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El Monte Treasurer Hurt in Collision by Mid Valley News Staff El Monte
El Monte’s City Treasurer, Jerry Velasco, was seriously injured in a car crash on November 7, Thursday night, according to police. The accident occurred sometime after 8:30 p.m. on Lower Azusa Road and Cogswell Road. El Monte Police Sgt. Richard Luna said “two vehicles were involved in the collision.” El Monte Police Lt. Ben Lowry said, “the cause of the crash hasn’t been determined. But he added that the two drivers didn’t show any signs or symptoms of intoxication.” Apparently
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both drivers claimed they had a green light. Lt. Lowry said the woman driving the SUV refused medical treatment. The woman driver of the SUV was “28-year old Ashley Thorpe of Fontana, who was “driving with a suspended license.” Mr. Velasco was taken to Los Angeles county USC Medical Center and according to Mayor Andre Quintero, he “was in the hospital’s intensive care unit and may require surgery. Update: We just received word at press time that Mr. Velasco is out of intensive care but remains hospitalized. Here at the Mid Valley News, we are keeping Mr. Velasco and his family in our prayers. We wish him a speedy recovery.
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SGV Purse Drive Brings Awareness to Domestic Violence by Valerie Martinez El Monte
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To commemorate October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, along with the effort in El Monte, City Councilwoman Victoria Martinez led the way in organizing five neighboring cities to join in the collection of purses and toiletries. Mayor MaryAnn Lutz of Monrovia and Councilwomen Angelica Garcia of South El Monte, Sandra Armenta of Rosemead, Cynthia Sternquist of Temple City and Monica Garcia of Baldwin Park also contributed to this effort. Each of their cities passed a resolution declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and collected resources at their city halls to benefit families in their own communities. Together they collected over 300 purses and hundreds of toiletry items. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the purses and toiletries from El Monte, South El Monte and Rosemead were delivered to SPIRITT Family Services, which serves these communities. SPIRITT Family Services provides vital social services
Local elected officials and representatives from SPIRITT Family Services assist with the drop-off of purses and toiletries received during a drive to benefit domestic violence survivors and their families. From left is, SPIRITT Executive Director Elvia Torres, City of South El Monte Councilwoman Angelica Garcia, SPIRITT Director of Program Operations Angelica Taheri and SPIRITT Intake/Case Manager Roxana Maselli.
including counseling, mental health, support groups, family activities and non-violent relationship enrichment support. Items collected in Monrovia, Temple City and Baldwin Park will go to domestic violence shelters in
their cities. besides a place to keep her Women escaping abusive wallet ; it can hold snacks relationships often leave in for her child, medicine, a a hurry, grabbing their keys phone and all the daily items and kids as they flee. Many she needs to get by. In some do not take their purses. ways, it gives her a sense “A woman’s Domestic Violence continued on page 6 purse is many things
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Any day is a great day to fly the flag, but on special occasions, such as Veterans Day, it is important to fly the flag in honor of our veterans. Hope that you had your flag flying proudly. Wrapping up the month long Clothing Collection Drive in support of Domestic Violence Awareness month (October), a Press Conference was held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center. With more than a dozen collection locations within the San Gabriel Valley, a total of 278 bags (30 gallon bags/8346 gallons) were collected from many organizations and the Women’s Clubs of Arcadia, El Monte, La Crescenta and South Pasadena. This is the 11th year that Congresswoman Judy Chu has conducted the clothing drive and now welcomes Congresswoman Grace Napolitano as a partner/sponsor as well as Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Items collected will be distributed to Asian Pacific Woman’s Center, Haven House, House of Ruth, San Gabriel Valley Center and YWCA – WINGS. Domestic violence is a tragedy in any home and fortunately there are now many programs, not only for the survivors, but also programs for prevention, starting with school age children. In 2008 The Covina Woman’s Club Domestic Violence Awareness Coalition (DVAC) was established by Kim Plater and Alice Slaughter, former policewomen, as the result of the violent murder of a victim of domestic violence. Donations and fundraising help to provide many needed items for the women and children in shelters and also include toys for the children at Christmas. All members are volunteers. DVAC meets the third Monday of every month at the Covina Woman’s Club, 128 San Jose, Covina. For further information contact: kimplater@aol. com. On Monday, October 13, 2014 Denise Bressler and her husband Larry were murdered by a family member at their home in Pasadena. Larry, a well know chef and instructor at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pasadena and Director of Operations at Chefs Center of California in Pasadena. A memorial program was held in honor of Larry and Denise on Sunday, October 26, 2014 with about 200 attending; another memorial
