Vol. 52, No.18
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
May 14, 2014
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Families Enjoy a Night of Literacy at Parkview School by Michele Earle El Monte
Parkview Elementary School in the Mountain View School District (MVSD) recently hosted a Literacy Night for students and families, promoting the importance of reading and writing. A variety of literacy workshops, led by Parkview teachers were available providing effective strategies for reading and oral language development including Nurturing Your Child’s
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Oral Language; What questions should you ask to ensure your child is reading; Technology and Reading; and The Right Book for You and Your Child. Along with the workshops, those in attendance were able to read to, and read with their child using an assortment of books that were available in the cafeteria. Students also enjoyed listening to a storyteller, getting their face painted and making a bookmark. A photo booth also provided a lot of fun for the families. “This was a great night full of wonderful information for our parents and families,” said Veronica Sifuentes, MVSD Board of Education Member. “The turnout was great and I congratulate Parkview’s staff on a wonderful night of literacy.” According to Parkview’s principal, Sylvia Rivera, the
staff was very pleased with the number of people who attended the school’s first Literacy night. “We appreciate all of our parents and families coming out to support their children and their education,” said Rivera. “Our teachers, student council, parent volunteers and staff provided a wonderful evening full of literacy activities and since it was such a success, we are looking forward to hosting more in the future. Family Literacy Nights are a great way to not only promote literacy but to support our school improvement plan, build our family-school connection and community spirit.” Students and families of Parkview School participated in the school’s first Literacy Night and enjoyed participating in a variety of fun reading activities led by the teachers and staff.
El Monte City School District Disaster Preparedness by Arlene Bury El Monte
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Teachers face minidisasters on a daily basis, from mysteriously missing homework to antsy second graders that won’t sit still. But when real emergencies unfold, school personnel and students have to be prepared. El Monte City School District has one of the best emergency plans in the San Gabriel Valley. Manager of Business Support Services, Celia Carvajal, heads up the district emergency plan implementation team. Regarding EMCSD disaster preparation she says, “Our goal is always to improve. How can we make it better?” Carvajal has a personal interest in keeping all students safe. She has two daughters
that attend Rio Vista, an EMCSD school. Carvajal says, “Our emergency plan is intended to keep all chil-
dren safe and when I say all are my children.” children – I mean all chil“The district policy is to dren because Disaster Preparedness continued on page 9 those children
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Shakey’s Memorial Fundraiser for EMUHSD Adrian Castro Student Scholarships by Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte
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Shakey’s El Monte is holding a memorial fundraiser in honor of El Monte High School student Adrian Castro. Castro was one of ten people killed when a charter bus collided with a FedEx truck in Northern California last month. Castro, along with several other students, were in route to visit Humboldt State University when the tragedy occurred. On Monday, May 26 through Thursday, May 29, from 3 to 9 pm, Shakey’s El Monte will donate 25% of the net food sales of anyone who identifies themselves as a supporter of the scholarship fund. Phone orders are included as well. “Please bring your entire family and as many friends
as you can to support this great cause,” said Jill Nickum, Shakey’s manager. “Plan on eating here or call in your order for pick-up. Just let the cashier know before you order that you are supporting the fundraiser.” All scholarships from this fundraiser will be awarded to El Monte Union High School District students in the name of Adrian Castro. “We want to thank Ms. Nickum and Shakey’s El Monte for this generous gesture for the benefit of our students and in the memory of Adrian,” said Superintendent Nick Salerno. Shakey’s El Monte is located at 11420 Valley Boulevard. Phone 626-3504411.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Hope that your Mother’s Day was very happy. Saturday, May 17, 2014, will be ARMED FORCES DAY. Let us be proud to fly our Flag! Congratulations to the Arcadia Woman’s Club celebrating 100 years of service to the community. In May, 1914, Alice Billings (elected as the first president) invited several women to her home on Santa Anita Drive in Arcadia for the express purpose of organizing a woman’s club. Dues were 25 cents a month! One of the first club efforts was to promote Arcadia by entering a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade and then on to the project of establishing a library, which was approved by the City Council and the County of Los Angeles. Books were purchased and the librarian was paid for by the Arcadia club. A 100 year Centennial Celebration presented as CIVIC DAY was held on Wednesday, May 7th at the Arcadia Women’s Club, 324 S. First Avenue. Dignitaries from the City Council, Mayor John Wuo, Police Chief Bob Guthrie, Fire Chief Curt Norwood, Civic Organizations and many of the of the businesses in the city attended. Presentations were made by Legislative Representatives, including Congresswoman Judy Chu and from the San Gabriel Valley District, President Mavis Hansen. Arcadia Women’s Club is one of the 25 clubs within the San Gabriel Valley District and is a member of the California Federation and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. American Legion Auxiliary, El Monte Unit #261 is presenting a fundraiser for Veterans at: The POST, 4368 N. Peck Road in El Monte on Thursday, May 15th from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Lunch, dinner or take out from the regular menu will help this project. For further information phone 626-4442631. American Cancer Society will hold the Annual RELAY FOR LIFE OF EL MONTE on Saturday & Sunday, May 17th and 18th at Arroyo High School, 4921 N. Cedar Avenue. Opening ceremonies will take place on the field starting at 9:00 AM, followed by the Survivor Lap. For further information contact Kristen Mooney at 213-368-8529 or Kristen.mooney@cancer. org Club Mutualista 96 is
