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Get To Know Miss Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Queen by Carlos Puente and Chris Knight El Monte

Queen Miss Friendly of El Monte and South El Monte.

The Miss Friendly El Monte and South El Monte pageant is much more than giving these young ladies a sash and a crown. Becoming Miss Friendly EM and SEM Queen is a very prestigious position in the community; attending city events and meeting city dignitaries, hosting Chamber of Commerce business events and meeting business leaders in our community & working with surrounding cities pageants all while representing the city of EM and SEM. If chosen as Queen, the package includes $15,000 MBA Scholarship from California Institute of Advanced Management, $1,200 Scholarship from the Miss Friendly El Monte/S. El Monte Pageant Association, Queen’s Necklace, Sash and Queen’s Crown. The pageant contestants go through several

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Savannah Memorial Park Honors Our Fallen Soldiers

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by Christopher Chen Rosemead

Almost every town has at least one member that serves or has served on the battlefield. Rosemead is no different in this regard. Every Memorial Day, the Savannah Memorial Park has a formal ceremony to commemorate those who have fought for our country and even those who continue to do so. The program opened up with the traditional presentation of colors and Pledge of Allegiance, followed up by a completely sincere version of the National Anthem sung by El Monte citizen, Tina Flores. These formalities aside, the ceremony was intended to celebrate the soldiers who fought and still continue to fight around the world. Much of the speeches were devoted to reiterating the veteran's effects on our daily lives. Regardless of all the controversy that tends to surround the role of the U.S. military, soldiers still do fight the battles so that

everyone back home can feel secure. "Our success stands on the shoulders [the soldiers'] sacrifice," El Monte Cemetery Association President Joanne Russell-Chavez said. The invocation speech by Chaplain Don Abraham of American Legion, Post #748 in particular explicitly presented the role of the soldier as a protector of the average U.S. citizen. He acknowledged in his speech that there are homes now missing certain loved ones who have perished in the war. "So many have given that level of devotion so that we may be free," Abraham said. However, true to the type of speech, Abraham entreated God to help those who were in need of comfort. Closely following Abraham was U.S. Army veteran Janet Chin, who gave her own speech about the veterans who gave their lives for America. Chin has possibly

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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Memorial Day, a most Patriotic Holiday is observed in many different ways. I hope that you had a wonderful day, maybe a whole weekend? Some of us were able to attend or participate in Memorial Day activities and everyone is able to fly the Flag, did you? Our next important Flag flying day will be on June 14, 2015, official FLAG DAY. The WOMAN’S CLUB OF SOUTH PASADENA conducts “OPERATION COOKIE” every year in recognition of Memorial Day by obtaining donations of cookies of all kinds from members, other clubs, groups, businesses and the community. Not only are donations given, but many come to give many volunteer hours to packing the cookies in special containers, which are then delivered to the homeless and at Veterans hospitals, including patients in Spinal Cord Injury facilities, PTSD units and Convalescent Care facilities, to the Wounded Warriors Battalion at Camp Pendleton, and to the Jimmy Miller Foundation in Manhattan Beach who provides veterans with Ocean Therapy. OPERATION COOKIE Chairman is Beverly Biber. Membership is open to women interested in volunteer service to the community. For membership information contact Membership Chairman Valerie Gast at 626-403-0822. The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena meets the first Wednesday of the months October to May, 10:30 AM in their historic clubhouse, 1424 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, and is proud of over 100 years of service to the community. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY FRONT LINE will present “ De-Constructing Stress through Creative Art,” a workshop and discussion with “Love Triumphant” Artist Kenneth James, USMC veteran on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the American Legion Pasadena Post 13, 131 N. Marengo, Pasadena. All community members, adults and teens 16+ are welcome! SGV Front Line is a community outreach program for veterans, first responders, their families and interested community members. AMERICAN LEGION POST 13, 131 N. Marengo, Pasadena will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 30, 2015 from 8:00

AM until 11:00 AM. Adults $8.00 and $5.00 for kids. EL MONTE WOMEN’S CLUB presented their Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in the Grace T. Black Auditorium of the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte. The luncheon began with a welcome by Theresa Velasco Luncheon Chairman. The Keynote Speaker Elisa Perez, former El Monte Women’s Club Scholarship Recipient, spoke on the effect of receiving the scholarship. Ms. Perez has returned to El Monte not only as an educator but also as coordinator of the El Monte Laurels, a marvelous group of student volunteers. Following the speaker, ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL CULINARY ACADEMY provided a delicious lunch. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION was conducted by Chairman Alicia Rodriguez. CONGRATULATIONS to all the El Monte Union High School District Scholarship Recipients: ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL: Anthony Barcelo, Antonio Carrasco, Diana Jara and Victoria Roj. EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL: Elizabeth Carrillo, Kevin Duran, Amy Gonzalez and Quynh Ho Thuy Le. MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL: Reina Antonio, Maria E. Huerta-Azpeitia, Alejandra Chavez, Mario Garcia and Maria Martinez. ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL: Lauren Banh, Ethan Chan, Michael Escobar, Stephanie D. Huynh and Sabrina Tran. SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL: Beatriz Aguilar, Melissa Castellanos, Alyssa Rincon, Michael Martin and Kimberly Miranda. FERNANDO LEDEZMA HIGH SCHOOL: Joanna Hernandez and Liliana Jara. EL MONTE/ROSEMEAD ADULT SCHOOL: Bei Tan and Sonia Lee. The El Monte Women’s Club has one of the largest Scholarship Programs within the San Gabriel Valley District, which is comprised of 26 local clubs with over 1200 members. El Monte W.C. is a medium size club with current membership of 58. THE FIRST SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING DINNER was held on December 30, 1969, with 75 in attendance. The President was Caroline Metzger, founder of the Scholarship program. The El Monte Women’s Club was organized and Federated in 1903 and is proud of over 100 years of community service. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month except for June, July and August. Always great events to attend: See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.

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Student's Corner A “Mulan” of the Civil War History is an art of interpretation and example. However, like the crevices of Alaskan glaciers, there are hidden secrets that history hesitates to reveal. There are a variety of factors that force a story or character to be hidden and suppressed from the world. Some of these factors include gender, race, and historical events. For instance, the American Civil War of the 1800s resonate to most as a time of the abolition of slavery, Abraham Lincoln exercising presidential power, and a fight between the North and the South. However, there is much more to the story- and it wasn’t just fought between two races, but many migrants and natives of the country. What if I told you that it wasn’t just men in the war- that there were women, too? These women, though they disguised themselves

Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.

as men, led the world into further change and understanding. Rebel is an hour-long PBS Documentary that depicts the unconventional life of secret soldier Loreta Velazquez. Velazquez was a Latina who, after losing her family, disguised herself as a male and fought as a soldier for the American Civil War. She also became a doublespy for both the Northern and Southern sides of the USA. Then, General Early, disliking Velazquez’s novel “Woman in Battle,” utilized Velazquez’s identity to destroy her public reputation and suppress her story in history. Loreta Velazquez’s experiences hide under the shadows of United States’

history because her identity as a Latin American female and a double-spy has put her under ridicule by General Early; evidently, Early’s critical comments on Velazquez’s novel “Woman in Battle” suppressed her story with social stigma around Velazquez, her identity, and her occupations. Evidently, a woman’s courageous actions to fight for her country hid her from the forefront of United States history, possibly due to her ethnicity, gender, or career choice. How many other experiences, stories, and events are hidden from popular history that, if one day exposed, may transform how people perceive the past?

