El Monte City Hall which was also the 50th Annual City Government
Day. The students met with City Council members and learned how an actual City Council meeting works. They also had a chance to see firsthand how the City of El Monte functions on a day-to-day basis, as each
student was assigned a city employee to shadow and learn more about their departments and responsibilities. Their visit ended with a tour of the Police Station and a pizza lunch at Shakey’s with city staff.
Arroyo High School Receive Awards by Devette Johnson and Bill Yates El Monte
Monday April 8, Arroyo High School’s Kiwanis Key Club participated in the CNH D Club award presentation in Sacramento California. They came home with several awards showcasing their success. Upon returning from their trip up north back home to El Monte, the students past the torch to the newly elected officers of the Arroyo’s Kiwanis Key Club. Here’s the list of the new officers: Brenda Chow, President; Jayleen To, VP at Large; Jullian Chan, VP of Communications; Jacky Ye, VP of Records; David Lor, Secretary; Alan Tran, Treasurer; Michelle Yee, Historian; Michelle Ng, Historian; Stephanie Li, Divisional Position; Vince Nguyen, D35WLTG; and Cheri Lee, Advisor. Congratulation to all the winners and continued success in the future. Above: Arroyo High School Key Club. Below: Key Club Cheri Lee, past and present officers and, Bill Yates. Photos courtesy of Bill Yates
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Adrian Memorial continued from page 1
Heart Divine still understands those cares of your and mine. Not only understands, but day by day, lives with us while we tread the earthly way, bears with us all our weariness, and feels the shadow of the faintest cloud that steals across our sunshine, even learns again the depth and bitterness of human pain. There is no sorrow that He will not share; No cross, no burden for our hearts to bear without His help; no care of ours too small to cast on Jesus; Let us tell Him all, Lay at His Feet the story of our woes, and in His sympathy find sweet repose. (Author Unknown)
Above: Castro family in grief and mourning the loss of Adrian. Below: Students and the community gather to remember Adrian with a candlelight vigil. Photos by Andrew Bettridge
The Mid Valley News offers our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the Castro family and to all of the families that were affected by this tragic event. If you would like to help with funeral expenses for Adrian, donations can be made to: www.youcaring. com/memorial-fundraiser/ adrian-castro-funderal funds/164305.
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Kiwanis Honors Oak Avenue Intermediate School Students by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized four outstanding students from Oak Avenue Intermediate School. Accompanying the students were Oak teachers Mr. Aaron Loomis and Mrs. Winnie Joe. Jakob is 12 years old and has a younger sister. He likes to cook and play hockey. Jakob said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are the nice teachers, the great opportunities for students to succeed, and the safe school.” The best thing that ever happened was going to Paris, France and London, England last summer with People To People. Personal goals are to help homeless people, become a better hockey player, cook more complex food, and become better at math. Kristian is 12 years old and has an older sister. He enjoys riding his ATV with
his family. Kristian said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are the seeker team teachers, variety of electives, and the personable students.” The best thing that ever happened was zip-lining in Alaska and seeing wild animals. Personal goals are to stop wars, build a flying car, get a 4.o GPA for the 7th grade, to exercise more, and visit his dad more often. Stephanie is 12 years old and has a younger brother. She enjoys playing the piano, alto sax, and ukulele, along with art, reading, dancing, and traveling. Stephanie said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are the teachers, music program, and the snacks in the food shelter.” The best thing that ever happened was being in “The King and I”, and marching in the Disneyland Parade. Personal goals are
to lower taxes on the middle class, build an amusement park, get straight A’s, go to USC, and become a lawyer or judge. Charlotte is 13 years old and has a younger sister. She enjoys reading, writing fiction, and spending time with her family. Charlotte said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are the teachers are always willing to help struggling students, the library, the extra programs that bring out the artistic side of students.” The best thing that ever happened was going to the Grand Canyon and being close to nature. Personal goals are to do away with poverty and hunger, solve the greatest mysteries, explore the world, realize her mistakes and fix them, and take responsibility for caring for her younger sister.
