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What a blessing to find a community like El Monte and South El Monte come together to help those in need. This all happened on November 16, 2013 on the football field and track of El Monte High School. The event that took place was the first Walk for a Cause. The Emergency Resource Association and the Girls and Boys Club of America are where the donations were desperately needed for this holiday season. This event took place as a gathering of a community inspired by the pastor, Gil De La Rosa of New Hope
Community Church. His passion to change lives, simply by providing the basics necessities we all sometimes take for granted, proved an overwhelming success. Some of those essentials are clothing, food, children’s glasses and maybe just a helping hand to reach out to those families and individuals going through some very rough
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times. Many families walked while some cheered. Others enjoyed some of the many vendors that were there along with businesses that provided helpful information. What made this event so special were the testimonials
of individuals that explained how the Emergency Resource Association ( ERA ) has helped them survive through very difficult times. It was very emotional and heartfelt by all in attendance.
Jefferson Middle School Robotics Teams Qualify for Championship Tournament
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Robotics teams, Catching Fire and 10.0, at Jefferson Middle School have been busy programming robots and preparing for their regional competitions. The teams designed and built versatile Lego robots to complete several tasks/ missions prescribed by First Lego League. In the 2013 Nature’s Fury challenge, teams were to research and discover best possible ways to prepare, stay safe, and rebuild in case of major natural disasters. In one task, for example,
the robot has to gather a scattered family (made of Lego pieces) to a safe place and reunite them. Another task involves saving a supply truck left in the middle of a road and transferring it to a safe corner. Every student on the team gets to program and re-evaluate
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Monrovia Public Library Thanksgiving Bookfeast by Annette Simpson Monrovia
Join us for a feast of books fit for a Pilgrim on Saturday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. There will be stories, a short film and crafts all about the holiday of giving thanks. Snacks will be served. This program is geared to children 4 years old through 5th grade and will be in the Library’s Storytime Room. The Monrovia Public Library is located at 321 South Myrtle Avenue, in Old Town Monrovia’s Library Park. For more information stop by the Youth Services Reference Desk, call (626) 256-8274, or visit our website: www.cityofmonrovia.org/library. Saturday, November 23 Library Storytime Room 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free
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Cloverly Elementary School and La Rosa Elementary Schools’ PTAs are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive and a “Be The Match” National Marrow Donor Drive on Saturday, December 14, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at La Rosa located at 9301 La Rosa Drive in Temple City. To make an appointment to donate blood, visit the blood drive website at www.givelife.org and or call Tiffany Brodbeck at 949-331-7275. Everyone can help save lives!
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen The Whittier Women’s Club held their Twenty First Annual Luncheon and Auction Charity Benefit on Saturday, November 9, 2013. The “Spirit of the Holidays” was held at the Hilton Doubletree in Norwalk with over 200 women attending. A silent auction was held with bids before lunch. A delicious Turkey luncheon was served. Since 1935, club members have continually sought meaningful ways in which to serve the community and improve all women. The proceeds of the auction help to continue that service. Some of the community projects the Whittier Women’s club supports are: Cold Weather Shelter, Discovery Eye Institute, Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention, Wheelchair Foundation, Whittier Public Library, Ronald McDonald House, Operation Smile, just to name a few. On November 11, 2013, VETERAN’S DAY, a very special dedication ceremony of a Blue Star Highway Marker was placed in Constitutional Plaza, located on the southwest corner of Whittier Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard in the City of La Habra. The Blue Star Highway Marker was placed as a tribute to all men and women of the armed forces of America. In 1945, the Garden Clubs of the United States decided to honor all branches of the armed service by creating a plaque that cities could place in special locations. Today, over 250 plaques are found in all parts of the United States. In 1947 Highways 40 and 999 were accepted as the first Blue Star Memorial Highways in California. California now has eighteen dedicated highways. Congratulations to Nancy Bishop and the Year Around Garden Club for their dedication and work in getting this memorial…the first ever for the Arboretum District of Garden Clubs. San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs will hold their annual FALL COUNCIL on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the El Monte Senior Center, 3120 Tyler Avenue, El Monte. Hostess for the Fall Council will be the El Monte Women’s Club. The morning program, “Living With Diabetes” will be presented by Mary Munoz, Kaiser Permanente Hospital. A ‘Shopping Break’ will follow for a visit to the vendors and a catered lunch
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of Thanksgiving turkey. Entertainment for the day will be the traditional Federation Auction, conducted by the DVAC (Domestic Violence Action Coalition). A Thanksgiving Luncheon will take place at the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center, 3120 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Doors will open at 10:00 AM and lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. Suggested donation is $2.00 (60 years of age and over) Transportation is available to El Monte residents 50 and over by calling 626-580-2217. For further information and/or reservations, call the Senior Center at 626-580-2210. El Monte’s Family Adventure Shuttle to Downtown Disney is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2013. The cost of $6.00 per person is for the shuttle ride only. For further information phone the Public Works Department Transportation Services Division at 626580-2217. Do something fun today! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