Webb'S Rules BOOT CAMP by Eugene R. Webb

In Boot Camp you don't have any rights; We go from early morning till late at night. We had been hiking and marching, a very rough day; But the D.I. always has it his own way.

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He wanted us to study the M-1 Rifle and parts; This was not near and dear to my heart. We were really a big bunch of kids; But studying is what we did. It was not the answers the D.I. wanted to hear; So he sent us back to the huts with our gear. He did this over and over again; I thought, "when is this all going to end"? There wasn't even one little smile; And this continued for quite awhile. So I thought I'd take a chance; The D.I. looked at me with a funny glance. I was thinking I had enough of this man;

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So I stood up and raised my hand. I said, "when do we get to take a shower"? Then he threw a rifle at me with all his power. "Do up and on shoulders till I tell you to stop"; The rifle got so heavy I thought I would drop. But I thought I will show him; So I wasn't about to give in. The D.I. asked, "any more questions at this time"? We all quietly got up and strolled out in a line.

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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chalk Talk Rosemead High Receives Whole Kids Grant by Anne Donofrio-Holter

Rosemead High School has received a $2,000 Whole Kids Foundation Grant for its Best of Thymes edible garden, which students established as part of the Green Apple Day of Service. "The goal of the garden is to create smarter, healthier, more inspired students," said Rosemead High School teacher and garden coordinator Joe Vasquez. "The grant allows students to learn more about sustainability and health by immersing

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themselves in real science." Students have been excitedly watching lettuce and cabbage beds sprout and grow as their garden progresses at a natural pace. Students plan to plant and harvest foods that will help them engage culturally through food. They are also looking to engage other members of the campus through succulent propagation and cut flower gardens, which will use raised beds purchased by principal Dr. Brian Bristol. Students have also experimented with a vertical garden which they designed and installed and are turning an empty patch near the school's marquee, on Mission Drive and Rosemead Boulevard, into a water-wise grade. Students are digging shallow trenches to collect rain water and sprinkler runoff, as well as to retain the mulch they will be spreading over the bare ground. The

dirt from the trenches will be used to create mounds where students will plant water-wise plants such as salvia, Mexican sage and bougainvillea. Students have also created a rain garden which will be filed with annual wild flowers. Future plans include irrigating the planter beds. "We are also planning to create native habitats for birds and pollinators on campus," said Vasquez. According to Vasquez, the grant will be used to expand and sustain the garden. "We will build more beds and create cross curricular opportunities," he said. "Produce grown will either be donated to local groups or sold to campus staff as part of a community supported agriculture program. We hope this will promote sustainability among our students."

Mountain View High Students Attend FHA-HERO State Meeting by Anne Donofrio-Holter

Mountain View High School FHA-HERO (the California Affiliate of Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America) students attended the organization's 68th annual state leadership meeting held recently in Fresno. This year's theme, Spirit of Adventure, provided students with an opportunity to hear top-notch presenters, attend student leadership sessions and career development workshops, and participate in the state finals competitive recognition events. Competitive events took place in leadership and career development areas including Community Involvement, Apparel Construction, Energy and Resource Conservation, Nutrition Education, Child Development, Commercial Food Preparation, Consumer Education, Culinary Arts Display, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, and Menu Planning and Table Display. “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 Mountain View High School advisor Lori Chavez. “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.” There are 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 merchandising, interior design, food science, dietetics, and nutrition, food service and hospitality and tourism and recreation. According to Chavez, the FHA-HERO state leadership meeting is a great opportunity for students to meet their peers from all over California, grow personally, obtain leadership training, develop skills and explore future careers. "They learn how to be better students, family members and human beings," she said. "The experience is worthwhile for all students and rewarding as an advisor to see the growth that takes place in these students as

they participate in FHA-HERO activities." Recently, Mountain View High School FHA-HERO students volunteered at Earthworks Farm in South El Monte's Whittier Narrows Recreational Area. There, students learned about urban farming as they pulled weeds, picked up debris and removed old broccoli plants. Students also volunteered at A Taste of El Monte/South El Monte serving food and helping with cleanup. Approximately 750 students, advisors, administrators, and business and industry representatives from across the state attended this year's leadership meeting.

"The garden integrates classroom learning with long-term real world gardening projects, motivating students to persist in their studies and to graduation," said Bristol. "We are very grateful to the Whole Kids Foundation

for this generous donation," said Vasquez. "Through our garden, we hope to significantly raise the level of students' understanding and perceived responsibility for environmental stewardship and community health."

Notebooks Enable El Monte High Students to Emulate Writers by Anne Donofrio-Holter

The Write Thing, the brainchild of El Monte High School journalism teacher Sean Maher, encourages students to not only practice their writing skills, but to tell their own story. "Writing gives voice to those who often feel unheard, especially teenagers," said Maher. "Our writing club shows my high school students, 90% of who speak a language other than English at home and live below the poverty line, how to create their own powerful stories." Funding for the notebooks needed for the project was made possible thanks to contributions to DonorsChoose. org. According to Maher, notebooks of their own will help students capture and connect to key themes that create a compelling story. They will learn to "transform what would otherwise be a dry recitation of events, accomplishments, and statistics into a gripping narrative, shaping language to create dramatic valleys and peaks that keep the reader/listener’s interest." These stories could form the basis for “first-in-family” college application essays or be used to prepare for the Moth High School StorySlam,” a chance for young people to be heard on Los

Angeles public radio. "A few minutes can stretch into a couple of hours without breaking the self-delusion that because students are at their computer, they are therefore working," said Maher. "Pen and paper physically removes kids from the computer, especially the internet." Maher added that he and his students were very grateful to all the donors that helped make the project possible. DonorsChoose.org is "an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need." Public school teachers across the United States can post classroom project requests on the site and donors can give any amount to the project that most interests them. "The slower speed of longhand is better for thinking. Kids think harder about one good sentence following another," said Maher. "There’s something special about notebooks. They make someone feel like a “real” writer." "We’ve been telling stories for thousands of years, and understand storytelling’s powerful effect on hearts and minds. We want our high school students to know how to create their own powerful stories," he added.

