Vol. 51, No.34
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
August 14, 2013
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Family Friendy Touch-A-Truck Rolls into Town
Southern California Children’s Museum (SCCM) announces its fall special event “Touch-a-Truck” – just in time for the beginning of the new school year. We are excited to offer Southern California families and young children the chance to get up close to some of their favorite types of large trucks and other vehicles. This hands-on experience will allow children to learn about a variety of specialized vehicles – from
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“big-rigs” and backhoes to the ordinary trash truck – and their purposes. Presented by Advantage Ford Lincoln, this is the San Gabriel Valley’s first Toucha-Truck. There will be dozens of vehicles for children to climb, sit in the driver’s seat, touch and see. There will even be a beach ball dump and Cozy Coupe carwash. The California Highway Patrol helicopter will greet Toucha-Truckers with a flyover between 11 am and 12 pm.
Goody bags will be available while supplies last. Touch-aTruck is sure to be one of the area’s most popular family events. Touch-a-Truck will be held Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia from 10 am to 3pm. Tickets are $5 each or $15 for a family of four. To buy tickets and get additional information, visit www.socalkids.org. In addition to checking out trucks, guests at September’s Touch-a-Truck will learn
about the museum’s current happenings and enjoy refreshments from food trucks. Guests will also have the opportunity to contribute to the Founder’s Campaign. In addition to Advantage Ford Lincoln, SCCM thanks the following supporters: Arcadia Fire Department, Arcadia Police Department, Athens Services, California Highway Patrol, CalPortland, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Nestle Waters of North America, Pasadena Hu-
by Catherine Welch
mane Society & SPCA, Santa Anita Park, and State Farm Insurance. For additional information about Touch-a-Truck or the Southern California Children’s Museum, please visit www.socalkids.org. To schedule an interview, please call Catherine Welch at 626-6570357 or email catherine@ socalkids.org, or Lisa Muñoz Bruchey at 310-728-9620 orlisa@socalkids.org.
Von’s Credit Union Helping Veterans El Monte
On Friday, August 9, El Monte American Legion Auxiliary Unit 261 and El Monte American Legion Post 261 members held a very special event: a fundraiser to help Veterans and their families. Once again, our local El Monte Von’s Credit Union, located at 4455 Arden Drive in El Monte, graciously invited El Monte’s Legionnaires and Auxiliary Members to barbecue and sell hamburgers and hot dogs, which were purchased and eagerly consumed by Credit Union employees, customers, and a host of guests and passersby from all over El Monte and points beyond. Von’s Credit Union donated the complete barbecue setup, including propane tanks and a very experienced barbecue instructor. Von’s Credit Union went even further by donat-
by Esthela G. Torres Siegrist
ing all the hamburger meat, the hot dogs, buns, ice, water, sodas, chips, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and eating utensils. Major assistance in the event came from the green-shirted Von’s “Youth” members, who arrived early, worked the event, and helped, clean up after.
Vice Commander Gil Ramos, Treasurer Joyce Delgado, Education/Community Service Chairman Barbara Romero, Parliamentarian Mary Jo Kolokoski, President Esthela Torres de Siegrist, 1st Vice Commander David Siegrist, Secretary Sally Farinella, and Post 261 Commander Tony
Pictured from left to right in the back are officers from El Monte American Legion Auxiliary Unit 261 and El Monte American Legion Post 261: Americanism/Membership Chairman Betty Ramos, 2nd
Farinella. Kneeling in the front row are five wonderful, hardworking “Youth” members from Von’s Credit Union, who contributed much time, energies, good humor, and their winning smiles towards
making the event a notable success. Also helping out, but not pictured were four EMUHSD American Legion 2013 Girls’ State Delegates: Maria Nguyen (Arroyo); Erica Chen (Rsoemead); Wendy Galvan (El Monte); and Daphne Lynn Lu (Mt. View). Also assisting were EMUHSD American Legion 2013 Boys’ State Delegates Sergio Mora (Mt. View), and RJ Lozano (Rosemead). These Delegates donated baked goods and helped with setting up the event and working it. On behalf of all El Monte American Legion Auxiliary Unit 261 members and El Monte American Legion Post 261 members, we wish to extend our sincere gratitude and profound thanks to Von’s Credit Union’s management, employees, youth volunteers, and customers for their great generosity and support for our nation’s Veterans and their families. Thank you, one and all at Von’s Credit Union! You were/are simply GREAT!
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The City of Rosemead and the CONNECTIONS Forum is hosting a Family Fun Night at Garvey Center on Friday, August 23. The event, created to encourage families to spend time together, will feature carnival games and prizes, a movie and popcorn. Hot dogs, chips, and water will be served, while supplies last, courtesy of Republic Services. The event is scheduled
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from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Garvey Center is located at 9108 Garvey Avenue. Rosemead families are urged to come out and enjoy the evening. Members of the CONNECTIONS Forum will provide the food and fun. For more information, please call Rosemead’s Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 5692160 or visit our website at cityofrosemead.org.