service was held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Riverside Woman’s Club with approximately 150 family and friends in attendance. Ceremonies were concluded with a brass jazz band, New Orleans Style. Denise and Larry loved music, jazz bands and all the color, sounds and food of New Orleans, where they were married. The Covina Woman’s Club Domestic Violence Action will honor Denise and Larry Bressler by holding a vigil at the clubhouse, 128 S. San Jose, Covina on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. All community members are encouraged to attend and lend support to the family and friends. San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs will hold their Board Meeting on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Covina Woman’s Club, 128 San Jose Avenue, Covina. Meetings begin at 9:00 A.M. The program will be presented by Mr. William Creedon, Pasadena Council of the Navy League of the United States. Meeting will be conducted by District President Rosemary Morabito. The USDA (United States Department Agriculture ) Forest Service and the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District will partner to present a Watershed Restoration Program on Saturday, November 15th from 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. All ages are welcome. Adult supervision of children is required and students can earn community service hours. This is a marvelous outing for a family, teaching nature conservation, volunteerism and just lots of fun for all. Meet at the San Gabriel Canyon Environmental Education Center. Highway 39, Angeles National Forest. For further information/directions, contact: Esmeralda Bracamonte, U.S. Forest Service at 626-335-1251 or Ruben Gallegos, Water District at 626-443-2297 or Email: ruben@usgvmwd.org. Do you know why Volunteers do not get paid? Volunteers are priceless! Always lots to do…See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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School News Corner State Schools Winners of Nutrition and Equipment Grants by Tina Jung Sacramento
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Almost 700 California public schools will be awarded more than $16 million to ensure more lowincome students will receive nutritious food prepared with modern equipment, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today as he released the funding results of three grants. “School can be one of the few places where children from low-income families may receive a healthy meal,” Torlakson said. “These grants will not only help upgrade some equipment in school kitchens, but will also go to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables to students in need.” Research shows there is a clear connection between good health and learning. Healthy children miss fewer days of school, are more academically successful, more attentive and wellbehaved, and more likely to graduate from high school and go to college. That’s why Torlakson started his Team California for Healthy Kids initiative designed to help children be more physically active, eat nourishing food, and drink plenty of water all day. In the latest round of funding, more than $16 million in awards were distributed to 649 schools through three programs includ-
ing the School Breakfast Program and Summer Food Service Program Start-up or Expansion Grant, the 2013 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant. In the School Breakfast Program and Summer Food Service Program Start-up or Expansion Grant, 77 school sites were collectively awarded more than $1 million in funding. Funds must be used to start or expand an existing School Breakfast Program serving students in kindergarten through grade twelve, or a Summer Food Service Program serving children and youth 18 years of age and under during school breaks. In order to qualify for this grant, at least 20 percent of a local educational agencies’ student enrollment must be low-income. The grantees may receive up to $15,000 for each site. For a list of the grantees, visit the California Department of Education’s (CDE) Funding Results: School Breakfast Program and Summer Food Service Program Start-up or Expansion Web page. In the 2013 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants, 205 grantees will receive $3.05 million in funding. This grant will al-
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San Gabriel Mission and the Beginning of Los Angeles …. This referenced book written by Father Zephrin Engelhardt in 1927, provides a detailed accounting of life at the Mission San Gabriel as documented by resident priests and clergy. Tensions existed between Mexican soldiers, whose job it was to protect the Mission and priests, and the local Natives, who were trying to adapt to a new way of life as well as becoming good Christians. The Spanish priests were caught in between and were functioning as mediators between the demanding soldiers and the subjective natives. In documents written by the fathers, it was noted that unlike the priests, the soldiers did not want to work at the Mission, the garrison or in the fields. As many as twenty soldiers were assigned to the Mission and resided at the garrison but boredom and discontentment settled in with the idle men. They became quarrelsome, were commanded by a powerless corporal and were impudent toward the Catholic religion. All this made for an explosive situation. As more mistreatments of natives by uncontrolled soldiers occurred on a daily basis, more and more natives began to leave the Mission. On one situation, it was reported that six or more soldiers left the garrison in the morning, either with the permission of the corporal or without, and rode to the Rancherias which were quite a distance away. In written documents recorded by the Fathers and through complaints from the Natives, the soldiers would charge through the Rancherias scattering men and women, forcing them to flee for safety. But the soldiers tracked them down, especially the women, and lassoed them as they would a cow or a mule. The soldiers then availed themselves upon the defenseless native women and when their male companions tried to defend them, they were shot by the soldiers. It was recorded that seven male natives were killed protecting their loved ones. The soldiers continued to attack the women and even went after young boys to commit lewd acts. There were four fathers stationed at the
Mission, two assigned to administer the Church, and two who were assigned to Mission San Buenaventura, but were temporary placed at Mission San Gabriel to assist in trying to prevent further abuses by the soldiers. Upon hearing complaints from the natives and seeing the results of the attacks, the second most senior father became very ill from what was happening to the Natives, and retired to Mission San Diego to get away from the morally wrong actions taking place at Mission San Gabriel. The remaining fathers brought their complaints to the corporal who had known and may have given approval to the soldiers to perform their attacks. The corporal replied “if the pagans say that, let them prove it.” Escalation of the situation to Captain Pedro Fages went nowhere, and the Fathers were left to try other sources which would listen to their calls for intervention, but it would be a year before any action was taken. Such was the situation at the uncontrolled Mission San Gabriel…..
