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Bill Honoring Civil Rights Leader Cesar E. Chavez Sacramento
Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-West Covina) announced today that AB 34 passed the State Senate Floor with a 32-2 vote. AB 34 establishes Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz (La Paz) in Kern County as a state historic landmark. La Paz is the burial site and the home of Civil Rights Leader Cesar E. Chavez. “We are one step closer in realizing a goal that was forgotten for too long. California should have been at
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the forefront of designating La Paz, the burial and home of the great Civil Rights leader Cesar E. Chavez, many years ago. AB 34 properly honors the work of a Latino leader who pushed for justice, dignity and job protection for farm workers,” stated Hernandez. On October 8, 2012 President Obama declared La Paz a National Historic Landmark. The designation honoring a Latino is the first since the 1700s. La Paz covers 187 acres of eastern Kern County, California. The site is significant as the headquarters of the United Farm Workers of America
(UFW). From the site, Cesar E. Chavez met with public officials, labor leaders, community organizations and industry representatives as a voice for the disenfranchised and the less fortunate. “I will continue working with all my colleagues in the Legislature to ensure La Paz deserves the proper recognition on the state level, since the federal government has officially recognized the unique historical significance of La Paz,” concluded Hernandez. AB 34 moves next to the Assembly Floor for a Concurrence vote.
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students who start their day off with a nutritious meal. That’s why the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK?, has partnered with 22 school districts across the Golden State to continue its annual Breakfast Challenge in support of daily breakfast consumption with milk in school cafeterias. According to the California Department of Education, the California School Breakfast Program grew by more than 60,000 student participants last year. For this year’s challenge, the campuses with the greatest breakfast participa-
tion with milk in each district will win $3,000 towards student activities for a grand total of $63,000 statewide. “Students who eat school breakUnified, Modesto City fast do better Schools, Lodi Unified, Elk in class. They miss fewer Grove Unified, Sequoia school days than students Union and Mount Diablo who don’t eat breakfast,” Unified says State Superintendent of • Central California: Fresno Public Instruction Tom TorUnified, Central Unified and lakson. “Research and comClovis Unified mon sense tell us that better • Southern California: attendance and grades make Huntington Beach Union, teens more likely to Santa Ana Unified, El Monte graduate from high school Union, Fontana Unified, and go on to college and Riverside Unified, Palm careers.” Springs Unified, Coachella The 22 participating high Valley Unified, Desert Sands school districts in the 2013 Unified, Escondido Union, GOT MILK? Breakfast Sweetwater Union and Vista Challenge include: Unified. • Northern California: OakDuring a three-week pe land Unified, Sacramento Arroyo High School continued page pg 8 City Unified, Stockton
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen With all this hot weather, what could be better than a cool swim in the pool? This summer has brought many in the community to enjoy all the facilities and great programs at the El Monte Aquatic Center,11001 Mildred Street, El Monte, CA. Even though we are still having the hottest weather of the summer, the El Monte Aquatic Center is preparing the Fall Schedule. (Autumn officially begins on Sunday, September 22, 2013) The Aquatic Center offers programs for those of all ages, from 6 months to seniors and is equipped for those physically challenged with wheelchair ramps and even water wheelchair and staff assistance. Don’t know how to swim? Learn to swim classes or private lessons are available and for those that swim, a variety of programs is available, such as the Sharks Aquatic Club and the Arrow Dive
Club. The El Monte Aquatic Center, a state of the art facility, “Home of Olympic Swimming Champions Lance Larson and Sandy Neilson” includes an indoor pool, outdoor pool, water slide, indoor therapy pool, multiple meeting rooms and a multi-purpose conference room. For further information, call (626) 580-2213. Back to School for many and just starting school for the youngsters at preschool or Kindergarten. For students in grades 4 – 12 Live Homework Help and assistance in English, Math, Science and Social Studies is available. This program is internet based and connects students with qualified tutors. The service is free and is available in English and Spanish, on the County of Los Angeles Public Library website at: www.librarytutor. org. To access the program, students need a County of Los Angeles Public Library card which is available free at any county Library location. Live Homework Help is available every day in English from 1:00 - 10:00 p.m. and in Spanish from 3:00 – 7:00pm, Sunday through Thursday. Any Questions please call (562) 940-8520.
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Student's Corner A Coward, A Rebel, and A Warrior During this past summer, I was determined that this summer wouldn’t be the summer I just lay around. I was going to go and experience something new. What I came across was “NTLP,” National Teen Leadership Program. NTLP was a camp dedicated to the enrichment of teenagers. Over the course of three days we did workshops, played lots of character building games, and listened to guest speakers. My favorite part was the guest speakers. On the second night of
Tyler Anderson, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.
being there, a man named Calvin Terell spoke to us. Before we even saw him, there were rumors from NTLP vets that he was going to be a tear-jerker. He described three different types of people in the world: a coward, a rebel, and a warrior. A coward is being someone who stands for nothing; a rebel is someone who is angry and fighting for something for revenge or rebellion; and then there was the warrior. A warrior is resilient, fights for their beliefs without having to
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bring someone else down. A warrior is strong and courageous. “I want to be a warrior,” said Calvin. Despite my original apprehension about Calvin’s “legacy” at NTLP, he really touched my heart. Tearyeyed and mind racing I thought, “I want to be a warrior.” I want to be strong. I want to be someone people can look up to. Being a warrior means to not sit back and watch, but to make a difference. Everyone should strive to be a warrior.