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L.A.'s Groundbreaking Shin Dance Academy: A Home For Silent Frisco Showcase Those Who Love To Dance Los Angeles
by Kim Koury
After two months of sold-out shows at their new home, Silent Frisco is returning to the Wilshire Restaurant in Santa Monica on Friday, August 16 and is going even bigger. Silent Frisco will roll out one of its most popular "theme nights" devoted to the music of cult favorites the Talking Heads and LCD Soundsystem. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and available now at www.silentfrisco.com. The night will begin with the classic '70s rare groove of KCRW's Mario Cotto. Then Silent Frisco founder Robbie "MoPo"
of their latest model headsets for this version and doors will open at 9 p.m. rewarding the more intrepid attendees with an additional hour of music and fun. KCRW's Mario Cotto will kick off the festivities at 9 p.m. with a patented set of 70's music before Aaron Castle and MoPo duel LCD/Talking Heads. Silent Frisco's groundbreaking theme-night series will continue with Motown vs James Brown on September 20. Other LA activations include August 15 on Santa Monica Pier and August 24 at LA County Museum of Art. The showcases will feature some of LA's most
Kowal a.k.a., Motion Potion will play two and a half hours of Talking Heads material, including edits, remixes, mashups and rare live recordings. This will be followed by LA hero and founder of A Club Called Rhonda, Aaron Castle who will spin two hours of LCD Soundsystem. Much of the night will feature the music overlapping on two channels with the artists competing for dominance. After two smashing years at the Central SAPC, Silent Frisco moved in June to a spectacular new home at Wilshire Restaurant (2454 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90403) kicking off a third Friday monthly residency. The new location allows a new wrinkle, the LA debut of a second audio channel, allowing listeners to switch between music styles and double the artists performing each night. The feedback for the "Daft Punk vs. Radiohead" was spectacular, and even better for the 70'/80's/90's July event. Advance tickets sold out days in advance and hundreds were turned away as the lucky few enjoyed a silent disco throwdown under the stars. To ease the demand, Silent Frisco will have more
innovative artists as well as Silent Frisco founder and resident Robbie "MoPo" Kowal. "We were obviously thrilled and overwhelmed by the demand for our opening week," says Kowal. "This time we'll be prepared with more space, more headsets and more time. It's basically a more, more, more scenario, which is the best kind!" In 2005, Kowal was the guinea pig in the first U.S. Silent Disco experiment at Bonnaroo Festival. Since then, he's launched Silent Frisco, acquired over 3000 custom wireless headsets and activated hundreds of shows in more than 25 states. In 2012/2013 alone, Silent Frisco invaded Lincoln Center, MacWorld, Yahoo, Treasure Island Music Fest, LACMA, SXSW, Electric Forest, BottleRock, Lightning in a Bottle, ACL Fest, Gathering of the Vibes, Camp Bisco, Ghost Ship Halloween, High Sierra, Hornings Hideout, and Sonic Bloom. Add this to hundreds of beaches, parks, courtyards, clubs and rooftops and it's clear that Silent Frisco is leading a charge that's changing the way we enjoy music.
Temple City
by Jo Anne Disney
Temple City is the home of the academy has 18 teachers enjoying themselves. One Shin Dance Academy, one of offering a variety of dances student named Jasmine wrote, the top dance studios in the including: ballet, Chinese, “I have been dancing at Shin San Gabriel Valley. At the ballroom, hip hop, yoga, and Dance for nearly 8 years and acadeit’s now my, they my second believe home; the in sharteachers are ing the great … and love of everyone is dance very nice.” and culThe acadture with emy has retheir stuceived many dents. Its prestigious artistic recognidirector, tion awards Shin Yue including Wang, several from founded the County the of Los Anphoto courtesy of Shin Dance Academy school in geles, City 1995 and moved to its curZumba. According to the of Temple City, the Chinese rent location in Temple City studio manager, Oscar BustaCulture Research Center, City in 2001. Ms. Wang “is an mante, “we strive to meet of Arcadia and the Arcadia award-winning performing the needs of our students by Chinese American Associaartist” with over 30 years exbuilding the kind of space that tion, just to name a few. perience. She graduated from is safe, educational, inspiring, So “for those who love to “Minzu University of China, and nurturing. We pride ourdance,” you have found a one of the most prestigious selves in choosing a location home at Shin Dance Acadeschools in Beijing.” She also that is local and easily accesmy. Their new 10-month pro“served as China’s Art Culture sible, making it possible for gram will run from September Performance Ambassador to all of those in our surrounding 2013 to June 2014. Classes over 10 countries and was area to strengthen their minds will begin on September hailed by critics as the ‘Best and bodies.” 3, 2013. They are located Performing Artist.’” I visited Shin Dance Acadat: 5839 Temple City Blvd., The academy’s purpose is emy and had the opportunity Temple City, CA 91780. “to create an atmosphere of to watch a class. There were For more information, call creativity and artistic expresstudents of all ages and every- (626) 286-1200 or visit their sion for everyone, from chilone appeared to be thoroughly website at: www.shindance. dren to seniors.” Currently, immersed in their dance and com.
summer family fun The Stringers at the El Monte Library
The El Monte Library is celebrating 100 years of County Library Service with The Stringers on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 2:00 PM. The Stringers are a group of orchestra students from Dana Middle School who love
string music. Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to join us for a fun summer afternoon of music. For more information about the El Monte Library, part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library, and its
programs, please contact the Children Services Librarian at (626) 444-9506 or visit the County of Los Angeles Public Library's website at colapublib.org.
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into Summer Break CROSSWORD
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Crossword Puzzle solution in next issue 8.21.13
What's in the Stars??
ARIES Revive a project. It’s time to move forward with this particular endeavor.
TAURUS Make yourself happy. Don’t be afraid to walk the path that suits you best.
