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Youth Science Center Provides Summer Science Enrichment by Michele Earle El Monte
Engineering, Geology and Astronomy are what 30 students from Mountain View School District (MVSD) are exploring as part of the District’s Summer Science Enrichment classes provided by the Youth Science Center (YSC). The 14-day program provides third through sixth grade GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) students the opportunity to explore science through a variety of hands-on activities and experiments. This is the ninth year
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MVSD has partnered with the YSC in Hacienda Heights to provide science enrichment for students during the summer. This year the fifth and sixth graders are exploring the world of engineering in the class Don’t be Alarmed! The young scientists are discovering the fun of engineering as they create their own electricity and alarm circuit while learning about the engineering design process. “We got our light bulb to light!” exclaimed Chris Valenzuela as he worked with classmates to find a path to create energy to make a light bulb light up. “We had to make sure the Fahnestock clips had a good connection to the battery and wires.” Teacher Brandi Koehm encouraged the students to explore with other materials to see if they could get the light bulb lit. “We got it to light using
the table leg and the rim around a pencil eraser,” said Valenzuela. “The plastic paper clip didn’t work because you need metal to conduct energy. Metal objects allow the current to keep flowing but the plastic works as an insulator and stops the flow of electricity.” “Great job engineers!” said Koehm. “This is a great class and the kids are so excited to learn about science. They have been a joy to teach.” Rock Your World and Beyond is the class for third and fourth graders who go on virtual field trips around the world exploring famous and special rock formations. Students are learning about igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and how they are made. Each student was given a rock to name and write about for their My Pet Rock Project. “We are incorporating
Digging for fossils, making crystals, exploring rock formations and learning about igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks was the agenda for third and fourth graders in the Rock Your World summer science class.
creative writing and lots of through their exploration science in our class,” said and research learned that Ms. Daniels, YSC instructor. crystals grow in igneous “The students use iPads to rocks. conduct research and we’ve “This is a good class with studied volcanoes and foslots of fun activities,” said sils.” Jarett Rincones from Monte Students were busy makVista. ing Borax Crystals using During the final days of string, Borax and boiling the class the students will Youth Science Center continued on page 4 water, and
Mountain View High Graduate Wins Latinas Guiding Latinas Scholarship by Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte
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Mountain View High School graduate Dapnee Hernandez was awarded first prize in the Latinas Guiding Latinas scholarship contest. Latinas Guiding Latinas (LGL) is “a non-profit organization designed to provide K-12 students from the East Los Angeles and El Monte area with additional resources to develop their prospect for higher education.” Hernandez won a $500 scholarship for her entry in LGL’s essay contest. “LGL, which is run by UCLA students, has mentored students in East Los Angeles for over 25 years,” said Mountain View High School teacher Michael Weller. “Thanks to the leadership of Mountain View
High School alumni Brenda Rivera, LGL expanded its services to Mountain View High School.” Consistently focusing on graduation rates and social responsibility, LGL continues to motivate students to fulfill their potential in their daily lives while giving back to their community. “LGL has brought invaluable resources to Mountain View High School including mentoring, college field trips and now, this scholarship,” said Weller. “Since LGL came to Mountain View last year, Dapnee has been one of the students who has played a key role in building LGL at the school. She is a highly deserving winner of this scholarship.”
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ing in towns along Historic Route 66 over a two-week period beginning in Chicago on July 25 and concluding at the Santa Monica Pier on Aug. 9. The tour is sponsored by Rifftime, a new online music community, created to provide musicians and bands with a wide array of technological support for promotion and sales. Many of the concerts will be streamed on the Rifftime website (route66.rifftime. com). There will even be a digital tip jar for a favorite band. Westminster Gardens is sponsoring the concert on Aug. 7 in conjunction with the Duarte Community Coordinating Council and the City of Duarte. For more information, call (626) 357-4151.
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen And weren’t those final minutes of the World Soccer Games the absolute most exciting and breathtaking to be seen? No matter which team that you were cheering on, needless to say that both teams were playing such a terrific game and with so much action taking place, it was with bittersweet feelings for those of us who were not dedicated fans of one team or the other. As in all games, one winner, one loser…as they say, the agony of defeat; the pain on the faces of the losing team and the ecstatic, joyful faces of the victors. Who doesn’t want to be a winner! Now is a perfect time to visit a library with airconditioned comfort and a perfect place to enjoy reading, with something for everyone. Another most interesting place to visit in the summer is a museum, from the small ones, mainly with community displays, to the larger with very valuable items and art works. And let us not forget the very wonderful parks. And if you are not fortunate enough to have your own pool, many communities have public pools. Around Town will be on vacation during the month of August, but in September will be right back with all the information on when our clubs are meeting and the many events and programs they will be offering. If you have time to volunteer, help others and would enjoy social activities, consider joining one of the many clubs in your community: The San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs is comprised of 25 clubs: Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Charter Oak, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, Eagle Rock, East Valley, El Monte, Hacienda Heights, Highland Park, La Crescenta, La Puente, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Sunland, Walnut, West Covina and Whittier. There are approximately 1300 members in the San Gabriel Valley District, one of the 21 Districts that belong to the California Federation of Women’s Clubs, which has about 13,000 members from 267 clubs in the state. At the State Convention, San Gabriel Valley District was presented with many awards: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention: Whittier W.C.; Prevent Child Abuse America: Walnut Valley W.C. (medium size club) and Covina W.C.
