Vol. 51, No.23
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
June 05, 2013
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Memorial Day Celebrations Across Allied Veteran's Council The San Gabriel Valley Memorial Day
El Monte
Memorial Day......a day to remember those we have lost and those we still have with us, who have fought for what we have today and protected this great country of ours from enemies, both foreign and domestic. Whether it is here in the states or half way across the planet protecting us, all military personnel deserve a day of remembrance. From Monrovia to South El Monte, Memorial Day celebrations were abundant in every city and every
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cemetery in the San Gabriel Valley and across the nation. There were stories told by veterans and current service members at the Annual Memorial Ceremony at Tony Arceo Park by the City Of El Monte; at the Live Oak Cemetery on Duarte Road by the Allied Veterans Council;
to receive the appreciation from their communities and local dignitaries from across several districts. Wreaths were presented at the local memorials as a tribute to those we have lost in wars past and present. When you see a service member, please go up to them and thank
and the small but memorable ceremony on the front lawn of South El Monte City Hall. Veterans came out
them for their service and for protecting this great country of ours, both then and now. We Salute You All!
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El Monte Women's Club Host Annual Scholarship Luncheon
El Monte
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On May 30, 2013, the El Monte Women's Club held their annual Scholarship Luncheon, where they presented students from the El Monte Union High School District with scholarship awards in
by Catherine Eredia
academics, music and art. Dr. Marbel Garcia, Superintendent from El Monte City School District was the guest speaker and she inspired the students to stay true to themselves, to become success-
ful and to give back to their community. Students, parents, counselors and administrators from Arroyo, El Monte, Mountain View, Rosemead, South El Monte, Fernando R Ledesma High Schools and
El Monte/Rosemead Adult Schools were all in attendance. Thank you to the El Monte Women's Club for their continued support of the students in our community.
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Residents Encouraged to Provide Feedback at Upcoming Budget Workshop
El Monte
The El Monte community is encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop to discuss the formation of the 2013/2014 City budget and provide feedback on spending priorities. The event will include a presentation on the opportunities and challenges facing the City, including the loss of $4 million worth of revenue WHEN:
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Refreshments: 6:00 p.m. Presentation: 6:30 p.m.
Southern California Gas Company is upgrading their metering system
El Monte
The El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Southern California Gas Company to inform you about an important upgrade of the gas meter. Southern California Gas Company is upgrading their metering system by adding a communication device to all residential and most business natural gas meters. The advanced metering technol-
ogy will automatically read and transmit your gas usage information to their customer service and billing center. In the 91731- 91733 zip codes, installation is scheduled to begin in the later part of 2013. For more information, please click on the link below or contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 626443-0180
Summer Swim Program
Arcadia
Get out of the heat and into the pool! The Recreation and Community Services Summer Swimming Program will be open for lessons and open swim at the Arcadia High School Pool, 180 Campus Drive in Arcadia starting Saturday, June 15, 2013. For open swim the pool will open at 1pm and close at 5pm. Walk-in, fax-in and online registration are now underway for Session I (June 17-28) swim lessons only by logging
when Measure GG expires in April 2014. City staff will discuss priorities and expenditures by each department. At the workshop, residents will be encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed budget. A draft City budget was presented to the City Council at the May 21 Council meeting. The Council has made it
onto www.ci.arcadia.ca.us. For Session II (July 1-12) online registration for Arcadia residents begins June 21st. Walk-in registration for everyone begins June 24th at the Recreation Department located at 375 Campus Drive. No class on July 4, 2013. For more information regarding swim classes and the online and walk-in registration dates for Sessions 3-5, please call 626.574.5113.
a top priority to incorporate community feedback throughout the process of developing a budget. Additional community meetings will be planned throughout the month of June. The City anticipates the budget will be adopted at a Special City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 25.
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Help Reduce E-Waste in Our Cities and Landfills
Irwindale
In order to create a cleaner environment for our community, the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee is hosting a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event on Friday & Saturday, June 7 & 8, 2013 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Irwindale Event Center (Parking Lot) 500 Speedway Drive in Irwindale. The event is a FREE service to both businesses and city residents to properly get rid of their unwanted electronic products. Study shows that millions of pounds of e-waste are still sitting in California businesses and households. Electronic discards is the fastest growing segment of waste stream in our Nation and the World. Many electronic products contain high levels of nickel, lead, and other toxic elements that render them hazardous when disposed. E-waste is any consumer electronic equipment that has reached its “end of Life” or “end-of-usage,” whether in full or non-working condition.
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It includes most electronics or electric appliances with a cord or circuit board such as: Computer Monitors, Television sets, PC Systems, Printers, Laptops, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Toner Cartridges, UPS & PDAs, Power Supplies, Main Frame Units, Networking Equipment, Mother Board Systems, VCR/ VCD/DVD Players, Home Entertainment Systems, Landline and Cellular Phones, & Small Portable Devices. Also accepted are car and forklift batteries. Please note that refrigerators, washers and dryers, fluorescent light bulbs, and household batteries will NOT be accepted, and that there will be a $5.00 service fee for microwave ovens. Please come show your support for a cleaner environment by diverting e-waste away from our cities and landfills. For additional information please contact the Irwindale Chamber office at (626) 9606606.
