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Liz Reilly Union Station homeless services feeds 4000 appointed during annual Thanksgiving dinner-in-the-park Volunteer registration now open Christmas dinner-in-the-park Mayor, Tzeitel Paras Caracci, Mayor Pro Tem in Duarte city council

Monastery in Sierra Madre to be developed?

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people come together for important causes and events such as our Dinners-In-ThePark,” said Union Station Homeless Services’ CEO

Sierra Madre city manager, Elaine Aguilar has confirmed that no development application has been submitted for (the) project at Mater Dolorosa Monastery and Retreat Center. The city manager also told Beacon Media that the project “ has not been scheduled for City Council or Planning Commission review and there is no estimated date when this might go before the Planning Commission or City Council – essentially because no development application, or even a pre-development application, has been filed with the City.”

As of last week, it was reported that part of the parcel of 83 acres was for sale and a developer planning a large scale housing project. Needless to say, the announcement has caused a considerable uproar.

A group of concerned

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Duarte City Council members voted unanimously to appoint Liz Reilly, Mayor and Tzeitel Paras-Caracci, Mayor Pro Tem for 2013-2014 during the annual reorganization meeting of the Duarte City Council on Nov. 26.

Reilly, a 17-year resident of Duarte, is serving in her first term on the Duarte City Council. She was Please see page 19 One of Union Station’s volunteers, Karen Lewis, hands out doggie treats to canines in the park on Thanksgiving morning in Pasadena. Lewis, who along with her daughter Lauren are at every Union Station event also donate a great deal of their time to animal rescue organizations in Los Angeles.

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Temple Threats of rain and and the thousands of people stricter Health Department who turned out to enjoy the City regulations negating pre- organization’s 41st annual pared food donations could Thanksgiving Dinner Inde-funds not dampen the spirit of The-Park.

Union Station Homeless Under sunny skies, LASD Services staff, volunteers 4000 meals were served to motorcycle Arcadia American Little officer League Gray wipes out

BY TERRY MILLER Sierra Madre Black Motorcycle office Mike Baker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s dept. has been patrolling the streets since 2007 on motorcycle.

Baker’s primary position has been, up until Tuesday evening, keeping the traffic flowing freely in Temple City and keeping a watchful eye out for speeding motorists.

On Tuesday evening, Temple City council voted “not to fund” the motorcycle officer position with a vote of 3-2, Chavez and Sternquest dissenting. The decision came down at a time when Rosemead construction has caused driver frustration and considerable delays.

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Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Snow Festival in Arcadia - Dec. 7

ship Tuesday night at Heasley Field.

After falling behind by four runs, AALL Gray had one of its signature big in-

An Arcadia tradition, breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive will delight area children. Breakfast with Santa is $10 per person and includes breakfast, photos with Santa (one photo ticket per child only) and holiday entertainment. There will be two options for breakfast: 8:30-9:30am (#10276) or 10:30-11:30am (#10277).

Registration is underway and space is limited. You can register by walk-in, mail-in or on-line, just go to the City’s website at www.ci.arcadia. ca.us under the Recreation and Community Services

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Arcadia American Little League Gray rallied from an early 5-1 deficit and stormed to an 11-5 victory over Sierra Madre Black Tuesday to claim the District 17 Fall Ball champion-

homeless and low-income adults and families, senior citizens and people who may have otherwise spent the holiday alone.

“It is always rewarding and inspiring to witness how

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DRIVE TEMPLE STATION IS COLLECTING TOYS THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES IN OUR PATROL AREAS WHO ARE IN NEED! THEY WILL BE DELIVERED BY UNIFORMED DEPUTIES AND EXPLORERS! WE NEED NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR BOYS & GIRLS OF ALL AGES

TOYS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT: Temple Sheriff’s Station 8838 E. Las Tunas Drive Temple City, Ca. 91780 Or contact Deputy Bill Harrington (626)-292-3377 | waharrin@lasd.org

We all have those kind of traumatic little moments in life. You know. Not life threatening, just nerve wracking. Things like going to the DMV. Yep, this was my year.

My driver's license was due to expire. I have to admit, I have reached the age that I can no longer expect to automatically receive one in the mail every five years.

What I received instead was a notice of what I would have to do to stay legal after my birthday. So, off to the auto club to pick up a booklet to read and review the rules for driving in California. This produced nerve wracker #1 -- finding a parking space within walking distance of the building.

Mission accompllished, booklet attained. I was off to my favorite corner for breakfast.

Coffee in one hand, booklet in the other, I was ready to enlighten myself when the customer in the next booth said, "Oh you poor thing, I feel for you.

I had to take my test three times before I passed. It

was terrible."

Well that didn't do a whole lot for my confidence. I flipped through the booklet. There was a practice test at the end. I decided to try it before reading. I'm a good driver.

I've been driving a long time. I follow the rules. I was sure I would ace the test.

The first few were how to pull out from a curb parking space, how to enter or cross a highway, the illegal alcohol level. No problem, piece of cake.

Then uh-oh. Do kids have to be restrained with a seat belt until they are at least a) 8 years old AND are 4'9" tall b) 8 years old OR 4'9" tall? Should turn signals be given a) 200 feet b)100 feet or c) 3 to 5 seconds before turning? My confidence slipped a little further.

The next day I went to a luncheon with some senior friends. I shared my little story and they started with theirs. One said, "Oh don't go to our local DMV, it is so crowded, takes forever." "And, they are certainly not senior friendly."

"Oh no! That's why I went to Thousand Oaks to take mine. Things went pretty well there."

Oh wow, now my confidence was completely gone. But, what had to be,

had to be. I went on-line and made an appointment for 10 days hence at the local. I read my booklet. I took and re-took the five on-line practice tests and some old ones I had in my file. I worried for 10 days.

My big day came. I found a perfect parking spot. I entered the door at 8:00 a.m. I went to window 7 and smiled. She smiled back, took my money, checked my paper work, typed on her computer and gave me the vision test. I read the last line with each and both eyes. She smiled and said, "Very good."

I went to camera B and smiled again. The lady smiled back, took my thumb print, snapped my picture and said, "That's nice."

I went to the exam room. I smiled at the lady and took my test. She scored it, smiled and said, "You got 100%."

I went across the hall.

I smiled at the lady who handed me my temporary.

She smiled and said, "You did very well. Your license will be good for five years."

I smiled and exited the building at 8:25 a.m.

I smiled at the guard. He smiled back.

Actually, I wasn't smiling. I was gritting my teeth.

I REALLY had to pee!

Candlelight and carols concert Dec. 14 at Pasadena Presbyterian Pasadena Presbyterian Church will present the 69th edition of its annual Candlelight and Carols concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the church Sanctuary, 585 E. Colorado Blvd. (corner of Madison Ave.) in the Playhouse District of downtown Pasadena.

The church’s six choirs, an instrumental ensemble and organists Timothy Howard and Meaghan King will offer a varied program of sacred and secular music for the Christmas season. A highlight of the concert will be the audience joining in the singing of several familiar Christmas carols. A featured work on the program will be “On Christmas Night” by English composer Bob Chilcott, with Dr. Timothy Howard conducting the Kirk Choir and the instrumental ensemble.

As are all programs on

the eight-concert Friends of Music at PPC series, the Candlelight and Carols concert is free (a freewill offering will be taken). Free parking is available and the Sanctuary is handicapaccessible. A dessert reception will follow the program.

The church will also offer Christmas Eve services at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 24. The early service is family oriented; the 9 p.m. service includes the celebration of Holy Communion. Dr. Mark Smutny will preach and music will be provided by the Kirk Choir, the Van Etten Handbell Choir, and organists Timothy Howard and Meaghan King.

Upcoming events on 2013-2014 Friends of Music series are: • Feb. 1: Crown City String Quartet • March 15: Organist

Timothy Howard, who is also the church’s Director of Music, plays his annual recital at PPC • April 18: 17th annual Good Friday Devotional Concert. The Kirk Choir, community singers, soloists and orchestra — directed

by Timothy Howard — perform Bach’s “St. John Passion.”

• May 17: Dorothy Young Riess, organist, makes her PPC recital debut.

• June 7: Jazz for the City, the annual close to the FOM season, featuring The Afro-Cuban Jazz Project, led by Trumpeter Josiel Perez.

The church also sponsors its weekly free-admission “Music at Noon” concerts, which feature an eclectic mix of local, national and international artists, from 12:10-12:40 p.m. each Wednesday.

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Reader says Women's Lib. a fraud Dear Editor: I think the phrase “ women’s liberation” is a misnomer. I believe in equal pay for men and women, but just look at what we’re supposed to do by ourselves.

There’s pumping gas, fighting in wars alongside men, changing tires and fighting fires and holding down full time jobs while raising kids and placating husbands.

Personally, I don’t want to pump gas, change tires or any of the above.

I was married, had a part time job, quit work for the first five years of my daughter’s life and had a husband who fixed things, changed tires, cut the grass and didn’t complain about my cooking. He passed away two years ago and I don’t think I realized how lucky I was at the time.

“Women’s Liberation” is a fraud. It has just caused more work for women.

L . Jensen San Gabriel Editor’s Note: Thank you for your letter, but I believe the term to which you refer had more to do with human rights than women’s liberation.

I doubt that many women today, or men for that matter , would agree with the philosophy set forth in the letter you sent to us. Creative tension grew between a growing general climate of liberalization - culminating in legal liberalization in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Such tension occurred due to topics of abortion, gay rights and equal pay in the United Kingdom. The 'second wave' of liberalizing feminism, is characterized by the formation of the National Organization of Women (NOW) and the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the United States.

More 'liberation' inspired movements occurred with strong roots in the US Civil Rights Movement.

But with the rise of the civil rights movement, feminists again made their place in the political arena.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 came to Congress, and feminists lobbied hard for the addition of an amendment prohibiting sex discrimination in employment. After much debate, the Act was passed with just such a prohibition in Title VII—added by a congressman who hoped to

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defeat the Act by including sex. But Title VII was still a shallow protection for women in the workforce.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was formed in 1965 to implement Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Though future NOW president Aileen Hernandez and founder Richard Graham fought hard as EEO commissioners to enforce Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination, they were ultimately outnumbered 3-2, and the EEOC decided in September of 1965 that sex segregation in job advertising was permissible.

In 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed.

After years of fighting for equality, women were guaranteed the right to vote.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucy Stone were important figures in the women's rights movement and would be appalled to hear that Women’s Liberation is a ‘fraud’ in your eye.

Women who campaigned for the right to vote, including Lucy Stone, fought to be protected under the 15th Amendment.

Ratified in 1870, the 15th Amendment states that, "The right of citizens to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."

"There are two great oceans; in one is the black man and in the other is the woman ... I will be thankful in my soul if anybody can get out of the terrible pit," Stone said.

In the end, a woman's right to vote was not part of the 15th Amendment. They would have to wait another 50 years for this right.

In closing, we find it hard to find anywhere where gas is pumped for you these days. If there is such a place, we’d like to know. Men too would like to have their gas pumped once in a while too…just to be mollified.

Pasadena hoops coach happy with first game of season Rayjon Moore scored 20 points and Ajon Efferson pitched in another 17 as the Pasadena High boys’ basketball team routed La Salle High, 76-46, on Monday night in the Rose City Classic at Maranatha High.

Leading, 37-21, at halftime, the Bulldogs started the third quarter with 13 straight points, outscoring the Lancers, 26-9, in the frame en route to the victory.

Pasadena coach Tony Brooks said despite it being the just the first game of the season he was pretty happy with his squad’s performance.

“The first game of the season is always kind of ugly, kind of helter skelter,” Brooks said. “But I thought the first unit played pretty purposefully. We set our objectives for the game.”

Brooks added he liked the way his team played as

By SHEL SEGAL the third quarter got underway.

“I really was pleased how we came out after halftime,” he said. “We always talk about the first four minutes always being important in the third quarter. The kids responded by playing tough defense. They were able to extend the lead from that point. So, I’m pretty happy about that.”

In addition, Brooks said his team has been rearing to go for some time now.

We’ve been practicing for so long that we were so ready for a game. We were just ‘chompin’ at the bit for a game.’ As of today I think we’re doing OK. He also said there is much room for improvement.