(large club); Advocates for Children: Covina W.C. and San Gabriel Valley District; Arts Community Service: Baldwin Park W.C.; Conservation – Penny Pines: Whittier W.C.; Education: Baldwin Park W.C.; Home Life Community Service: Duarte W.C.; Public Issues Community Service: San Gabriel Valley District; Communications and Public Relations: Covina W.C.; and San Gabriel Valley District; Fundraising: El Monte W.C. and San Gabriel Valley District; Leadership: Covina W.C. and San Gabriel Valley District; Legislation and Public Policy: Covina W.C. and San Gabriel Valley District; Women’s History: Covina W.C. and San Gabriel Valley District; Membership (Area C) : Federated East Valley W.C. , La Crescenta W.C. and San Gabriel Valley District.; Literature and Performing Arts: Mizuki Williamson, member of the GFWC Federated East Valley W.C.; Young Musicians Competition – Instrumentalist: Sarah Worden, sponsored by the La Crescenta W.C.; Creativity Awards in Fundraising: Sierra Madre W.C.”Wisteria Thrift Shop in the Clubhouse”; Legislation and Public Policy: Covina W.C. “Sexual Assault in the Military SB967; Women’s History: Covina W.C.”100 Years of Ice Cream Socials – Club Centennial”; Membership: Charter Oak W.C. “Re-direction and Revitalization”. These awards were for the year of 2013. Certificates were presented to club chairmen and the District Awards to District President Mavis Hansen. A reminder that tickets for the Musical OKLAHOMA, which will be presented on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts and must be Reserved in advance. All seats are numbered and will not be sold at the door! For reservations: phone: 626-441-6231 or Email:mavishansen6@ gmail.com. Always something fun to do. Stay cool and see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Obituary Matt Castillo, 2010 Graduate of Temple City High Services Information by Castillo Family Temple City
Matt Castillo, 22, passed away at his San Gabriel home, on July 1 due to undisclosed conditions. Matt was a student at Pasadena City College, and was recently accepted to California State University, Northridge where he was expected to be an English – Creative Writing major. In 2010, he graduated from Temple City High School and was a member of Temple City’s Marching Band, Jazz Band,
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Stage Crew, freshman baseball and Comedy Sportz programs. He was a 5-year member of the Native Sons of the Golden West Rio Hondo Parlor 294, where he actively participated in a headstone restoration project at Savannah Memorial Park in Rosemead. At one time, Matt wrote a film review column for the Mid Valley newspaper. He attended St. Luke’s School in the 4th and 5th grades, transferred
to Cloverly School and then graduated from Oak Avenue Jr. High School, all in Temple City. Matt participated in Temple City AYSO leagues and Temple City American Little League. He is survived by his father, Joe Castillo, his mother, Lupe Heredero, his brother Joey Castillo, numerous relatives and friends. He will be remembered for his ability to make people laugh, his sense of humor, his love of games and his drive to succeed. The rosary for Matt will be held on Friday 7/18 at 7PM at St. Luke’s Church, 5605 Cloverly Ave, Temple City, (626) 291-5900. The funeral mass will be held on Saturday 7/19 at 10:00 AM, with burial following at Resurrection Cemetery in Monterey Park. A reception will be held following the burial at San Gabriel Mission Parish Hall, 428 S. Mission Dr. San Gabriel, CA 91776. For further information, contact Pierce Brothers Mortuary at (626) 287-0595 or St. Luke’s Church at (626) 291-5900.
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Positive thinking can turn your whole life around; At least that is what I have truthfully found. Also if you have the desire to feel really swell; Then you must treat all our brothers and sisters well. Don’t ever go looking for trouble, it’s so easy to find; In the real world there are people with a crazy mind. Also there’s some who think they’re better than most; You can tell who they are, for they do like to boast. Each day is called a present, because it’s a gift; When you look at it that way, it’ll give you a lift. So you’ll get out of life’s bank what you put in it; If you will just keep, keeping on and never ever quit.
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State Adoption of First English Framework Based on Common Core
Soccer, Gauchos and a Sea Rebel
by Tina Jung National
Dwain Crum “The Sea Rebel”, was born in Pasadena, CA and a lifelong resident of Rosemead, CA. Retired after 29 years as a history teacher at Rosemead High School. Dwain is fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling around the world.