Weekend Escape The El Capitan Theatre
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The El Capitan Theatre is located in Hollywood and has been certified as a national historical site. The El Capitan Theatre first opened on May 3, 1926 with the play, “Charlot’s Revue,” which starred Jack Buchanan, Gertrude Lawrence and Beatrice Lillie. This decorative theatre was designed by the “architectural firm of Morgan, Walls and Clements.” It had a “castconcrete Spanish Colonial exterior and on the inside one of the most colorful and lavish interiors ever seen, featuring an elaborate $1.2 million East Indian design, created by San Francisco architect G. Albert Lansburgh.” Records reveal that between 1926 and 1936 more than 120 live plays were produced at The El Capitan Theatre. Some of the plays included such greats as “Anything Goes,” and “No. No, Nanette.” And, the stage of the El Capitan served many legendary performers such as Clark Gable, Orson Welles and Will Rogers. Then in 1941, “after the successful screening of Citizen Kane,” The El Capitan Theatre closed for remodeling. A year later it was reopened as the Hol-
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lywood Paramount, a new “art modeme” movie house. Then in 1989, The Walt Disney Company joined with Pacific Theatres to begin a 2-year restoration of this “legendary palace.” Thanks to the efforts of many renowned individuals and “under the supervision of the
National Park Service’s Department of the Interior,” this grand theatre was reopened to the public in June, 1991 with “the world premiere of Walt Disney Pictures, The Rocketeer.” Currently, The El Capitan Theatre is used exclusively for “first run Walt Disney Pictures as well as hosting live stage shows, world premieres and other special events.” It has definitely contributed to the revitalization of Hollywood Boulevard, along with the Kodak Theatre becoming the permanent home of the Oscars. The corner of Hollywood and Highland has become one of the most exciting places to visit.
Inside the theatre you will find the newly installed spectacular 4/37 Wurlitzer. This wonderful musical instrument “is the last of 5 magnificent ‘Fox Specials’ built in the 1920’s, and is considered the top of the line in theatre organs and designed with all the ‘bells and whistle’ for movie palaces.” It was restored by G. M. Buck Pipe Organs located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Currently at The El Capitan Theatre their house organist is Rob Richards, who was recently chosen “ATOS Organist of the Year!” If you have never visited the El Capitan Theatre, you are in for a real treat. As you enter the theatre you can feel the history all around you. The El Capitan Theatre is fun for the entire family and is located at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard. Beginning September 13th thru October 13th, The Little Mermaid 3D will be showing along with a live stage show. Then the Nightmare Before Christmas 4D will be showing from October 15th to November 3rd. For more information call (818) 845-3110. For tickets call (800) 347-6396.
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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Chalk Talk EVERY STUDENT, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY Mountain View High EMUHSD Names Raul Morales School FHA-HERO Classified Employee of the Year Chapter Receives Honors
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Raul Morales, utility custodian at El Monte High School, has been named the El Monte Union High School
District Classified Employee of the Year for 2012-13. “Mr. Morales was nominated for this honor because of his dedication to his job and his caring for our
by Anne Donofrio-Holter
students,” said then Principal Keith Richardson. “He exhibits pride in his job, carries out his duties with a smile and is always ready to help when needed. His positive attitude serves as a role model for employees and students alike.” “I enjoy working at El Monte High School and I feel honored to have been selected as the Classified Employee of the Year,” said Morales. “My family was very excited and happy about the award.” Morales was first hired as a
night custodian, went on to became a gardener, and then, utility custodian, his current position. “Raul Morales is a model employee. He personifies doing whatever it takes to promote success for every student, every minute, every day,” said Superintendent Nick Salerno. “Raul is much deserving of this recognition and is a highly valued member of our El Monte Union High School District family.” The Garfield High School graduate, while growing up a “Bulldog,” has become a Lion at heart. In addition to spending time with his family, the father of three, including a son currently serving in the military, enjoys running and going to the movies. Morales was honored at a recent Board of Trustees meeting and a plaque in his honor will be on display in the district office board room.