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 Mid Valley News, and displayed in the Temple
City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisorg.
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Car Culture Corner Formula Drift Comes To The Streets Of Long Beach by Andrew Bettridge Long Beach
event, were putting their cars back together to be ready for round one at Long Beach. Going into Saturday’s eliminations brought the field down to the regular final 16 including, Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Chris Forsberg. Through the sweet 16 to the great 8 eliminations, many favorites were eliminated and brought the field down to 2 previous champions and leaving last year’s event winner out of the field. Rolling into the finals brought the event win between Kenny Moen and Chris Forsberg. In their head to head battles, it was neck and neck, though each driver made mistakes. Chris Forsberg came out with the win and placing last years champion, Michael Essa of Essa Autosport, in 3rd. Teams have just over a month to prep and arrive at Road Atlanta for round 2 of
7 in the Championship Formula Drift, when it returns to Southern California on October 10-11 at the House of Drift Irwindale Speedway.
Formula Drift at Long Beach Grand Prix. Photos by Andrew P. Bettridge
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For the past 11 years, there has been a tradition the weekend before the Grand Prix of Long Beach, for Formula Drift to lay down layers of rubber on turns 9, 10, and 11 of the Grand Prix circuit. Coming into the event, many returning drivers had new sponsors and new cars for the season. Entering Friday, few teams had already gone through and done major repairs to their vehicles due to Tuesday through Thursday practice runs. Friday practice and qualifying brought down the best of the best, and showed who is still learning how to drive their new cars or compete against the long time professionals. Some went through the off-season doing minor changes to the vehicles, such as wraps or suspension. Although some teams, just days before the
January April 30, 16, 2013 2014
Joe T's Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
Off The Top: Hug your kid...Enjoy your friends...Let go of your anger. If we’ve learned anything this past week with the passing of El Monte’s Adrian Castro it is that life is fragile, dear, and precious. Yesterday is gone and there is no guarantee of tomorrow, but we have today and we should live it striving to be the best we can be, not just for ourselves, but for those around us. Grief Tip: As many of us our praying for the Castro family now and will be over the course of the next week or so...Can you make a note in your planner, journal, or calendar to keep the Castro family in prayer, down the road, in the months to come. For everybody who has lost someone to tragedy the support now is much appreciated. The support they get through notes, cards, and prayer six months later, when the rest of us have gone on with our lives, is gold. Good News Department: If there can be good news in the sorrow, it is seeing the community rally. Even on the message boards, where some of the worst of things get said, it’s been a pleasure to read the prayers and support coming in from all over the CIF Southern Section. Paraclete High School, Norwalk, Monrovia, and Temple City...just to name a few have sent prayers and thoughts to El Monte and the Castro family. As well as individual commenters.
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El Monte’s Adrian Castro Killed in Bus Crash by Tim Peterson & Joe Torosian El Monte
El Monte football player Adrian Castro was killed Thursday when a bus he was riding on carrying students up to Humboldt State collided with a Fed Ex freight truck in Northern California. Castro was one of ten people killed when the Fed Ex truck crossed a median on Interstate 5 and slammed into the bus filled with at least 19 other Los Angeles Unified students. The victims included five students, three chaperones, the bus driver and the driver of the truck. The accident occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m Thursday near Orland, California. There were three El Monte High School students on the bus. The other two have been hospitalized and are being treated for injuries. Castro played on the El Monte varisty roster for the last two years. “Adrian Castro will be missed as a student and football player. He was a good young man with a bright fu-
ture. He will always be remembered by the El Monte family,” said El Monte head coach Joel Sanchez. “I want to pay my respects to Adrian Castro. He was a student and an athlete. He was going on a visit to a university to continue his education. He will be missed,” said El Monte High teacher and
long time area football coach Ted Clarke. El Monte offenisve coordinator Brian Tabatabai also expressed his sentiments. “Adrian Castro was a rock star student who had a bright future. It was an honor to be his teacher and coach. I’m a better man for it,” Tabatabai said.
