Vol. 52, No.20
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
May 28, 2014
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Maxson Elementary School Celebrates 65th Anniversary by Michele Earle El Monte
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Benjamin Franklin Maxson Elementary School in the Mountain View School District (MVSD) celebrated 65 years of educating students in the El Monte community, and to commemorate this milestone a special 65th Anniversary Celebration was held to honor the six and half decades of academic excellence the school has provided. Coinciding with the school’s original dedication date of May 2, 1948, the anniversary celebration took place on May 2, 2014 and included current and former students and staff and Maxson family members who joined in to celebrate the school’s distinguished legacy of learning.
Welcoming everyone to the celebration, Maxson’s proud principal, Dr. Aileen La Corte congratulated the excited students and everyone affiliated with Maxson School for this great milestone. “Today, we re-dedicate our beloved school, but more ever, we re-dedicate ourselves to the promise that Benjamin Franklin Maxson and the founders of the Mountain View School District gave: to ensure the highest quality of education to the children of El Monte,” said La Corte. The school’s namesake, B.F. Maxson was an early pioneer of the El Monte community. He and his
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Members of Benjamin Franklin Maxson’s family were on hand for the celebration and proud of the legacy of learning the school has provided all these years.
Just like at the original dedication of the school on May 2, 1948, the school celebrated with dance and song featuring Maxson School’s 2014 Ballet Folklorico Troop and 6th Grade Chorus.
family were walnut growers entertaining the crowd. and owned lots of land in the Among the distinguished El Monte area. Maxson’s guests joining in the celebracommitment to provide an tion were members of the excellent education to the B.F. Maxson family includchildren of El Monte was ing his great grand-daughter evident as he generously doMarilyn Lewis and his great nated property to the Moungrand-son Wallace McIntontain View School District to ish who was joined by his build a new school. Maxson wife and their daughter, B.F. also served as one of MounMaxson’s great great grandtain View’s first Board of daughter. Education members. “I remember the original “Sixty-five years ago, on dedication day fondly,” said May 2, 1948, our school was McIntonish. “I served our established and dedicated country in World War II and in Mr. Maxson’s name. On I came dressed in my naval that day, the school celuniform for the ceremony. It ebrated with dance and song. was a great day and a proud And, so we do now with our day for our family,” he said. Ballet Folklorico Troop and Other special guests our 6th Grade Chorus who included retired and former will perform for all of us,” MVSD and Maxson School said La Corte as the groups administrators and retired took to the stage and did an Maxson staff members. outstanding job 65 Years of Education continued on page 15
El Monte High School 1st Annual Career and Technical Education Fair
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by Keith Richardson El Monte
On May 22, 2014, El Monte High School hosted the 1st Annual Career and Technical Education Fair. It was a success event with over 200 people in attendance. The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Programs are intended to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes and experiences needed to enter and succeed in the workforce and creates pathways and articulates with the local colleges.
The students and teachers had a great opportunity to display their amazing talent and student work. The Districts in the various CTE categories represented were: • Industrial Technology Wood Tech; Graphic Arts; Architectural Design; • Business - Accounting, Careers in Teaching, Entrepreneurship, International Business, FBLA a business student leadership organization – Future Business Leaders of America; • Family and Consumer
Sciences – Culinary Arts, Way - Principles of EngiChild Development, Experineering; Digital Electronics; encing Teaching as a CaIntro to Engineering Design) reer); FHA-HERO, FCCLA an outstanding engineering – both student leadership program offered by the EL organizations; El Monte CTE Fair continued on page 2 • Project Lead the
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San Gabriel Mission Sets 2nd Blessing of the Cars Car Show
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San Gabriel – All types and ages of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome for San Gabriel Mission’s Second Annual Blessing of the Cars Car Show scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on mission’s school grounds. “Starting Summer with Fun in the Sun” is a nickname for the show with DJ entertainment, food booths, a shave ice truck, some prize drawings, a few awards in
the car show competition, vendor booths and more. Donation is $25 for a car or truck or RV, $20 for a motorcycle, $10 for a bike or model car or pedal car and entries mailed no later than June 2 are guaranteed a car show shirt at no extra cost. After June 2, it will based upon availability of shirts at the show. There are a limited number of vendor spaces available for $30 and all requests
are subject to approval by the church. Car show tee shirts at $10 each will be available while supply lasts. Car show categories are pre 1950, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990 to current, mini truck, muscle car, VWs, motorcycle, under construction, bicycle, pedal car, and model cars. Entries can arrive after 6:30 a.m. and must be in place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be free spectator parking in the mission church lot at 427 S. Junipero Serra Dr., San Gabriel, and on nearby streets, and there will be free admission to the show for spectators. More information and a preregistration entry form is available at San Gabriel Mission, 428 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776, and the parish web site www.sangabrielmission.org.
through their internship program. The interns learn all the building blocks of engineering, from purchasing parts and enhancing the
parts of the car and put them to the test by racing them.
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Contributing Writers Anne Donofrio-Holter Michelle Earle Joe Castillo Mavis Hansen Jerry Jambazian Lynn Burkhardt
Intern Writers Ashley Lanuza
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Monte Union High School District. We also like to thank all of our CTE Advisory Committee Members who were in
attendance. CTE Advisory Chairman Martin Ceja Jr. from Lawrence Equipment introduced racing cars that young interns help build
We look forward to the CTE Fair in 2015!