El Monte High School Team Visits China
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The El Monte High School Spirit Team has returned from a week-long trip to China where they were guests of the Chinese educational system. “El Monte High School has hosted several Chinese schools over the years and as a result one Chinese group enjoyed the cheer and song performance so much that our team was invited to visit and perform in China,” said then Principal
by Anne Donofrio-Holter
Keith Richardson. El Monte High School Assistant Principal Joseph Vu accompanied the team as they performed at five Chinese schools in Beijing and Tianjin teaching the students various cheers and other routines. “Teaching the Chinese students cheers was a lot of fun,” said one student. “They caught on very quickly and seemed to have fun with us.”
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by Anne Donofrio-Holter
The California Association FHA-HERO, and its sponsor, the Home Economics Careers and Technology Education Staff, California Department of Education has recognized Lori Chavez and Melissa Murata, Mountain View High School chapter advisors, with an Outstanding Advisor Award for the 2012-2013 school year. “FHA-HERO is a career technical student organization for those in grades 7 through 12 who are enrolled in Home Economics Careers and Technology programs in California public schools,” said Chavez. “The focus of the organization is to prepare students for roles in some of California’s fastest growing industries.” As there are more than 500 home economics instructors in California public schools,
this recognition “speaks very highly of the tremendous level of career development, leadership skill development and personal growth activities promoted and supervised by Chavez and Murata.” The Mountain View High School chapter was also recognized as one of only 15 chapters statewide receiving the State Superior Chapter Award. There are nine industry sector pathways included in Home Economics Careers and Technology education including child development, education, consumer services, family and human services, fashion design and merchandising, interior design, food science, dietetics, and nutrition, food service and hospitality and tourism and recreation.
CALENDAR Back to School Night: 09/18 Mt View HS 6 pm 09/18 Rosemead HS 6 pm 09/24 S El Monte HS 6 pm 09/25 Arroyo HS 6 pm 10/08 El Monte HS 6 pm 10/10 Ledesma HS 5 pm
10/02 Board of Trustees Meeting/6 pm Auditorium Ribbon Cutting 10/03 Rosemead HS 4 pm 10/08 El Monte HS 4:30 pm
While in China, the students learned how to make dumplings at a restaurant, attended a Chinese language class and visited historic sites including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. The students stayed with oil executive families and felt truly pampered by their host families. “To truly understand Mainland China and its people, it’s
their lives with you.” “We all loved our visit to China and wish everyone could experience the country’s hospitality,” said another student. “The team was very proud to represent the El Monte Union imperative that one visit the High School District country,” said Richardson. in China,” added Richardson. “It’s a nation rich in many cul- “And the students returned tures, with warm, friendly and with memories they will cherinviting people eager to share ish for a lifetime.”
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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City El Monte City Council Recognizes Achievements of the Fireworks Ad Hoc 'Jerry's Journey' by Jerry Jambazian Committee Members El Monte Now that school bells are ringing again its time to be thinking about safety for our young citizens. In case you did not know, the California bicycle helmet law is straightforward and easy to understand. The law defines a bicycle as “ any vehicle on which any person may ride and which is propelled only by human power, using a belt, chain or gears and which has at least one wheel.” The fine for not using a helmet is minimal, but the law should be taken seriously because the physical risks of riding without a helmet can be great. If you are under the age of 18 you must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle on a street, bikeway or public bicycle path. The law also requires anyone under 18 to wear a helmet when riding a scooter, skateboard, and inline skates. Our local Sheriff’s Department will begin citing for not wearing a helmet and also since a bicycle is considered under the law as a vehicle they must also come to a stop at stop signs. Parents, you are responsible for paying the fine. I speak from experience after spending 11 days at Huntington Memorial Hospital as a youth. No helmet, no sense, no brains. Broken bones can be reset, but a broken head is another story. You do the math, 140 pounds against steel and pavement. Who do you think is going to lose? Driving the streets of San Gabriel this morning I felt I needed a helmet because my head kept hitting the ceiling of my car after hitting all the potholes. Do they make a helmet for automobile drivers? I will check it out after getting my front end aligned. Another one of my favorite items are motorcycle “lane splitters.” Lane splitting in a safe and prudent manner is not illegal in the state of California. The term lane splitting, sometimes known as lane sharing, filtering or white-lining,” refers to the process of a motorcyclist riding between lanes of stopped or slower moving traffic or moving between lanes to the front of traffic stopped at a traffic light.” Motorcyclists who are
competent enough riders to lane split, should follow these general guidelines if choosing to lane split: 1) Travel at a speed that is no more than 10 MPH faster than other traffic – danger increases at higher speed differentials. - A speed differential of 10 miles per hour or less allows an alert, competent rider enough time to identify and react to most dangerous situations that can occur. - The greater the speed differential, the less time a rider has to identify and react to a hazard. 2) It is not advisable to lane split when traffic flow is at 30 mph or faster --- danger increases as overall speed increases. At just 20 mph, in the 1 or 2 seconds it takes a rider to identify a hazard, that rider will travel approximately 30 to 60 feet before even starting to take evasive action. Actual reaction (braking or swerving) will take additional time and distance. - Braking and stopping distance varies greatly based on a multitude of factors (rider, machine and environment). As speed increases, crash severity increases. My store has a lot of window glass which allows me a good view when emergency vehicles are traveling on Las Tunas with lights and sirens. It amazes me when motorist don’t pull over to the right when these angels of mercy are traveling at great speeds. When you see lights and siren please don’t stop in the middle of the street. Pull over to the right. The middle is where they want to be and feel it is the most safe. Also, don’t try to beat them by crossing the street in front of them either by car, walking, or running. Temple City Tweets: The Rosemead Boulevard Enhancement Project is about six months along and right on schedule, in fact, ahead of schedule. Demolition and reconstruction activities are taking place on the sidewalks. Compared to the project completed to the north, Rosemead Blvd is going to be beautiful complete with trees and pedestrian lighting. The contracts for the art elements are in place including some Jerry's Journeys continued page pg 8