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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City

‘Time Jockey’ L.E.M.

by Joe Castillo Historic Project …. In July 1969, man walked on the moon for the first time. It was one of America’s greatest achievements and it took a lot of skilled technicians to achieve complete success. One of those men was Al Caredio, a University of California, Berkeley graduate in Mechanical Engineering who worked on the US Apollo moon project. Employed as an engineer with Grumman Aircraft in New York, Caredio was assigned to the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) sub-project. The LEM was to carry two astronauts from the orbiting Apollo aircraft to the surface of the moon and back to the Apollo. The contract to design and build the LEM was awarded to Grumman in 1962 for $350 million. In an interview last week, Caredio indicated that the biggest challenge was to keep the LEM as lightweight as possible which required new raw materials, many of which were not found in abundant amounts. One of the new materials was titanium which was a light but extremely strong base material. Once the materials were located and the LEM was built, it was tested and then tested again until everything was set to go. Though a complex and complicated process, the engineers were confident the LEM would work. The entire Apollo moon project team worked together with a common goal of achieving success on the project. Caredio worked six days a week while in the project but it was well worth it. The Apollo Moon Project in 1969 was the first of six moon landings which the LEM was used. It would be the used as the primary design for future lunar excursion modules, a design which Al Caredio and the other mechanical engineers on the project can be very proud to be part of…… Riviera …. One of the finest golf courses in the Los Angeles area is the Riviera Country Club. It was built in the 1920’s by golf architect George Thomas Jr., whose biggest challenge was to design the course through the scenic but hilly landscape of Pacific Palisades which was covered with thick barranca growth. Within two years of its opening in 1927, the course hosted the Los Angeles

Open, won by Macdonald Smith. It also hosted the LA Open in in 1930 and 1941, in the years 1945 to 1953, and then resumed hosting it in 1973. A roll call of Hall of Famers has won the LA Open on Riviera including Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Tommy Bolt, Tom Watson and Johnny Miller. In addition, Riviera was also the capital of polo in the 1920’s and 1930’s, and played host to the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games for Equestrian events. Columnist Jim Murray of the Los Angeles Times once wrote that “It may be most beautiful of Los Angeles area golf courses, but it’s a monster.” Sounds like golfs’ answer to Beauty and the Beast.

TCHS Students Excel in Congressional Art Competition by Lynne Burkardt Temple City

Two Temple City High School students were among the top eight finalists in the United States 27th Congressional District’s Artistic Discovery competition held on May 9, 2015 at the Huntington Library in San Marino. TCHS Senior, Leona Chen, took third place for her artwork, "Behind the Veil”. She received a $500 award and her painting will be hung in Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Washington, D.C. office for one year. TCHS Junior, Rebekah Li, won the Judges Choice Award, received a $300 award, and her artwork, "El-

Leona Chen with Congresswoman Judy Chu.

Pasadena office. Leona attends Mihee Kim’s Advanced Painting Honors class and Rebekah is in Ms. Kim’s Advanced

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Rebekah Li with Congresswoman Judy Chu.

egance", will be displayed in Congresswoman Chu’s

Placement Studio Art class. Nineteen high schools

were invited to participate in this local competition with over 200 entries submitted for judging. This annual event is sponsored and hosted by United States Congresswoman Judy Chu. Each spring, the United States Congress sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative’s office and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

Families from Twin Lakes School Take a Saturday Field Trip by Michele Earle El Monte

Twin Lakes Elementary School parents, children, families and staff took part in a wonderful family engagement activity on Saturday, May 16. All students and families were invited to the 48th District Agricultural Association’s Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Fair at the Pomona Fairplex. Approximately 50 people including parents, students, teacher, Rossana Gonzalez, and Principal Helen Heller boarded the school bus for the field trip. Know Soil, Know Life was the theme of this year’s fair, which featured thousands of individual and classroom entries from hundreds of schools in the greater Los Angeles area. Twin Lakes’ group explored several exhibits including

Students participate in a science show about electricity during the Fair.

art, photography, beneficial were part of an amazing insects and worms, birdscience show and were able houses, crafts, horticulture, to participate in hands-on hydroponics, California activities involving electricMissions, gardens, science ity, bubbles and shells. projects and creative writAccording to the 48th Twin Lakes School continued on page 8 ing. Students

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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz

El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2014 - 2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD:

LORI CRAVEN Brown’s Jewelry & Loan

PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Ramona Property Managers, Inc.

DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant

VICE PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill

ALICIA ESCALERA Valley Vista Services

SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE D.E.M.B.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce

DIRECTORS:

LEO BARRERA

San Gabriel Valley Water Co.

ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank ERNIE AMAYA Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union

Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson...................................................................................................................CHAP Care Pasadena Ernie Amaya ( Chairman )……………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David Ayala.............................................................................................................................................Union Bank Jody Bush, (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................................Citizen Member Noemi Caraveo.............................................................................................................CHAP Care South El Monte Alma Castro.............................................................................................................................................Alma Closet Robert Chin...........................................................................................................International Dancing & SInging James Chen.......................................................................................................................... Prive Water/ State Farm Joe W. Conner,.............................................................................................................................. Ph.D. - Legal Shield Teresa Dang.................................................................................................................................ReMax Elite Realty Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero...............................................................................................................................EKG Creations Pastor Wayne Hoglin.........................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Jonathan Hawes.............................................................................................................................City of El Monte Graciela Ruiz.......................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Taylor Knight.....................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Maria Menendez............................................................................................................................Allure Dental Arts Rachel Montes.................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Orell Moreno...........................................................................................................................................Union Bank Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. Jackelynn Nevares ...............................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Joanna Palmero.....................................................................................................................Comfort Dental Group D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carina Ramirez.....................................................................................................................................Nunez Dental Carlos Ramirez ..................................................................................................... Professional Institute of Beauty Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Marc A. Rodriguez....................................................................................................................................Union Bank Laura Santos.....................................................................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Andrew Velasco...............................................................................................................................Geek Tech Repair Ernesto Villegas (2014Ambassador of the Year)................................................................................Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co.

Chamber Events JUNE 2015 CHAMBER EVENTS Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, June 2nd, 11:30am Chamber of Commerce Board Room, Catered by Shakey's

Breakfast Networking Mixer

Wednesday, June 3rd, 7:30am El Patio Bar & Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte

Congraulation Class 2015

Legislative Committee Meeting Thursday, June 11th, 9:00am, Chamber Board Room

Evening Networking Mixer

May 20th at 5:30 El Monte Museum, 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 28th, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room

Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Thursday, June 25th, 5:30 pm Courtyard by Marriot Baldwin Park

Breakfast Networking Mixer

Wednesday, July 1st, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar and Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte

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NEW MEMBERS in MARCH

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Hitomi Dentistry

Jerry Velasco City of El Monte Treasure welcomes Mathew Martinez and WaBa Grill to the City of El Monte.

WaBa Grill Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and 1 Yr. Anniversary

11525 Lambert , El Monte 91732, 626-443-5900 Anna Lapatkova office@hitomidentistry.com

American Red Cross 430 Madeline Drive, Pasadena 91105, 626-422-7138 Ben Green Ben.green@redcross.org

KatyLuck, LLC 6330 Spring Mountain Road Ste. D, Las Vegas 89146, 909-563-0163 Jack Zhao jackz@katyluck.com

Welcome Chief Reynoso/ Coffee with the Chief

A & H Auto Body Paint Inc. 12243 Garvey Avenue, El Monte 91732, 626-452-9000 Housep Hakopyan ahautobody@yahoo.com

Arroyo High School Band 4921 Cedar Avenue, El Monte 91731 626-258-5392 Joe Massaro

THANK YOU BAKERY4LESS for your generous donation of wonderful pastries. Bakery4Less: 626-482-0345

Happy 1st Anniversary Coordinating Council!!