Weekend Escape The San Antonio Winery by Jo Anne Disney Los Angeles
The San Antonio Winery is a must see historical landmark. It has a rich history that dates back to 1917 with a man by the name of Santo Cambianica. It seems that Santo “left his home in the Northern Italian province of Lombardy to settle in the midst of a bustling ItalianAmerican community in Los Angeles. Here, on Lamar Street, he founded the San Antonio Winery. In hope of good fortune in this new country, Santo dedicated the winery to Saint Anthony, his patron saint.” As records indicate, what saved the winery during Prohibition was Santo’s ability to work with the Catholic Church and produce sacramental wines. And, even though Prohibition has been repealed for many decades, San Antonio Winery still makes “alter wines for religious services.” Also,
history tells us that “since the Winery’s founding, four generations have carried on Santo’s tradition of handcrafting fine wine. In 1938, Santo’s nephew Stefano Riboli refined and expanded his uncle’s company with a spirit of innovation and dedication to quality that has become a hallmark of this family business.” Today, the Riboli Family “farms in Monterey and in Rutherford, Napa Valley.” They also “contract grapes on a long-term basis with partner growers. Vineyard sources included Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara, Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo and Alexander Valley in Sonoma.” Besides wines, one of the best restaurants in L.A. can be found at the San Antonio Winery. Called the Maddalena Restaurant after Maddalena Riboli, this fine
eatery serves up mouth-watering dishes such as fresh pastas, rotisserie chicken, grilled entrees, delicious sandwich plates and robust salads. And fresh crusty Italian bread is included. Also, there are numerous desserts to choose from as well. On my last visit to the restaurant, they had a wonderful jazz group with an amazing sax player. Visitors to the San Antonio Winery are warmly invited to taste wines before purchasing them. And, there is a wine for every taste. The Winery also offers private tours as well. In addition, the Winery has a gift shop with some very unique items, including a variety of specialty gift baskets. The San Antonio Winery is located at 737 Lamar Street in Los Angeles.
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San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership Offers Free LED Holiday Light Exchanges by Andrea M. Miller San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
On Friday, November 22nd, the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP) will launch its Holiday Light Exchange at the Friday Night Family Festival. This event will offer San Gabriel Valley residents that are Southern California Edison customers the opportunity to exchange an old incandescent holiday light string for a new ultra-efficient light string. The event in Monrovia will be the first of nine similar exchanges that will take place at various locations in the San Gabriel Valley during the months of November and December. Friday, Nov. 22, Friday Night Family Festival, City of Monrovia (S. Myrtle Ave./Colorado Blvd.)5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Farmers Market, City of Alhambra (Monterey/Bay State St.), 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, San Gabriel Plaza Park (428 S. Mission Dr.) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Christmas Tree Lighting, Rosemead City Hall (8838 Valley Blvd.) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Farmers Market, Covina Heritage Plaza (444 N. Citrus Ave.), 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting, Claremont Transit Depot (200 W. 1st St)
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5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Holiday Extravaganza, San Dimas Walker House (121 N. San Dimas Ave.) 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Holiday House, El Monte Community Center (3130 Tyler Ave.),10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, Santa’s Holiday Party, Duarte Community Center (1600 Huntington Dr.) 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Longden Robotics Team Excels in Competition by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
Congratulations to Longden Elementary School’s hard working Robotics Team for taking the first place Research Trophy in a recent practice tournament in La Canada. Longden’s team researched this year’s topic, natural disasters, and decided the lack of fresh drinking water is a major concern. Students visited an experimental desalination facility in Hermosa Beach, researched current filtration
technologies, and met with scientists who work in the field of water supply and water resource management. The students’ unique solution was a mobile desalination unit that can be located at the coast, driven to an affected area, and can filter water while on the move. Judges were impressed with Longden’s desalination research project. Longden’s team is comprised of students in grades 4 through 7.
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(Left to right: Kelly Kilmer (Teacher/Advisor) Dominique Bhatti, Laken Baker, Neal Chang, D.J. Reedy (Oak Student), Matthew Wong, Maximillian Bhatti, Team Ambassadors: Devi and Munir Bhatti.
Kiwanis Honors Emperor Elementary School Students Sydney Taylor, Mercy Deng and Andrew Avila by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
based on the desired outcome. In addition, the teams conducted research to find solutions to natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes. Both teams visited the Angeles National Forest headquarters and met a JMS alumnus, Firefighter Ryan Carey. He graciously shared about strategies and technology they use to fight wildfires on a day-to-day basis. The students also visited Caltech’s Seismological Lab, where they learned how seismic waves are detected, the location of the major faults, and how to stay safe during an actual quake.