The El Monte City Council commended the hard work and dedication of the City’s Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee members, whose efforts reduced the use of dangerous illegal
Monte City Councilman Bart Patel, who put together the special fireworks task force to address the problem. "We couldn’t have accomplished as much as we did this year without the
various City departments, local nonprofits, business organizations and concerned citizens. This year, the El Monte Police Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department seized more than 38 tons of illegal fireworks during sting operations in several area cities, The El Monte City Council on Sept. 4 recognized the City’s Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee members, whose efforts reduced the use of dangerous illegal fireworks resulting in over the Fourth of July holiday. 45 felony arrests. fireworks over the July 4th support from every member Those caught using holiday. of this committee." illegal fireworks faced a "This year, we banded The committee is com$1,000 fine thanks to a together in an effort to find prised of representatives new ordinance passed by real solutions to dealfrom the El Monte Police the City Council in March. ing with illegal fireworks Department, Los Angeles This year, the El Monte within our City," said El County Fire Department, Fireworks continued to page 8
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The City makes it a priority to keep residents informed of important news and information happening in El Monte. We hope you attend to learn more about:
Installation of new “Smart” gas meters Upcoming Fall Parks & Recreation Activities November Ballot Measures Earthquake Preparedness
THURSDAY, AUG. 29 AT 6 P.M. AMERICAN LEGION (4542 PECK ROAD) SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 AT 12 NOON KRANZ SCHOOL (12460 FINEVIEW STREET) THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 AT 6 P.M. POTRERO SCHOOL (2611 POTRERO) THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 AT 6 P.M. CHERRYLEE SCHOOL (5025 BUFFINGTON ROAD)
Upcoming November Election
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD… BECOME INFORMED ON LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES! The City Council recently approved placing three ballot measures on the upcoming November 5th municipal election. Here is some information on each measure. #1 Extending Measure GG (Measure GG)-Voters will be asked to consider a five-year extension to the City’s half-cent sales tax, Measure GG, when the option comes before them in November. Without an extension, Measure GG will sunset on March 31, 2014 and will result in an annual loss of $4 million to the City’s general fund.
#2 Rotating Mayor Position (Measure RM)-El Monte voters will have the option of restructuring the Office of the Mayor by making the position a rotating seat among the councilmembers.
#3 Extending Mayor Term (Measure EM)-El Monte voters will determine if the term of the Mayor’s office should be extended from two years to four years.
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FANVIEW By Joe Torosian
Azusa Pacific University Drops Opener to Grand Valley
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“When I look out the window, I exhale a prayer of thanks for the color green, for my children’s safety, for the simple acts of faith like planting a garden that helped see us through another spring, another summer. And I inhale some kind of promise to protect my kids’ hopes and good intentions we began with in this country.”---Barbara Kingsolver
Remembering........... I was working on deadline stuff. I would be going into the office on Tuesday morning, so I parked it on the couch with my laptop to get work done and watch the New York Giants and Denver Broncos play the Monday night game at Invesco Field. I was working on game night. Papers and notebooks were scattered on the coffee table. The Broncos Brian Griese was in the process of completing 21 of 29 for three touchdown passes and 258. A portion of that went to wide receiver Ed McCaffrey who caught six passes for 94 yards and touchdown, but late in the game it changed. McCaffrey broke his leg and the game stopped. The injury delayed things. My wife and the kids went to bed. I wanted to see the outcome (Denver won 31-20), had work to do, and I didn’t want to be at the Mid Valley News office all the next day. It got late, most of the work was done, but I was tired and ended up falling asleep on the couch. Still needing to write my column the next day, flipped on the radio to listen to a little bit of sports talk. I woke up some time before seven, the radio was talking about a plane crash and it mentioned the something about Washington D.C., I didn’t pay attention. I would be taking my girls to school, it was the first day of the school year. Mold in a classroom had pushed back the start a week. As they were getting fed I went into the shower, got lathered up, than I heard my name screamed out. What? Did a kid fall? Heard my named screamed out again. I leaned out of the shower, grabbed a towel, then leaned out the bathroom door. “Joe!” My wife yelled. “We’re being attacked!” My first thought was this crazy Argentine woman I married is overreacting. I wrap the towel around my waist and go into the back family room to the TV. Then I see what she’s looking at... The Twin Towers are burning and in a lower level inset
I see the Pentagon on fire. That was how the day began for me on September 11, 2001. We debated about taking the girls to school...I did. On the way out the door the first tower started to fall. Worked in the office of the Mid Valley News that day as the news kept coming in over the radio. It got worse by the moment and I wrote my column not about the NFL, not about high school football...but about how our lives would never be the same ever again. Didn’t need to be Nostradamus to figure that one out.