When my cruise ship, the Crown Princess, landed in Montevideo, Uruguay I was excited not just because it was my 66th country, but because my grandfather Carlo Cravea had been born in Uruguay. He had been born in the city of Salto and grew up in Montevideo. My ship would be staying overnight at the port of Montevideo, so I would get two full days exploring Uruguay. One of the things that Uruguay is famous for is its soccer. Known throughout the world as football (my friend Ricky says it should be called Feetball), soccer is by far the number one sport in Uruguay. The National Team: Los Charruas won the FIFA World Cup in 1930 and in 1950 (in 1950, they beat Brazil in Brazil to win the title). Two of its club teams, Penarol (founded in 1891) and Nacional (founded in 1899) are well known throughout the world of soccer. I once even saw Nacional play a game at the L.A. Coliseum years ago. The famous (or should I say infamous) Luis Suarez was born in Salto, the same city as my grandfather, but my grandfather never bit anyone. My 2nd day in Uruguay consisted of a city drive of Montevideo (1.3 million people), the capital of Uruguay and a trip to a working Uruguayan ranch for Asado (a meat bar-b-q). Highlights of the Montevideo part included a visit to the beautiful Plaza Independencia and a view of the anchor of the German pocket battleship the Graf Spee at the port. The Graf Spee was scuttled off the coast of Uruguay on Dec. 17, 1939 during World War II. The best part of the day for me was the visit
to Estancia La Rabida, a 176,000 square acre ranch where we met some of Uruguay’s gauchos (cowboys) and feasted on a wonderful meal at the ranch. All aspects of life on the ranch were explained to us. The people at Estancia La Rabida were friendly and gracious hosts My 1st day in Uruguay, I had seen very little of Montevideo at all. I had chosen to head East and visit the resort city of Punta del Este. It’s about a two-hour drive each way. When I was teaching I had my students draw a map of Uruguay that included Punta del Este but I really didn’t know what was there. Punta del Este has a year-round population of about 9,280 but tourists flock there during the summer for the beaches and the weather. Many of the rich and famous go to Punta del Este. President Lyndon Johnson once met Che Guevara there (at least I was told). I didn’t get to meet anyone famous there but my wonderful guide Soledad (whose father graduated from Cal Berkley) took us to see the famous La Mano sculpture (1981) by artist Mario Irarrazabal and the Ralli Museum founded by Henry Recanati (19192011) which includes a huge Salvador Dali collection. Following a pleasant seaside meal at the cocina
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California teachers have new guidance in teaching English language arts under the Common Core State Standards with additional support for English learners, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today as the State Board of Education adopted the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework for California Public Schools (Framework).This is the first time in the nation that a state has adopted dual guidelines in one publication for both English language arts and English language development. “Bringing together the standards for English language arts and English language development will help give all students—no matter where they come from or where they live—the tools to read, write, and understand all their courses, so they will be ready for college and careers,” Torlakson said. “The new Framework addresses the needs of our diverse student population and gives teachers a ‘roadmap’ for curriculum and instruction under the Common Core.” The Framework provides teachers guidance to teach the standards, which describe the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level. The Framework covers the implementation of the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, as well as the new California English Language Development Standards. Adopted by the State Board of Education in 2010, the Common Core State Standards for English language arts and mathematics are the basis for remodeling California’s education
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Fifth and sixth grade students in Mountain View School District’s Youth Science Center Summer Program explore the world of engineering as they create a path for energy to light a bulb.
system to help students learn step-by-step the real world skills and knowledge that they will need for college and careers. “California is forging a new path through the adoption of one Framework for two interrelated standards that help ensure all of our students have the ability to read, write, and communicate with competence and confidence across a range of academic content areas,” said State Board of Education President Dr. Michael Kirst. The Framework helps teachers on a range of topics. These include guidance on instructional strategies to strengthen learning for every student, both in classrooms where English language is taught and in collaboration with teachers in other courses. It also contains information on the qualities of effective professional development, technology for instruction and learning, criteria for evaluating instructional materials, and on testing to improve instruction and learning. The Framework provides descriptions of the standards by grade span and level, and includes resources such as classroom instruction vignettes and models that teachers may use to address the diverse needs of their students. The Framework was created by educators and literacy experts, most of whom are teachers in California classrooms, under the guidance of the state Instructional Quality Commission. Public comments on the draft Framework were collected earlier this year, and were presented to the State Board of Education. The Instructional Quality Commission unanimously recommended the Framework to the Board for adoption. moons inside and beyond the solar system as well as the history of space exploration. “The Youth Science Center classes are tremendous and provide our students with great science instruction and opportunities to explore the areas of science. It’s wonderful to see the students so excited about science and learning,” said Sylvia Rivera, Parkview principal. MVSD is grateful to the Youth Science Center for partnering with the District to provide such a great summer enrichment program for students.
