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Preserve Trees During the Drought by Annick J. Downhower San Gabriel Valley
After 4 years of serious drought, Californians are being asked to let lawns go brown to conserve water. However, our trees still need to be watered and protected! Trees are an essential part of our urban landscape. They provide shade, reduce the need for air-conditioning use, lower overall temperatures, and retain groundwater. A mature tree removes 10 pounds of air pollution per year. Plus, trees add 3% to 15% to the value of a property. With home prices at all-time highs, that can mean $15,000 to $75,000 for a $500,000 house! So, it’s wise to make sure trees are preserved and maintained. If trees don’t receive adequate water, the damage can be long-term. Trees that become too dry eventually
won’t soak up water. Dehydration makes trees more susceptible to disease and pest attacks, which in turn can lead to the death of a tree or dead limbs, both of which are hazards. So how much and how often should you water your trees? The age of the tree determines the answer. Younger trees (5 years or less) need more attention but not more water. They should be watered once a week with 10 to 15 gallons of water. Established trees (age 5 plus) need to be watered once or twice a month with 10 gallons of water per inch of tree trunk diameter. All trees will benefit, and water will be saved, if the following is done: 1) Install a soaker hose or inline drip tubing in a circu-
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lar pattern starting 9 inches from the tree trunk. Drip irrigation helps soak the ground, strengthening roots.
Plus, unlike sprinklers, drip mulch or bark chips on the systems don’t waste water soil under the tree branches through evaporation. (but not right next to the Preserve Trees continued on page 16 2) Place a layer of
Mt. View Students Participate in Rio Hondo College’s Career and Technical Education Summer Academy
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Twenty-five Mountain View School District eighth grade students from Kranz Intermediate, Madrid Middle and Monte Vista Schools got a glimpse of careers in the Energy & Utilities, Information Technology and Transportation industry sectors and opportunities in higher education as participants in Rio Hondo College’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy. During the week-long academy the students were able to take part in modules led by college instructors in Basic Automotive Technology, Small Engine Rebuilding, Computer Coding in Minecraft (video game modification), Basic First Aid, Crystal Radios, and Solid Fuel Rockets. All modules addressed applied mathematics and science involved in the selected fields. Students also took part in a college/ career orientation, complete with a campus tour and a question and answer session with a student panel. Rio Hondo’s Dean of
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Career and Technical Education-Instructional Operations, Mike Slavich shared that the United States doesn’t generate enough people to go into science, technology and engineering, therefore, the academy’s concept is to get middle school students thinking and exploring careers in science,
technology, engineering and college students. math at an early age. In the Basic Automotive During their week at Rio Technology module students Hondo, students worked in learned basic automotive teams doing hands-on and care, including informacontextualized activities to tion regarding fluids, tire air develop projects within three pressure, thread pitch, and California Industry Sectors. much more. In the departEach activity was facilitated ment’s pristine garages, they by college faculty CTE Academy continued on page 4 assisted by current
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Obituary Marilyn R. Calabrese Passed away Sunday, August 16th 2015. She is survived by her 3 Children Kim, Cameron and Craig 2 siblings: Boyd Smith and Pamela (Smith) Heckaman and her 6 loving Grandchildren. Funeral services are on
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However, to transition into such a mix, the conversation on race is necessary. White People documented that most young Caucasian teens typically don’t acknowledge the races of their peers. They do this because they think that acknowledging other races is “racist.” But it’s not. Race is a part of one’s identity, one’s selfhood, and ignoring that aspect of them is ignoring a huge chunk of that individual. Acknowledging a race in a way it is considered “racist” would be offending that race and imposing racial stereotypes on the individual. But overall, individuals should take notice of another’s culture and color of their skin in a respective manner. The documentary has opened a gear for this conversation to truly take place, discussions on white privilege, racial entitlement, and majority vs. minority oppositions. We need to acknowledge the flaws in our cultural collage in order to fix them so that we can truly become United.
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On July 22, 2015, MTV released White People, a 40-minute documentary by Pulitzer Prize Winner and filmmaker, Jose Antonio Vargas. The documentary introduced the opinion of the young white population in the United States and how they feel about the changing culture in this country. These Caucasian individuals claimed that they felt they couldn’t talk about racial issues and the oppression they feel as white individuals for fear of being counterattacked. Moreover, these youths believe that they’re losing their “white culture” or “American culture” as the increase of immigrants continues to spread across the country. Vargas created this documentary, he stated in an article, not to define “reverse racism” or necessarily defend the white youth. White People was made to include Caucasians in the growing conversation on race issues in this country. According to the documentary, the Caucasian population will decrease from being the majority within the United States. By the later 2000's, it is projected that the white population will become as much of a minority as Latinos, Asians, and Blacks. The United States is almost at its cultural peak. There is an increase in immigrants from all around the world, making the States a true “melting pot” of cultures and ethnicities.
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Geezer is slang for an odd or eccentric man; An old geezer is always ready to shake a hand. He may be old and even considered odd; But he is a man who knows and believes in God.
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An old geezer is always easy to spot; And by him you can set your clock. He is also very thoughtful and kind; And always has other people in mind. An old geezer could be skinny or fat; But to a lady he'll always tip his hat. For a lady's protection she walks on the inside; With her arm around his for he is the guide. An old geezer tries to be indiscrete; But you may find him walking on any street. For the next person he'll hold open the door; He's fought for his country, knows about war. An old geezer over his grandkids he'll fuss; Around women and children you don't cuss. He can't stand sex or violence in movies or TV; He loves everybody and especially his country. Yes, he is old, but he's not anybody's fool; He's a grown man that's from the old school. You'd enjoy seeing him over and over again; And he could turn out to be a very good friend.