GEMINI Be careful what you wish for. The Universe just might grant your request!
CANCER
ACROSS
"SUMMER FUN"
1. Website visitors 6. Had a meal 9. You, archaic 13. 1995 thriller starring Brad Pitt 14. Used in some salons 15. Some can be slippery 16. Naked protozoa 17. *Picnic crasher 18. Cliffside dwelling 19. *It lights the air 21. *Where many long to be in summer 23. Prompter's line 24. "The Sun ___ Rises" 25. U.K. broadcaster 28. Delhi wrap 30. Large sea ducks 35. Place of origin 37. *It's up? 39. Red Cross supply 40. Beige 41. High fidelity sound systems 43. As opposed to stereo 44. Tart 46. Poet Ogden ____ 47. Skunk's defense 48. Edible corn part 50. Actress ____ Perlman 52. Compass reading 53. Sherlock Holmes' assignment 55. Big time 57. *Summer nap spot 61. *Auto entertainment 65. Self-evident truth 66. *In high demand when heat hits 68. Œle de la CitÈ locale 69. Twisted cotton thread 70. *Heat reliever 71. Unwelcome computer message 72. 90 degrees from norte 73. *Eggs do it on sidewalks in summer? 74. Dictation taker
DOWN
1. Colorado Springs military school 2. Rig or truck 3. "____ and anon" 4. Renaissance instrument resembling a violin 5. Blunders or bloopers 6. Like a game not at home 7. *Many covet this look 8. Glorify 9. ____ off or started playing, as in golf 10. *Most blockbusters feature at least one 11. Assortment 12. Singular of #1 Across 15. Regional dialect of a language 20. Keep on a short _____ 22. Don't waste 24. Price of flight 25. *Most students are on this in summer 26. Italian bowling 27. Core remover 29. The Colosseum, e.g. 31. Audition tape 32. Eat away 33. Kind of sentence 34. *Roasting treat 36. Change direction 38. *Drop a line 42. See-through curtain 45. Enter or assume a certain state 49. Lake to Louis XIV 51. Rebels 54. Small boat 56. Deflect 57. Fit 58. Around which something rotates 59. Atomizer output 60. Marlyn Monroe distinction 61. Say you didn't do it 62. Dublin's home 63. One who's __ __ a secret 64. Adopted son of Claudius 67. *You put its top down in summer
Positive energy will surround you when the Moon trines Jupiter in Cancer. Lady Luck will be right by your side.
LEO A friend might ask for your assistance. Helping others is a great way to generate good karma.
VIRGO You might need to make amends to a close associate. Don’t be too proud to say you’re sorry.
LIBRA You’ll undergo an energy shift when Venus enters Libra. Your heart and mind will be in sync.
SCORPIO You will feel pulled in two different directions. Don’t forget that you can only walk one road at a time.
SAGITTARIUS A naysayer might criticize your behavior. Don’t take what this person says to heart. Avoid folks with negative energy this weekend.
CAPRICORN Revise your goals. You have evolved over the years and so have your ambitions.
AQUARIUS Banish pessimism from your mindset. Look for the silver lining in any dark cloud.
PISCES Don’t set limits on yourself. You have the ability to climb the highest hill.
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'Jerry's Journey' by Jerry Jambazian
Knott’s Scary Farm Previews Upcoming Halloween Haunt Buena Park
I attended the grand opening of Kohl’s in San Gabriel a few years ago. It was a huge event even bringing out Supervisor Antonovich for the ribbon cutting ceremonies. We have a charge account with Kohl’s and never noticed it but when you get your statement it says “Kohl’s Arcadia”. The store is in the County unincorporated area of San Gabriel near Huntington Drive and Rosemead Blvd. I can only guess that the store would have better perception having a city designated with it that has some clout. I assume they did not want to use San Gabriel, the city with crumbling infrastructure, or Chapman Woods, the offshoot of snooty Pasadena who did not want the store so close to them. Construction along Rosemead Blvd is going well entering its seventh month, in fact ahead of schedule. Have you seen the beautiful curbs, plantings, trees, and streetlights? The public art is being looked at now as a part of the beautification. The improvements will be great but to include art components will be a welcome addition. I think it is so appropriate that now Mayor Pro-Tem Carl Blum will be Mayor when the project is complete and dedicated next summer. He has the credentials for this major project having retired from LA County Public Works. He has tirelessly worked to insure the project would be completed on time with minimal inconvenience to motorist, residents, and businesses. Just in time for the backto-school season, Citizen’s Academy returns on October 5 to engage a new class of civic-minded leaders. The seven-course program was launched last year to promote citizen education and better familiarize community members to City Hall functions, operations and services. Each session is an interactive discussion led by top staff on topics ranging from City finances and planning, to parks and recreation and economic development. Last year’s class included
23 graduates of which I was one, four of which now serve as City commissioners. “You have to start developing people, knowledge and skills—otherwise if people get elected or get appointed to commissions, they spend their first year learning rather than contributing,” said Mayor Pro Tem Carl Blum. Program applications become available in September, are due Sept. 27, with classes beginning Oct. 5. To add your name to the interest list, email pio@ templecity.us The City is in final discussions with Columbia Pictures to use Temple City as a backdrop and scene location for Kitchen Sink, a zombie-vampire film slated for release in 2014. Staff is meeting with Columbia Pictures reps to finalize film permit details including filming hours, street closures, and potential public safety concerns. Speaking of kitchen sink, have you seen the big sinkhole at the Gateway Project? They have been removing tons of dirt and digging a deep hole. I have surmised they are digging a graveyard for all the antique trucks and equipment on site. If my memory serves me Mr. Wang was to report to the Council in February of 2012 a list of the major tenants. We are still waiting! I am happy to announce my new website dedicated to everything Temple City. It captures the spirit and community of a great city. Check it out at: www. templecityphotos.com to see recent photo and video events. You can also like us on Facebook. I would welcome your comments at jerry@templecityphotos. com See you soon…
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by Lucia Flores, Lorena Flores, Devette Johnson
Mid Valley News and Mid Valley Radio celebrated Halloween early this year, as media representatives were invited to Knott’s Berry Farm for a preview of the theme park’s upcoming Halloween Haunt. Upon entering, there was no evidence of Halloween or zombies roaming the park. Emcee Jeff Tucker introduced the audience to the creators of these Halloween-themed mazes: Lara Hanneman, Timothy Krueger, Brooke Walters, Julie
Media and season pass holders were soon ushered into the Charles M. Shultz theatre for a multimedia presentation preview of the new and returning mazes held every Halloween season at Knott’s Scary Farm. During the wait, several very disturbing zombies came out to greet the crowd. Of course, they did not come up to shake your hand; they would sneak up on unsuspecting visitors in the audience and scare the living heck out of them. This surely got the audience in the mood for an exciting and descriptive presentation.