It was a nice trip to a pretty part of Michigan, but the hospitality ended with Grand Valley State’s 38-17 victory over Azusa Pacific Saturday night at Lubbers Stadium in front of 13,659 fans. GVS, the winningest pro-
gram in NCAA Division II history, was led by Michael Ratay who rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. The Cougars turned the ball over twice in the first quarter, trailed 24-0 at the break, and found themselves down 31-0
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La Puente High Plays Big Against Covina High
‘The Mid’ Area Football Game Night All kick-offs at 7:PM Arroyo (1-1) at La Puente (1-0)
The Knights are playing good football right now, and expect them to continue to do the same out at McIntosh Field Friday night. Prediction: Arroyo 38 La Puente 17 Monrovia (1-0) at Arcadia (1-0)
This is a great local match up, but its just not a great local game this time around. Apaches are well coached, but they do not have the horses to match the Wildcats. Prediction: Monrovia 49 Arcadia 12 Bassett (0-2) at El Monte (0-2)
Both team need a win, both teams were expecting to be a little bit better at this point. The Lions need to stop the run, the Olympians need to limit their mistakes. Prediction: El Monte 22 Bassett 21 South El Monte (1-0) at Montebello (0-2)
“The Marcos Lopez Show” has taken center stage down at The Swamp. The Oilers are struggling, and should be better at home. Go with the Southmen. Prediction: South El Monte 27 Montebello 20 Sierra Vista (0-1) at Mountain View (1-0)
Can the Vikings stop the Dons running game. We believe they can...at least for a while. Prediction: Sierra Vista 28 Mountain View 14 Alhambra (0-2) at Temple City (0-2)
Didn’t John Lennon sing “Nobody Told Me There’d Be Days Like These”...A combined 0-4 for these historic programs? Strange days indeed...Strange...days...indeed. Prediction: Temple City 17 Alhambra 13 Gabrielino (2-0) at Keppel (1-1)
The Aztecs are better, the Eagles are bruisers. Prediction: Gabrielino 33 Keppel 6
Gladstone (0-1) vs. Baldwin Park (2-0) at Citrus College
It’s hammer time... Prediction: Baldwin Park 42 Gladstone 0
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early in the third quarter. In the second half APU got back into the game thanks to a pair of touchdowns by Terrell Watson. Watson rushed for 174 yards and passed the 2,000 yard career mark in moving to the eighth spot of all time rushers for the school. It was a long night for starting Cougar quarterback Dasmen Stewart. He went 8 of 21 for 81 yards and 3 interceptions before being replaced by last year’s starter Nick Owens, who completed 7 of 8 for 62 yards. Despite the 21 point difference, Grand Valley State had only 23 more total yards than APU- 362-329. The two teams will also open the season next year when APU hosts Grand Valley State in September. Azusa Pacific travels to Dixie State in Utah next Saturday night.
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La Puente Warrior quarterback Jacob Tovar accounted for two touchdowns and 248 yards passing in leading his team to a 31-14 rout last Thursday night at Covina District Field. Tovar hit Jose Ochoa for a 39-yard touchdown pass in 4:36 left in the first quarter to get things started. The two connected again for a 71-yard strike to build a 14-0 lead before Covina responded. Pernell Smalley was the workhorse for the Colts and scoring both touchdowns. He rushed for 82 yards and
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a score and also caught a 15 yard screen pass from Darren Torres for a touchdown. Jacob Tovar’s final line was 15-22-248 yards and a touchdown passing and 6-24-1 TD rushing. It was Tovar’s first game as the starter for La Puente. “We made some big plays early and that really helped. I’m proud of these kids. they’ve really bought in what we’re trying to do. Jacob Tovar has done a great job. He’s really embraced this offense,” said La Puente HC Scott Morrison.