Mercy Housing 1500 S. Grand Avenue Ste. 100, Los Angeles 90015, 213-743-5820 Ben Rosen brosen@mercyhousing.org

YK America Group, Inc. 9680 Flair Drive, El Monte 91731, 626-444-6668 Paul Lu/Justin Huang paullu@ykamerica.com justinh@ykamerica.com

Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership Welcomes New Chamber Member Ella Cao of Dare To Care Wellness Center Located at 10505 Valley Blvd. #206 El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 279-9700

South El Monte Events

Superior Grocers donated $2,500 to New Temple School, at today's Cal Fresh Awareness Month event. The City of South El Monte thanks Superior Grocers and CEO Mimi Song for their part in putting Healthy meals and proclaiming May 2015 Cal Fresh month to help fight hunger â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with Luis Aguinaga.

South El Monte Asian Pacific Heritage Month Festival ----with Willhans Ili

City of El Monte New Bike Lane

Ribbon Cutting of City of El Monte new bike lane, Tyler Avenue

Happy Anniversary to the Coordinating Council Meeting!! Councilwoman Victoria Martinez, Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership for the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Laura Jimenez Sr. Field Rep. for Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, Noemi Caraveo Enrollment & retention Supervisor of ChapCare, Maria Morgan EMCSD, Bob Wayne Meals on Wheels, Joanne Wayne El Monte/South El Monte Meals on Wheels, Frisbee of First 5/LA, Maria Menendez, of Allure Dental Arts, Steve Cooper of Rio Hondo,Katie Guidry of Relay For Life.

Congraulation Class 2015 Lawrence Intern Program a Success

R-L Executive Director Ken Rausch of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Martin of Lawrence Equipment, Luis Aguinaga Mayor of the City of South El Monte, Ramon Mares, and Violet of Lawrence Equipment

Principal of the Day

Be a "Principal for a Day" Thank you to Dayana Partida representing AssemblyMember Roger Hernandez and thank you to our Principals Brian Bristol, Ed. D, Larry Cecil, Freddy Arteaga, Superintendent Dr. Perez, Dr. Deborah Kerr, Robin Torres, Angie Gonzalez-Hernandez, Olga H. Lopez, Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership for the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and Ken Rausch

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Twin Lakes School continued from page 5

District Agricultural Association, the goal of the fair is to bring students, families, educators and community members together to celebrate the achievements of local students and teachers and educate the attendees about

the importance of agriculture and nutrition in California. “We had a great time at the Fair,” said Heller. “It was a wonderful day of enriching, educational and fun family engagement.”

Miss Friendly continued from page 1

This year’s Miss Friendly EM and SEM Queen is Raquel De Leon. Raquel is currently a junior attending Arroyo High School. In her fourteen years as a resident of El Monte, she has fallen in love with the beautiful city and has become an active member of this community. Raquel’s love for her community has led her to become involved with the Miss Friendly EM and SEM Pageant and an explorer with the El Monte Police Explorer Program, which has allowed her to donate hundreds of hours of service. Additionally, Raquel works with young children in the community as an assistant gymnastics coach. Raquel understands the

importance of education. As a result, she has chosen to challenge herself by enrolling in several AP and accelerated courses. Raquel’s desire to pursue higher education has allowed her to become a member of AVID. She hopes her efforts will be rewarded by attaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Women's Studies at the university of her choice. While she is often occupied with school, the Police Explorer Program and her responsibilities as Miss Friendly EM and SEM, Raquel ensures that time is made to enjoy the company of her seven siblings and nine nieces and nephews. In her free time, Raquel works diligently to improve her American Sign

Language and indulges in the autobiographies of her female role models, such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Queen Raquel visited the KMVR-DB (www.midvalleyradio.net) studio to sit down and talk with Carlos P. and Taylor G. on his radio show “Back In Da Dayz with Carlos P.” Tune in this Saturday at 6 p.m. to hear the exclusive interview with Queen Raquel De Leon. For more information on Miss Friendly El Monte/S. El Monte Pageant please visit: www.missfriendlyemsempageant.org or call (626) 443-0180.

El Monte Women’s Club Annual Scholarship Award Luncheon by Theresa Velasco El Monte

Sunday Service

The El Monte Women’s Club had their Annual Scholarship Award Luncheon on May 19, 2015, at the El Monte Community Center. There were 135 students and adults present. The luncheon was catered by the Rosemead High School Culinary Academy. The food was delicious including the homemade bread

and the service was excellent. You can hire them by just calling Rosemead high School and speaking to Mrs. Patricia Sahagun who is their teacher. The Women’s Club handed out 28 scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000, plus $100 awards to Art and Music Competition winners. Each year the

Women’s Club awards the 5 High Schools, the Continuation School, and the school $20,000.00 and up to $28,000.00 in Awards. The Scholarship chairperson for this year was Alicia Rodriguez and the Scholarship Luncheon Chairperson was Theresa Velasco. Miss Elisa Perez was the Keynote Speaker and she was a previous winner of one of the scholarships. Miss Perez is employed at El Monte High School and she gave an outstanding talk about her experience in obtaining her education. The Awards went to: Arroyo High School: Anthony Barcelo, Antonio Carrhasco, Diana Jara, Victor Roj El Monte High: Elizabeth

Carrillo, Kevin Duran, Amy Gonzalez, Quynh Ho, Thuy Le Mountain View: Reina Antonio, Maria E. HuertaAzpeitia, Alejandra Chavez, Maria Garcia, Maria Martinez Rosemead High: Lauren Banh, Ethan Chan, Michael Escobar, Stephanie D. Huynh, Sabrina Tran South El Monte High School: Beatriz Aguilar, Melissa Castellanos, Alyssa Rincon, Michael Martin, Kimberly Miranda Fernando Ledesma High: Joanna Hernandez, Liliana Jara El Monte/Rosemead Adult School: Bei Tan, Sonia Lee Art Competition: Cindy Lee, Taylor Hua, Arely

Garcia, Trang Ly, Magan Escobar Music: Kevin Aguirre, Nicky Chow, Lorraine Gomez, Sampson Hong The Scholarship Committee was: Dorothy Denning, Eleanor Garcia, Rosalie Lack, Jackie Morales, Beth Ritter, Alicia Rodriguez, Rosanne Sanchez, Eva Soltz, Theresa Velasco, Esthela Torres de Siegrist, Cathi Eredia and the members of the El Monte Women’s Club. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND THANK YOU TO: The Pearl and Ed Hoeft Trust (Administered by E. Clarke Moseley), Cardinal Finishers, Longo Toyota and many more supporters.

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into Summer Break CROSSWORD Crossword Puzzle solution in issue 06.03.15

What's in the Stars??

Sudoku Solution for Sudoku in issue 06.03.15

Aries Your light, breezy spirit may have some trouble harmonizing with today’s prevailing mood.

Taurus What a day, Taurus! Whether at work or at home, you may find yourself choosing between two options, both of which stem from anxiety!

Gemini It’s often said that your energy feeds on strong emotions. Situations that require some daring are an excellent source of such excitement. This is the key to understanding the day ahead, Gemini.