the audience was graced with the presence of the Mistress of the Darkness, Elvira. She made a grand entrance into the theatre, flanked by several zombies who escorted her to the stage. She stood on stage draped in her traditional little black dress with a split up the side. Elvira captivated the audience with every word she spoke and informed them that she would be attending the
Owens, and Daniel Miller. Each of the designers gave a glimpse into their mind as to how they came up with the design and concept of each maze. They also photos by Devette Johnson gave a descripHallowtion of their favorite maze and een Haunt as the ambassador some of the fan favorites as of the event this year. well. The mazes that will be Before the event concluded, returning to the Halloween Haunt are Trick or Treat, Pinocchio Unstrung, Delirium, Endgames, The Slaughter House, and The Witch’s Keep. Greater El Monte V.F.W. Post 10218 Rental Contact New mazes this year include Dominion of the Damned, Vera (626) 261-0489 Forevermore, Black Magic, - Maximum Capacity 250 people The Gunslinger’s Grave, Mirror Mirror, and the much - 20 x 25 ft. Carpet covered stage with electric outlets and ligths anticipated Trapped: The New Experiment. - Working Disco Mirror ball Halloween Haunt will - Central air conditioning also include live shows such come, with tables and chairs as Possessed, Carni Trash, - Very clean men, women, and disabled restrooms Cursed, Blood Drums, - Small Kitchen, electric stove and large sink Anatomy of Villains, and The Hanging. - Walk in - refrigerator Knott’s Scary Farm’s Hal- Bar with beverage cooler and ice - maker loween Haunt is set to run - Bartender and Security comes with rental from September 26th through - Parking in front and two lots in back November 2nd. More information can be found at www. knotts.com.
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Temple City Students visit Sister City Hawkesbury, Australia
'Town Tweets ' by Joe Castillo
Temple City
San Gabriel Hotel Projects …. On Monday July 22nd, the Design Review and Planning Commissions of San Gabriel approved the 316room Crowne Plaza Hotel project at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The commission unanimously approved the project after the developer answered concerns from the public regarding traffic, parking and other topics. Smitty’s Steak Restaurant and various types of art will be included in the hotel building. The next and final step is approval by the City Council. The hotel is expected to open during the summer of 2015. Community outreach meetings have been taking place to discuss the Courtyard Marriott Hotel project which is expected to be built in the 100-block of W. Valley Boulevard. The outreach group consisting of two dozen community members was concerned with how additional traffic, safety and deliveries will be handled by the new business. The project is expected to go to the Design Review and Planning Commission for review by the end of August. So I’m trying to understand what these two projects have in common. Both projects are hotels, both will be located along Valley Boulevard, will both will add more traffic and safety concerns and will probably not have enough parking. But the other thing these projects have in common is the approval by the Design Review and Planning Commission. So who and what is the Design Review Commission? The Design Review Commission consists of three members with representation from design professions such as architecture and engineering. The Design Review Commission is responsible for reviewing building plans for commercial and residential projects with regard to architecture, colors, materials, and landscaping. The commission consists of three commissioners: Raymond Cheng, Marla Nadolney and Kenneth Nakaba. Mr. Cheng is an architect and general contractor. Ms. Nadolney is also an architect and has been involved in projects worth millions of dollars with the San Gabriel Unified School District. Mr. Nakaba was a teacher and landscape architect. Of the three, only Ms. Nadolney lives in San Gabriel. The planning commission consists of five members all of whom are highly skilled professionals in the fields of academia, architecture, and design. The role of the Planning Commission is to make recommendations to the City Council, as well as make decisions on land use issues. The planning commissioners are Norman Garden, Tom Klawiter, Carol Kimbrough, Vince Zawodny and Dondi Adkins. Mr. Garden is a professional designer and has been on the commission since 1999. Mr. Klawiter is a planning and design professional and has been on the commission since 2004. Ms. Kimbrough is teacher at a local university. Mr. Zawodny is design professional with Westfield Corporation. Ms. Adkins is the President of San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce and has been the liaison between the city and the West San Gabriel Valley Association of
Realtors. All Planning Commissioners are San Gabriel residents. So what’s wrong with this picture? The Design Review and Planning Commission consists of professionals in the design, architecture and planning fields, with nearly all of them employed with a company which deals with architects, landscaping, design, planning and real estate. It seems to me that that perhaps there is a conflict of interest in these commissions. How can someone make a qualified decision based on their professional knowledge, which may involve their company of employment and future earnings, without any conflict? It seems to me that the commissions should consist of residents who are not involved in related professions but are residents concerned with the betterment of their community. Based on the current requirements for the Design Review and Planning Commission members, only planning, design, architecture, landscaping, building and real estate professionals have the necessary requirements to be appointed. It seems like the other 99% of city residents are ineligible, leaving the city to be planned by those who have the most to gain financially from any new development project in the mismanaged City of San Gabriel. If you are concerned with the future of this city, contact your City Council members and ask them why regular residents are not on these commissions. Maybe they’ll list to someone with no conflict of interest but only wants the best for their community….
