Mid Valley News Jan. 6, 2016

Vol. 54, No.01

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Pharoah and Chrome to Be Highlighted at Santa Anita January 9

by Annick J. Downhower Santa Anita/ Arcadia

Racing fans will want to head to Santa Anita this Saturday, January 9 for two exciting events. First, the American Pharoah team will be accepting the Secretariat Vox Populi trophy. This award was created in 2010

by Penny Chenery, owner of legendary Secretariat, to give the public a voice (“vox populi“) in sports awards.

According to Mrs. Chenery, “The fans are the life-blood of our sport and their collective ‘voice’ deserves to be heard and formally recognized.”

The wisdom of Chenery’s words was recently shown when Sports Illustrated asked readers to participate in voting for its 2015 Sportsman of the Year.

American Pharoah was one of the twelve contenders.

He had captured the hearts

and admiration of the public with his Triple Crown win followed by his victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, scoring horse racing’s first Grand Slam. In Sports Illustrated’s online voting, American Pharoah was the overwhelming fan favorite, receiving 47% of the over 592,000 votes cast. However, the editors of Sports Illustrated presented their award to tennis superstar Serena Williams, who received only 1% of the popular vote.

The Secretariat Vox Populi Award ceremony at Santa Anita is scheduled to include both a poster giveaway and an autograph session for fans. Mrs. Chenery will be in attendance.

Also on Saturday, California Chrome, winner of the 2014 Vox Populi Award, is

Courtesy of Breeders’ Cup Photo©

expected to return to race at Santa Anita in the San Pasqual Stakes. Chrome has been putting in good

workouts at Los Alamitos and will be competing for a $200,000 purse. 2015 Santa Anita Derby winner Dort-

For eight well deserving Kranz seventh graders, a journey similar to David’s and Francia’s began recently as they started their six year adventure toward their goal of admission to a four year university as the 2015-2016 inductees into the Partnership Scholars Program (PSP). A special induction ceremony was held for the students, their families and friends.

The mission of PSP, an allcular research lab direcvolunteer, nonprofit program tor who began a personal is to provide six years of campaign to prepare seventh educational and cultural exgraders from low income periences for academically neighborhoods for college. motivated but economically He wanted to payback the disadvantaged students, bekindness that was shown to ginning in the seventh grade, him by strangers who gave to promote college access him a college scholarship and a lifetime of success. and helped his dream of PSP was founded 19 years becoming a doctor become ago by Dr. Glenn Langer, a reality. The scholarship a retired UCLA medical professor and cardiovas- Road to College continued on page 8

mund is also scheduled to compete in the San Pasqual.

Kranz’s 7th Graders on the Road to College

by Michele Earle El Monte

OR CURRENT RESIDENT

“The Partnership Scholars Program (PSP) is a great program that gives students the chance to fulfill their dreams, goals and hopes. Being in the program showed me that I can go anywhere and have the opportunity to explore many places outside of El Monte,”

said David Godinez, 12th grader from Mountain View High School and PSP scholar.

“PSP provided me with so many opportunities over the past 6 years.

I got to travel to Washington, DC, New York, Seattle and many other places. I’m a senior now at South El Monte High and currently ranked #8 in my class. PSP really helped me prepare for college and I’m ready for my next journey,” said Francia Amaro. These sentiments were echoed by students whose lives have been changed by their involvement in the Partnership Scholars Program (PSP) which began for them as seventh graders at Kranz Intermediate School.

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Around Town

by Mavis Hansen Enjoying the New Year?

Did you make some New Year’s resolutions? In trying to become a better person we need not only to think about ourselves, but also to include what we can do for others. Of course, our children and family come first, but there should be a place for community and helping those who are in need. Men have their organizations, such as Rotary and Kiwanis, who do many good things for the community and others as do the many women who belong to the women’s organizations. These organizations are always looking for new members, those who enjoy good fellowship, working together as a team and are willing to volunteer their services to the community and those in need.