Around Town by Mavis Hansen We had a most beautiful weekend in celebration of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was formerly observed on May 30th and is now observed on the last Monday in May. Everyone flies their flag and many flags are placed in the cemetaries.This American patriotic holiday is celebrated by most of the states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. In May1868, General John A. Logan, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, named this day for decorating the graves of the Union soldiers. The custom of placing flowers on the graves of soldiers began in 1866 in Waterloo, New York. In the beginning the holiday was called Decoration Day. It now honors the dead of all wars. Graves of American Soldiers overseas are also honored and decorated. The tradition of Memorial Day has broadened to include decorating family graves. No matter what we do or how much fun we have, let us again remember and teach our children to be thankful for those we honor on Memorial Day. Most cities are proud to boast if they have a Museum, but the city of El Monte is proud to boast of two! Last week Around Town reported on the Installation of Officers and Directors for the El Monte Historical Society Museum which is located at 3150 N. Tyler Avenue and today the focus will be on the second museum, newer, smaller, but with a treasure of memorabilia. La Historia Society Museum is located at 3240 Tyler Avenue. On Sunday, May 18th La Historia Museum held their Annual Installation of Officers. Installing Officer was Richard Hernandez, Esq. Those installed for the 2014-15 year were: President - Ernest Gutierrez, First Vice President – Rosa Tena, Secretary – Olga Gutierrez, Corresponding Secretary – Debra Ann Martinez, Treasurer – Dr. Ben Campos, Sgt. at Arms – Vernon Wickstrom, Spiritual Leader/Chaplain – Ernie P. Salas and Historian – Teresa Gutierrez. Appointed to the Board were Event Planners, Delores Gonzalez-Haro and Teresa Gutierrez. A summer event is being planned for Saturday, July 12th. A Dinner/Dance will be held at the El Monte Community Center, Grace Black Auditorium, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue. The El Monte Women’s Club held their Annual
Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 20th in the Grace Black Auditorium of the El Monte Community Center. A welcome to all was given by Scholarship Chairman Lorene Gutierrez, Pledge to the Flag led by Beth Ritter, Inspiration given by Olga Gutierrez and Greetings from President Rita Cazares. Dignitaries were introduced. Keynote Speaker was Cathi Eredia, El Monte City School District, Board of Trustees and Director of Technology, El Monte Union High School District. El Monte Union High School District Superintendent Nick Salerno spoke briefly, thanking the El Monte Women’s Club for their continued support of providing scholarships and congratulating the student recipients. Scholarship Awardees were: from ARROYO H.S. Nam Nguyen, Citlali Bon, Lisa Do and Jesus Ramirez; from EL MONTE H.S. Angelia Liev, Jacob Moran, Jacqueline Gonzales and Johnathon Cabrera; from MOUNTAIN VIEW H.S. Sergio Moro Jr., Kimberly Vidrio, Karina Macias and Daphne Lu; from ROSEMEAD H.S. Amanda Truong Nguyen, Esteban Escobar and Sheila Truong; from SOUTH EL MONTE H.S. America Amaro, Briseida Valencia, Jessica Camacho and Carlos Ortega; from the FERNANDO LEDESMA H. S. Destiny Barbosa and Savannah Chouinard; from El MONTE – ROSEMEAD ADULT SCHOOL Mariko Locheo. ART AWARDS were presented to Ruby Mendiola, Nhi Pham, Lesley Fegoso, Marie Santiago and Sandra Lopez. MUSIC AWARDS received by Thy Pham, Judy Li, Jonathan Cabrera Garcia and Daniel Padilla. A SPECIAL AWARD from the San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs was presented to Monica Valle, by the San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs President Mavis Hansen. Each Scholarship recipient was also presented with a Certificate of Recognition from Assembly Member Roger Hernandez presented by Representative Nicole Delgado. Funding for the annual scholarships are derived from club fundraisers, the Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner, donations from individuals, business, clubs, organizations and from the Caroline Metzger Scholarship Fund, Wayne C. Clayton Foundation and the Pearl and Ed Hoeft Trust. The last meeting for this club year will be on Tuesday, May 27th. Club Officers will be installed for the 2014-15 year. The Women’s Club is located at 3130 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte. Guests are always welcome. Lots to do! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Ptolemy’s Society As a young child, I assumed that the black and white performance whales were all “Shamu.” It wasn’t until I was corrected in front of my sixth grade class that the creatures were called killer whales, and after watching the notorious documentary “Blackfish,” I understand that their lives were killer. In the sense of the word “killer,” I mean “it is killing them, painfully, terribly, and inhumanely.” These types of films always trigger a thinking process. It makes you close your eyes and realize what this society is really doing, so by then, you finally
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understand why your uncle always screams about government conspiracy theories or why your college-grad cousin rolls her eyes at what she claims is a “blinded, consumerist society.” “Blackfish” hinted at the psychological implications caused by SeaWorld’s whale treatment (imagine if you were deprived of food and kept in a dark box where you can’t move, all because you can’t do a backflip- and then to top it all off, you’re physically abused by your coworkers… hello, mental breakdown!), but they also hinted at the corporation's actions. Suited men and
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It’s Simple Science – Go Metro and Save Don’t let high gas prices drain your summertime activity budget. People who take transit rather than drive save more than $10,000 a year on average, according to the American Public Transportation Association. Plan your trip at metro.net. Road Closed in Duarte for Gold Line Construction Mountain Avenue is closed just north of Duarte Road for grade crossing improvements as part of construction on the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. Partial closures will be in e=ect until early 2015. The 11.5-mile project extends the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa. More at foothillextension.org. Temple City Celebrates Rosemead Boulevard Make-Over Residents celebrated the transformation of Rosemead Boulevard from regional highway to pedestrian friendly corridor during a community festival on May 10. A grant from Metro helped fund the $20.7-million safety enhancements and beauti>cation project, which also includes some of the >rst separated bike lanes, or cycle tracks, in Los Angeles County. Regional Connector Construction Contract Approved To give customers better rail travel options throughout the region, Metro has approved a $927 million contract for design and construction of a “Regional Connector.” The two-mile, fully underground project will connect the Metro Gold, Blue and Expo lines through Downtown LA. For more information visit metro.net/regionalconnector.
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women who may not have even worked with these creatures were the big honchos calling the shots, separating families, giving the “aye-okay” for steel boxes and punishment. And why? Well, to keep the green stuff flowing from the consumerists, the public, us. According to the “Blackfish” documentary, SeaWorld and associates disclosed either partial truths or flat-out lies when reporting to the public its seventy-plus whale-related deaths. It is all strategy to keep visitors coming to the park; it is all about the consumers. But guess what? Nicolaus Copernicus revealed that the world is heliocentric, and by now, we know he is undeniably correct about it. We’re not in the early ADs; this isn’t a Ptolemaic society of egocentrism. The world does not revolve around us. In many educational communities, the sun’s heat is reminiscent of passion, of warmth, of love. Our lives revolve around love. Love for another, yes, but not love just for people. It is for creatures, the environment, everything and anything that either breaths or soaks water from the ground. Realizing this, we have to be humane and moral about what we do to this Earth and its other inhabitants. We have to treat and act with love, everything we do should be of love. For love, in the name of love, whatever you want to call it. We should be driven by a love for what matters most, and in the grand scheme of life, your love for a new Ferrari or Victorian Mansion in BelAir is far from what matters in this life. But your love for killer whales should drive you to believe in a humane treatment for them and that is what truly matters. It’s not all about you- sorry to break it so boldly. Our society is so selfish, but if we free tortured animals, we let visible our love for them and we liberate ourselves from our people-only ideologies. We become citizens of this Earth, no longer imperialists demanding their needs for those who cannot defend themselves. Do not revolve around our primitive world, revolve around love.