sponsoring a State Line Bus Trip May 18th – 19th. The Bus will leave at 7:00 am on Sunday, May 18th and return at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 19, 2014. Overnight stay will be at Whiskey Pete’s Hotel. $50.00 per person includes overnight stay, one free buffet and free drinks on the bus. For tickets and information contact Ruben Nava at 626-287-3116. The California Federation of Business and Professional Women will hold their Annual Conference May 16th - 18th at the Ontario Airport Hotel, 700 N. Haven Avenue, Ontario. The meeting is open to interested members of the public. There is no charge except for meals. The Friday luncheon speaker is Opal Singleton, President and CEO of Millions of Kids, Board Member and Director of Development of Rapha House International. Both organizations exist to combat human trafficking in the United States and Internationally. Luncheon cost is $26.00. Saturday morning (May 17) speaker is Elizabeth Benham, Immediate Past President of BPW International, inventor, businesswoman and current President of EPW-USA. Ms. Benham will speak on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Sunday morning speaker will be Maryann Wesson, who is Past President of Sierra Mar BPW District who will be speaking on “You asked me to do what?,” a talk on how to persuade people to do what needs to be done. The Conference will end on Sunday, May 18 at noon. Business and Professional Women is the oldest organization of its kind in the world; devoted entirely and actively to the interests and needs of all women irrespective of their occupations and of their status. Our mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. For registration, reservations or further information, contact Linda Wilson, 626-3075650. Lots of meetings, events and fun things to do while enjoying this beautiful time of the year. It is always lots of fun to celebrate birthdays, have cake and ice cream and sing Happy Birthday. May 18th is a special day to wish my youngest child, Chris Hansen, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITH LOVE.” See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Rio and Recife " The Sea Rebel " • Dwain C. Crum •
Dwain Crum “The Sea Rebel”, was born in Pasadena, CA and a lifelong resident of Rosemead, CA. Retired after 29 years as a history teacher at Rosemead High School. Dwain is fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling around the world. After leaving the island of Trinidad and the Caribbean behind, the Crown Princess sailed for Brazil. I had never been to Brazil and was excited to visit the country that more than half the population of South America lives in. Not only that, we were visiting Rio during carnival, the most important time of the year for Brazilians. While carnival in Rio remained the focus of our Brazilian Adventure, Rio de Janeiro was not the only port in Brazil that we would visit. Following Rio we would be going to the island of Ilhabela near Sao Paulo. We would be the first Princess ship ever to visit Ilhabela. Prior to Rio our first landing in Brazil would be at Recife. Recife, Brazil is not a little town. Recife is the fifthlargest metropolitan area in Brazil and has over 3.8 million inhabitants. It is located in Brazil’s northeast Atlantic Ocean coast. It is also the first place in all my travels that I got lost and separated from my group. In 2013, I traveled for 204 straight days and was on numerous excursions in 48 countries and never got lost, but I got lost in Recife. How did it happen? It was a series of events. First, unlike all my other tours (and I mean
ALL), the tour guide did not introduce himself and say his name (not a good thing). Second, my group of 41 people in a large bus was later transferred into three smaller minibuses (confusion as to who was with who). Third, (and this was my fault) when we stopped at the nearby town of Olinda, I did not get the correct time of departure. Of course you don’t know that you’re lost until it’s too late. I thought that we were staying for one hour in Olinda. I took my time looking at the beautiful views that Olinda has to offer and sat down at a quaint cafe to have a bite to eat and rest while all the women went shopping. Little did I know that our one hour stay was actually 20 minutes long and that nobody knew that I was missing till they returned to the large bus that seats 41 (by then it was too late). Oh well, I was able to get a Taxi and return to my ship before she set sail. Since I won’t fly, being left behind in Recife is not a good option (although they do have an American football team called the Pirates). I would have to start learning Portuguese from scratch. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was our next stop. I’ll say this, I never expected in all my
life to ever be in Rio during Carnival. Carnival is an annual festival held during the Friday to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (not a long period of time). Having never even been to Brazil before, the fact that I found myself there during this time period was exciting for me. I chose to do a tour through Princess which was the most expensive shore excursion that I have ever taken. It cost $599 and I was wondering if it was worth it; it was. I got a wonderful view of the parades by the samba schools from a seat in the Sambodromo directly across from the judges (to the performers, it’s all about the judging). In the year 2011, 4.9 million people came to the carnival in Rio de Janeiro (400,000 of them foreigners). Each samba school has one hour to perform their parade in the Sambodromo and while I’ve been to Rose Parades in the past, the parades by the samba schools are a very different breed of cat. The samba schools have such names as: Tradicao, Alegria da Zona Sul, Uniao do Parque Curicica, Caprichosos de Pilares, Unidos do Viradouro and Estacio de Sa. I stayed at the Sambodromo from 9:00 p.m. (when the first parade started) till 3:45 a.m. I loved every minute of it and if I had to pinpoint one highlight of my trip, Carnival in Rio would be it. Our final stop in Brazil was at the island of Ilhabela. Ilhabela is more of place known to Brazilians (especially from Sao Paulo) to get away from it all. Even for me it was a nice change of pace from the norm. I also found a restaurant called Manjericao in Ilhabela and had a wonderful Brazilian meal in a peaceful location and this time I was not worried about missing my ship. From Brazil, the Crown Princess sailed to the land of Evita, Argentina and the city of Buenos Aires. My Photo Blog --- http:// searebelcolon.tumblr.com You can also find me on Yelp and Facebook.