Cancer

AMERICAN MOVIES

ACROSS 1. Lip ____ 6. Military operations, for short 9. Breakfast raisin companion 13. Pizazz 14. *Bruce Willis in "____ Hard" 15. Constructed 16. *Lon Chaney was the Phantom at it 17. "____ the fields we go" 18. Discompose 19. *Chris Kyle, "American ____" 21. *Richard Gere role 23. Salon product 24. Move 25. *Music genre in "8 Mile" 28. Stiff hair 30. Big ____ or V.I.P. 35. Jet black 37. Type of missile 39. "Homeland" actress Claire 40. Rugby team's dance 41. Motivate 43. Plural of lira 44. Tart 46. Below a marquess and above a viscount 47. Etna output 48. Woven container 50. Skier's transport 52. *Heston starred in "The ___ Commandments" 53. Foot part 55. Clinton ___ Rodham 57. Bantu people of Kenya 60. *American Werewolf's whereabouts 63. Calculus calculation 64. Male friend, informal 66. Tutor's student 68. *Setting of Clooney's "The American" 69. Debt acknowledgement 70. SAG member 71. Audition tape 72. It knows drama? 73. *"Once Upon a Time in America" director

DOWN 1. "____ Goo Dolls" 2. Snips 3. *Damien's prediction 4. Serving of parsley 5. Geometrical objects 6. CO lacks this 7. *1999 comedy "American ____" 8. Twilled woolen fabric 9. Plague symptom 10. Iranian coin 11. *Tyrone Power in "The Sun ___ Rises" 12. Unknown power 15. "The Thief of ____" 20. Varnish resin 22. Printer's need 24. Belligerent course 25. Betty Ford Center, e.g. 26. Manila hemp 27. Prods 29. *Alan Alda in "Same ____, Next Year" 31. *"Coming to America" star 32. Uniate, alternative spelling 33. Impulse transmitter 34. Southeast Asia association 36. Police informer 38. Action word 42. Grassy plain 45. *"American ____," starring Kevin Spacey 49. "Give it a go!" 51. *John Candy in "Summer ____" 54. Ancient measurement unit based on forearm length 56. Derive 57. Khaled Hosseini's "The ____ Runner" 58. Mosque prayer leader 59. 1,000 grams 60. Stupid person 61. *Director of 1944's "Laura" 62. Vegas lights 63. Jack-in-the-Box restraint 65. *Howard of "American Graffiti" 67. Old English for before

You will have to rely on your analytical skills and steely self-control to navigate the stormy seas you find yourself in today, Cancer. And there’s no way to escape the stress.

Crossword Puzzle solution 5.20.15

Leo The astral configuration indicates that you may be interested in pursuing some kind of training, Leo. Assess where you are in your professional life.

Virgo Do you have some drawings in a drawer, Virgo? Since last month, or possibly before, you’ve been thinking about your creative ability.

Libra One last, concerted effort and you will be able to get to the root of a problem that has been on your mind for a while now.

Scorpio You’ve been doing a lot of cleaning up and clearing out. Since this project has been going on for several years now, you must be doing a particularly thorough job.

Sagittarius Sometimes you have to go back to square one if you want a situation to get better, Sagittarius. This can be frustrating or even humiliating, but if the goal is to have a solid foundation on which to rebuild, it’s well worth it!

Capricorn A moment will come when you can no longer fight against the current transformation you’re going through in your professional life, Capricorn.

Aquarius You won’t allow yourself to get sidetracked by minor things today, Aquarius. You will get straight to the heart of the matter.

Pisces About two weeks ago, it may have occurred to you that you should be making more of an effort to advance your career, Pisces.

Visit all new Follow MVR on Facebook @midvalleyradio & Twitter @ midvalleyradio Solution for Sudoku 5.20.15

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Sierra Vista Still Alive by Joe Torosian Baldwin Park

By Joe Torosian

Monrovia, Temple City, and Rio Hondo Prep are still alive in baseball. Sierra Vista is still alive in softball, but the rest of the area took a beating in the CIF playoffs this week. We’re not talking about borderline bubble teams that barely made the playoffs, but powerful squads like the South El Monte softball team got bounced. Now we are just a few days away from looking forward to the 2015-2016 prep athletic season. ***I’d personally like to thank the Dodgers for providing the Giants fans I was spending vacation with plenty of ammunition to verbally abuse me. Up until this recent Giants sweep of the Bums I felt like I could argue for any lost cause, but not this time. I make a good chunk of my living by talking, but the Dodgers poor play left me without words. I don’t care, I’m a Mets fan now! *** The best 60 minutes in sports is found on Wednesday & Saturday nights (7:PM) on KMVR www.midvalleyradio.net. Join me and “The Cossack of The Board” Ken Ferreria as we hit on anything and everything. Podcasts will be available soon. ***Mid-Bits (Same as tidbits) *** Survivor needs to extend its reunion show to ninety minutes. *** Are the Stanley Cup playoffs still going on? *** I’m not a New York Yankees fan but I was really happy to see them retire former center fielder Bernie Williams’ number 51. Well deserved. *** “Bobby Bell. Amazing! Congratulations!”— Dennis Miller on former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker/NFL Hall of Famer Bobby Bell going back to college and getting his degree at the age of 74. Happy Birthday this week to: 5/27: Local workout guru Elizabeth Young turns 41. 5/27: Former Temple City long snapper/ASU graduate Jeremy Ortiz turns 26. 5/29: Former La Puente head football coach Scott Morrison turns 51. 5/31: Arcadia basketball standout Brent Lagace turns 27. 6/1: Former Temple City offensive lineman Steve Wilson turns 45.

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6/1: El Monte alum Yvonne Hensley turns young. 6/2: Former Mid Valley staffer Juan Carlos Salas turns 29.

Angelica Ochoa’s bottom of the eighth home run blast gave Sierra Vista a 4-3 victory over Victor Valley in the first round of the Division V CIF playoffs. The homer was Ochoa’s second of the season, but

it wasn’t her only moment of the day. The senior right hander pitched eight innings and struck eight batters to win her ninth game. Her totals on the season are now 97 strike outs in 74.2 innings of work.

Third baseman Lyndsi King added a run scoring single to aid the cause. The Dons, winners of thirteen in a row (have not lost since March 24th), will host Louisville (Woodland Hills) on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.

(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 Like “The Joe Show” on Facebook Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net

Above: Lyndsi King. Rt photo: Angelica Ochoa. Photos by Joe T.

Wildcats Win, Rams Advance by Tim Peterson San Gabriel Valley

Monrovia 6 Whittier Christian 1 Brian McConnell and Justin Rosedale combined on a two hitter as Monrovia knocked off Whittier Christian 6-1 to advance to the second round of the CIF Division 5 Playoffs. McConnell started and went four innings, allowing two hits and a run while striking out seven. Rosedale threw three perfect innings and fanned four to finish it

Monrovia first baseman Eric Herrera. Photo by Tim Peterson

off. The Wildcats, who won the Rio Hondo League with a perfect 11-0 record, were led offensively by James Wright who had two hits and Juan Quinonez who drove in three runs. Eric Herrera also had a base hit and an RBI. Temple City 4 Arroyo 3 Kevin Chavez allowed just one earned run and Ryan Lewis had three hits to lead Temple City to a 4-3 win over Mission Valley League

Champion Arroyo Thursday to advance in the Division 5 playoffs. It was the Rams’ second playoff victory of the week. They shut out Banning on Tuesday. Gabe Juarez also had three base knocks and Chris Rabine and Tyler Hazlett had two hits each. Rabine made a huge play throwing out the tying run at the plate as Hazlett made a great catch and tag. Temple City’s next game is Tuesday.