We still have a long way to go. I see a lot of mistakes.

A lot of guys aren’t executing properly, offensively and

defensively. But it’s a long season and it’s a process.

I didn’t think it would be a perfect game today. But at the same time I saw some good hustle plays, togetherness on offense and defensive.

Up, 17-12, after the first quarter, the Bulldogs started to break through in the second quarter behind the hot shooting of Efferson, who had two three-pointers and a free throw in the frame.

Bulldog Jordan Moses said he was pleased with the team’s performance in the win over La Salle.

“We were executing the offense and playing good defense,” Moses said. “They did a good job against us, but we had the better offense and played a good game.”

(Shel Segal can be reached at ssegal@beaconmedianews.com. Follow him via Twitter @segallanded.)

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The beat goes on in Sierra Madre!

The Sierra Madre City Council meeting on September 20h was more of the same drum beats, that is to say all the discussions involved more spending and increasing the fees on the people of the City in every way that they can think of.

Incidentally, it was mentioned, the City had not purchased any water as yet.

With a projected income of more than $20M, the City always keeps on pressing for more revenue. They don't mind spending for financing $1.5M to purchase radio controlled water meters, they mention that some of the old water meters do not read accurately and those people are not paying their "fair share", and if so then replace those "old meters" with new ones, which cost approximately $100 each.

This would not need for the City to finance more debt.

They also mentioned that the Gas Company could read these radio operated meters for the City. This, too, is not viable since the Gas Company has yet to install their gas meters, so that is not a viable solution either, to say nothing about losing the local control of the water meters.

Then came the issue of a property owner trying to get the City's approval to add two units on an R-3 property, which they finally got past that hurdle by a 3 to 2 vote. Then came the discussion of the $38,000 plus "development" fees. The property owner was asking for a waiver since

it has taken years and several redesigns of the plan to finally obtain approval. This request was soundly defeated by the Council. Does the City take into account that the property has been paying taxes for these services for as long as the property has been in private ownership and, furthermore, will in all logic pay twice as much in property taxes from the moment the two extra units are completed and for many years as the development exists. There is absolutely no reason fr.imposing "development fees" on any private property since the owners have been paying for these "services" since day one. This fee is nothing more than another way to increase the "revenue" to the City and likewise to discourage any new building. The same could be said of the CUP fees and impact fees.

Then followed the discussion on how much does the water rate need to be increased. It is a complete mystery as to why the City cannot make ends meet with an income of over $20M. The discussion centered on the need for the increase in order to pay the annual debt payments on the water bonds, which total approximately $997,000 per year and will not end until the Year 2034. The first question is who created these debts? The answer is the City Government. Will they ever accept the responsibility and blame for their actions? Did the people have any voice in

these decisions? The answer is no! no!. Why should the people be charged for making these payments and why won't the government accept the responsibility for making the payments without passing the costs to the taxpayers? Can't they make the payments from the $20M income without charging the people more?

Remember, ALL of the City's income comes from the taxpayers.

Then came the consultant with his recommendation that the Council raise the fees on the water bills by 19% per bi-annual year and another 19% for the following budget year, compounded of course. This is on top of the 7-1/2% increase that is already being added to our water bills. We believe that these increases are primarily geared to the payment of the long-term debts, which were discussed in the previous paragraph. Did the consultant tell them anything other than what they wanted to hear? Answer: Of course not! What else would you expect to hear?

The Sewer fund needs were postponed due to the lateness of the hour, but you can easily guess what will be paid since the Sewer Fund is likewise in debt with 10 years of payments at over $206,400 per year. When will it end?

The City needs to buy a new set of drums and march to a different drum beat.

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Readers' Choice edition gets two-thumbs up Dear Editor: The Best Of issue ( READERS’ CHOICE) is beautiful! And I want to pass on that everywhere I go people are reading it, talking about it in meetings, etc.

Great job!

We’re using it as a resource for our Business Attraction Committee (a joint venture with MOTAB, the Chamber and other partners).

Lots of happy people, so thanks for doing this.

And this morning Luke got an early phone call

from a guy who saw his ad and called him specifically because he said it was such a good ad. Nice to know people are reading what you print………

Also --- a couple of things that have come up since yesterday as folks are talking: •Stephanie Aiken won Gold for Personal Trainer, and she was sooo happy!

But – she said no one called her to tell her (so she was shocked) and she would have placed an ad if she had known!

•Nikki C’s won Gold for Restaurant (but their email address is listed as www.mattdennys.com – is that right??)

•My favorite: 316 S. Myrtle – the horrible construction site next to Wil’s Sport – is listed as a Silver winner for best antique store (Patty’s has been gone for 2 years……)

Thank you for not messing up any of mine!!!!!!!

LOL…..

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Student leader of the 1989 pro-democracy VW bugs, patinas and hopes to return to China to visit aging parents just plain crazy bugs Wu'er Kaixi, one of the doing today is a result of for them to travel aboard slated to invade Tommy’s ten most wanted student lead- the Chinese government’s and visit me. My parents of the 1989 pro-democracy absurd act of ordering my have been told clearly that Dec. 14 for a great cause ersmovement in China declares his arrest, while at the same the reason they will not be intention to turn himself in to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region authority of China as he attempts to enter Hong Kong on November 24, 2013.

Wu'er Kaixi has not seen his parents in 24 years.

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The largest VW Charity Toy Drive of the holiday season will donate collected toys for the children of Elizabeth House on Dec 14. The special event will be seeing a veritable goldmine of VW’s gathered at the Original Tommy’s hamburger stand on Hill Street in Pasadena Dec. 14. Guests can walk through a car show and see so many classic VW’s of all shape and size that any fan of classic cars would have a thrill, but the engines are just getting warm. Toward the end of the evening the cars

fire up their little four bangers and will then parade down into Old Pasadena. There will be awards for the best holiday decorated VW, Best Patina Best of Show and, of course, the Ugly Duckling award. Please bring a toy to donate to a needy child this season. You don’t want to miss this.Please visit www. facebook.com/stadt.der. rosen.vw.klub for more information.

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“Friends, Hong Kong Citizens, Greetings!

I, Wu’er Kaixi, am subject to a most-wanted warrant issued by the Chinese government in 1989 by the Beijing Public Security Bureau and promulgated as an edict nationwide by the Ministry of Public Security.

I hereby make an appeal to the Hong Kong SAR and to the world.

I am willing to turn myself in to the Chinese authorities. I urge the SAR government, based on Chinese law, and by my own agreement, to exercise its judicial power and extradite me to the Chinese authorities.

As someone who is wanted by the Chinese government, why am I attempting turning myself in to the Chinese government, and why am I doing it in Hong Kong, which has its own laws, according to the constitutional principle of “One Country, Two Systems?”

Moreover, why am I doing this in transit at Hong Kong International Airport? The reason is because it is my last resort. Since 2009, I have made similar attempts in Macau, Japan, and the United States to either enter China or Chinese embassies to face the Chinese government’s charges directly, but I have been denied every time. What I’m

time refusing to allow me to return.

Assuming the Hong Kong government accepts the Chinese official position, which sees my participation in the 1989 student movement as part of a “conspiracy to subvert the government,” making me guilty of “counter revolutionary incitement,” the Hong Kong government should accept my request and help Chinese government to apprehend me. I understand that the transit area of Hong Kong International Airport is an international zone, but it is also an area within the Hong Kong government’s jurisdiction, and the Hong Kong authorities should at least consider my request to turn myself in.

If the Hong Kong government denies my request, and will neither arrest me nor help the Chinese government to apprehend me, I take this to mean that the Hong Kong government does not accept the People’s Republic of China’s official verdict on the Tiananmen student movement. If that is so, I appreciate it, and I then request the Hong Kong government stop denying Chinese dissidents the right to enter Hong Kong, giving me an opportunity to turn myself in to the Chinese liaison office in Hong Kong.

Since 1989, I have been in exile for 24 years, and have not been able to see my parents and other family members. My parents are old and in ill health.

The Chinese government refuses to issue passports

issued passports is that their son is a dissident. I would like to ask the Chinese government, is this behavior in keeping with the international treaties it has signed; is it true to the spirit of Chinese traditional values; is it in accordance with PRC law?

I believe the answer to those questions is, no, and that is why I feel I have no alternative but to turn myself in. I miss my parents and my family, and I hope to be able to be reunited with them while they are still alive, even if the reunion would have to take place behind a glass wall.

Liu Xiaobo was arrested and sentenced for 11 years for expressing his political opinions, and he has now been in prison for five years. Many more Chinese citizens have been imprisoned for their ideas. Is this China’s idea of a “rising great nation” and the “China dream” – to name just two official catch-cries. In Liu Xiaobo’s case, his wife – who did not participate in her husband’s political activities – has also lost her freedom, and is denied the use of a telephone and the internet. I ask, what does this denial of fundamental rights really say about a government that claims to represent the interests of its people?

If my action causes any disturbances in Hong Kong, it was not my intention, and for that I am deeply sorry, and I beg for the people of Hong Kong’s understanding and forgiveness. But I would also like to ask the people of Hong Kong to

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think about one question: should we become blind to absurdity because we have been living with it for so long and have become accustomed to it?

During the student movement of 1989, the people of Hong Kong provided us with great support and encouragement. Hong Kong played an important role in the Chinese democracy movement. As a member of the student movement, I will always be grateful for this. After the Tiananmen massacre, Hong Kong’s “Operation Yellowbird” rescued many pro-democracy activists – including myself – making it possible for the pro-democracy movement to survive overseas, and I will always be indebted to Hong Kong for that. The Victoria Park memorial that has taken place annually since the 1989 massacre is a globally recognized beacon in support of our endeavors to bring democracy to China. I admire the people of Hong Kong for this. I hope my efforts to return home are finally a success on this occasion. If so, let me take this last opportunity to take a deep bow to Hong Kong, and express my deepest gratitude and admiration.”

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VFW presents initial memorial scholarship fund grants to police officer & firefighter of the year New fund will 'Perpetuate the Memory and History' of fallen local service members Arcadia-Monrovia Vet- sents. erans of Foreign Wars Post The first grants from 2070 announced this week the fund were presented that it has created a schol- this past Veterans Day arship fund to memorialize Weekend at the Post's Law local service members who Enforcement Officer and have been killed in combat. Fire Fighter of the Year The Post 2070 Memo- Awards Dinner. rial Scholarship Fund will Monrovia PD Agent provide funds for awards to John Donchig and LA members of the community County Fire Fighter Fred who are recognized for pa- Barbosa of the Duarte Statriotism and excellence in tion were honored for their their fields through the of- professionalism and dedicaficial VFW Programs, such tion. Their awards at the as the Teacher of the Year, Post level also served as Scout of the Year and the nominations to the State Patriots’ Pen / Voice of De- level award, winners of mocracy program. which are submitted for a "Among the purposes national award. Also rewe list in our Congressional ceiving acknowledgement Charter is to 'perpetuate he as nominees for the awards memory and history of our were LA County Sheriff's dead'," said Clint Stamps, Deputy Wayne Goodrich Commander of Post 2070. of Duarte and Monrovia "This Memorial Fund will Fire Fighter Joe Jansen. ensure that everyone this Notably, Jansen was unable Post recognizes going for- to attend the event as he ward will themselves be was recovering from injumemorializing fallen ser- ries suffered in a recent fire. vice members from our Saturday's dinner was area, such as Kyle Colnot, attended by Assemblyman Francisco Flores and Raul Chris Holden, as well as Mercado, and all of those Monrovia Mayor Mary whose names are on me- Ann Lutz, Councilmemmorials in this community" bers Alex Blackburn and Colnot, Flores and Larry Spicer, and Temple Mercado were graduates City Clerk (and Viet Nam of Arcadia, Duarte and veteran) Gene Glasgo.

Monrovia high schools Holden thanked the hon(respectively) and all three Normal orees for their dedicated perished during the war service before presenting in Iraq. Flores, a Marine all of the nominees with tanker, was one of the very certificates of appreciation first casualties of the war. from the State.