Panthers Still Perfect and Rout Mt. View by Tim Peterson El Monte
If You’d Like To Help: It is a short window, but there is a website up raising money to cover funeral expenses for the Castro family. Go to: www.youcaring.com To the right there will be a search window, type in Adrian Castro and it will take you directly to the donation page. As of publication of the Mid Valley News today, (Wednesday, April 16th) you will have six days to contribute. Happy Birthday this week to:
4/19: El Monte football head coach Joel Sanchez turns 35. 4/21: Former Temple City basketball player (forward) Danny Jacks turns 37. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below)
Rosemead starter Anthony Parra fires a pitch against Mt. View Wednesday.Photo by Tim Peterson
Rosemead continued its run through the Mission Valley League with a 19-3 rout of Mt. View Wednesday to improve to 6-0 in league. The Panthers pounded out 16 hits in all. They racked up 9 runs in the first inning and never looked back. Matthew
Campos led the hit brigade with four hits and six RBI. Marcus Gomez added three hits and three ribbies and Jack Holguin, Dominic Correa and Armani Garcia all had a pair of hits. Garcia also drove in three runs. Anthony Parra started and
pitched into the fourth inning before giving way to Correa who finished up. Rosemead scored in every inning except the third. Rosemead is 7-6 overall. Mt. View dropped to 1-3 in league and 1-7 overall.
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
I don't care whether it's D-1, D-2, D-3, or NAIA, if a high school player is moving on to college to play at the next level, it's a good thing. Especially if the institution is going to pay for your education. All the player has to do is suit up and play the a game that he loves. How is this bad? Again I didn't understand all the derogatory comments on our board regarding the five El Rancho players that signed to play football in college. Just congratulate them, and say job well done. So I'm going to do just that. To Ryan Araujo, Javier Carrillo, David Ramos, Jesus Verduzco and Adrien Perez, great job, congrats and good luck in your future. Well deserved. Vinnie Lopez has brought a new level of excitement to El Rancho. Lopez and his staff are committed to getting his players to college and bringing the program back. “We know we're chasing a big dog in the league in La Serna and we need to find a way to catch them,” Lopez said. Monday Night Football is just one of the things Lopez is bringing to the program. In a couple of weeks, the Dons will be out under the lights from 6:30 – 8:30 every Monday night on the football field. They're ready for some football! Association rule or no association rule West Covina, Covina and Bonita were out throwing on Saturday. At this point, it's no association rule. Nobody seems to know anything about it. One of the coaches at the Saturday toss told me, “You can even throw on Sunday if you want.” Who looked good? Well keeping in mind that it's April, everybody looked OK. At Bonita, Cody Brazzill will be stepping in for Tanner Diebold while at West Covina, Drew Gomez looks like the guy to start for the graduated Henry Tarin. But does West Covina really throw the ball anyway? Covina assistant Dominic Angelo was happy. Head coach Joe Brown gave him a shirt before the Saturday morning toss. Sometimes that's all it takes. Note to head coaches: keep your assistants happy. Had a conversation with Baldwin Park HC Daniel Al-gattas on Saturday afternoon. He's pumped and ready to go. The Braves have over 100 kids total in the football program including some major difference makers returning on offense. Receiver Jayson
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Miller (65 receptions, 1068 yards), receiver Raymen Barraza (75 receptions, 110 yards) and running back Malik Abston (44 carries, 351 yards in six games) are all back in the fold. The Braves will be running a New Orleans Saints style west coast offense. “With all those athletes it should be a good offense for us,” Al-Gattas said. “Everybody including the parents are excited about this season. We changed our schedule a little bit but we do have Northview. The kids are wanting to play against former HC Chris Williams.” Williams is now the OC for the Vikings. Interesting matchup. The Braves also have a transfer coming in that will further bolster the offense. I'll let you know who it is... on Tuesday. When is 30 points not enough? When it's Arena Football. The LA KISS scored 30 and still came up ten short. They were stopped four times inside the five-yard line. Shout it out Loud! The KISS need some points. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson 40. IS NOW ON TWITTER! @midvalley_news
Also, look out for a special sports section coming soon.
