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Temple City Student's First Week in the Land Down Under by Agnes Mok Temple City
On July 16th, 2015, six lucky Temple City students began their adventure to the sheep-populated continent of Australia. I was one of them. We boarded a Qantas plane at 9:15 pm and 15 gruelling hours later, we arrived in Sydney, Australia. The plane ride was smooth, for the most part, as I was able to enjoy nine hours of sleep. When we arrived at the Sydney airport, we were picked up by Tina Tallack and Madison Edwards, who then escorted us on a 1.5 hour long bus ride to Ms. Yvonne Whalan’s home. From there, I was picked up by my host family: the Smithers, who consist of Paul (father), Bridget (mother), Tom (older brother), and Lauren (younger sister). The first notably different
part of New South Wales is the distance between places. These Australian cities are incredibly large, perhaps over 10 times as spread out as Temple City. Houses are not as densely grouped, and there is much more vegetation than we would find in Los Angeles. I live in the more rural area: Glenorie, which is located in Sydney. From there, it takes at least half an hour to get anywhere else. So far, I’ve been fortunate enough to see some wildlife: kookaburras, cockatoos, sheep, cows, horses, kangaroos, wallabies, and chickens. My host family’s home is quite massive, with an extraordinary backyard that leads straight to the bush. While taking a bush walk, I was able to spot some unique birds and
Student delegation arriving at Sydney Airport. L to R: Cassandra Carmona, Ariana Pinedo, Agnes Mok, Mrs. Tina Tallack (from the Hawkesbury Sister City), Tanner Celano, Amber Wong, and Jessica Huang.
animals native to Australia. My family owns a dog, a cat, and two chickens. Their property includes a spacious house, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a shed, a dam,
and acres of green grass. is a 25 minute drive from Though my family lives their home. The school conin Sydney, the kids attend a sists of students in grades private school in HawkesKindergarten-12th grade. bury: Arndell Anglican It is separated into two College, which The Land Down Under continued on page 14
Kidspace Welcomes Special Olympics Athletes and Delegates
Past or Current Resident
by Tim Scheidler Pasadena
On the evening of Wednesday, July 22, Kidspace Children’s Museum was proud to host Special Olympic Delegates from Namibia, Tanzania, and Singapore as well as the local Special Olympic Athletes, The Pasadena Ducks. The evening at Kidspace was part of the Special Olympics World Games Host Town Program. Activities included interactions with Kidspace Educators and exhibits as well as a special dance performance from the High Spirit Dancers. The Pasadena Police Department was also on hand to provide a BBQ dinner for the 150 attendees. “The Special Olympics are an incredible and truly inspirational organization and we are proud to play a role in welcoming these delegates and athletes to Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area in anticipation of the start of this year’s games,” said
Michael Shanklin, CEO of Kidspace. “We wish everyone involved success, joy, friendship, and lots of fun!” During the week leading up to the start of the games, Pasadena will be
host to more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries. In addition to Kidspace and the Pasadena Police Department, local organizations such as The Huntington Library, the Boys and
Girls Club of Pasadena, Pasadena’s National Charity League, Pasadena Unified School District, and others will be participating in welcoming these delegates and athletes as a part of the
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Civic Events "My Career Goal's " Essay Winners Honored During City Council Meeting by Erik Derr El Monte
Education was the order at the El Monte City Council's July 21 regular meeting, as the session started with a feel-good presentation honoring a grade-school essay award winner, but ended with an abrupt and heated lesson in council meeting procedures. Maribel Camacho, entering the 7th grade in the fall, competed in and won the city's "My Career Goal in Life" essay contest, for which she won a $50 scholarship. In recognition of her winning composition, Camacho kicked off the meeting by leading the four present council members -- Mayor Andre Quintero, Mayor Pro Tem Bart Patel and Councilors Victoria Martinez and Norma Macias -- and all others attending in the Pledge of Allegiance. The council members then invited Camacho up to the dais, where they presented her with a plaque and posed with the incoming 7th grader and her parents in a series of photos. The council's rather new tradition "of bringing young people up to the dais and sitting in this chair," said the
mayor, referring to the seat regularly reserved for his use in meetings, represents "our future. Hopefully [Camacho] will be sitting in a chair with some patents and making sure they stay healthy...we extend our gratitude for your commitment on behalf of the citizens of the friendly City of El Monte, at the end of the Santa Fe Trail." The panel unanimously voted in support of a mobile home stabilization effort that expands rent controls passed in 2013 but set to expire Sept. 30. The new ordinance covers all of the city's 33 mobile home communities, and provides some financial relief for the city's most cash-strapped residents, but doesn't impose limits on units that offer leases over 12 months. Under the new restrictions, mobile home park
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owners throughout the city are prevented from raising rents above an annual cost of living increase, with some exceptions. The meeting took a sudden, if not totally unexpected, turn when the council attempted to fill two vacancies on the city's sewer service charge and water service oversight committee. After Quintero offered the names of Adrian Garcia and Richard Thomas for consideration to the posts, Patel interjected he wanted to add another name into the mix of candidates and Macias announced she was seconding Patel's nomination for further review. At that point, Quintero responded: "I could be wrong, but, please clarify for me...under government code
section 4065, the appointment authority resides in the elected mayor." He loudly proclaimed "you are out of order" when Patel attempted to ignore the mayor's protests and continue pushing his nomination forward in the discussion. Quintero attempted to move on to other city business, but had to officially end the meeting when Patel and Macias suddenly exited the meeting, leaving the council without a needed quorum. "Let the record reflect," Quintero said loudly, "that two of our members have left, effectively adjourning the meeting, total contempt for the law and total contempt for this community. We are adjourned."