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Temple City Camellia Festival Committee celebrates 70th Annual celebration Ever wonder where the phrase “Temple City Home of the Camellias” originated? Well it all happened 70 years ago when in 1944 the Women’s Club of Temple City chose a flower and slogan for the community and put it to work by crowning a Queen (eight month Sharon Ray Pearson) who was then driven down Las Tunas Drive escorted by a handful of Camp Fire Girls handing out Camellia blossoms to pedestrians. While this humble celebration has blossomed over the years, it continues to be a celebration of the youth in our community. This year, to celebrate the 70th Annual Camellia Festival, which will take place February 21-23, 2014, there will be more carnival rides and new entertainment for all ages, including live band performances on Saturday and Sunday and food trucks on Friday. There will be a Temple City High School “All Class” Reunion as well as a Reunion

for Past Camellia Festival Royalty.

This year’s theme “OH THE BOOKS I CAN READ!” was suggested by theme winner, Aidan Garner, a First Grader at Emperor Elementary and announced by General Chairperson of the Camellia Festival of Temple City for 2014, Dawn Tarin at the October 24th KickOff attended by committee members and local dignitaries. The Festival Committee invited youth groups and organizations who are interested in becoming a part of this landmark celebration through building a float, marching in the parade, or operating a game or novelty booth to turn in application as soon as possible at the Camellia Festival Office as deadlines are fast approaching.

In addition, if you are a First Grader in the Temple City Unified School District, or reside in Temple City, you can be part of the Camellia Festival Roy-

al Court. Royal Court Applications must be turned in to the Camellia Festival office no later than December 27th!

The Camellia Festival Royal Court reigns over the weekend’s festivities as well as acting as representatives of the Camellia Festival throughout the year. The Royal Court is selected at the Play Day, which will be held on January 11th at the Live Oak Park Community Center and the public is invited to the Coronation, which will take place on January 31st at 7:00 p.m. also at Live Oak Park.

All Applications, as well as more information regarding this unique hometown celebration can be found on the City’s website www.templecity. us or you may contact the Camellia Festival Director, Nan Fish at nfish@templecity.us or 626-285-2171 Ext. 2350. Join us in making the 70th Annual Camellia Festival a weekend to remember!

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Monrovia Community Services Director Soash retires after 32 years On Saturday, November 30, 2013, Monrovia Community Services Director April Soash retired from public service. Soash has served the majority of her career in the City of Monrovia, rising from a Recreation Supervisor in 1981, to Community Services Division Manager in 1990, Assistant Director in 1994 and finally to Director of the Community Services Department in 1996. Her official last working day is Friday, November 22.

Throughout her career, Soash has overseen the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Library Park, the annual Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Concerts in the park, Halloween events and Canyon Park’s Haunted Hikes, Summer Extravaganza, literacy and cultural programs at the Library, and the former Monrovia Soap Box Derby. She directed City rentals, contract classes, outdoor education programs, youth sports, shelters for emergencies, and published the quarterly Community Services brochure.

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Over the past 32 years, she has served nine City Managers, five Mayors, and eighteen City Councilmembers, worked with four City Clerks, five City Treasurers, and seven City Attorneys, and attended over 776 City Council and Community Services Commission Meetings.

Soash has a Recreation Administration degree from Pepperdine University and has used that knowledge to its fullest extent in Monrovia.

Her legacy can be seen

in the new Public Library, the Wilderness Preserve, the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, and the Monrovia Skate Park.

Soash said, “So much of what I have done in Monrovia involves family. I met my husband here and raised my children here. I have loved the opportunities the City has brought me, and it has been an honor and privilege to serve Monrovia. I am excited to now focus my free time on my family.”

“We want to thank the community for selecting Stephanie Aikin, Move Your Mountain Fitness, Gold Winner for Personal Trainer and Move Your Mountain Fitness, Silver Winner for Fitness Center.”

Norwood Library’s 2013 Bookmark Contest Winners announced Hunter Lin, Catherine Ruan, Jannet Solis, and Le Qi Yang are artistic readers. This special annual bookmark contest is cosponsored by the County of Los Angeles Public Library and Pentel Arts. You will now represent Norwood Library in the County-wide competition. All K-12th grade students qualify to participate in this annual bookmark competition which are locally judged by someone with an artistic background, and then judged by the corresponding Member of the L.A. Board of Supervisors. Additional gifts were graciously provided by the Friends of Norwood Library to our Honorees: Maribel

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Michael Roberts hosts local fundraising events to educate youth on suicide prevention Local professional speaker Michael Roberts will be hosting and speaking at various fundraising events throughout the San Gabriel Valley in December to help educate local youth on suicide prevention.

On December 7, he will be at the LA Fitness Arcadia for a Free Wrap-A-Gift Fundraiser, December 14th at The Sports Clip of Duarte offering Free Haircuts, December 21st at the UFC of Rosemead for The Cardio for Life Event, December 22nd at the LA Fitness Monterey Park for another Free Wrap-A-Gift Fundraiser and many other " 2014 " upcoming events in our area.

The Michael Roberts Foundation helps educate prevention in Teen Suicide, Teen Alcohol and Teen Drug Abuse. Roberts philosophy; "Helping Families and The Youths of America". Roberts speaks around

the and believes it will not only make us a better country but a better world when young people are armed with facts and hope. He explains that with determination, motivation and a will to never give up, you can create anything you set your mind to.

Growing up with divorced, alcoholic and abusive parents, Roberts turned to drugs and alcohol at an early age. “With no discipline and the freedom to do whatever I wanted, alcohol and drugs became my way of life.

On Dec 5th, 1985 at the age of 17, I felt as if the only way out was to end my life, I bought a 12 pack of beer and stood overlooking a 250 foot cliff.

I began thinking and said to myself “What a relief it would be for my parents to know that the mistake they had once made in me,

was no longer around.” As I stood looking down, I heard a voice, I turned to look back and saw a police officer standing as he said “It’s not worth it please don’t do it.” I then looked at him and said “I’m sorry” and then I JUMPED! Little did I know I would jump into the arms of an angel that the Good Lord Above would send to me. Falling and tumbling down to the bottom, I was helicoptered to a hospital with Doctors saying “This one will not live.” I slipped into a coma and began the fight of my life, having to learn to walk, talk and write again, having many broken bones to heal, remarkably 2 years of rehab later and with nothing but scars to show, I made a full recovery, " Roberts said.

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nings, scoring seven times in the bottom of the second inning en route to its fourth tournament victory without a loss, two coming against SM Black. In a prior semifinal matchup, AALL Black prevailed, 7-2.

Tuesday night, while the AALL Gray bats took an inning to get warmed up, pitchers Ryan Rizzo, Kellen Gewecke and Brandon Lustig

turned in scoreless relief performances against a hard-hitting SM Black team. At one point, Rizzo struck out four batters in a row.

The key hit for AALL Gray was a two-run triple by Lustig. Patrick Dowd and Jonah Tang both had two hits for AALL Gray. Jonluke Goldman hit his second home run in as many games for SM Black, a two-run

blast. Goldman capped a great fall season with 12 RBI in the tournament, including six RBI against Pasadena American White in the loser's bracket final. AALL Gray (122) was paced offensively during its championship fall by Julian Eskridge, who tallied a District-leading seven home runs for Manager Joe Dowd and coaches Mike Rizzo and Steve Gewecke.

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LASD offers tips to prevent theft from your vehicle As we begin our Holiday shopping and may have gifts and other large purchases in our vehicles, we need to think about theft prevention. Thefts from vehicles are routinely reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and it remains one of the most frequently occurring crimes in the United States.

Vehicles are easy targets and often contain property attractive to thieves. Even the most amateur thief can stroll through residential neighborhoods and parking lots and find plenty of opportunity.

Help your sheriff's deputies reduce this crime in our community by taking these simple steps: Never leave your car unlocked, or the windows open. Leaving your car unlocked is an open invitation for a thief to help himself.

Even leaving your window open a small amount can be enough for a thief to unlock and open your car. Thefts

can occur even in the few moments you might be inside a building and your car is not in your view.

Never use a Hide-a-Key box on your car. Thieves will look for these.

Never leave home or office keys in your car. The keys, along with any identifying paperwork left in the car could lead a thief to your home or business.

Never leave valuables in clear view. Do not leave purses, cellular phones, backpacks, laptop computers, gym bags, shopping bags, packages, etc. visible from the outside of your vehicle.

A thief may not know what is in a bag, but will be willing to break a window or door lock to find out. If you must keep property in your vehicle, place it in the trunk so it is not visible to the opportunist. Place it there prior to arriving at your destination so you are not seen putting it away when you arrive.

Avoid leaving your car

in an under-used or unattended lot. A frequently used lot means more witnesses, so a theft is less likely to occur.

If you are parking at night, or will be returning to your car after dark, park in a welllit area. Stay away from areas that are concealed, obscured or remote.

When at your home, park inside of a garage if possible. Lock your vehicle and close/lock your garage door.

If parking in a garage is not an option, park in your driveway or on the street in front of your home. Leave outdoor lights on or use motion sensing lights.

No matter how safe the neighborhood is or how nice the shopping center appears, thefts can always occur. By following these tips we can reduce the thefts in our community and keep the Holidays a time of cheer.

Report crime and suspicious activity to your local sheriff's station or police department.

Burglaries continue to plague Duarte The City of Duarte and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department advise residents aware that a burglary occurred in the Duarte Mesa or Area 8 of Duarte.

Between Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. while the resident was away, unknown suspect(s) entered the secure home in 2300 Block of High Mesa Drive after shattering a side window. The home was ransacked and two television sets, jewelry and a 2005 Bentley convertible was stolen, the alarm system was not activated. The garage door was left open by the suspect(s) the vehicle was recovered by Pasadena Police Department.

If you spotted suspi-

cious persons, vehicles, and/or any unusual activity in the area, or If you have any information that can assist in the investigation of this burglary, please contact Special Assignment Deputy Goodrich at the Duarte Sub Station by calling (626) 3577938, ext. 320.

The apprehension of those responsible for these crimes is a major priority of the City of Duarte and the Sheriff's Department.

Four significant arrests were made, in November, December, February, and most recently late July, all in connection with some of the Duarte burglaries. There are other criminals at work targeting Duarte neighborhoods. A majority of the home burglaries have oc-

curred in the daytime hours when residents were away from home. Law enforcement continues to work to solve these crimes through increased patrol and presence to prevent other burglaries from occurring. A majority of arrests pertaining to burglaries are made with the help of the public. If you see something, Say Something!

If you suspect you were the victim of a break-in always request a report ASAP to aid Deputies in effective investigations.

Please visit our website for crime statistics and an area map http://www. accessduarte.com/index. php?option=com_content &view=article&id=83&Item id=76

Los Angeles County Arts Commission issues call for qualifications for Capitol display student art competition The Los Angeles County Arts Commission, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) call for a student art competition to inspire the County’s window display at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

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Santa will only be present at the Breakfast with Santa Event. Free parking is available at the Centennial Way Entrance to Santa Anita Race Track. There will be shuttle service to transport participants to and from the Community Center from 8:00am-2:15pm. In the event of rain, the Snow Festival will be held Saturday, December 14th. For more information please call 626.574.5113!

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The Holiday Snow Festival is free to the public and will also take place at the Arcadia Community Center on the same day from 9am-2pm.

This event will feature holiday entertainment, crafts, trolley train rides, dual sled runs and two snow play areas. Delicious food from the popular Grilled Cheese Truck will be available for purchase from 11:30am-1:30pm.

will select three student finalists to receive stipends to create original art designs. One winner will be selected, which will be used as inspiration for an exhibit designer to build the display.

For more information, and to download, the application instructions, visit: http:// lacountyarts.org/civicart_opportunities.htm

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Breakfast with Santa in Arcadia Department. The breakfast fills up quickly so get your registration requests in to assure your spot! For new registrants, please remember to include your proof of residency/child’s birth with your forms and on-line submittals, if you have not already done so. This information is required and will delay the process if not provided. For more information, please contact the Recreation De-

nually, will highlight the local sights, attractions, events and history of Los Angeles County. All undergraduate college students that both live and attend school in Los Angeles County are encouraged to apply. The deadline for qualification applications is Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. The Arts Commission will review qualifications and

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El Monte celebrates 42nd annual holiday house - Saturday Dec. 7 The El Monte Community Center and the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Center will be transformed into a “Holiday Winter Wonderland” on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The first 200 hundred children to visit Holiday House will receive a free holiday surprise.