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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chalk Talk EVERY STUDENT, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY
Students Use Lowe's Grant to Learn Painting Skills by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Thanks to a Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant, El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) students with cognitive disabilities who are studying independent living at the District's Adult Transition Center, were given an opportunity to learn the techniques of house painting from Lowe's Human Resources Manager Virginia Lea Anderson and Department Manager Jennifer Flower as they painted an exterior classroom wall. "The purpose of an adult transition program is to transition Special Education students from high school to the world of adulthood. With this in mind, the curriculum is geared
toward providing the students with the skills that enable them to function independently," said instructor Jennifer Braddick. "These are the skills that most people take for granted like working, paying bills, shopping, getting from place to place and maintaining a home. In order to teach these skills, classes are community and vocationally based, meaning that the students learn by practicing while in the community and at work." "I believe that for many of our students with disabilities, learning the tools of a particular trade or profession in high school better prepares them as they enter an increasingly
Arroyo High Student to Serve as Lieutenant Governor of Key Club by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Arroyo High School student Vince Nguyen has been elected Key Club Lieutenant Governor of Division 35 West for 201415. Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Affiliated with Kiwanis International, it is a studentled organization that teaches leadership through service to others. "Ever since I attended my first meeting, my love for Key Club has grown from there. This organization has given me something no other club can give, an Ohana - family," said Nguyen. "My life has been immensely impacted by Key Club and all the wonderful people who are in it." Nguyen's goals are centered around making the division better by strengthening the bonds between all clubs in the division, enhancing every member’s Key Club experience through new and innovative ideas to keep current members' interest as well as attract new members, strengthening leader-
ship qualities in each member and keeping members and officers dedicated and motivated throughout his term. "I will also strive towards building stronger clubs and creating a year full of service and memories that will never be forgotten," said Nguyen. "I will stay dedicated to Key Club and work hard to help each member grow a passion for service." Some of Nguyen's duties will include serving as a liaison between the district and the division, serving as a district board member and on one of the committees, holding at least ten divisional council meetings a year, promoting Key Club and helping each club improve. Key Club International has more than 5,000 clubs in 32 countries with a total membership of approximately 260,000 students. "I will dedicate my time to all the members who serve this division by striving towards achieving the goals I’ve set and the goals that each club wants to achieve," added Nguyen.
competitive labor market," said EMUHSD Board of Trustees member Maria-Elena Talamantes. "Thus, offering a variety of Career Technical Education courses provides them with greater opportunities for independence and a fulfilling adult life." "Career Technical Education is an emerging priority," said Superintendent Nick Salerno. "Students in the Adult Transition Program are employable and eager to learn. It is the role of the school to prepare them to live independently." The grant, spearheaded by District grant writer Martha Schirn, provided $2,065 in supplies from Lowe's for the two-part project which also involves adult transition students painting individual panels to be installed at the District office as part of an outdoor mural on the importance of protecting the environment. "Funds from this grant will enable students to not only learn painting skills but remind the school and community about the importance of
environmental sustainability," said Braddick. For this part of the project, students will plan the artistic details, draw designs, create individual painted panels and then affix them to the wall as part of the overall mural. The project is an integral part of the District’s commitment to “go green.” "With schools pressed to fill fundamental needs at a time of budget cuts, Lowe’s Toolbox for Education expanded its assistance, providing nearly $5 million to fund improvements at more than 1,100 schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia," said Anderson. "Customer service and community service are core commitments at Lowe’s – and they have been for more than 60 years." "We want to thank Lowe's for this grant and their assistance in helping our students learn employable work skills," added Salerno. Scott Harvey and the District's maintenance department also provided assistance with the project.