Poetry, ballet, or thunder called down, El Monte sophomore Melinda Melendez looks majestic in her delivery. Melendez took a tough 3-2 loss against South El Monte last Wednesday as she limited the powerful Eagles to just six hits. Photo by Joe Torosian
Arcadia Invitational Highlights by Sport Staff Arcadia
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The Arcadia Invitational was held this past weekend at Arcadia High School. While this has become a national and international event, it does keep a little neighborhood flavor with schools like Monrovia and Arcadia leading the way. Some Local Highlights: Arcadia senior standout Estevan De La Rosa ran away from the field by winning the boys seeded 3,200 with a time of 8:56.55. Records indicate it was the third-fastest time in the nation this year. Monrovia’s Sydney Mosley, who was exceptional
in last year’s meet, finished fourth in the girls invitational 100, finishing in 14.04. Arcadia’s Cravon Gillespie was seventh in the boys 100 with 10.81 time. Arcadia sophomore Phillip Rocha came in fifth-place in the invitational mile with a 4:14.49. The Apaches Shin Sung Cho landed in 12th in the boys invitational long jump with leap of 21-9 3/4.
Monrovia’s girls won the seeded 4x100 relay with a time of 47.57. Arcadia’s Kyra White finished 23rd in the girls open 400 and Monrovia’s Octavius Spencer finished 17th in the boys open 100 with a time of 11.10. In the girls open mile run, the Apaches Veronica Yamane was sixth and later finished 11th in the seeded 3,200.
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Mid Valley News
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-
than one mortgage or deed of trust on the
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No.
any liability for any incorrectness of the
ing auctioned off, before you can receive
13-561980-JP Order No.: 130108621-CA-
property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN-
1387260-20 APN: 8728-005-020 TRA:
street address and other common desig-
clear title to the property. You are encour-
MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A
ER: The sale date shown on this notice of
08375 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6825 REF: Her-
nation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will
aged to investigate the existence, priority,
DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2006.
sale may be postponed one or more times
nandez, Medvin IMPORTANT NOTICE
be held, but without covenant or warranty,
and size of outstanding liens that may exist
UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-
by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or
TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN
express or implied, regarding title, posses-
on this property by contacting the county
TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE
a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the
DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST,
sion, condition or encumbrances, including
recorder’s office or a title insurance com-
SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED
California Civil Code. The law requires that
DATED February 23, 2006. UNLESS YOU
fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee
pany, either of which may charge you a fee
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF
information about trustee sale postpone-
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR
and of the trusts created by said Deed of
for this information. If you consult either of
THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU
ments be made available to you and to the
PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUB-
Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums
these resources, you should be aware that
SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
public, as a courtesy to those not present
LIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-
of the note(s) secured by said Deed of
the same lender may hold more than one
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
at the sale. If you wish to learn whether
TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-
Trust. The total amount of the unpaid bal-
mortgage or deed of trust on the property.