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen AUGUST was the sixth month of the early Roman calendar. It was called Sextilis, which means “sixth.” The Roman emperor Augustus renamed the month of August in honor of himself and it is now the 8th month of the calendar year. Leo, the Lion is the Zodiac sign for those born July 23-August 22 and Virgo, the Virgin for those born August 23-September 22. August, a month with no holidays, always seems like the hottest time of the year and to me, marks the end of summer. This week, the SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES is taking place in Los Angeles, California, An easy drive or bus ride away. Support these special athletes by attending any of the various competitions. The City of El Monte is in the midst of their 12th Annual ROCKIN’ WEDNESDAYS and on July 29th will bring excitement and an opportunity for family and friends to get together for an enjoyable evening at Arceo Park, 3125 Tyler Avenue, El Monte with entertainment provided by HECTOR DOMINGUEZ AND MARIACHI at no charge. The next, and final, concert will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 and will feature STEEL ROD. During the concerts, there are raffles and give-a-ways to add to the fun evening. The City of South El Monte is also presenting CONCERTS IN THE PARK at Mary Van Dyke Park, 1819 Central Avenue, South El Monte. On Thursday, July 30th SMOOTH RESPONSE will perform, and in August, STEEL ROD on August 13th and SOTO BAND on August 27th. If you, or someone you know is homebound and may be unable to prepare an adequate meal, The MEALS ON WHEELS program which serves El Monte and South El Monte delivers hot meals Monday – Friday at the low cost of only $5.00 per day. Phone the Meals on Wheels Office at 626443-1831 for information on this meal program. Additional services are available to help seniors maintain independence within their own homes: For information, phone the Jack Crippen Senior Center at 626580-2210 Monday through Friday from 7:30a.m. – 5:30 p.m. For those seniors who are out and about, noon meals are served at the Jack Crippen Senior Center, 3120
N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, and the South El Monte Senior Center, 1556 Central Avenue, South El Monte. In addition to low cost meals, the Senior Centers have a variety of programs of interest to seniors: health, everyday living information and services and fun programs, such as dancing, exercise, tours, bingo and many others. Still time to make a splash this summer with El Monte’s Aquatic Programs such as summer recreation swim in the outdoor pool which is offered Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday’s from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. through August 21, 2015. Fun family nights on Tuesday & Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The final DIVE-IN MOVIE: BIG HERO 6 will be shown on Friday, August 21, 2015, Fun starts at 6:00 p.m. For more information on any of the aquatic center programs phone: 626-5802213. Have you been to the Library lately? Always a cool place to spend some time. Whatever kind of reading you like, you will find. Also help with any kind of craft, artwork, music, poetry or homework. If you do not have your own computer, there is one at the library and help is always generously given. The EL MONTE COUNTY LIBRARY is located at 3224 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, NORWOOD LIBRARY, 4550 N. Peck Road, El Monte and the SOUTH EL MONTE LIBRARY, 1430 N. Central Avenue in South El Monte. The 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN WINNING THE VOTE is celebrated by many. On July 19-20, 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott spearheaded the first women’s rights convention in American History. Over 300 women and men came to Seneca Falls, New York to protest the mistreatment of women in social, economic, political and religious life. This marked the first public petition for women’s right to vote. WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY – AUGUST 26, 2015 is the 95th Anniversary of women in the United States winning the right to vote. When the next election rolls around, let us all remember the sacrifices that were made so that we might have the right to vote. Have a great summer, see you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN AROUND TOWN will be on vacation until September 5, 2015……
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Student's Corner My Anaconda Do On Tuesday July 21st, the social media world blew up as pop icons Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift had a bit of a spat. Nicki, an accomplished artist and pop culture icon famous for hits such as “Anaconda” and “Starships,” vented out to Twitter about how she felt for not being nominated for “Video of the Year” for MTV’s Video Music Awards. She had tweeted “If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year…” In response, American sweetheart, Taylor Swift, replied with, “I’ve done nothing but love & support you. It’s unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot.” At first glance, one could argue that the mishap was a female vs. male deal, where the music industry is being ridiculed by these pop culture princesses for its infamous patriarchy. But it’s not about
Ashley Lanuza, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.
men. It’s about race. Defigeneration. nitely, the music industry is Taylor Swift’s “Bad extremely patriarchal, and I Blood” sparked similar applaud Taylor for pointing excitement, since it had out that aspect. However, featured notable icons like Nicki explained her comZendaya, Cara Delevingne, plaints and how she was Jessica Alba, and Cindy pointing out how the music Crawford. The video was created by black people extraordinary, even showing creates culture phenomenon, influences from the iconic but the black culture itself 90’s hit “Toxic” by Britney is rarely rewarded. Nicki Spears. But it wasn’t as Minaj’s “Anaconda” music influential to young culture video, for instance, created as “Anaconda” and “Feelsuch a phenomena within ing Myself” came out to be. the youth, that her infamous It did not receive the same pose for the cover art of that sentiment, actually. It was song has been copied and praised for its characters, its pasted in a variety of outlets. badassery, and then promptNicki’s collaboration with ly forgotten about by many pop culture queen Beyonce (as a music video, not a in the video “Feeling Mysong). For Minaj, her songs self” has also sparked praise sparked internet “memes,” and popular appeal. Its rephotoshopped hilarities, and lease on the video platform hits on Vine. The VMA’s “Tidal” created a wave of Best Music Video of the excitement and admiration Year award gives nominathe minute it became public. tions to the most influential Evidently, Nicki’s 2015 hits in pop culture, so didn’t became, not just Billboard Minaj deserve a right to be toppers, but also exerted in the conversation of being a huge influence on Student Corner continued on page 12 the young pop culture
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Mr. Holmes’ Elusive Memories
July 29, 2015
by Annick J. Downhower National
Since his 1887 debut in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study in Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most popular characters ever created. In “Mr. Holmes,” based on Mitch Cullen’s novel A Slight Trick of the Mind, Sir Ian McKellen delivers an excellent portrayal of the British detective. The film opens with Holmes homeward bound to rural Sussex after a trip to Japan. It is 1947 and he is a 93 year old senior citizen, his brilliant mind beginning to experience memory lapses. Thirty years earlier, Holmes abruptly retired to the countryside to raise bees (classic film fans may recall Basil Rathbone’s Holmes threatening to carry out such a retirement in 1944’s
“The Pearl of Death”). Unfortunately, Holmes cannot remember why his last case led him to retire. With encouragement from his housekeeper’s young son Roger (Milo Parker), and with the hope that a bonsai plant brought back from Japan will provide a natural memory cure, Holmes sets out to piece together that final case. A photo of a woman and a glove are his main clues. Under Bill Condon’s excellent direction, the cast of “Mr. Holmes” presents intriguing and relatable characters. The scenes between McKellen and Parker’s Roger are especially rewarding. When first seen on the train, Holmes appears very serious. However, once he is
home with his beehives and is interacting with young Roger, the detective relaxes. Over the course of the film, McKellen’s Holmes manifests a myriad of mental states including sharpness, confusion, amusement, and distance. Parker’s Roger is the perfect sidekick for this Holmes- mentally quick, caring, and just beginning to display his own independent spirit. He holds the great detective in awe, helps him cover up signs of senility, and is a willing pupil in the arts of beekeeping and deductive reasoning. Laura Linney portrays Roger’s mother/ Holmes’ housekeeper, Mrs. Munro. A war widow, she wishes Roger could remember his
father who died in World War II. Unfortunately, Roger was just a small boy at the time and memory can be elusive at any age, as “Mr. Holmes” shows. Three storylines- postWorld War II Japan, rural England, and post-World War I London- are fluidly interwoven in Jeffrey Hatcher’s script. Elegantly detailed costumes by Keith Madden capture the various eras and settings. Jonathan Stow’s makeup coordination allows McKellen (76 years old in real life) to visually transition between Holmes at 63 and 93. Human vulnerabilities flavor “Mr. Holmes.” Mrs. Munro worries Roger’s
attachment to the elderly detective will mean another loss for her son. Optimistic young Roger reaches out to make new memories with Holmes as his mentor, while the famous detective attempts to strengthen his powers of recall and come to terms with the past. The ultimate discovery for all the characters, and the audience as well, is that compassion is one of the greatest forms of intelligence. And, as in all good mysteries, that is a very satisfying conclusion. 5 out of 5 stars- Enjoy! Annick J. Downhower MPAA rating: PG Running time: 1hr., 45min.