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learned how to complete a 40 point inspection and utilize various methods to research cars and car engines. “Common Core strategies are used all throughout this class,” said Andrew Gold, instructor. “As they do their work on the cars they are collaborating, communicating, strategizing, problem solving and creating which are all part of Common Core. They learned about leverage and force, tap and die threads, VIN numbers and will come away talking about automobile information that some adults don’t even know.” Busy doing a 40-point inspection, Thalia Sanchez and Glauco Chay from Madrid Middle School were checking the fluids to ensure the engine runs properly. “The CTE Academy is a great program,” said Chay. The variety of classes we
can take is awesome.” In the Small Engine module students took apart and put back together 4-cycle motors. They used math, communication, chemistry and a variety of tools to complete their task. “They were required to convert metric to standard measurement, and calculate the oil amount to get the motor to run,” said Steve Tomroy, instructor. “Figuring in all out takes teamwork and the kids did a good job. They are quick learners and caught on fast.” Building their own Crystal Radio from scratch was a fun challenge for students in the Crystal Radio module. Led by instructor William Morton, students assembled a crystal radio, using alternative energy for sound and learned the basics of radio transmission and related topics. “It was fun building the
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crystal radio,” said Jenny Ung from Monte Vista School. “It’s pretty amazing that it created sound through alternative energy.” Putting their video gaming experience to use, students in the Coding Using Minecraft module learned advanced placement computer science concepts as they dug deep into Minecraft’s source code to program their own modification using the Java programming language. “We are modding in Minecraft,” said Eddie Orsi, instructor. “The kids are having a blast learning the file structure, editing the images and creating their own monster and own version of the video game. They are building skills in logic, detail-orientation, and problem solving while exploring their creative power,” he added. “I like how Minecraft works and it’s really cool to get into the game’s structure,” said Amber Arenas from Monte Vista. “I created my monster with super strength,” said Brian Nguyen from Madrid. I really liked this class and I learned a lot about computer science and source coding.” Constructing and launching model rockets was a highlight in the Solid Fuel Rockets module led by instructor, John Frala. During the session students learned about flight and the math required to get off the ground, as well how to calculate the necessary folds to fly a paper plane. They learned the science behind energy used as a fuel, flight technol-
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ogy, the history of the U.S. space program and the careers in the space and energy fields that exist today. “Prior to launching their rocket, each student had to calculate where the rocket will land based on the payload, speed, and wind drift. This S.T.E.M. based module targets the concepts of problem solving, communication, reasoning, number and number relationships, computation, connections and estimation, patterns and functions, statistics, geometry, measurement, and trigonometry. The goal is to have the rocket fly 200 feet into the air and repel with a parachute.” For students with an interest in health care, the Basic First Aid module taught basic first aid techniques in the state of the art Nursing/ Health Education classroom. Students successfully completing the module and CPR test were officially certified in CPR. Each participant also received a first aid kit. “We are working in a setting similar to a hospital,” said Patricia Luna, R.N. and
class instructor. “The kids were surprised to see the real hospital beds, mannequins, medical equipment and more that truly depicts a hospital. They all did great with their training and received their CPR certification.” According to Lillian Maldonado French, MVSD Superintendent, the District’s partnership with Rio Hondo College has provided a tremendous benefit for students. “We are so grateful to Rio Hondo College for providing the CTE Academy and giving our students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in the different industries and receive educational, vocational and technical training,” said Maldonado French. “We have a college going culture in all of our schools and it’s wonderful for students to see all that is available at Rio Hondo and be able to be on campus and take part in the modules and learn about higher education. It’s definitely a week they will remember.”
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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City
‘Time Jockey’ Garvannah by Joe Castillo
PTA …. I previously wrote about San Gabriel School being established in 1881 and Washington School being built in 1889. This was the beginning of the San Gabriel School District and the beginning of a formal education program in the City of San Gabriel. With the start of a new school district, so opened up an opportunity to start a Parent-Teacher Association. In 1909, Washington School started an association at the school but a council had not yet been established. Seven years later in 1916, the first PTA council was established. The name was San Gabriel Garvannah Federation, the forerunner to the present day San Gabriel Council of Parents and Teachers. The first president was Mrs. Chester Lea Magee and it included the San Gabriel, Garvalia and Savannah School Districts. Washington School was the first school PTA in the council, then came Lincoln School PTA established in 1916, followed by 1923 Roosevelt and McKinley. Wilson School PTA was added in 1932. So by 1932, the San Gabriel School District consisted of Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, McKinley and Wilson Schools. The last schools to be added were Madison and Jefferson Schools. Seven schools named after seven U.S. Presidents and all part of San Gabriel School District and San Gabriel Parent-Teacher Council….. Patton … General George S. Patton Jr. was born on the Lake Vineyard Ranch property in San Gabriel owned by his grandfather Benjamin Wilson. He and his family were members of the Church of Our Saviour and it was in the church that Patton was baptized and confirmed. As Patton drove the U.S. Army through victorious campaigns in Europe and Africa, his popularity grew more and more. In June 1945, following the end of war in Europe, Patton visited his church and brought along Lt. General James Doolittle and 47 other World War II heroes. The outspoken and blunt commander gave a poignant speech to the congregation gathered at the church. “You children here, whether you like it or not, are the soldiers and
nurses of the next war. There will be war again, in my opinion, because there have always been such things.” The speech caused uproar in the crowd, a usual reaction to a Patton speech. In the next few months, Patton returned to Germany to lead the U.S. Army in its occupation of Berlin. In an unusual situation, Patton was killed in a motor vehicle accident and not on the field of battle. His funeral mass was held in the Church of Our Saviour and his body was transported to Hamm, Luxembourg where he was buried besides his men. At the Church of Our Saviour, a stained glass window was painted in tribute to one of America’s greatest leaders and one of San Gabriel’s most famous citizens…..