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I saw the La Puente Warriors in the summer, and I liked them then. I like them even better now. They have a quarterback in Jacob Tovar and a couple of running backs in Jovanni Gonzalez and Cezar Espinoza. You need a receiver? How about Jose Ochoa? All of those weapons were on display last Thursday night in a 31-14 win over Covina. Tovar threw for 248 yards and Ochoa had 129 yards receiving. The defense was solid led by linebackers Ruben Sanchez and Daniel Clark. Everybody has already lost at least once in the Montview League except La Puente. Azusa and Duarte, the Warriors main competition, were blown out by Whittier and San Marino respectively. Yeah, things are looking good for LP right now. I got a phone call while walking out of the La Mirada- La Habra game Friday night. The caller had just left the Mid-Valley Classic and said it was pretty ugly... for Temple City. He said that not only was Arroyo dominant but they were carrying injured Temple City players off the field seemingly all night. He said it was a total beat down. “The Classic is no longer a classic,” he said. That may be true but remember what league the Rams play in. In the Rio Hondo all they have to do is win three games. Ok, so they lose to San Marino, you know they can beat Blair and La Canada and after the whipping South Pasadena took Friday night at the hands of Eagle Rock, it appears the Tigers are down too. The Rams may have limped off the field
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after a 44-6 debacle Friday night, but by no means is their season over. As for Blair, which is 0-2 and has been outscored 1068 by Hoover and Marshall, yes, the season is over. Maybe we shouldn’t chalk up a TC victory so fast against La Canada. The Spartans 24-13 win over Alhambra Friday night caught me by surprise. But then again, after everything that has gone down, you know things aren’t right at Alhambra. La Mirada isn’t looking for any bridges to jump off. The Matadores have nothing to hang their heads over after losing to two powerful teams. They were on the verge of taking the lead against La Habra Friday night when Alex Bush made a game changing play. If he doesn’t make the interception La Mirada goes on to either a field goal or a touchdown to take control. These losses hurt but the Matadores will be fine in the Southeast Division. Where did the Baldwin Park Braves come from and why are they scoring 100 points in their first two games? Burbank looks like the class of the Pacific. Is Northview suddenly the team to beat in the Valle Vista? Los Altos is as advertised. That’s my principle.
All Night For Arroyo’s Knights Against Temple City
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The Arroyo Knights thanks to a solid defense and ever improving quarterback in Nathan Coto cruised to a 44-6 victory over the Temple City Rams on Friday night at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium. Coto completed 19 of 35 passes to six different receivers for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while also rush-
ing 10 times for 53 yards and another score. The Rams were shutout in the first half by the Knights defense. Arroyo’s Jesus Calvillo returned a pick for a touchdown near the end of the second quarter. Temple City quarterback Nasser Benihani only completed 4 of 12 passes and was
picked off twice. Running back Diego Arreola, who rushed for 67 yards on 15 carries, keyed TC’s only scoring drive of the night by finishing off a 12-play 75 yard drive with a two yard run. The Rams are now 0-2 and have been outscored 99-8 in their first two games. Arroyo evened its record at 1-1.
San Gabriel High Hammered by Glendale Glendale
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Glendale Nitros running back Daniel Jung scored four touchdowns to lead his team to a 41-3 victory over the visiting San Gabriel Matadors Friday night at Moyse Stadium. Jung scored on an 86-yard on his his team’s first playoff from scrimmage. Ten minutes later he added a 33-yard scoring run.
As the Matadors were licking their wounds and Jung was catching his breath, the Nitros turned to Luis Ruiz who scored on a 57-yard run. Jung returned late in the first half to score on a 6-yard screen pass from Kevin Felix. Abraham Martinez was able to add a 1-yard scoring run to make it 34-3 Glendale at the
half. In the final quarter Jung went 45-yards with 7:19 to play for his fourth touchdown. Glendale is 1-0 and will host La Canada (1-0) next week. San Gabriel is now 0-2 and welcomes Covina (0-2) next week.
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South Torrance (1-1) at Rosemead (0-1)
Panthers need a win...more importantly they need to get healthy. Prediction: South Torrance 16 Rosemead 10
Big Bear (2-0) at Rio Hondo Prep (1-1)
Big Bear’s chances are slim and none...and slim just left the building. Prediction: Rio Hondo Prep 38 Big Bear 13 Bosco Tech (0-2) at Fillmore (2-0)
Maybe the Tigers can book a room and spend Saturday at Magic Mountain. Prediction: Fillmore 45 Bosco Tech 6 Covina (0-2) at San Gabriel (0-2)
C-Town needs to get well...So they’ll pop an SG and call us in the morning. Prediction: Covina 33 San Gabriel 12 Montclair (1-1) at Duarte (1-1)
First instinct is to say toss up, but no...Toss this game to the Falcons. Prediction: Duarte 28 Montclair 17
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riod at the beginning of the school year, each participating campus aims to increase their breakfast with milk consumption vs. the same time period last year. At the end of the three weeks, the campus with the greatest increase in breakfast participation in its district will win $3,000. “We continue to grow the GOT MILK? Breakfast Challenge year after year because school districts are on board with our message: it’s important for teens to start their day right with a nutritious breakfast to fuel their bodies and minds,”
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Police Department cited 74 individuals with illegal firework citations. Last year, the Department issued 24 citations and has so far collected $5,450 in fines. Over the past few years, there has been overwhelming resident concern over the use of illegal fireworks, which has led to serious injuries, property fires and an overburdened El Monte Police Department. Efforts to educate the public on this new ordinance included a public service announcement and an anonymous fireworks phone line. In addition,
school assemblies were conducted, street banners were placed on busy intersections and more than 20,000 fliers were distributed to residents. "We wanted to make it clear that if you use or posses illegal fireworks in El Monte, you will receive a citation for $1,000," El Monte Police Chief Steve Schuster said. "This was a zero-tolerance program because the safety of our community was our utmost priority." Enforcement on July 4 included 34 extra police officers and supervisors on
patrol who were dedicated solely for the purpose of issuing citations and making arrests on July 4, from 2 p.m. to midnight. The El Monte Police Department responded to 163 calls complaining about illegal fireworks.