On Thursday, August 1st, we got on a bus with the Japanese students & set out on our two-day trip to Australia's capital city,
by Jerry Jambazian
Canberra. The drive was about three hours long, so we kept ourselves entertained by telling stories, joking around and laughing
with the Japanese exchange students. When we arrived, we were all so excited to see the famous sites. We first visited the Parliament House (equivalent to our White House) and saw how the Australian government worked. After the Parliament House, we went to the War Memorial where we learned about past wars Australians have participated in and saw the memorials of the lives lost in the wars. Also at the Memorial, we learned about a man named Bruce Brown who wanted the people of all countries to get along. We found that to be interest-
KIWANIS KALANDAR July 20 – 45th Annual Kiwanis Barbeque at Oak Avenue School July 24 – Concerts in the Park with The Silverados July 27-28 – Relay For Life at Temple City High School July 30 – All you wanted to know about cell phones from the Verizon store. July 31 – Concerts in the Park with Tommy Tassi & The Authentics August 6 – Board of Directors Meeting at TCUSD August 7 – Concernts in the Park with Stone Soul August 14 – Concerts in the Park with Captain Cardiac (AKA Mike Miller) August 15-17 – Cal Nev Ha District Convention in Reno August 21 – Concerts in the Park with Tom Nolan Band August 28 – Concerts in the Park with DSB Band
ing because that is what the sister city association strives for as well. Mr. Brown was instrumental in organizing the Hawkesbury Sister City Association. To finish the night, we went up to Telstar Tower where we were able to see all of Canberra. Although it was freezing, the view was totally worth being cold. The next morning we set out to visit the National Museum of Australia and Questacon (a science center). At both places, we were able to learn about some of Australia's culture & how the country came to be. At Questacon, there were amazing interactive exhibits such as a "free fall slide" and "360 swing." which some of us went on. After our trip to Canberra, we returned to the Hawkesbury and got ready for our visit to St. Windsor Primary School. At the school, kids from kindergarten to year 6 sang and danced for us. We even joined in for a little bit of bush dancing! They were all extremely adorable and the staff was very friendly as well. We had morning tea with the staff where Tim Tams (delicious chocolate biscuits), vegemite sandwiches, and other Aussie goodies were served. Following our trip to the primary school, we went to Featherdale Wildlife Park, where we saw all of the different animals Australia has. We saw and were able to pet Australia's finest koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes, wombats, and wallaby’s. (That's only a few of the animals we saw too!) We finished the day by buying plenty of souvenirs at the park's shop. We are definitely looking forward to going back to our various schools, our trip to the Blue Mountains this Thursday, and learning how to bush dance Friday! We would just like to thank the Sister City Association, for allowing us to have this amazing opportunity to visit such a great country. We are really enjoying ourselves and are having a great time with our families and other exchange students. We cannot wait to make many more memories on our future trips!