Woodcraft Rangers Welcomes Students Back to School with STEM Education by David Perez Rosemead
As kids grab their backpacks and head to the classrooms this week, Woodcraft Rangers is ready with an abundance of opportunities for the kids through their NVISION after school program. 3D printing, cybernetics programs, dance competitions and sports tournaments are all ready for the youth in the Garvey School District in Rosemead and all around Los Angeles this year as they return back to school. As the summer comes to an end and the classrooms are full of energetic kids, Woodcraft Rangers looks to continue their support in classroom education which expands into after school with Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum for kids. According to a study from the National Math and Science Initiative, 26 industrialized nations perform better than U.S. students in math and 19 in science. With much needed youth interest to indulge toward these subjects, Woodcraft Rangers’ STEM programs can help assist in gravitating those students towards the direction of math and science. Whether it be drama productions, science and art experiments or building robotics, students in after school will be introduced through STEM through unique programs for these
Bosco Tech Instructor Earns National Teahing Award
boys and girls. The need for these programs is imperative in order for the youth to develop into high achievers. “With our curriculums infused through STEM, we develop an interest within our students at a young age with the hopes that it expands as they proceed on to higher education,” says Woodcraft Rangers CEO, Chris Johnson. Woodcraft Rangers has expanded their NVISION after school program into new schools for the 2015/2016 school year. Environmental Charter Middle School in Inglewood, Wisdom Elementary, 93rd Elementary in Los Angeles and KIPP LA in East Los Angeles. Since its inception, Woodcraft Rangers has served over 1.1 million youth leaving an invaluable impact on their lives. Their customized curriculum through summer camps, after school, and plug in programs allow students to learn through fun activities tailored to their personal interests. For further information contact, (213) 249-9293 or woodcraft@woodcraftrangers.org. To learn more about Woodcraft Rangers go to www.woodcraftrangers.org
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by David Perez Rosemead
The ASM Materials Education Foundation and its Teacher Award Committee have named Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) instructor Jim Curiel as the recipient of the 2015 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award. The award was established in 2007 through a generous donation by Dr. Kishor M. Kulkarni, past trustee of ASM International, and his family to recognize the accomplishments of one U.S. high school teacher who has
demonstrated a significant engineering & technology and sustained positive imfield and his students sucpact on pre-college-age stuceeding in all their classes,” dents. This year’s recipient, said Dustin Kelso, a senior Jim Curiel, is chairman of enrolled in Bosco Tech’s Bosco Tech’s Materials SciMSET program. “Mr. Curiel ence, Engineering & Techis true evidence in groomnology (MSET). A devoted ing young adults to become teacher and a proponent of avid learners, all the while STEM teaching, he consismaintaining the love and tently motivates and inspires understanding for the MSET his students toward higher field.” education and professional Curiel, a 1973 Bosco Tech opportunities. graduate, is a long time and “What sets Mr. Curiel active member of ASM Inapart is his passion towards ternational. His involvement the materiNational Teaching Award continued on page 17 als science,
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What's in the Stars?? Aries Things go well in your love life today, Aries, but only if you let them happen. You must first open your arms to give and receive.
Taurus Spend time with someone you love today, Taurus, but keep things light and easy.
Gemini Love is in the air for you, Gemini. You will be rewarded handsomely because you have so many things to offer.
Cancer
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ACROSS 1. Bewildered or confounded 6. Cul de ____ 9. Rum cake 13. Church bell sounds 14. Anger 15. Give a green light 16. Dogma 17. ___ Aviv 18. Cancer sign? 19. *Higher education result 21. *L in LMC 23. "Yakety ____" 24. W.'s advisor 25. Tube in old TV 28. *Classroom pests 30. Catching sight of something 35. "Jack and the Beanstalk" instrument 37. ____ Scotia 39. Ownership document 40. Sixth month of civil year 41. *Classroom ball 43. It's a long story 44. Fat or wax 46. Kindred 47. Resembling wings 48. Destiny 50. Volcano in Sicily 52. Japanese capital 53. *You work with it in shop class 55. *Where most of American History occurred 57. *Difference between public and private school 61. *"____ and (#34 Down)" 64. Saw logs 65. Like arctic air 67. *Digital text 69. *He's in the class play 70. *Driver's Ed classroom 71. Kitchen appliance 72. "The ____ Not Taken" 73. Lamb's mother 74. Iron Mike
DOWN 1. Pertinent
2. Got ready to drive 3. Healthy 4. Lament for the dead 5. Stellar 6. Place or location 7. "We ___ the World" 8. *Usually in orchestra but not marching band 9. Foggy view? 10. *____ mater 11. Uncouth one 12. Wrong 15. As good as it can be 20. Augmenting 22. "____ Got the World on a String" 24. Canceled 25. *Marker's predecessor 26. *r in a math formula, pl. 27. Golf bunkers 29. Kind of soda pop 31. Leaning Tower city 32. *The "boot" in Geography class 33. Aquarium scum 34. *"(#61 Across) and ____" 36. "____ and proper" 38. Not much 42. Boredom 45. More dewy 49. Also 51. Declare with confidence 54. Chilled 56. Cornered 57. Nicholas II of Russia, e.g. 58. To a remarkable degree, British 59. I, to a Greek 60. Walked on 61. Greek muse's strings 62. A long, long time 63. Not happening 66. Crow sound 68. Boy toy 58. *Neil Armstrong's employer 59. Wild goat 60. Uncontrolled swerve 61. New York ball players 62. Building extensions 63. Ready for picking 66. *Khloé's sister 68. Art degrees
You feel indecisive when it comes to a romantic situation, Cancer. You might ask yourself questions about how to proceed.
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Leo Things should go quite well in the department of love today, Leo. Pursue creative projects in social environments.
Virgo Stay busy today, Virgo. Keep your mind occupied with basic tasks that need doing.
Libra You’re at an emotional climax now, Libra. Things are coming to a critical point.