The largest women’s organization in the SGV is the San Gabriel Valley District of Woman’s Clubs. SGVD (San Gabriel Valley District) belongs to the California Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs which includes all States and many International clubs. There are four Districts in the State of California which has a total of over 12,000 members. San Gabriel Valley District is one of the largest districts, with 27 local clubs and over 1200 members. All clubs focus on community service and follow the guidelines for programs and the By-Laws of the General Federation.

The local clubs meet at different times, on different days and all meet at least once a month, some in the day and some in the evening. If you are interested in membership or would like to visit a club as a guest you may contact the SGVD Membership Chairman Zita Rodriguez at 562-942-7832 or by Email: zita5509@yahoo.com. The San Gabriel Valley District meets once a month, September thru June, with a summer break the months of July and August. Meetings are held at the Covina Woman’s Club, 128 S. San Jose Avenue, Covina.

The meetings are called to order at 9:30 AM. Coffee and donuts are available before the meeting begins.

These monthly meetings are Board meetings with delegates from each club represented. Many

of the members attend as much information and interesting programs are provided. There is no charge to attend, reservations are not required and guests are always welcome.

The SGVD also has three Councils during the year, Fall, Winter and Spring.

Reservations are needed for these three meetings as lunch is served. The Spring Council is the time for the Annual Arts and Music competitions, where High School students, sponsored by the local clubs, compete for awards. Clubs are also given awards in the many programs they have participated in during the club year, at the Annual Convention, ending the year for clubs and district and new officers are elected every other year.

Another great women’s organization is the Business and Professional Women ( BPW ). Clubs in the San Gabriel Valley are the East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW, El Monte BPW, East Valley BPW and Rialto BPW. The objectives for which the Federation is organized are: to advocate on state and national legislative issues of importance to women; to promote personal and professional development for women and to foster connections among women to promote BPW and its members. Geared to working women, the meetings are held in the evening and are usually dinner meetings. The Sierra Mar District meetings are held three times a year, on Saturdays at various locations and include business, lunch and a program. The next Sierra Mar District meeting will be held on Sat., Jan. 23 at Almansor Court, 700 South Almansor, Alhambra.

This meeting will begin at 9:00 AM and will be a joint conference with the Valley Sunset District. The State Rep. will be Maryann Wesson. Ms. Wesson will also be the morning speaker with “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead.

The Luncheon speaker will be Maureen Rodriguez, City of LA Deputy City Attorney from the Identify and Fraud Unit in San Fernando Valley. Following the program, both districts will break apart for a short business meeting and nominations for club officers for the coming year. The current officers for the Sierra Mar District are: Pres.: Mavis Hansen, Secretary: Maryann Wesson, and Treasurer: Denise Rubin. For reservations to the conference or further information phone 626441-6231.

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Student's Corner A New Day Resolution vs.

A New Year’s Resolution Really, what are New Year’s resolutions and how effective are they really?

Each year we promise to do better in the New Year.

In a week or a month, we’ll work harder, diet or work out more. While so many make these same promises to themselves, or their future selves, according to Forbes, statistics show that only about 8% of people actually follow through with their resolutions throughout the year successfully.

While some people still do have the supernatural strength to stick to their new diets throughout the New Year, a majority of us are

A.J Dorado, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.

guilty for giving up after the first week of the year. Of course not all hope can be lost for New Year’s resolutions because studies also show that those who have a support system helping them through their new diet or finding a job tend to be much more successful, by a landslide. So the resolution isn’t that impossible to achieve after all!

So then why is it so hard to stick to a resolution? Is a future resolution too abstract of a goal when immediate gratification stares right at us promising relief? Maybe the major problem isn’t so much, sticking to our New

Year’s resolution but the groundwork. It’s the steps we take in order to accomplish the goal. Is it attainable? Is it realistic? Are you trying to achieve something without proper support?

More importantly isn’t everyday another shot at doing better, being better?

Short-term goals are proven to be more successful than lofty long-term goals, that most of us really can’t commit to. So while setting a goal to do something better for yourself for the New Year is a great thing. Waking up in the morning every day is our first chance at selfimprovement.