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Matt Castillo, former columnist for the Mid Valley News, passed away July 1 from undetermined causes as of this writing. Matt was a 2010 graduate of Temple City High School and was expected to enroll in courses at California State University, Northridge this fall. Matt is survived by his father,
Joe, his mother Lupe and his brother Joey, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives. Services are pending. Thank you very much. Joe Castillo
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Animal Art: Craft Stick Bird Feeders, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 23 Animal Art: Beaded Animal Charms, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 Teen Programs Root Beer Tasting, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 10 Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m., Saturday, July 12 Teen Game Day, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 17 Teen Book Club, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 24 Vase Painting, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 31
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Construction Begins Former Roadrunner Heads for I-10 Carpool Lane to the Big Leagues by Yessica Jovel San Gabriel Valley
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Former Rio Hondo College Roadrunner Pitcher and 2012 Foothill Conference Baseball Player of the Year Andrew Morales is headed to the majors after being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-handed pitcher, who had just completed his senior year at the University of California, Irvine, was called up in the second round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft after he led the Anteaters to the College World Series. He received a $546,000 signing bonus. Morales is ranked fourth in the country with 17 starts and 128 strikeouts. During his tenure at Rio Hondo College, Morales earned the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association All-American and Pitcher of the Year awards, and won All-Foothill Conference first-team accolades in 2011. “It was unbelievable, actually,” Morales told Sports Illustrated’s Redbird Rants regarding the draft. “[I’m] very blessed to have the opportunity; very thankful that the Cardinals believed in me to pick me in the second round. It was an awesome experience for [me] and for my family.” Morales attended South Hills High School in West Covina where he was 8-2 on the mound as a senior. He helped guide the team to two league championships and a California Interscholastic
Federation (CIF) Division 3 title. At South Hills, Morales also earned All-CIF firstteam recognition and was the 2010 All-San Antonio League first-team honoree. “It’s just very well deserving for a guy who works so hard,” said Rio Hondo College Baseball Coach Mike Salazar. “He was 21-0 his two years at Rio Hondo until the last game, and 10-0 in his first year at UC Irvine. In three years he was 31-1 and during that time, he stood by his sister as she overcame cancer. Through all that adversity, it is very good to see him succeed.” During his career at Rio Hondo College, Morales made 28 starts and struck out 135 batters in 182 innings. He logged three complete games and a save, and with an ERA of just 2.42, he walked only 42 players his freshman year. By the end of his sophomore year, Morales had walked just 23, earning an ERA of 2.01. In 2012, Morales earned the All-Pacific Association Division first-team. He went on to UC Irvine and racked up an impressive list of accolades, including the National Collegiate Writers Baseball Association pre-season first-team All-American; Collegiate Baseball “Louisville Slugger” pre-season second-team All-American; and College Sports Madness pre-season third-team All-American and first team All-Big West. “Andrew Morales follows
in the steps of great baseball players who got their start playing at Rio Hondo College,” said Rio Hondo College Superintendent/ President Teresa Dreyfuss. “The District is surrounded by great talent and it is an honor that they want to play with the Roadrunners. We are all very proud of Andrew and wish him nothing but the best in his professional baseball career.” Other notable major league players who got their start at Rio Hondo College include slugger Evan Longoria from the Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher John Urrea, who pitched for the Cardinals and the San Diego Padres in the 1970s and ’80s.
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Caltrans today announced cent neighborhoods. This is that construction has bethe second of three projects gun on eight miles of new that upon completion will carpool lanes on the San create continuous carpool Bernardino Freeway (Inlanes between downtown terstate10) that will ease Los Angeles and San Bercongestion for more than nardino County, a distance 200,000 motorists who of about 40 miles. The third travel the route daily bephase of the project is schedtween Baldwin Park and uled to begin in 2015. West Covina. Nearly 760,000 people “Investing in I-10 benefits per day ride in Los Angeall Californians because it is les County’s 532 miles of a critical link between Santa carpool lanes. An additional Monica and the Arizona 58 miles of carpool lanes are border that helps power the now under construction in state’s economic engine,” the county and another 130 said Caltrans Director Malmiles are planned. California colm Dougherty. “Locally, has close to 1,400 miles of I-10 serves commuters, carpool lanes – the most in parents taking children to the nation. school and businesses that Caltrans and its federal rely on it to get goods and and local transportation partmerchandise to their cusners are investing billions tomers.” in Los Angeles County in “Metro serves the region projects that will make drivnot only as a transit proing safer, repair highways vider but as the lead funding and bridges and build new agency for transportation carpool lanes to reduce conprojects including highway gestion. Some of the noteimprovements” said Metro worthy ongoing and planned Board Chair Diane DuBois. improvements include: “Metro is pleased to have • Almost $3 billion for 17 programmed $151.6 million projects along Interstate 5, (77.5%) towards the total including a new carpool lane cost for construction of this in each direction between HOV project with today’s Magnolia Boulevard and celebration a result of Metro Buena Vista Street. and Caltrans partnering • The I-10/I-605 Intogether to make this posterchange Improvement sible.” Project will construct a The $195.5 million project direct connector interchange will add one four-mile-long from southbound I-605 to carpool lane in each direceastbound I-10. Estimated at tion of I-10 between Puente $66 million, this project is Avenue in Baldwin Park and scheduled to be finished in Citrus Street in West Colate 2015. vina. Soundwalls will also • The Pomona Freeway be constructed to reduce Carpool Lane continued on page 9 freeway noise in adja-
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What's in the Stars?? ARIES People may be a bit critical of you today, Aries, and you would do well to hear what they have to say. TAURUS Maintain your psychic shield today, Taurus, because you’ll need it.