Santa Anita Park Host 626 Night Market
Arcadia
Welcome to the 626 Night Market, the largest Asian night market in America, now at the front Paddock Gardens of Santa Anita Park. After a year of providing the 626 area code with the best delectible edibles, a wide variety of entertainment, and providing support to small businesses & entrepreneurs across the L.A. area, the 626 Night Market
is back for its second year. Launching this summer we will be hosting 3 more weekends of night markety goodness. That's right, we said it -- night-markety-goodness. Bring your empty stomachs and get ready to experience the next evolution of the 626 Night Market with 150+ vendors including Asian street foods, merchandise, beer &
spirits, live musical acts, artists, films, games, and more! Connect with us on Facebook
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San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District San Gabriel Valley
by Kelly Middleton
Vector Control Specialists are taking to the skies this week in search of poorly maintained swimming pools. The District is again partnering with the Pasadena Police Department's Air Operations Section and their regional program known as FAST (Foothill Air Support Team). This partnership allows the District to rapidly find stagnant water sources favored by West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes. "We're proud of our regional efforts and the partnership we've formed with the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District. Through a creative and collaborative approach, we're leading the fight against this very real and dangeous health hazard," said Pasadena Police Department's Lieutenant Mike Ingram. FAST is a leader in regional airborne law enforcement services, providing this critical resource to cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley from Pasadena to Pomona. "This program has been crucial for this District," said District Manager Kenn Fujioka, "they are providing a true community service. West Nile virus is an active and ongoing risk in the San Gabriel Valley." Last week, infected mosquitoes were reported by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for the first time this season from Harbor City and Wilmington in southern Los Angeles County. Residents need to take these risks seriously, eliminate all standing water from their property, and avoid mosquito bites. Even as the area recovers from the economic downturn, the number of pools spotted each year remains high. Last year, this joint program was successful in identifying 831 improperly maintained pools in the San Gabriel Valley. Yesterday's first flight of the season found 35 pools in one city alone. "If you have a green pool," says Fujioka, "it's time to get
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it cleaned up." Staff will visit these properties, require owners or residents make the necessary corrections, and treat the pools to prevent mosquitoes from emerging. State law prohibits anyone from creating conditions conducive to mosquitoes on their property. Under the California Health & Safety Code, property owners can be liable for penalties up to $1,000 per day plus the cost of abatement if these sites are not corrected. Algae and bacteria found in dirty/stagnant water provide the food immature mosquitoes (larvae & pupae) must have to develop. Mosquito eggs laid on the surface of water in a dirty pool can mature to biting adults in just 5-7 days. Even less than an inch of water can produce mosquitoes. Treatments by District personnel to 'green' pools will not change the appearance of the water, but will break the mosquito life cycle and reduce the risk of disease transmission. Proactive monitoring, early season mosquito control, and public education are critical to reduce disease transmission. Throughout the summer, basic protective measures should be followed: □ DUMP AND DRAIN: Check properties weeklyand remove all sources of standing water. Report 'green' inoperable pools or other sources of standing water to the District □ DAWN AND DUSK: Avoid outdoor activity in the early mornings and for two hours after dusk when mosquitoes are most active. □ DEFEND: Wear effective repellents when outdoors during these times, and ensure doors and windows are properly screened to keep mosquitoes out. The District encourages the public to help identify WNV "hot spots" by reporting dead birds to the WNV Hotline at (877) WNV-BIRD (877-9682473) or online at www.westnile.ca.gov. We also urge our residents to call the District to report mosquito activity.
Twin Lakes Elementary School Students Enjoy Fun and Games at the School’s STAR Bazar El Monte
Celebrating another successful and productive school year, Twin Lakes School held a STAR Bazar, complete with games, face painting, prizes and loads of fun for students. As a reward for their dedicated academic efforts and hard work on the annual State STAR tests, teachers and parents manned game booths and gave away prizes to the excited students. “We are so happy to provide this fun activity for the kids,” said Helen Heller, Twin Lakes’ principal. “They have worked so hard this year and it’s great to be able to reward them for their efforts, good behavior and attendance.” Students were given “StarBucks” for good behavior and attendance during STAR testing and used those bucks to play games such as Ping Pong Toss, Tic Tac Toe, Plinko, Bean Bag Toss and Football Toss. A big Video Gaming Truck was also on campus and students enjoyed playing video games like Mario Cart and dancing to the Just Dance game. “I like the Just Dance game, it’s really fun. The video game truck is my favorite thing here,” said Samantha Perez, second grader. “My favorite game is the Goal-azo game where you
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get to kick a soccer ball into a goal,” said kindergartner,
Julian Diaz. “The Star Bazar is really fun.”
Metro Briefs
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Join In “Dump The Pump Day” June 20 Now in its eighth year, National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation and save money, instead of driving a car. In LA taking public transit could mean saving as much as $10,000 annually instead of paying for gas and parking. Find out how at metro.net and plan to take public transit on Thursday, June 20.
New Metro Bus Schedules June 23 More frequent mid-day service on the Metro Orange Line is one of the changes Metro is making in its bus service to improve e;ciency and e=ectiveness starting June 23. For complete details on the service changes, visit metro. net. Revised timetables will be available online or on buses starting in June.
Metro’s Sustainability E=orts Honored Metro is the >rst and only recipient of the American Public Transportation Association’s Sustainability Commitment Platinum Recognition. Cited were Metro’s e=orts in reducing energy and water use, as well as reducing harmful air pollutant emissions in its facilities and buses.
Rail Turnstiles Being Latched Starting in mid-June at Metro Rail stations, turnstiles will be latched and won’t open unless you tap your valid card. Whatever type of fare you’re using – single ride, pass or transfer from another system – it must be loaded on a TAP card to ride any Metro Rail line or the Metro Orange Line. Find out more at metro.net.
