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San Gabriel United Chinese Association Mid-Autumn Installation Banquet by Jo Anne Disney San Gabriel
Last Friday evening was the San Gabriel United Chinese Association’s MidAutumn Installation Banquet that took place at the Hilton Hotel. It was a splendid evening with wonderful food.
Among the honored dignitaries present was Congresswoman Judy Chu. I had the pleasure of interviewing the President of the SGUCA before the banquet, Mr. Benny Xu, who has been a member for 4 years.
The Association‘s Mission Statement is to “promote Chinese Culture and arts” as well as to “bridge the cultural gaps and promote harmony among all ethnic groups in the community.” In addition, the SGUCA will
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Santa Anita Autumn Meet Promises Excitement
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“And, away they go…” Announcer Trevor Denman will be making that call at 12:30pm this Saturday, September 26, when the first race of the Autumn Meet starts at Santa Anita. This is a day horse racing fans shouldn’t miss. The program includes five $300,000 Grade 1 “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup qualifying races: the FrontRunner Stakes for 2-year-olds; the Awesome Again Stakes for 3 years and up; the Chandelier Stakes for 2-year-old fillies; and the Rodeo Drive Stakes
and the Zenyatta Stakes for fillies and mares 3 years and up. Trainer Richard Mandella’s two time Eclipse Award winner Beholder, who recently blew away the competition in Del Mar’s Pacific Classic, is expected to run in the Zenyatta. Come see if she can win the race for a third year in a row! And Bayern, last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, is a possible Awesome Again entry. Also on opening day, America’s Got Talent competitor Metalachi will entertain the infield crowd at the
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KROQ Beer Festival. Craft beers will be on tap along with food truck offerings. Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet will run Thursday to Sunday through October 25. In celebration of Columbus Day, there will be a special race program Monday, October 12, featuring one dollar deals on beer, hot dogs, and sodas. Every Thursday and Friday, general admission and general parking will be free. All weekends will offer stakes races, the Family Fun Zone in the infield, and the Bud Light Lounge overlooking the Paddock Gardens. Plus, new on Sundays is the
Santa Anita Park Farmers’ Market. Other special events scheduled during the 19 day meet include: Sunday, September 27: El Festival de la Santa Anita with live music by La Septima and Lupillo Rivera Friday, October 2: Photography Day- register online for this event which includes barn tours, a trainer and jockey discussion panel, and thoroughbred photography Saturday, October 3: Santa Anita Spring Championship Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” stakes for 3-year-olds and up; Eddie D Stakes with Racing
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Modern Square Dancing Sponsored by the San Gabriel Valley B’ n B’s Club Begins: Sunday’s, September 13, 20, or 27, 2015, (Accepting new dancers for first 3 weeks). At Community of Christ Church, 9468 Broadway, Temple City, at 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Cost: First lesson is Free, $6 per lesson after that. Instructor/ Caller: Frank Lescrinier. Phone for more info: Judy (626) 287-1946 or Marlene (626) 359-7924
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen September is a month that is full of events, days and causes that celebrate active lifestyles and healthy living such as: National Family Health & Fitness Day on September 26, World Heart Day is September 29 and September 30 is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. There are many ways to keep fit and healthy, from a walk (costs nothing!) machines in fitness centers, exercise of all varieties and of course diet. In honor of our Community Heroes, Senator Ed Hernandez, will be recognizing outstanding Veterans for the 2015 Veterans Service Awards in the 22nd Senate District. Candidates must live or work in the 22nd Senate District: Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, South San Gabriel, Rosemead, El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Irwindale, Industry, Avocado Heights, La Puente, Valinda, West Covina, Vincent, Azusa, Citrus, Covina, Temple City and Arcadia. In addition to military service, the candidate must show outstanding service to the community. For further information and/or a nomination form, contact the Office of Senator Ed Hernandez, 100S. Vincent Ave., Suite 401, West Covina, or phone: 626-430-2499 or Email: Janet.Chin@sen. ca.gov. Nominations must be submitted by October 9, 2015. Soroptimist International of El Monte will hold a fun, fundraising BUNCO on Friday, September 25th at the Dean L. Shively Middle School, 1431 N. Central Avenue, South El Monte. The evening begins at 5:30 PM. $10.00 gives you an evening with a delicious dinner, bunco fun and prizes. For further information or reservations contact Gloria Olmos at 626-443-2535. The El Monte Historical Society Museum will hold their Quarterly Tea and Meeting on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the El Monte Historical Society Museum, 3150 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte. Refreshments will be served and hosted by The El Monte Soroptimist Club from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. The program will start at 2:00 PM. “Little League Comes to El Monte” will be presented by Boyd C. (Bruzz) Smith
who will take you back to when his father, Boyd Smith and a group of men formed the Norwood Village National Little League in 1955. “Bruzz” was on the Cubs and threw the first pitch at the Opening Season Game played at Lambert Park in 1955. There will be a question and answer period and many will enjoy this look at the past. The Arboretum District of California Garden Clubs, Inc. will hold their next meeting on Monday, September 28, 2015 in the Palm Room of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia. Social time and refreshments begin at 9:30 AM and the meeting starts at 10:00 AM. Meeting/ Refreshment Hostess is the Floralia Guild, one of the ten clubs which comprise the Arboretum District. Theme for the day is: “Celebrate the Happiness of Summer Vacations.” The meeting will be conducted by Director Emily Wisneski. A “Plant Table” with donations from many of the members will offer a variety of plants for sale, which is an ongoing fundraiser for the Arboretum District. The program will be presented by Carol Schmidt. Carol will create an arrangement using dried materials and will share interesting materials to use and design techniques. Reservations are not required, there is no charge to attend a meeting and guests are always welcome. The San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs held their September 11, 2015 meeting at the Covina Women’s Club, 128 San Jose Avenue, Covina. Meeting was called to order by President Patsy Wilson. The program “Your Own California Federation of Women’s Clubs” was presented by Dori Kelsey, CFWC 2nd Vice President and Membership Chairman. District Board Meetings are held the second Friday of the month, September thru June and also three Council meetings per year: Fall Council (November 20, 2015), Birthday Council and Crafts Festival (January 29, 2016) and Spring Council (March 11, 2016). Membership and meetings are open to women interested in volunteer service to the community. Today, I am glad to have a happy ending as I wish a marvelous, fantastic and extra special “Happy Birthday” to my son Michael Clark on Wednesday, September 23, 2015! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.