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Do You Know Who This Guys Are? FANVIEW By Joe Torosian
“Home, let me come home Home is wherever I'm with you.” ---Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros
Did anybody check out Shark Week on the Discovery Channel? They had me until they started preaching about how difficult life is for those poor old sharks? Last I saw, none of those sharks had to sit in traffic on the 605. They don’t have to pay California tax rates. By laying off the seals we create a Hometown Buffet experience for them. ...And I got to feel sorry for the beast that is looking to take a chunk out of me? I don’t think so. In this case I might embrace Darwin. To paraphrase, if you ain’t good enough, you lose. Which is the perfect lead in to a new football season. How do you feel about blowouts and routs? When one team hammers another? And another team just rolls over and says; “Thank you sir may I have another?” While we all want to see a good game, I can feel for a team getting its butt kicked as long as they keep playing and stop making excuses. A bad call by a ref in a tight game can make a difference, but in a 49-0 loss to Monrovia there is a little bit more involved than just a bad call by the Back Judge. I saw a blowout, a long time ago, where one team stopped passing because they have a five touchdown lead in the fourth quarter. Nice right? I thought so, except the team that couldn’t stop the pass couldn’t stop the run either... So the winning team, by running the ball, was accused of running up the score. Note to Fans/Coaches/ Players...And Fans Mostly: If your team gets blown out, stop blaming the other school. If you are a coach or player do something about it. If you are fan, probably best to keep your yap shut and/or just support your team. They feel bad enough as it is. This is football not badminton. This is a game that requires a year’s preparation to play. It requires helmets and pads. It’s not a game for the soft, it exacts a toll, and can be cruel as well as painful. Whining does not become anything to do with football. I coached a lot of bad basketball teams in my youth and generally when we got our Fanview continued to pg 8
This summer we’ve been running a weekly feature on players from local high schools that have made it to the Major Leagues. Just about every school in the Mid-Valley News coverage area has been mentioned. El Monte, Mountain View, Arcadia, Arroyo, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Temple City, Baldwin Park, and Duarte, all had representation. Younger schools like South El Monte and Gabrielino, you cut them some slack. However, one area school that age wise excedes triple digits in years has never had one player advanced to the Major Leagues. Monrovia High School has seen 9 of its alums play professionally, but as of yet none of them have crossed into the bigs. In 1967 Jackie Adams was fifth round selection of the New York Mets (84th overall). Adams, a standout in football as well for the Wildcats, and made it as high as Double-A. An outfielder, Adams made stops in Marion, Mankato, Visalia, Raleigh-Durham, and Memphis in a career that lasted through 1972. His numbers: .228 batting average, 47 home runs, 142 RBIs. Roger Rasmussen was drafted in the 23rd round by the San Francisco Giants in 1972. He played three seasons and compiled a 10-10 record in 21 starts and 35 games overall. A southpaw he made stops in Great Falls, Seattle, and Decatur in career that lasted through the 1974 season. Andre Holmes was drafted in the 9th round by the Cleveland Indians in 1982. An outfielder, Holmes only saw very limited action with Batavia in the New York-Penn League between 1982 and 1983. He only had 12 plate appearances collecting one hit and one walk. Bryan Warner was drafted in the 14th round by the Cleveland Indians in 1994. The previous year the Oakland A’s drafted Warner in the 40th round but he stayed at Glendale College and pegged by the Indians the following year.
Warner’s professional career lasted 14 seasons where he played outfield, first base, and saw time as a pitcher. A left hander he batted .305 in his career with 166 home runs and 891Rbis while making stops at Burlington, Columbus, Kinston, Rio Grande Valley, Salem, Duluth-Superior, and Lansing. He played for the Indians, Rockies, and
Over the course of three seasons he played for the Gulf Coast Tigers, and Oneonta of the New YorkPenn League. In 78 games he batted .192, with four home runs and 17 RBIs. Tim Dorn was drafted in the 14th round by the Seattle Mariners in 2003 out of East Los Angeles College, he played through the 2008 season with the Mariners and
Bryan Warner with the Cleveland Indians
White Sox organizations. He finished playing in 2007 for Lincoln in the Northern League. Herman Dean was drafted in the 26th round by the Detroit Tigers in
Cardinals organizations. Originally, Dean was drafted the Tigers in the 21st round of the 2001 draft, but he didn’t sign. At 6 feet 8 inches 245 pounds Dorn played
Monrovia High School alumni Eddie McKiernan
2001 out of Citrus College. The Dodgers drafted Dean out of high school in 1998 in the 33rd round, but he did not sign.
first base and pitched briefly. His career batting average was .306 with 47 home runs and 170 RBIs as he made stops in
Arizona (with the Mariners instructional squad), Pensacola, Quad Cities, and Southern Illinois. Eddie McKiernan was drafted in the 17th round by the Los Angeles Angels in 2007. McKiernan, who led the Wildcats to a CIF title in 2006, has compiled a 39-37 record a professional pitcher. Converted in 2011 into a starting pitcher, the right hander was released by the Angels and quickly signed to play with Lincoln in the Independent League. After going 6-1 there, he was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks at the start of the summer. Currently he is 6-3 pitching for Visalia in the California League. Currently he is the only Monrovia alumnus still active in professional baseball. Note: Alums A.C. Grable and Eric Stephens though not drafted have played independent baseball. Grable, who also played football for MTown in 2000, played college baseball at Citrus and Mt. Sac and spent the 2010 season with Yuma, Florence, and Edmonton appearing 34 games, driving in 13 runs, with a .288 batting average. Stephens, after playing college ball at East Los Angeles and then Cal State Fullerton, spent two seasons 2010 & 2011 with Washington in the independent Frontier League. His career batting average was .229 with 13 home runs, and 53 RBIs.