CALENDAR 5/15 - Parent Advisory Committee/District Office/ 6 pm 5/21 - Special Board Meeting/ 6 pm 5/22 - CTE Fair/EMHS/4:30 pm 5/26 - Memorial Day Holiday 6/11 - Commencement Ceremonies, All Sites 6/16 - Summer School Begins 6/18 - Board Meeting/Public Hearing for LCAP/6 pm
Mountain View High FHA-HERO Students Attend Competition by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Mountain View High School FHA-HERO (the California Affiliate of FCCLA) students attended the organization's qualifying competitive recognition events held recently at Newbury Park High School. “FHA-HERO is a career technical student organization for those in grades 7 through 12 who are enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology programs in California public schools,” said advisor Lori Chavez, who accompanied the students to the event along with advisor Melissa MurataFerdinandus. “The focus of the organization is to prepare students for roles as family members, citizens and workers in some of California's fastest growing industries.” Competitive events were held in areas relating to the nine industry sector pathways included in Home Economics Careers and Technology education including child development, education, consumer services, family and human services, fashion design and merchan-
dising, interior design, food science, dietetics, and nutrition, food service and hospitality and tourism and recreation. The event also included workshops on leadership skills and antibullying. "FHA-HERO students are able to sharpen their personal leadership and career skills by participating in competitive recognition events, leadership development activities, and community service projects," said Murata-Ferdinandus. Congratulations to the following Mountain View High School students who earned honors in their respective events: Ruby Alonso, Karina Arcos, Kimberly Caal, Erick Cerano, Maria Huerta, Maricela Lepe, Ringo Leung, Michelle
Li, Ramon Moreno, Jasmin Rosas, Katie Olvera, Yuan Lin Tan, Vy Tran, Jeanette Polanco, Cecilia Reyes, John Pimentel, Jessica Tsien, Edith Zamora, Charity Wang and Esteban Moreno. "The winners from these events will compete at the FHA-HERO state leadership meeting in Riverside later this month," said Chavez. "We anticipate that Mountain View High School will do very well." More than 4,500 students participate in leadership development activities throughout the state. In California, FHA-HERO is sponsored by the Home Economics Careers and Technology Education Staff, California Department of Education.
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‘Time Jockey’ Full of Life by Joe Castillo
Full Of Life…… It took me a year to write this column, but the time delay was probably best. Ernie Perez, my best friend, passed away last year after a long battle with a type of malignant melanoma found under a toenail, the same cancer that struck down reggae singer Bob Marley. Ernie was a long time resident of San Gabriel, attended Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate and graduated from San Gabriel High School in 1973. I think I first met Ernie in 1962 when he was the ‘Tunnel King’ in the construction of a 75-yard tunnel which planned to go under Mission Drive. The Word War II movie ‘The Great Escape’ was released that year, and obviously the neighborhood kids wanted to mimic their on-screen heroes. At eight years old, Ernie was the right size to dig in a narrow and confined space. The tunnel was never completed but it wasn’t because of Ernie, I think he doubled his weight bringing out as much dirt as his person. We lived on opposite sides of Mission Drive and even in those days, it was heavily traveled. The street was our barrier; it wasn’t like you could just cross it anytime you wanted. Time passed and eventually we re-connected in junior high, and though we traveled in separate circles in high school, we still were very good friends during our four years. In our freshman year, Ernie went out for ‘C’ football. Back then football was based on a combination of one’s height, weight and age. These were your exponents and it determined what level of competition you would play at. As a freshman, I’d guess Ernie was 5’3” and weighed 130 lbs. He wasn’t at a ‘C’ level in exponents; he was at a ‘D’ level. On a team with over 60 players, Ernie was one of the smallest. He didn’t play much for the team which eventually won the league championship but he kept coming to practice and stayed on the team through the end of the season. Three years later, Ernie would be the starting center for the San Gabriel Varsity football team. He was still the smallest person on the team, but now he was a rock in the middle of the line. In high school, Ernie was as popular as anyone. As a senior he was voted ‘Friendliest’ in the senior poll, and was ‘Mr. Crazy Legs’ at the annual
powder puff football game. Like a lot of seniors back in those days, Ernie had his own set of wheels, a Dodge Cargo Van. Primed with rims and wheels, Ernie would cruise Valley Boulevard, like so many other young guys at that time. From A&W Drive-In in San Gabriel to Bob’s Big Boy in Alhambra, cruising was the main Friday and Saturday night event. Ernie loved motorcycles. Yosemite and life, and in the years that followed high school, he continued to work hard and make many more friends. He was also a joy to be around and even when he knew the end was coming near, he maintained a positive outlook on life. I’ll sadly miss Ernie but I know my life is better for having met and known him. He was the best friend anyone could have. ….
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Mural of Brotherhood Unveiled at San Gabriel Mission High School by JoAnne Disney San Gabriel
On May 5, 2014, San Gabriel Mission High School Auditorium was the site of the unveiling of the gift which was “part of the Murals of Brotherhood cultural and educational exchange program through the Benjamin Franklin Center A.C. in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. The program, which is recognized by the United States/Mexico Sister Cities Association, aims to strengthen sister city relationships by highlighting the role and effectiveness visual arts play in affecting social change.” The beautiful mural was created by artist Roberto Rivera Novoa and his brother, Ernesto Rivera Novoa. The mural depicts “the bond between San Gabriel and Celaya, and was donated through sponsorship by the Benjamin Franklin Language Center. I had the privilege of interviewing the artist, Roberto Novoa. He told me that he began oil painting at the age or 13. Currently, he is an English as a Second Language (ESL) Professor at a polytechnic college in Celaya. This is his 20th year of teaching.