Annual fundraisers include the Arroyo High School Cheer Team Menudo Breakfast (9 to 11 a.m.), the El Monte High School

Song Team Carne Asada Taco Lunch (noon to 3 p.m.) and the El Monte Pee Wee Cheerleaders Spaghetti Dinner (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.). The El Monte Council of PTA will host a Pie & Coffee Social (3 to 6 p.m.). SGV Energy Wise Partnership will be present form 10 a.m. to noon to swap old holiday lights with energy-efficient LED lights (while supplies last).

Attendees are asked to help support the El Monte/

South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) by bringing canned items to the Holiday House, which will be donated to the ERA food drive. For every five canned items you donate, you will receive a ticket for an opportunity raffle.

This wonderful Christmas boutique is free to all attendees. Don’t miss this wonderful El Monte tradition! For more information, call (626) 580-2200.

FBI nabs San Gabriel con-man in Las Vegas David Kaup, 30, of San Gabriel was arrested bu the FBI in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. He failed to show up at his sentencing in December of 2012 after pleading guilty to wire fraud charges in connection with an $11 million fraud scheme.

(Courtesy of the FBI) The San Gabriel fugitive who admitted defrauding homeowners out of millions through mortgage and investment schemes was arrested in Las Vegas last week.

The FBI's Los Angeles office said in a statement Tuesday that 30-year-old Da-

vid Kaup, who disappeared after failing to appear at his December sentencing last year, was arrested at a Las Vegas home where he'd been living.

Kaup operated several Los Angeles-based mortgage and investment companies.

In April 2012, he agreed to plead guilty to two counts of wire fraud.

According to his plea agreement, Kaup carried out three separate fraud schemes that defrauded more than 50 mostly working class families who sought

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his assistance in refinancing their homes.

The FBI says the schemes led to losses for the homeowners of more than $11 million.

Human remains found in Carson belong to San Gabriel Valley woman The human remains found at two Los Angeles County water treatment plants in Basset and Carson have been identified as 27-year-old Erin Lynn Cruz of the East San Gabriel Valley.

Cruz was last seen alive in the La Puente area during the late evening hours on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. The cause of death has

not been determined.

Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are asking that anyone who saw the victim after the 23rd of October or has any information about this incident to please contact Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los

Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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San Gabriel Valley based Nazee Rofagha, D.C. has her finger on the pulse of neurological rehabilitation Improving the health and well-being of her patients for more than 18 years, San Gabriel Valley based Dr. Nazee Rofagha, Doctor of Chiropractic, remains at the forefront of her field.

In addition to practicing complete traditional chiropractic care, Rofagha incorporates a “no boundaries” mindset in her work and is one of the few doctors in the area that is trained to perform Neurological Rehabilitation, an emerging new collection of non-invasive techniques designed to evaluate and rehabilitate nerves in the body.

Currently, Dr. Rofagha is completing the third of the three Modules of Quantum Neurology® Rehabilitation Training.

Developed by Dr. George Gonzalez, DC, QN, this advanced healing concept uses the patient’s own Nervous System to guide their rehabilitation.

Also trained and certified in NRCT™ (Neurological Relief Centers Technique), Dr. Rofagha, remains committed to seeking out new, forwardthinking non-invasive techniques such as these to further help her patients suffering from chronic pain, injuries and conditions. Though each body is different, when these progressive practices work, the results are often described by patients as miraculous and immediate.

“I was at my wits end because the constant pain that traveled throughout my body for decades was becoming unbearable,” said Karen Singer, a 20 plus year Fibromyalgia sufferer who recently visited Dr. Rofagha for testing and therapy that included specialized techniques that stimulate the Nervous System, Infrared Light Therapy and Vibration Therapy. The change happened when, through Dr. Rofagha’s efforts, her neck muscle got stronger. “The intensity of the pain in my back went from a level seven to a three within 15 minutes. For the first time in years, I left a doctor’s office with less pain and more hope.”

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The goal is to improve the quality of information being sent along the entire path of the nervous system.

Once the problem areas are determined, the restoration of accurate communication of the nerve ensues. This type of care makes the body more aware of what is not functioning correctly and facilitates the nerves to reprogram themselves so that the body can heal quickly and naturally.

“I strive to identify the root of my patients problems and what techniques they respond to, not only focusing on the symptoms,” said Dr. Rofagha who works with people with a wide range of mildto-debilitating conditions including Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Migraines, Anxiety, Fatigue, Insomnia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and more as well as Neuropathy and people suffering from nerve related pain such as pain radiation, tingling and throbbing sensations which are collectively referred to as a neurological condition. “I respect what

science and medicine can do but sometimes it is not enough. People realize they have a choice now, with all of the emerging techniques breaking ground in pain management and neurological rehabilitation, which is exciting. Patients are optimistic, after exhausting traditional remedies and medicine, that there is something that can still be done to potentially relieve their chronic pain and discomfort.”

Dr. Rofagha’s interest in progressive non-invasive healing techniques was born years ago from her own frustration and desire to help alleviate some of her mother’s life-altering pain. It has since grown into a passion to help as many people as possible. Currently patients throughout the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles travel to Rofagha’s Pasadena office for this one-of-a-kind-treatment.

A long-standing national board-certified chiropractor licensed by the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Neurological Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr. Rofagha and the family Chiropractic Wellness Center is located at 1017 South Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (626) 583-9116 or visit www.drrofagha.com.

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Christmas dinner at Pasadena Senior Center There’s no need to cook at home on Christmas Day. The Pasadena Senior Center will be overflowing with holiday spirit during the annual Christmas dinner with all the trimmings Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. and the meal will be served at noon. Laura Espinosa will entertain with Christmas tunes on the piano and Santa and his elves will drop by with special treats for

everyone!

A delicious turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad and a special dessert will be served at festive tables in the Scott Pavilion, which will be adorned with decorations befitting this very special day.

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$10 for members and $12 for non-members. For more information call (626) 6856724.

Founded in 1959, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and over in a friendly environment.

Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.

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Part of Library Park will be turned into a virtual Winter Wonderland, with 20 tons of snow featuring three snow sleds for children to play in.

There will be holiday music provided by the Fellowship Monrovia band featuring soloists and the new Fellowship Choir. Miracle on Myrtle will be held the same evening as the street fair, which will feature food and items to purchase which will make wonderful holiday gifts.

"This is an amazing community," said Monrovia resident Albert Tate of Fellowship Monrovia. "This night will be a reflection of our great city. This is the most wonderful time of the year, and this will be a perfect evening for families to experience the magic of the holiday season.

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Children will have the opportunity to enjoy a 40foot by 40-foot “sledding area” where much of the 20 tons of snow will be located.

“The whole event last year was amazing,” said Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz. “It was phenomenal. It was a great event for our city; people who went into the park were blown away by

the spirit in the park and the festivities. I hope people who heard about it last year are able to come out and experience this collective spirit.”

"We want this to become another tradition in Monrovia," said event organizer Bobby Chow. “We want to bring together people of all ages, multicultural and multi-generational, and make 'Miracle on Myrtle' a tradition like the Monrovia Christmas Parade."

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One Night Only!

“The Christmas Carol Murder Mystery” at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Dec. 22 For those of you who enjoy “A Christmas Carol”, you can enjoy the Sierra Madre Playhouse’s main stage production of the traditional tale of Scrooge and Tiny Tim. But here’s a twist on the Christmas Carol you’re familiar with. You still get the story you love, slightly condensed, except by the end of Act 1 a murder has happened. Jacob Marley becomes the detective, thanks to night school, and the characters you love, Bob and Ethel Cratchit, Fred and Elizabeth, Belle and of course, Tiny Tim, are all suspects. Oh, did we say there are your usual Ghosts and even a surprise ending?

Enjoy one of your favorite Christmas stories with this interactive Murder Mystery worked into a joyous holiday tale.

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Meet Shamrock, the new Wells Fargo Tournament of Roses® plush pony

For a limited time, there are two ways to take home a special Tournament of Roses edition of your very own, or give one to a friend. Simply open a qualifying Wells Fargo checking account1, or refer a friend to open one2.

Like the ponies that inspired Shamrock, our checking accounts deliver the convenience and services to help you better manage your money throughout the year.

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To qualify for the plush pony, customer must be a new Wells Fargo consumer or business checking customer, open and fund a new eligible Wells Fargo Checking Package checking account, Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account (where available), or Wells Fargo Business Services® Package checking account with a $50 minimum opening deposit. All Wells Fargo Checking Packages®, the Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account, and Wells Fargo Business Services Packages are eligible for this offer. See banker for account details. Offer valid from 11/18/2013 through 12/31/2013 only, or while supplies last, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one plush pony per customer. Customer will receive the plush pony at the time of opening and funding the new Wells Fargo Checking Package® checking account, Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account, or Wells Fargo Business Services® Package checking account. Offer is only available at participating Wells Fargo banking locations. Wells Fargo team members are not eligible for this offer.

To qualify for the plush pony, a new Wells Fargo consumer or business checking customer must present a referral card (photocopies cannot be accepted) and open a new eligible Wells Fargo Checking Package checking account, Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account (where available), or Wells Fargo Business Services Package checking account with a $50 minimum opening deposit. All Wells Fargo Checking Packages, the Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account, and Wells Fargo Business Services Packages are eligible for this offer. See banker for checking package details. Offer valid from 11/18/2013 through 12/31/2013 only, or while supplies last, and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one plush pony per customer. Referring customer must be an existing Wells Fargo consumer or business checking customer. If all eligibility requirements are met, new customer will receive a plush pony at the time of opening and funding the new Wells Fargo Checking Package checking account, Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account, or Wells Fargo Business Services Package checking account, and the referring customer will be contacted within 30 days to make arrangements to receive a plush pony. All accounts must be funded during promotional period. Offer is only available at participating Wells Fargo banking locations. Wells Fargo team members are not eligible for this offer. © 2013 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Materials expire on 12/31/2013.

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‘What’s happening in the San Gabriel Valley’ Alhambra December 6 – Downtown Alhambra First Friday.

Theme: Holiday Happiness.

Event will include live music, activities for kids and more.

From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alhambra Renaissance Place (1 E. Main St.).

December 10 – Holiday open House featuring film “Christmas in Connecticut,” refreshments, games, prizes, and more at the Alhambra Civic Center Library (101 S. First St.) at 6 p.m. See www.alhambralibrary.org December 11 – Housing Rights Center Workshop at the Alhambra Civic Center Library in the Reese Hall (101 S. First St.) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn your legal rights and responsibilities. Workshop is free. RSVP to (800) 477-5977 ext 1104.

Arcadia December 7 – Breakfast with Santa at the Community Center (365 Campus Dr.) at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. $10 per person. Pictures with Santa for children attending . Parking will be available at the Centennial Way entrance to Santa Anita Race Track. Shuttle service will be available to transport families to and from the Community Center. In the event of bad weather call (626) 574-3880 for updates.

December 7 – “Annie Jr.” at First Avenue Middle School Theater (301 S. 1st Ave.) at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Annie searches for her parents in New York. Great for the entire family. 120 minutes long with an intermission.

Price ranges between $5 and $15. See www.premiermusicals.com December 11 – Foreign film “Secret in Their Eyes” from Argentina (2009, rated R, 129 minutes long) at the Arcadia Public Library (20 W. Duarte Rd) at 6 p.m.

Free.

Join your neighbors and officers for a cup of coffee and conversation. Ask your questions, voice your concerns, and get to know the Arcadia police officers at McDonald’s (143 E. Foothill Blvd) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Azusa December 7 and 8 – Free Yard Sale dates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have

stuff to sell this is your chance to do it without paying a permit fee. Refer to Municipal Code 18-532 for rules. Illegal sales are subject to fines up to $500.

December 10 – Santa visit the Library (729 N. Dalton Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your kids and your camera!

Baldwin Park December 5 – DEADLINE at 5 p.m. to apply for a Christmas food basket. Get your application at the Esther Snyder Community Center (4100 Baldwin Park Blvd) or the Teri G. Muse Family Service Center (14305 Morgan St.) Take proof of ID and income for verification. Baskets will be distributed December 14 at the Community Center.