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
M-Town and then what? We all know who's going to win the Rio Hondo. It's not open for debate. We also all know who's going to finish last. That my friends is a forgone conclusion. But after that is when it gets interesting. Who takes second, third and fourth? Most people aren't in the La Canada camp and I'm not either. The Spartans might need a couple of years to get back on track with a coach in just his second year. It's the other three schools that are stirring up so much interest. San Marino went 10-2 last year and advanced to the second round of the playoffs but the Titans lost nearly every key player on their roster to graduation including running backs Ryan Wood and Nick Gott along with quarterback Matt Wofford. Andrew Ferraco, who backed up Wofford last year, will now be under center and safety Matt Ceja and running back Tennyson McFarlane are expected to step up. Coach Mike Hobbie and his staff have a done a great job of getting the Titans on track. Temple City started slow but finished fast in 2012 to make the playoffs. The Nicks-Starling and Kanekodo exactly what HC Mike McFarland wants them to do – pound the football. Together they piled up over over 11 yards last year. Both are seniors. Quarterback Nasir Banihani will make his debut at quarterback but he's had a solid spring/summer. Then there's South Pasadena. The Tigers have had winning records the last three seasons and have still missed the playoffs. Martin Konrad always has them in the hunt and this year should be no different. Okay so let's not argue about the league champions, but there will be plenty of arguments as to who secures the other two Rio playoff spots. The Tri-Valley is trouble. We talked about the Montview League last week and how any number of teams could come out on top. The problem for that league is what happens when the playoffs start. Playing in the Northwest Division is no picnic. Have you taken a look at the TriValley League? Nordhoff
Coaching Deans of Area Football El Monte
didn't even win the league last year but still won the Northwest CIF title. And the Rangers have all of the key ingredients back. Quarterback Tanner Workmancheck, running back Taylor Livingston-check, running back Matt Woodcock – check, linebacker Coby Welch-check, receiver Jake Boyd- check, and the list goes on. The Rangers are ready. If anybody can beat Nordhoff, its Bishop Diego who resides in the same league. The Cardinals knocked off the Rangers in late October last year 14-7 but didn't get a chance to repeat the feat when they were beaten by North (Torrance) in the Northwest semi finals. It's in the cards again for Bishop Diego this year with its quarterback returning. In fact the Cardinals have two quarterbacks returning in Anthony Carter and Gabe Molina. They also have two solid running backs in Abel Gonzalez and B.J. Murillo and a great receiving corps led by Nolan Tooley. We might not know who will win the Tri-Valley but we do know this. It will be either Nordhoff or Bishop Diego. In fact that could also be the CIF Final match up. The Mead Indeed Word out of Rosemead is that the Panthers will not be hurt by the transfer of linebacker Matt Henderson. I'm being told that the kid replacing him is better and has been a force since Pop Warner. He played defensive end last year and has the ability to fill all positions. He also plays tight end on offense and has the best hands in the league. He has drawn interest from colleges already, and at FBU camps he made an elite team. His name? They call him Gunny. Real name-Michael Sahagun. So there you go. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tspeterson32@yahoo.com.
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On September 12, 2003, lots of things happened. Some were life changing, much were just the simple every day things of life. People got stuck in traffic, soldiers were fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, students were counting the days until Christmas vacation, a presidential race getting ready to start, and the local teams started playing football. The El Monte Lions won their first season opener since 1999 by taking a 19-7 decision from the La Puente Warriors at McIntosh Field. Back at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium the Temple City Rams were hammering a young Arroyo Knights team 28-14. The Temple City head coach that night was Mike Mooney out of USC. The La Puente head coach that night was Matt Koffler out of USC. You know about
by Joe Torosian
those guys. You might remember that the TC quarterback was Donny Deltiempo or that the El Monte quarterback was Amilcar Archilla. In September of 2003 Larry Hatley was in second year leading the Rosemead Panthers, Gil Ruedaflores was in season number 15 at Alhambra, Keith Jones in a few months would have San Gabriel on the map for the first time in football, Jon Dimalante was running another high power offense
at Arcadia with Audarrius Bailey. El Monte on the other hand was breaking in their fourth head coach since 1999, Joel Sanchez. Arroyo was getting its first glimpse at Jim Singiser, the first new HC to lead the
Knights in three decades. It’s eleven seasons later and everyone else is long gone. Multiple coaches have come and gone, multiple generations have come and gone, but now eleven seasons later just these two remain. Speaking to both of those coaches that season two quotes have come back to me from that time. Sanchez was taking over an El Monte program that didn’t know how to win. When it comes to football culture, there was no football culture at El Monte. There were some sparks in 2003, a near upset of Knights, and a 4-0 start in 2004 but the road for Sanchez and staff was crooked, long, and high. “If you’re going to have a program, the first thing you’ve got to have is your own stadium,” said Sanchez in 2003. For Singiser the road has been just as long, but with different terrain. Arroyo had one continually over the decades. Former H.C. D.J. Mac Kinnon had built a local dynasty that included a playoff appearance every season from 1985 forward (a streak that is still intact today), CIF title appearances, and a CIF title. At the conclusion of his first game Singiser, when told he had a talented team in sophomore quarterback Dominic Salmon and wide receiver Sergio Leon, plus a powerful back in Raul Ramirez, spoke in his gentle explosive manner. “What I have is a bunch Coaching Deans continued to pg 10
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tails kicked it was because of a lack of commitment by my team. At which point, when we were down by thirty on the road, I would tell the opposing coach to keep pressing and using all of his timeouts. I wanted my team to be miserable, I wanted them to experience in a game what the world was really like. Unless you’re a shark, this world will not let you up and it will keep beating you. You have to make a decision to get up and do something about what’s keeping you down. Stop expecting someone else to swim to your rescue, rescue yourself. Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com
January August 14, 30, 2013 TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1340686-31 APN: 5286-034-019 TRA: 003917 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4544 REF: Kyoko Hondo Trust IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 23, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 03, 2013, at 9:00am, Cal-western Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 05, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070476466 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Kyoko Hondo, Trustee and/or Successor Trustee Of The Kyoko Hondo Trust, Udt August 21, 2000, 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: 3348 Jackson Ave Rosemead CA 91770-2232 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: $376,686.35. 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. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.rppsales. com, using the file number assigned to this case 1340686-31. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 02, 2013. (DLPP-431934 08/14/13, 08/21/13, 08/28/13) MID VALLEY NEWS