Go Metro To The Dodgers, Save On Selected Games The winning combination of Metro and the LA Dodgers is getting better this season. Not only can you Go Metro to Union Station and connect with the Dodger Stadium Express, but now you can take advantage of discounted seats saving up to $20 on selected games through Metro’s Destination Discounts program. Visit metro.net/discounts for details.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen June Is such a busy month for many of us, Graduations, Weddings, Father’s Day and Flag Day on the 14th…Remember to fly your flag proudly, it is the best flag in the world. El Monte Business and Professional Women celebrated the end of their club year on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 with Installation of new officers and dinner at the El Sombrero Restaurant, 3550 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, California. Retiring President, Mary Morales called the meeting to order, Past President Denise Rubin led the Pledge to the Flag and Past President Shirley Campbell gave the inspiration. Past President Emily Ishigaki conducted the Installation of New Officers: President – Lorene Gutierrez, First Vice President – Esthela Siegrist, Second Vice President – Emily Ishigaki, Recording Secretary – Gloria Berumen, Corresponding Secretary – Shirley Campbell, and Treasurer – Mary Morales and Parliamentarian Mary Jo Kolakoski. Retiring President Mary Morales was presented a gift from the membership and a Past President’s Pin. Newly elected President Lorene Gutierrez was also given a pin, signifying her position as President. President Lorene conducted her first Board Meeting on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the El Monte Historical Museum. Following the routine business, the tentative programs for the coming year was planned: June: Scholarship Awards, July and August are dark, September: Community update; October: Forum for electoral candidates; November: Veterans issues; December: Traditional Christmas Brunch; January: Fundraiser; February: Women’s issues; March: Honoring Women in History and ending the year, the Annual April Installation of New Officers. The first meeting of the new club year was held at the El Sombrero Restaurant on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. The evening program was presented by Kim Plater, Director of the San Gabriel Valley District Domestic Violence Action Coalition. DVAC is a growing organization that strives for awareness of all issues of domestic violence, which includes childrens issues, human trafficking and sexual abuse in the military. Ms. Plater focused her talk on Human Trafficking, how people, including very young children, are being bought, sold and smuggled like modern-day slaves. Because
Mid Valley News human trafficking generates billions of dollars of profit each year, it is now one of the fastest growing crimes. If your club or group would like further information or a speaker you may Email: kimplater@@aol.com. El Monte Business and Professional Women’s Club belongs to the Sierra Mar District of California Federation of Business and Professional Women. The Arboretum District of California Garden Clubs, Inc. held their Annual District Luncheon, celebrating the end of the club year, in the banquet room at the Santa Anita Golf Course Country Club, 405 S. Santa Anita, Arcadia, California. Arboretum District Director Shirley Stewart welcomed all club members and guests. The Monrovia Garden Club was hostess for the day and chose Alice in Wonderland and the famous Tea as the theme. Following a delicious lunch, a most entertaining program was presented by members Aynn Freeman and Suzanne Gutierrez. Gardening items, gifts and plants were sold and a silent auction was held. Nine clubs comprise the Arboretum District: Chevy Chase Estates Garden Club, Floralia Guild Chapter 20, Friend O’Garden Club of El Monte, San Marino Garden Club, Sierra Madre Garden Club, Year Around Garden Club, It’s Garden Thyme, Monrovia Garden Club and the San Gabriel Valley Cactus & Succulent Society. Total District membership is 586. Organized in 1933, the area covered is San Gabriel foothills in Los Angeles County to Whittier, including Glendale, to Orange and San Bernardino Counties. The Arboretum District is a member of the California Garden Club, Inc., the Pacific Region and the National Garden Club. District meetings are held at 9:30 AM on the second Monday of October, December, February, April and June in the Palm Room of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California. Guests are always welcome. Attending the Arboretum District Annual Luncheon were members of the El Monte Friend O’Garden Club: New President Steve Heimple, Immediate Past President and treasurer Rita Cazares, First Vice President Esthela Torres de Siegrist, Second vice President David Siegrist, Secretary Mary Jo Kolakoski, Parliamentarian Larry Giangrico, Arboretum Representative and Hospitality Mavis Hansen, Virginia Chipp, Sandy Fout, Bobbie McGowan, Suzie Juarez, John Juarez, Richard Salcedo and Nita Tessier. Always lots of fun events to attend, see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Student's Corner "Rhythm 0 Experiment and Its Effect on Us"
Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School. by Ashley Lanuza
In 2010, performing artist Marina Abramovic did the most daring act in her career. Her experiment, the “Rhythm 0 Experiment,” was to primarily test the limits between the artist and the public’s relationship. Sitting on a chair, Marina stayed in her spot for six hours straight with a table of various items ranging from ordinary to violent. On the table were seventy-two objects she allowed anyone to use to manipulate her body and actions. In the beginning, the crowd was hesitant and modest. Then, they proceeded to hurt her in various ways. After the excruciating six hours, Marina got up and walked away. Expecting a confrontation, people scattered and left the scene. Marina’s brave movement
opened the doors to society’s problem, namely, bullying. “And to see how the public really lose control- that’s kind of frightening,” Marina relayed to openideo.com. What she did is a prime example of how primitive humanity can become when faced with freedom and no control. Furthermore, it is an extreme model of what happens when people are silent about bullying. We are taught to “just ignore it” and “keep quiet” when we are being hurt. However, that is not the answer for bullying. As shown by Marina with a “mature” audience, her silence was not golden. Her silence was the red hue sprouting from her neck and the salty tears of that horrific event. One cannot stay quiet in the face of purposeful
pain! Yet confrontation is not a good response for bullying either. As Marina stood up to leave, the audience ran away to “escape confrontation.” They dispersed in fear, but fear can grow to hatred and anger, and in the case of bullying, that would not be a positive result. Primarily, it should be noted that neither silence nor confrontation are the answers. Well, bullying can be stopped in many ways, but it is really up to the victims and how they’ll handle it. Marina Abramovic gives us more than her self-freeing experience. She gives us useful anecdotes created to be analyzed and discussed to free ourselves from the pain that can be inflicted by society.
More Local Events Summer Beach Bus Rides Again! Shuttles Begin June 22
El Monte
Grab your sunblock, put on your flip-flops and climb aboard the City of El Monte’s Summer “Beach Bus,” with express transit service from the City of El Monte to Huntington Beach. This $6 round-trip service is a bargain for beach lovers, teens on vacation, swimmers and sun worshippers of all ages looking for a convenient and stress-free way to travel to the beach. Every Saturday from June 22-August 17, the City of El Monte will be picking up passengers at 11 a.m. at the El Monte Trolley Sta-
tion, 3650 Center Avenue, and transporting them to Huntington Beach. Passengers can also take a Tuesday Beach Bus beginning June 25-August 13 Tuesday’s round-trip Beach Bus leaves El Monte’s Trolley Station at 12 p.m. All Beach Bus shuttles will leave Huntington Beach at 6 p.m. and are estimated to return to El Monte by 7 p.m., depending on traffic. Tickets for the “Beach Bus” go on sale Wednesday, May 29 and will be available for purchase at the El Monte Trolley Station Office dur-
ing normal business hours, Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Trolley Station is located one block west of Tyler Avenue on the corner of Valley Boulevard and Center Avenue, next to the Metrolink Train Station. Children must be at least two years of age, and children under 12 are to be accompanied by an adult. For additional information and specific “Beach Bus” dates and policies, please call the El Monte Trolley Station at (626) 580-2242.