Webb'S Rules A HAPPY NEW

by Eugene R. Webb

It is another year that I do recall; So here’s wishing the best to one and all.

Stay sober and take each day as it comes; Be thoughtful, loving and caring of everyone.

Catch up on the Latest News and Events on our Facebook and Website.

Now it’s time to leave the old Year 2013 behind; Get rid of all the old habits that are on our mind.

Let’s try to go forth with a purpose you know is true; I believe it’s the best way to start a year that’s new.

Each and every day goes a little faster than the last; We shouldn’t ever regret the years that have past.

Because hopefully from each one we have learned; And to better ourselves is something we should yearn.

Let’s try to work at being positive, happy and strong; And be able to forgive whatever should go wrong.

With a loving heart let’s help others along the way; Wake up looking forward to each and every single day.

It’s important to make this a great year to remember; Starting from now through the month of December.

With God’s loving care we can live without any fear; So we’ll be able to have a wonderful happy new year.

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‘Time Jockey’ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Free

Mormon Connection

by Joe Castillo

Native American Ranchos …. Secularization was the start of the division of Mission lands as well as ranchos previously owned by private land owners. The new Mexican government sought to distribute property which the previous Spanish government had awarded title. Much of the land was given to loyal Mexican supporters but, some of the land was distributed to Native Americans who had made their case for land ownership. Hugo Reid had acquired a large amount of acreage from the Mission and named it Rancho Santa Anita. His wife, Victoria, the daughter of a Gabrieleno chief, had acquired her own parcel of land known as Rancho Huerta de Peras (Pear Orchard).

Other Gabrielenos from the Missions San Gabriel and San Fernando also were given lands previously owned by Mexican dons.

The 4,000 acre Rancho El Encino was given to three Indians named Ramon, Francisco and Roque while three other Indians petitioned the government for ownership of a San Fernando Valley rancho named El Escorpion. The trio of Indians whose names were Urbano, Manuel and Odon were granted ownership of the ranch. Rancho Tujunga, Rancho Cahuenga and the area around the original site of the San Gabriel Mission, is known as Mission Vieja.

Were all owned at one time

by Gabrielenos who used the land to plant and grow oranges, pomegranates and pears. California was in transition between the Spanish and the Mexican governments and some Native Americans were also in transition from ranch workers to ranch owners, a transition period which would only last another 30 years until California became a new entry into the

United States ….

Newsworthy….. The ‘El Chismoso’ newspaper was a local neighborhood newspaper which was also known as ‘The Tattler’.

Its byline stated ‘that the newspaper was published exclusively for and by the Mexican-American Community of San Gabriel.’ The small newspaper contained information about the happening in the MexicanAmerican community.

As well as, information about the neighborhoods and people of MexicanAmerican heritage. In 1952, on the June 1st edition, the newspaper welcomed home a number of servicemen who had just completed their time in the military. The list included the following San Gabriel residents along with the location they served while in the military: Salvador Gallegos (Korea), Morrie Ramirez (Japan), Jacinto Barrios (Korea), Philip Garcia (Korea), Ray Barrera (Korea), Salvador Rios (Japan), Jack Gradias (Japan), Lupe Acosta (Korea), Louie Perez (Korea), Rudolfo Barrera (Korea), Ralph Acuna (Korea), Bobby Noriega (Korea), Robert Vargas (Korea), William Morales (Navy), David Lara (Korea), Rudy Estrada (Korea), Paulie Hernandez (Korea), Charlie Ramirez (Japan) and Johnny Dominguez (U.S.).

‘El Chismoso’s’ primary reporter was known as ‘busy body’ and in one article reported that the owner of the Village Service Center, Manual Marquez, reported that some unnamed person was taking popcorn from the popcorn machine without paying for it. It was very insightful reporting by the investigative reporter and I’m sure whoever the thief was got the point to the story…..