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Student's Corner Life Life, each time I think about that word I say what life really means to me. I say that I see our society full of bad and good things. I see a lot of suffering and happiness. Each day I wake up in the morning I see the beautiful sky and how God created this world with so many wonderful living things around us. It’s hard to say that a lot of people here on earth don’t even appreciate one thing that God gave us and I feel like that’s why there’s a lot of suffering and pain. I see this world fall apart and I see now that the life before us or maybe a life after us would be very different. Some people say our society is really messed up with all the technology, the
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drug abuse, alcohol use, the abuse of teenager sex, rapping and more. There is only so much a person can list but those are the few things that are happening more in this generation. So I ask, what do you think life means to you? Even though there are so many bad things nobody really looks at the good things. But in reality, this is my perspective: life can be something wonderful but only if you want it to be; it can even be something that will help you forget about all the bad things. I have a poem that I really love and I wanted everyone to learn from it like I did: “As the seconds pass... We look back... Of what our lives have held...
As the minutes pass… we see what fell through the cracks… Parts of our lives we withheld... As the hours pass… We think of what we learned… What we have taught… What we have forgot...as the days pass…We wish a lot could be returned... We wish we would have never fought... You hope they forget-me not... As years pass... You stand alone… They have all grown… Married and gone… Or on their own… As your life passes… You stand proud… Looking how well they raise their own... You did well... Live on…” This poem taught me a few things: to always cherish life and always be thankful what’s given to you. Not evStudent Corner continued on page 6
Webb'S Rules DICK CHENEY by Eugene R. Webb
About alcohol, there’s a lot of things that aren’t so; For you can’t believe how little most people know.
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To sober up with a cold shower and black coffee are not the best plans; For all you’d have is a wide-awake drunk on your hands. Alcohol, affects the body and the mind; The only way you can sober up is with time. So I’m sure the whole world has a hunch; That Dick Cheney had more than a beer for lunch. With this information, it might come to mind; That maybe Dick Cheney needed more time. Now if this is the case, then why hurry; After all, this was a very private story. Even so, I’d rather go hunting with Dick Cheney by far; Than take a ride with Ted Kennedy in his car.
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Aries Squabbles may break out among members of your group, Aries. You might wonder what the big deal is since what they’re arguing over seems rather silly.
Taurus Someone may skip out on responsibilities today, Taurus, causing extra tasks to fall to everyone else, including you.
Gemini If you’ve been planning to set off on a trip soon, Gemini, make a list of what you need to do beforehand and check off each task as you complete it.
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FOOTBALL ACROSS 1. Giraffe’s striped-leg cousin 6. Moo goo gai pan pan 9. Love-____ relationship 13. *_____ Gabriel, 1960s Rams star quarterback 14. What? 15. Enter a website 16. Samuel Butler’s “The Way of All ____” 17. Big time 18. “____ truly” 19. *Non-contact league 21. *Football game starter 23. Altogether or entirely 24. ____-de-camp 25. Club alternative 28. *Houston Oilers star running back, Campbell 30. Top of the line 35. Not of the cloth 37. Leave in a bucket 39. Kitchen appliance 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Friend 43. Porous rock 44. Good luck trinket 46. *Tracked by chain gang 47. Dog trailer 48. Sort of 50. Prima donna 52. Don’t do this at home? 53. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 55. Next to nothing 57. *Type of linebacker 60. *This year’s top NFL pick 64. “To no ____” 65. Beauty treatment site 67. Cell phone bill item 68. L on clothes 69. Word between “dogs” 70. Sneers 71. Mark of a ruler 72. *TV network, aired NFL games from 1990-97 73. Scandinavian fjord, e.g.
DOWN 1. ____ Approach, music education 2. Traditional cola caffeine source 3. Prayer ending 4. Italian restaurant staple 5. Draw in 6. Miss Muffet’s repast 7. Thornton Wilder’s “____ Town” 8. Dockers’ fabric 9. J. M. Barrie’s captain 10. Flu symptom 11. Millimeter of mercury 12. Lt.’s subordinate 15. Aristotle’s school 20. Common part of URL 22. Dog tags 24. Apple pie choice 25. *NFL players can’t do this in the back 26. Policeman’s club in India 27. *Tennessee player 29. Crucifix 31. Inedible parts of cherries 32. Jump for joy 33. Direct elsewhere 34. *Deflategate star 36. Olden-day telephone part 38. New Zealand fruit 42. End of a poem 45. Alabama port 49. It’s all the rage 51. Annulus, pl. 54. Kind of button 56. Ruhr’s industrial center 57. Popular Russian name 58. Narcotics agent 59. Accompanies relief? 60. *Texan defensive star 61. Asian weight unit 62. Scary fairytale creature 63. Swallow’s house 64. Boxer Clay 66. Peter of the Lost Boys
You may have been worried about money lately, Cancer. Today a family member could make an expenditure that you view as unnecessary and irresponsible.