Brown Bag Workshop: Adding Your Personal Brand To Resumes That Land Interviews
Monrovia
The Monrovia Public Library will host this timely workshop on Wednesday, June 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The Library is located at 321 S. Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia’s Library Park. Thorsten Hoins provided a guide to creating a personal branding statement in his June 19 Brown Bag Workshop. For job searchers, this personal
by Carol Kampe
brand is your unique selling proposition and your job search mission statement – highlighting what employers want. Bring a copy of your resume and learn how to incorporate your unique selling proposition in a resume that lands interviews. All attendees receive an annotated webliography of resources and a list of sug-
gested print resources in the Monrovia Public Library. Registration is encouraged. Visit www.monroviapubliclibrary.org and click on the calendar icon. Click on the event to sign up. No Internet? Stop by the Adult Reference Desk or call 626-256-8274, Walk-ins welcome. Wednesday, June 26 Library Community Room 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free
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ARIES This is likely to be a busy, fastpaced week when you could go into communication overdrive. If you need to persuade someone of something or share an idea or plan, there seems to be very little that could go wrong.
TAURUS You’re going to enjoy both earning and spending. Wrack your brains and come up with some new and exciting moneymaking ideas.
GEMINI
Your romantic and social life could take an interesting and exciting turn. A friend may provide a breath of fresh air or give you a few ideas that are notable for their originality.
"SCHOOL'S OUT" ACROSS DOWN 1. Enthusiastic approval 1. PST plus three 6. Network with an eye 2. All the rage 9. Train track 3. One of Los Lobos 13. Beamed or glowed 4. Opposite of cation 14. Atilla, e.g. 5. Kitchen whistler 15. "Beats me!" 6. Blacken 16. Shinbone 7. Dog holder 17. Tropical American cuckoo 8. Like a snicker 18. America's singing choices 9. Paul of "This Is 40" 19. *"School's Out" singer 10. Dwarf buffalo 21. *"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: 11. Inwardly ___ ____" 12. *Summer learning ____ 23. Endorsement 15. Excavates 20. Derive 24. Harper and Bruce, e.g. 22. "___ the land of the free ..." 25. A cool ___, as in money 24. Helen Keller did this 28. South American Indian 25. Capital of Belarus people 26. "Potato State" 30. Raja's money, pl. 27. Reduce pressure 35. *Essay's main ____ 29. *Read in English class 37. *Truant officers 39. *Done at the mirror before 31. *Formal affair 32. Downy duck prom 33. Be theatrical 40. Organization formed in 34. Wheel stopper 1949 36. Blue-ribbon 41. Bone-chilling 38. *Done to a yearbook 43. Picked up by one of 42. Poly- follower senses 45. *For underachievers in sum44. Expels from community mer 46. Actresses Ryan and Tilly 49. Kith partner 47. Of higher order or level 51. Right-leaning character 48. 1/100th of a ruble 54. Handrail post 50. Like nay-sayers 56. Love intensely 52. Gas type 57. *Colorful accessory to cap 53. Sir Francis Drake's and gown "Golden ____" 58. Assortment 55. Approximated landing 59. Magician, in the olden days time 60. Arab ruler 57. Individual 61. Swirling vortex 61. *Final assessments 62. Exclamation of surprise, archaic 64. Santa Anna's siege site 63. Surfer's stop 65. Sarcastic 66. Bit of sunshine 67. User ID + password 68. Flanders of "The Simpsons" 69. Letter's end 70. Canal locale 71. About to explode 72. Field worker 73. Caustic chemical 74. Yielded
CANCER You’re currently moving through a cosmic cycle in which it helps to relax and reflect. You might feel happiest when you’re taking time out, perhaps to read motivational books or watch an inspiring movie or two.
LEO This is a hectic week that centers on groups and gatherings, networking, and generally connecting with others. You’re going to be busy in this area for some time, perhaps organizing events yourself and mixing and mingling in general.
VIRGO This could be one of the busiest and most productive times of the year, especially in your career. Make a to-do list and get started with things so you can check them off.
LIBRA Someone could have the gift of gab this week. You’ll be more likely to listen to what they have to say if they’re talking about travel, adventure, and wideopen horizons that seem to call to your soul.
SCORPIO Make sure you do your research before signing deals that involve a lot of money. On the other hand, you could be financially very fortunate if you get it right.
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'Town Tweets ' by Joe Castillo
Kiwanis Honors Longden Elementary School Students
Temple City
Back From Vacation …. I had a wonderful vacation, thanks for asking, and am ready to start tweeting about our local cities of San Gabriel and Rosemead. It seems like when you return to your home after a long vacation, everything seems so different. In San Gabriel, construction at the railroad tracks on San Gabriel and Mission intersection is in the process of starting up, while in Rosemead a mini-mall is in full swing construction around the McDonald’s located at Valley and Walnut Grove. In my entire vacation, I didn’t see as much construction as I saw my first day back. I’m not sure how the logistics will take place, but the lowering of the train tracks in San Gabriel will cause multiple major intersections to close down forcing motorists to find alternate routes. If you thought the traffic was bad with open roads, wait until you see the traffic later this month. …. Memorial Day Celebration…. Congratulations to the City Of Rosemead and Savannah Cemetery for a memorable Memorial Day service. Using the venue of the historic cemetery, approximately 110 people attended the ceremony under bright sunny skies. Rosemead Mayor Polly Low was master of ceremonies and introduced fellow council members and guest speakers. The El Monte Volunteer choir sang patriotic songs while the Reyner Aguirre American Legion Post provided the flag presentation and 21-gun salute. ‘Taps’ and bagpipes were also played in honor of those you gave their lives for our country. Savannah Cemetery was beautifully decorated with American flags placed on each of the 108 veterans interred on the grounds. Let’s hope that Memorial Day will continue to be celebrated with such a positive, honorable and memorable service in honor of the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom…. On Loan…. As a former museum President, when items were loaned to our museum, we only held them until the owner requested them back. It has come to my attention that San Gabriel Historical
Museum is holding personal items loaned to them by the Chief of the Kizh Nation – Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians who has requested them back. The Museum claims that NAGPRA (North American Graves Protection and Reparation Act) compels them to hold the items however NAGPRA only applies to items the museum has acquired and not personal items on loan. Let’s hope that the historical museum and Chief can work out a satisfactory compromise. Both parties have a lot to offer the community and each can benefit from a strong relationship….. Vacation Epilogue… Why is it you almost need another vacation to get over a vacation?