NATURAL DISASTERS ACROSS 1. *Hurricane-prone U.S. city 6. Olympic chant 9. British singer-songwriter 13. Gibson garnish 14. Hair goo 15. Subject of the musical, “Evita” 16. Declare invalid 17. Flower necklace 18. Latin American plain 19. *One killed over 200,000 people in 2004 21. Crying like a sheep 23. How many “if by sea?” 24. Chinese dynasty (13681644) 25. In the capacity of 28. Chesterfield, e.g. 30. Designated limit 35. “Do ___ others...” 37. Schindler kept one 39. Art class support 40. Pains 41. Torcher’s misdeed 43. Japanese soup 44. Bear down under 46. Dublin land 47. 100 centavos 48. To imbue with soul 50. “____ Las Vegas” starring Elvis 52. Bloodshot 53. Horticultural implement 55. Get it wrong 57. *Warm current 60. *Dry spell 64. “Bye” to Banderas 65. Pastrami holder 67. “Umble” Heep 68. “That is,” Latin 69. Reef fish 70. Artillery burst 71. Unit of force 72. Hole puncher 73. Senior
DOWN 1. Castle feature 2. Travelers’ stops 3. Hokkaido native 4. *”_____ St. Helens,” erupted in 1980 5. They come with marriage 6. Wrinkly fruit 7. “___ no evil...” 8. Way out 9. Kosher eatery 10. *1972 deadly blizzard killed thousands here 11. Goes with ding 12. Lennon’s lady 15. *Black Death 20. Dough 22. Mandela’s org. 24. Like a hippopotamus 25. *Measured by seismograph 26. Soviet entity 27. Rand McNally book 29. *It can get wild 31. Pack down 32. Basket material 33. Band on coat of arms 34. *It can happen in a flash 36. 1952 Winter Olympics host 38. Reality TV star Spelling 42. “_____ Say Never” 45. ENT, e.g. 49. Local network 51. Kindle 54. Land of “Gangnam Style” 56. Like country life 57. Whirlpool 58. Property right 59. Facial protrusion 60. “The Farmer in the ____” 61. Embellish 62. Possess or hold 63. *God of thunder 64. *This usually quickly follows disasters 66. Coniferous tree
GEMINI Unfortunately, this isn’t a day for fun and games, Gemini. In fact, you might feel an annoying emotional weightiness, making you feel less energetic than usual. CANCER You’ll find little comfort in your emotions today, Cancer. LEO Try not to be smothering today, Leo. You may want to seek comfort in the company of others but find that this only produces grouchiness on the part of all involved.
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VIRGO There’s a damper on your emotions today that could leave you feeling like a pot of simmering water. Just by knowing there’s a lid on things you’re likely to heat up more quickly than usual. LIBRA It could be hard for you to feel connected to anyone today, Libra. You’re probably better off keeping to yourself. SCORPIO You may feel a sense of restriction to the day, but in truth, this is for your own good. You’ll find that your acute sense of discipline comes in handy today as you tackle work with incredible enthusiasm. SAGITTARIUS Find comfort in your work today, Sagittarius. CAPRICORN Get your head out of the clouds, Capricorn. You’ll find out that nitpicky details you failed to attend to earlier are now coming back to haunt you. AQUARIUS Today you need to finish whatever you didn’t get done yesterday, Aquarius. PISCES Put aside frivolity for a day, Pisces. This is an important time to prepare for the future..
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
From my point of view it looked like both teams were running out the clock and looking to let it get settled in the penalty kick format, instead of pushing the envelope. So when Germany scored I felt Argentina had nobody to blame but themselves.