Artist Roberto Rivera Novoa. Photos by Daniel Gonzalez
Mr. Novoa told me that he feels teaching is rewarding, but painting is more fulfilling because he can create and express his feelings on canvas. Today, Mr. Novoa has murals on display in many cities, including, Laredo, Texas; San Antonio, Texas, and Fullerton Community College, just to name a few. Mr. Novoa and his wife, Viviana Gamboa are
a team. Together they share the dream of helping affect social change and connecting people to people. They believe that the Murals of Brotherhood Program can shape history. The mural will be placed in the new chapel at San Gabriel Mission High School.
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What's in the Stars?? Aries A sense of calm will settle over you, making the stormy waters of the past week nothing but a distant memory. Taurus Although you’ve never been famous for holding a grudge, it will be easier for you to forgive than to forget this time. Gemini No matter what decisions you’ve had to make over the past few days, you’ll be at peace with them now.
DOWN 1. Gulf V.I.P. 2. Filly’s mother 3. Blyton or Bagnold 4. Primary 5. Hindu retreat 6. Go to and fro 7. Mouse turf 8. Enophile’s sensory concern 9. Drunkard 10. “Get __ __!” 11. *Post WWII military alliance 12. *Battle of ____, encirclement of Russian troops 15. Arabic ruler 20. Damp 22. Operations, as in military 24. Hang up the phone 25. *Churchill/Roosevelt/ Stalin meeting site 26. Bedazzle 27. New Zealand parrots 29. Type of sign 31. Boors lack this 32. In no manner 33. American Mennonite 34. *Like France under Pétain 36. Eight furlongs 38. Involving two parts 42. Selfie 45. *Axis opponents 49. “Word” in French 51. *Germany’s invasion target 54. Beforehand 56. J. _____ Hoover 57. Tall one is a lie 58. Carbon monoxide lacks this 59. Y’all 60. Court order 61. Heidi’s shoe 62. Boat track 63. “Planet of the ____” 64. Co-written, produced and directed by Warren Beatty 67. Bigheadedness
Leo If there’s any way you can manage it, take a day or so off and enjoy the company of the ones you love. Virgo If you can stay home, this would be a great day for you to hibernate, although you should leave your phone on. Libra If you’re in the mood to entertain at home tonight, don’t fight it. Scorpio Your previously troubled mind will be quite calm right now. Sagittarius If you’re attached, make sure your partner knows how much his or her support has meant to you lately. Capricorn What are you looking for in an intimate relationship? Whatever it is, you’re due to find it soon. Aquarius Feeling overwhelmed by having too much to do and not nearly enough time to do it? Relax for a minute. Pisces You’ll be feeling emotional when you get out of bed this morning, especially if something from last night has been left unfinished.
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WEBB'S RULES DRIVERS LICENSE by Eugene R. Webb
Giving up my drivers license is hard to take; But it was a choice that I was forced to make. The Motor Vehicles I know longer want to fight; For they convinced me that I’m doing what’s right. I’ve been driving for 72 years, so it’s hard to do; You won’t understand until it happens to you. Now I hope you believe me, I do know of course; There are some things that could be a lot worse. I know our entire family has truly been blest; So giving up driving on January 6, 2014 is best. I’m so glad to have a wonderful loving son; That can drive so much better than some. Kirk said he’d drive his old Dad all around; While that is the very best offer I’ve found. Then there’s my thoughtful loving wife; Over 65 years I’ve shared with her my life. Believe it or not I taught her how to drive; So together we all should be able to survive. With my daughter Jill, to the movie we’ll go; For she and I love to see a true picture show. My family does mean the whole world to me; So I can’t drive, but I am still able to see. The magnifying glass I’ll always keep close by; If I thought It’d help, you’d see a grown man cry.