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized an outstanding student from Cloverly Elementary School. Accompanying the students was his teacher Mrs. Pat Wenzel. Jose is 12 years old and enjoys basketball, reading, and science. Jose said, “The best things about Cloverly are my friends, the teachers, and the Braille materials.” The best thing that ever happened was riding a scooter for the first time, it was a lot of fun. If he could change one thing it would be to get rid of illegal drugs. Personal goals are to build a house the size of the Cloverly library, to become a teacher some day, play many instruments, ride a bike and a horse. 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
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
Valley News and posted in the lobby at the Temple City Unified School District Office and on their website. Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community
out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanisorg.
by Jerry Jambazian Temple City
The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized two outstanding students from Oak Avenue Intermediate School. Accompanying the students was their teacher Mrs. Jessica Goold. Both students are on the Explorer Team. Joshua is 13 years old and has a brother and sister. He enjoys playing baseball, and playing the baritone in the band. Joshua said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are playing music in the band, math class with my friends,
exercising in P.E.” The best thing that ever happened was marching at Disneyland after a day of fun there. If he could change one thing it would be to get a little taller. Personal goals are to build a concert hall named after himself at Carnegie Hall, play Major League Baseball, play Carnegie Hall, and be known as a professional. Faith is 13 years old and enjoys baking brownies, listening to music, and hanging out with her wonderful friends. Faith said,
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“The best things about Oak Avenue are everyone is friendly and willing to help, the teachers are supportive of the students, and the great and peaceful learning environment.” The best thing that ever happened was being surrounded by good people such as her family. If she could change one thing it would be to educate people about the horrors of animal abuse.. Personal goals are to build a homeless shelter, graduate college with a Ph.D., travel to different countries and take care of sick patients, and continue volunteering at the Union Rescue Mission. 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
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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 Mid Valley News, and posted in the lobby at the Temple City Unified School District Office and on their website. 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.templecitykiwanisorg.
of security and protection,” said Temple City Councilwoman Sternquist. Monrovia had a great response and purses were delivered to a local agency. “We had boxes in two different locations that were filled multiple times over,” said the City’s Mayor Lutz. South El Monte Councilwoman Garcia added, “By donating these purses, we
can restore a little bit of normalcy and dignity to these women who have suffered so much.” Both Councilmembers Armenta and Garcia shared the same sentiment, adding that they were grateful for the outpouring of generosity from the community. El Monte Councilwoman Martinez said she was proud of the collaboration that
High School Tutors Provide Academic Support
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Aspiring teachers in Mountain View High School’s Teacher Preparation Academy (TPA) are making a great impact as tutors at La Primaria and Madrid Schools in the Mountain View School District (MVSD). The group of approximately 80 high school juniors and seniors visit the schools two to three times per week and work directly with classroom teachers to provide instructional assistance, including one-on-one tutoring or group help in reading, writing, and math. They also help decorate bulletin boards, organize lessons, grade papers and any other activity that a classroom teacher experiences.
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MVSD’s partnership with TPA began over 10 years ago and has proven to be a beneficial program for the high school and younger students, as well as teachers. “It has been my privilege to have TPA tutors in my classroom for the past several years,” said Kelly Garstang, La Primaria 5th grade teacher. “They serve not only as tutors but also as friends and most importantly as role models. Scores of my students have benefited from the mentorship the TPA tutors provide, and all of my students are looking forward to the day they can return to La Primaria as TPA tutors.” The TPA program is coor-
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is making a difference for women in their communities. “I am very proud of the leadership and collective effort made by my colleagues. Together we have made strides in raising awareness of Domestic Violence Abuse in our communities,” Martinez said.