Robotics teams spent countless hours after school to prepare for their tournaments, in La Canada and the city of Orange. Both teams won trophies at these events and finished in the top 25% among several teams from southern California. In addition, Catching Fire won the Champion’s Award for receiving overall high scores in every area of judging. Both teams qualified to advance to the Championship Tournament that will be held at LEGOLAND on Sunday December 8, 2013. Robotics Coaches: Mrs. Avakian, Ms. Tom, and Mr. Ayad
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The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School. Accompanying the students were Emperor teacher Mary Ann Parrille. Sydney is 11 years old and in Miss Parrille’s class. She has a younger brother and enjoys dancing, violin, sleepovers, reading Percy Jackson books, kittens, writing, and Pandas. Sydney said, “The best things about Emperor are creating memories, the good teachers, and making good freinds.” The best thing that ever hap-
pened was getting her cat Percy. Personal goals are to build a treehouse, be a good dancer, read lots of books, and always be a good friend. Mercy is 11 years old and in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. She has a brother and sister and enjoys swimming, reading, learning new things, minecraft, piano and violin, legos, knitting, sewing, and running. Mercy said, “The best things about Emperor are making new friends, teaching and being a mentor to first graders, and doing projects.” The best thing that ever happened was be-
ing baptized at her church. Personal goals are to build a lego factory, do her best in school even if she does not get straight A’s, improver her reading comprehension skills, and become a better writer. Andrew is 12 years old and in Mr. Giangregorio’s class. He enjoys drawing, building and painting models, football and baseball, scouting, and music. Andrew said, “The best things about Emperor are the amazing teachers, the wonderful Kiwanis continued on page 9
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‘Town Tweets’ by Joe Castillo
Rest in Peace? …. Savannah Memorial Cemetery in Rosemead has gone brown. After having its back-out value vandalized in August, the Cemetery has elected to turn off its water thereby saving the cost of water and maintenance. And now nearly 3 months later, the historic cemetery is showing the effects of its own forced drought. The pioneer cemetery was recognized as a California Historic Landmark in 2012, but today it looks more like it did in the late 1800’s. California is experiencing one of the worst droughts in its history. A dry spring turned into a drier summer and now the entire state is in the throes of a major drought. No rain is in the forecast for November, and who know what December will bring. Whereas, it’s true that we can’t predict the weather or even when it will rain, water conservation needs to be practiced by residents, commercial businesses and municipalities. But to turn off all water sources before other means of conservation have been attempted, is the first hint of panic. A cemetery is the final resting place for those buried on its premises. It is a place where one would want to spend one’s eternal life, a place where family and friends can come and pay their final respects, pray silently and reminisce undistracted. It should be a solemn place, a place of thoughts and private moments. But when a cemetery looks as dead as those who are interred within, then the whole purpose of the cemetery is defeated. If you are concerned about the future of Savannah, contact the cemetery and ask about the brown grass. A general meeting will be held on January 11, 2014 at 10:00AM, so if you are interested in finding out what’s happening, plan on attending the meeting and speaking your thoughts or calling (626) 287-4838 for more information. The cemetery belongs to you; its future is in your hands….. San Gabriel Infrastructure …. New improvements to the San Gabriel infrastructure are set to take place in 2014. One of the biggest improvements is the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and Mission Road. For years this intersection was an accident ready to happen. With no dedicated turn lights on either Mission or San Gabriel Boulevard, poor lighting and
increased traffic volume, the increased risk in traffic accidents was always on the brink of acceleration. Now improvements will be made to add a right turn lane from eastbound Mission Road to southbound San Gabriel. Dedicated left turn lanes will be added to provide a safer turn for drivers and improve traffic flow. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2014. Even though it’s a small project, I guess the City Without a Plan could possibly be called the City with a Small Plan….
BOSCO Tech to Host Open House by Karen Krynen Rosemead
Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) will host its Open House on Sunday, November 24, 2013, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Prospective students and their families can tour the school’s extensive appliedscience technology labs where unmanned aerial vehicles and competitive programmed robots will be featured. Laboratory science displays and engineering demonstrations will also be
available for viewing. “Selecting the right high school is a very important decision for a young person,” said Bosco Tech Principal Xavier Jimenez. “We encourage elementary and middle school students to visit our campus and explore the programs we offer. Bosco Tech is known for its rigorous STEM program. In addition, the school offers a complete range of extracurricular and athletic programs
to offer a complete, wellrounded high school experience.” The school’s clubs and athletic teams will host displays across the campus. The award-winning Royal Techman marching band will provide musical entertainment and an assortment of food will be available for purchase. The Alumni Association will host a breakfast for all alumni prior to the Open House at 11 a.m.