December 7 – Breakfast with Santa at the Julia McNeill Senior Center (4100 Baldwin Park Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. At Santa’s workshop children and adults can make arts and crafts.

Then photos can be taken with Santa ($3). Admission to breakfast is $3 for ages 13 and over and $2 for younger children. For more information call (626) 813-5245 ext. 317.

December 9 – Christmas time craft at the Art and Recreation Center (14403-B East Pacific Ave.) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

December 7 – May-

Burbank or’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall (275 East Olive Ave.) at 6 p.m. Featuring appearance by the RC Rockettes, Santa Claus, and more.

“Serenata” Holiday Concert and Party at St. Eleanor Hall of the Bellarmine Jefferson High School (465 E. Olive Ave.) from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free concert and artist reception. Classical and modern holiday music. Great family event. See www.bellaserenata.com December 8 – “Say No to Drugs Race LA Holiday Classic” at Universal Studios Gate 3, 2160 Parking Structure (3900 Lankershim Blvd.) at 7:30 a.m. 5K/10K/Kiddie Fun Run. Arrive early as you must be shuttled to race start location. Cost $40. See www. saynotodrugsrace.org

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fast with Santa at the Community Center (1600 Huntington Dr.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. $2 for kids 10 and under / $4 adults. For more information call (626) 357-7931.

December 8 – City of Hope invites you to a Community Science Festival, an afternoon of education and fun at City of Hope (1500 East Duarte Road) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Guest parking in visitor Lot A.) Register at communitysciencefestival. eventbrite.com December 10 – LA Opera presents “Hope for the Holidays” at City of Hope’s Cooper Auditorium (1500 E. Duarte Rd.) at noon.

Free. Melodies capturing the spirit of the season. Light refreshments will be served.

Feel free to bring your lunch.

December 11 – Santa visits Beardslee Park from 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Royal Oaks Park from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Santa will hand out candy canes to all kids.

Santa’s Holiday Party at the Community Center (1600 Huntington Drive) from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for kids ages 5 to 12. RSVP by calling (626) 357-7931. Also at the party, SCE customers can exchange an old string of holiday lights for a string of energy saving LED holiday lights for free.

El Monte December 7 – Holiday House at the Community Center (3130 Tyler Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Free admission. Enjoy Arroyo High School Cheer Team’s Menudo Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $5, El Monte High School Song Team’s “Carne Asada Taco Lunch” from noon to 3 p.m. for $5, El Monte Council of P.T.A.’s “Pie and Coffee Social” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for $2, and Pee Wee Cheerleaders’s “Spaghetti Dinner” from 4:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. for $5. Also a holiday LED light exchange from 10 a.m. to noon – bring an old string of lights and get a new string of LED lights. Tree decorating contest. Gingerbreak house contest. Bike raffle.

December 8 – Swearing in day at the El Monte High School Auditorium (3048 Tyler Ave.) from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mayor Quintero, Councilmembers Macias and Gomez and newly elected City Treasurer Jerry Velasco and Clerk Jonathan

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Hawes will be sworn in.

Open to the public and free.

Refreshments provided.

Glendale December 7 – The Hoover High School PTA Tour of Homes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Theme is “Glamour of Glendale.” Four gorgeous homes will be open for touring. Tours will be hosted by student docents from Hoover High School.

Hoover talent will be on display as well, with the chorus, jazz band, and symphony performing at the homes during the day. Tickets are $27 to $30. See www.hoovertourofhomes.org “LA Woman – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow – A Day of Art, History, and Culture” at Forest Lawn (1712 S. Glendale Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reception, panel, art exhibit and boutique shopping featuring several local female artists.

Admission and parking are free.

December 7 and 8 – “The Nutcracker” with the Los Angeles Ballet at the Alex Theatre Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. See www.losangelesballet.org

Los Angeles December 7 – “Festival of Carols” with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at 2 p.m. See www. lamc.org December 8 – “Rejoice! Ceremony of Carols”

with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at 7 p.m. See www.lamc.org December 11 – “Messiah Sing-Along” with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. See www. lamc.org December 12 – “The Nutcracker” with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at 8 p.m.. See www.laphil.org

Monrovia December 7 – Join the Library Lobby (321 South Myrtle Ave.) for festive classical sounds featuring the Sterling Flute Choir at 3 p.m.

Free.

December 7 and 8 – Free electronic waste recycling event at Monrovia Park N Ride (corner of S. Myrtle Ave. and W. Pomona Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proof of California residency required. See attanrecyclingcorp.com December 10 – Friends of the Monrovia Public Library begins selling selections of its holiday collection. Christmas and Hanukkah books and media will be available.

Pasadena December 5 to 7 – Handmade holiday: A Christmas Boutique at the First Church of the Nazarene (3700 East Sierra Madre Blvd.) Dec 5 and 6 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec 7 from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 11:30 a.m. there will be a snowman contest using real snow. See www.handmadeholiday.org December 7 – “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens opens at A Noise Within (3352 East Foothill Blvd). Will run until December 22. See www.anoisewithin.org December 7 and 8 – Los Angeles Children’s Chorus at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church ( 585 East Colorado Blvd) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range $26 to $44 (children are half price). See information at www.lachildrenschorus.org

San Gabriel December 7 – “Swingin’ in the 40’s” Holiday Extravaganza dinner and concert at the San Gabriel Country Club (350 E. Hermosa Dr.) at 6 p.m. For information call (626) 272-2460 or email sgvmtboxoffice@ earthlink.net

Temple City December 6 – Temple City Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with snow play areas for children under 12, festive entertainment, crafts, a mini parade, and Santa. Starts at 5 p.m. and parade at 7 p.m.

December 11 – “Christmas around the world” will be presented at 7 p.m. Elementary school age children will sing at the First Lutheran Church (9123 Broadway).

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Pasadena Crown City Chorus Christmas show - Dec 14 The sounds of Christmas are coming to life as the Pasadena Crown City Chorus puts the finishing touches on its annual Christmas show.

Chorus members will be presenting their fourpart, barbershop-harmony rendition of many of the favorite seasonal carols at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 14, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena. The church is located at 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Tickets for the show are available from Chorus members or may be ordered by phone at (626) 244-7817. General admission is $15, with thickets for children 6 to 12 and seniors 65 and older selling for $10.

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Among the countless memorable moments during the Thanksgiving Day festivities was the presentation of a $200,000 "Neighborhood Builders award" from Bank of America. The Reverend Dr. Mark Smutny of Pasadena Presbyterian also delivered the Invocation and Mayor Bill Bogaard was on hand to serve food.

Sponsors also included HomeStreet Bank, Gonzalez Goodale Architects, Pasadena Federal Credit Union, Super King Markets, Longo Toyota-ScionLexus, and Laborers’ Local 777.

People interested in volunteering for Union Station Homeless Services Christmas Dinner-In-ThePark and those interested in donating or contributing non-perishable food items, can find more information at www.unionstationhs,org.

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Arcadia High goes back to the future

By SHEL SEGAL When it comes to the gymnasium at Arcadia High School, the future is now.

Construction was recently completed on the school’s new gym, a $4 million project that was paid for by Measure I bonds.

Jim Leahy, director of Measure I Bond Project Facilities, said the new gym is larger than the old one.

“This was an existing original structure from the high school built in 1956,” Leahy said. “This was completely renovated now so that it has increased in size capacity to about 1,150 seats. It was slightly under 1,000. It was all wood bleachers.”

Leahy said many of the gym’s features are state of the art.

“Now we have telescopic bleachers that can be pushed out of the way so it can be used for multiple functions,” he said. “All of these bleachers are on a motor so it’s not kids pushing them back.”

He added the gym is up to code with 2013 standards as far as energy goes.

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“We repainted the ceiling and put in all-energy efficient lighting,” Leahy said. “We use it from a thermostat as well as a timer.

We added air conditioning, which had been long missed in here. This was a hot box. All the maple floor was pulled up and re-done.

It’s all elevated, which makes it softer. In any kind of performance you have some give because it’s not touching the floor.”

Leahy also said he is pleased the school and community were patient while the gym was being renovated.

“It’s a facility that gets

a tremendous amount of community use as well as school use,” he said.

“It’s a facility that gets used around the clock.

We’ve had this down for a good four months. But we worked around the clock to get it done and have it ready for the rest of the school year.”

In addition, he said the gym basically pays for itself.

“It’s money well spent,” he said. “It will pay dividends for the next 50 years.”

(Shel Segal can be reached at ssegal@beaconmedianews.com).

If you’re pondering why you should see “A Christmas Carol” again this season, ponder no more. The Sierra Madre Playhouse brings a performance that offers fresh insight and a new intimacy that will warm your holiday heart!

Director Christina Harris has adapted Charles Dickens’s beloved family classic to give us clues as to why Ebenezer Scrooge became the Scrooge that we all know— and love to hate. We meet his mean-spirited father briefly, and empathize with his loss of little sister Fanny. But the main theme of Scrooge’s redemption after his visitations of Ghosts Past, Present and Future remain.

Fezziwigs’ festive party and its mistletoe, Scrooge sending the lad to fetch a turkey for the Cratchits’ dinner, young Ebenezer’s lonely holidays at school, Belle’s breakup of their romance, hands warming over the scant fire, the plaintive children “Want” and “Ignorance.”… it’s all there as it should be.

Harris opted for more muted hues than customary for both the costumes and the settings, saying that she feels they are more closely Dickensian. A mural of an English village, circa 1843, comprises the entire back wall of the stage and is so appealing we feel we could stroll down its path. Simple scene changes take us along with Scrooge and the three Spirits on their visits.

Scott Harris plays the bombastic Scrooge, with his trademark “Bah—humbug!”

Yet as he makes his nocturnal journey to scenes of his life, he also shows tenderness and anguish, both in great measure. Bob Cratchit (Anthony Bravo) is the meek, compliant clerk and loving family man.

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Past (Kelly Kitko) is enchanting in an ethereal, floaty white gown as she leads Ebenezer back to his childhood and youth. Hector S. Quintana, with his booming voice, wears a brightly colored, floorlength robe, as is the tradition for his Christmas Present role.

As Christmas Future, Tim Stafford is absolutely eerie in a grayish, wispy garment, and he’s all the more ominous in that his face is concealed and he doesn’t speak. (This vignette may prove a bit scary for some youngsters.) Jacob Marley (Karl Maschek) also presents a frightful image.

“God bless us, everyone!” says our beloved Tiny Tim (Amelia Grace.) Tim Stafford is Scrooge’s charming, persistent nephew Fred.

He and most other cast members play several roles and, at that, nearly two dozen actors are onstage. Olivia SchlueterCorey is a poignant Fanny, and Jolie Adamson the spurned sweetheart Belle.

Of course “A Christmas Carol” offers carols and dancing, plus John Zalewski’s new score that proves to be a real mood-setter. Lighting by Jeremy Pivnick enhances the ambience. Several villagers make up a small orchestra, which highlights youngsters Melody Cole or Cadence Cole as violinists.

Harris has created a nice transition showing Ebenezer and Fanny as they grow up.

Fanny at 5 years is Cadence Cole, Jessie Ellico Franks at 8, and Ranya Jaber at 12.

Young Scrooge is Randy Wade Kelley, Andrew Byer at 10 years, and Zayd Jaber at 17.

Ward Calaway is producer. Ashley Jo Navarro is stage manager, with Emilie Brazeau and Rick Taylor as assistants.

Reservations for “A Christmas Carol” are strongly recommended, as sellouts are expected. The play will continue at the Sierra Madre Playhouse weekends through Monday, Dec. 23. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Additional holiday performances are Sun., Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.; and weeknights at 8 p.m. on Wed., Dec 18; Thurs., Dec. 19; and Mon., Dec. 23. Admission is $28 general, $25 for seniors (65+) and youths (to age 21.)

The Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Holiday dining at local restaurants can enhance your theater-going experience. City lots offer free parking. For ticket reservations or more information, phone (626) 355-4318, or visit the website, www.sierramadreplayhouse.org, for online ticketing. For reservations for groups of 15 or more, phone (626) 836-2125.