Would Game Seven of the World Series, if it went longer than 15-innings, be settled by a home run derby? Not Bad USA Today lists current UCLA defensive lineman and former Monrovia standout Ellis McCarthy as one of its top ten NFL prospects for the 2015 draft. McCarthy anchored the Wildcats defense from 2009 through 2011 as the team made three CIF Finals appearances and won two CIF titles. Go Big Ellis! Cleveland Still In The News, between Johnny Manziel and now LeBron James returning home, Cleveland is the hottest trending city in America on social media. Not that anyone outside of LeBron James may want to move there, it has still been a pretty good spring and summer for the city.
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The ambiguity of the extra time being kept soley by the lead official on the field and the concept of settling a world championship, of what people call the world’s biggest game, by penalty kicks to me hurts the product.
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Help Me Unfortunately, it seems, any question I ask about soccer is deemed as a knock on soccer. For the record, I am really trying to learn, so I will ask again: In Sunday’s World Cup final, what was Argentina, and Germany for that matter, doing during the extra time period?
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El Monte super lineman Justin Lopez is seen here doing damage at the Santa Fe Linemen’s Competition at Santa Fe High School on Saturday. Lopez is heading into his junior season and his third year on the Lions varsity.---Photo by George Hernandez
Q & A With El Monte Girls Volleyball Coach Kendra Navarro by Sports Staff Writer El Monte
Mid Valley News: How long have you been the volleyball coach at El Monte? Kendra Navarro: I will be entering my 10th year as head coach. I teach Physical Education - 9th grade on campus. MVN: How has your team progressed during your tenure? Navarro: We have been able to continually improve our skills on the court so that we can compete for a league title. Learning how to compete and stay mentally tough is a progress that is moving
forward for us as a program. Being competitive and having mental toughness is a life skill that is needed in many situations - not just relating to sports. MVN: Is volleyball your first sport or a sport that you have learned to love? Navarro: I went to South Hills High School (West Covina, CA) and competed in volleyball (league title, CIF Semi-Finals), basketball (CIF playoffs), and softball(league title, 1997 CIF Champions). Softball is my first sport and I compet-
ed at the collegiate level at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) on a scholarship. However, volleyball is definitely a sport I love to play and its a sport that is so much fun to compete in. MVN: What is the summer routine like for a high school volleyball program? Schedule/workouts/games? Navarro: Our summer consists of lots and lots of fundamental drills and strength and conditioning workouts/circuit training. Our summer league games are played at Gladstone
I don’t hate the Browns, I don’t care about the Cavaliers, but I love the Cleveland Indians. Happy Birthday this week to: 7/20: Legendary former Arroyo quarterback Steven Rivera turns 20. 7/20: Former Los Angeles Rams and Arcadia kicker Mike Lansford turns 56. 7/20: Mt. View head football coach Victor Ambruso turns 35. 7/21: Longtime Rosemead Rebel coach Paul Barraza turns 58.
El Monte Girls Volleyball past and present. The current team is in the center with pink shirts, alumni Q & A continued to page 8 surround them. Photo courtesy of Kendra Navarro
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
process. But I like the process. It’s necessary,” Bogan said. Former South El Monte stars Manny Acosta and Jose Garay are back at their alma mater on the coaching staff. “I want to see this team start winning again,” Acosta said. Acosta, a four-year starter for the Cal State LA baseball team, is also holding out hope for a shot at the major leagues. Arcadia has the skill guys, QB Nico Hiller has been great, but do they have the line to protect? Keppel will get off the snide this year. That’s not just my opinion. I was also told that by several coaches Saturday. I was also told by every coach that I talked to that it’s now official. Jim Singiser and the Arroyo Knights run the best passing league tournament of the summer. It’s a slam-dunk.