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Leo Today you might find it necessary to turn down an invitation to a social event, Leo, and the host might for some reason seem offended.
Virgo Have you been doing a lot of walking lately? If so, Virgo, your feet may be sore.
Libra An event could find a current or potential love partner paying a lot of attention to others, Libra.
Scorpio Do you sometimes go about things backward, Scorpio? Are you caught up in the rat race of trying to have more money and security with the idea that eventually you’ll earn the freedom to do what makes you happy?
Sagittarius An angry call from someone who lives far away might catch you off guard today, Sagittarius.
Capricorn Today you might spend a lot of time looking for a lost object, Capricorn. This item may only have sentimental value.
Aquarius A minor quarrel or separation could take place with a love partner, Aquarius, probably over something that seems trivial. It’s likely to get your dander up to the point where you may never want to see this person again.
Pisces Too much stress from overwork could have your nerves on edge today, Pisces. When someone makes an offhand remark, you might see insult where none is intended.
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‘Time Jockey’
Christmas in September by Joe Castillo
Holiday Flower …. John Roberts Poinsett (17791851) was a prominent citizen of Charleston, South Carolina who would have a long career as a South Carolina legislator and international diplomat. Poinsett was a highly skilled linguistic as well as a very respected and knowledgeable politician. During his many travels, he met a number of European leaders such as Napoleon, Alexander I, Metternich, the King and Queen of Russia and the Tartar Chief Kahn. He was the first American minister to Mexico, and spoke the Spanish language as well as a native. Poinsett had not made many friends in South America and was labeled as “controversial” by the political entities south of the California boundary. But in Mexico he found an audience with liberal Mexican rebels who were seeking their own independence from the monarchy of Spain. Poinsett voiced his displeasure against pro-European monarchies such as England, France and Spain, and his strong opinion found an eager ear in those revolutionary type rebels who wanted selfrule. In Mexico, he made many enemies but made more friends and in gratitude a flower was named after him. The Poinsettia, a red or white flower which generally grew in the winter season, became a lasting tribute to Poinsett. President Andrew Jackson appointed Poinsett as one of his defense ministers, and assigned him with responsibility to manage the movements of the battleship, Nachez, which was being directed to control illegal trade activity in Charleston Harbor. But the Nachez needed an instructor in mathematics to navigate the high seas and Poinsett recommended a young man who he had encountered during his educator days, John C. Fremont. In addition, a young lieutenant by the name of David Farragut was also assigned to the Nachez, and his future accomplishments in the Civil War would result in towns surrounding Washington DC to be named after him. For Fremont, his appointment in the Navy became his future path. He applied to become a Professor of Mathematics, a new position in the Navy. All he
had to do was pass a very technical test and Fremont studied and studied until he was able to pass the test. He was offered the lead mathematician position on the heavy warship Independence, but declined the offer to accept another position on the recommendation of Poinsett. The other offer was to become an assistant to Captain W.G. Williams to the United States Topographical Corp of Engineers which was assigned to survey a route between Charleston and Cincinnati for a future railroad. Fremont was granted a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Charleston College based upon his previous college work and his passing the difficult mathematics test administered by the Navy. The young soldier had found his path, and his work in the Topographical Corp, along with his interest in the various Native American tribes, would become his lifelong ambition and work. Poinsett would eventually be named as President Van Buren’s Secretary of War and Fremont was appointed as 2nd Lieutenant in the US Topographical Corp. It was the beginning of an association which would make Fremont and his mentor Poinsett leaders in the expansionist movement to the West…..
Temple City Unified High School District Celebrates Teacher of the Year by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
On Friday, September 18, Temple City Unified School District’s 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year, Allen Wong, was honored at an awards ceremony and luncheon recognizing 75 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year. Mr. Wong teaches fourth grade at TCUSD’s Cloverly Elementary School. Superintendent Kathy Perini commented, “It is
an honor and privilege to celebrate our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Wong, for his outstanding service to our students and District.” TCUSD’s Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year will be honored at a special recognition event at the District Office in October. The Temple City Unified School District serves stu-
dents in transitional kindergarten through high school. For more information about TCUSD schools, call 626-548-5120. The Temple City Unified School District is committed to 21st century academic excellence to ensure that students are ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
Attending the awards ceremony were (front row) Judy Call, Stephen Edo, Lynn Tenney, Allen Wong, Jenny Wong and (back row) Jessica Goold, Kathy Perini, Art Cunha.