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POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD

Sunday, November 24: Around 1:23 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reversing unsafely on Huntington Drive near Baldwin Avenue.

An investigation revealed the 26-year-old Hispanic female driver was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and the 22-yearold White female passenger was intoxicated and unable to care for herself. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At about 7:05 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the food court at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The victim set her purse down on a chair and forgot to grab it before she moved to another seat. She discovered it missing ten minutes later. No witnesses were located.

Monday, November 25: At approximately 4:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken tail light in the area of Duarte Road and First Avenue. The officer discovered the 21-year-old Black male driver had an expired license. He was cited, released in the field without incident, and his vehicle was left legally parked.

Shortly after 9:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hitand-run traffic collision in the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Las Flores Avenue. The victim was traveling southbound on Santa Anita Avenue when she was broadsided by another vehicle attempting to turn left onto Las Flores Avenue. The suspect vehicle is described as a red Lexus SC 400. The victim’s vehicle sustained moderate damage and no injuries were reported.

Tuesday, November 26: Just after midnight, an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for a broken tail light in the area of First Avenue and Haven Avenue. The officer discovered the 32-year-old Black female driver had a suspended license and expired registration; although she was displaying a current registration sticker on her license plate. A records check indicated she had not paid her registration since 2011.

She was cited in the field, released without incident, and her vehicle was not stored.

Around 8:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of West Foothill

Boulevard regarding a possible driver under the influence. The officer observed the suspect vehicle run over a curb, causing one of the rear tires to blow out. An investigation revealed the 52-year-old White male driver was under the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, and had a suspended license and outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, November 27: Just before 2:00 a.m., an officer responded to the parking lot at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, in reference to a welfare check on a male subject making suicidal threats. An investigation revealed the subject had an outstanding no bail felony warrant and was in possession of methamphetamine.

The 42-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Around 4:46 p.m., an officer responded to the 1300 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a mail theft report. A resident observed an unknown male subject closing her mailbox and approached him before he fled in a White 20022005 Tahoe or Yukon. The resident asked for her mail back, but the suspect said he didn’t have it. About five days of mail was reported missing.

The suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 25-years-old, clean shaven with short hair, tattoos on his arms from the sleeves down, and wearing a white t-shirt. A Hispanic female subject was also observed sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle. She is described as approximately 25-years-old with shoulder length hair and a tattoo on her left bicep.

Thursday, November 28: Just after 1:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken license plate lamp in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. An investigation revealed the 33-year-old Black male was under the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monrovia PD

Vehicle Burglary November 11 at 9:36 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of McKinley. Sometime during the night, the victim's locked vehicle was broken into and burglarized. The investigaton is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary November 11 at 9:48 a.m., a vehicle burglary reported in the 800 block of West Foothill. During the evening, the victim's locked vehicle was broken into, but nothing appeared to have been stolen.

The investigation is continuing.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested November 11 at 10:28 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of West Palm in regards to a call reporting a subject who was possibly under the influence of drugs. The officers contacted the subject at his home and determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance.

The subject consented to a search of his room and a small quantity of heroin was found. The subject was arrested for possession and being under the inffluence of a controlled substance.

Violation of Court Order / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested November 11 at 11:02 a.m., a caller reported a subject that was causing a disturbance at a business in the 100 block of West Foothill.

When the officer arrived, he saw the subject near a fast food restaurant and knew that the suspected possibly had a restraining order against him. Dispatch checked the subject's name and confirmed there was a restraining order against the suspect being at the shopping center. An officer arrived and approached the subject to detain him for violating the restraining order and he immediately ran from the officer. A foot pursuit ensued, but patrol officers apprehended the suspect about three blocks away. The suspect was booked for violating a court order and resisting arrest.

Stolen Vehicle November 11 at 5:55 p.m., a motorcycle was reported stolen from the 700 block of South Myrtle. The victim's BMW motocycle was stolen

from an apartment building parking structure. The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglaries November 11, three vehicle burglaries were reported in the early evening hours.

The burglaries occurred in the 100 block of North Mayflower, 100 block of North Primrose, and the area of Eldorado and Fifth.

While officers were investigating the vehicle burglary in the 100 block of North Mayflower, dispatch received a call from a resident in the 400 block of Concord reporting a male subject hiding under the caller’s vehicle. Officers responded and detained the subject. The investigation is continuing.

Receiving Stolen Property / Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspects Arrested November 12 at 11:37 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting two male subjects preparing to fight in the 400 block of East Foothill.

One of the suspects possibly had a knife. Officers responded to the location and detained two suspects.

Through investigation, they learned the subjects were friends and one of the subjects, the suspect, had burglarized the other one’s home, taking property from the home in the 200 block of Valle Vista. The victim of the burglary suspected his friend was the suspect.

He grabbed a knife and a sword and confronted the suspect at his home. The suspect ran, taking a backpack with him; the victim chased the suspect and a fight ensued in the 400 block of East Foothill.

The suspect sustained a 4-inch cut on his upper arm.

He was found to have heroin, methamphetamine, and

all of the stolen property in his backpack. Paramedics responded to the scene and treated the suspect for his injury. The suspect was arrested for possession of heroin, methamphetamine and possession of stolen property. The friend/victim in this case was arrested for assaulting the suspect with a knife. The investigation is continuing.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs.

Pedestrian November 14, 2013, at approximately 8:13 p.m., the Monrovia Police Department received a phone call reporting that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Alta Vista and Cypress, and the suspect vehicle had fled the scene. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim and a witness. The witness reported that a vehicle traveling west on Cypress Avenue made a left turn onto Alta Vista and failed to stop for the posted stop sign. The driver of the vehicle lost control and made a wide left turn, drifting into the parking lane, where it struck a male adult who had been standing near a parked vehicle and was walking back to the sidewalk. The victim was struck below the waist and fell onto the hood of the suspect vehicle. The suspect abruptly stopped the vehicle at the west curb, ejecting the victim from the hood of the vehicle and onto the west sidewalk of Alta Vista.

The suspect put the vehicle in reverse and then sped away south on Alta Vista, out of sight. The victim sustained minor lacerations to his upper and lower body, and his right ankle was fractured from the impact of the vehicle. The suspect is

described as a female Hispanic or African American in her mid-to-late 30s, and the vehicle is described as a newer-model, small-tomidsized, white, SUV-style vehicle. The investigation is currently ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Monrovia Police Department Watch Commander.

Sierra Madre PD

November 25 At 7:45am, a traffic collision occurred on Sunnyside Avenue near Sierra Madre Boulevard. A vehicle, exiting a private driveway onto Sunnyside Avenue ran off the roadway and collided with a tree when the driver hurriedly attempted to react to another vehicle travelling northbound. The driver was uninjured and the vehicle sustained minor damage.

At 5:30pm, another traffic collision took place at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Lima Avenue. Two vehicles were stopped for the 4-way stop, and both proceeded into the intersection at the same time and collided with each other.

There were no injuries and damage was minimal.

November 25 An officer on patrol was hailed by a citizen and alerted to a vehicle driving erratically. The officer followed and observed the vehicle weaving in the roadway. A traffic stop was initiated and as the vehicle pulled over, it collided with the curb. During his investigation, the officer determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver refused to submit to a chemical test and was subsequently arrested for DUI.

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Holiday luncheon and toy drive at Pasadena Senior Center - Dec. 19 Members of the Pasadena Senior Center, families and friends will enjoy a holiday luncheon with all the traditional fare Thursday, Dec. 19, at noon at the center, 85 E. Holly St. Please bring an unwrapped toy or book for the Operation Santa Toy Drive that will spread joy to low-income children.

Doors will open at noon and entertainment by the Bob and Bernie Show will begin

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Chef Jerry will prepare a special menu with all the favorites of the season.

The luncheon will be combined with the monthly birthday party, so members with birthdays anytime in December should mention that when they make their reservations.

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Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.

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Downtown Arcadia Christmas Market opens - Dec. 7 Inaugural Arcadia holiday street market, entertainment 5-9 p.m. on First Avenue Downtown Arcadia will come alive with a traditional holiday atmosphere of music, unique gifts, food and activities every Saturday night until Christmas with the first-ever European-style Christmas Market.

Arcadia’s Best Foundation’s Downtown Christmas Market, sponsored primarily by Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority as well as Forest Lawn, with support from the City of Arcadia and Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, will be open from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 & 21. First Avenue will be closed from Huntington Drive to Wheeler Avenue and filled with more than 40 different vendor booths each night, live music, and inflatable jumpers for kids produced by Family Festival Productions (Monrovia’s Family Festivals on Myrtle Avenue).

The festive Christmas environment, including lighted trees,

blowing snow and images of snowflakes projected on buildings, will be created

by Town & Country Event Rentals & Services.

Attendees will find special items of interest for the holidays from local merchants such as bicycles and related gear from Helen’s Cycles, elegant collectibles by Christine’s Gifts & Collectibles and Pok-A-Dots, the latter also offering all manner of Santa costumes. Special gifts from jewelers, spas and salons on First Avenue and Huntington Drive will also be available, as will gift book collections from The Book Rack, and plenty of delicious food and drinks. Health facilities on the street, 24 Hour Fitness and The Fitness Factor, will be open on the same block where other shops such as Robusto Cigars and Stacked Sandwich also provide popular daily customer services a few doors away from the Sonata Room Latin and ballroom dance studio.

The Christmas Market, patterned after the centuriesold annual Christmas Markets in Europe that have recently become enormously popular in New York, Chicago, and Vancouver, will showcase the plethora of services available within walking distance in Downtown Arcadia, all of which continue to be open for business during construction of the muchanticipated Gold Line light rail line to be ready for riders in 2016. Work is well underway on the bridge over Santa Anita Avenue and additional work begins this month on widening the tracks behind the shops on the north side of Huntington Drive and the bridge over Huntington Drive at Second Avenue.

Plenty of free parking is available in several public lots off of Wheeler Avenue east and west of First Ave. Attendees should enter Wheeler from Santa Anita Ave. or Second Ave.

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Lifeline for Pets Cat of the Week: "Helen" This baby girl is sooo sweet! She loves to be held, and is very friendly, curious, and playful. She’s a gorgeous, black beauty with soft, sleek, shiny fur!

Watch her light up when you stroke her back & rub her chin. Helen is very healthy, spayed, and current on all vaccines. She would fit in nicely with anyone who will adore her and who will maybe give her another kitten pal to play with and chase! We can help you find just the right one. Call 626-7971753.

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Call Kathy at 626-7971753 for an adoption application or more information on this cat or any other cat on our website, or to meet one of our cats.

See us in person 2nd & 4th Sundays at Petsmart, 3347 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and 1st & 3rd Sundays at Urban Pet, 900 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena.

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‘Festival of Trees’ benefit for Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills - Dec. 7 The 3rd Annual Festival of Trees will take place at Annandale Golf Club in Pasadena this Saturday, December 7 from 6 - 10pm. All proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills, which serves low income and at-risk San Gabriel Valley youth.

The elegant, black tie optional evening features seasonal music, festive cocktails, a sit-down dinner, and a brilliant display of exquisitely decorated Christmas trees and wreaths available for purchase through both raffle and auction bidding.

Guests will be greeted

by Victorian carolers upon arrival before being escorted into a wonderland of adorned trees and wreaths, complete with unique and exclusive gifts to accompany each. A variety of full-sized trees, table-top trees, and wreaths are donated by individual and corporate sponsors, and fully trimmed in

creative themes by talented local florists and professional designers.

Themes range from whimsical and romantic to elegant and traditional.

Some of the highly anticipated trees this year include an “I Love LA” Dodger’s tree, which includes four Dugout Club tickets to a 2014 season game (a $2,000 value), and a tree constructed entirely of wine bottles. The Grand Prize Tree, which includes a six-day stay at a beautiful Lake Arrowhead home, will be featured by live auction.

Jeanine Scott, BGCF board member and event chair, describes the event as “one of the pre-eminent holiday events in the San Gabriel Valley. Besides being a gorgeous and festive event, the generosity displayed by our community and the hopeful stories of troubled youth whose lives have been changed by the Boys & Girls Club are a true representation of the spirit

of the holiday season.”

John Wilson, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills says, “Our club has experienced significant growth over the past two years, nearly doubling the amount of youth we serve on a daily basis.