Students in Mt. View High School’s Teacher Preparation Academy (TPA) tutor La Primaria Elementary students, providing instructional assistance in math, reading and writing.
dinated by Mt. View High teachers, Amy Minick and Mary Boutté and is a threeyear academy that operates through a state grant. The program is for 10th through 12th grade students and offers an opportunity for them to explore a career in education as a teacher, counselor or administrator. During their first year in TPA students take a child development class and learn about classroom management and cross-age tutoring. As juniors they take Careers in Teaching Level 1 and begin tutoring. This year the juniors are working with Madrid Middle School students. During their senior year, TPA members take Careers in Teaching Level 2 and work as elementary school tutors. La Primaria School is the lucky recipient again this year of TPA’s 12th grade tutors. “Our tutors help us a lot,” said Armando Enriquez, La Primaria 5th grader. “We are working on really hard math and it is good to have extra help with it.” According to Minick the tutors are helping students make the transition to the new Common Core testing that requires not only getting the right answer but show High School continued on page 10
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Celebrating the Men and Women of our Armed Forces with a Veterans Day Message
To All Members of VFW, Post 10218. Thank you for your services to our country and community. Commander Mike Felix To Michael Felix Thank you for being the best Veteran, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and commander. The Felix Family, Annette, Michael, Monique, Chris, and baby Annette
To Dad & Grandpa Thank you for all the service, laughs, and smiles you have given to all here in this country. Even though you are not here with us I know you can hear this message. Love Knight, Tracey & Sevesind Family
A Tribute To Veterans
To Vietnam Veterans / Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club. Thank you for support and participation. Also thank you for your service. Commander Mike Felix To Ernesto Garcia There are no words big enough; all we can offer is thank you for the sacrifices you have made our freedom.
by Jerry Calow In Vietnam, Korea and World Wars Past Our Men Fought Bravely so Freedom Would Last Conditions Where Not Always Best They Could Be Fighting a Foe You Could Not Always See: From Mountain Highs to Valley Lows From Jungle Drops to Desert Patrols Our Sinewy Sons Were Sent Over Seas Far From Their Families And Far From Their
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Love you, Vera, Ernie Jr., Christina, grandchildren, and Great grandchildren.
To Members of American Legion Post 261 Members of American Legion Post 261 El Monte and VFW 10218 El Monte, thank you for your service. From Gilbert C. Ramos
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To Daniel Gonzalez We would like to thank you for your support here at Mid Valley News. But most of all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your service in the armed forces. From Mid Valley News Staff A tribute to Veterans continued from above
Dreams They Never Wrote Letters Of Hardships Despair Only Of Love, Yearning That One Day Soon:
They Would Come Home, They Would Resume And Carry On With The Rest of Their Lives The P.O.W.ยนS Stood Steadfast
Against the Indignities And Cruelties Of War They Could Not Have Lasted as Long as They Did If They Had Relinquished Their Hope That Some Day: They Would Come Home, They Would Resume And Carry On the Rest Of Their Lives Medics, Nurses, and Chap-
lains Alike Did What They Needed To Bring Back Life They Served Our Forces From Day Into Night Not Questioning If They Would Survive: They Mended Bones And Bodies Too, They Soothed the Spirits of Dying Souls
And for Those M.I.AยนS, Who Were Left Behind We Echo This Message Across the Seas We Will search For as Long As It Takes Youยนre Not Forgotten And Will Always Be: In Our Hearts, In Our Prayers, In Our Minds For All Time
A Moment of Silence, a Moment of Summons Is Their Deliverance of Body And Soul To a Sacred Place That We All Know Deep In the Shrines of Our Soul: In Our Hearts, In Our Prayers In Our Minds For All Time
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And just like that...After all the workouts, weightlifting, throws, tournaments, conditioning, training, film study, playbook study, practice, and ten football games over eleven weeks, it all comes to an end for the teams that didn’t get placed in a CIF playoff bracket. So teams like Arroyo, South El Monte, Mt. View, Gabrielino, Sierra Vista, Duarte, Temple City, and Arcadia (to name a few) have turned in their football gear. At some point in December there will be a team banquet and for a lot of these teams right after Thanksgiving, the weight room will open and dreams will start to churn about the 2015 season. There will be coaches resigning, retiring, or getting canned. There will be players transferring and some going into basketball and later baseball. It is so odd about how football never, ever, seems to end. How does the old Jewel song go? “Dreams last for so long, even after you’re gone. I know you, you love me, and soon you will see... You meant for me, and I was meant for you.” Mid Bits (just like tidbits) ***Is there any part of you that thinks UCLA got lucky on Saturday? ***“It’s more important to schedule games where you get your butt kicked than schedule games you can be competitive in.”---Bellflower offensive coordinator Derek Bedell after his team was left out of the Southeast Division playoffs with a 7-3 record and Salesian was put in with a 4-6 record. ***In regards to the playoffs. Arroyo finished third with a 4-6 overall record in the Mission Valley League and played a significantly tougher schedule than McAuliffe (formerly Kilpatrick) which finished with a 4-5 record. The Knights were left at home and McAuliffe is going to the playoffs despite the fact that the teams they beat have a combined 8-27 record. ***Arroyo didn’t have a great year...but Arroyo got jobbed. ***I was out of town, but who sends their brother to tape another team’s practice? Answer: Apparently South Pasadena...and it only cost them a playoff date. Choices, choices...everything comes down to choices. Happy Birthday this week to: 11/18: Former Temple City football player Alec Vigil turns 21.