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by Jerry Jambazian
The Kiwanis Club of Temple things about Longden are my player, and to attend a great City recognized three outstandfriends, the great education, university. ing students in the 6th grade and the people there.” The best Each week the Temple City from Longden Elementary thing that ever happened was Kiwanis Club is pleased to School. Pictured with the proud going on the Washington DC recognize outstanding students students is and their teachers from Vice-Principal Cloverly, Emperor, Mr. Robert Longden, Oak AvWestgate. enue, and the Dr. Doug Hope is Sears Learning Center. 12 years old Kiwanis treats students and in Mrs. and their teacher to Korsavonglunch. Students receive Yi’s class. She a certificate, a letter for has three older their parents, a bumper brothers and sticker, a gift certificate sisters and from The Hat Restauenjoys singing, photo: Vice-Principal Mr. Robert Westgate Hope Ferguson, rant, and a photograph Hannah Crews, and Andres Huerta dancing, and of them receiving architecture. their award. Their Hope said, “The best things trip in the 5th grade. Personal photo will also be published in about Longden are my friends, goals are to make things less Temple City Life, Mid Valley the playground, and I have been expensive, build a park, to be News, Temple City Tribune, and here since kindergarten.” The good at soccer, learn to speak displayed in the Temple City best thing that ever happened Spanish, and to be more active. Unified School District lobby. was being in a talent show and Andres is 12 years old and Temple City Kiwanis has been everyone clapping. Personal in Mrs. Acosta’s class. He has serving our community since goals are to change her school a brother and sister and enjoys 1939. Members are dedicated habits, design a building, read playing sports. Andres said, men and women who desire to more, be responsible, and to be “The best things about Longden make a difference in the quality less talkative. are the safe playground, great of life for the youth of Temple Hannah is 13 years old and in education, and the staff are reCity. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 Mrs. Jenning’s class. She has ally nice.” The best thing that noon each Tuesday at Denny’s three older brothers and sisters ever happened was winning first Restaurant. To find out more and enjoys reading, swimming, place in soccer. Personal goals about Kiwanis, please call Jerry going to the mall, hanging out are to stop pollution, build a Jambazian at (626) 286-2444. with family, and going to the soccer stadium, be on the honor You can also visit their website beach. Hannah said, “The best roll, be an international soccer at www.templecitykiwanis.org.
La Rosa’s 1st Annual Character Olympics Family Fun Night
Temple City
On May 17, 2013, La Rosa Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association sponsored the school’s First Annual Character Olympics Family Fun Night. The theme focused on character education, a very important part of each child’s educational foundation. Students and their friends participated in six fun games. At the completion of all six games, each participant received a special medal. Students, parents, and staff enjoyed the fun, good
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food, and entertainment! La Rosa’s very own third 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. DunkiJacobs, and her fabulous husband Glenn, provided musical entertainment for the evening. Special thanks to La Rosa’s dedicated teachers and staff for all their hard work and for volunteering to help run the game stations. It was a special night for La Rosa’s faculty as they were looking forward to seeing former students at the event. This night was also the start of La Rosa’s week long
Spring Book Fair, which was well attended during the evening’s festivities. La Rosa’s PTA extends its sincere gratitude for the community’s generous support and donations.
La Rosa Elementary School serves students in Kindergarten through Third Grade in the Temple City Unified School District. For more information about La Rosa, call 626548-5076.
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San Gabriel Mission High School Celebrates 61st Graduation May 31st marked San Gabriel Mission High School’s 61st graduation ceremony that was held at the historic San Gabriel Playhouse. The Commencement speaker was Marisa Tellez, a SGMHS alumna from the class of 1999. Ms. Tellez “is considered one of the experts of crocodilian disease and ecology, and currently has a book in print on crocodilian parasitism. Marisa is now in the process of finishing the
PhD program in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at UCLA.” The Valedictorian for the Class of 2013 was Miss Araceli Padron, who will be attending UCLA in the fall. The Salutatorian was Miss Jaclyn Abing, a Posse Scholar. She will be attending Grinnell College. Congratulations to all the graduates from your San Gabriel Mission High Family! Police Chief Steve Schuster, Captains Buehler and States along with Congresswoman Napolitano,
and cut out of President Obama celebrating the openning of the Congresswoman's new offices in El Monte.
El Monte High School Gay-Straight Alliance Demonstrate Leadership and Impact On Our Community El Monte El Monte High School students Allen Cabanillas and Yesenia Padilla attended the annual GSA Advocacy and Youth Leadership Academy and Queer Youth Advocacy Day (GAYLA/QYAD), a statewide conference that took place at Sacramento April 26-29 in order to get two bills passed in California. The conference is sponsored by GSA Network and other organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Equality California, National Organization for Women (NOW),
Transgender Law Center, California Teachers Association and the Trevor Project. The goal of the conference is to train youth in the legislative process, how a bill becomes a law and how to fearlessly approach assembly members and senators. All the training held at
the conference are led by youth trainers such as Cabanillas and Padilla. At QYAD, Cabanillas was chosen to facilitate a meeting with the chiefs of the California Board of Education to discuss the implementation of the FAIR Education Act that was passed last year by youth at GAYLA/QYAD. Although this may seem like a very intimidating job to be given, Cabanillas was more than prepared. He shares, "It was amazing and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to talk to the Board. It was very empowering leading other youth and preparing them for a meeting like this. I know I have made a difference representing the youth." Both Cabanillas and Padilla hold social justice for all marginalized youth very close to heart and they hope to continue to fight for the rest of their lives. Padilla shares," I plan on becoming a government official, particularly a member of congress, in hopes of making direct change in our state so our students have opportunities to safely participate in school without fear of harassment or pushout." Both Cabanillas and Padilla are also youth trainers for the Southern California region youth council for GSA Network where their job to lead summits all over Southern California and train at major GSAN events.