Both of our sites are now operating at full capacity, demonstrating the great need for the programs we provide. We’ve only scratched the surface, though. We have plans to open a new center dedicated to teens in 2014, which will allow us to reach more kids. It will be a critical year for us, and the funds raised from the Festival of Trees will play a major role in enabling us to sustain this growth.”

The Festival of Trees raises over $70,000 for BGCF annually.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www. foothillsfestivaloftrees.com www.foothillsbgc.org.

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elected in November 2011, served as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2011-2012 and was reappointed by the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2012-2013.

Reilly is employed as an instructional aide at Valley View Elementary School in Duarte. A graduate of the State University of New York with a degree in management and the University of Oklahoma with a degree in nutrition, Reilly began her career as chief dietitian for the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA, and food service director for Alhambra Community Hospital.

Paras-Caracci was first elected to the Duarte City Council in November 2001. She served as Mayor

A new California Appellate case just published August 8, 2013, “Glaski v. Bank of America”, holds that a homeowner can challenge his lender’s right to foreclose by showing that the Deed of Trust never made it into the securitized trust until after the trust’s closing date.

State controller, John Chiang congratulates newly appointed Duarte Mayor, Liz Reilly, left, and Mayor Pro Tem, Tzeitel Paras-Caracci during the annual reorganization of the Duarte City Council. -Courtesy Photo

in 2006 and Chair of the former Redevelopment Agency in 2004. As an elected Duarte official, she has also formerly served as President of APAMO (Asian Pacific American

Municipal Officials, and on the board of directors of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, the National League of Cities, and the League of California Cities.

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Rose Bowl Game, BCS National championship teams to be announced Rose Bowl officials will reveal the teams that will participate in the 100th Rose Bowl Game and the 2014 BCS National Championship on Sunday, December 8 at the Tournament House.

They will also announce the names of Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2013 inductees and the final list of the Rose Bowl Game AllCentury Class.

R e n o w n e d broadcaster Keith Jackson will unveil the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2013 inductees and Steve Richardson of the Football Writers Association will reveal the Rose Bowl Game All-Century Class.

The teams that will be named on Saturday will play in the 100th Rose Bowl Game and the 2014 BCS National Championship on January

1 Bowl game and national championship.

Among the known personalities expected to attend the announcements are Bill Bogaard, Mayor of Pasadena; Bill Flinn, Executive Director, Tournament of Roses; Steve Richardson, Executive Director, Football Writers Association of America; and Libby Wright, Rose Bowl Management Committee Chair.

CERT Training coming to South El Monte in December Temple Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the City of South El Monte, is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course.

The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training.

This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors and your neighborhood in an emergency situation. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster

situations where citizens may initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. While people will respond to others in need without the training, one goal of the CERT program is to help them do so effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in unnecessary danger.

In the CERT training, citizens learn to: *Manage utilities and put out small fires* *Treat the three medi-

cal killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock* *Provide basic medical aid* *Search for and rescue victims safely* *Organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective* *Collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts* Sign up at https://southelmontecert.eventbrite. com/

Memorial dedicated to Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff David W. March rebuilt Tuesday A memorial dedicated to the sacrifice of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff David W. March was destroyed in an accident early Thursday November 11, 2013.

The accident occurred at approximately 7 AM when the driver fell asleep and collided with the memorial and a tree at the location in Irwindale. A female driver and her passenger were returning from work driving eastbound on Live Oak Avenue neither was injured in the accident.

On Tuesday, Salvador Gomez and Miguel Cortez planned to complete the memorial and a new plaque will soon be placed marking March’s sacrifice.

The memorial was

Salvador Gomez and Miguel Cortez work on rebuilding the memorial honoring LASD Deputy David March who was killed at the location in April of 2002. -Photo by Terry Miller

constructed in Irwindale by members of the Irwindale Police Officers association to honor Deputy David W.

March who was murdered by a career criminal at the location after 2002 traffic stop.

Sterling flutes at Monrovia Public Library - Dec. 7 The Sterling Flute Choir will perform this weekend at the Monrovia Public Library.

The brief concert will be

held on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Library. Come in for a break from the Christmas shopping and relax with

good music. And its free.

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citizens hoping to stop any such development has formed and ran advertisements in local papers asking people to demand the project be stopped.

Harking back to the One Carter project that failed and the Stonehouse mansion project which failed after that. The Maranatha High School project which was turned down some 15 years ago.

Residents of Sierra Madre have a long history of preservation and apparently this is the next battle.

The ad asks people to go to the website: www. stopmonasteryhousingproject.com and says “A proposal is moving forward to sell a significant portion of the Mater Dolorosa Monastery to a developer to build a housing project. This project must be stopped before it's too late. The project itself will require a zoning change from institutional to residential.”

The site of Mater Dolorosa Monastery and Retreat Center was acquired

by the Passionists in 1924.

It was an 83 acre plot, at an elevation of about 1200 feet, originally called Monte Olivette, commanding a sweeping view from Los Angeles central city to the eastern limits of the San Gabriel Valley. Behind the retreat center, the San Gabriel Mountains rise sharply. Some Passionists resided at St. Rita’s Parish in Sierra Madre, where Passionists served from 1923 until 1951. Others lived at a farm house on the property.

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File your DBA with us at filedba.com Temple City Notices CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Temple City will consider the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for fiscal year 2014-2015 at their meeting of January 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds must be used to achieve the stated national objectives of this Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program. Specifically, these available Federal-Government funds must be used to eliminate slum and blight conditions, assist low and moderate-income households, emergency purposes, or to meet the needs of special population groups, such as the disabled. Additionally, the Community Development Commission has advised Temple City that it may utilize CDBG Funds to address “spot blight”.

During the next fiscal year, starting July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, it is anticipated that the programs and the amounts to be expended, will be as follows: Housing Rehabilitation Program ($225,000); Lead and Asbestos Testing and Removal Program ($45,000); American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Playground Improvements ($200,000) and Youth Scholarship Program ($26,403).

The above-enumerated amounts are based upon preliminary estimates of HUD funds available through the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. The actual amounts to be expended may be modified as part of the City’s budget process to reflect the availability of funds.

Any interested persons wishing to provide input on housing and community development as it relates to the use of the 2014-2015 CDBG funds may contact the Community Development Department at City Hall by phone (626) 285-2171. Written comments may also be submitted to: City of Temple City Community Development Department, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. Comments will be received through January 7, 2014.

Published: December 5, 2013 Temple City Tribune

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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVISED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Lead Agency: City of Temple City

9701 Las Tunas Drive

Temple City, CA 91780

Contact: Adam Gulick, Associate Planner Peter Sun, Management Analyst Phone: (626) 285-2171 Email: agulick@templecity.us psun@templecity.us

Project Title: PROJECT NO. 130000091: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 72407, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE PLAN REVIEW AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Meeting Date/Time: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 7:30 P.M. Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City, California 91780 Please note that the previous public hearing notice that was sent inadvertently left out the date, time and location of the meeting.

State Clearinghouse Number: Not applicable Project Location: The proposed Project is located within the City of Temple City, which is located in southeastern Los Angeles County. The Project site is generally located southeasterly of Lower Azusa Road, northeasterly of the Union Pacific Railroad ROW, and southwesterly of the Eaton Wash, approximately 400 feet east of the intersection of Lower Azusa Road and Encinita Avenue.

The site is contained within an unsectioned area of Township 1 South and Range 11 West of the USGS Topographic Map, 7.5 Minute Series, El Monte Quadrangle and known as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 8592005-003 and 8592-005-004.

Project Description: Project No. 130000091 which proposes to implement a 74 unit single-family attached and detached residential project with associated on-site recreational amenities (three pocket parks) on two parcels totaling approximately 10.8 acres (Project) located at 9250 Lower Azusa Road, in the City of Temple City, County

of Los Angeles, California. The Eaton Wash, a Flood Control easement, is located on the northeasterly portion of the Project site and is approximately 4.63 acres.

After netting out this easement, the remaining developable area is approximately 6.22 acres. An existing Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way (ROW), with a single line, is located adjacent to the southeasterly property line. The Project site is a long and narrow site, the width being approximately 130 feet distance between the railroad right-of-way and the Eaton Wash and the length being an average of 2,570 feet. There is one access point to Lower Azusa Road. A single, 24-foot-wide drive lane, which leads to fourteen 24-wide drive lanes (average depth 90 feet) is along the southerly portion of the Project. As presently proposed, the Project proponent has prepared six applications as part of Project No. 130000091 to allow development of the proposed Project site: General Plan Amendment; Zone Change; Tentative Tract Map No. 72407; Conditional Use Permit; Site Plan Review; and a Development Agreement.

Finding: City of Temple City’s decision to implement this proposed project is a discretionary decision or “project” that requires evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on the information in the project Initial Study, the City has made a preliminary determination that a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be the appropriate environmental determination for this project to comply with CEQA. Initial Study: Copy of the Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are on file and available for public review at the City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 and on the City’s website www.templecity.us The public review period for the Initial Study begins November 19, 2013 and closes on December 10, 2013.

All mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study are summarized on pages 89-91 and are proposed for adoption as conditions of the project. These measures will be implemented through a mitigation monitoring and reporting program if the Mitigated Negative Declaration is adopted.

Published: December 5, 2013 Temple City Tribune

Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BEVERLY JEAN QUIMBY Case No. BP147050

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BEVERLY JEAN QUIMBY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Shereen Smith (named in the will as Shereen Diana Smith in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS AN-GELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shereen Smith be appointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 17, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four

months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARJORIE S ARCHER ESQ SBN 97391 MARJORIE S ARCHER ESQ 100 W FOOTHILL BLVD STE 201 SAN DIMAS CA 91773 CN#892318 PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 25 & 28, 12/02, 2013 AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD CARLBLOM Case No. BP147044

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD CARLBLOM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by James Carlblom in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that James Carl-blom be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain

very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 16, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JONATHAN D PRIMUTH ESQ SBN 143736 LAW OFFICE OF JONATHAN D PRIMUTH 790 E COLORADO BLVD STE 790 PASADENA CA 91101 CN#892333 PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 28, 12/02,12/05, 2013 SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NANCY MARIE COLLINS Case No. BP147077

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NANCY MARIE COLLINS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Glen James Collins in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Glen James Collins be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file

kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: GEORGINA LEPE ESQ SBN 273315 LAW OFFICE OF GEORGINA LEPE 140 N HARVARD AVE NO 906 CLAREMONT CA 91711 CN#892990 PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 25 & 28, 12/02/2013 AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAUL TURNER COLLINS Case No. BP147078

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PAUL TURNER COLLINS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Glen James Collins in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Glen James Collins be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 23, 2013 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: GEORGINA LEPE ESQ SBN 273315 LAW OFFICE OF GEORGINA LEPE 140 N HARVARD AVE NO 906 CLAREMONT CA 91711 CN#892998 PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 25 & 28, 12/02/2013 AZUSA BEACON

Public Notices CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): KC066116 - H SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ROBERT J. KEYES, JR., MELINDA LOOMIS, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive Plaintiff’s Title Thereto.

Y O U A R E BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, A Dela-ware Limited Liability Company

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30

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You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your re-sponse. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warn-ing from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any set-tlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Pomona Courthouse South – East District, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): WRIGHT, FINLAY & ZAK, LLP, T. ROBERT Finaly SBN 167280, Michael J. Gilligan SBN 115658, 4665 MacArthur Court, Ste. 280, Newport Beach, CA 92660 / (949) 477-5050, (949) 608-9142 Date: (Fecha) DATE Jun 24, 2013 Clerk (Secretario), by: B. FONSECA, Deputy (Adjunto) CASE ASSIGNED FOR ALL PURPOSES TO JUDGE BRUCE MINTO DEPT. H Published 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5/13 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA13-586811-JB Order No.: 130144379-CAAPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/10/2005.