2015 Annual Report in San Gabriel Valley by Michael Kapp San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang today released the 2015 Annual Report. The Annual Report includes the assessed value of all taxable real property and business personal property in the County, along with detailed data on the dif-
ferent elements that make up the 2015 Assessment Roll. This is Assessor Prang’s first Annual Report since taking office last December. To read the 2015 Annual Report, please click
here: http://assessor. lacounty.gov/wp-content/ uploads/2015/09/2015_annual_report.pdf “The 2015 Annual Report will help the public easily find information about As-
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“provide assistance to Chinese businesses and new immigrants with understanding government regulations, citizenship, and voter rights.” This is a big undertaking for any organization! The SGUCA has over 400 members. In our discussion,
Mr. Xu explained to me that his association is trying to bring two different cultures together. It seems that the new immigrants from China come to the U.S., but bring with them their traditional ways which makes for a difficult transition into Ameri-
can life. The SGUCA works to educate people with a better understanding and respect for each other. The officers of the SGUCA for 2015 are: PresidentBenny Xu, Vice President of fundraising - Nancy Lin, Vice President of Communication - Jack Cheng, Vice
September 23, 2015 President of Community Service - Carolyn Wang, Treasurer- Robert Yang, and Secretary – Isaac Hung. Anyone is welcome to join the San Gabriel Chinese United Association. They meet each month on the 1st Wednesday afternoon at the California Art Education
Center, located at 420 South Pine Street in San Gabriel. For more information, visit: www.unitedchineseorg.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Cathay Bank Distinguished Student
Valerie Chavarin was selected because of her hard work and dedication in the South El Monte High School’s PTSA organization. She serves in the executive board as the Media/Publicity Coordinator.
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erything will be easy, but if you believe in yourself you will see life differently. It took me few years to realize it but everywhere I go I see kids starving, people homeless, people who pass away. I see that a lifetime will go quick and then you realize you will be going to high school or college or having your first family. Every moment counts and like this person told me one once, everything is worth fight-
ing for only if you believe in yourself. It’s the time to make a difference in life. I know many people suffer for family problems or break ups or problems that don’t really matter in reality. The things that do matter we ignore and once you realize it, it’s already too late. So I ask you one last time, what does life really mean to you? And once you realize what it means, follow what your heart tells you.
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In a journey spanning more than a dozen years, Segment II of the Foothill Extension of the Metro Gold Line reached its destination on Saturday, September 19, 2015, with the dedication of the Azusa Downtown and the APU/Citrus College Gold Line stations. Citrus College’s support, which was a significant part of the efforts to complete the
light rail line from Pasadena to Azusa, was recognized in the morning’s dedication festivities. ”I am very proud of the role Citrus College has played in bringing this segment of the Gold Line to Citrus College,” said Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. “The entire college community including students, faculty,
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staff and board members, have been very active in advocating for the Gold Line as a way to improve access to higher education for thousands of people in and beyond the San Gabriel Valley.” Dr. Perri was selected as one of the morning’s 13 officials invited to speak at the combined dedications of the two Azusa stations, which drew an estimated crowd of 1,000 people. She and Dr. Cliff Hamlow, vice president emeritus of Azusa Pacific University, represented the higher education community. Other speakers included Congressional Representatives Grace Napolitano and Judy Chu; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Los Angeles County Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Hilda L. Solis; Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez; Azusa Mayor Joseph Rocha; and various other officials. Citrus College was well represented at the event. Mrs. Joanne Montgomery, board president; Mrs. Susan M. Keith, board vice president; and Dr. Barbara R. Dickerson, board clerk/ secretary, were among the many local dignitaries in attendance. Also present were Citrus College Academic
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (left to right) Citrus Col. Board Clerk/Sec. Barbara R. Dickerson, Superintendent/Pres. Geraldine M. Perri, Board Vice Pres. Susan M. Keith, & Board Pres. Joanne Montgomery. (Photo by Ricky Lin)
Senate President Alfie Swan and Associated Students of Citrus College President Cameron Wisdom. Citrus College Student Ambassadors staffed a booth, where they spoke to prospective students and their families, while distributing information about the college. This transportation milestone for the residents of the San Gabriel Valley was especially significant to the numerous institutions of higher education that are located in close proximity to current and future Gold Line stations. This has ultimately resulted in the line being dubbed “The Brain Train.” In addition to Citrus College, active supporters of the Gold Line have included Azusa Pacific University, the University of La Verne, Mount Sierra College; and the City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center.
In her remarks, Chu commented that with the Gold Line completed to Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University, it has become The Brain Train. Later in the program, Garcetti agreed. “The Gold Line will connect Cal Tech, Azusa Pacific, Citrus College and one day the Claremont Colleges. It will truly be a game changer,” he said. There are approximately 15 institutions of higher education situated close to Gold Line stations, from Los Angeles to Montclair. “This day represents a long awaited victory for Citrus College and the communities we serve,” said Board President Montgomery. “As the nation’s fifth fastestgrowing community college, I believe Citrus College’s future is filled with exciting possibilities, and today is only the beginning.”
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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian
Apaches a Minute Ahead by Alex Gonzalez Pasadena
Before the season began, I shared with Ken Ferreira, who hosts “The Joe Show” with me, that I had a soft spot for the Mountain View Vikings. He asked me if there was something I wanted to see happen for an area football team and I told him it would be great to see the Vikings have a big year. It’s an unlikely idea, Mt. View has not had a winning season or been to the playoffs since 1997. Head Coach Victor Ambruso and Principal Larry Cecil have worked very hard to turn the football culture around for the Vikings. So far so good, because for four consecutive seasons, and the third straight under Ambruso, the team has started 3-1. Now so far this hasn’t produced a playoff appearance, but with the rest of the Mission Valley League struggling, it’s not out of the realm of thought to believe this is the year View gets a post-season CIF birth. Stay tuned. ***Last week I talked about how if my fantasy team lost I wouldn’t care because my real life team won. The possibility I didn’t discuss was if both my real and fantasy teams lost. This happened to me this weekend. All I can say is the good news is, is that I don’t drink. So I self-medicated my grief by binge watching old episodes of Seinfeld, The Office, and The Monkees. It worked. MidBits: *** After coming out of the gate 0-2, the El Monte football team has rebounded and evened things with a 2-2 record. A key part has been the dynamic play of Roy Barajas. Happy Birthday this week to: 9/24: Former Alhambra defensive coordinator Jacob Ochoa turns 40. 9/24: Muir alum and former coach/player Tony Crutchfield Jr. turns 46. 9/24: Monrovia alum Maurice Buonsanti turns 45. 9/24: Temple City supermom Linda Hardwick turns young. 9/26: Gabrielino wrestling Coach Ivan Carvajal turns 30. 9/26: El Monte alum Vicki Daum-Bell turns young.