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Concert and Silent Film Sundays

by San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel

Catch the captivating sounds of the CalStateLA Symphony/Olympia Youth Orchestras as they fill the Playhouse this Sunday, January 10th! The free concert includes works from Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and the World Premiere of Frank Levy’s Concerto for Viola, Piano and String Orchestra. Classical KUSC radio host, Alan Chapman, will moderate a pre-show discussion with the soloists and Conductor Fung Ho at 2:00pm, with the concert beginning at 3:00pm. Get your tickets here.

Next Friday, January 15th, Temple City Performing Arts presents Dance into Oblivion, a lively celebration of dance featuring Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and more.

Saturday, January 23rd sees the Chinese American WeChat Spring Festival Gala, showcasing Peking Opera, song, dance, and Kung fu.

To close out the month the

Courtesy photo

next film in our ‘Silent Sundays’ series arrives January 24th, The General starring Buster Keaton. A favorite of Keaton, The General is beautifully filmed and contains a scene considered to be the most expensive single shot in silent film history.

‘Silent Sundays’ is produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society, as part of the Mission Playhouse’s Community Engagement Program, Engage!

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Organ Society to present a new series at the Playhouse, Silent Sundays (Nov 29, Jan 24, Mar 20, May 1).

If you did not get the chance to see The Mark of Zorro, mark your calendar for January 24th! Next up in the Silent Sundays series is The General, a visual masterpiece set in the South during the Civil War directed by and starring Buster Keaton.

Keaton is Southern railroad engineer Johnnie Gray.

His locomotive, The General, is stolen by Union spies with his love, Annabelle, on board. The action sequences that take place between Gray and the soldiers while trying to recapture the locomotive highlight Keaton’s athleticism, who did all of his own stunt work.

Keaton spared no expense in the making of The General. The film contains a scene that is considered the most expensive single shot in silent film history. He transformed the little town of Cottage Grove, Oregon to Civil War era Georgia bringing in Civil War artillery, restored railroad cars, and vintage engines. A favorite of Keaton, The General is beautifully filmed. It is “admirably faithful to authenticity in costumes and props-the imagery evokes Matthew’s Brady Civil War photography…its visual scope is not simply impressive, it is also dramatic and at times awe inspiring” (Axmaker, 2014).

Accompanying the film is American Theatre Organ Society’s Organist of the Year (2012) Mark Herman.

One of America’s busiest young theatre organists, he performs in over 30 concerts and film screenings across the country and abroad yearly. In addition to being an organist, Mark is President and Tonal Director of the Los Angeles Organ Company.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Cathay Bank Distinguished Student El Monte High School

by Ashley Lanuza San Gabriel / National

promote, and educational standards placed in cities.

For example, gun violence evident in many video game mediums tends to result in aggressive adolescents, thus increasing the possibility of violent and harmful actions.

Many commercials, such as those from Carl’s Jr. Burger, objectify women into a certain characteristic - beautiful, sexy, and compliant.

If an impressionable person is exposed continuously to such an idea, he or she may project these expectations on women. Of course, real women are far from this fast-food ideal. The tension created by expectation and reality may lead to aggression due to frustration, thus encouraging the impressionable individual to treat women in a negative way.

Finally, education needs to be assessed throughout the country, as it is a foundational key on how people understand the world. For instance, the entire history of the United States should be acknowledged- not just the history of the white man. I recall a moment in my history class, where my teacher commented on the small paragraph about the Native Americans in the Plains area of the country.

The textbook did not detail how the Caucasians essentially forced Natives to leave their homes. It is biased, it is a form of conditioning, and it creates a certain barrier that children will grow with such prejudices because they do not fully understand each aspect of the story. We must immerse ourselves in unbiased and truthful education, so that all aspects may be assessed and hopefully will not manifest into negative

Jeovanny Lepe

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Three Years Later and….

I want to first address that the writing of this article brings about a certain nostalgia- I began my first year as an intern writing about gun control, and here I am, beginning the last year of high school with another article on gun control. We have come full circle. This is not good.

The first time I advocated for gun control was in January 2013, after the events of the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut. Now, in 2016, I must address the shootings in San Bernardino, Paris, and so many others.