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What's in the Stars?? ARIES You’ve been in hot pursuit of a certain someone for three weeks but for some reason, it just hasn’t worked out.
TAURUS There’s something you’ve been dying to do for weeks. Problem is, you just haven’t been able to pull it off.
GEMINI For weeks, a joint financial matter has been making you absolutely crazy.
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A family member has been out of touch, and while you’re not really anxious to hear the lecture you just know is coming.
LEO It’s time to talk about something secret, and you’re quite ready to do it.
9. What the Big Bad Wolf did
3. Face shape
13. Couch
4. Teacher of Torah
14. Hit the slopes
5. Founder of Scholasticism
15. #1 Across partner
6. Quiet attention grabber
16. North African inhabitants
7. Rap sheet abbreviation
17. *He patented the saxophone in 1846
8. Resolution dot
18. Inflexible 19. *Queen Victoria's other half
10. *Sled sport, originated in 1800s
21. Flying high
11. Author Bagnold
23. U.N. workers' grp.
12. Roll of bills
24. "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer
15. *Louisiana Purchase seller
25. Seasonal blues
20. Fowl place
28. As opposed to stereo
22. Grassland
30. Like having pH less than 7
24. Soap Box Derby vehicles
35. Climbed down
25. Tossed starter
37. Beverage usually served hot
26. Luau greeting
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39. Swelling
27. Kitchen device
40. Nessie's abode 41. *Nicholas I and Alexander III
29. *a.k.a. Father of the American Cartoon
43. Distinctive flair
31. Brainchild
A work situation has been extremely difficult lately, leaving you to wonder if you might not be better off leaving.
44. Beforehand
32. Small valleys with trees and grass
46. *The Three Musketeers, e.g. 47. Singular of "algae" 48. *Famous HMS Beagle voyager
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52. Costa del ___
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53. Talk like a sailor?
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55. Ice-T on "Law & Order: SVU"
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51. Probable
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63. Like Cheerios
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66. Give a boot
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68. Antler point
60. Shakespeare's king
69. Geological Society of America
61. Windshield option
70. Hawaiian island
62. Palm tree berry
71. First-rate
63. Pick
72. *van Gogh severed his left one
65. *This country declared war on Britain in 1812
73. Live snowmen?74. Walk loudly
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67. "___ the season ..."
WEBB'S RULES GOOD PEOPLE
VIRGO After weeks of trying to figure out a certain relationship situation, suddenly things will become clear.
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LIBRA After weeks of holding your tongue, and refusing to utter even one syllable about a secret you’ve been dying to share, suddenly the strain is unbearable.
SCORPIO That group you’ve been thinking about joining? It’s time to get yourself there.
CAPRICORN Someone you cross paths with on a daily basis will be quite surprised to hear what you’re willing to say and do to make your point crystal clear.
AQUARIUS You’ve probably been keeping company with at least one new person who has a wonderful accent and a great collection of stories.
PISCES The truth has suddenly become clear. You weren’t really trying. Stop kidding yourself.
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memories, is why.
I've found that good people never die; Because they leave good
For all friends and relations they never part; Because of those memories that are in their heart. I've heard say that God only takes the best; He lets the devil handle those who can't pass the test. We know God loves all his children, there's no doubt; Living on earth with a loving God is what life is about. I know that we're all here for a wonderful reason; So we must wake up and enjoy each and every season. We must be grateful for each day, just one at a time; And remember our life starts with a God given mind. If you like to lie, cheat and steal, clean up your act; For this can get you in prison, it's a well known fact. Nobody ever died of old age, so I've often heard; And I don't believe that death is a dirty old word. Death is so hard for the loved ones left to understand; Yet for many who passed on, we know it's God's plan. Others in prison and drunks don't know God and Son. For these are the people that the devil had on the run. We realize that heaven is a great beautiful place; Good people with a loving heart will have a space. Keep in mind, there's lots of things worst than death; Pray Jesus is there when you breathe your last breath.
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‘Time Jockey ’ Flashback by Joe Castillo
Back in Time … I recently went to an estate sale and bought a couple of sections from an old L.A. Times. I enjoy looking back at the news of past days as there are items that come up today which started way back yesteryear. As I found them interesting to read, I thought I’d shared them with you. The first section I read was from the Sports Section dated December 27, 1989. Starting at page 5, I read some rather interesting news. The Lakers won the previous night against the Sacramento Kings by a score of 104-102. Magic Johnson, Byron Scott, James Worthy and Michael Cooper were still on the team. The Kings had lost eight in a row but this game they played like a team on a mission. Johnson finished with 27 points, Scott with 26, Worthy had 19 and A.C. Green had 16, a well-balanced scoring attack and the Kings were no match. The Lakers were 20-6 and had the best record in the NBA. The Clippers were 9-15 and their top scorer was Charles Smith. Oh how the times have changed for our local basketball teams. In college football, All-American tailback Emmitt Smith was running hard for the University of Florida. He finished the 1989 season with over 1,500 yards rushing including 316 against New Mexico. Smith would go on to become an MVP of a couple of Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys and was subsequently voted into the Football Hall of Fame. The USC football coach was Larry Smith who had just guided his team into the Rose Bowl against the University of Michigan. This would be the third consecutive Rose Bowl trip for the Trojans but they had lost both previous games. Santa Anita had just opened and the results of the second day were posted. The greatest jockey colony was running at The Great Race Place. The group included Hall of Famers Eddie Delahoussay, Laffit Pincay Jr., Chris McCarron, and future Hall of Famer Gary Stevens, who is still riding today. The day brought in over 50,000 fans which would be a season high attendance in today’s weak attendance turnout. Of course I had to review the section called ‘The Day in Sport’ which lists the details but no article for sport events across the world. What caught my eye was the Junior Invitational
Golf Tournament results at Industry Hills. In the boys ages 12-13 category, Tiger Woods playing for Industry Hills won with a score of 71. It was the lowest score for any junior golfer in any age bracket on the final day. The Sports Section was 10 pages in length which is more than double today’s LA Times Sports Section and included a number of more interesting columns. It’s always interesting to see what it was like yesterday in order to see how far we’ve come since then but things have to change and it’s usually for the best, even change to the LA Time Sports Section….