November 12, 2014
Beast Mode
At a volleyball home game, the student section displays a banner that reads “How God Created Lauren…...a little bit of girl….a little bit of cute & a WHOLE LOT OF BEAST!” San Gabriel Mission High School’s, Senior Lauren Peters, the 6’2, 180 lb. Middle is exactly that on the court, a Beast! The 2013 All CIF First Team Award winner has been a dominant force in the Horizon League. Recording 186 kills in the regular season along with 62 solo blocks. In 2014, she has been ranked #1 in both blocks & kills in the Horizon League and has Reached Top 50 in CIF Southern Section, according to Maxpreps. com<http://Maxpreps.com>. On November 4th, in the last game of the regular season, San Gabriel Mission High School battled Ramona Convent for 2nd place league rights. Mission came out on top after 5 nail biting sets and with the game winning point in the 5th set coming from no other than Lauren Peters. “Lauren is an excellent volleyball player,” Coach Ivan said. “She figures out ways to score. When she can’t pound it straight down, she’s going to find a hole in the defense and attempt to score with a light touch. The thing is, you don’t ever know when it’s coming!” “Her hard work in the classroom, (3.4 GPA) is a reflection of how hard she works on the court; she doesn’t let anyone outwork her in the middle,” Head Coach Aaron Almario said.
“She just is a grinder and wants to be really good and never takes a day off. When you’re like that, it’s hard not to improve.” When you ask Lauren what makes her such a special player, a humble smile and praises for her teammates and friends appear. She doesn’t rant and rave about herself, she doesn’t talk about her amazing kills or blocks, she simply feels honored to be able to share the court with her teammates and see her friends in the stands. Lauren currently has offers from Division 1 Alcorn State and Savannah
by Ivan Barajas San Gabriel
State University as well as Division 2 offers from Concordia –NY, Ohio Valley, Caldwell, St. Augustine, West Chester University and interest from many others. The Mission Volleyball Team will make its 2nd back to back playoff appearance and take on Pomona High School in the first round. The coaching staff will look for seasoned players like Opposite Vivanna Ramirez (SR), Middle Megan Moberly (JR), Outside Natalie Herrera (SR), Libero Samantha Sosa (SO), Setter Sarah Camarena (FR) and the rest of the squad to bring them the win!
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Knights Send Eagles South, 34-22 by Alex Gonzalez South El Monte
Chaz Miller ran for a touchdown and threw for another while Randy Amezcua added three on the ground to lead Arroyo to a 34-22 win over South El Monte Friday night. For the Knights it was their third straight victory and they finished third in the Mission Valley League, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the CIF playoffs. When the playoff brackets came out Sunday morning, Arroyo was off the list for the first time in 30 years. “We just didn’t get it done on the field,” said Knights head coach Jim Singiser. In the first half, Arroyo wasted time getting to the end zone. With 3:15 left in the first, Miller connected with Anthony Barcelo for 73-yard bomb putting his team up seven. Two drives later, Miller added six more when he
walked in from 15-yards out. The Knights lead the Eagles 14-0 at the end of the first half. After the break, Miller and the Arroyo offense continued to move the ball down the field. They took 13 plays and killed almost five minutes off the clock before Amezcua pushed his way to paydirt from two-yards out. He then scored on a 20-yard run on the Knights next possession. Down 27-0 nothing, South El Monte finally responded. Quarterback Jamie Michel threw his first touchdown pass of the game with 24 seconds left in the third quarter. They also converted on the 2-point conversion making the score 27-8. The Eagles continued to move the ball on offense following their touchdown drive. This time running back Marcos Lopez found
the endzone from five yards out making the score 27-14, but could not convert on the 2-point try. Amezuca ended the hopes of an Eagle comeback when he scored his third touchdown from a yard out Arroyo quarterback Chaz Miller. Photo by with 6:36 Alex Gonzalez left to play. to 34-22, but the Knights Lopez added a second ended the game with a knee rushing touchdown late in with less than a minute to the fourth pushing the score play.