This needs to stop because I and many other writers are hurting their hearts with the words their fingers must type; words that detail and pray for the ones who fell at the merciless hands of cold metal. This is a certain injustice for all involved. It hurts to think about, it is terrifying to consider, especially, when you go out one day and it might be the last.

As before, I stick by my beliefs. Guns don’t necessarily have to be banned, but they must have stricter control. The possibility of obtaining weapons illegally, of course, is an option.

However, looking at the recent shootings pertaining to the United States, many weapons were bought from licensed stores. There must be stricter background checks on those who obtain guns. A psychiatric evaluation, full acknowledgement of intention for the weapon, and a filtering of the type of firearms purchased should be put into place.

Psychologists should also look into the influence of violence in the media, the ideals commercials

Walking the path of great lions before us, EMHS recognizes Jeovanny Lepe for his outstanding citizenship, athleticism and academic success. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to both his teachers and peers. Congratulations Jeovanny.

sentiments.

Many paths can be taken in terms of making the United States a safer place to be, especially domestically.

I am tired of my parents being afraid of concert halls.

I am tired of being afraid at my parents’ works’ holiday parties. We are tired, all of us, of the constant fear of the possible. The world is a dark, dark place, but light can be found if we make the effort to create discipline.

Advocate for stricter control and an overall evaluation of our country’s foundations and environments, and I hope that I won’t write another article on gun control in 2019.

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Citrus College Receives Grant from National Science Foundation

by Marilyn Grinsdale Glendora

For the first time in its institutional history, Citrus College has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The $406,321 award will be used to fund, “GPEXTRA: Bridge to the Geosciences for Community College Students.”

This collaborative project is designed to increase the number of STEM students exposed to career opportunities available within the geosciences.

“Citrus College will be working with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), two world renowned institutions, to expose a diverse population of early college students to the wide range of career pathways the geosciences afford,” said Dr. Marianne Smith, director of STEM grants at Citrus College and the project’s principal investigator. “This creative and original partnership leverages the strengths and resources available at each institution and provides students with the opportunity to work with science mentors and collaborators who are at the forefront

of their respective disciplines.”

As part of the project, students will participate in experiential learning “geomodules” organized around four different subfields of the geosciences: the planetary, atmospheric, oceanic, and environmental sciences.

These geomodules will include research activities with scientists at the Oak Crest Institute of Science in Monrovia, Calif.; JPL in Pasadena, Calif.; the Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations in Catalina, Calif.; and UCAR in Boulder, CO. The project will engage 20 Citrus College students annually for the next three years. Participants will apply for the unique opportunity, which will include a weekend spent learning about research in the deep subseafloor biosphere in Catalina and ten days immersed in atmospheric research, training, and fieldwork in Boulder. As part of the project, participants will also be required to share their knowledge with other STEM students at Citrus College “Through these catalytic experiences, students will

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By Joe Torosian

January 06, 2016

Arcadia Falls in La Canada Tourney Final

by Joe Torosian Arcadia

At the end of a year, all sorts of lists come out.

Some are fun, others are not. I saw the list of notable sports deaths in 2015 and came across a name that surprised me.

Howard Davis Jr., a middleweight boxer for the U.S. Olympic team in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, passed away last Wednesday (December 30) at the age of 59 of cancer. Davis went on to have a long professional career and finished with a 36-6-1 record.

That summer of 1976 I spent locked in my father’s apartment, in Santa Clara, watching the Olympics and one of the best parts was seeing the U.S. Boxing team. Sugar Ray Leonard, Leon Spinks, Michael Spinks, John Tate, Charles Mooney, and Davis, who won the gold medal for his division.

He never won a professional championship, but I still remember him from that summer. He was so much fun to watch. I know many feel the only thing people care about when it comes to boxing is the punishment handed out, but with that U.S. team, it was different.

Without the hype of Leonard, Davis was a pure athlete, not a brawler, who continually frustrated the muscle-bound Cuban and Soviet fighters. Even with my young eyes I could tell Davis’ style was uniquely American and it baffled opposing boxers.