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Muscatel Science Olympiad Team Participated in the 2014 Science Olympiad National Tournament by Rosemead Kiwanis Rosemead
Your Muscatel Science Olympiad Team won the 6th Place Overall Trophy at the 2014 Science Olympiad National Tournament! The team also won 9 individual event medals, the best ever number in 7 years of national tournaments. Please see attached photo of some team members having Sunday breakfast with our trophy. We are headed home Sunday night to take it home. Your support made this possible. On behalf of the team members, coaches, and parents,
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 – Library Event Graduation Lei Demo for Kids from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month making a beautiful lei just in time for graduation. SIGN UP REQUIRED. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 – Library Event Adult Writers Workshop from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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1st Place Medals: Rocks and Minerals Shock Value 2nd Place Medals: Crime Busters Dynamic Planet Entomology Heredity 3rd Place Medals: Can't Judge a Powder Road Scholar 6th Place Medals:
Wheeled Vehicle Airjectory (No Medal/ Trial Event) *Previous National Placements 2006: 16th 2009: 6th 2010: 15th 2011: 4th 2012: 10th 2013: 9th Jun L. Lugue, Muscatel Middle School (7th Grade Science and Science Olympiad Team), Rosemead School District (G.A.T.E. Program).
Rosemead Kiwanis Club Community Events Schedule Wednesday, May 28, 2014 – Library Event Tiny Tots Storytime from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014 – Community Event Pet help – A low cost pet vaccination & microchip clinic will be held from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Zapopan park in Rosemead, 8301 E. Garvey Ave.(next to the Public Safety Office) Thursday, May 29, 2014 –
Kiwanis Luncheon Meeting Division 10 Interclub - This will be a combined meeting of all Kiwanis Division 10 clubs at Wahib’s restaurant in Alhambra. Cost: approximately $20. Thursday, May 29, 2014 – Library Event Crochet for Kids from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, May 29, 2014 – Library Event Residential Disputes Workshop from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2014 – Special Event GPS Open House - Saturday, May 31, 2014, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm will be an Open House at Rosemead’s Guadalupe Pregnancy Services ( 1168 San Gabriel Blvd. # E-F, Rosemead CA 91770 - across the street from Don Bosco Tech). In addition to providing prolife alternative counseling GPS has a program of very early childhood training for parents. Light lunch, cake, refreshments, raffles, games & more will be featured. Unwrapped gifts for babies and new mothers as well as scholarship donations for counselor training are appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to 626/8722483 or 323/ 360-5186.
Saturday, May 31, 2014 – Library Event Adult Writer’s Workshop from 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2014 – Library Event Teen Board Gaming from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday, May 29, 2014 – Community Event Public Safety CONNECTIONS Meeting starting at 6:00 pm – Rosemead Public Safety Center, 8301 East Garvey Ave.
Temple City Kiwanis Club News Rich Wenzel was shown a brief snippet of the history of the Palm Springs Tramway. The twelve-anda-half minute ride begins at the Valley Station at 2,643 ft. and passes up North America’s sheerest mountain face through five life zones (biomes) on its way to the Mountain Station at 8,516 ft. above sea level. Travelers start in the Sonoran Desert and arrive at an alpine forest. The floor of the 18-footdiameter aerial tram-cars rotates constantly, making two complete revolutions throughout the duration of
the journey so that the passengers can see in all directions without moving. With a maximum capacity of 80 passengers it is the largest of the three rotating aerial trams in the world. The other “Rotair” aerial trams are located in Cape Town, South Africa and Titlis, Switzerland. NEWS and OPPORTUNITIES
Plans are well under way for our 75th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday evening, August 12 at Santa Anita Golf Course. You will be receiving you formal invitation for this once in a lifetime event. Mark you
calendar now.
KIWANIS KALANDAR May 27 – We are dark. Interclub on the 29th at Wahib’s Restaurant in Alhambra. June 17 – Retired CHP Phil Downs presents “Smart Driver”. June 22 – Dan & June Snell 70th Wedding Anniversary at Woman’s Club @ 1:30p.m.. July 19 – Kiwanis Barbecue at Oak Avenue Intermediate School. July 26 – Cancer Society Relay For Life at Temple City High School. August 12 – 75th Club Anniversary banquet at Santa Anita Golf Course
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz
El Monte/South El Monte CHAMBER Chamber of Commerce CHIT Board of Directors CHAT 2013 - 2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD: PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Owner & President, Ramona Property Managers, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE D.E.M.B.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTORS:
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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
LORI CRAVEN-DOSS Brown’s Jewelry & Loan DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSEPH GONZALES City Councilman, City of South El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank NICK SALERNO Superintendent El Monte Union High School District DONNA YOUNG Vons Credit Union
Chamber Events
JUNE 2014 CHAMBER EVENTS
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, June 3rd 11:30 AM Goody's Restaurant, 11357 Valley Blvd., El Monte
Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, June 4th 7:30 AM, El Patio Bar & Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd. El Monte
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Meeting Thursday, June 12th 9:00 am, Chamber Board Room
Annual Installation and Awards Dinner Thursday, June 26th Doubletree, Rosemead Hotel 888 Montebello Blvd., Rosemead 5:30
Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, June 4th, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar and Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd. El Monte
Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer Wednesday, July 16th, 5:30 pm, Longo Toyota, 3534 N. Peck, El Monte
Upcoming Events Martinis and Music Thursday, July 10th 5:30 pm Grace Black Auditorium, 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte
It is that time of year when the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and DEMBA installs its’ incoming Officers and Board of Directors. Acknowledging that these are volunteer positions, we would like to sincerely thank and recognize each Board for their participation and hard work. The incoming El Monte/ South El Monte Board of Directors are: Executive Board: President: Jack Dalton, Vice President: Joe Perez, Secretary Treasurer: Ken Jeske. Directors: Art Barrios, Jody Bush, Donna Young, Tom
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Millett, Jackelynn Nevares, Luis Cetina, Nick Salerno, Donna Duncan, Jose Jacquez, Juventino “J” Gomez, Lori Craven-Doss, Leo Barrera, Caesar Mayor and Alicia Escalera The incoming Downtown El Monte Business Association Board of Directors (DEMBA) are: Executive Board: Jack Dalton, President, Raul Moya, Vice President, Secretary, Don Rubin, Treasurer, Harold Johanson. Directors: Ken Jeske, Donna Duncan, Jody Bush, Ernesto Villegas, Blanca Gonzalez, Kris Olafsson, Suzie Han, Tom Millett and
Elizabeth Alvarez. In addition to the installation of our Board Members, the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce awards the Business of the Year for El Monte and South El Monte. Two individual awards are also presented to the Ambassador of the Year, and the prestigious Joseph A. Shenbaum Citizen of the Year award. DEMBA will be awarding the inaugural Business of the Year Award as well the Good Guy Award. The Installation and Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, June 26th at 5:30 PM at the Doubletree by Hilton Rosemead in Rosemead. For more information please call the Chamber at 626-443-0180.
Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson...................................................................................................................CHAP Care Pasadena Ernie Amaya........……………………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park Luis Astorga ............................................................................................................Palladium Technical Academy David Ayala...................................................................................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Jody Bush, (Chairman, 2007 Ambassador of the Year)............................................................Citizen Member Amanda Chang....................................................................................................................Kalico Office Furniture Sharon Coley..............................................................................................................DoubleTree Rosemead Hotel Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero..............................................................................................................................Citizen Member Daniel Hankins........................................................................................ Community Health Alliance of Pasadena Jonathan Hawes.............................................................................................................................City of El Monte Scott Hayer ................................................................................................................. BESTCO Food Wholesale Lyndsay Jette......................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Carrie Jones..................................................................................................................................Denny's El Monte Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Lyndsay Jette...................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Margaret Martinez.....................................................................................Community HealthAlliance of Pasadena Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Rachel Montes.................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Jackelynn Nevares ...............................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Joanna Palmero.....................................................................................................................Comfort Dental Group D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carlos Ramirez ..................................................................................................... Professional Institute of Beauty Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Matthew Schuler...................................................................................Southern California Medical Center, Inc. Juli Travis (2012 Ambassador of the Year) ........................................................................................Hope House Ernesto Villegas............................................................................................................................... Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co.
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NEW MEMBERS in APRIL New Cemco Strength Equipment 1816 Chico Avenue South El Monte, 91733 626-443-3596 juan@cemcostrength.com
El Pescador Bar & Grill 11740 E. Valley Blvd. El Monte, 91732 626-672-0244 g42botello@yahoo.com
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership Welcomes New Chamber Member Angie Park of Crossroad's Cafe & Catering. Located at 13191 Crossroads Parkway North #195 City of Industry CA 91746
Ken Rausch Executive Director of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chamber Member Alex Hurtado Assistant Manager of El Pescador Bar & Grill Located at 11740 E. Valley Blvd. El Monte CA 91732
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership Welcomes New Chamber Member Patrica Diaz of Waba Grill Franchise Corp. Located at 11655 Valley Blvd. El Monte CA 91731.
vice located at 4300 N. Peck Road El Monte, CA 91732
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chamber Member Ester Lin of Eunice Plaza
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chamber Member Debbie Cerda of the Unipago Check Cashing/ DCS. Located at 10103 E. Valley Blvd. El Monte CA 91731
Executive Director Ken Rausch presents Vacco Industries, Jim Cumbie, Director of HR, SR., Tony Gonzalez, President plaque of Appreciation for Decades of Support to Community and the Chamber of Commerce.
Vacco Industries celebrates 60 years in business Mayor Louie Aguinaga, and Councilmember William Ili presents 60th Anniversary plaque to Vacco Industries, Jim Cumbie, Director of HR, SR., Tony Gonzalez, President. Congratulations!!
Ambassador Meeting took place on May 2014 at New Chamber Member, El Pescador located 11740 Valley Blvd., El Monte
Nunez Dental Center 1723 Durfee Avenue El Monte, 91733 626-401-3000 office@nunezdentalcenter.com
Progress Brewing 1822 Chico Avenue South El Monte, 91733 Chris Knight Director of Marketing and 626-552-9603 welcomes new chamber diego@progress-brewing.com Membership member Ben Diep of Tech #1 Auto Ser-
Reagan Career Institute 11350 Valley Blvd. El Monte, 91731 626-455-0312 reagan@reagancareer.com
UPC Medical Supplies 11030 Weaver Avenue South El Monte, 91733 626-350-5000 dhue@upcmedical.com
Eunice Motel 9961 Valley Blvd. El Monte, 91731 626-448-1688 estherlin5678@gmail.com
On April 24, 2014, your Chamber hosted and produced the South El Monte State of the City luncheon that was attended by a "sell-out" crowd of 160. The many dignitaries and guests listened intently to an informative presentation by South El Monte Mayor Louie Aguinaga, who outlined the many achievements and currents projects in South El Monte.
Tony Ybarra welcomes attendees to 2014 South El Monte State of the City Luncheon and over 160 were in attendance.
In collaboration with the Five Points-El Monte/South El Monte Rotary Club, we hosted the inaugural Tastes and Sounds of El Monte/South El Monte on March 27, 2014. The event showcased over 25 restaurants from our cities that offered the attendees a tasty variety of food and drink. In addition, the Mountain View High Schools Jazz Band entertained and was complemented by individual soloists and traditional cultural dancers. This will be the first of many Tastes and Sounds for years to come.