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Margarita Barajas, owner of the Bride’s Boutique, came to the rescue for many young ladies who were deceived by another dress store. These young ladies made deposits and full prepayments on dresses and accessories for special events (weddings, quinceaneras, 1st communions, etc.) when the owner of the other store abruptly closed and kept their money. Hearing of this situation, Ms. Barajas generously donated be-
tween $15,000 - $20,000 in dresses and accessories to these young ladies allowing them to attend their special events in style. “We wanted to reach out to these young ladies and make their dream come true by having a nice dress to wear”, Ms. Barajas stated. The Downtown El Monte Business Association applauds Ms. Barajas and her sincere generosity.
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On September 5, 2013 the El Monte Community Center Grace Black Auditorium held a “scoping session” for all residents to give their feelings about what environmental issues the new proposed WalMart on Arden Drive in El Monte would create. There were a variety of concerns that were raised including Traffic, noise, lost wages from other nearby cities of Wal-Marts, water runoff, and old material left from factories of old. Many employees of nearby Wal –Marts were
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greatly concerned that with Wal-Mart employees already working on part time hours, that more layoffs or cut hours would be eminent if another Wal-Mart were build in the El Monte area. Many ex-Wal -Mart employees felt that nearby businesses in El Monte would lose more business and force them to close their doors. The city of El Monte feels that there are more benefits to the new proposed Wal-Mart than without one. The El Monte Environmental impact
meeting gave good arguments on both sides but the city of El Monte felt that the number of jobs and taxes generated would give El Monte desperately needed funds for the city. Many environmental projects for the new proposed Wal-Mart have to be evaluated but with many meetings to come and deep rooted concerns for the El Monte residents, the future environmental report will hopefully show many benefits for all concerned.
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CITY OF EL MONTE NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE EL MONTE GATEWAY PROJECT AND DISPOSITION OF CITY LANDS TO GRAPEVINE ADVISORS, LLC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of El Monte, California, shall conduct a public hearing in the City of El Monte’s City Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following matters: 1. Report on Costs and Benefits to the City of Disposition of City Lands to Grapevine Advisors, LLC; 2. Consideration and approval of the form of an Environmental Clean-up and Cost Contribution Agreement between Grapevine Advisors, LLC and the City; 3. Consideration and approval of the Purchase Price payable for the transfer of the City Lands to the Developer and approval of the form of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and related agreements by and between Grapevine Advisors LLC and the City of El Monte for Parcel 2 and Parcel City Land Transfer 4 and Implementation of State Department of Housing and Community Development Public Infrastructure Improvement Plan for the Gateway Specific Plan. The public hearing to consider these matters was originally scheduled to convene on September 3, 2013 and was opened and continued on September 3, 2013 by the City Council as follows: Date: Time: Place:
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CEQA analysis has previously been conducted by the City in connection with the Gateway Specific Plan and the Development Project to determine the appropriate environmental analysis and findings in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The CEQA analysis includes the environmental review conducted by the City at the time of the revision to Lot Division No. 708 and Design Review No 02-13. The documented CEQA analysis (entitled “Addendum No. 1 to the Certified Program environmental impact report (EIR), SCH No. 2005121046, prepared for the Development of the El Monte Gateway Project” also known as “Addendum No. 1”), includes the facts and finding contained in Addendum No. 1. Because the activities being considered at the continued public hearing by the City Council on September 24, 2013 do not exceed the thresholds outlined in Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, no further analysis of the potential environmental impact of the matters set for consideration by the City Council on September 24, 2013 is required in a Supplemental/Subsequent EIR or mitigated negative declaration. In light of the fact that the activities being considered at the continued public hearing by the City Council on September 24, 2013 do not alter the conclusions contained in the Program EIR as certified by the City Council in 2007, and the additional confirming analysis of the Development Project set forth in Addendum No. 1, no further review is required under CEQA of the matters described in this Notice of Public Hearing. At the continued public hearing as scheduled for September 24, 2013, the City Council will consider the information set forth in the Report on Costs and Benefits to the City of the Disposition of the City Lands to the Developer, and the related actions as set forth in this Notice of Continued Public Hearing. The City Council shall also consider and approve the disposition price payable by the Developer to the City for the conveyance of the City Lands and the final terms on which the City Lands shall be transferred to the Developer for improvement of the Development Project for the common benefit under Government Code Section 37350. At a public hearing on August 13, 2013, the Planning Commission made the General Plan conformity findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65402(a). The disposition of the City Lands to the Developer shall also be coordinated with the environmental clean-up of the City Lands to a safe and useable condition under the oversight of the State Department of Toxic Substance Control and the installation and construction of the public infrastructure items to support the Development Project using the proceeds of the grant awarded to the City by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The Development Project will be undertaken by the Developer concurrently with the improvement of an affordable rental housing development project by Jamboree Housing, all as previously considered and as approved as part of approval of Addendum No. 1 and the review of Lot Division No. 708 and Design Review No. 02-13 at a public hearing conducted by the City Planning Commission on February 12, 2013.