January May 07, 27, 2015

Gordon Gets Game Winner for Galaxy

The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson

Wow, for awhile there I thought the Galaxy was going to outscore the Dodgers for the week. We've barely reached Memorial Day but when they've lost all six in San Francisco including three consecutive shutouts is it too early to start worrying about the Dodgers? The Clippers collapse was epic, maybe even catastrophic in terms of long term effects on the franchise, but Magic Johnson's tweet, “The Clippers are still the Clippers,” was weak. It showed a lack of class and was just unnecessary piling on. Also, what's with Magic tweeting out congratulations every time a team advanced to the Conference Finals? I never knew Earvin was such a big Atlanta Hawks fan. Even Magic understands that collapse or no, the Clippers are still the best team in LA right now. By the way, doesn't he have other things to worry about? How long is this TV disaster that prevents 70 percent of fans in Los Angeles watching Dodger games going to last? Hey Magic, get in a room with Time Warner, DirecTV and whoever else is involved and get this thing resolved. Is it ok for me to tweet that this is a matter of the Dodgers still being the Dodgers? Nothing out of Temple City as of yet. Still screening applicants, still interviewing. It's strange that Memorial Day will have come and gone and we're still talking about high school football coaching openings. El Rancho is still open, too. Should there be a deadline as to what date coaches could resign or get fired? For instance, let's say after April 1 no head coaching changes can be made. It will never happen but it is something to think about. Speaking of Temple City, the baseball team isn't too bad. The Rams didn't have a great year, at least not by their standards, in the regular season going 5-6 in the Rio Hondo League and 15-9 overall. But after the first week of the CIF playoffs, TC is still alive. Josh Speakes threw a complete game shutout over Banning Tuesday and Thursday, the Rams beat Arroyo on the road. Arroyo went unbeaten in the Mission Valley League but Kevin Chavez allowed just one unearned run in leading TC to a 4-3 victory. Don't look now but the Rams could make a deep playoff run. They face Citrus Hill Tuesday at home.

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by Tim Peterson Carson

Magic might be a big Atlanta Hawks fan but that doesn't seem to be helping them in the Eastern Conference Finals. With Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving both out for Cleveland, shouldn't Atlanta have done better than losing the first two at home? Does the mere sight of LeBron James scare them into oblivion? Is this a case of the Hawks still being the Hawks? If the Lakers take anybody other than Jahlil Okafor or Karl-Anthony Towns with the second pick in the NBA Draft they butchered it. It will just be a case of Mitch Kupchak still being Mitch Kupchak. That's my principle. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40

Alan Gordon heads in the game winner against Houston. Photo by Duane Barker

Alan Gordon headed in the game winner in stoppage time to give the LA Galaxy a

‘The Mid’ Area Baseball Playoff Results May 19

May 22

Templeton 10 Rosemead

Rio Hondo Prep 9 St.

Genevieve 0

Lompoc 8 Baldwin Park 2

May 20 La Puente 10 El Monte 0 Temple City 12 Banning 0

May 21 Capistrano Valley Christian 9 La Puente 2 Cabrillo 14 Gabrielino 4 Temple City 4 Arroyo 3 Bishop Montgomery 5 Sierra Vista 3 Monrovia 6 Whittier Christian 1 Sonora 2 Alhambra 1

1-0 win over Houston Friday night before 20,195 at Stub Hub Center. Gordon didn’t enter the game until the 69th minute but he had the biggest impact of the match. “My impressions right now of Gordon are very good. He understands how to play at the end of games,” said Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena.

Robbie Keane set up the goal with a perfect cross pass to Gordon who was waiting in the penalty area. Keane, who has been out with a groin strain since April 14, entered the game in the 56th minute and gave LA the spark it needed. The Galaxy, coming off of a 4-0 loss to Orlando last week looked like they would come up scoreless again. In the first half Gyasi Zardes was wide left in the 15th minute. Miko Vayrynen had a shot in front that was deflected high over the net in the 44th minute. But other than that the opportunities were few and far between. Jaime Penedo gave the Galaxy a lift when he stopped Houston’s Will Bruin on a break away early in the contest. The Galaxy dominated the time of possession in the first half 65% to 35 for Houston. They also led in shots on goal 8-5 but were still locked in a scoreless tie. “It’s nice to get the three points. We need to take advantage of the games at home,” Arena said. “But we also need to finish out games. I mean right after we scored the goal we got a red card.” The Galaxy improved to 4-4-5 with the victory while the Dynamo fell to 4-5-4.

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015113567. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: I LIVE HARDCORE 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. I LIVE HARDCORE GEAR 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. I PLAY HARDCORE 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. I RIDE HARDCORE 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. I RUN HARDCORE 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. I SHRED HARDCORE 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. I TRAIN HARDCORE 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): ERIC ANDRES BRIBIESCA 5128 SANTA ANITA AVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY.

The filing of this 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). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Joey Spraggins, Deputy Published The Notice: 05.13.2015, 05.20.2015, 05.27.2015, 06.03.2015 MID VALLEY NEWS

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) 13-1 ASSESSMENT

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE TO:

All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM:

City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following: APPROVAL SOUGHT:

The Governing Board of Mountain View School District will hold a public hearing on the LCAP and the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103 and 52062.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California. Persons wishing to comment upon the matter may do so orally at the time of the public hearing or in writing submitted prior to the close of the public hearing. For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published: May 27, 2015 and June 3, 2015 05-27-2015 & 06-03-2015

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Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

PUBLIC NOTICE

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF LEVYING VALLEY VISTA SERVICES DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL REFUSE ACCOUNTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 TAX ROLL

PUBLIC NOTICE

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE TO:

All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM:

City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473a of the Health & Safety Code and other applicable law, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following: APPROVAL SOUGHT:

Approval of the levy of the past due and delinquent charges for solid waste refuse disposal service on all applicable residential parcels delinquent between May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015, located within the Valley Vista Services Service Area. As part of the levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each applicable property. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours. Prior to the conduct of the July 7, 2015 hearing but in no even later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the fiscal year in question.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 LEWIS HOMES SEWER MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE TO:

All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM:

City Council of the City of El Monte

Persons wishing to comment upon the matter may do so orally at the time of the public hearing or in writing submitted prior to the close of the public hearing. For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published: May 27, 2015 and June 3, 2015

05-27-2015 & 06-03-2015

Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Approval of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 levy of a municipal sewer maintenance and operation charge included in the annual property tax bill for certain real property parcels located within Tract No. 44776 located within the City of El Monte – a tract commonly referred to as the Lewis Homes Tract. As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours. Prior to the conduct of the July 7, 2015 hearing but in no even later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the fiscal year in question.