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San Gabriel Valley's - Vineland Drive-In Theater by Sal Gomez City of Industry
What remains of the once vast empire of Pacific Theater’s drive-in movie theater chain, the Vineland drive-in stands as a symbol of what was once a classic piece of car culture Americana. Built in 1955 on land located in what is now known as the City of Industry, The Vineland has endured. And like many others like it the theater was “plexed” into a 4 screen theater when the multiplex boom of the late 1970's threatened it's very existence. And although the complex lost it's original screen tower several years ago due to wood rot and severe weather conditions, the drive-n as kept up with many changes to keep serving it's patrons a fun family movie going experience. Seven years ago in response to movies appearing too dark for their screens a
large investment in a lamphouse technology called “Technalight”, a process first developed for IMAX theaters greatly increased the brightness and picture quality from the theaters four older film projectors(one is on display in the snack bar). Last year in response to a Hollywood studio mandate to end film stock production for film distribution, Pacific Theaters made the large capital investment in digital projection for all four screens. The resulting on screen image can only be described as WOW! Juan Gonzalez, the Vineland's likeable manager has experienced the many changes in drive-in theater film presentations. I asked him a few question regarding his experience working in this world of drive-in movies. Q. Juan, how long have
you worked in the drive-in movie world? Juan(A)- I have worked in the drive-in industry for 35 years, since June 1979. I started at the Santa Paula Drive-in north of Los Angeles
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Q. What kind of questions are you asked by your patrons the most? Juan(A)- The usual kind but the most frequently
asked questions are, “What movies are you showing? Or “Are you open every every day?” (BTW - we are always open) Q. What has it meant to the Vineland in regards to converting your theaters to digital projectors? Juan(A)- For the Vineland Drive-in the conversion to digital systems means we are able to provide the greatest movie-going experience to our customers with an enhanced projection presentation under the stars. Q. What changes in future technology do you see coming to the drive-in theater business? Juan(A)- I do not foresee any immediate changes
in the equipment and the technology that we currently have in place. We are still recovering from the expense and installation to transition to our digital systems but it was worth it. This has been the best change we've ever made. We love it but more importantly our guests are delighted with it. In short, the Vineland Drive-In is open all year long so enjoy it whenever possible. There is nothing like experiencing movies under the stars. Pacific's Vineland Drive-In Theater, 443 Vineland Ave, City of Industry, CA 91746 (626) 961-9262
AXS TV's Triumphant Tribute Show This story was continue from 5.07.14 issue of Mid Valley News. by Sal Gomez Hollywood
Michelle Tyler, Bella Donna a tribute to Stevie Nicks Michelle Tyler "Working with AXS TV and Katie Daryl was one of the highlights of our 12 years as a tribute band. Bella Donna (Tribute to Stevie Nicks) was given the opportunity to reach out to a wider audience and connect in ways with our friends and fans that was impossible before WGTB's. The community spirit was alive and the camaraderie among all the acts was electrifying. We all became fast friends in a supportive and non-competitive way. It was magical." Kenny Metcalf as Elton John - The Early Years Kenny Metcalf: "Being
selected by Katie Daryl and being approved by Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest's network AXS-TV was an honor. To be given a LIVE broadcast to a nation audience impacted our lives and increased our credibility. Since our LIVE broadcast show, we have been considered the best Elton tribute, but not because we say so, but because of the support of AXS-TV and its name behind us. The tribute world is a world of serious actors, musicians, singers who take recreating iconic music to the limit. From sounding like the artist, looking like the artist, and recreating the costumes… It is really
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Joe T's Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
Do You Think?: Way back when I had a skater in my youth group and I asked what was the worst thing that happened to him while skating. He gave me a toothy grin and said: “Worst thing is when you turn this phat* trick and no one is there to watch it.” Do you think, in some small way, that’s how Dodger pitcher Josh Beckett felt on Sunday after throwing the team’s first no hitter since 1996; knowing only thirty percent of the southland was able to see it on television? (*Note: “phat” is a skater’s spelling of “fat”) And Just Like That: Nine local softball teams entered the playoffs last Monday and all nine were knocked out of the playoffs by Thursday night. On the baseball side eleven teams entered the post season and by Friday night three were left alive: Arroyo, Sierra Vista, and Alhambra.
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linebacker Alejandro Bobadillo turns 23. 5/31: Former Arcadia basketball player Brent Lagace turns 26. 6/1: Former Temple City offensive guard Stephen Wilson turns 44. 6/3: Former Rosemead/ Citrus/Livingston College center Steve Young turns 42. (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
Diamond Doings by Joe Torosian San Gabriel Valley
Baseball Playoff Results Tuesday, 5/20 Valencia 19 Arcadia 1 Burroughs Ridgecrest 8 Temple City 2 La Serna 7 San Gabriel 0 Rio Hondo Prep 13 Boys Republic 1 Patriot 4 Baldwin Park 1 Wednesday, 5/21 Valley Christian 7 El Monte 2 Thursday, 5/22 Century 2 Monrovia 0 Alhambra 3 Fontana 2 Sierra Canyon 8 Rio Hondo Prep 4 Friday, 5/23 Citrus Hill 6 Rosemead 0 Arroyo 12 St. Bernard 4 Templeton 3 La Puente 0 Sierra Vista 3 Linfield Christian 2
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Good News Department: Because it happens so infrequently these days, it’s awesome to see pride and passion rise to the top in professional sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, but the story was Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka. Ibaka, suffering a season ending type of calf strain, played through the pain to score 15 points. Awesome. I will always be a Serge Ibaka fan. That’s the kind of guy the Lakers should acquire to rebuild the franchise. Summer Days Drifting Our Way: The start of summer really means the start of the football passing league season. In seasons past Arroyo always has had an experienced quarterback returning, but this year it is different. The two most experienced passers to keep an eye on are Rosemead’s Steven Nava and Gabrielino super athlete Eli Peters. For the record the Arroyo quarterback is Chaz Miller. He has two things going for him; a quick release and football genes. His brother is former Knights wide receiver Anthony Miller. Happy Birthday this week to: 5/29: Former San Gabriel
Arcadia anchor Kyra White. Photo by Joe Torosian
Several Mid Valley News coverage area athletes competed in the CIF Southern Section Track & Field finals at Cerritos College in Norwalk on Saturday. While one part of their goal was to win a CIF title another part was to qualify for the CIF-SS Masters Meet, which is also held at Cerritos College. The Monrovia Girls Division 4 4X100 team, an area force the last few years, took the title with a foursome of Elise McCarthy, Madison
Herrera, Jordyn Tucker, and Sydney Mosley. Bosco Tech senior Ruben Dominguez won Division 4 1,600-meter title in what many are considering an upset. The Division 1 top spot in the 1,600-meters was won by Arcadia’s Estevan De La Rosa. How close are things in this event? De La Rosa’s time was 4:11.00, finishing fourth was Apache teammate Phillip Rocha with a Masters qualifying time of 4:11.56
Arcadia’s girls 4X400 relay team of Campbell Dopke, Rachel Wiggins, Sarah Troescher and Kyra White finished third in 3:51.28 to qualify eighth. Advancing to next week as well were Arcadia’s Roni Yamane in the 1,600, Monrovia’s Cravon Gillespie in the 100, and Baldwin Park’s Susie Garza in the 800. The CIF-SS Masters Meet is this Saturday at Cerritos College.