Scorpio You may feel confused, Scorpio. If so, take a breath and slow down. Being frantic will only run you in circles.
Sagittarius Embrace your loved ones, Sagittarius. Let your heart lead the way. Things will flow your way if you let them. Don’t try to fight the good fortune that comes.
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Capricorn Listen to the birds today, Capricorn. They have a song for you, telling you to be happy.
Aquarius There is power behind your heart, Aquarius, and you might come across more forcefully than usual in the love and romance department.
Pisces You might feel like your heart requires a bit more attention than usual, Pisces. There could be a close loved one who is even needier than you. Either way, this situation is going to cause tension in an important relationship. If you’re not currently involved with someone, this is probably for the better.
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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. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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's 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..(2015 Ambassador of the Year)...........................................................................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
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar & Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
Meeting of the Minds "Building Communities with a Workforce Advantage" Tues., Sept. 15th, 9:30 am, El Monte Community Center, 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Evening Networking Mixer
SEPTEMBER 2015 CHAMBER EVENTS
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Thurs., Sept. 3rd, 11:00 am, IX Taco Taqueria, 10021 Valley Blvd., El Monte
Legislative Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep. 10th, 9:00 am Chamber Board Room
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 5:30 pm, Courtyard by Marriott , 14635 Baldwin Park Blvd., El Monte GrandOpening/Ribbon Cutting Thursday, Sept. 17th,
4:30 pm, Ultimate Taekwondo Academy, 4337 Peck Road, El Monte
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 24th, 8:00 am, Chamber Board Room
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Wednesday, October 7th , 7:30 am, El Patio Bar & Grill, 11672 Ramona Blvd., El Monte
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NEW MEMBERS in JULY
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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News photographs by Ken Rausch, also Courtesy photos
Greater El Monte Community Hospital
Teresa's Mexican Grill 12100 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte, Ca 91732, 626-454-3454 Antonio Gutierrez Teresamexicangrill@gmail.com
Time Warner Cable 17777 Center Crt. Drive Ste 800 , Cerritos, Ca 90703, (562) 677-0672 Meladee Conner
The Hook-Up Resource Center 11229 Valley Blvd., El Monte 91732, 626-943-8053 Esperanza Ortega hookup923@yahoo.com
Greater El Monte Community Hospital (Michael Salecido, Marketing Coordinator) and Staff are sponsoring efforts to prevent CHILDHOOD POVERTY along with El Monte/South El Monte Queen Raquel De Leon .
Ken Rausch C.E.O of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership for the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jack Zhao owner of Angel Garden Inc.
Hutchins's Manufacturing Company, Inc. 2127 Edwards Avenue, South El Monte CA 91733 626-792-8211 Marianne Hutchins
Radiant Global Logistics 1111 E. Watson Center Drive, Carson, CA 90745, 310-419-1000 Cheryl Hollander
Welcome New Chamber Member Massage Envy Spa, Located on the West Covina Eastland Center 2620 Workman Ave. Suite 4B, West Covina, CA 91791 (626) 966-2220 www.messagenvy.com
Damtuh Foods 6221 Randolph Street, Commerce CA 90040, 213-469-3256 Emily Kim damtuhusa9@gmail.com
"Alma's Closet One Year Anniversary"
"El Salvadoreno Pupuseria Y Restaurante" Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce with Owner Ruben Ortize of El Salvadoreno Pupuseria Y Restaurante and Staff.
El Monte Elementary Teachers Association 13139 Ramona Blvd. Ste B, Irwindale, CA 91706, 626-337-7814 Judith Joseph judithj@gmail.com
Located at: 10942 Valley Mall, El Monte CA 91731
"B Nutritious Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony"
"Ambassador Appreciation Day" "Rockin' Wednesdays & El Monte Police National Night Out" City of El Monte Councilwoman Victoria Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Bart Patel, "J" Gomez, present Ken Rausch and Chris Knight of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce with a plaque of appreciation for supporting the 2015 Rockin' Wednesdays.
Chris Knight Director of Marketing & Membership for the El Monte// South El Monte Chamber of Commerce with Owner Javier Zambrano of Wilkies Florist.
"City of South El Monte Business Watch Meeting"
"City of South El Monte Business Watch Meeting" Mayor Luis "Louie" A. Aguinaga, Councilmember Joseph J. Gonzales, Anthony R. Ybarra City Manager of South El Monte and Jose Jacquez of Lawrence Equipment. Catered By Celito Lindo
"Morning Network at El Patio Bar & Grill"
President Jack Dalton of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, President Joe Perez of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and New Owner of El Patio Bar & Grill Gabriella. "Morning Network at El Patio Bar & Grill" Thank you Spiritt Family Service for your raffle prize donation.
November August 26, 19, 2015 2014
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d
‘The Mid’ Football Top Ten
By Joe Torosian
The baseball season is chugging along, the football season is ready to kickoff, but do you realize the NBA season is only about two months away. So here’s the question: Do you ever take a break from sports? Do you ever edit your sports attachments? Do you ever give it a rest? Drop me a line at the email address below because I’d love to hear your thoughts. ***I had a great conversation three weeks ago with a Los Angeles Angels fan, who told me he firmly believed the Halos had the pitching to win the American League West or at least make the playoffs. If the playoffs were to start today, the Angels would be at home. In regards to the the Dodgers, check back in two weeks, because they may be out of the playoff picture. The Bums just don’t look good right now and the San Francisco Giants do. MidBits: ***“It doesn’t make any difference to me, all I want to do is win.”---El Monte Girls Volleyball coach Kendra Navarro on whether her team is called the “Lady Lions” or “Lions.” ***"In case y'all not going to decide to do the right thing, if y'all got a crew, you've got to have a fall guy in the crew."---NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Chris Carter to draft picks at the league’s rookie symposium. ***Since the end of last season the Dodgers have traded away 27-year old Dee Gordon (now leading the National League in batting) and have acquired 37-year old Chase Utley (currently batting .215). ***On Sunday night Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre played in his 2,528 game to pass Julio Franco as the all-time games played leader for players from the Dominican Republic. Does anybody remember what team Beltre, 36, played for when he broke into the big leagues in 1998? ***As a Dodger fan do you miss Matt Kemp at all? ***Happy Birthday this week to: 8/26: Long time area football/basketball assistant coach Adam Monte turns 30. 8/30: South El Monte alum/former Mid Valley staffer Ernesto Marinez Jr.