9/26: El Monte resident and Roosevelt High School head football coach Javier Cid turns 48. 9/28: Arcadia football alum Forrest Reed turns 26. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below): 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
Arcadia linebacker Clayton Bennett intercepted Maranatha quarterback Marco Martinez with 45 seconds left in the game to secure the Apaches 21-20 victory over the Minutemen on Friday night. With 6:02 left in the fourth quarter, and the game tied, Arcadia took the lead on Bradley Mills 6-yard touchdown run (his third of the game). Apache kicker Justin Mascorro added the extra point and they led 21-14. Maranatha answered back when they compiled a 9-play, 73-yard drive that was capped by Martinez’s 1-yard run. Unfortunately Alejandro Lopez missed the extra point. Arcadia, with 2:54 left in the game, made the 21-20 lead stand. The Arcadia defense forced five turnovers, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries, as the team improved to 1-2 on the season.
Arcadia running back Bradley Mills. Photo by Alex Gonzalez
What Happens Before Kick-Off?
The Glendora High School Marching Band has a unique look for the San Gabriel Valley. Photo by Joe Torosian
The Mountain View dance squad performing for fans Friday night. Photo by Andrew Bettridge
The ‘Mid’ Week Three Football Scores (Local Teams in Bold)
This Duarte High School band member does his thing while the Falcons Rifle Team performs in the background. Photo Andrew Bettridge
Thursday, September 17 Pasadena Marshall 70 – Blair 0 California City 20 -- Gabrielino 18 Friday, September 18 La Salle 63 – Temple City 7 St. Francis 32 – Monrovia 14 Arcadia 21 – Maranatha 20 Alhambra 41 – L.A. Wilson 25 Bonita 49 – South El Monte 7 Baldwin Park 23 – Covina 20 Calvary Murrieta 38 – Rio Hondo Prep 6 Ganesha 34 – San Gabriel 7 La Puente 16 – Wilson 6 Mountain View 51 – Duarte 48 San Dimas 69 – Rosemead 24 Arroyo 48 -- Rowland 14 El Monte 34 -- Gladstone 0 (Sierra Vista, Bassett, & Bosco Tech did not play)
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Temple City AYSO Season Week Two
The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
What’s with all the routs in high school football this year? For example: 84-6, 83-0, 770, 70-7, 76-8 I mean, these aren’t even routs, they’re destructions. Are teams trying to schedule up too much? Trying to bite off more than they can chew? Are scores being run up? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this many blow outs this early on the season. When a team hits 80 on you know that reaches the point of embarrassment. I don’t actually have a problem with teams running it up. My motto has always been if you don’t like it stop them. On the other hand, I can see where a quarterback dropping back and throwing when they’re up would rub people the wrong way. For the teams that do schedule up, the coaches usually say that the tough non-league games will get them ready for league. Maybe, but I still don’t see how getting beat 77-6 benefits anybody. The team winning has already emptied its bench at that point and the team getting smashed is completely demoralized. One more thing, how about running clocks for the entire second half instead of just the fourth quarter? If the deficit is 40 in the third quarter, let’s get that thing moving. Speaking of routs, Blair was on the receiving end of a 70-0 pasting last Thursday night. Now your first thought is that it’s no big deal. It’s Blair. Well it is a big deal when the team that racked up 70 is Marshall. Marshall went 0-10 last year and hasn’t competed for more than a decade. The Eagles were on the wrong end of 60-0, 56-0, 54-0 and 60-13 debacles last season in the Mission Valley League. Marshall is in rebuilding mode...to put it mildly. If you’re getting beat 70-0 by Marshall, it’s time to pull the plug. Seriously. Players, what is left of them, are going to stop coming out and there won’t be a team to field anyway. Blair has already stopped competing in baseball, maybe football should follow suit. It’s better to do it now before somebody gets hurt. ***Anybody notice that Pioneer is 4-0? The Titans have dished out a couple beatings themselves thrashing Glenn 62-0 and Cerritos 49-6. Is Pioneer, who has taken its lumps recently in the Del Rio League, suddenly a team to be reckoned with? Quarterback Phillip Hernandez has thrown for 785 yards and Michael Chavez and Anthony Ramos have combined for 441 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. We’ll find out October 9 when Pioneer hosts Cal to kick off league.
September 23, 2015
by Jace Heart Temple City
That’s my principle Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
In Week Two action at Temple City AYSO Region 98, soccer teams braved heat and each other in another round of competitive action. In the Girls 10-Under Division, the Purple Hearts have started the season 2-0 and lead league opponents with most goals scored with eight. After two contests they’ve also allowed the fewest goals with two. In the early game at Live Oak Park, Blue Thunder defeated the Burgundy Bulldogs 6-3 for its first win of the season. The Blue Thunder and the Burgundy Bulldogs battled early Saturday morning. Photo by Joe T.