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
Jorge Reyna is still at Pasadena and will be the quarterback for the Bulldogs in the fall. He didn’t play in the throw with Marshall on Saturday fueling speculation that the Downey transfer had transferred again. “I was calling plays for my offense!” Reyna said. Reyna also confirmed that Pasadena is hosting a passing tournament on June 6. Marshall Head Coach Jim Arellanes was impressed with what he saw. “They have some dudes!” He said. “They’re going to be good…especially with him.” The Bulldogs should be better than last year when they finished with a forgettable record of 1-9 – their only win being 33-13 over Hoover on October 11. They might not contend for the league title in the tough Pacific but with Reyna, receiver Tyrek Adams, and several other skill position players back as well as returners on the lines, they should make some noise. Pasadena opens at South El Monte on August 29 and travels to Artesia on September 12. So you either believe former Diamond Ranch HC Roddy Layton or former Diamond Ranch JV assistant Matt Johnson, who is now at Diamond Bar. Now we just wait for the “HUDLgate” investigation to play out. The question is doesn’t everybody have access to HUDL anyway? I’ve had coaches send me highlight videos of players on HUDL and when I access it I come across every game played during that particular season. If you watch film or tape of a team throughout the year, don’t you get an idea of their tendencies and what they’re going to do in certain situations? I don’t know how the investigation will play out, but it seems like a whole lot of noise about a very minor issue. Montebello has beefed up its schedule for this year. After beating Northview in the first round of the playoffs last year, head coach Pete Gonzalez feels his team is learning how to compete. The Oilers, who were eliminated in the second round last year by Monrovia, have Paraclete, San Dimas, Diamond Bar and Northview on the nonleague agenda. “We want to feel like we can go out on the field and compete with anybody,” Montebello HC Pete Gonzalez told Mid-Valley staffer Duane Barker. “I think beating Northview
last year helped with that. It didn’t used to be that way.” Speaking of Arellanes, he showed up at the LA KISS game Sunday to see the KISS get plastered 70-25, their seventh straight loss. Things are so bad that the KISS scheduled open tryouts June 1 at Whittier College, prompting Arellanes to consider a return to the Arena Football League, Arellanes previously played for the Carolina Cobras and the Carolina Bobcats. “Yeah but it’s too bad that my daughter and son both looked at me like I’m crazy and laughed when I told them,” Arellanes said. Go for it coach. The current quarterback is 43.
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The calm before the storm: A great shot inside of the El Monte Aquatics Center the home of the Arrow Dive Team and the El Monte Sharks Aquatics Club. The center is open to the public Monday through Thursday at 9:AM, and Friday at 4:PM. Photo by Joe Torosian
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El Monte's Plans for Norms Restaurant Development Approved by State by Chelsea Dickerson El Monte
The California Department of Finance has given the City of El Monte the go-ahead to pursue its longawaited Norms Restaurant construction project after it recently approved a portion of the City’s Successor Agency's property management plan. The Long-Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) for the El Monte Successor Agency details the disposition and use of properties previously owned by the City's former redevelopment agency. The state's approval of the first portion of the plan paves the way for the development of key projects in El Monte, including the Santa Fe Trail Plaza, Norms Restaurant and former Chevy sites. “This is a key milestone for the City and the properties that we believe, once developed, will be essential to the viability of El Monte,”
said Councilwoman Norma Macias, who has longsupported the development of a Norms Restaurant. “We have been waiting a long time for this great news. This is a huge step in the redevelopment dissolution process, and I’m thrilled that we can finally begin on these improvements to the City.” The plans had been put on hold since the state dissolved redevelopment agencies several years ago. However, the City Council has made economic development in El Monte a top priority and aggressively pursued approvals for the projects, including the Norms Restaurant development. “As most California cities struggle to get properties approved by the state, the City of El Monte has successfully gained the approval of our top three properties,” said Mayor Andre Quintero. “It has taken several trips to
Sacramento to present the urgency of these approvals for our City and its development partners, who are investing in the City and its residents.” The Norms Restaurant
project is a $4 million, 6,900-square-foot development that is planned for the southeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue. The development of the eatery means 40
new jobs exclusively for El Monte residents and between $35,000 and $50,000 in annual sales tax revenues.
CDE to Convene 3,000 Relay for the Life El Monte Attendees at STEM Symposium by Tina Jung Sacramento
The Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, in partnership with the CDE and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, will host the Second Annual California STEM Symposium September 22–23, 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center. The theme of the Symposium is “Invest in California STEM Education: Innovate, Integrate, and Inspire!” The goal of this conference is to provide a forum for teachers, educators, administrators, and partners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to share their best practices, strategies, and resources. Topics at the Symposium will include Common Core mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards, engineering practices and programs, technology as a foundation and focus, integration of the STEM disciplines, college and career exploration and preparation, and engaging underrepresented youth and young women in STEM. This fall’s Symposium builds upon last year’s successful inaugural gath-
ering of more than 2,000 attendees. Registration is now open. Presenters and vendors are invited to apply to showcase their STEM programs, projects, and products. To sign up, visit the Californians Dedicated to Education Web page, keyword “Symposium.” CDE Directors Honored Two CDE directors were honored this month by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) for their leadership, vision, and dedication to career technical education (CTE). Former director Dr. Patrick Ainsworth received the State CTE Director Emeritus Award for effecting major change to the CTE landscape in California, increasing gender equity compliance, developing business and industry partnerships, and cultivating a modern CTE curriculum in the state. Ainsworth became CTE Director at CDE in 1996 and retired in November 2012. Current director Russ Weikle received NASDCTEc’s first-ever State CTE Director Rising Star
honor. Before he became director of CDE’s Career & College Transition Division, Weikle led the effort to revise the CTE Model Curriculum Standards, aligning them to the Common Core State Standards. He also convened a group that helped lay the foundation for the California State Plan for CTE. Weikle pioneered the Perkins Grant Management System to streamline the distribution of federal funds throughout California to improve CTE programs, integrate academic and career-technical instruction, serve special populations, and meet gender equity needs. Ainsworth’s and Weikle’s work are part of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson’s Career Readiness Initiative, designed to provide high school graduates with the career-readiness skills. The NASDCTEc is a national advocacy group in Maryland. It promotes policies to support academic and technical excellence, which ensure a career-ready workforce.