Might sound cliche, but even the small footnote of Howard Davis Jr. is a reminder to be what we were created to be and not what someone else expects us to be. ***For the eleventh consecutive year, I will get to enjoy the NFL playoffs without the pressure, stress, pain of rooting for my team. I’d like to thank the St. Louis Rams for giving me this freedom.

You bums! ***The Los Angeles Dodgers gave $48-million, over three years, to Scott Kazmir. Kazmir has more mileage on his left-arm than a 1973 Pinto. ***Mid-Bits (Like Tidbits) ***The El Monte High School alumni baseball game will be held on Saturday, January 23, at the school. The game is set to start at 9: A.M. *** The Kansas City

Chiefs have now won ten games in a row. This week they defeated the Oakland Raiders, 23-17, and ended the career of future Hall of Fame defensive back Charles Woodson. Woodson played 18 seasons in the NFL. *** While USC has not won a Rose Bowl since 2008 (and a Holiday Bowl since 2014), did you know that UCLA has not won a Rose Bowl game since 1985? The team they beat was Iowa, the same team Stanford beat this New Year’s Day. *** The San Diego Chargers, 4-12 this season, will officially file with the NFL relocation papers. Does that mean they have a place to go? Stay tuned. *** “I like Star Wars...I want to see the new movie.”—Ana Torosian to her husband Joe over the weekend.

Happy Birthday this week to: 1/6: Former San Gabriel linebacker Francisco Villalobos turns 24.

1/7: The fetching Ana Torosian turns young.

1/8: Longtime area football/wrestling coach Ted Clarke turns 58.

1/8: Temple City alum Daniel Jimenez turns 26.

1/8: Longtime Mid Valley News fan Jeff Manns turns 38.

1/10: Arroyo football “statman” Steve Singiser turns 43.

1/10: Former Temple City baseball player Derek Cheng turns 27.

1/10: El Monte football alum John Luque keeps getting older.

1/11: Temple City assistant football coach/former quarterback Riley Saxon turns 27.

1/11: San Gabriel alum Adrian Martinez turns 41.

(If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below) : Contact Joe at joe@ midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Like “The Joe Show” on Facebook Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net

The Arcadia Lady Apaches rode a three game winning streak to the finals of the La Canada Holiday Tournament before falling to the host Lady Spartans, 69-41, on Saturday afternoon.

The issue was settled in the opening quarter as La Canada blew to a 25-5 lead and then added to it in the second to lead 41-17 at halftime.

The Lady Apaches were

not only beaten on the scoreboard but under the basket as well. The Lady Spartans out rebounded Arcadia, 51-14.

They shut them down on defense as well limiting them to just 25% shooting from the floor. The Lady Apaches did themselves no favors at the foul line by converting just 47% of its free throws.

La Canada was led by senior Amber Graves

16-points, six rebounds, and one blocked shot. Arcadia, searching for offense the whole game got, 12-points from talented freshman Ashley Sue who only shot five of 18 from the field.

The loss dropped the Lady Apaches to 8-5 on the season. The Lady Spartans improved to 12-1 under first year coach Sarah Beattie.

Arcadia’s Ashley Sue (#23) playing defense against La Canada. Photo by Doug Brown

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BOYS

Boys & Girls Basketball Scoreboard

Tuesday, December 29 Blair 61 Arroyo 43 El Monte 56 Templeton 50 South Hills 70 South El Monte 51 Gabrielino 82 Adelanto 61 Monrovia 70 Arcadia 66 Franklin 82 Temple City 39 Glendale 55 Alhambra 50 Culver City 64 San Gabriel 54 San Gabriel Academy 75 Campbell County 72 OT Pioneer 55 Bosco Tech 52 Baldwin Park 51 Granite Hills 34 Charter Oak 58 La Puente 32 Rio Hondo Prep 65 Bishop Union 64 La Salle 63 Lawndale 62 Wednesday, December 30 Glendale 65 Arroyo 53 El Monte 49 Orcutt Acad-

emy 47 Lakeside 66 South Hills 56 Gabrielino 66 Arcadia 59 Chaparral 54 Monrovia 35 Aquinas 76 Temple City 40 Alhambra 73 Gladstone 24 Bosco Tech 43 San Gabriel 39 Lynwood 82 San Gabriel Academy 67 Riverside Prep 67 Baldwin Park 47 Rio Hondo Prep 65 Mammoth 25 La Salle 78 San Juan Hills 50