MID VALLEY NEWS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF

FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 KLINGERMAN/BONWOOD WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICE CHARGE

05-27-2015 & 06-03-2015

MID VALLEY NEWS

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE TO:

All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM:

City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The public hearing will be held at Administrative Offices/Fiscal Services, 3320 Gilman Road, El Monte, CA 91732 on June 25, 2015, at 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The proposed LCAP and Budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the LCAP and Budget prior to the public hearing, at the following location(s) Administrative Offices/ Fiscal Services 3320 Gilman Rd., El Monte, CA 91732 from June 22, 2015 to June 25, 2015 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Approval of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 CFD 13-1 was established as a mechanism to pay for ongoing public service costs created through the development and maintenance of the a municipal sewer system, street pavement, lighting and operation charges included in the annual property tax bill for certain real property parcels located within Tract No. 71784 located within the City of El Monte – a tract commonly referred to as the Mountain View Community Facilities District 13-1. The amount of the special tax levy to be assessed in the 2015-2016 fiscal year in the CFD 13-1 has been calculated in accordance with the methodology set forth in Resolution of Formation No. 9390. The specific CFD public service costs are as follows: As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

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Prior to the conduct of the July 7, 2015 hearing but in no even later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the fiscal year in question.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) AND THE BUDGET OF MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

This business is conducted by An INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on ERIC ANDRES BRIBIESCA OWNER. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

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Approval of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 levy of the waste collection and recycling charge applicable to all parcels located within the Klingerman/Bonwood Special Waste Area. As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property within the Special Waste Area subject to the waste collection and recycling charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 CITYWIDE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE TO:

All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM:

City Council of the City of El Monte

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall – East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California.

APPROVAL Approval of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 levy of the sewer service charge applicable to all parcels SOUGHT: located within the City of El Monte. As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the Citywide sewer service charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

May 27, 2015 and June 3, 2015

05-27-2015 & 06-03-2015

MID VALLEY NEWS

Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

May 27, 2015 and June 3, 2015 MID VALLEY NEWS 05-27-2015 & 06-03-2015

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May 27, 2015

IS NOW ON TWITTER! @midvalley_news

Also, look out for a special sports section coming soon. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:

All Interested Parties

FROM:

City of El Monte Modification Committee

PROPERTY LOCATION:

2755 Parkway Drive / APN: 8109-004-004 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)

APPLICATION:

Modification No. 03-15

REQUEST:

The applicant is requesting a modification to legalize an existing 190 square foot kitchen addition for a unit on a property that does not meet its allowed density. There are three existing legal units on the lot and the current zone only allows two. The applicant also proposes to provide a new twocar garage to conform to current parking standards. The requests are made pursuant to Section 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.

APPLICANT & PROPERTY OWNER:

Maria Del Real 2755 Parkway Drive El Monte, CA 91732

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Categorically Exempt (Class 1, Section 15301 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING:

Pursuant to State Law, the Modification Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Time: 5:00 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 Tony Bu; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at tbu@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the Modification Committee, 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 Modification Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Tony Bu at tbu@elmonteca.gov or (626) 258-8626 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on and mailed on:

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City of El Monte Modification Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modification Committee Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626

TO:

All Interested Parties

FROM:

City of El Monte Planning Commission

APPLICATION:

General Plan Amendment No. 01-14, Zone Change No. 01-14, Conditional Use Permit No. 18-12 and 08-13, Design Review No. 08-12, and Modification No. 24-14 (Walmart Project)

PROPERTY LOCATION:

4000 Arden Road (APN 8575-024-043) (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 the construction and operation of a new 182,429 square foot Walmart Supercenter with 755 surface parking spaces on a 15.41 acre site located near the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Arden Drive. City approval of the following discretionary actions are required in order to implement the project: (1) Certification of the Environmental Impact Report and approval of the following entitlements: (2) General Plan Amendment re-designating the project site from “Industrial/Business Park” to “General Commercial”, (3) General Plan Amendment to modify the boundaries of the Northwest Industrial District to remove the portion generally located east of Arden Drive and south of the Southern Pacific Railroad, (4) Zone Change re-designating the project site from “General Manufacturing” (M-2) to “Heavy Commercial” (C-4), (5) Design Review to approve the project design and architectural details of the proposed structure, (6) Conditional Use Permit for a multiple tenant development, (7) Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales for off-site consumption, and (8) Modification to reduce the number of required loading docks from seven to six. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 17.12, 17.20, 17.22, 17.24, and 17.26 of the El Monte Municipal Code. The project will be presented to the Planning Commission as the recommending body and to the City Council for final decision.

APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER:

Walmart Real Estate Business Trust 2001 SE 10th Street Bentonville, AK 72716

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

A Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared to determine environmental impacts that could result from the proposed project, to indicate possible ways to reduce or avoid environmental impacts and to identify alternatives to the project. With the incorporation of mitigation measures, the Draft EIR determined that all potentially significant impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level except for traffic, air quality, and noise, which would have significant and unavoidable impacts on the environment after mitigation. Therefore, a Statement of Overriding Considerations is required. A Notice of Availability for the Draft EIR was distributed on November 21, 2014 and the Draft EIR was released for public review and comment for a minimum of forty-five (45) days beginning on November 21, 2014 and ending on January 8, 2015. A copy of the documents is available for public viewing at El Monte City Hall West – Planning Division or on the City’s website at: http://www.elmonte.org/Government/ EconomicDevelopment/Planning/EnvironmentalDocuments.aspx. A Final EIR has been prepared and will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council and includes responses to comments received during the release/comment period.

PLACE OF HEARING:

Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project on: Date/Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA For further information, please contact Betty Donavanik, Senior Planner at bdonavanik@elmonteca.gov or at (626) 258-8626, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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ther of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-467239-AB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA11-467239-AB IDSPub #0083711 5/27/2015 6/3/2015 6/10/2015 MID VALLEY NEWS

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the closest relation to the immediate community out of all the speakers. As both a soldier and a member of the Rosemead community, Chin has been participating in the ceremony for a couple of

emony had a little something extra before the customary 21 Gun Salute. Amongst the various parents and aging veterans were four Boy Scouts from the San Gabriel Valley Council Troop #115,

awesome," Morten said. The purpose of this Memorial Day ceremony seemed to be to instill a sense of gratitude in the soldiers who fight bravely and give their lives for their

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 3537 JOHNSON AVENUE EL MONTE, CA 91731 NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS BID NO. 2014-15(P8) GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES DISTRICT OFFICE & ROSEMEAD HS DSA REQUIRED WORK

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 18 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Absolutely no submission will be accepted after deadline of 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time LOCATION FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS: EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION TRAINING ROOM 1003 DURFEE AVENUE EL MONTE, CA 91733 ATTN: ROSANA MCLEOD, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS OF THE EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT that the EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (“DISTRICT”) invites and will receive sealed bids for the award of a contract for Bid No. 2014-15(P8), General Contracting Services – District Office & Rosemead High School Required DSA Work up to, but not later than, June 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. (“Bid Submission Deadline”) at the offices of the Director of Purchasing, Transportation Training Room, located at 1003 Durfee Avenue, El Monte, California 91733, after which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. All interested persons are invited to attend the bid opening. EMUHSD Pre-Qualified Contractors:

1) JRH; 2) Construct 1; 3) 2H Const.; 4) WD Gott; 5) Harik; 6) Cal City; 7) Pinner; and 8) Kemp Brothers.

The contemplated bid involves General Contracting Services including but not limited to: modification to the storefront and window system at the District Office and alterations to a wind screen surrounding a boiler at Rosemead High School • Bid opening will be held on June 18, 2015 no later than 10:00 a.m. • The mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site Walk will be held on June 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at District Office, 3537 Johnson Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731 and we will immediately proceed to Rosemead High School, 9063 E. Mission Drive, Rosemead, CA 91770. Pre-Qualified Bidders should allow at least 2 hours for Pre-Bid Conference/Site Walk. ALL PROSPECTIVE PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PRE-BID CONFERENCES/SITE WALK IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A BID. BIDDERS MUST SIGN IN AT THE TIME OF JOB WALK AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AND ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHALL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ATTENDANCE LOG AT PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE WALK AS A CONDITION TO SUBMITTING A BID. BIDDERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIGN-IN AFTER 10:00 A.M. AT SITE JOB WALK!! Bidders who fail to sign-in shall be deemed absent and shall not be entitled to submit a Bid. EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

3537 JOHNSON AVENUELicense at time of Contractor must possess an Active Class “B” General Building Contractor’s EL MONTE, CA 91731 bid submittal.