by Brad Healy El Monte
So much can be said for all the sacrifice, and desire the Cancer survivors showed at this year’s Relay for Life at the Arroyo High School in El Monte for 2014. Many tears were shared as many remembered the loved ones from the past who have fought the fight and have now passed on. But hope, courage, and a brighter future is at hand as many were willing to walk, run, and minister to those that still battle day to day with this disease. Many were willing to do whatever it took to encourage those who are looking for comfort and encouragement. Bands played, food was prepared, kids on jumpers and others were at hand to raise much needed money for cures, and treatment
that may give many more years to our loved ones now and the future. It was really nice to see so many coming together to demonstrate all in unity for getting a cure for so many that have been affected by cancer. All had stories of struggle, but many had stories of triumph as well. It was nice to see the survivors getting ribbons and medals for their overcoming cancer and becoming cancer free! The survivors were allowed to take the first lap around the track as others cheered them on. As all the festivities were taking place all were all aware and eager to fight on to help so many in need, and the Relay for Life sure does a lot to make this happen.
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSION CODE 21700 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT A PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE HELD AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 AM ON THE DAY OF JUNE 10TH, 2014 AT 11310 STEWART ST CITY OF EL MONTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE PROPERTY IS STORED BY EL MONTE STORAGE – EL MONTE, LOCATED AT 11310 STEWART ST EL MONTE CA 91731 NAME
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AND VALLEY MALL IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA The City of El Monte (“City”) shall contemplate via Resolution authorizing the Pilot Program designating Iris Lane as a one-way street between Tyler Avenue and Valley Mall as depicted by the map below. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF EL MONTE WILL CONTEMPLATE VIA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNATING IRIS LANE A ONE-WAY STREET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION BETWEEN TYLER AVENUE AND VALLEY MALL: 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 modification to a one-way street may do so orally on the date of the City Council meeting or in writing received by the City Clerk on or before the date of the City Council meeting. 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.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2014 LOS ANGELES COUNTY TITLE 32 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2013 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE AND READOPTION OF NEW BUILDING DEPARTMENT FEES
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ANGELES COUNTY 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, 2015, PRIOR TO Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103 and 52062. The public hearing will be held at Administrative Offices/Large Board Room 3320 Gilman Road, El Monte, CA 91732 on June 19, 2014, 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 16, 2014 to June 19, 2014 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arturo Delgado, Ed.D., Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools 5/28/14 CNS-2615641# MID-VALLEY NEWS
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"musical theatre"... The very thing the 70's were all about, from Tommy, to Rocky Horror Picture Show. A full on tribute is like watching a movie about a specific artist. That is what we do. It is not simply a cover band, but a thought out, calculated production by professionals. All the bands on AXSTV The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands have become closer as a result of the show, and Katie Daryl is our leader. All alumni of the show have joined an exclusive club we have all coined "Tribute U". We are all forever grateful for what we were given and for the fans we gained and jobs received from our performance on The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands." Dan Johnson - Which One's Pink, Pink Floyd Tribute Band Dan Johnson: "We were very excited about being selected for the program. Our turn came up on August 19, 2013. We, of course, knew a bunch of the bands that had already been on the program before us so we called everyone to get a feel for what it was going to be like. Most of us then attended The Police Experience show in person and were blown away at the energy in the room (as well as the band's incredible performance). So we felt that we had a good idea of what to expect when our turn came up. We were wrong. We loaded in 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
our gear that afternoon and went through our entire set in sound check. We could hear our fans outside the Roxy reacting to the songs we played in sound check. But we were unprepared for the unbridled electricity the crowd was feeding back the second we were introduced. I think our fans took this personally - they believe that Which One's Pink? is one of the World's Greatest Tribute Bands and they want to prove it to the rest of the country. It's ironic that Sunset Strip crowds have a reputation for being jaded and aloof but our crowd at the Roxy could not have been more engaged or LOUD! They may have been at their loudest AFTER the broadcast performance when, after an hour set of the FM radio hits we gave them the "deep cut" "Set the Controls For The Heart of the Sun." The phenomenal success of the World's Greatest Tribute Bands has sent reverberations throughout the LIVE venue community, with club owners and patrons now seeking out more than ever the music they love, performed LIVE by talented and seasoned musicians. If you are lucky enough to live in proximity to Los Angeles and desire to attend one of the broadcast show nights I recommend you do it. Having attended many television productions, I can say the experience of attending a WGTB show is like no other. You can meet and get up close with all of these artists and musicians. Believe me when I say, they would definitely love to meet you. And one other thing... you can now take some of this music home with you because the World's Greatest Tribute Bands now have 3 volumes of music from selected bands that have appeared on the show from the last 3 seasons. These tracks are freshly produced recordings and are a fantastic companion piece to the show. And watch out...Vol. 4 season 4 is already in the works. You can purchase your copy of Vol. 1, 2 & 3 on iTunes today. Look for season 4 to premier on AXS TV in the fall.
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“We are honored to have you all here and thank you for joining us for this special day,” said La Corte. “Welcome home to retired Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Grace Kojima, and retired Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Alice De La Torre and Maxson School retirees Ed Marquez, Lucy Breeden, Queta Espalin, Margaret Almaraz, Molly
Bringas and Rose Jayme. Thank you, again, for sharing in this moment.” MVSD superintendent, Lillian Maldonado French congratulated the Maxson staff, students and family and shared that the promise that Benjamin Franklin Maxson made to provide educational opportunities for students continues today with the new El Monte Promise Foundation.
“I am very happy to share that the El Monte Promise will be piloted here at Maxson School providing the opportunity for our students to have extra support and scholarships to go to college,” said French. A beautiful 65th Anniversary quilt was unveiled featuring illustrations of Maxson School memories drawn by each class. The colorful quilt was put together by teacher, Susan Razook and will be displayed in the school library. “The quilt is absolutely stunning!” said Lewis. “The students did an exceptional job and it is put together just beautifully. Education was and continues to be very important to our family. Ten of the 13 original Maxson children were involved in education in some way. We are honored to be part of the legacy of this wonderful school.” Concluding the celebration, students, staff and guests enjoyed a 65th anniversary cupcake to commemorate the special occasion and students were given bookmarks with Mr. Maxson’s picture on them, generously donated by Edward Guerrero, from EKG Creations. “In closing, as our program states, “Success isn’t
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