The ‘Mid’ Football Top 10 You can’t punish Monrovia for losing to St. Francis, but with that said they are not the Wildcats of old. El Monte has returned to life after starting the season 0-2. Baldwin Park scored a huge upset over Covina, and take a good look at whom is ranked number three. The hard work of head coach Victor Ambruso, his staff, and Larry Cecil is starting to payoff at The View.
1. Monrovia (2-2) 2. Bassett (2-1) 3. Mt. View (3-1) 4. Arroyo (2-2) 5. Arcadia (1-2) 6. Alhambra (2-2) 7. El Monte (2-2) 8. Sierra Vista (2-1) 9. Rio Hondo Prep (1-2) 10. Baldwin Park (1-3)
Mt. View running back Kevin Martinez struggles for yardage against Duarte on Friday night. Photo by Andrew Bettridge
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Notice of Nominees 2015
Notice of Nominees 2015
CIUDAD DE EL MONTE ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES GENERALES CONSOLIDADAS AVISO DE CANDIDATOS A CARGOS PÚBLICOS
THÀNH PHỐ EL MONTE TỔNG TUYỂN CỬ THÀNH PHỐ KẾT HỢP THÔNG BÁO VỀ NHỮNG NGƯỜI ĐƯỢC ĐỀ CỬ VÀO CHỨC VỤ CÔNG
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE COMUNICA que se ha nombrado a las siguientes personas para ocupar los cargos que se elegirán en las Elecciones Municipales Generales Consolidadas de la ciudad de El Monte, cuyos votos se contarán en la ciudad de Norwalk el martes 3 de noviembre de 2015. PARA ALCALDE
THEO ĐÂY LÀ THÔNG BÁO rằng những người sau đây đã được đề cử ra tranh vào các chức vụ cần được điền khuyết trong kỳ Tổng Tuyển Cử Thành Phố Kết Hợp của Thành Phố El Monte sẽ được đếm phiếu tại Thành Phố Norwalk vào ngày Thứ Ba, 3 Tháng Mười Một, 2015.
Vote por UNO
THỊ TRƯỞNG
Norma Macías Miembro del Concejo Municipal / Directora de Instalaciones
Bầu cho MỘT
Norma Macias Ủy Viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố / Giám Đốc Cơ Sở
Andre Quintero Alcalde / Fiscal Penal
Andre Quintero Thị Trưởng / Công Tố Viên Hình Sự
PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL
Vote por no más de DOS
ỦY VIÊN HỘI ĐỒNG THÀNH PHỐ
Bầu tối đa cho HAI
Jerry Velasco Tesorero / Empresario
Jerry Velasco Thủ Quỹ / Thương Gia
Art Barrios Comisionado de Planificación
Art Barrios Ủy Viên Kế Hoạch
Bart Patel Miembro del Concejo Municipal / Contador / Propietario de Empresa
Bart Patel Ủy Viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố / Kế Toán Viên / Chủ Thương Nghiệp
Victoria “Vicky” Martínez Miembro del Concejo Municipal / Empresaria
Victoria “Vicky” Martinez Nữ Ủy Viên Hội Đồng Thành Phố / Nữ Thương
Notice of Nominees/ 2015/ Spanish
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Notice of Nominees 2015 埃爾蒙提市
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統一市級普選 NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2015公職提名人通知 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the City of El Monte Consolidated General Municipal Election to be counted in the City of Norwalk on Tuesday,2015 November 3, 2015. 特此通知，下列人士已被提名擔任將於 年 11 月
計票的埃爾蒙提市統一市級普選中任命的職務。 FOR MAYOR Vote for ONE Norma Macías Councilmember / Director of Public School Facilities 市長
Registered Owner(s): T & G HEALTHCARE, INC. 3948 N. PECK RD. #A1 EL MONTE, CA 91732 LA COUNTY. This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on T & G HEALTHCARE, INC., TITLE; CEO. 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 ANG PAUNAWA AY IBINIBIGAY SA PAMAMAGITAN NITO na ang mga su- of a Fictitious Business Name in the rights of another under 2015 년na11 3 일, 화요일에 놀웍시에서 집계될 엘몬테시 통합of 시 총선거를 통해 musunod tao월 ay iminungkahi para sa mga katungkulang itinalagang punuan violation 日（星期二）在諾沃克市 sa Pinagsamang Pangkalahatang Halalang Munisipal ng Lungsod ng El Monte na Federal, State or common law (See 선출될 공직자 후보로 같은ng분들이 추천되었음을 이에14411 공지합니다. Section et seq., Business and bibilangin sa Lungsod ng Norwalk 다음과 sa Martes, ika-3 Nobyembre, 2015. Professions Code).
PARA ALKALDE Bumoto ng ISA
By: Misti Brooks, Deputy
Andre Quintero Norma Macias Alcalde / Fiscal Penal Vote for no more than TWO
Jerry Velasco Treasurer / Businessman
시의원/시설물 디렉터 PARA MIYEMBRO NG KONSEHO NG LUNGSOD hihigit sa DALAWA
Bumoto ng hindi
Jerry Velasco Andre Quintero Ingat-yaman / Negosyante 시장 / 검사
Andre Quintero Art Barrios 市長/刑事檢察官 Planning Commissioner
Art Barrios Komisyonado ng Pagpaplano
Bart Patel Councilmember / Accountant / Business Owner Victoria “Vicky” Martínez Councilwoman / Businesswoman
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File No. 2015236653. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL MONTE PHARMACY 3948 N PECK RD. #A1 EL MONTE, CA 91732 LA COUNTY.