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TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA11-482497-VF Order No.: 110546619-CABFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BAU A TONG, A SINGLE MAN, AND ANDY L. CHI AND MUI LY TONG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/3/2004 as Instrument No. 04 3128768 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/4/2013 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $377,247.86 The purported property address is: 12432 12434, 12436, 12438 ELLIOTT AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8108-007-022 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware
that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-482497-VF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-482497-VF IDSPub #0054241 8/14/2013 8/21/2013 8/28/2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Wells Cargo Self Storage at 901 W. Service Ave., West Covina, Ca. 91790 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after August 28, 2013 at 11:30 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following. Schirmer, Jennifer Jeff Foster Rivera, Suzanne HERNANDEZ, ARLENE Flye, Steve HENRY JR, WAYNE WILSON, DEVIN E. LOPEZ, JOHN Ontiveros, Charles LAWRENCE, AMEER MARTINEZ, RAUL PORTER, JONATHAN GONZALES, REBECCA LANGE, CHRIS Anaya, Maria Higuera, Claudio QUEVEDO, FEDERICO Diaz, Nichole Guerrero, Georgette Peralta, Ivonne Navarro, Jazmin 08-07-2013, 08-14-2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
Design Review No. 06-13 and Conditional Use Permit No. 11-13
REQUEST:
Design Review No. 06-13 and Conditional Use Permit No. 11-13 for the site configuration and architectural design of a 28,325 square foot office and warehouse building, within 150 feet of a residentially used or zoned property. The property is located at 4304 Temple City Boulevard, on the southeast side of Temple City Boulevard, north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The site is within the M-2 (General Manufacturing) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.040(39) and 17.22.020(A) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
4304 Temple City Boulevard / APN: 8577-006-800 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).
APPLICANT:
Christina Ye American Trucking Co. 1005 Olympic Boulevard Montebello, CA 90640
CONTACT PERSON:
Tien Chu JTHC Planning, Architecture & Engineering 3354 E. Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91107
PROPERTY OWNER:
Union Pacific Railroad Company 1400 Douglas Street, Mail Stop 1690 Omaha, NE 68179
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorically Exempt Section 15332 (Class 32 -- In-Fill Development Projects)
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall East – City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation 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 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on:
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City of El Monte Modification Committee Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
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Design Review No. 05-13
REQUEST:
Design Review No. 05-13 to allow exterior and interior alterations to an existing restaurant. The subject property is located in the MMU (Multi-Mixed Use) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.22.020(D) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
11007 Garvey Avenue/APN: 8566-007-018 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the El Monte Economic Development Department)
Pursuant to law, the Modification Committee hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
Modification No. 14-13
REQUEST:
A Modification to allow a 300 square-foot addition to an existing residence that will exceed the allowable building density regulation. The property is developed with two single-family dwellings and two garages. The property is located in the R-1B (single-family) Residential Zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
5308 Buffington Road/APN: 8541-010-056 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
APPLICANT:
Paul Deppe 1330 Olympic Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90404
APPLICANT:
Maria Nunuz 5308 Buffington Road El Monte, CA 91732
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 1–Existing Facilities)
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
This project is Categorically Exempt (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, August 27, at 5:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation 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 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published and Mailed on:
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
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Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application or the environmental documentation 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 Modification Committee, 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 Modification Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact the Planning Division at (626) 580-2090. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on and mailed on:
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted. APPLICATION:
Revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 03-06
REQUEST:
Revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 03-06 to amend a condition of approval that limits the hours of live entertainment and the serving of alcoholic beverages at an existing restaurant until 12:00. The revision would extend the hours of live entertainment and serving of alcoholic beverages until 1:30 The subject property is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.030(4) of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
11672 E. Ramona Boulevard/APN: 8567-011-019 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the El Monte Economic Development Department)
APPLICANT:
Dos Montanas/DBA El Patio Bar and Grill 11672 E. Ramona Boulevard El Monte, CA 91732
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorical Exemption (Class 1–Existing Facilities)
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
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of football players who need to understand that they are not playing J.V. football anymore, but varsity football. We’ll see.” Countless Mission Valley League titles, a semifinal appearance, a brilliant run of quarterbacks, and a near upset of a state champion team last have confirmed the believers and hushed the critics that thought “His Arroyo Baldness” couldn’t get it done. For the Lions they got the stadium, the next step was making the generations believe. A playoff appearance in 2008 was unfortunately followed by brutal 2009 campaign. From an outsiders perspective if there was ever a time to say it can’t be done, this was the time. Instead 2010, 2011, and 2012 have been some of the most entertaining years in the history of El Monte football. Back to back playoff appearances, its first piece of a league title since 1979, and the emergence of the best running back (Michael Jimenez) and quarterback in school history. Time. Everything in our microwavable world tells us we have to have it now. It needs to come with the flip of a switch, the snap of a finger, or with the spoken word. The truth, however, speaks to something different. Time teaches you don’t pick lotto numbers to get a winner...a character coaches, solid citizens, program builders can’t build, confirm, nor affirm something over night. It takes time. So as the season wears on, as a fan, take notice of 11 seasons and appreciate what you have. Coaches with an “11” on their resume, either in wins or years don’t grow on trees or come ready after 30 seconds in the micro. Appreciate it...Appreciate the time it all takes.
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