turns 29. 8/30: Former El Monte basketball player Lenny Tucker turns 52. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below):
The season starts tomorrow night and here is our top ten high school football teams in the area. Take note though, this is all subject to change as the season rolls through the next eleven weeks. 1. Monrovia Wildcats---The Wildcats are no joke. 2. Arcadia Apaches--Many are believing the Apaches are back.
3. El Monte Lions---Say what? We say yes! The Lions are good. 4. Rosemead Panthers--They have Steven Nava at quarterback. 5. Arroyo Knights---Kind of low? Maybe, for now. 6. Duarte Falcons---Head Coach Travis Brown’s team is ready to breakout. 7. La Puente Warriors--New coach in Erick Wil-
liams, same talent. 8. Rio Hondo Prep KaresGiving them the benefit of the doubt after a disappointing 2014. 9. South El Monte Eagles: New head coach, changes, but talent. This team could climb. 10. Mountain View Vikings: Is this the breakout year for head coach Victor Ambruso’s squad?
Contact Joe at joe@ midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Like “The Joe Show” on Facebook Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net
Rosemead QB Steven Nava. Photo by Tim Peterson
Galaxy Drops Five on New York City by Tim Peterson Carson
Giovani Dos Santos adding to the goal fest. By Duane Barker
The Los Angeles Galaxy
broke open a close game in
the second half with four goals and cruised to a 5-1 rout of New York City FC Sunday before a sold out crowd of 27,000 at StubHub Center. “Another game that we won, that’s the most important thing. That we got three points,” Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena said. The contest was scoreless for the first 36 minutes before Gyasi Zardes broke the ice with a header off a well placed cross from Robbie Keane to give LA a 1-0 lead. The Galaxy then turned it on after halftime. Keane beat NYC goalkeeper Josh Saunders in the 54th minute for a 2-0 lead. Then a in a two minute span they tacked on two more. Dos
Santos found himself on a break away and easily out maneuvered Saunders popping it over his head and into the net in the 68th minute. In the 70th minute Sebastian Lletget joined the party the party with a blast into the net by a diving Saunders and the rout was on as LA went up 4-0. Keane capped off a big day with his second of the afternoon in the 81st minute after Robbie Rogers got by the NYCFC defense and found Keane. From there the partisan LA crowd spent the last ten minutes celebrating. The Galaxy improved to 137-7 with the victory while New York City fell to 7-12-7.
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
If nothing else you just have to love the passion that football brings to the fans. I went to the scrimmage at Monrovia High School on Friday at 4:00 in the afternoon. You would have thought it was a CIF Championship game. There was no parking in the lot and hardly any on the street. I finally found one after a 15 minute search but I had to hike a couple of blocks to get to the game. The stands were full and the excitement was high. I understand Crescenta Valley won the Southeast title last year and expectations are always high at M-Town but wow! I didn't expect nearly full stands for an afternoon scrimmage. I ran into the same thing at Covina District Field that night as Northview squared off against Bonita. Again, no parking next to the stadium and I had to embark on a two block journey. Yeah, people are ready for football. **How did the teams look? CV, with Tyler Hill at quarterback, has a potent offense. The Falcons did lose a ton of talent to graduation but they still have plenty of horses. Plus with a championship under their belt, everybody wants to play now. There was no shortage of players. The coaching staff seems to have doubled in size as well. They still look like the Pacific Division favorite. Asaph Zamora, Lawrence
El Monte Volleyball Seeking League Title by Joe Torosian El Monte
Spicer, Aubrey Mosley... the list goes on of talented players at Monrovia. The Wildcats won the scrimmage handily, whatever that means. But they did look good doing it. The Cats will have just one hurdle in the Rio Hondo-San Marinobut if they get by that, and get a couple of home games they could make a playoff run. Of course that Central Division is no joke. Northview is a solid pick in the Valle Vista/MidValley Division but the Vikings did get dominated Friday night by Bonita. The Bearcats seemed to score at will and continually shut down Northview's attack. Bearcat quarterback Tanner East, who came on last year and was a big part of the Bonita offense will be even better this year. He was poised and confident Friday night. Good thing for Northview is it won't have to face Bonita in the playoffs. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
I’m really hopeful this is the year, we’ve always fallen just a little short,” says El Monte Girls volleyball coach Kendra Navarro. Navarro is entering her 11th season leading the Lions Volleyball Program and is excited about her team’s potential. We definitely have a lot of returners coming back. We have a young group,” said Navarro. “We have quite a few big hitters which is really going to help us on the front row. They’ve really been bringing the energy to practice. Part of the challenge is replacing the graduated Alexis Avila, who was the team’s setter the last three years. I have a young setter, Carla Sanchez, we’re training and she’s doing a really good job. She’s really making sure that she is commanding the court and that’s what I need from her. Navarro describes the setter as the quarterback of the team. They need to make sure everyone is the right position and must take leadership on the court. Carla’s doing a really good job at that,” said Navarro. “She’s never played the position before, this is all new to her, but I’m looking for big things. She (Navarro) told me I had jumps and I had hands, and I said ‘I don’t see it,’” said Sanchez, a junior entering her third year with the team. “But I’m really glad she did because I like the position. I’ve been told I’m a natural born leader and Coach has told me I naturally take command. El Monte’s key rivals in the Mission Valley League will again be Gabrielino and Rosemead. Yet Sanchez talks about keeping the focus on the most important thing, winning. Some people are talking about who is going to win it, but we’re not going to say anything back. We want to beat everybody in our league;
our goal this year is to win league,” said Sanchez. Other members of the team include: Lorena Lopez, Kate Acosta, Lesley Najarro, Jackie Lam, Giselle Alarcon, Emmy Pham, Ariana Gutierrez, Evelyn Alferez, Brianna Lopez, and Stephanie Garcia. Acosta, Alarcon, and Pham join Sanchez as team captains. Sanchez also pointed out Gutierrez and Garcia as key members of the team, even though they may not always receive a lot of playing time. They are really valuable,” said Sanchez. “They have a high intensity level and if we didn’t have them it would really show. The Lions open the schedule against Nogales on September 1st, at home
(3:15 start time). Then go to the Gladstone Tournament, September 3-5. Mission Valley League play begins on Friday, September 18th, at Arroyo.