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The City Lands are generally located along the west side of Santa Anita Avenue to the north of the El Monte Transit Station and include portions of the former City Public Works Yard facility and adjacent public parking lot lands adjacent to Pioneer Park. A legal description of the City Lands is attached to this Notice of Continued Public Hearing together with a vicinity map which shows the general location of the City Lands and the Development Project in relation to other lands. Interested persons may contact Damien Arrula, Economic Development Director at (626) 580-2249 or by email at darrula@elmonteca.gov to obtain further information regarding the continued public hearing as hereby scheduled. Interested persons may also submit written comments to the matters described in this Notice of Public Hearing to the City Clerk of the City of El Monte, either in electronic form addressed to hmireles@elmonteca.gov or by personal delivery or by United States Mail prior to time of the continued public hearing addressed to: City Clerk City of El Monte 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, California 91731 Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council on the information set forth in the Report on Costs and Benefits to the City of the Disposition of the City Lands to the Developer, the Environmental Clean-Up and Cost Contribution Agreement, the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the environmental documentation.
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TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1182647-35 APN: 8576-014-031 TRA: 003622 LOAN NO: Xxxxx6185 REF: Zavala, Ignacio IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 28, 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. On September 24, 2013, at 9:00am, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 28, 2008, as Inst. No. 20080160671 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Ignacio Zavala, Surviving Spouse of Sibilina Flores, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: Behind the fountain located in civic center plaza, 400 civic Center Plaza Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4608 Whitney Drive El Monte CA 91731 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $578,534.87. 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
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ARIES Go after a cherished goal when your ruler Mars trines Uranus. Don’t delay any longer pursuing your heart’s desire.
TAURUS Call on your inventive side. Think outside the box regarding a certain situation.
GEMINI Call on your humanitarian side. A friend may ask you to devote time to a worthy cause.
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1. It causes inflammation 2. They go north and south in NYC 3. Opposite of knit 4. Venusian, e.g. 5. *Defensive score 6. Come clean, with "up" 7. It increases strength of signals 8. San Francisco's 1906 event 9. Pitcher's illegal move 10. Taro plant 11. Not kosher 12. Feudal laborer 15. Jelly ingredient 20. Kappa Alpha _____ 22. Wayside stop 24. Knickknackery 25. *Tailgating staple? 26. Creepy 27. Furlough 29. Hole-making tools 31. *Where football training happens 32. Flogger's tool 33. Food safety threat 34. Plural of lysis 36. Was aware of 38. Cleaning bar 42. Elbow room 45. Radar + dome 49. Japanese capital 51. *Only 11 allowed here 54. Isabella Swan of "Twilight" 56. Watery discharge of the eyes 57. Plural of #14 Across 58. Org. with a mission 59. Normandy landing 60. Opposite of zigs 61. Bit attachment 62. In one case 63. Seaside bird 66. Coniferous tree 68. Made in the morning?
CANCER Good fortune will come your way when the Moon trines Jupiter in Cancer. Throw out the welcome mat for Lady Luck!
LEO A project may be delayed when Mars in Leo squares Saturn. This holdup will later prove to be a blessing in disguise.
VIRGO A friend will do you a good turn. Remember, this person will expect you to return the favor.
LIBRA Relationship issues could cause tension with a partner. Clear the air with a heart-toheart discussion.
SCORPIO You’ll be walking on air. A certain matter will be decided in your favor.
SAGITTARIUS Think carefully before going into business with a friend. The choice you make will have long-term consequences.
CAPRICORN Determination is the key to your success. Keep trying until you meet a goal.
AQUARIUS A naysayer may try to squash your dreams when the Moon in Aquarius squares. Avoid interacting with negative people this weekend.
PISCES Put your own needs first on Friday. It isn’t selfish to take care of yourself once in a while.
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