GIRLS Tuesday, December 29 Fallbrook 52 Rio Hondo Prep 32 Rio Hondo Prep 48 Tri-City Christian 34 Rowland 51 Gabrielino 39 Monrovia 36 Hoover 30 Alhambra 38 Pomona

Catholic 13 Segerstrom 71 San Gabriel 61 OT Duarte 61 Poly 39 Baldwin Park 31 Artesia 20 Arcadia 39 Hart 27 San Gabriel Academy 39 Hesperia Christian 34 Wednesday, December 30 Rio Hondo Prep 51 Sage Hill 37 Gabrielino 48 Sultana 33 Monrovia 43 Charter Oak 31 Alhambra 36 Baldwin Park 27 San Gabriel 58 El Modena 47 Duarte 50 Crescenta Vallet 39 Arcadia 51 Thousand Oaks 47 Thursday, December 31 Duarte 66 Leuzinger 60 La Canada 69 Arcadia 41

January 06, 2016

The Peterson Principle

By Tim Peterson

Just when you thought there were too many college bowl games something like the Alamo Bowl pops up.

It was some can’t miss TV. Nothing could be more entertaining. One team, Oregon, is up 31-0 at the half over another team, TCU, which is playing with its backup quarterback. Then Oregon’s starting quarterback gets hurt leaving open the chance that anything can happen and, of course, anything does as the Horned Frogs, yes Horned Frogs, pulled it out 47-41 in three overtimes.

On a Saturday night is there anything better worth watching? Last week I mentioned that with low attendance at several games, maybe the number of bowl games needs to be revisited. And it probably does. Forty-one does seem excessive and a couple of 5-7 teams even got into the mix to fill the spaces. But the fact is, it is still football and football versus anything else is always a winner.

College basketball in December? The NBA? It doesn’t compare. The more football the better. You can turn the channel to Lakers-76ers if you like. As for me, I’ll be watching the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl or the Taxslayer Bowl or yes, the Alamo Bowl. It’s as good as it gets. **Much has been made of Christian McCaffrey’s big game for Stanford in the Rose Bowl confirming that he was snubbed in the Heisman Award. He did have a huge game. Three-hundred-sixtyeight all-purpose yards on that stage is unheard of. However, I still don’t have a problem with Alabama running back Derrick Henry taking home the hardware.

The Heisman is a regular season award and bowl games do not count. They probably should but you can throw those Rose Bowl stats out the window. Here are the numbers excluding the bowl games. Henry had 1,986 yards and 23 touchdowns. McCaffrey had 1,847 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns. McCaffrey had more kick return yards and receiving yards making him the more complete player but Henry wasn’t asked to do those things as he was solely a rusher.

Alabama played the number one ranked schedule compared to number 12 for Stanford. Do not blame the voters, blame the system.

Based on regular season play, Henry was not a bad choice. **Speaking of the Rose Bowl is there a more perfect setting? Funny thing is it could rain for two weeks straight before the game and two weeks after but on January 1 in Pasadena, it was clear

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Prep Athletic Notes

by Sports Staff San Gabriel Valley

Wrestling

skies, 70 degrees and sunny. ** I do not think Clemson stands a chance against Alabama. But then again, I liked Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. I still say Roll Tide.

I do not want to see Dabo Swinney dance again. **Still trying to figure out why USC quarterback Cody Kessler threw a seven-yard out on fourth and ten with less than ten seconds left...How long until we see the “#fireclayhelton” posts.