Head Coach Kendra Navarro. Photos By: Joe T.
January August 26, 07, 2015
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Letter to the Editor Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to respond to reader Jo Anne Disney’s complain about the Temple City Post office. May I suggest that she be a little more patient and less fastidious? Yes, the parking lot is too small, but I park at the much bigger mini mall parking lot next door. And yes, the
line is sometimes long, but the line is even longer at the El Monte Post office. And since I always arrive first, I find clerk Virginia very courteous. Try standing on your feet for eight hours a day, day after day! Sincerely, Jerry Fong
IS NOW ON TWITTER! @midvalley_news
Also, look out for a special sports section coming soon. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION
Temple City Post Office Dear Editor, I could not agree more with Jo Anne Disney’s assessment of the Temple City Post Office. Traffic jams occur on Oak Avenue as cars are jockeying for a prized parking space. If you are lucky enough to get in the front door you will need to proceed to the right immediately where the end of the line is with 20 patrons in front of you. After 30 minutes standing in line waiting for the two available clerks the line slows down as patrons shipping large packages overseas realize it is not sealed properly to survive the 8,000 mile trip. The clerk is pleasant enough as he/she rewraps the package with new tape while exchanging pleasantries. All this as the line seemingly is getting longer and children are starting to dismantle the
lobby area and displays. I have a suggestion to speed up the line for people that just want to buy postage. Tell the patron that they need to rewrap their package at home and bring it back and get in line. How do these folks think their package is going to arrive overseas safely wrapped in paper and string? What a novel idea that would save the time of a government employee making $25.53 per hour plus benefits to wrap packages. The Temple City Post Office is in need of a makeover inside and out. For a city of almost 36,000 we deserve better than this. Who was it that said, “I am here from the government and I am here to help”. Maybe the $89,000 a year Postmaster needs to come out from his desk and take a look at the front counter. Another eyesore within a block of the Post Office is
Ralph’s Market. You will make it to the front after the minefield of debris and someone possibly taking a nap near the entrance. It saddens me to hear that Ralph’s at Huntington Drive and Sunset will be closing soon. Temple City Ralph’s needs to start the pleasant shopping experience before you even get into the market. I am all for recycling but can we move the shed to another spot in Temple City? People line-up early to cash in their plastic and cans that they have rummaged throughout the neighborhood. They fill their shopping carts and leave them throughout the city. Most of these people are not even from Temple City. From the government to private industry we deserve better than this!! Jerry Jambazian
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
PROPERTY LOCATION: 12217 Magnolia Avenue / APN: 8106-011 008 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division) APPLICATION:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 73459 & Condi tional Use Permit No. 14-14
REQUEST: A request to subdivide a 19,033 square foot parcel into three (3) single family residential lots and a common interest lot for the construction of a Planned Unit Development with three (3) 2-story single-family dwellings. The subject property is located in the R-3 (Medium-density Multiple-family Dwelling) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 16.12, 17.24 and 17.40 of the El Monte Municipal Code. APPLICANT & OWNER: Johnny Luong 9321 Fern Street South El Monte, CA 91733 CONTACT PERSON: Michael Chen 642 E. Dewey Avenue San Gabriel, CA 91776 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Article 19. Categorical Exemptions - Section 15315 (Class 15 – Minor Land Divisions) 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 Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 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 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 Rebecca Contreras at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PUBISHED AND MAILED ON: MID VALLEY NEWS
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 By: City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
Parents, Grandparents, and Parents As you all well know, the prevention of dental disease is our top priority. One of our patients recently asked us why kid’s cavities need to be treated if these teeth will come out anyway. This question made us realize that as a general dental practice, we have not been focusing on educating our patients about children’s oral health enough. Please read this letter and feel free to call us if you have any ques¬tions. Childhood caries is an infectious disease. The Streptococcus mutant bacteria is the main causative agent, that multiplicities in acidic environment of the mouth. It is contagious and may pass from a parent to a child and vice versa. Child’s caries must be treated. * 1. Diet. Milk and juice should ONLY be given at mealtimes and snack times. We recommend that the child have three meals a day and two snacks. Parents should try to serve nutritional snacks. Fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and yogurt are all very healthy and nutritious options. Giving young children these foods will influence their choice of snacks for the rest of their life. 2. Vertical transmission of cavity-causing bacteria. Children are born without these bacteria. Try not to blow on your child’s food to cool it; your breath may contain small droplets of saliva, which may contain these bacteria. Refrain from sampling your child’s food. DO NOT place your child’s pacifier in your mouth to clean it. Rinse it off with water before giving it back to your child. 3. Sippy cups. The child can drink from a bottle or Sippy cup throughout the day as long as it only contains water. If the child uses the bottle as a pacifier to help them go to sleep, fill it only with water. 4. Brushing and flossing. Before any teeth have grown, the parent/caregiver should wipe out the child’s mouth after every feeding. Once a tooth has grown, you should use a small, soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the tooth. If two teeth are touching, then flossing should begin. The American Dental Association recommends that a thin smear of fluoride toothpaste be used on a child under the age of 2. *information is provided by American Pediatric Dental Association. Courtesy of Hitomi Dentistry 11525 Lambert Ave El Monte CA 91732 t: 626 443 590
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Mid Valley News URGENCY ORDINANCE No. 2863
TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-651412-CL Order No.: 100726103-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): EUGENIA JAVANA CATALAN, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 1/31/2007 as Instrument No. 20070205000 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/10/2015 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $708,621.70 The purported property address is: 11413 ELLIOTT AVENUE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8 105-011-103 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same
lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA14-651412-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888988-6736 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-651412-CL IDSPub #0089358 8/19/2015 8/26/2015 9/2/2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
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URGENCY ORDINANCE No. 2863
TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-640055-CL Order No.: 140201939-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): QUYEN T. TANG, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 2/3/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0261679 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/10/2015 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $101,988.17 The purported property address is: 3151 POTRERO AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91733-1267 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8581-013-026 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one
mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA14-640055-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888988-6736 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-640055-CL IDSPub #0089019 8/19/2015 8/26/2015 9/2/2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
Chain of Possitivity Every other Week La Cadena De Positividad Cada Otra Semana
Monday at 8 PM Lunes a las 8 PM
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URGENCY ORDINANCE No. 2863
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte City Council
LOCATION:
4422 and 4436 Bannister Avenue and School District lot behind 4330-4420 Bannister APN: 8545-025-017, -900 & -901 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
APPLICATION: General Plan Amendment 02-14, Zone Change 02-14, Tentative Tract Map No. 72192, Density Bonus, and Conditional Use Permits 10-14 and 11-14 REQUEST: This public hearing is a continuation of the April 1, 2015 appeal hearing of the project held by the City Council. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing residential structures and construct 22 two-story single-family dwelling units, two of which will be designated as low income units (the original project proposed 23 two-story single-family dwelling units). The 3.15 acre site is located on the west side of the San Gabriel River Channel and is comprised of three parcels, with two zoned R1-B (Single-Family Residential) along Bannister Avenue and one zoned PF (Public Facilities) at the rear portion of the site. The project requires the following entitlements: 1) General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use Designation from Public Facilities to Low Density Residential for the rear portion of the site; 2) Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning from PF to R1-B for the rear portion of the site; 3) a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the site for the residential units and private street; 4) a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Residential Development; and 5) a Conditional Use Permit to construct three or more residential units. The applicant is also requesting a density bonus with concessions and waivers. Since two of the units will be designated as low income units, the applicant may increase the density. The project also proposes to connect Bannister Avenue and Star Street and install a 3-way stop sign at the project entrance. APPLICANT:
Don Cook El Monte Homes LLC 1773 W San Bernardino Road West Covina, CA 91790
OWNERS: Don Cook El Monte Homes LLC 1773 W San Bernardino Road West Covina, CA 91790 El Monte Union High School District 3537 Johnson Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 ENVIRONMENT An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative DETERMINATION Declaration (MND) have been prepared for the AND PUBLIC project in compliance with the California REVIEW PERIOD: Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Initial Study and related documents were available for review and comment beginning November 12, 2014 with the comment period ending on December 11, 2014. A community meeting was also held on December 3, 2014. The MND has been revised based on comments received during review period. A copy of the documents is available for public viewing at El Monte City Hall West – Planning Division or on the City’s website at: http://www.elmonte.org/Govern ment/EconomicDevelopment/Planning/Envi ronmentalDocuments.aspx. PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for: Date: Monday, August 31, 2015 (SPECIAL MEETING) Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California PUBISHED AND MAILED ON:
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 By: Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk, City of El Monte
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 Jason Mikaelian; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at jmikaeilian@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 the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. MID VALLEY NEWS
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URGENCY ORDINANCE No. 2862
TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-610362-AL Order No.: 14-0001520-01 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): FERNANDO BLANCO AND SOCORRO BLANCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2622827 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/16/2015 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $462,291.23 The purported property address is: 10434 ASHER STREET, EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8580-005-008 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a
fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-610362-AL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE . Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888988-6736 O r Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-610362-AL IDSPub #0089828 8/26/2015 9/2/2015 9/9/2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
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Page 16 NOTICE OF PETITION OF NAME CHANGE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES019153 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GABRIEL LUKE AYALA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: GABRIEL LUKE AYALA to LUKE ARAGON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING on SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 at 8:30am in Dept. J 4R Floor, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Superior Court, East District, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this County: Mid Valley News Dated: Jul 17, 2015 Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/ Clerk By Sylvia Martinez, Deputy Of The Superior Court Note: When a Petition for Change of Name has been filed for a child and the other parent, if living does not join in consenting to the name change, the petitioner must have a notice of the time and place of the hearing or a copy of the Order to Show Cause served on the other parent not less than 30 days prior to the hearing under Code of Civil Procedure Section 413.10, 414.10, 415.10, or 415.40. If a petition to change the name of a child has been filed by a guardian, the guardian must (1) provide notice of the hearing to any living parent of the child by personal service at least 30 days before hearing, or (2) if either or both parents are deceased or cannot be located, serve notice of the hearing on the child’s grandparents, if living and not less than 30 days before the hearing under Code of Civil Procedure section 413.10, 414.10, 415.10, or 415.40 (This note is included for the information of the petitioner and shall not be included in the Order to Show Cause published in the Newspaper). 08-05-2015, 08-12-2015, 08-19-2015 & 08-26-2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
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File No. 2015206897. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C & C INVESTMENT 1635 W. CHETNEY DRIVE WEST COVINA, CA 91790 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): COSIO, INC 1635 W. CHETNEY DRIVE WEST COVINA, CA 91790 LA COUNTY. This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on COSIO, PRESIDENT, EDWARD M COSIO. 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: Todd Tran, Deputy Published The Notice: 08.19.2015, 08.26.2015 09.02.2015, 09.09.2015 MID VALLEY NEWS
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trunk). Mulch or bark helps retain moisture in the ground and slows evaporation Two local cities are put-
ting these measures to use in their medians. Mulch/ bark is utilized for the trees in San Marino on Huntington Drive and Sierra Madre Blvd. The city of Pasadena installed an in-line drip system earlier this year for trees in their portion of Sierra Madre Blvd. Compliments to both cities for proactively leading in drought management and tree preservation! For more information and guidelines on protecting your trees during the drought, consult: city of Pasadena’s website, city of San Marino’s website, city of Glendale’s YouTube video, TreePeople, and the California Urban Forests Council. (Print readers- go online to MidValleyNews. com for direct links)
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URGENCY ORDINANCE No. 2863
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
TO:
All Interested Parties
TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
PROPERTY LOCATION: 11634 McBean Drive / APN: 8541-001-033 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Devel opment Department).