Norma Macías Dean C. Logan, 시장후보 한명만 뽑으세요 Miembro del Concejo Municipal / Directora de Instalaciones Los Angeles County Clerk. 投票選舉一人
Andre Quintero Mayor / Criminal Prosecuter
Norma Macias FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL 市議員/設施主管
LUNGSOD NG EL MONTE PINAGSAMANG PANGKALAHATANG HALALANG MUNISIPAL 공직자 후보에 대한 공지 PAUNAWA NG MGA IMINUNGKAHI PARA SA PAMPUBLIKONG KATUNGKULAN
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Delahoussaye presenting the winner’s trophy Saturday, October 10: Jerry Velasco Hot Wings and Craft Beer 司庫/商人 Notice of Nominees 2015 Notice of Nominees 2015 Festival Art Barrios Sunday, October 11: Road 埃爾蒙提市 엘몬테시 도시계획 커미셔너 Kings of Burbank Car Show Art Barrios 統一市級普選 통합 시 총선거용 in the infield; Trojans at the 公職提名人通知 規劃專員 공직자 후보에 대한 공지 Track benefitting the USC Bart Patel Alumni Scholarship Fund 시의원 / 회계사 / 사업체 소유주 特此通知，下列人士已被提名擔任將於 2015 年 11 月 3 日（星期二）在諾沃克市 2015 년 11 월 3 일, 화요일에 놀웍시에서 집계될 엘몬테시 통합 시 총선거를 통해 Bart Patel Sunday, October 18: LA 計票的埃爾蒙提市統一市級普選中任命的職務。 선출될 공직자 후보로 다음과 같은 분들이 추천되었음을 이에 공지합니다. 市議員/會計/企業主 Weekly Brunch from 11am Victoria “Vicky” Martinez 한명만 뽑으세요 to 2pm with samples of 市長 投票選舉一人 시장후보 시의원 / 사업체 소유주 food and cocktails from LA Victoria “Vicky” Martinez Norma Macias Norma Macias restaurants; see the website 市議員/設施主管 시의원/시설물 디렉터 市議員/女商人 to purchase tickets Andre Quintero Andre Quintero Saturday, October 24 and 市長/刑事檢察官 시장 / 검사 Sunday, October 25: The Pumpkin Patch will be part Posted: August 18, 2015 through November 3, 2015 of the Family Fun Zone 두명까지만 뽑으세요 시의원 후보 投票選舉人數不得超過兩人 市議員 Website: August 18, 2015 through November 3, 2015 Also, Triple Crown winner Posted: August 18, 2015 through November 3, 2015 Jerry Velasco Cable #3 August 18, 2015 through November 3, 2015 American Pharoah is back Jerry Velasco Website: August 18, 2015 through November 3, 2015 재무관 / 사업가 home at Santa Anita! Fans 司庫/商人 Publish: Mid-Valley News Cable #3 August 18, 2015 through November 3, 2015 Art Barrios may14 possibly glimpse28, him2015 Dates: August 25, September 9, September 23, October and October Art Barrios 도시계획 커미셔너 Publish: Mid-Valley News from Clockers’ Corner in the Publish: El Monte Examiner 規劃專員 Dates: August 25, September 9, September 23, October 14 and October 28, 2015 early morning as he trains Bart Patel Dates: September 3, September 17, October 1 and October 22, 2015October 31 for Keeneland’s Bart Patel Publish: El Monte Examiner 시의원 / 회계사 / 사업체 소유주 市議員/會計/企業主 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Dates: September 3, September 17, October 1 and October 22, 2015 Victoria “Vicky” Martinez Don’t miss the Autumn Victoria “Vicky” Martinez 시의원 / 사업체 소유주 Meet at Santa Anita, the 市議員/女商人 Notice of Nominees/ 2015/ Korean Great Race Place! Notice of Nominees/2015/Traditional Chinese
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY, NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
APPLICATION: Tentative Tract Map No. 62624, Conditional Use Permit No. 13-14, Conditional Use Permit No. 15-15, and Variance 01-15. PROPERTY LOCATION:
4127 – 4143 Rowland Ave (APN 8577-008-0628577-008-047 and 8577-009-042) (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).
REQUEST: APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER:
The request is for a new 72 three-story townhouse and condominium units within a 3.09 acre (134,725 square foot) vacant site. Of the total number of units, 22 units will be townhomes and will include an attached two-car garage. The remaining 50 units will be stacked flats located in the central portion of the project with subterranean parking. The property is located in the R-4 (High Density Residential) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 16.10, 17.20, and 17.24 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).
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ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
An Initial Study prepared for the project determined that there will be less than significant impacts to the environment because mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project. Therefore a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared. Mitigation measures are provided to lessen potential impacts related to cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials and population and housing. The Planning Commission will take comments on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration at the public hearing.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD:
Comments on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration may be received in writing between September 24, 2015 and October 14, 2015 and orally at the public hearing.