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Deshawn Potts graduated, and Miles Bryant transferred to St. Francis. Ryan Maddox retired, as did a majority of the coaching staff. With Kurt Scoby also graduating in June, Monrovia suddenly had several issues to address. Well I think it’s safe to say the quarterback issue is settled. Asaph “Ace” Zamora has been brilliant so far this summer. Saturday he led Monrovia to the SGV Shootout championship – capping an undefeated run with four touchdown passes against Buena Park in the final game. Zamora backed up Potts last year, and with the Cats’ devastating running attack, he didn’t really get a chance to show what he could do. He did complete 10 of 15 passes for 155 yards and five touchdowns while appearing in four games. However, Miles Bryant also played in three games and a competition was expected this summer. But Bryant then transferred and the job was Zamora’s to lose. And so far he has taken full advantage. He makes all the throws, down the field or short outs and is also showing leadership capabilities as the passing circuit goes on. Only a junior, Zamora has two full years to lead the program. Of course it doesn’t hurt to have guys like Octavius Spencer, Khalil Bradley and James Jackson catching the ball, but Zamora seems to always put the ball in the right spot. Note to Central Division opponents. With Chris Stevens as the new head coach and Kameron Johnson at running back it appears the other issues have been addressed too. Other notes from the SGV Shootout: Former Monrovia quarterback Nick Bueno is now coaching the running backs at Arroyo. Bueno knows several Arroyo players from years past and feels it’s a good fit. It was funny seeing him in a “Knights” shirt though. Los Altos OC Steven Burke has lost over 150 pounds since last season. “Hope you got my skinny side,” Burke said Saturday while I was snapping a shot. It sure looked like I did. Burke, now more than ever, and the rest of the Conquerors are ready to go. “Lorenzo Silva looks a thousand times better than last year,” said Los Altos HC Dale Ziola. It was the first throw of the year for first year Maranatha HC Steve Bogan and the Minutemen. “It takes a long time to get all of the coaches cleared. Here at Maranatha it’s a different
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High School. After our dead period we start in August with intense 2-week workouts that consist of fundamental drills, team drills, conditioning, and lots of team building activities. MVN: One of the things we’ve noticed over the years in basketball is the girls game is far more fundamental than the guys...Can the same be said about girls volleyball versus boys volleyball? Navarro: I think all sports programs should and do emphasize fundamentals. It was constantly incorporated in every practice when I was playing in college and that is where I learned the importance of practice design. We start and end with fundamentals. Every skill starts with a fundamental drill so that the players are incorporating correct skill habits and understanding the importance of fundamentals. Our players always want to start practice with playing games and end practice with playing games. But they have realized the importance
of the fundamental skills and how it relates to being able to compete in game-like situations. I have found certain fundamental drills that work great with my teams and I am always looking for new drills to incorporate in practice. MVN: If there was something you wished the casual fan knew about your sport and the players you coach, what would it be? Navarro: The one thing that most people do not understand about sports in general is that it starts with proper fundamentals. Most of our players start playing volleyball their freshmen year and some not until their sophomore year. So in that short amount of time we work extremely hard on learning the sport of volleyball and correcting their skills associated with volleyball. MVN: What is the best part, for you, about coaching girls volleyball...success? Interaction with the players? Seeing growth and maturity? Navarro: I feel proud that
these players are becoming successful on and off the court because of their hard work and commitment. Our players sacrifice a lot of their time (especially during the summer) to improve their volleyball skills. Also, I have been very proud to see many of my former players go on to 4-year universities and pursue their academic goals. For example, one of our very own players, Sandra Gutierrez, is playing at UC Santa Cruz and I hope that motivates our players to strive to play at the next level. I am extremely fortunate to have hard working and dedicated players for the past 10 years and I hope that continues for the next 10 years. Even though many people measure success by wins and losses or the number of championships, etc. but to me seeing these young ladies graduate high school with multiple athletic and academic success and go on to achieve more success at the next level is extremely rewarding for our program and motivates future players.
Fillies’ All-Stars Represent El Monte in State Softball Championships by Chelsea Dickerson El Monte
The El Monte Fillies All-Star softball team will represent the community this weekend at the State softball championship tournament in Palmdale. The tournament will take place July 18-20 at Marie Kerr Park (39700 30th St, Palmdale, CA 93551). “These young women have worked hard as a team to be able to compete at this level,” said El Monte City Councilwoman Victoria Martinez, a long-time coach with the Fillies. “We are all proud of their great showing
at the District tournament and are rooting them on this weekend!” The team of 14 local girls, ages 12-14, recently took second place at the Northern League District championship in La Habra, allowing them to advance to the State Championships. Nine teams competed in the District Tournament that took place June 27-29. The team members were selected after the regular season’s recreation play. All were deemed top players by the coaches. Three of the
team members have been playing together for the past five years. “We have a great group of girls who are really dedicated to their sport,” said Assistant Coach Alejandra Peralta, whose daughter Maddie is a pitcher on the team. “We are already so proud that they accomplished making it to State and we know that together as a team they will go far in the next round of play.” The All-Star team has been practicing four days a week since mid-May.
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New Lightbox Art Display at Union Station Celebrates “The Heart of Los Angeles” by Anna Chen Los Angeles
As part of the ongoing restoration of Los Angeles Union Station, new art display space has been added to the passageway that connects Union Station East to Union Station West. The display, partially funded by a federal grant and organized by Metro Art, consists of thirty lightboxes installed along the passageway walls and showcases photographic artwork. The first artworks to be featured celebrate Union Station as “The Heart of Los Angeles” on the occa-
sion of its 75th anniversary. “The Heart of Los Angeles” series introduces thirty photographic artworks created by five artists: Suzanne Adelman, Sam Comen, Kevin McCollister, Jim McHugh and Catherine Opie. Each artist contributed six photographs. The photographs relate to the station’s architectural heritage, transit usage, cultural significance, and its physical and social relationship to neighboring communities.