November 12, 2014
The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
The CIF selections are in and now it’s time for the yelling and screaming. I wish there was one year that it wasn’t necessary…just one…but this is not going to be that year. CIF- if you’re going to leave Arroyo out, a team that has been to the playoffs for 30 consecutive years, can you make it at least look legitimate? You shunned the Knights for McAuliffe? Really? First of all, McAuliffe only played nine games. Any team that only plays nine games should not be in the playoffs. McAuliffe lost five of those nine games by scores like 47-0, 42-9 and 59-20. They weren’t losses, they were train wrecks. They finished 1-1 in the Gold Coast Valley but when you only play two league games, shouldn’t the whole body of work be considered? Arroyo went 7-3 on the field but 4-6 overall after a self-reported violation resulted in three forfeits and took third in the Mission Valley League by winning its last three games. But if you want to stiff them that’s fine. Okay, then why not Viewpoint? Viewpoint went 8-2 overall but 0-2 in the split Gold Coast Ocean behind Sierra Canyon and Brentwood. But still 8-2! Oh and by the way, they beat McAuliffe 34-6. I don’t get it. Arroyo HC Jim Singiser wasn’t at all bitter. “We made our bed, controlled our fate and still didn’t figure it out fast enough. We knew our league strength would hurt us vs. other wildcards.” Great to hear you own up coach. It’s commendable. But sorry I still don’t get it. And again then why not Viewpoint? Another thing I don’t get is why is Salesian in the Southeast Division playoffs at 4-6 and Bellflower staying home at 7-3? The Angelus is that far superior to the Suburban? We’re talking a full three game difference here. Seven wins to four yet the four win team is better? It just doesn’t add up. One thing that did add up was West Covina head coach Mike Maggiore’s prediction for Warren. Back in May he said “I think Warren goes 5-5.” Warren’s record? 5-5. As for any predictions for his CIF first round game with Chaffey, he just had one. “Chaffey throws the ball four times a game. It’s going to be a quick one.” He also likes his two guys on the defensive front.
“Josh Herrera (13 sacks) and Tyler Ili (13 sacks) are two of the best defensive players I have ever coached. They play with a great motor.” Henry Martinez, West Covina’s leading rusher who missed last week’s game against Diamond Ranch, should be ready to go. Crescenta Valley could have done better than Harvard-Westlake in the first round. The Falcons went 10-0. They couldn’t have drawn Cal or Paramount? I wonder if Muir has figured out Cathedral by now. Aaron Rodgers just threw another touchdown pass… That’s my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson40
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Local Football Teams Qualify For Post-Season Over the course of the last ten weeks it became obvious area football teams were struggling. On Sunday morning the verdict was handed as only seven Mid-Valley News coverage area teams qualified for the CIF playoffs. The most notable absence being Arroyo, which is missing the playoffs for the first time in thirty years.
Aztecs (Montview League) The Lions are playing their best football right now and they need to be. The Aztecs are not a team to overlook. Prediction: El Monte 28 Azusa 22
Panthers (Mission Valley League)Covina is good not great and will be a big challenge for the Panthers, who have won six in a row. Prediction: Rosemead 30 Covina 20
Bassett Olympians (Miramonte League) at Paraclete Spirits (Gold Coast League)
La Puente Warriors (Miramonte League) at Montebello Oilers (Almont League) The Warriors have made it to the dance, but the Oilers are difficult partner. Montebello is on fire. Prediction: Montebello 35 La Puente 17
Don Lugo Conquistadors (Mt. Baldy League) at Monrovia Wildcats (Rio Hondo League) You heard it here first, the Wildcats are primed to be upset. Prediction: Don Lugo 34 Monrovia 21
The Olympians fought their way into the playoffs through many obstacles, but waiting for them is Paraclete. The best team in the division. Prediction: Paraclete 49 Bassett 0
Baldwin Park Braves (Montview League) at San Dimas Saints (Valle Vista League) Good for the Braves, but the party ends against San Dimas. Prediction: San Dimas 55 Baldwin Park 21
El Monte Lions (Mission Valley League) at Azusa
Covina Colts (Valle Vista League) at Rosemead
Rio Hondo Prep Kares (Prep League) at Big Bear Bears (De Anza League) The Kares made the post season, but it will be a short stay. They’ll receive some lovely parting gifts. Prediction: Big Bear 36 Rio Hondo Prep 15
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Northwest Division
Donovan Hat-Trick Propels Galaxy by Andy Villanueva Carson
A sold-out crowd of 27,000 at StubHub Center where the Los Angeles Galaxy have not lost since its opening game of the 2014 MLS season to Real Salt Lake, continued to be a house of horrors for visitors. The “drive for five” continued to be as Landon Donovan delivered a hat-trick in the Galaxy’s 5-0 win over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Semi-finals. The offensive explosion is what Los Angeles has sorely needed after being winless since October 4 when they defeated Toronto, 3-0. Since then the Galaxy have been outscored 5-3 in four games, including a 0-0 tie to Real Salt Lake in their road visit to Sandy, UT to open the 2014 MLS Cup playoffs. Real Salt Lake never really threatened during the entire match as Los Angeles showed more energy and explosiveness throughout the ninety-minutes of the game. Ten minutes after Donovan headed home the opening goal, he found Robbie Keane crashing the middle of the six-yard box. Keane did the rest sliding home the games second score of the night. The visiting lads from Utah only had one threat in the first
45 minutes,that came in stoppage time as Chris Wingert fired a shot that harmlessly went over the Galaxy net. Los Angeles sealed the game early in the second half as Donovan found himself one-on-one with RSL goalkeeper Nik Rimando. Donovan deeked Rimando and fired a shot to the right corner of the net. Donovan finished the
evening firing home a shot after a chip-pass from Keane to seal the victory to advance the Galaxy into the MLS Cup Western Conference championship against the winner of Dallas-Seattle series tomorrow night. The game no matter the outcome will take place on November 23rd. The 5-0 loss by RSL was the worst playoff loss in the team’s history.