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Bacon Steps Down at Temple City
Temple City
Barry Bacon stepped down as the baseball coach at Temple City Tuesday after 16 seasons at the helm. “I have two boys who need their Dad at home,” Bacon said. “It’s a simple as that.” Bacon guided the Rams to the CIF Division 4 Final in 2012 where they fell to Palm
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by Tim Peterson
Desert 4-0. Temple City had a magical run last year knocking off Don Lugo and Granite Hills before shutting out St. Bonaventure in the semi finals. Twin brothers Corey and Calvin Copping anchored a solid pitching staff that sparked the playoff run. Temple City also won four Rio Hondo League titles overall under Bacon, who spent 23 years total coaching baseball at the school. Bacon also coached Ryan Tucker who was drafted by the Florida Marlins in 2005. The Rams finished 7-17 this season and missed the playoffs. It was only the second time Temple City missed the playoffs during Bacon’s 16 years. The only other time the Rams did not play in the post season was in 2000.
Former Temple City baseball head coach Barry Bacon.
Senior Comeback for Rosemead's Hernandez
Rosemead
Nothing could deter Karah Hernandez from having a successful senior season on the softball diamond for the Rosemead Lady Panthers in 2013. It was a year in which Rosemead won only three games and just one in Mission Valley League, and yet Hernandez pressed on. It was a season in which Hernandez was asked to play two positions, sometimes three, to help out a team that was struggling and she did so with no questions asked. And of course there was last year. Yeah, there was 2012 – a year that Hernandez didn't play at all because she was academically ineligible. That alone could have crushed the hopes and dreams of many people to continue to play the sport you love but Hernandez used it as motivation. “Last year was horrible. It hurt every game and I didn't want to go to practice, I didn't want to participate in anything. But this year I was so excited to get back on the field,” Hernandez said. “I think I cried after every game last year. But this year I kept my grades up, that's for sure. I stayed for tutoring and I played summer ball and that really helped.” To say Hernandez “bounced back” in 2013 is to say the Baltimore Ravens had a “pretty good” year least season. She hit .456 with an on base percentage of .523 and was also named team captain. Hernandez referred to herself as a batter that hits for average but she has some pop as well. She belted three home runs while driving in 12 runs. Defensively she split time playing centerfield and shortstop and had 62 combined assists and putouts. She also spent some time at second base. For all of this she was nominated for all CIF and earned all league honors. “I prefer centerfield. I like to run and be more on edge and not knowing when the ball is going to come. I like to be in charge of just my two outfielders and keep it
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simple,” said Hernandez of the two positions. Hernandez was all area player two years ago as a sophomore and despite the year away from competitive play she returned better than ever. She has been playing the sport since she was four years old and now, after a big senior season she has earned the opportunity to play at the next level. In 2014 Hernandez will be patrolling the outfield for Pasadena City College. It's been a dream of Hernandez to play in college ever since she first put on the cleats. “I'm excited for more competitive play because we've never really been competitive
more year.” Throughout the whole journey Karah's father Tony Hernandez has been right there by her side. Through the little leagues of Arcadia and Sierra Madre, through the endless hours of games and practices on numerous Southern California softball fields and on into high school where Tony served as an assistant coach. “A lot of people think that with my Dad being a coach he gives me special treatment but it's the exact opposite,” Hernandez said. “He pushes me lot more than the other girls. I mean I think it's hard for him to be a coach because he hasn't cheered for me in four years, so it's going to different when he's just a fan.” “It's hard to be impartial and not to show favoritism sometimes. But deep down she knows how much I root for her,” Tony Hernandez said about his experience as a coach. “The ups and downs we've been through, her Karah Hernandez being ineligible, but here. It's always been a real that’s the way life goes. She fun game and I've played a has learned some hard lessons lot with that but I'm looking and she has learned about forward to being competicharacter and humility.” tive,” said Hernandez. “UsuSo what does Karah Herally in college that's the one nandez do after her softball thing that people focus on is playing days are done? She one sport. It's not like in High has that figured out too She's School where they can do a going to be a juvenile hall bunch of different things.” counselor, something that Being a senior to most traits like character and hupeople means a last chance, a mility will serve her well. final opportunity, one last shot “I've been inspired to do to make that big splash. But that. One of my brothers has Hernandez didn't look at it autism and I feel I can work that way. For her it was more with either special ed or the a matter of getting it back other (troubled kids.) I feel I to the way things were, of can connect with either one,” returning to normal. she said. “I didn't think the senior And of course after all the year was a big thing. I thought trials and tribulations of the how great my sophomore last couple of years Karah year went and just to wanted has a role model that she's to compete with that,” stated always looked up to to carry Hernandez.“Basically I didn't her through. No, it's not Kobe think I could do it because I Bryant or LeBron James or was out for a full season and Clayton Kershaw or even JenI really didn't give it my all nie Finch. being ineligible. So I was just “Just my Dad,” Hernandez more worried about being at said. Why, of course! the same level as my sopho-
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The Peterson Principal San By Tim Peterson
I'm not ready to put together a football top 20 yet in any of the three divisions that we cover. It's still a little early. But it's never too early to start talking about how things might shake out in 2013 on the gridiron. Do they still call the football field the gridiron? Although people think it's Monrovia and then everybody else in the Mid-Valley Division there are some interesting developments. First of all I'm not ready to simply the hand the Mid-Valley over to the Wildcats. I know M-Town is loaded but have you taken a serious look at what the Cats have lost? Let's go over the list. Here you go: Ge Vontray Ainsworth, Mason Bryant, George Frazier, Brett Walsh, Blake Heyworth, Anthony Craft, Jacob Bueno, David Gallegos, Matt Norman, Isaac Miravet...all gone. Did you know that of the those ten players at least eight of them are playing college ball in the fall? Frazier and Walsh are playing D1 and Bryant will be in the Ivy League. I don't care how loaded you may be, that's a lot to replace. I know Monrovia has some names coming back- Darius McClain, Darione Jones, Erik Brooks and Josh Cano on the line and of course the possible addition of one Kurt Scoby, but they have a long way to go before Ryan Maddox is holding up another Championship plaque. And replacing a quarterback is always a chore. San Dimas, one of the teams that should contend with Monrovia, suffered a blow this week when it learned that Jake Payton is going to transfer. Payton rushed for over 1600 yards and scored 22 touchdowns last year as a junior. But keep in mind that the Saints ran for over 4300 yards as a team. Payton's numbers were big and he's a talented kid, but he also benefited from Coach Bill Zernickow's system. San Dimas usually has three or four different backs that put up big numbers and this year should be no different. Fausto Martinez and Reece Alvarado are back and that's close to 1000 yards right there. And Joseph Mayorga, who left San Gabriel and is now enrolled at San Dimas could contribute in a big way as well. San Dimas will be just fine. When was the last time Paraclete wasn't a factor? If you seen Norm Dahlia, you know he could get anyone to
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compete with just a look. The Spirits return Triston Brown (783 yards receiving), Franky Ramirez (224 yards rushing) and Chad Hall (319 yards receiving.) Also Christian Ruiz and Micah Robinson who had over 80 tackles combined between them both return on defense. Driving up the 14 to Lancaster in November is no picnic. Make no mistake Paraclete will be in the mix. Sierra Canyon who battles Paraclete in the Alpha returns quarterback Andre Nunez, running back Kieran Yancy and receiver Isaiah Renfro. Losing Xavier Menifield and his 1577 yards and 22 touchdowns is a blow, but the Trailblazers have enough to fill the void. They'll make it work. The most intriguing league in the Mid-Valley Division might be the Almont. There have been three coaching changes in the off season with only the Schurr, Montebello and Keppel coaches remaining intact. Our own Josh Ouellette interviewed Moors HC Chuck Leonardis last week and things seem to be stabilized at Alhambra. David Ramos stepped down at Bell Gardens but came up with a good hire in Geoff Ackerman. JD Thompson has some big shoes to fill at San Gabriel and with word of recent departures he is off to a rough start. And how can you not like Montebello? Pete Gonzalez has things headed in the right direction and has a core group of players coming back. DC Brian Zavala likes his linebackers comparing them to the “Northview three” in 2008. Let the summer circuit begin. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com.