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‘Time Jockey’ Temple City Little League Came 7 Eleven Back with a Vengeance by Joe Castillo
New Neighborhood Store …. In 1946, the 7 Eleven convenience stores were introduced to a new market of customers who sought to purchase a variety of household goods from a local store. The 7 Eleven franchise shifted from the Tote ‘Em chain of stores after gas pumps were introduced at the new convenience stores. The stores were named for the hours of business, 7AM to 11PM, providing an opportune timeframe for customers to do their shopping. But it wasn’t until a new product was introduced that 7 Eleven gained a strong foothold in the local economy. That product was the “Slurpee,” a carbonated, frozen and flavored drink that was sure to give you an instant brain freeze. With flavors like Wild Cherry, Coke, Lemonade and Blue Boysenberry, kids came in large numbers with their parents to get the refreshing drink while their parents did some quick shopping. Just a note in case you missed it, 7 Eleven gave out free Slurpees on July 11 (7/11) between the hours 11AM and 7PM but it’ll be offered again next year on 7/11. The 7 Eleven franchise achieved satisfactory success in Texas but when the company expanded to California, the business reached new highs. In 1968, one of the earliest 7 Eleven’s to be established in the San Gabriel Valley was the store located at 8807 Mission Drive, at the corner of Mission and Muscatel in Rosemead. The neighborhood store was built on the former site of the oldest gas station in Rosemead which had two gas pumps originally installed in the 1920’s. The new 7 Eleven was to be completed by mid-summer at a cost for the outrageous amount of $100,000…. New Neighborhood Park….. A little over a quarter mile to the West of the Rosemead 7 Eleven is a 2.5 acre plot of land that in 1968 was owned by the San Gabriel Valley Water District. The district offices were located just to the north of the vacant lot and the property was deemed unneeded. A deal was sought with the City of Rosemead and soon an agreement was reached to establish a new neighborhood park. But while the agreement was
the easy part of the entire deal, naming the park was another matter which was more complex than anyone anticipated. After month of deliberations and heated debates to come up with a name which was approved by the City and acceptable by the Water District, a name was finally selected. The park was to be named Mission-Delta Park, a name which really wasn’t so exceptional to cause months of delays and aggravation. Complete with a covered picnic area, restrooms, barbeque pits and playground apparatus, the park was a nice and quiet get-a-way for local residents. I remember playing a number of family volleyball games at the park, of course I never remember being on a losing team. Ya, sure! Over the years, we moved on to other things and a new group of people came to the park to use it for their family activities. In 1992, the park’s name eventually was changed from the original name of Mission-Delta to the name used today, Sally Tanner Park, named after the retired California State Assemblyperson who represented the 60th district from 1979-1992. It’s unknown if the San Gabriel Valley Water District was consulted before the name change, but the name is definitely more distinguished than the original MissionDelta Park… .
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by Michele Boecking Temple City
The boys won the Section 3 Tournament on Wednesday night. Here is a little write up and photo. After a hard fought loss Tuesday night vs. La Verne, our 9/10 All Star boys came back Wednesday with vengeance. They put on their best hitting display of the post season, putting up 10 hits resulting in a 13-3
mercy victory over La Verne earning the title of Section 3 Champions and advancing to the States Sub Division Tournament. This is the 1st time in Temple City National Little League history that our 9/10 All Stars have won Section 3. Players- Ikaika Amorin, Dean Balut, Anthony Beye-
lia, Andrew Boecking, Jared Cuadras, Jaykob Duhamel, Danny Finan, Valentino Gomez, Aaron Madrid, Nate Mena, Daniel Ruiz, Jason Toledo, Gabriel Villescas Coaches- Dean Balut, Dustin Duhamel, Mike Finan, Jason Toledo, Tony Toledo
Why Being There Matters by Kayla Good,Navy Office of Community Outreach San Gabriel
On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world's oceans give the Navy the power to protect America's interests
anywhere, and at any time. Your Navy protects and defends America on the world's oceans. Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and, most importantly, tens of thousands of America's finest young men and women are deployed around the
world doing just that. They are there now. They will be there when we are sleeping tonight. They will be there every Saturday, Sunday and holiday this year. They are there around the clock, far from our shores, defending America at all times.
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Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Larry Sehorn, from San Gabriel, California performs maintenance on a MK-46 torpedo onboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88). Preble is attached to the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Alonzo M. Archer)
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz
El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2015 - 2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD:
LORI CRAVEN Brown’s Jewelry & Loan
PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill
DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant
VICE PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Ramona Property Managers, Inc.