The Galaxy celebrate another win. Photo by Doug Brown
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Page 10 TRUSTEE SALES
November 12, 2014
TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-586445-JP Order No.: 130142424-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/25/2006. 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): ISIDORO HERRERA, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 2/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0236066 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 12/3/2014 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: $554,526.82 The purported property address is: 11225 FARNDON ST, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8118-010-013 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 714-730-2727 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-13-586445-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-586445-JP IDSPub #0073121 11/12/2014 11/19/2014 11/26/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING AND AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT (DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION) CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING DIVISION
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626
File No. 2014294333. AMENDED (NEW) FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZTEC FILM 3011 11TH STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 LA COUNTY
File No. 2014307966. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE (WSGVCC) 1311 E. LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 LA COUNTY
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-612880-JB Order No.: 8406287 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/23/2008. 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): BEVERLY LOPEZ AND ERIC TALANCON Recorded: 7/23/2013 as Instrument No. 20131077177 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 11/26/2014 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: $565,214.13 The purported property address is: 4030 RICHWOOD AVE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8548-016-020 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 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-14-612880-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 Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-612880-JB IDSPub #0072945 11/5/2014 11/12/2014 11/19/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
TO:
All Interested Parties
FROM:
City of El Monte Planning Division
LOCATION:
4422 and 4436 Bannister Avenue
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is proposing to demolish the three existing residential structures and construct 23 two-story single-family dwelling units, two of which will be designated as low income units. The 3.15 acre site is located on the west side of the San Gabriel River Channel and is comprised of three parcels, with two zoned R1-B (Single-Family Residential) and one zoned PF (Public Facilities). The project requires the following entitlements: 1) General Plan Amendment (GPA) to change the Land Use Designation from Public Facilities to Low Density Residential; 2) Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) to change the zoning from PF to R1-B; 3) a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) to subdivide the site into 23 lots for the residential units and one common lot for a private street; 4) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to establish a Planned Residential Development; and 5) a CUP to construct three or more residential units. The applicant is also requesting a density bonus with concessions and waivers. Since two of the units will be designated as low income units, the applicant may increase the density from 18 units to 23 units.
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER:
Don Cook El Monte Homes LLC 1773 W San Bernardino Road West Covina, CA 91790
ENVIRONMENT DETERMINATION AND PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD:
An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) have been prepared for the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Initial Study and related documents are available for review and comment from November 12, 2014 through December 11, 2014. A copy of the documents is available for public viewing at El Monte City Hall West – Planning Division or on the City’s website at: http://www.elmonte.org/Government /EconomicDevelopment/Planning/EnvironmentalDocuments.aspx. Any persons wishing to comment may provide written comments to: Jennifer Davis, Planner El Monte City Hall West – Planning Division 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731 jdavis@elmonteca.gov
COMMUNITY MEETING:
A community meeting has also been scheduled for the public to provide comments on the project and Initial Study and MND: Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA
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: 11-12-2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
City of El Monte Planning Division Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary
P.O. BOX 1650 SANTA MONICA, CA 90406 Registered Owner(s): TEJADA ARTURO 11440 FARNDON STREET SOUTH EL MONTE, CA, 91733 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). 10.29.2014, 11.05.2014, 11.12.2014, 11.19.2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