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San Gabriel Valley Families Help Needy Kids A Reason to Smile by Ellie Graves San Gabriel Valley
Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary, Operation Christmas Child Collects Shoebox Gifts for Children Overseas during National Collection Week—Nov. 18–25 This holiday season, San Gabriel Valley residents are joining millions of people across the U.S. and around the world to fill empty shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for 9.8 million impoverished children. During Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18–25, seven collection sites in the San Gabriel Valley area will receive the packed boxes. The shoebox gifts are then processed, prepared and de-
livered to suffering children in more than 100 countries using whatever means necessary—trains, airplanes, boats, elephants, bikes and even dog sleds. “I love knowing that God uses the gifts I fill with love to reach a precious child, and their family and friends, with the love of God.” – Melissa Everett, Prayer Coordinator for the Operation Christmas Child San Gabriel Valley Team. This year, San Gabriel Valley residents hope to contribute 22,700 gifts to the global collection goal of 9.8 million gift-filled shoeboxes. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected more than 100 million
shoebox gifts and delivered them to needy children. Anyone can participate in Operation Christmas Child. The time to pack a shoebox gift is now! For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, or to find the nearest drop-off site, call (909) 364-9911 or visit samaritanspurse.org. Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse, headed by Franklin Graham, is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Through simple gifts and a message of hope, children learn they are loved and not
forgotten. For many of these children, the shoebox gift will be the first gift they have ever received. A year-round, online giving tool also conveniently allows anyone to build a box. By visiting the project’s website at samaritanspurse. org, participants can select a child’s age and gender, shop through an online selection of gifts, virtually “pack” an empty shoebox, and finish it off by writing a note of encouragement. Operation Christmas Child volunteers will pack the shoebox gifts and ship them on behalf of the donors. Using special tracking Reason to Smile continued on page 9
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The Peterson Principal By Tim Peterson
I’m not right all the time. But contrary to popular belief I’m not wrong every time either. This week I hit a few and biffed a few in the first round of the playoffs. Some games that I thought would be slam dunks turned out to be blown lay-ups and while others turned out to be real jams. Here’s how it played out. Southeast Division Games I Missed: Santa Fe 31 Diamond Ranch 28 – C’mon who didn’t miss this one? Hacienda League champ Diamond Ranch was riding a seven game winning streak and was facing a team that had to beat Cal just to finish third in the Del Rio. The banged up Chiefs lost to El Rancho by 32 points! This had 42-7 D-Ranch written all over it. Whoops! Diamond Bar 63 Downey 29- Downey, although they struggled at times, were still the CIF champs and still had Jorge Reyna and Justin Huff. Diamond Bar had problems against solid Southeast teams like Norwalk and Diamond Ranch, but the O got it done. You have to be impressed with the Brahmas resiliency. D-Bar fans won’t like this but I’m leaning La Serna Friday night. Games I Hit: I nailed the rest of the Southeast including Muir over La Mirada and Los Altos over Paramount. (A lot of people liked Paramount.) I’m not sure who I like in the Muir-Los Altos contest this week. I’ll just say I liked what I saw from the Fighting Ziolas. Mid-Valley Division Games I Missed: Schurr 29 Viewpoint 7 – My apologies to Coach Marco Ramirez. I didn’t think a second place, 5-5 Almont team could go on the road and beat an 8-2 team. Great defensive effort. The Spartans are catching fire at the right time. Pomona 45 Rosemead 14 – A Red Devil win didn’t surprise me but a Red Devil rout did. I didn’t think the Panther defense would allow that many points. Montebello 24 Northview 17 – Again a pick-em game but I had Northview. Good win for the Oilers. Games I Hit: I picked all the rest of the winners in the Mid-Valley but I’d be lying if I said I had Arroyo 56-53. Where did all those points come from? Northwest Division Games I Missed: Duarte 27 Maranatha 17- I
didn’t think the Falcons could hold Maranatha to 17 points. Torrance 42 Azusa 20 – No way a 5-5 team from the Pioneer beats Montview League champ Azusa by three touchdowns...yeah I biffed it.
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Arroyo Outlasts Baldwin Park by Joe Torosian El Monte
Games I Hit: I hit the rest in the Northwest but that’s not hard to do when you have teams like Nordhoff, Oak Park and Bishop Diego in the Division. Here’s a hint. Pick the Tri-Valley League. That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com
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“53 points, never looked so good to me,” said Arroyo Head Coach Jim Singiser after his Knights defeated the Baldwin Park Braves,
56-53, on Friday night at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium in the first round of the CIF Southeast Division playoffs. The Knights would
overcome an early 13-0 deficit and the lead would change hands before Arroyo eventually wore the Braves down with three fourth quarter touchdowns. Leading the way was the local version of “The Legion of Boom”; quarterback Nathan Coto (365yds passing, 140yds rushing), Randy Amezcua (102yds, 3Tds), and Nico Lozano (4 catches/153yds). For Baldwin Park it again was senior quarterback Michael Moran (348yds passing, 5Tds), but he had help from super sophomore Malik Abston who rushed for 228 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. The Braves finish 2013 campaign 7-4 after going 0-10 in 2012. The Knights have now won 10 straight games, they are 10-1 and headed to Schurr next week. The Spartans were victorious at Viewpoint on Friday night. A victory would put Arroyo in the semifinals for the first time since 2004.