ALICIA ESCALERA Valley Vista Services
SECRETARY/TREASURER LEO BARRERA San Gabriel Valley Water Co. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTORS:
HENRY VELASCO Citizen Member
ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank ERNIE AMAYA Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union
Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson...................................................................................................................CHAP Care Pasadena Ernie Amaya ( Chairman )……………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David Ayala.............................................................................................................................................Union Bank Jody Bush, (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................................Citizen Member Noemi Caraveo.............................................................................................................CHAP Care South El Monte Alma Castro.............................................................................................................................................Alma Closet Robert Chin...........................................................................................................International Dancing & SInging James Chen.......................................................................................................................... Prive Water/ State Farm Joe W. Conner,.............................................................................................................................. Ph.D. - Legal Shield Teresa Dang.................................................................................................................................ReMax Elite Realty Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero...............................................................................................................................EKG Creations Pastor Wayne Hoglin.........................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Jonathan Hawes.............................................................................................................................City of El Monte Graciela Ruiz.......................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Maria Menendez............................................................................................................................Allure Dental Arts Rachel Montes.................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Orell Moreno...........................................................................................................................................Union Bank Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. Jackelynn Nevares ...............................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Joanna Palmero.....................................................................................................................Comfort Dental Group D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carina Ramirez.....................................................................................................................................Nunez Dental Carlos Ramirez ..................................................................................................... Professional Institute of Beauty Nancy Ramirez.........................................................................................................................................Union Bank Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Marc A. Rodriguez....................................................................................................................................Union Bank Laura Santos.....................................................................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Andrew Velasco...............................................................................................................................Geek Tech Repair Ernesto Villegas (2014Ambassador of the Year)................................................................................Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co.
Chamber Events AUGUST 2015 CHAMBER EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Sat., August 1st, Noon, B Nutritious, 3311 Tyler Ave., El Monte
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Sat., August 3rd, 1:00 pm, U.S. Health Works Medical Group, 9350 Flair Drive, Suite 102, El Monte
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, August 4th, 11:30 am, Chamber of Commerce
Board Room, Catered by Chamber Staff
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Wednesday, August 5th, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar & Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
Legislative Committee Meeting Thursday, August 13th, 9:00am Chamber Board Room
Evening Networking Mixer
Alliance El Monte, Care
Center 5043 Peck Rd., El Monte, Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30 pm
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, August 27th, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Wednesday, Sept., 2nd, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar and Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
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NEW MEMBERS in JUNE Mc Donald's - Store 5213 South El Monte 1185 Durfee Avenue, South El Monte 91733, 626-350-1639 Dean Sanchez
SEL Homes LLC 1515 Peck Road, South El Monte, Ca 91733, (626) 455-0793 Geoffry Cook Geocook2@yahoo.com
Ted Levine Family with Mayor Luis Aguinaga
Smitty with Executive Director Ken Rausch
DEMBA Business of the Year : Casa Linda Furniture
2015 Ambassador of the Maria Menendez
2015 Joseph A. Shenbaum Award R.W. Nicholson with State Dignitaries
FATBURGER 11968 Garvey Avenue, El Monte 91732, 626-453-8853 Ray Ledford
2015 Good Guy Award : Pinata World, Blanca Gonzalez
INEX International Inc., 37 Alice Street Unit C, Arcadia 91006, (626)251-6908 Diana J. diana@inexintline.com
Ana Rubalcaba El Monte 91731 Arubalcaba555@yahoo.com
So Cal Corporate Growth Partners 25186 Hancock Avenue Ste. 220, Murrieta 92562, (626)975-7524 Joshua Yoon joshua.yoon@sccgp.org
Chamber Members enjoying the Evening with “Sax for All Occasions”
Another Great Evening
"Longo Toyota - Scion-Lexus Evening Mixer"
"Morning Network at El Patio Bar & Grill"
Fatburger's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Cermony "City officials join with the El Monte Police Department and LA County Fire to remind people to stay safe this 4th of July"
Executive Director of the American Red Cross Ben Green and Executive Director Ken Rausch of the EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce host the American Red Cross Campaign.
Chamber host Mini Delegation for Sunshine Academy
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into Summer Break CROSSWORD Crossword Puzzle solution in issue 08.05.15
What's in the Stars??
Sudoku Solution for Sudoku in issue 08.05.15
Aries Your mind may seem rather cloudy today, Aries, but don’t let this hinder you.
Taurus This is an excellent day for you, Taurus, in which your emotions will be strong.
Gemini Things may get a bit confusing today, Gemini. Don’t feel like you need to make sense of it all. In fact, that may be impossible.
Cancer
TV CLASSICS
ACROSS 1. *It featured Mr. T 6. Middle-earth dweller 9. Slavic monarch 13. Paparazzo's quest 14. India's smallest state 15. Haul with a tackle 16. Raja's wife, pl. 17. Address abbreviation 18. *Bert's roommate 19. *Gilligan's domain 21. *Andy Griffith, e.g. 23. *Alex P. Keaton accessory 24. Coal miner's layer 25. Part of overalls 28. Give up 30. World-wide 35. *Fonzie's comeback: "Sit ____ ____" 37. On bottom of coffee mug 39. Swelling 40. "No problem!" 41. Brown with a tinge of red 43. Like an ear infection 44. Server's request 46. Like Gulf Stream 47. Driver's road display? 48. Complicated situations 50. Air of allure, slang 52. Popular sauce on Chinese food 53. Louboutin's creation 55. Ford Explorer, e.g. 57. *"Cheers" spin-off 61. Characteristic to consider 64. Cured item popular on bagels, pl. 65. *"Doctor Who" broadcaster 67. ____ Jane 69. Audience's approval 70. Charged particle 71. Two under on one hole 72. Increases or adds to 73. Foot digit 74. Chased up a tree
DOWN 1. Credit card rate 2. Bangkok native 3. Ages and ages 4. Not upright 5. Tessarae artwork 6. "Goodness gracious!" 7. Chop off 8. Casper the Friendly Ghost's uncle 9. Unit of pressure named after Torricelli 10. Pueblo tribesman 11. "Clueless" catch phrase 12. Coral barrier 15. "The Love Bug" 20. Must-haves 22. Take greedily 24. Oozing 25. *Kind of buddies 26. Accustom 27. They flock together? 29. *He took over for Bob Barker 31. O in b.o. 32. Greek Bs 33. Friend from Mexico 34. *Cagney's partner 36. Phil Mickelson's ball prop 38. *"That ____" with Marlo Thomas 42. Aggregate 45. Withstand 49. Female 51. *Kermit, e.g. 54. Galactic path 56. Type of consonant 57. Bolt 58. *Third from the sun 59. Car shaft 60. Neptune's realm, pl. 61. Teenager's woe 62. Zoo room 63. Bathroom flooring 66. Fan's discontent 68. *____ Flanders of "The Simpsons"
Mix your reality with a bit of fantasy today, Cancer. Kick back for a while and rest. Try to spend time meditating and clearing your head of daily worries. Calming, relaxing activities are the best way to spend today.