San Gabriel
Gabriel’s Fernandez Going to St. Mary’s
San Gabriel’s Isai Fernandez, who played wide receiver, defensive back, and held on kicks for the Matadors, is going to St. Mary’s to continue his education and play football. “I feel really blessed,” said Fernandez as he signed his letter on Friday afternoon. A three year member of the SG varsity and a key member of the team’s 2011 finals run, Fernandez plans on studying kinesiology. “It was a lot of hard work and I know its cliche but you always get the people who
say that you can’t or your too small but I made it. I want to say thanks for pushing me.” Fernandez credited his family who are good with him attending a school out in Leavenworth, Kansas. Cold winters, far away, unfamiliar faces, he answered the question of homesickness. “I know its going to happen,” he said. “But I’m getting mentally prepared for that. With God I will be able to do it.” Fernandez describes the entire playoff run of 2011 when the Matadors defeated Mara-
natha, Arroyo, and San Dimas as his best memory on the field. When pressed for a personal memory he described a 19-yard tip toe reception along the sidelines against Schurr from that same season. “You always dream about making a sideline catch, where you get your feet down,” he said. “Our quarterback Andy Guerrero threw it and I caught it.” Fernandez reports for football at St. Mary’s on August 15th.
Isai Fernandez surrounded by family and friends.
Area Players Drafted by Major League Baseball With the Major League Baseball Draft being held this Thursday we thought it would be good to look back at the players in our coverage zone of schools who have been
drafted by MLB Teams. The first thing you are going to notice is some well known local names that are missing like Albie Pearson or Ralph Kiner. These players were
never drafted they were signed by their respective clubs. The MLB Draft came about in 1965 and that is where we begin.
Here are few area players drafted by the Majors, this list will continue into the next issue and online at www.midvalleynews.com Name School
Team
Jackie Adams Monrovia Mets Ray Aguilar El Monte Rockies
Four day Summer Camp
Monday thru Thursday 1:00pm to 4:30pm June 24 thru June 27 at the San Gabriel Academy
Featuring:Three of the top High School Coaches in California For further information contact: Coach Richard Marquis 626-482-8267 coachmarquis@gmail.com
Chris Arnold Arcadia Giants Rudy Arroyo Mt. View Cardinals Carl Baker
La Puente
Expos
Henry Barrera Rosemead Royals John Becker Arroyo White Sox Rocky Biddle
Temple City
White Sox
Dan Blood Arcadia Twins Bruce Bochte Arcadia Angels Jimmy Brettl
Temple City
Indians
Manuel Burciaga
Baldwin Park
Royals
John Bush
San Gabriel
Angels
Chris Calvert
Temple City
Twins
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA10-413612-TC Order No.: 100783776-CABFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): NORMA A ESPINOZA A MARRIED WOMAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/26/2007 as Instrument No. 20070164430 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 6/12/2013 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $322,789.67 The purported property address is: 1045 FARMER AVE, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8119-007-065 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either 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 sa le 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-10-413612-TC . 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. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714573-1965 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-10-413612-TC IDSPub #0050501 5/22/2013 5/29/2013 6/5/2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Wells Cargo Self Storage at 901 W. Service Ave., West Covina, Ca. 91790 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after June 12, 2013 at 11:30 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following. FAJARDO JR, ANTONIO Venegas, Joey MUNAR, JIM Baker, William HENRY JR, WAYNE
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of El Monte Growth Fund, a California non-profit public benefit California, shall conduct a joint public hearing in Chambers on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 commencing matters:
LAWRENCE, JULIE MARTINEZ, RAUL Rivera, Suzanne HERNANDEZ, ARLENE Flye, Steve MARTINEZ, ALEX WILSON, DEVIN E. GARCIA, ANDREYA McClure, Candlen Schirmer, Jennifer Zamora, Ernesto Pecha, Pam Allen, Donna Vetter, Charles Hernandez, Valerie R.
(the “City”) and the El Monte Smart corporation of the City of El Monte, the City of El Monte’s City Council at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following
1. Consideration and approval of a purchase and sale agreement by and among the City and Gateway Transit Village, LLC and El Monte Smart Growth Fund, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (“EMSG”) in support of the implementation of the El Monte Gateway Project. The joint public hearing shall be conducted by the El Monte Smart Growth Fund as follows: Date: Time: Place:
LAWRENCE, AMEER
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:00 PM City Council Chamber City Hall – East 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731
The lands which shall be subject to disposition and improvement by EMSG are currently owned or controlled by the City and are generally located along the west side of Santa Anita Avenue between the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Valley Boulevard on the north and the Metro bus station on the south, such lands include the City Public Works Yard on Santa Anita Avenue. Certain of these lands are proposed for transfer by the City of El Monte to EMSG for disposition by EMSG to Gateway Transit Village, LLC. Interested persons may contact Damien Arrula, Economic Development Director at (626) 580-2249 or by email at darrula@elmonteca.gov to obtain further information regarding the public hearing as hereby scheduled. Interested persons may submit written or oral objections to the development activities described in this public notice to the City Clerk of the City of El Monte, either in electronic form addressed to hmireles@elmonteca.gov or by personal delivery or by United States Mail addressed to: City Clerk City of El Monte 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731 Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the El Monte Smart Growth Fund.