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Baldwin Park Braves (7-3) at Arroyo Knights (9-1) The Braves have not stopped a competent offense this entire season, we don’t think they’ll do it at Bergstrom the first week of the playoffs. Prediction: Arroyo 45 Baldwin Park 27
Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (5-5) at Monrovia Wildcats (9-1)
A year ago, this was a show with everything but Yul Brynner. Now? It’s Grease 2. Prediction: Monrovia 52 Sierra Canyon 15
Rosemead Panthers (8-2) at Pomona Red Devils (9-1)
The Red Devils have lived 2013 in the fast lane, the Panthers are just a little more battle hardened.Prediction: Rosemead 23 Pomona 20
Northwest Division Playoffs Gabrielino 56 El Monte 28
The Eagles are a great story, but the Saints are looking to go the distancePrediction: San Dimas 49 Gabrielino 7 Valley Christian Crusaders (4-6) at La Puente Warriors (7-3)
If Jacob Tovar is healthy, YES. If Jacob Tovar is not healthy, NOPE.Prediction: Valley Christian 28 La Puente 21
Duarte Falcons (6-4) at Maranatha Minutemen (8-2) Definite shootout potential. Falcons can match the Minutemen talent for talent, but sometimes they are prone to the killer penalty. Go with Natha.Prediction: Maranatha 31 Duarte 24
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Northeast Division Playoffs St. Monica Mariners (3-7) at Rio Hondo Prep Kares (9-1) Note to the Kares: Join the Northwest Division. Prediction: Rio Hondo Prep 58 St. Monica 6
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FANVIEW By Joe Torosian “You think the whole world revolves around you and your money Mr. Potter, well it doesn’t!”---George Bailey I love the NFL. Soon though football will be gone. Constitutional Clergy, Suits, and CYA in a few years will take this game far far away from where it is now. In fifteen years when a yellow flag is thrown an official will walk to midfield, flip his microphone, and say: “Personal Foul: ‘Owie’ by the defense. 15-yards, automatic first down, and a Saturday course in “Politeness” for number 57.” I don’t want to be Nostradamus on this, but I have a hunch its going to look something like this. The NFL is violent and steps should be taken to protect the players. Yet like almost every “do-something” situation, when something is rashly done it only worsens a situation instead of improving it. I think high schools should do whatever needs to be done to protect the players. I also think some high schools should drop football completely if they are always scrambling to get a coach from one season to a next. A quality football coach is not just someone who develops a game plan, a weight training program, or works with the boosters to raise money. A quality football coach teaches the fundamentals. The same fundamentals that keep players from serious injury. Head up, eyes open, shoulders...basic stuff. High School programs in constant flux can’t always provide that kind of coach, especially when they are reaching out to hire a walkon. So programs need to be dropped in some places. And, this is tough thing to write, but it should not be left solely up to the individual schools to decide if they are going to drop football or not. CIF as the governing body should have a say, and so should the other schools in the league the team in question plays in. I believe something else at the Division I level of college football. With the amount of money being invested in scholarships it becomes professional football. You might not want to believe it, but it is. As a player signs a letter of intent, he should also sign a form declaring that he is in sound mind and knows exactly what he is signing up for. The same should be done at the NFL level.
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Hypocrisy is brutal, especially when a retired athlete says he didn’t know there would be lingering consequences. That doesn’t wash. Then when Constitutional Clergy gets involved things only become worse because everyone comes down with bad case of CYA, which activates the Suits to start cutting their losses. ...Football is in trouble. Enjoy it while it lasts. Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe on twitter @ joet13b Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:PM) at www.midvalleyradio.net
Monrovia Stays on Track by Steven Mercado Monrovia
The Monrovia Wildcats won their 13th consecutive Mid-Valley Division CIF playoff game on Friday night with a 62-10 victory over the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers at Monrovia High School. The three time defending champs were led by running back Kurt Scoby’s 14 carries for 198 yards and 5 touchdowns, including two 62-yard bursts. Scoby tied his season-high in touchdowns (which he earned against Arcadia in their second game of the season) with ease, bursting through the gaps in the defense. With a 41-10 halftime score, the Wildcats never looked back and scored three more touchdowns in the second half to bury the Trail Blazers. Monrovia running backs Darione Jones added a pair of touchdowns and sophomore Kameron Johnson scored another to round out the scoring. “Our offensive line played great, opening up some large holes for our run game. [Sierra Canyon] is a good football team, but they didn’t have numbers; the guys playing on the
Monrovia’s Kurt Scoby. Photo by Steven Mercado
O-line were also playing Dline. They were tired and we took advantage of that,” said Monrovia Head Coach Ryan Maddox.
The Wildcats face Montebello next week. A victory would send Monrovia to the divisional semifinals for the sixth consecutive year.
Duarte Wins at Maranatha by Cory Kwok Pasadena
The Duarte Falcons secured a first round Northwest Division victory over the Maranatha Minutemen, 27-17, on Friday night at Maranatha High School in the CIF playoffs. Duarte’s Jordan Johnson scored on a two yard run with 2:38 remaining and Adam Moline helped clinch the victory shortly thereafter with a red zone interception for the Falcons. The win was Duarte’s first Duarte continued its late season run, by swarming the Minutemen and holding them to just 17. Photo Gary Lee in the postseason since It was also the team’s fourth closes out Maranatha’s first The Falcon victory snapped defeating L.A. Baptist (Now straight win and improved season under new HC Jude a six game Minutemen winHeritage Christian) in 2008. them to 7-4 overall. The loss Oliva with an 8-3 record. ning streak.
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Citrus College Dental Assistant Program Earns Seven-Year Accreditation Status by Paula Green Glendora
Citrus College’s Registered Dental Assisting Program has been accredited for another seven years by the American Dental Association, earning praise for effectively demonstrating positive student achievement outcomes and maintaining its upward trend in program completion. The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) granted Citrus College – which has been offering the dental assistant program since 1966 – with an accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements,” meaning that the program achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation. “Our dental program has enjoyed a long-standing reputation for excellence in the dental community since its inception almost 50 years ago,” said Superintendent/ President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. “It has taken great work to get to this point, and I congratulate the faculty and staff for receiving this outstanding valida-
tion of their efforts from the Commission.” The evaluation of the program was conducted earlier this year by a CODA committee, which noted in its report that Citrus College has seen positive student achievement trends and is working to identify how to increase course completion rates and student retention. The visiting committee praised the college for making enhancements to its program based on student achievement and data collected, including instituting student counseling and support recommendations for those who demonstrate low assessment test scores; developing an alternative part-time program; and developing assessment tools to identify those students who are at risk of not completing the dental assisting program. “With the employment rate for graduates of the college’s dental program at 85 percent, it speaks volumes about the high quality education that we are providing,” said Susan M.