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
First Off: If anyone wants Dodger closer Kenley Jansen off my fantasy baseball team, they can have him. My fear is going into “The Joe Show” with Ken Ferreira (Known SF Giant jerk) on Wednesday afternoon with Jansen on my roster. Brave New World: “I just want to be known as a football player, not the gay guy.”---Missouri’s Michael Sam at the NFL Combine. “Sam, selected late in the seventh round, said NFL teams chickened out from drafting him, although he stopped short of saying that his draft stock dropped because he was the first openly gay prospect in NFL history.”---NBC Sports Michael David Smith If you read the article, picked up from the Associated Press, Sam never once uses the word “chicken” or the expression “chickened out”...But the NBC reporter leads his take on the story with those words. This is why Michael Sam dropped to the seventh round, coupled with having “tweener” size and a poor combine. This circus has just begun. Good News Department: It was great to be at the El Monte Athletic Hall of Fame luncheon on Saturday and to see them induct the 1985 El Monte softball team as well as the 1986 Arroyo softball team. Local Olympians are well known, but it is good to see these teams from yesterday honored. I look forward to the future of this organization and those they will honor going forward. Pro Football: The worst part of the NFL Draft? It was disgusting, gratuitous, ridiculous and enough to re-consider my manic obsession with the event. I can’t stand seeing the players and their moms interviewed on a red carpet before the draft begins. This is not the Academy Awards, it’s the NFL Draft. Half these guys are going to be busts, a smaller percentage are going to be involved in scandal, and in three years all of them, the good, the bad, and the ugly, will be yesterday’s news. Final Word On Jansen, I believe he is suffering from Brandon League Syndrome. Happy Birthday this week to:
5/15: Corey “The Dawg” Kwok, area stat guru, turns 26. 5/16: Former Temple City
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tight end Alex Gonzalez turns 23. 5/16: Mid Valley News “utility guy” Jim Saxon turns 55. (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
El Monte National Little League AAA Pirates had an Amazing Season by Mark Peters Rosemead
El Monte National Little League AAA Pirates played the AAA Marilins this past weekend. It was a close game and the Pirates played a valiant game but in the last inning the Marlins took the game by 1 point. The Pirates have come a long way since the little league season began on March 15th, opening day. Under the intense and skilled leadership of the Team Manager Jesus “Chuy” Delgado and Coach Irvin Gaona, and Assistant Coaches Marco Velasco, Cesar Amaya and Jay Padilla; the Pirates have soared in their abilities, skill level and sportsmanship. The Team Mom’s,Yajaira Delgado and Yuri Montelongo have made our practices, fundraisers events possible with their hard work and dedication to the kids and families of the Pirates. The Pirates practice twice per week with at least 2 games per week as well. The kids have so much fun and do not worry if they win or lose a game, as the coaches teach them to just have fun and enjoy the game. In doing so, they all are winners. This team would not be possible if it were not for the
Photos Courtesy Mark Peters
amazing kids that are playing; Celeste Huerta, Manual Montelongo, Keanu Amaya, Degas Peters, Ricardo Ramos Jr., Noel Vargas, Jesus Delgado, Louis Ruiz, Adam
Casanova, Julian Hernandez and Anthony Velasco; these kids make little league the amazing sport it is today.
Noriega Leads Panthers by Sport Staff Writer Rosemead
The Panthers went round and round the base pads, Friday. They had a six-run, third inning explosion.
Rosemead outfielder Oscar Noriega went three for four, with a triple, and drove in three runs in the Panthers 9-4 victory over South El Monte on Friday afternoon
in Mission Valley League baseball action. The Eagles, taking advantage of some sloppy Rosemead play early, built a 4-0 lead going into the bottom
of the third. It was in that frame the Panthers took the lead with a six-run rally. They then added another in the fifth, and two more in the
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
terback was told he could go in the first round (between 16 and 35) and wound up as the 164th pick overall when the Bengals took him in the fifth round. McCarron won two national championships and was the runner up in the 2013 Heisman Trophy balloting. His stock plummeted when he reportedly rubbed people the wrong way in team interviews. One more thought on Manziel. Let’s hope he doesn’t follow in the footsteps of former Brown quarterback Brady Quinn who also slid in the first round before Cleveland grabbed him. Quinn was ultimately a flop and so far the circumstances are eerily similar to Manziel. Quinn, was also the 22nd pick. Cue up the Twilight Zone music. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
Rosemead’s Amy Iem, who won both the shot and discus at Friday’s Mission Valley League track & field meet, launches as Panthers Athletic Director Marc Harisay (left) looks on. Iem is currently ranked fifth in CIF’s Division III. Photo by Joe Torosian
El Monte Athletic HOF Honors New Members by Sports Staff Writer El Monte
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sixth to cruise to the victory. Rosemead also got key contributions from Armani Garcia (two hits) and Jonathan Chavez (two Rbis) as eight of its nine starters collected hits. The Panthers had 11 in all. In seven innings of work Rosemead workhorse Angel Lopez Jr. allowed nine hits, struck out two, and walked one. While he gave up four runs, only two were earned as his team improved to 12-8 on the season. South El Monte is now 6-10.