PLACE OF HEARING:
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the MND and on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for:
Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 7:00 p.m. El Monte City Hall City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. 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. Published Wednesday, City of El Monte Planning Commission and Mailed on: September 23, 2014 Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary MID VALLEY NEWS
TRUSTEE SALE TS# 1501-708 (3034-36 Burton Ave., Loan# 906) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/09/2013, 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 09/30/2015, at 9 AM the undersigned, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to: Deed of Trust recorded 09/12/2013, as Instrument No. 2013 1327369 in the Official Records of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, and executed by S & B Associates, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash or cashier’s check drawn on a financial institution authorized in Civil Code Section 2924h(b), at: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA, 91766 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 as more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3034 AND 3036 Burton Road, Rosemead, CA 91770 APN
5289-005-037 and 5289-005-043 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid balance of the note(s), secured by said Deed of Trust, to-wit $786,659.36 including as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust. Notice of default and election to sell the described real property under the deed of trust was recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (949) 860-9155 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. Dated: September 03, 2015 MFTDS, INC. A California Corporation dba MASTER FUNDING CO. MFTDS, INC. A California Corporation dba MASTER FUNDING CO. By: Steve Wheeler (951) 694-3903 41911 5th St., Ste 202, Temecula, CA 92590 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2467, Temecula, CA 92593-2467 (IFS# 1166 09/09/15, 09/16/15, 09/23/15) MID VALLEY NEWS
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sessor operations and major initiatives, how property values in their city changed in the last year, and much more,” said Assessor Jeffrey Prang. “This report also includes detailed information on each of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County.” The San Gabriel Valley includes 176,090 singlefamily residential parcels, 35,913 condo parcels, 16,406 apartment building parcels, and 32,093 commercial-industrial parcels, for a total of 208,015 parcels. The Office of the Assessor processed 9,048 transfers in the San Gabriel Valley last year. The total assessed value for the San Gabriel Valley is $97,276,259,268, which represents an increase of 5.9%. In 2015, the City of Los Angeles remains the highest valued city at $500.3 billion, with a 7.2% increase over last year. Long Beach ($50.1 billion, 2.5% increase), Santa Monica ($31 billion, 7.3% increase), Beverly Hills ($27.8 billion, 9.1% increase), and Santa Clarita ($27.3 billion, 4.7% increase), round out the top five highest valued cities. The fastest growing cities in the County in 2015 were West Hollywood at 9.8% growth, Beverly Hills at 9.1%, Arcadia at 8.8%, Palmdale at 8.3%, and Manhattan Beach at 8.1%. Valued at $1.26 trillion, the 2015 Assessment Roll is the largest in Los Angeles County history. It reflects the fifth consecutive year of growth and a $73.1 billion (6.13%) increase in total assessed value over 2014, resulting in approximately $730 million in additional property tax dollars. The Assessment Roll is the foundation of the County’s property tax system and forms the basis from which municipalities, school districts, and special districts derive property tax revenue used to fund vital public services such as public safety, education, and transportation.
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Meet the 4 Lads from Liverpool
This coming weekend in Pico Rivera at the rechristened “Strawberry Fields,” the ultimate Beatles tribute fest will attract Beatles fans and tribute band fans from far and wide. So what better way to begin the week than with a band created by one of the “other” founders of all Beatles tribute bands tracing back to the original incarnation, “Beatlemania.” Yes the wildly successful Broadway
show that told the tale of America in the 1960’s, with the help of that era’s musical soundtrack performed by 4 talented musicians, all handpicked after an exhaustive search for the ultimate Beatles tribute band. When the Broadway show came to Los Angeles in the late 1970’s, Jimmy Pou was selected to play George Harrison and the talented Mr. Pou along with Mitch Weisman(Paul),
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by Sal Gomez San Dimas
have been entertaining fans of those 4 Lads ever since. This past Sunday evening, Jimmy Pou brought his fantastic band “4 Lads from Liverpool” to Zendejas Mexican Restaurant in San Dimas, for 2 hours of fantastic music which had Beatles fans cheering and dancing for their entire show which included costume changes exploring the fantastic Beatles musical catalog from the early 1960’s to the bands break up in 1970. The 4 Lads Band also included the fantastic Frank Mendonca & Howard Pattow, two immensely popular tribute musicians which had that evening’s crowd excited to see them perform together. If you get the chance to see 4 Lads from Liverpool do not miss them. You will have a splendid time indeed. Follow 4 Lads from Liverpool on Facebook. And visit Zendejas Mexican Restaurant in San Dimas at, http://www.zendejasmexicanrestaurant.com/home/ index.htm
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by Glen Maldonado National
Netflix takes on the most notorious Medellín drug gang in the world in “Narcos,” which follows the
rise and fall of Colombian kingpin Pablo Escobar and the Drug Enforcement Agency agents hunting him
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down. The grand tale is told largely from the points of view of Escobar, played by Brazilian actor, Wagner Moura (Elite Squad, Elysium), and U.S. DEA Agent Steve Murphy , played by Boyd Holbrook (Gone Girl, Run All Night), on different sides of what would become an all-out Drug war. The serious drama begins with the early days of the drug battle, when the biggest offenders were “hippies in flip-flops” caught with up to a kilo of marijuana, continuing on to the violent, bloody battles between members of the cartel peddling tons of kilos of cocaine and drug agents from Colombia, Mexico, and the U.S. -- a struggle estimated to have cost at least 4,000 lives over two decades. Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones) co-stars as Mexican DEA Agent Javier Peña. The first episode was directed by Jose Padilha, who is a Brazilian director as well. The show starts like a biopic that really details the rise of drugs in South America. Pablo Escobar is the main drug lord in this show but he is not the only one. The show covers the kingpins of the Medellin Cartel: Ochoa Vázquez brothers Jorge Luis, Juan David, and Fabio together with Pablo Escobar were the members. They each get a
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little screen time but Pablo really steals the screen. In fact you can say he takes so much that it doesn’t then feel like a show about narcos but more of a show about Pablo and his run-ins with
the DEA and Columbian police. The Show gets 3.5 out of 4, 1 point for Acting, 1 point for directing, 1 point for look and feel and half a point for story.
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