Keith, president of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees. “I want to commend our dental faculty and staff for maintaining such a well-respected dental assisting program at Citrus College, for continually building on its success, and for identifying creative ways to strengthen the program as we continue to be a College of Completion.” There are currently approximately 55 students in the Citrus College Registered Dental Assisting Program, which graduates between 25 and 35 students annually. The program is presented in four, eight-week modules that prepare students for the Dental Assistant National Board Examination and the California State RDA Exam, which are taken when students graduate and receive a Certificate of Achievement. Citrus College’s average pass rate on the State Board Exam is 100 percent on the written exam and 93 percent on the practical exam – the state average is 80 percent.
November 20, 2013
Rio Hondo College Launches New App by Valerie E. Martinez Whittier
Information on everything from Academic Counseling to the Veterans Service Center is now available in one convenient, streamlined and pocket-sized place – on any smart phone or tablet. The new Rio Hondo College app, which launched this fall, contains hours and contact information for several student services, a calendar for campus programs and events, College resources such as AccessRio and Rio Café, and – most importantly to many commuters – a feature that locates where a student parked his or her car. The app is part of the Student Mental Health Awareness and Support Program, which was created with a $245,000 grant from the California Mental Health Services Authority. The grant, which is being dispersed over two years, has funded wellness education workshops, online access to social service referrals, peerto-peer mentoring programs, and mental health awareness events. “The Rio Hondo College
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November 20, 2013 TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-543564-JB Order No.: 1394263 (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued 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 t rustee 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ELVIRA T. DE VERA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 5/25/2006 as Instrument No. 061151545 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/20/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $364,629.19 The purported property address is: 2661 MILLET AVENUE, EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8103-027-012 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 N otice of S ale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 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 t rustee: CA-13-543564-JB . 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 t rustee 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 t rustee, 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 m ortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 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-13-543564-JB IDSPub #0057710 11/20/2013 11/27/2013 12/4/2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA10-413612-TC Order No.: 100783776-CABFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): NORMA A ESPINOZA A MARRIED WOMAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/26/2007 as Instrument No. 20070164430 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/11/2013 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $335,132.47 The purported property address is: 1045 FARMER AVE, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8119-007-065 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
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:
Conditional Use Permit No. 20-13 and Modification No. 19-13
REQUEST:
Conditional Use Permit No. 20-13 to allow on automotive repair, smog check, automotive repair shop and an auto dealership in an existing building and allow a Modification No. 19-13 to establish a multiple tenant building, with a total of four (4) tenant spaces and a vehicle display area. The site is within the MMU (Mixed/Multi Use) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.040(9), (11) and (16) and Section 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Modification Committee Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
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. 24-13
REQUEST:
A Modification to construct a 603 square-foot open patio attached to a residence in a C-2 (Retail Commercial) zone. The subject property is improved with one single family residence on a 6,350 square-foot parcel located in the C-2 (Retail Commercial) Zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.20 of the El Monte Municipal Code.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
4724 Santa Anita Avenue /APN: 8570-006-011 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
PROPERTY LOCATION:
2406 Durfee Avenue / APN: 8108-012-011 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).
APPLICANT:
APPLICANT:
Jose Andrade 2406 Durfee Ave El Monte, CA 91732
Wing Zhou 1333 Wesleyan Avenue Walnut, CA 91789
OWNER:
CONTACT PERSON:
Jose Andrade 2406 Durfee Ave El Monte, CA 91732
Hau Zhang B 1333 Wesleyan Ave Walnut, CA 91789
PROPERTY OWNER:
Jose Andrade 2406 Durfee Ave El Monte, CA 91732
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
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, December 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorically Exempt Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities)
PLACE OF HEARING:
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, December 3, 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 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.
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:
Wednesday,November 20, 2013
11-20-2013
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
Published on and mailed on:
Wednesday November 20, 2013
11-20-2013
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City of El Monte Modification Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modification Committee Secretary
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Principal, the fun assemblies, parties, and activities, and the character building qualities.” The best thing that ever happened was wining 3rd place in the Coastal America Ocean Art Contest. He also met President George Bush, Sylvia Earle, and Jim Toomey in Washington DC. Personal goals are to build an eco-friendly park for Temple City that contained an aquarium, a nature center, and pond. Also he would like to make his time at Emperor last longer, get a scholarship to a good college, travel the world, become a better artist, and make a animated film. Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their award. Their photo will also be published in Temple City Life, Mid Valley News, Temple City Tribune, and displayed in the Temple City Unified School District lobby. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanis.org.