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars may have set up a pass-catch combination that could last into the next decade when they picked up Blake Bortles and Marquise Lee in the first two rounds of the NFL draft. Bortles may have gone a little high and Lee a little low but for the Jaguars they could be a perfect fit. Some thought Johnny Manziel could go number three to the Jags but when Jacksonville looked at the 6-5 Bortles compared to the 6-0 Manziel (5-10?) it was an easy choice. Plus when they threw in Manziel’s off the field issues… Did Manziel go too low at 22 to Cleveland? Only time will tell but it appears to be a win-win all around. Johnny Football still gets drafted in the first round and if he’s a bust then the Browns are ok because they didn’t use their top pick. Jadeveon Clowney was the safe pick for Houston but also the right one. I haven’t heard a “draft expert” yet that thinks Clowney will flop. Just too talented – a freak if you will. Nobody will really know until five years down the road but on paper the Rams may have had the best draft in the league. They picked up the top offensive lineman in Greg Robinson and the top defensive lineman Aaron Donald with the first two picks. Then later in the fourth round they landed what many thought was the best running back in the draft in Auburn’s Tre Mason. They made a lot of headlines drafting the first openly gay player in Missouri’s Michael Sam but even if he can’t play (which at this point the jury is still out), the Rams won’t get hurt since they used a seventh round pick. Ram head Coach Jeff Fisher said Sunday that the Rams wouldn’t hesitate to cut Sam if he doesn’t make the roster spot. I still can’t figure out what everybody had against Tim Tebow. The Vikings could have done a lot worse than UCLA’s Anthony Barr and Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with their first two selections. Bridgewater might be the quarterback most ready to make contribution right away. UCLA had five players drafted overall while USC had just three. Sometimes it’s better to stay in school. Trojan safety Dion Bailey, defensive lineman George Uko and tight end Xavier Grimble, who all came out early, were not drafted. So you think Manziel dropped? How about AJ McCarron? The Alabama quar-
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The El Monte Athletic Hall of Fame held its annual luncheon on Saturday at Grace Black Auditorium to honor its eleven new inductees which include Olympians, coaches, administrators, and two very special softball teams. “It’s great to be back doing this,” said master of ceremonies El Monte Union High School Superintendent Nick Salerno. “It went away for a long time and there was some question before we started it back about who would be willing to participate, but this has been terrific.” With the auditorium full Salerno introduced the new inductees. Some of the names were very familiar to El Monte residents; multiple Olympic gold medalist Kim Rhode (shooting), 1960 Rome gold medalist Lance Larson (swimming), Olympian Janet Dykman (archery), and Olympic swim coach Don LaMont. Sandy Neilson-Bell, a previous inductee in 1994, was on hand for the ceremonies and to see her former coach, LaMont, honored. Also inducted were
longtime area coaches and administrators; George Allison (El Monte VP), Don Cawthon (wrestling), Frank Clayton (Arroyo VP), Fernando Ledesma (track & field), and Harry Nissley (tennis). The hall of fame committee also honored two CIF championship softball teams; the 1985 El Monte Lions softball team, coached by Debbie Melker, and the 1986 Arroyo Knights softball team, coached by the late Dick Barnes. The El Monte team, the first to win a school title
since girls were allowed to compete in the athletic arena, went 25-1 and won the 2A title with a 3-2 victory over Chino. Members of the team included: Monica Ramirez, Jodi Campbell, Stacey Campbell, Yvette Zendejas, Letty Caudillo, Giesle Flores, Sheila Floyd, Janice Hall, Sally Navarro, Veronica Ramirez Pelayo, Carmen Perez, Michelle Vargas, and Sandy Diaz. Dick Barnes was the assistant coach and Jimmy Williamson the scorekeeper. The Arroyo team, which became the school’s first
The 1985 CIF Champion El Monte Lions softball team.
The 1986 CIF Champion Arroyo Knights softball team. photos by Joe Torosian
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softball championship team after 31 years, compiled a 22-1 record under the leadership of former El Monte assistant Dick Barnes. The Knights took the 2A title with a 2-1 victory over El Toro: Members of the team included: Gina Bosques, Heidi Chambers, Jeanette Livesay, Vanessa Norman, Julie Todd, Chela Castano, Suzanne Durazo, Wendy McLellan, Julie Nelson, Teena Vasquez, Donna Wilkerson, Marcela Castano, Laura Lewis, Lisa Miranda, Missy Phillips, and Kathy Van Valkenburgh. Eddie Durazo served as the assistant coach. Previous Hall of Fame inductees are: Dr. Eugene Platz and Bruce Snyder (1991), Fred Lynn (1992), Albie Pearson (1993), Sandy Neilson-Bell (1994), Don Johnson (1995), Bruce Bennett and Charles Wiggins (1996), Jack Barton and Tom Morgan (1997), Robert
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and 1987 Arroyo National Champion Cross Country team (2012).
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train everyone from the playground supervisor to the superintendent.” Carvajal says. District personnel attend training sessions ranging from fire and earthquake emergency procedures to handling an intruder on campus. Schools practice monthly drills where students are instructed on what to do for a particular emergency. It is evident that this instruction has paid off. During a recent earthquake, Carvajal said she ran into her daughters’ bedroom and there they were, doing exactly what they were trained to do - crouching under a table, covering their heads, calmly waiting for the rumbling to stop. In addition to practice drills, EMCSD classrooms have emergency food, water, and first aid kits. Some are equipped with two-way radios and all on-campus staff members have emergency assignments. Roger Garner, Manager of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations for EMCSD, said that in the event of a
major disaster district maintenance personnel are trained to be first responders to secure outer perimeters of schools. His team has an emergency trailer stocked with generators, tools, ropes, tarps, water and other items that would be needed. Besides practicing drills and getting emergency instruction at school, students and families can prepare for disasters by making supply kits and personal disaster plans. In any disaster, an emergency supply kit is vital. Families should stock kits with things like water, non-perishable food, prescription medications and clothing. They should also formulate a family plan establishing where family members can meet and contact one another in case of an emergency. Though it’s hard to predict when and where disasters will strike, EMCSD is taking precautionary steps and has put procedures in place to keep both students and staff safe in the event of a major disaster.