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Leo Let yourself go into creative mode today, Leo. Drift into a whole other world. Escape your present reality and explore your fantasies through artistic endeavors.
Virgo Things are slipping into place quite nicely for you, Virgo. Your persuasive manner and gentle nudges are enough to get people where you want them.
Libra When faced with ten entrees on a menu, it may be hard for you to choose just one. Order two or more, Libra. Don’t let indecisiveness hinder you.
Scorpio Your dreams will never come true unless you believe in and act on them, Scorpio. No one else is going to do it for you. Unless you have a fairy godmother, you need to take matters into your own hands.
Sagittarius If people start to hassle you today or give you a hard time about your appearance, pay them no mind, Sagittarius. You have the right to live your life any way you want.
Capricorn Reach for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, Capricorn. It’s closer than you think. Indeed, your dreams are completely within your reach.
Aquarius Today is your day to dream big, Aquarius. Think about what you want most out of life. Aim at the stars. There’s no limit to how far you can go.
Pisces Expand your mind to its furthest reaches today, Pisces. There’s an incredible opportunity opening up in which you can make great strides in a creative realm.
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
I’ve been blessed to be at some pretty good sporting events. Local prep games, big time college and professional games, they’ve all left lasting memories. The strongest memory I have is being at a New York Islanders-Los Angeles Kings game in 1980. At that time the Islanders were two-time defending Stanley Cup champions (They’d go on to win four in a row). The Kings scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Forum, in Inglewood, exploded. It was so loud I thought I could feel the building start to shake around me. It scared me, so I sat back down. I’ll keep it simple here, but that hockey memory pales compared to the faces of those participating in the Special Olympics. What an awesome event. ***Classy? Try NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath offering a $100-K for information aiding in the search and rescue of two Florida teens who went missing along the coast over the weekend. ***Have any of you seen the commercials for Knockerball? They are advertising it for youth groups, churches, and camps. It’s a round transparent bubble ball that has an open core for an individual to go into. Then you start slamming into people. Looks like fun, but I give it three months before the first lawsuit is filed. ***MidBits: ***"When you see me you can see a sign of hope, of faith, of determination, of strength, courage, with dignity."---Newly inducted Hall of Fame Pitcher, Pedro Martinez. ***The Dodger’s Zack Greinke’s scoring streak was snapped at 45 2/3 innings as the Dodgers lost to the Mets 3-2 in extra innings. ***“I don’t compete against my teammates. It’s hard enough to get guys out. Yeah, I try to copy Zack (Greinke), the way he’s throwing. I’m trying not to lower the bar.”— Clayton Kershaw. ***Barry Bonds steroid case is dropped by federal prosecutors after nearly a decade long battle. ***Do you remember when the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Pedro Martinez after his rookie season to the Montreal Expos
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Delino DeShields? Happy Birthday this week to: 7/29: El Monte alum Tina Powers turns 65.7/30: Former Monrovia defensive back Anthony Craft Sr. turns 46.7/30: Former Temple City running back Max Ruckle turns 23.7/31: El Monte girls volleyball coach Kendra Navarro turns 36. 8/2: Former Arcadia pole vaulter Kris Teunissen turns 31.(If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below)
Quinones Headed to Oklahoma City College by Sports Staff Rosemead
Arroyo state champion wrestler Jackie Quinones is heading to Oklahoma City
College on a full wrestling scholarship. OCC is considered one of the finest
women’s wrestling programs in the nation.
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Jackie Quinones, Oklahoma City College bound, is seen here taking down a Rosemead wrestler this past season. Photo courtesy of Jose Quinones
Former El Monte Resident Wins Gold by Chicago Sports.com El Monte/ Toronto
Riding an emotional high after being selected by her fellow Team USA teammates to carry the American Flag into the Opening Ceremonies of the 2015 Pan American Games, when it came time to compete Kim Rhode did what she usually does, elevate her game when
it matters most. Matching the World Record and setting a new Pan Ams Record, Rhode hit 74 of 75 (moving) targets in the qualifications rounds, then went 15 for 16 in the final match to defeat Argentina's Melisa Gil to win the gold medal. It was Rhode's 5th Pan Am Games
medal of her career. "It's been an amazing experience here in Toronto," said Rhode. "I was so honored to carry our flag, which is something I've never been asked to do before, that I was riding high on that experience. Then my shooting went just about as well
Kim Rhode takes another shot for the gold. Courtesy Photo by ChicagoSports.com
as it could. It's been a good week!" Rhode's first-ever international competition came at the 1995 Pan Am Games. Then only 15 years old she was taken to the event as an alternate and allowed to compete unofficially. She wound up with the best score of the field and if not for her alternate status would have been the gold medalist. Her recent performance in Toronto was reminiscent of the London 2012 Olympic Games, during which she shot an astounding 99 out of 100 targets to win the gold medal, becoming the only U.S. athlete in history to win an individual medal at five consecutive Olympic Games. A record Rhode intends to push farther next year in Rio. Following the London Games Rhode took time away from shooting to start a family with her husband, Mike and in 2013 they welcomed the birth of their son, Carter. "It took some time to get back to the top of my game after Carter was born," said Rhode. "But I'm back now. This week felt great. The whole event has a feel very much like the Olympics so it really makes Rio feel like it's almost here. The big goal of course is to win gold down there, so this is a great step
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
So I get an anonymous e-mail this week that a local football coach has been fired. Then I get a call from another source telling me he heard the same thing and was wondering if it was true. What do I do? Well I have the coach's number so I simply contact and tell him what I heard and ask him if it's true. I always hate doing this because 50 percent of the time the rumors aren't true and the coach will tell me it's ridiculous and that I'm foolish for asking. But it's the other 50 percent that I'm concerned about so I do what I have to do. In this case I tell the coach that it was an anonymous e-mail so he doesn't ask me where I heard it from but he does tell me that he is still the head coach and the rumor is just that, a rumor, and that he is looking forward to the next phase of summer workouts. Okay, so how did the rumor get started? Why would somebody just throw it out there if there's no validity to it? Does that person have a problem with the coach? A problem with the school? Who knows? I guess in today's world of high school football anything is possible. Stay tuned. **It was a long way to go win a tournament but that's exactly what Monrovia did Saturday when they made the trek out to Lancaster to not only win a passing tournament, but the linemen competition as well. Last year wasn't a typical year for M-Town losing in the second round of the playoffs to Los Altos. The Wildcats had won three straight CIF Mid-Valley Division titles under Ryan Maddox before losing to Paraclete in the semi-finals in 2013. This year Chris Stevens, entering his second year, will be looking for a way to get the Cats back to the “Promised Land.” Monrovia has the weapons, quarterback Asaph Zamora, receiver Aubrey Mosley and running back Laurence Spicer to name a few, and based on Saturday's results it looks like the Cats have the bubbas up front as well. They get Burbank, Bonita, St. Francis and Los Altos on the non-league schedule so we should know what they have right away. One odd thing about the tournament is that it was played at Lancaster High and Mid-Valley Division power Paraclete, which is right down the street, did not participate. **Speaking of coaching changes Bellflower hired
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Barcelona Too Much for Galaxy by Tim Peterson Carson
FC Barcelona dominated the action from beginning to end and beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 Tuesday in the International Champions Cup before 93,236 at the Rose Bowl. Barcelona was in absolute control in the first half as they were in possession 76% of the time compared
to 23% for the Galaxy. Luis Suarez scored for Barcelona in the 45th minute after the Galaxy failed to clear the ball. Trailing 1-0 at the half Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena made wholesale changes in the second half replacing nearly all of his starters.