PROPERTY LOCATION: 12217 Magnolia Avenue / APN: 8106-011 008 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit No. 09-15 & 10-15
REQUEST:
A request to allow a secondhand vendor of used automobile parts for internet sales located in the M-1 (Light-Manufacturing) zone that is within 150 feet of a residentially zoned property. The City of El Monte Municipal Code requires a conditional use permit for any secondhand vendor in C-2 or less restrictive zone; and requires a conditional use permit for any new occupancy of an industrial building in any M zone within 150 feet of a residentially zoned property. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Sections 17.24.040(41) & (50) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
APPLICATION:
APPLICANT: AMY XIE 33 Fano Street # 7 Arcadia, CA 91006
Tentative Parcel Map No. 73459 & Condi tional Use Permit No. 14-14
REQUEST: A request to subdivide a 19,033 square foot parcel into three (3) single family residential lots and a common interest lot for the construction of a Planned Unit Development with three (3) 2-story single-family dwellings. The subject property is located in the R-3 (Medium-density Multiple-family Dwelling) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 16.12, 17.24 and 17.40 of the El Monte Municipal Code. APPLICANT & OWNER: Johnny Luong 9321 Fern Street South El Monte, CA 91733
PROPERTY OWNERS: McBean Properties, LLC 1990 Santa Anita Avenue South El Monte, CA 91733
CONTACT PERSON: Michael Chen 642 E. Dewey Avenue San Gabriel, CA 91776
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
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.
Article 19. Categorical Exemptions - Section 15315 (Class 15 – Minor Land Divisions) 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 Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:
PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 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 Ivan Galeazzi; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at igaleazzi@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 Ivan Galeazzi at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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 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 Rebecca Contreras at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
PUBISHED AND MAILED ON:
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Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 By: City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
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Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 By: City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
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Crimes of Passion Returns by Sal Gomez Newport Beach
It is fitting that with all the fans feeling disappointed in the recent concert cancellations of rocker Pat Benatar due to her husband Neil Giraldo's recent illness, where can they turn to fill in their Benatar gap? None other than the tribute band “Crimes of Passion” and Newport Beach will have them. The stylish venue “Lido LIVE” will host a double header of 80's rock when “Crimes of Passion” featuring Sandra James,
Shannon Rae & Rick Hunter headline the ultimate Pat Benatar tribute alongside “Wanted: Performing the music of Bon Jovi.” Sandra James on lead vocals for “Crimes of Passion” is the epitome of the strength, passion and energy of Pat Benatar herself. Nothing is held back when “Crimes of Passion” takes the stage performing all those classic Benatar hits. They blast every song off the back walls of any venue
they play. Couple that with the band “Wanted,” and you have yourself a two-fer to satisfy the most discerning rock musical palate. And “Lido LIVE” is the place to see and experience a live show. There is ample parking, beer & wine and plenty of eateries within walking distance. “Lido LIVE” is a great date night place. “Crimes of Passion” & “Wanted” take the stage this Saturday night August 29, 2015 at 7:30pm. For tickets visit this link: http://www. flavorus.com/event/ Wanted-and-Crimes-ofPassion/299448?ttc=378015 For more information on “Crimes of Passion” visit: http://crimesofpassionbenatartribute.com/and find them on Facebook. For more information on “Wanted” visit: http://www. wantedtribute.com/.
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“Hitman” has returned once again to the silver screen. This time the studio promised to be more true to the source, which is the Hitman Franchise Game which is made by IO interactive. The original “Hitman” was released in 2007 and it was badly received, and grossed 13 million its first weekend. The new film “Hitman: Agent 47” grossed an estimated 8 million and debuted 4th in the box-office. “Hitman: Agent 47” is about an elite assassin played by Rupert Friend (Pride and Prejudice), who was genetically modify and engineered from before birth to be the perfect killing machine assassin, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode lasered on the back of his head. He is the result of decades of research and millions of dollars spent and forty-six earlier agent clones, endowing him with supernatural strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47's past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own. Teaming up with a young woman named Katia, played by Hannah Ware (Oldboy), who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful enemies. Agent 47 confronts the stunning recent events about his own
origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe, John Smith. The film does better than the first to bring elements of the game, but fails to deliver the experience that the games do bring. Although the film does bring elements of the film to the game, it has always ben difficult to bring
the true experience of a game to the big screen. This film like all others fails to do so as well as providing a decent story to the constant action. The film needs a better storyline for its action and needs a better director to save this franchise from any doom. Grade D - Award Level MTV Movie Award.
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