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): PHI M. TRAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE

AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 2/17/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0366992 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 9/9/2011 as Instrument No. 20111224588, in Book N/A, on Page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2014 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $834,643.01 The purported property address is: 8303 BEVERLY DRIVE, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5374-003-004 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-13-586811-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 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-13-586811-JB IDSPub #0058674 12/5/2013 12/12/2013 12/19/2013 SAN GABRIEL SUN NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA11-458852-CT Order No.: 904042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2006. 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 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): OTILIA S MACIAS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 8/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1908887 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2014 at 9:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and

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File your DBA with us at filedba.com other charges: $618,415.50 The purported property address is: 307 & 307 1/4, 307 1/2 EAST OLIVE AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8516-029-012 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 notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11-458852-CT . 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-11-458852-CT IDSPub #0059012 12/5/2013 12/12/2013 12/19/2013 MONROVIA WEEKLY APN: 8521-011-020 TS No: CA0900154912-4-S TO No: 5906776 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 29, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 2, 2014 at 09:00 AM, Vineyard Ballroom at Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 11, 2006 as Instrument No. 06 2255490 and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement recorded on April 1, 2009 as Instrument Number 20090466149 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by AVA SMITH-MORGAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor(s), MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC as nominee for PACIFIC COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC.. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 710 PAMELA ROAD, DUARTE AREA, CA 91010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common

designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $454,960.12 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA09001549-12-4-S. 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. Date: November 27, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA0900154912-4-S 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM at 800.280.2832 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1072945 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2013 DUARTE DISPATCH APN: 8608-010-024 TS No: CA0100000813 TO No: 95302892 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 7, 2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 26, 2013 at 09:00 AM, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 13, 2005 as Instrument No. 05 0849763 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed

by DAVID M JIMENEZ JR., A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for CHAPEL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST AND ALL RELATED LOAN DOCUMENTS The street address and other common

designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 313 EAST 11TH STREET, AZUSA, CA 91702 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $102,467.34 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the previous page for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA01000008-13. 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. Date: December 2, 2013 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA01000008-13 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Matthew Kelley, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-5731965 TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1073164 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/2013 AZUSA BEACON NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.11330 Title Order No. NXCA0112009 APN 5389-016-088 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/12/04. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Chih-Chung

Chou Recorded: 06/09/04, as Instrument No. 04 1482099, of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 12/26/13 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: In the main dining room of the Pomona Masonic Temple, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 4429 LEE CIRCLE, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 Assessors Parcel No. 5389-016-088 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $204,433.63. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. 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 877-484-9942 or 800280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.

USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.11330. 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.

Date: November 27, 2013 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 866-387-6987 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.

Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 877484-9942 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: 866-387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER # 7042.11330: 12/05 /2013,12/12/2013,12/19/2013 ROSEMEAD READER

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Time is on San Gabriel’s side – in 50 years

By SHEL SEGAL A time capsule was buried at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on Tuesday to be opened in the year 2063.

Burying the time capsule was the final event of the city of San Gabriel’s centennial celebration. City officials opened a time capsule from 1963 earlier in the year.

Mary Cammarano, cochair of the city’s centennial celebration committee, said city officials are really excited to be burying this time capsule.

“Today is a culmination of the past year,” Cammarano said. “It’s been four years of working on the centennial and highlighting every month with a certain event and asking every entity in the city to contribute something to the time capsule.”

She added a variety of items are going into the time capsule.

“Every school has donated particular items, like yearbooks, momentos, the kindergarteners have all made photos of themselves and a story about themselves,” she said. “The churches have contributed so much. The service groups have all donated items that are going in. We have shower heads and other items from the water district.”

In addition, she said the time capsule is a metal box that is 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches.

Dick Nichols, a former mayor of San Gabriel, was present when the 1963 time capsule was buried. Nichols said he hopes this time capsule will be buried better as the last one was in a bit of disarray when it was opened.

“It was disappointing that we found out when we buried the other one in a wooden box – like a little casket – pretty much everything in the other time capsule got ruined,” Nichols said. “Now, you can laminate it and preserve it.”

Nichols said much has changed in San Gabriel since the last time capsule was bur-

LASD motorcycle officer de-funded Continued from page 1

Public safety officer for Temple City, Robert Sahagun told Beacon Media Wednesday that council chose to not fund the $250,000 from the General Fund and will re-examine the impact in six months.

Captain Christopher Nee of Temple Station said he fully understood council’s decision and while he’d like to see the motorcycle officer remain in the city limits, he realized the financial constraints facing all cities. Nee said Officer Baker will be reassigned hopefully to a city that requires a motorcycle officer.

Temple City’s contract with the LASD includes three dedicated deputies with one sergeant overseeing the officers.

Effective immediately, one of the three cars dedicated to the city will now be devoted exclusively to traffic and the other two are “crime cars.”

The City Council chose not continue funding of the motorcycle traffic deputy position for the City's law enforcement contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's

Department for the remainder of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 (January 1 2013— June 30, 2014).

Under the City's law enforcement contract with LASD, there are two major components that make up the Sheriff's Department's service: Basic and Supplementary.

During the preparation of the FY 2013-14 City Budget, staff was asked to review the Sheriff Department's service levels for effectiveness in addressing recent crime trends that were having a direct negative effect on community's overall safety and quality-of¬- life standards (e.g., burglaries, narcotics violations, probation/parole compliance, etc.).

Staff's assessment was that the funding of a third dedicated deputy (offset by $100,000 COPS Grant) assigned to the Temple City Special Assignment Team would give LASD more resources to direct at addressing the increase in burglaries and narcotics violations citywide.

Temple City’s annual law enforcement budget is 3.9 Million.

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Former Santa Anita employee Ambrosio Maldonado to celebrate 90th birthday - Dec. 7

Dating back to 1934, four generations of the Maldonado family have been represented as employees at Santa Anita and it is with great pride that The Great Race Place will host the occasion of Ambrosio Maldonado’s 90th birthday on Dec. 7 as approximately 100 guests are scheduled to attend. Raised -Photo by Shel Segal in Pasadena and employed as a masonry Laborer at Santa ied.

“We were kind of the Anita from 1945 to 1972, Amauto capital of the San Gabri- brosio Maldonado followed el Valley,” he said. “This was in the footsteps of his father, the center of the auto world.” Elpidio Maldonado, who He added he thinks the worked at Santa Anita from Asian influence in the city is a 1934 to 1967.

“Santa Anita has meant a positive one.

“I think it’s fantastic,” he great deal to my family dating said. “It brings a new revival back all the way to 1934,” said for us. Eighty percent of new Jerry Maldonado, who also businesses are Asian owned. worked at the track in various That’s fantastic. It’s just hard capacities from 1988 to 1995. for some of us old timers to “My dad is approaching an digest it when we drive down important milestone and we thought Santa Anita would the street.” a perfect place to celebrate (Shel Tops-NewItems-ad-6-75x6-5.pdf Segal can be be 1 11/19/13 10:34 AM reached at ssegal@beacon- 90 years and to rekindle some great memories of his here at medianews.com).

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the track.”

In addition to Elpidio, Ambrosio and Jerry Maldonado, Jerry’s brother, Joe, worked at Santa Anita for 31 years prior to his retirement in 2003, and his son, Joe Jr., is currently employed at the track with 20 years of service dedicated primarily to keeping Santa Anita’s picturesque grounds green and vibrant.

“We have so many

friends and family members that have had so many great moments here—my mom and everyone in the family is very excited about my dad’s birthday party. It’s going to be special,” said Maldonado.

Santa Anita’s traditional winter/spring meeting will open on Thursday, Dec. 26.

For more information, or to make reservations, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.

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MONROVIA

$368,000

Industrial office condo, a block south of 210 Fwy and adjacent to future Metro Gold Line Station. Ideal for light industrial, R&D, technology users, etc., has 2 front parking spaces, loading dock to warehouse & plenty of parking between buildings. Unit has reception area, private office or conference room, loft area, restroom & open warehouse. Future potentials to be part of Monrovia redevelopment including multi-family & mixed used proposals east & west of complex. (POM) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

POMONA

$248,000

Completely Remodeled 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, excellent neighborhood next to the golf course. (F1074)

ALHAMBRA

$355,000

This 2 bed/2 ba tudor style townhome features living room w.frpl, dining area next to the kitchen. Master bedroom with his & hers mirror closets. One car garage with direct access to unit and additional covered c arport in back.

Newer central furnace. Wonderful location, close to downtown Alhambra & San Gabriel. Small complex with only 4 units. (ELM) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

SYLMAR

$189,000

CANYON COUNTRY

$355,000

Wonderful two story condo on a corner lot home at the end of a culde-sac street. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, main floor bedroom is perfect for guests. Large spacious rooms. Tiled flooring throughout, some carpeting. Living room with fireplace. Pool in complex.

Attached 2 car garage with direct access. (R26503) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

APPLE VALLEY

$159,000

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

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Jess Ranch Senior 55 Plus Community home in Apple Valley, CA. TURNKEY, NEAT, well maintained two bedroom two bath with dining area and double garage. 1,332 square feet of living space in a secluded and quiet area of the well known and desired development. Fireplace in Living room with dining area. Kitchen with nook area Less than one mile to ALL shopping and Theaters and a Golf Course.(F11548) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

AGUA DULCE

DANA POINT

WOODLAND HILLS

$70,000

Mon Ami Bakery. Situated in the beautiful, scenic city of Agua Dulce. Located in the center of the city, outdoor seating, plenty of parking, great location. (A33359)

This two level town home has it all! Laminated wood flooring, brick fireplace in the living room & built-in shelves, downstairs guest bathroom, laundry area, open kitchen & nook. Upstairs has 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths with private master bedroom, sliding glass door leads to private patio and 2 car attached garage, pool & spa. (F14456)

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD.

CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

(626) 301-1888

CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd 320 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA Arcadia WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM 626.301.1888 century21earll.com BRE# : 01154618

$3,300/MONTH

Lease completely furnished magnificent 3 bed, 3 bath condo, with 180 degree view of ocean in exclusive Dana Bluffs. Private tennis courts, pool clubhouse $3,300 mo.

(V25996)

$2,050 /MONTH

Excellent location. 24 hour gated and guarded community.

Bright and airy top floor unit with high ceiling. Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Large living room with fireplace. Lovely balcony, 2 master suites and a loft, which can be used as a third bedroom. Community amenities include Pool, Spa, Gym, Sports Courts and much more. (OWE) CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888 CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC

RIVERSIDE

SOUTH GATE

D

$298,500

Single Family Home with bedrooms, 2 baths, Central Air, 1,386 Sq. Ft. living space, 3,848 lot size. Needs some TLC.(H8942)

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

SIERRA MADRE

LA VERNE

CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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NEW TOWNHOME

HIGHLAND PARK

$90,000

1st time on the market in 59 years, well known family business, located in Sierra Madre. This golden business opportunity has many longtime customers and is very busy. Inventory and equipment inclued. Owner willing to train new owner. (B53)

$2,250/MONTH

Brand new TownHouse located North of Foothills features 3 bedroom & 2.5 Baths. Granite counter tops in the kitchen featuring all NEW GE appliances. New flooring throughout. Master bedroom has its own private deck, Walk-in closet, his & her sinks. This property features many upgrades. Glendora Schools!!! (FOO)

$79,888

Floral Business with huge upside potential. Owner operated business since 2000. Owner needs to retire due to illness. Business has a solid clientele such as City Services, Local Schools, Colleges and many Churches. (F2047)

$1,650/MONTH

This super cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath, single family home has closets galore, located 5 minutes from Occidental College. New paint, new carpet throughout. Large kitchen with tons of cabinet space. IT’S A MUST SEE!! (NOL)

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CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

(626) 445-0123

20 E. FOOTHILL 105, ARCADIA21 Village Realty CENTURY 21 Ludecke, Inc. BLVD. SUITE CENTURY Arcadia WWW.C21LUDECKE.COMSierra Madre 626.445.0123 626.355.1451 c21ludecke.com c21village.com

BRE# : 01360316

$299,000

Tranquility in the middle of the city. Lovely executive home in mature and well kept neighborhood, tree line street, detached garage with alley access. Pool size large lot, separate utility room, patio, fully landscaped yards, pride of ownership, wonderful neighbors, great schools, county records show 2 bedroom 2 baths but actually has 3 bedroom and 3 bath.(S3770)

CE

BRE# : 01360317

(626) 355-1451

38 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE

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