Raudric Curtis, former player and defensive coordinator for the Buccaneers as HC this past week. Derek Brown stepped down earlier this month after 13 years at the helm. That's my principle. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
“They (the reserves) did well. I think it is a fabulous experience for them. Some of these kids are 19 years old, playing against an outstanding club. I don’t think Robbie (Keane) and Steven (Gerrard) need these games as much as the young kids need the experience,” Arena said. “You can tell them a lot of things but until they step on the field and experience it against quality players they don’t fully comprehend. Tonight for our young players it was an invaluable experience.” Barcelona continued to pressure early in the second half and went up 2-0 when Sergio Roberto booted one past Los Angeles goalie Andrew Wolverton after a defensive breakdown. The Galaxy avoided the shutout when Tommy Meyer headed one in off of a corner past Suarez in the 90th minute. But it was not enough as Barcelona emerged with the 2-1 victory.
Bradford Jameison and the Galaxy get a score in the second half to cut the lead to 2-1. Photo by Duane Barker
Special Olympics World Games Comes to Southland by Staff Writer Los Angeles
The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games open on July 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 2015 Games will feature competitions in aquatics, gymnastics, track and field, basketball, football (soccer) and many other summer sports involving 6,500 athletes, representing 165 countries, with intellectual disabilities from around the world.
Opening Ceremonies. Photo by James Barker
Above- Olympic legend Rafer Johnson, who lit the flame for the 1984 Games, aids in lighting cauldron for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games
The American team entering the Coliseum to chants of “USA...USA" Photos by James Barker
The Joy of Victory. Photo by James Barker
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Free And Reduced-Price Meals In The National School Lunch & School Breakfast Program
Free And Reduced-Price Meals In The National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program THE EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT today announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program. All school sites in the El Monte Union High School District serve breakfast at NO CHARGE. Two school sites serve lunch at NO CHARGE. The sites are Fernando Ledesma High School and Granada Transition Center. Each central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by an interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free, reduced-price, or full-price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Children who receive Food Stamps (FS), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits are automatically eligible regardless of the income of the household in which they reside. (Effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) Participants from households with incomes at or below the following levels may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals or free milk. Free Reduced-Price Eligibility Scale for Eligibility Scale for Lunch, Breakfast, and Milk Lunch and Breakfast Household Year Month Twice Every Week Year Month Twice Every Week size per Two per Two Month Weeks Month Weeks 1 $15,301 $ 1,276 $ 638 $ 589 $295 $ 21,775 $ 1,815 $ 908 $ 838 $419 2 20,709 1,726 863 797 399 29,471 2,456 1,228 1,134 567 3 26,117 2,177 1,089 1,005 503 37,167 3,098 1,549 1,430 715 4 31,525 2,628 1,314 1,213 607 44,863 3,739 1,870 1,726 863 5 36,933 3,078 1,539 1,421 711 52,559 4,380 2,190 2,022 1,011 6 42,341 3,529 1,765 1,629 815 60,255 5,022 2,511 2,318 1,159 7 47,749 3,980 1,990 1,837 919 67,951 5,663 2,832 2,614 1,307 8 53,157 4,430 2,215 2,045 1,023 75,647 6,304 3,152 2,910 1,455 For each additional family member, add: $5,408 $451 $226 $208 $104 $7,696 $642 $321 $296 $148
Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced-price meals for their children. Applications are also at the school guidance office and/or school cafeteria. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must complete an application and return it to the school cafeteria. 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 reduced-price benefits are as follows: For households receiving Food Stamps, CalWORKs, KinGAP or FDPIR benefits - applications need only to include the enrolled child(ren)’s name, Food Stamp, CalWORKs, KinGAP, or FDPIR case number, and the signature of an adult household member. For households who do not list a Food Stamp, CalWORKs, KinGAP 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 that a social security number is not available. Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price 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 determing official and/or hearing official for a specific school, agency, or district. Households that list a Food Stamps, CalWORKs, KinGAP, or FDPIR case number must report when the household no longer receives these benefits. Also, 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 Stamps, CalWORKs, KinGAP or FDPIR benefits may not have to complete an Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the Food Stamps, CalWORKs, KinGAP or FDPIR office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving Food Stamps or FDPIR benefits or an assistance unit receiving CalWORKs or KinGAP 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, KinGAP, and FDPIR households should complete an application if they are not notified of their eligibility. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 07-29-2015
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the best of the best? After the tweets, journalists began to take sides and either criticize or praise these women. Piers Morgan attacked Nicki for being “whiney,” while journals such as Marie Claire and TIME supported Nicki’s fight against white supremacy within the industry. This conversation, however, needs to happen. It’s not right to gloss over the problematic racial issue
found in many industries by bringing up gender issues, as Taylor did. Surely, the gender issue also needs to be discussed, but not during a conversation on race. Simply put, Taylor didn’t have to stick her issues in Minaj’s complaint, mainly because the former has no right to make a race issue a gender issue.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Modification Committee
PROPERTY LOCATION: APPLICATION:
2553 Sastre Avenue / APN: 8102-006-017 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting the approval of Modification No. 15-15 to allow a 475 square feet room addition to a legal nonconforming property. There are three (3) legal units on the lot though the current code only allows two. The property is located in the R-3 (Medium Density Multiple Family) Zone. The request is made pursuant to Section 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
Modification No. 15-15
APPLICANT: Robert Del Muro 2727 Tory Street West Covina, CA 91792 PROPERTY OWNER:
Yolanda Herrera 2553 Sastre Avenue El Monte, CA 91733
PROPERTY OWNER:
REFOUA LLC AND FARAHAN ENTERPRISES, LLC 9401 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 830 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Modification Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Ivan Galeazzi; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at IGaleazzi@ElMonteCA.gov. If you challenge the decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Ivan Galeazzi at IGaleazzi@ElMonteCA.gov or (626)258-8626 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on and mailed on: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 (Mid Valley News) City of El Monte Modification Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modification Committee Secretary
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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND PUBLIC INVITATION TO ATTEND A “SCOPING SESSION” CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND PUBLIC INVITATION TO ATTEND A “SCOPING SESSION” FOR THE DOWNTOWN EL MONTE SPECIFIC PLAN AND MASTER PLAN (Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno at (626) 258-8626) Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 The City of El Monte (the “City”) is the lead agency for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) consistent with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Project identified below. This Notice of Preparation (NOP) is being distributed to solicit the views of the public and public agencies as to the scope and content of the environmental information relevant to the agency’s statutory responsibilities when considering a permit or other approval for the project. A Project “Scoping Session” is also being conducted to ensure the public has the opportunity to provide input on topics related to the EIR. PROJECT TITLE:
Downtown El Monte Transit Oriented Develop ment (TOD) Specific Plan and Master Plan
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: Friday, July 31, 2015 to Monday, August 31, 2015 SCOPING MEETING:
Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. El Monte City Hall East, Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA
RESPONSES AND COMMENTS: Responses and comments can be provided orally or in writing at the scoping meeting. In addition, they may also be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 P.M. Monday, August 31, 2015. Comments, questions and written correspon dence may be directed to: Jason C. Mikaelian, Planning Service Manager City of El Monte - City Hall West 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 580-2064 jmikaelian@elmonteca.gov PROJECT AREA:
The project is approximately 115 acres in size and is located within the heart of the City and encompasses a triangular area bounded by the railroad tracks to the north, Santa Anita Avenue to the west and Ramona Boulevard to the south and east (the Project area was expanded to include properties on both sides of Ramona Boulevard). In addition, the property at the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Valley Boulevard is also included in the project area. The project area is conveniently linked to public transit. Along the northern boundary of the area is the Metrolink Station. Located on the west side of Santa Anita Avenue is the El Monte Metro Transit Center (the largest bus station on the west coast) and “The Gateway Project” (a 14.3 acre transit oriented, multiphase, mixed use development consisting of 485 housing units and 25,000 square feet of retail).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The proposed Project is the creation of a Spe cific Plan and Master Plan for El Monte’s Downtown District, which includes Valley Mall, as a transit- and pedestrian oriented, mixeduse urban village. The Project would be directly linked by convenient public transit (including the City’s Metrolink station and the El Monte Transit Center, which is within walking distance to other destinations around the region. The Project will be planned to provide sufficient housing, retail, commercial, entertainment, din ing, and recreational uses to create a critical mass sufficient to function as a true Transit-Ori ented Downtown for the City of El Monte. The creation of a Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan would implement regional plan ning policies and create the synergies needed for an urban experience in Downtown El Monte.
The proposed Project would require approval of a range of entitlements from the City Plan ning Commission and City Council including: • General Plan Amendment to modify language related to the “Downtown Core” designation in the Land Use Element and to modify the roadway network designations in the Circulation Element; and • Zone Change the parcels within the plan boundary from various designations to SP-4 (Downtown Specific Plan); and • Specific Plan and Master Plan to establish development regulations, procedures and fee requirements for future developments. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS:
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The City has determined that an EIR is required for the proposed Specific Plan proj ect. Based on Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, and subject to input received dur ing the NOP and public scoping process, it is anticipated that the EIR will address the fol lowing environmental issues:
Aesthetics Air quality Cultural resources Geology, soils and seismicity Greenhouse gas emissions Hazards and hazardous materials Hydrology and water quality Land use and planning
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Noise Population and housing Public services Recreation Transportation and traffic Utilities and service systems Growth inducement Cumulative Impacts
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND PUBLIC INVITATION TO ATTEND A “SCOPING SESSION”
The EIR will include mitigation measures for potentially significant impacts as well as a discussion of the proposed Specific Plan’s compatibility with applicable adopted regula tory documents.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:
The Notice of Preparation and Initial Study can be viewed on the City’s Website at http:// www.elmonte.org/Government/EconomicDe velopment/Planning.aspx. The documents are also available during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) at City of El Monte -- City Hall West at 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte CA.
INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
The City of El Monte wishes to assist individu als with special needs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meet ing, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable us to make reason able arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 Code of Federal Regulations 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
Published in Mid Valley News on July 29, 2015 Copies posted at El Monte Libraries and City Hall Posted on City Website
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
PROPERTY LOCATION: 12227 Valley Blvd. Unit C & D / APN: 8565 021-016 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division) APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit No. 32-14 REQUEST:
The applicant requests the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 32-14 to allow a new auto body repair shop at an existing auto repair shop. The request includes a new spray booth. The property is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 17.24.040(9) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON:
Jessica Alvarado 12227 Valley Blvd., Unit C El Monte, CA 91732
PROPERTY OWNER:
Guy Christensen 12227 Valley Blvd., Unit M El Monte, CA 91732
PROPERTY OWNER:
REFOUA LLC AND FARAHAN ENTERPRISES, LLC 9401 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 830 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorically Exempt (Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commis sion will hold a public hearing to receive testi mony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Rebecca Contreras; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at rcontreras@ElMonteCA.gov. If you challenge the decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Rebecca Contreras at rcontreras@ElMonteCA.gov or (626)258-8808 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on and mailed on: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 (Mid Valley News) City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
Page 13 NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015186899. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 986 PHARMACY 9612 LAS TUNAS DR. TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. 986 PHARMACY 3948 N. PECK RD. #A1 EL MONTE, CA 91732 Registered Owner(s): MHK PHARMACY CORPORATION 9612 LAS TUNAS DR. TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 LA COUNTY. This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on SANCO MHK PHARMACY CORPORATION, VICE PRESIDENT KHANH LONG THAI. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Tiffany Shih, Deputy Published The Notice: 07.22.2015, 07.29.2015, 08.05.2015, 08.12.2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015196066. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ED & MELI DELIGHTS 10669 FOIX AVE. NORWALK, CA 90650 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): MELISSA ROCHA 10669 FOIX AVE. NORWALK, CA 90650 LA COUNTY. EDUARDO CLEMENTE 2844 WEST AVE. 34 LOS ANGELES CA, 90065 LA COUNTY. This business is conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on ED & MELI DELIGHTS, GENERAL PARTNER, MELISSA ROCHA. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Carina Chen, Deputy Published The Notice: 07.29.2015, 08.05.2015, 08.12.2015, 08.19.2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
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Page 14 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 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 My Self Storage Space formally known as Wells Cargo Self Storage at 901 W. Service Ave., West Covina, Ca. 91790 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after August 18, 2015 at 10:30 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. Mendez, Reggie Caver, Rex Diaz, Nicole Fonseca, Darlene LAWRENCE, AMEER MEHAIN, JEFF NUNEZ, EDWARD J. Odell, Gilbert Peterson, Shelley Stevens, Angela Vaccarella, Lupe Watkins, Bryon L. Yang, Jay AVILES, HILDA Delapaz, Norman Guzman, Noemi JOHNSON, ADA Lange, Chris LOPEZ, JOHN MARTINEZ, RAUL Nolasco, Luis
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schools: the primary and the high school, and the entire student population is about 1,100 people. The classes are small, usually consisting of 10-25 people per class. On our first excursion, the Hawkesbury Sister City association took us (six Temple City kids) out for a bush walk in the Blue Mountains. The view from the top of the cliff was absolutely amazing, as we were able to see the vast valley and lush canyon. Following that, we were taken to Ms.