cashier’s check drawn on a state or na-
your sale date has been postponed, and, if
CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD
ance of the obligation secured by the prop-
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The
tional bank, check drawn by state or federal
applicable, the rescheduled time and date
CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 06, 2014,
erty to be sold and reasonable estimated
sale date shown on this notice of sale may
credit union, or a check drawn by a state
for the sale of this property, you may call
at 9:00am, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc,
costs, expenses and advances at the time
be postponed one or more times by the
or federal savings and loan association, or
714-730-2727 for information regarding the
as duly appointed trustee under and pursu-
of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale
mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,
savings association, or savings bank speci-
trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site
ant to Deed of Trust recorded March 20,
is: $381,483.81. If the Trustee is unable to
pursuant to section 2924g of the California
fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code
http://www.qualityloan.com , using the
2006, as Inst. No. 06 0583504 in book XX,
convey title for any reason, the successful
Civil Code. The law requires that informa-
and authorized to do business in this state,
file number assigned to this foreclosure by
page XX of Official Records in the office of
bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be
tion about trustee sale postponements be
will be held by duly appointed trustee. The
the Trustee: CA-13-561980-JP . Informa-
the County Recorder of Los Angeles Coun-
the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and
made available to you and to the public, as
sale will be made, but without covenant or
tion about postponements that are very
ty, State of California, executed by Medvin
the successful bidder shall have no further
a courtesy to those not present at the sale.
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
short in duration or that occur close in time
Hernandez, A Married Man As His Sole and
recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed
If you wish to learn whether your sale date
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
to the scheduled sale may not immediately
Separate Property, will sell at public auction
of Trust heretofore executed and delivered
has been postponed, and, if applicable, the
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
be reflected in the telephone information or
to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check
to the undersigned a written declaration of
rescheduled time and date for the sale of
secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest
on the Internet Web site. The best way to
drawn on a state or national bank, a check
Default and Demand for Sale, and a written
this property, you may call (619)590-1221
and late charges thereon, as provided in the
verify postponement information is to at-
drawn by a state or federal credit union, or
Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The
or visit the internet website www.dlppllc.
note(s), advances, under the terms of the
tend the scheduled sale. The undersigned
a check drawn by a state or federal savings
undersigned caused said Notice of Default
com, using the file number assigned to this
Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charg-
Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-
and loan association, savings association,
and Election to Sell to be recorded in the
case 1387260-20. Information about post-
es and expenses of the Trustee for the total
rectness of the property address or other
or savings bank specified in section 5102
county where the real property is located.
ponements that are very short in duration
amount (at the time of the initial publication
common designation, if any, shown herein.
of the financial code and authorized to do
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you
or that occur close in time to the scheduled
of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated
If no street address or other common desig-
business in this state: Behind the fountain
are considering bidding on this property
sale may not immediately be reflected in
to be set forth below. The amount may be
nation is shown, directions to the location of
located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Cen-
lien, you should understand that there are
the telephone information or on the Internet
greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY
the property may be obtained by sending a
ter Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title
risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-
Web Site. The best way to verify postpone-
MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE
written request to the beneficiary within 10
and interest conveyed to and now held by
tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on
ment information is to attend the scheduled
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GUA-
days of the date of first publication of this
it under said Deed of Trust in the property
the property itself. Placing the highest bid
sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221.