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Page 10 TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 13-23722, APN: 8578-007-042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: Steve Barron and Angelina Barron, Husband and Wife Duly Appointed Trustee: Law Offices Of Les Zieve Deed of Trust recorded 6/28/2007 as Instrument No. 20071552168 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:11/27/2013 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $291,885.06 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3708 BALDWIN AVENUE 9 EL MONTE , CA 91731 Described as follows: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: A) ALL UNDIVIDED 1/16™ INTEREST IN LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 38281, IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 939, PAGES 13 AND 14 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT THEREFROM UNITS 1 THROUGH 16 AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED JULY 29,1980 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 80-719049, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. B) UNIT 9 AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO
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ABOVE, INCLUDING ANY EASEMENTS APPORTIONMENT DESCRIBED ON SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN. A.P.N #.: 8578-007042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. 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) 8489272 or visit this Internet Web site www. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 13-23722. 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.Dated: 10/21/2013 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com Christine O’Brien, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 8999 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2013. MID VALLEY NEWS
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA09-235176-ED Order No.: 090033253-CAGTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial 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): JOSE HERNANDEZ, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 6/2/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1213620 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/27/2013 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $558,461.72 The purported property address is: 2810 CONSOL AVE NO 1, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8105-002-049 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Commission
AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE
THE ACTION PLAN
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
INFORMATION AVAILABLE:
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. nd
APPLICATION:
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REQUEST:
A proposed revision to a previously approved Lot Division and Design Review for the development of the El Monte Gateway development project. The proposed revision is to make minor changes in the entitlements consistent with the El Monte Gateway Specific Plan to accomplish the following: a. Increase the total number of market-rate rental housing units by six (6) for a total aggregated number of proposed market-rate rental housing units to three hundred fifty three (353) for the market-rate portion of the Gateway Project; and b. Decrease the total number of parking spaces by seventy eight (78) for a total aggregated number of proposed parking spaces of seven hundred and five (705) for the entire Gateway Project; and c. Temporarily relocate the two baseball fields to an alternate location within the City for the duration of the project construction period.
Revision to Lot Division No. 708 and Design Review No. 02-13
The subject property is located in the SP-1 (El Monte Gateway Specific Plan) zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapters 16.12, 17.22, and 17.80 of the El Monte Municipal Code. PROPERTY LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
3563 Santa Anita Avenue/APNs: 8578-017-907, 908, 909, 913, 915 and 8578-018-902, 908, 915, 916, 918, 919, 921, and 923. The 14.31 acre project site is generally located on the western side of Santa Anita Avenue, approximately 240 feet north of Ramona Boulevard, and approximately 300 feet south of Valley Mall (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division). City of El Monte 11333 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731
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 800-280-2832 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-09-235176-ED . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-09-235176ED IDSPub #0057846 11/6/2013 11/13/2013 11/20/2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
AM E N D E D P U B L I C N O T I C E R E G AR D I N G T H E S U B S T AN T I AL A M E N D M E N T T O T H E E l M O N T E 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 AC T I O N P L A N
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION TO:
November 20, 2013
Grapevine Advisors 24440 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302
When a substantial change (i.e. adding an activity, canceling an activity or redirecting funds) is proposed to the City Action Plan, the City requires that the public be notified and a Public Hearing be held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed substantial changes. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to concerned members of the public that the City of El Monte is proposing to amend its 2013-2014 One-Year Action Plan. If approved, the proposed amendment will allocate up to $131,253 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to a homeless service provider to pay for emergency shelter and transitional housing operation and rehabilitation costs. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT:
Addendum No. 1 & 2 to the Previously Certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2005121046). Tuesday, December 3, 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:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
The City of El Monte encourages citizen participation in the planning process. A Public Hearing to solicit input from interested citizens regarding this proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2013-2014 One Year Action Plan will be held on December 17, 2013, 6:30 p.m. at the El Monte City Council Chambers, located at 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, City Hall East, El Monte, California. A copy of the report is on file and available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office at the address noted below Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
JHC-Acquisitions, LLC, 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614
DATE AND HOUR:
The City of El Monte is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Shelter/Solutions Grant (ESG) funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a condition to receiving these funds, each year the City must submit to HUD a One-Year Action Plan that explains how the City intends to invest these federal funds toward meeting its community development, and affordable housing needs.
El Monte City Clerk’s Office, City Hall East, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA El Monte Housing Division, City Hall West, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA
Written comments will be accepted at the El Monte Housing Division at the address listed above until 5:00 PM, December 16, 2013. NOTE:
It is the intention of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. The City of El Monte will attempt to accommodate attendees in every reasonable manner. Please contact Diane Cotto at least 72 hours prior to the above scheduled public hearing to establish need and to determine if additional accommodation is feasible.
CITY CONTACT:
For more information, call Diane Cotto, Housing Consultant for the City of El Monte Economic Development Department, at (626) 580-2080, or via e-mail at dcotto@ElMonteca.gov.
NOTICE DATE:
November 18, 2013
PUBLISHED:
November 20, 2013
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013211613. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MH MACHINE WORKS, 2319 TROY AVENUE UNIT 5, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Registered Owner(s): ENRIQUE HIDALGO, 112344 LIME PL, CHINO, CA 91710. This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on OWNER. Notice – This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11.20.2013, 11.27.2013, 12.04.2013, 12.11.2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013227204. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MODERN AMERICAN EXPRESSIONS, 5106 N BURTON AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL,CA 91776, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ANA ESPINOSA RYDMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 5106 N BURTON AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ESPINOSA PHOTOGRAPHY, 5106 N BURTON AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL,CA 91776, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ESPINOSA RYDMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 5106 N BURTON AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, RYDMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 5106 N BURTON AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL,CA 91776, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Registered Owner(s): ANA MARIA ESPINOSA RYDMAN, 5106 N BURTON AVENUE, SANGABRIEL, CA 91776. This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on OWNER. Notice – This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of the statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11.20.2013, 11.27.2013, 12.04.2013, 12.11.2013 MID VALLEY NEWS
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ARIES The Sun is rising on a fascinating future at the start of the week. You have a bizarre sense of double vision: You see yourself in the present and, simultaneously, you see where you want to be. TAURUS The static electricity might become unbearable on Monday. Everyone’s inadvertently shocking everyone else. In a different mood you’d find this funny, but now it’s driving you crazy.