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano joins a representative from the United States Department of Commerce in presenting Lawrence Equipment Co. representatives with the prestigious Export Merit Award. Lawrence Equipment employs over 250, with over 80 employees being residents of El Monte and South El Monte.
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TICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are
formation is to attend the scheduled sale.
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address or other common designation, if
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tions to the location of the property may be
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SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public
ing auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you
of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If
auction sale to the highest bidder for cash,
are the highest bidder at the auction, you
the Trustee is unable to convey title for
cashier’s check drawn on a state or na-
are or may be responsible for paying off
any reason, the successful bidder’s sole
tional bank, check drawn by state or federal
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and exclusive remedy shall be the return
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off, before you can receive clear title to the
of monies paid to the Trustee, and the
or federal savings and loan association, or
property. You are encouraged to investigate
successful bidder shall have no further
savings association, or savings bank speci-
the existence, priority, and size of outstand-
recourse. If the sale is set aside for any
fied in Section 5102 to the Financial Code
ing liens that may exist on this property by
reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall
and authorized to do business in this state,
contacting the county recorder’s office or
be entitled only to a return of the deposit
will be held by duly appointed trustee. The
a title insurance company, either of which
paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur-
sale will be made, but without covenant or
may charge you a fee for this information.
ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
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Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.
title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay
should be aware that the same lender may
If you have previously been discharged
the remaining principal sum of the note(s)
hold more than one mortgage or deed of
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ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on
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ercise the note holders right’s against the
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or more times by the mortgagee, benefi-
real property only. As required by law, you
charges and expenses of the Trustee for
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are hereby notified that a negative credit re-
the total amount (at the time of the initial
tion 2924g of the California Civil Code. The
port reflecting on your credit record may be
publication of the Notice of Sale) reason-
law requires that information about trustee
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650 South East District PETITION OF FRANK RAMOS For Change of Name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. VS025754 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Frank Ramos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Frank Lopez Proposed name: Frank Ramos 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: June 18, 2014; Time: 1:30 p.m.; Dept.: C-312 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3-a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this County: Mid Valley News Date: APRIL 29, 2014 Clerk: John A. Clarke Judge of the Superior Court Margaret M.Bermat 05/07/2014, 05/14/2014, 05/21/2014, 05/28/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND 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
APPLICATION:
Tentative Tract Map No. 72497, Conditional Use Permit No. 24-13, Design Review No. 01-14 and Modification No. 26-13.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
11401 Garvey Avenue (APN 8566-011-028) & 11401 Meeker Avenue (APN 8566-011012) (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).
REQUEST:
The requested project is for a mixed-use development with 114 residential units (including 102 3-story townhomes and 12 units above ground-floor commercial space) and a total of 5,800 square feet of commercial space. Requested entitlements include a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the property, a Conditional Use Permit to develop 3+ residential units, Design Review for the architectural design and a Modification Permit to modify open space, density and distance between buildings. The property is located in the MMU (Mixed/Multiuse) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 16.10, 17.20, 17.22 and 17.24 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER:
Daryl Sequeira, Contact Person El Monte Investors LLC 1880 Century Park East, Suite 714 Los Angeles, CA 90067
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
An Initial Study prepared for the project determined that there will be less than significant impacts to the environment because mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project. Therefore a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared. Possible impacts identified in the Initial Study include air quality, cultural resources and noise. The Planning Commission will take comments on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration at the public hearing.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD:
Comments on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration may be received in writing between May 14, 2014 and June 3, 2014 and orally at the public hearing.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the Mitigated Negative Declaration and on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Shannon Kimball, Planner; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at skimball@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on: 05-14-2014
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May 14, 2014
City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE CONSIDERATION AND RATIFICATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 13.20 STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL TO EXPAND THE APPLICABILITY OF THE EXISTING SECTION 13.20.150 – POST-CONSTRUCTION POLLUTION REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS BY IMPOSING LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) STRATEGIES ON PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE BUILDING PERMITS AND/OR ENCROACHMENT PERMITS, IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE READ AND RATIFIED ON: June 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at EL MONTE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL-EAST, 11333 VALLEY BLVD., EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA 91731. Anyone wishing to offer comments or other testimony on the proposed ordinance may do so orally on the date of the public hearing or in writing received by the City Clerk on or before the date of the public hearing. The City Clerk’s Office is located at El Monte City Hall – East, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California 91731. For questions or additional information, please contact the El Monte Engineering Division (626) 580-2058 or the El Monte City Clerk’s Office at (626) 580-2016. 05-14-2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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