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Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond, cashier’s check or certified check (hereinafter, the PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS “Bid Security”) for TEN PERCENT (10%) of the amount of the The bidder’s bond or certiBID NObid. . 2014-15(P7) 03-114886 fied check shall be made payable to the EL MONTE UNIONDSA# HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT and CONTRACTING SERVICES is awarded shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will enterGENERAL into a contract if a contract SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL SNACK BAR to the bidder, and will be declared forfeited, paid to, or retained by the DISTRCT as liquidated damages if the bidder refuses or neglects to enter into a contract on the terms of the accepted proposal within fourteen (14) calendar days after bidder’s notification of DISTRICT’s acceptance of the proposal. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of SIXTY (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Absolutely no submission will be accepted after deadline of 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

Bids shall be made on the forms prepared by the DISTRICT. Bid Packets may be obtained at no cost by accessing the DISTRICT webpage www.emuhsd.org or :from the Offices of the DirecLOCATIONat FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS tor of Purchasing between the hours of 8:00 a.m. andSCHOOL 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For UNION HIGH DISTRICT EL MONTE questions or directions to the Site Walk locations, please contact TRANSPORTATION TRAINING ROOM Rosana McLeod by telephone at 1003 DURFEE AVENUE (626) 258-4905 or by e-mail at rmcleod@emuhsd.k12.ca.us. EL MONTE, CA 91733 ATTN: ROSANA MCLEOD, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Rosana McLeod Director ofISPurchasing NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN TO PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS OF THE EL MONTE UNION HIGH

SCHOOL DISTRICT that the EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (“DISTRICT”) invites and will receive sealed bids for the award of a contract for Bid No. 2014-P15(P7), General Contracting Services –

Mid Valley News South El Monte High School Snack Bar up to, but not later than, March 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. (“Bid Publish 27, 2015 Submission May Deadline”) at the offices of the Director of Purchasing, Transportation Training Room, located at 1003 Durfee Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733, after which time bids will be publicly opened and Publish June 03, 2015 read aloud. The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.

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years now. In an interview with "Mid Valley News," she said the ceremony was an opportunity for families to learn what Memorial Day means for them. As a part of the community she said she felt she needed to participate. "[The people of Rosemead] are my family," she said. Further compounding the message was the rather grim yet somehow optimistic poem "Flanders Field," read by community member David Siegrist. The poem portrays a vibrant field whose appearance hides its role as a battlefield now housing the restless corpses of those who died in World War I. However, this cer-

each dressed in period attire. These young boys would be portraying four veterans from Savannah’s past, from the War of 1812 to World War II. According to the Russell-Chavez, this was the first year the ceremony featured portrayals. "We wanted it to be a memorial," Russell-Chavez said. The biographies of each veteran were compiled by Beverly Morten, the vice president of the El Monte Cemetery Association. In an interview with Mid Valley News," Morten told us she compiled the bios from articles written in the past. As a genealogist, Morten already had some knowledge about each of the veterans. "[The Scouts] did

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“Still Serving America” is the motto of The American Legion. Veterans who continue their service to America by still serving their communities.

Meeting for Veterans of the Reyner Aguirre Post #748 on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at 324 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA. 91776, (Grapevine Room) Annual fees for dues are $35

1) JRH; 2) Construct 1; 3) 2H Const.; 4) WD Gott; 5) Harik; 6) Cal City; 7) Pinner; and 8) Kemp Brothers.

BidThe Opening: June 18, 2014 - 10:00 contemplated bid involves General Contracting Services including but not limiteda.m. to; New Concession El Monte Union High School Building – 2400 square foot building comprised of 4 restrooms, snack bar and batting cages. District Transportation Training Room 1003 DURFEE AVENUE  Bid opening will be held on March 27, 2015 no later than 10:00 a.m. EL MONTE, CA 91733

country. We live our lives sometimes not knowing that our safety is the result of perhaps hundreds of sacrifices. Those presenting in the Savannah Memorial Park appeared very passionate about this often unseen side.

We invite Veterans of all ages to become members of The American Legion. We welcome those interested to join us at our next monthly meeting. Questions: Don Abraham, Adjutant (626)285-9030

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Former Drive-In Turned Music Mecca by Sal Gomez Norwalk

After a 40+ hour work week, people look to be entertained and to find a way to get the most fun for their hard earned dollar. Recently

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Disneyland Celebrates, Tomorrowland Stumbles by Glen Maldonado National

May 22nd was a busy day in Anaheim. Starting at 6am to 6am the next day, Disneyland and California Adventure were open for 24 hours. I attended the event and it

was chaos. By the time it was 3pm, Disneyland was full and not allowing anybody else in. It got very full that eventually both parks were full and not allowing anyone in, making the lines just to enter the bag check area stretch all the way to

the end of Downtown Disney. It was the busiest day I have ever seen at Disneyland. It was the first day of Disneyland’s Celebration for its 60th anniversary. Introducing a new parade, fireworks, decorations, and a ton of merchandise. Also coming out on Friday was the movie “Tomorowland.” Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boygenius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. “Tomorrowland” stars George Clooney (Gravity), Britt Robertson (Dan in Real Life), Raffey Cassidy (Dark Shadows), and Hugh Laurie (House). The film is a celebration of the achievements that Walt Disney did with the creations he made for the Chicago World’s Fair. Walt Disney had a suitcase labeled 1952. It had the vision of a world of tomorrow that Walt dreamed of and he added pieces to the case that he wanted envisioned in his world. One interesting piece in the case was a blueprint to “It’s a Small World.” These plans were for the World’s Fair and featured a hidden basement that we don’t know if it was ever built. Well, there were many things in this case and each piece inspired the movie “Tomorrowland.” All though I do love the story of how “Tomorrowland”

tribute bands are the hottest draws to this music venue; from tributes to The Beatles to The Who, Queen, KISS, Elton John and many more. All of them bringing along a loyal following that turn the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet stage into the next happening place for live music. And that's not all. A large array of food can be purchased for lunch or dinner. Not to mention a first rate beer garden serving up pints of your favorite brewed beverage that make this locale a true night out on the town. So how much does it cost for people to attend one of

these weekend concerts? How does a buck sound? Yup...one dollar is all that it will cost you each day to attend a full weekend of outstanding live entertainment. For more info visit them at: http://sfsswapmeet.com/

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came to be, it does have some flaws. The story was a bit confusing and it was hard to really understand what “Tomorrowland” really was, and its origins. There were slow parts in the movie and it seemed a bit too long. Overall, George Clooney

and the rest of the cast did a great job but the film just didn’t live up to its expectations. At least the Disneyland celebration lived up to my expectations. “Tomorrowland” gets a C+, Award Level Critics Choice.

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