"POP CULTURE" ACROSS 1. “The buck _____ here” 6. Augment 9. Like a jury unable to agree 13. Orca, e.g. 14. *Photographs in text messages 15. Wiser 16. Buddhist who has attained nirvana 17. Australian runner 18. Sign of life 19. *Movie host 21. *Like popular TV genre 23. Hot springs resort 24. Ski lift 25. Sensitive subject to some 28. Delhi wrap 30. Boredom 35. “____ Free” (1966) 37. *What a judge does on “Top Chef” 39. Straight muscles 40. Continental currency 41. Iron Age priest 43. Churn 44. Make more attractive 46. Major European river 47. “Fool me ____, shame on you” 48. Rodent and name of outdoor gear maker 50. Fungal spore sacs 52. Articulate 53. Coffin along with stand 55. Mozart’s “L’___ del Cairo” 57. *One Direction, e.g. 61. *Modern book 65. Architectural projection 66. Jelly-like stuff 68. *”Say Yes to the Dress” target 69. Calyx part 70. Emergency responder 71. Saint _____ of Rome 72. *American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest 73. Unidentified John 74. City in Belgium
DOWN 1. Go to and fro 2. Through, to a poet 3. Pearl Harbor location 4. Surveyor’s maps 5. Arrangements 6. D’Artagnan’s weapon of choice 7. *Kourtney and Khloé’s sister 8. Beyond suburbs 9. Drag 10. Tangerine and grapefruit hybrid 11. Egg holder 12. *Multi-shaded Christian 15. Merciful one 20. Talked like a sheep 22. *”The Biggest Loser” isn’t supposed to do it a lot 24. Like a noble dignitary 25. At right angles to ship or plane 26. Known for its common red casing 27. Computer message 29. Like pink steak 31. Audition tape 32. *They’re on an iPhone screen 33. Carthage’s ancient neighbor 34. *From Disney to pop star 36. “Cheers” regular 38. *The Jonas bros 42. Interior designer’s focus 45. Cricket penalty 49. Sn, on periodic table 51. First-aid item 54. Bordered 56. Frustration, in print 57. *One of Miami Heat’s “Big Three” 58. Filling treat 59. Pitiful puppy cries 60. *”Teen ____” mag (1967-2007) 61. Besides 62. Have supper 63. Original garden? 64. R in RIP 67. Rock music style
GEMINI You’re thinking like a serious philosopher on Monday -- although you’re trying not to bore anyone. You like being around people who are nothing like you, who don’t see things the same way, who’ve had different experiences than you’ve had. CANCER The disconnect you sense on Monday is particularly annoying because you can tell that this other person is in the mood to talk; you’re just striking out on the specifics. LEO James Joyce once said, ‘Nations have their ego, just like individuals.’ This resonates on Monday because the power struggle at hand seems to have the gravity of international conflict, even though it’s really just about you and someone else not seeing eye to eye. VIRGO You are brilliant at finding ways to be constructive even as you’re cleaning house, redoing the plan, experimenting.. LIBRA Love is life,’ wrote the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy -- and it rings true. It’s hard to think of a better definition of life, especially this week. SCORPIO ’A family in harmony will prosper in everything,’ so says a Chinese proverb. By this rule, there’s not much prosperity on the horizon at the start of the week, because matters in the family realm are anything but harmonious. SAGITTARIUS You get things the first time around on Monday. Others need the basics explained again and again -- by which point, you’re totally bored. CAPRICORN No matter how flawless a sales pitch seems on Monday, now is probably not the time. (In fact, the more flawless it seems, the more wary you should be. AQUARIUS You are drawn toward someone like a moth toward a flame on Monday -- although chances are, this attraction isn’t going to end with you burning to a crisp. PISCES It’s important to schedule time for sitting in movie theaters and thinking about nothing at all. Thursday and Friday are upside down and bizarre, but the weekend is extremely normal.
WEBB'S RULES PLAYING BRIDGE by Eugene R. Webb With 13 Points or more, open the bid; Usually you’ll be glad you did. Now pick the suit that is stronger; Bid one with five cards or longer. With a four card major, one club is best; Knowing the rules, you won’t have to guess. With sixteen to eighteen points, one no trump is ok; With twenty-two points, two is what you say. Now the opponent opens, which means trouble; If my partner has an open bid, then he’ll double. But if he doesn’t and has cards that are mixed; Then he must pass with less points than six. But if my partner’s count is six points to ten; Then he can bid once but never again. Now if he has eleven to twelve points, that’s nice; For now he can bid not only once but twice. If my partner has thirteen points, he’ll make game; We must remember there’s no two hands the same. Keep in mind it’s game that you’re going for; With a major (heart or spade) the count is four. Sometimes it’s good to keep the bidding alive; For a minor (club or diamonds) the count is five. But no trump (highest) is heavenly; And you only need to bid to three. Also note that the bidders are winners, so they say; But I can tell you I haven’t always found it that way.
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