Registered Owner(s): WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHURCH COUNCIL, INC 1311 E. LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAN GABRIEL, CA, 91776 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on PRESIDENT. 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). 11.12.2014, 11.19.2014, 11.26.2014, 12.03.2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE BUSINESS AND PROFESSION CODE 21700 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT A PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE HELD AT THE HOUR OF 11:00 AM ON THE DAY OF NOVEMBER 26TH 2014 AT 11310 STEWART ST CITY OF EL MONTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE PROPERTY IS STORED BY EL MONTE STORAGE – EL MONTE, LOCATED AT 11310 STEWART ST EL MONTE CA 91731 NAME DESCRIPTION OF GOODS BLANCA SALAZAR BOXES, CLOTHES, DOLLY MANUEL GARIBAY REYES BIKE, LUGGUGE, BIKE TIRES TOOL BOX CORRINE CLARK, TABLE, MATRESS, TABLE. WHEECHAIR, BOXES KALPIT KAKAD OFFICE CHAIR, LAMPS, DESK, OFFICE FUNITURE YVONNE PEREZ BED FRAME, TV, BOX ERICK TORRES CHAIRS, CHINA CABINNET JOSE A VEGA BOXES, TOOL BOX, BAGS JACKELINE GARCIA MATRESS, DOORS VICTOR HENDERSON BOXES, BAGS, DRESSER VITO LUIS NEVAREZ MATRESS, KIDS TOYS, BOXES DOMINIQUE N LONA BOXES, BALL, CLOTHES BLANCA SALAZAR BOXES , FURNITURE , DOLL HOURSE , TRASH CANS THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 21700 ET SAQ OF THE BUSINESS & PROFESSION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AUCTIONEER’S NAME AND #: AMERICAN AUCTIONEERS DAN DOTSON
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DATED: Oct 14th 2014 by: JOANNA DEL REAL 11.12.2014, 11.19.2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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ing the work and how the answer was obtained. “Our tutors use white boards and work with the younger students to really dissect the math problems and show them how to show their work, step by step,” said Minick. In addition to aspiring educators, TPA is a great program for students interested in service-oriented careers such as medicine, law enforcement or social work because it helps them develop their social skills by working with people on a daily basis. The program is extremely popular at Mt. View High and has a waiting list of students eager to join. “Many students are motivated to join because they know TPA has the money to take them on field trips to colleges or other places they might not be able to go,” said Minick. “They also know that the academy pushes them academically and keeps them accountable for their grades. We love working with Mountain View School District students and our partnership over the years has been wonderful.” Angelica Garcia, a senior tutor at La Primaria and former MVSD student loves to help the kids. “I just love working with the kids! I’ve been in TPA for three years and
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Guitar Merchant Presents: Juliet Piper and the Daydream by Sal Gomez Canoga Park
Music aficionados take note...if Juliet Piper is the future of music then we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Blessed with a great pedigree and the drive and determination to create her own musical path, Juliet Piper is definitely someone to put on your radar. Making her return visit to the Guitar Merchant in Canoga Park with a new band to debut, the event should be a real treat. Not to put too much pressure on this rising star but, can you say Joni Mitchell and Tom Scott? This is exactly what Juliet’s Nov 15th appearance has in store for her loyal followers. The debut of a new sound now called Juliet Piper and the Daydream will most likely go down as a benchmark day in her musical career. Recently Juliet answered a few questions about her influences, her musical tastes and her new sound. Question: “How did this new musical direction come together?” Juliet: “Basically the way we formed/met was funny. I went on Craigslist and saw an ad that basically said “We’re a band that loves playing together but our lead singer/songwriter girl is moving away. We want to keep this going and would love to work with someone new.” It was kind of hilarious fate. You never see an ad that says BAND SEEKING
SINGER-SONGWRITER. It’s always the other way around. So the universe did me a brilliant favor and as a result I now work with these three awesome Pasadena musicians --- Jasper Yangchareon (lead guitar), Carmen Vizuette (bass), and Aaron Wittman (drums). We clicked instantly and now we’re always hanging out in Old Town Pasadena, rehearsing, grabbing dinner, laughing a lot.” Question: “So does this new direction affect your music?” Juliet: “The live show is now more on par with my fully-produced recordings. The songs finally sound the way I’ve always wanted them to. It’s still very much ME -- If anything, it’s the most ME I’ve been so far. The sound is fuller. More magical, more energetic. I can’t wait to play.” Question: “So...for those readers who may be wondering a little bit more about you specifically, can you share a little about you growing up?” Juliet: “I grew up as one of those kids who had to make something everyday -- I put on shows in the living room, I wrote songs constantly, dragged cousins and friends into performances, I choreographed dances, designed CD cases. I was the teenager passing out gig fliers at school invit-
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ing people to shows. That “MAKE SOMETHING” spirit is still very much alive in me today.” Question: And what about music? What inspired you? What artists influenced you as you grew into the musician you are now?” Juliet: “Songs of any genre that paralyze me, places or moments that evoke magic, golden hour, new people, new cities, change. I was always drawn to female artists who had the courage to express themselves lyrically and sang about more than just love. Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell. Even someone like Michelle Branch pulled me in at a really young age because she was this brave 17-year-old who wrote great songs.” Question: “One last question that I am sure will have musicologist looking back on fondly is, What are your musical hopes for the future...for your career?” Juliet: “To always feel like I’m producing better work than the work before. I just want to keep moving forward, evolving in new ways. To keep building this little universe I’ve created. I’ve always believed I’ll get wherever I’m meant to be as long as I don’t stop.” Good advice for any artist looking to create their own path. Do yourself a favor and see Juliet Piper and the Daydream at Guitar Merchant on November 15th.
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