Whalan’s home where we were served afternoon tea and received a scone-baking lesson. We each then made our own batches of scones to take home to our families. Throughout this first week, we encountered numerous cultural differences, the most eminent being language. The Australian colloquial language is quite interesting and unique; ‘dodgy’ is used to mean ‘average,’ ‘tomato sauce’ refers to ‘ketchup,’ ‘bins’ are what we’d call ‘trashcans,’
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‘cheeky’ and ‘tucker’ is used to mean ‘food.’ These are only a few of the wide array of slang words used regularly, and all six of us have been fortunate enough to pick up on most of them. Besides language, food is also significantly distinctive. So far, I’ve sampled Tim Tams, meat pies, sausage rolls, and vegemite (all of which I loved). All in all, the first week has zoomed by so quickly and has been much too short. I’ve savoured and enjoyed every moment of it, whether it be school, excursions, visiting family, or staying at home. Australia has been absolutely lovely to us thus far, and I’m only upset that I can’t stay longer.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
PROPERTY LOCATION: APPLICATION:
11312 Orchard Street / APN: 8568-026-053 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
REQUEST:
A Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow tenant improvements to divide an existing 15,348 square foot warehouse storage ten ant space into two (2) separate tenant spaces within an existing industrial building located within one hundred fifty (150) feet from residentially zoned properties. The new tenant space created will accommodate a plastic bag manufacturing use. The property is located in the M-2 (General-Manu facturing) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.040(36) and Section 17.24.040(41) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
Conditional Use Permit No. 03-15
APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Charles Zhao PI Properties No. 66, LLC 610 N. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accor dance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commis sion will hold a public hearing to receive testi mony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Tony Bu; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at tbu@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Tony Bu at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on and mailed on: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 (Mid Valley News) City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
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OC Fair Serves up MACCA & Beatles
by Sal Gomez Orange County
Beatles fans listen up. The Orange County Fair
photo by Sal Gomez
will present a double dose of Beatles music featuring tributes to McCartney & his former band mates, The Beatles as The Fan Four & Wings Band take the stage of the Pacific Amphitheater in a rare double header. Since 1997, The Fab Four have been playing to Beatles fans world-wide entertaining groups of all ages that still love the iconic music of those four lads from Liverpool. Portraying John, Paul George & Ringo through the most recognizable eras of their relatively short career, fans in attendance are treated to recreations of the Beatles musical catalog that in most cases was never played live by that fabulous foursome when they were still a band.
This special double-header night will also feature a tribute to Paul McCartney's post Beatles musical career as members of the Fab Four led by Ardy Sarraf, the Fab Four's “Paul” segues into Paul McCartney and WINGS including current and former members of the FF. Wings band includes
Southpaw
Ron McNeil, Michael Amador & Rolo Sandoval and features Christine Rosander as “Linda McCartney” and backed by a fabulous horn section helping to recreate MACCA's billboard and worldwide hits from the 70's & 80's. Remember, reserved seat tickets also includes admis-
sion to the OC Fair so make a day of it. Have a great time visiting the fair and end the day with a great concert under the stars. For information on the Fab Four/Wings Band concert or other upcoming entertainment at the Pacific Amphitheater during the fair visit: http://www. pacamp.com/pa/.
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by Glen Maldonado National
This week there was a serious event that happened in the movie industry. There was a shooting at a theater in Louisiana and 2 people died before the shooter killed himself. The movie this happened in was “Trainwreck” and many people were injured. This is a devastat-
ing disaster, it seems we can longer feel safe attending theaters anymore; I myself worry sometimes if I am safe. We have to understand that the world is a dark place and this week the movie I’m reviewing has the same premises. “Southpaw” is a movie
about Billy Hope, played by Jake Gyllenhaal (“Donnie Darko”). He is married to Maureen, played by Rachel McAdams (“Time Travelers Wife”). During a ceremony where he was to announce his retirement he is confronted by new boxer Miguel “Magic” Escobar, played by Miguel Gomez (“The Strain”). During the fight his wife is accidently shot by Miguel’s brother. This drives Billy to do drugs and alcohol and eventually spirals out of control and loses custody of his daughter. He turns to a gym owned by Titus “Tick” Wills, played by Forest Whitaker (“Last King of Scotland”). He lets him in and begins to train him for his next fight. The film has a great story and it doesn’t disappoint. Kurt Sutter wrote the film; his previous work is in TV like “Sons of Anarchy.” Antoine Fuqua directed the film. He is best known for directing “Training Day,” “Shooter,” and most recently “The Equalizer.” Jake delivers a performance so well, we know he will definitely be getting some award buzz for this movie and I can see him be a true contender to the rest of the nominee’s. In terms of a boxing movie, this movie doesn’t enter my top five. It does a great job but not big enough to be remembered by the end of the year. My grade is B+, Award Level Golden Globe.
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