Hernandez, Valerie Rodriguez, Crystal
Notice given: May 23, 2013
CITY OF EL MONTE
MARTINEZ, TARA ANDRADE, LORENA
__________________________ M. Helen Mireles Chief Deputy City Clerk City of El Monte
Anaya, Maria Ramirez, Carlos Munoz, Veronica Mititieri, Gerardo QUEVEDO, FEDERICO
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Briseno, Jose de jesus Smith, Betty Diaz, Nichole
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tional performer. He left the music industry on a full time basis in the eighties but still does special performances, this time in concert with John York of the Byrds. A review of a prior performances of this show describes it as “a treasure chest of Barry's witness-upon-creation anecdotes about the music and the musicians of the 60's, told in an entertaining and irresistible way. John adds a terrific balance. They perform not only Barry’s own hits like "Eve of Destruction," "Green Back Dollar" and "Green Green" but many others, written and performed originally by Barry's dear friends, such as the Mamas and Papas, John Sebastian, and many others. The subjects of the storytelling, those times and the music become one. “ Family Promise is an organization which helps truly
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LOPEZ, JOHN
Rosemead Kiwanis Host Music Legend Headlines Family Promise Fundraiser Rosemead based Family Promise and a network of San Gabriel Valley Churches help homeless families in transition (i.e. temporarily homeless) re-establish themselves. One of those churches on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm will host a fundraising concert featuring the legendary Barry McGuire. It will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. So who is Barry McGuire (if you were born after 1970 you may not know)? According to an on-line biography he is folk based protest song sing in the sixties who later turned to pioneering and writing Contemporary Christian music. With Randy Sparks he wrote and sang the legendary “Green Green” in 1963 as part of the New Christy Minstrels. In 1971 he became a Christian and gained renown as an inspira-
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needy and carefully families in Rosemead and surrounding communities. Catholic, Protestant and Adventist churches are all part of their network. Unfortunately they presently can only service less than a quarter of qualified applicants. The $30 per ticket pre-performance charge ($35 at the door) will help them and the congregations working with them in a worthy effort. Preperformance tickets can be obtained on this website or by calling 626/675-1316. ROSEMEAD RELAY FOR LIFE SLATED - The 2013 Rosemead Relay for Life event will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 2013, at Rosemead High School (Mission and Rosemead in Rosemead). So far four teams have agreed to participate in the 24 hours activity with more anticipated.
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The EMHS GSA is the largest GSA in the El Monte Union High School District and holds various campaigns and events on campus in order to obtain their ultimate goal: make school a safe and respectful environment for all students. Some of the events GSA has held are Ally Week, Day of Silence, Transgender Day of Remembrance, LGBT History Month and Harvey Milk Day to name a few. The EMHS GSA holds local GSA mixers so students have a network of friends from all over our community. GSA attends various conferences such as Models of Pride at USC and Queer Youth Empowerment Day at UCLA. As a result of their hard work and leadership, they have received recognition from local school board member Juanita Gonzales. Gonzales organized a district-wide Shakey's night for all the GSA clubs after she heard about the changes EMHS GSA had made on their campus. Just recently, GSA Network reached out to EMHS GSA to have a meeting with the Liberty Hill Foundation to highlight success in advancing the rights of LGBT youth in schools. The GSA may appear to be just a social club; however, it is obvious that it is much more than that. Its members are making change one step at a time. If it means heading to the Capitol to talk to legislators, then you can guarantee they'll do it if it means all students will feel safe in schools.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013090461. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EKG CREATIONS, 4630 SANTA ANITA AVE., EL MONTE, CA 91732, LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): SUSIE GUERRERO, 4630 SANTA ANITA AVE., EL MONTE, CA 91732. This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on PRESIDENT. Notice – This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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CITY OF EL MONTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET OF MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY The governing board of Mountain View School District will hold a public hearing on the BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, prior to Final Adoption as required by Education Code Section 42103. The public hearing will be held at Administrative Offices/Large Board Room 3320 Gilman Road, El Monte, CA 91732 on June 27, 2013, at 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend this meeting. The proposed budget will be on file and available for public inspection should members of the public wish to review the budget prior to the public hearing, at the following location(s) Administrative Offices/Fiscal Services 3320 Gilman Rd., El Monte, CA 91732 from June 24, 2013 to June 27, 2013 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arturo Delgado, Ed.D., Superintendent, Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools 6/5/13 CNS-2483136# MID-VALLEY NEWS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, shall conduct a public hearing in the City of El Monte’s City Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following matters: 1. Consideration and approval of Amendment No. 3 to the HOME Affordable Rental Project Acquisition and Financing Agreement by and between the City of El Monte (the “City”) and JHC-Acquisitions, LLC for the improvement and financing of an affordable housing project. The public hearing shall be conducted by the City Council as follows: Date: Time: Place:
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7:00 PM City Council Chamber City Hall – East 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731
The lands which shall be subject to disposition and improvement by the City are currently owned or controlled by the City and are generally located along the west side of Santa Anita Avenue between the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Valley Boulevard on the north and the Metro bus station on the south, such lands include the City Public Works Yard on Santa Anita Avenue. Interested persons may contact Damien Arrula, Economic Development Director at (626) 580-2249 or by email at darrula@elmonteca.gov to obtain further information regarding the public hearing as hereby scheduled. Interested persons may submit written or oral objections to the development activities described in this public notice to the City Clerk of the City of El Monte, either in electronic form addressed to hmireles@elmonteca.gov or by personal delivery or by United States Mail addressed to: City Clerk City of El Monte 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731
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Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council.
Notice given: May 23, 2013
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__________________________ M. Helen Mireles Chief Deputy City Clerk City of El Monte
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