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Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for enrolled children. Applications are also available at the principal’s office in each school. To apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits, households must complete an application and return it to the school for processing. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used to determine meal eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or program officials. Requirements for school officials to determine eligibility for free and reducedprice benefits are as follows: For households receiving Food Stamp, CalWORKs, KinGAP, or FDPIR benefits – applications need only include the enrolled child(ren)’s name, Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR case number, the application must include the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the signature and corresponding Social Security number of an adult household member. If the household member who signs the application does not have a Social Security number, the household member must indicate on the application that a Social Security number is not available. Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, the determining official(s), as designated by the sponsor/agency, shall review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility ruling may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with the sponsor/agency’s hearing official. Parents or guardians should contact their child(ren)’s school(s) for specific information regarding the name of the determining official and/or hearing official for a specific school, agency, or district. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the levels shown above. Households that receive Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR benefits may not have to complete an Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals or Free Milk. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, or FDPIR office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving Food Stamp or FDPIR benefits or an assistance unit receiving CalWORKs or Kin-GAP benefits. School officials will notify households of their eligibility, but those who do not want their child(ren) to receive free meals must contact the school. Food Stamp, CalWORKs, Kin-GAP, and FDPIR households should complete an application if they are not notified of their eligibility by October 17, 2014. 07/16/2014
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Entertainment Corner DKTR - A Hard Day’s Night Unless you spent too much time on the international space station, you have probably heard that 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show as well as their introduction to American television audiences. The rest as they say is history. Along with that, it should also be noted that a little film starring John, Paul, George and Ringo also made its debut 50 years ago. A small budget feature entitled “A Hard Day’s Night.” Now a newly re-mastered print with a remixed monaural soundtrack in 5.1 surround has been released on DVD and Blu-Ray to celebrate what many believe to be the greatest rock n roll movie ever made...some say the greatest film...period. It is also being released for a limited theatrical run so the fans can experience this film where it was meant to be seen...in a theater. The Cinefamily at The Silent Movie Theater in Los Angeles has been playing the film since July 3rd when it kicked off the annual “Don’t Knock The Rock” summer film and music festival. Curated by film director Allison Anders and her daughter, music supervisor Tiffany Anders, the festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year. And a dream exhibit of the Beatles film
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was, well... a dream come true for Allison and Tiffany. With a packed house of devoted fans, the film hit the screen with that famous opening cord of “A Hard Day’s Night.” And what a treat it was. The film has never looked better and indeed the soundtrack was amazing to experience. If you want to see this film in the theater, you still have time. The Cinefamily in conjunction with the Don’t Knock The Rock fest will run the film until July 17th so get out there and enjoy one of the most perfect, fun-filled films ever made. Oh, and The Beatles are in it, too!
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The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the agency in charge of regulating the storage and treatment of hazardous waste in California, has granted an Emergency Permit to Mt San Antonio College located at 1100 North Grand Avenue, Walnut, California 91789. The Emergency Permit will allow for chemical stabilization (treatment) of ten separate small containers containing approximately Diethyl Ether (6 containers), Benzoyl Peroxide (2 containers), 2,2 Azobisisobutronitrile( 2 containers). DTSC issues an Emergency Permit when it determines that there is a potential imminent and substantial danger to human health and the environment. These items currently stored at Mt San Antonio College may be highly reactive in their present state and must be chemically treated before being transported off-site for disposal. Mt San Antonio College will hire two Reactive Materials Technicians from Clean Harbors Environmental Services to remove the containers from the chemical storage room to an outdoor exclusion zone and treat the chemicals. The containers will later be transported off-site for disposal. The Emergency Permit will be effective July 16, 2014 - August 4, 2014. The treatment will take place between the effective and expiration date. The Emergency Permit includes measures to minimize any adverse impacts to the environment. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA): DTSC has determined that this Emergency Permit is exempt from the requirements of CEQA as an action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. A Notice of Exemption was fi led on July 16, 2014, which starts a 35-day time period for any legal challenges to DTSC’s CEQA determination for this Emergency Permit. This activity is necessary to prevent an emergency because the expired chemical cannot be permanently stored without posing a threat to the environment, property or human health. INFORMATION REPOSITORY: A copy of the Emergency Permit as well as the full Administrative Record for this project is available for review at DTSC - Sacramento Regional Office, 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, California 95826. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information regarding this Emergency Permit, contact Hiral Doshi, Hazardous Substance Engineer, at (916) 255-3742 or Hiral.Doshi@dtsc.ca.gov , or Veronica Lopez-Villaseñor, Public Participation Specialist, at (916) 255-3651;1-866-495-5651 or Veronica.Lopez-Villasenor@dtsc.ca.gov. For media inquiries, contact Russ Edmondson, Public Information Officer, at (916) 323-3372 or Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov Cal/EPA
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