DALUPE NAVA AND JOSE ACOSTA,
Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to
situated in said County and State described
at a trustee auction does not automatically
Cal-Western Reconveyance LLC, 525
WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TEN-
convey title for any reason, the success-
as: Completely described in said deed
entitle you to free and clear ownership of
East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El
ANTS Recorded: 11/21/2006 as Instrument
ful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy
of trust The street address and other com-
the property. You should also be aware
Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 09,
No. 20062580056 of Official Records in the
shall be the return of monies paid to the
mon designation, if any, of the real prop-
that the lien being auctioned off may be a
2014. (DLPP-437520 04/16/14, 04/23/14,
office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES
Trustee, and the successful bidder shall
erty described above is purported to be:
junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at
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County, California; Date of Sale: 4/23/2014
have no further recourse. If the sale is
548 Bainford Avenue La Puente Area CA
the auction, you are or may be responsible
at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser
91744 The undersigned Trustee disclaims
for paying off all liens senior to the lien be-
located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomo-
at the sale shall be entitled only to a re-
na, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance
turn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
and other charges: $492,251.64 The pur-
shall have no further recourse against
ported property address is: 4134 LINCOLN
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91731 Assessor’s
Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previ-
Parcel No.: 8569-012-006 NOTICE TO PO-
ously been discharged through bankruptcy,
TENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering
you may have been released of personal
bidding on this property lien, you should un-
liability for this loan in which case this let-
derstand that there are risks involved in bid-
ter is intended to exercise the note holders
ding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding
right’s against the real property only. As re-
on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing
quired by law, you are hereby notified that
the 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-
either of these resources, you should be
13-561980-JP IDSPub #0063978 4/2/2014
aware that the same lender may hold more
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014090878. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOMIE BAIL BONDS, 11401 E. VALLEY BLVD STE #102, EL MONTE, CA 91731, LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): SAMANTHA HENRY, 11143 WILDFLOWER RD, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780. This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on OWNER. Notice – This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 04.09.2014, 04.16.2014, 04.23.2014, 04.30.2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE BUSINESS AND PROFESSION CODE 21700
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT A PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE HELD AT THE HOUR OF 11:00 AM ON THE DAY OF APRIL 23RD 2014 AT 11310 STEWART ST CITY OF EL MONTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE PROPERTY IS STORED BY EL MONTE STORAGE – EL MONTE, LOCATED AT 11310 STEWART ST EL MONTE CA 91731 NAME _______ DESCRIPTION OF GOODS ALLISON JILLIAN, REED, WALL UNIT, FURNITURE ARMANDO AVILA, FURNITURE, BED, BIKE TOOLS JOSE LUIS SALAZAR, TOOL BOX, VACUUME, WASHER&DRYER,,PIAN0 MARY MICHELLE GUTIERREZ BOXES, FURNITURE ROUSBEL Y. BAIRES BOXES, FURNITURE, LUGGAGE ESMERALDA RAMIREZ DRILL PRESS, CAR PARTS, WINCH CARLOS LEDESMA BIKE, BIKE PARTS RAFAEL STEVEN CHAVEZ BED, BOX, BAG RODRIGO A DEL LA TORRE BIKES, FURNITURE, BLUERAY, BED, BOX.TV WENDY DIAZ FURNITURE, FRIDGE, BED, SPEAKER, ELECTRONICS THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 21700 ET SAQ OF THE BUSINESS & PROFESSION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AUCTIONEER’S NAME AND #: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS DAN DOTSON BLA6401723 DATED: April 4, 2014 by: JOANNA DEL REAL 04-09-2014
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2014100499. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PASADENA GRAPHIC ARTS, 3800 CARTWRIGHT ST, PASADENA, CA 91107, LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): RICARDO C RAMIREZ, 3800 CARTWRIGHT ST, PASADENA, CA 91107, CLARA E RAMIREZ, 3800 CARTWRIGHT ST, PASADENA, CA 91107. This business is conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on CO OWNER. Notice – This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 04.16.2014, 04.23.2014, 04.30.2014, 05.07.2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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Recitals Whereas, the Claimant holds no claims against HENRY PHAN for described pesonal; and Whereas, HENRY PHAN hereby agrees to continue to be responsible for his and only his personal assets in return for a release of its indebtedness to Claimant as to whom he lives with. Now Therefore, in consideration of the debt, or receipt of which is acknowledged, the Claimant here by finally and irrevocably releases the Payer from all liability to the Claimant AND However any debt arising, present and future, known and unknown at this time, relating to whom I live with to whom I live with In Witness Whereof, the here to have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written. 04-16-2014
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EL MONTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Robert “Bob” Cruz - President Elizabeth Rivas - Clerk Jessica Ancona - Member
Cathi Eredia - Vice President Kien Lam - Member
SUPERINTENDENT AND MANAGEMENT TEAM Dr. Maribel Garcia Superintendent
Kristinn Olafsson Deputy Superintendent Business Services
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