Gabrielino, the defending Mission Valley League champs, had a good showing at the “West Coast Classic” and are preparing for league play. The Eagles open at El Monte on Thursday.

“That was a great tournament for us, we went 9-1 at that dual tournament.

We even beat Rosemead by a lot. Our only loss was against John Glenn,” said Gabrielino assis-tant coach Ivan Carvajal.

The Eagles will participate in the “John Glenn Wrestling Tournament” this weekend. *** Longtime MVL power, and 2015 runner-up, Arroyo kicks off its league season on Thurs-day afternoon (3:15) at Mt. View

Then on Saturday, January 9, they host the “Arroyo Classic Tournament.”

Wrestlers will take the mat at 10:A.M. “The top three teams in league will be us Rosemead and Gabby,” said assistant coach Tim Hawkins. “South El Monte and El Monte are always tough as well. It should be a competitive season. Our showings in these early tournaments I think are good indica-tors. But we have to beat Gabrielino.

Rosemead is also young and hungry like our team.”

Sierra Vista Soccer

The Lady Dons, 11-0-1 on the season, retake the field this week when they go to La Salle on Thursday.

News From Around the SGV Los Altos High School, in Hacienda Heights, has a

freshman you might want to keep an eye on. His name is Jared Lucas, he is 6-foot-3, and he scored 45 points last Monday in the Conquerors 80-42 victory over Covina. *** A week ago San Dimas defeated Duarte 63-14.

There is much to talk about in a game with that score, but the story wasn’t the players this time. It was the coach.

The Saints head coach in the game was 73-yearold Gary Prestesater, who retired eight years ago with 499 career wins. In a classic move of sportsmanship, current San Dimas coach Gordon Hamlow yielded his coaching duties to Prestesater to get the legendary coach that one win needed to get to 500.

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It’s going to be interesting to see how far the Bosco Tech Tigers go. They are playing good ball and league play is set to start. Rio Hondo Prep is riding a seven game winning streak. El Monte did well in the Santa Maria Tournament, Arroyo has lost three in a row, and Gabrielino remains the team to beat with Mission Valley League opening. Do not take your eye off La Salle.

It was a slow week with a lot of teams taking the holidays off, but three did make noise. One of them was Duarte. We said the Lady Falcons and South El Monte would be bouncing back and forth in the number one spot. With four straight wins, Duarte has gone back on top. The loss to La Canada should not take away from Arcadia’s solid performance as they went 3-1 in the Spartans tournament. Finally. Monrovia’s record may not be pretty but the Wildcats continue to compete. Will White’s team will upset somebody’s apple cart before the season is over.

1. Bosco Tech: 10-4 2. Gabrielino: 11-3 3. Temple City: 11-4 4. Rio Hondo Prep: 11-1 5. Alhambra: 8-6 6. La Salle: 8-5 7. El Monte: 9-7 8. Monrovia: 7-8 9. Arroyo: 6-7 10. Baldwin Park: 6-5

1. Duarte: 12-2

South El Monte / El Monte Girl’s Softball Age’s 6 - 16 years

Lil Miss Division: 6 -8 years Minor Division : 9 -10 years Major Division : 11 - 12 years Junior Division: 13 - 14 years Senior Division: 15 - 16 years

Sign-up’s Early sign-up Fee: $75 Jan. 9th, 16th, 23rd ( 2016) Jan. 20th - 23rd Fee: $100 High School Players, welcomed.

Location : New Temple Park 1450 Lidcomb, So. El Monte, CA For more information contact : Joe Morales at 626.617.9466 Note : If you are playing High School softball, you are eligible to play until your season is completed. But you must sign up on the date’s posted.

2. South El Monte: 9-4 3. Gabrielino: 8-4 4. Temple City: 8-5 5. Arcadia: 8-5 6. Rio Hondo Prep: 7-1 7. San Gabriel: 7-7 8. El Monte: 5-5 9. Monrovia: 6-8 10. Sierra Vista: 4-6

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outreach given to Langer launched a medical career capped with a 31-year tenure at UCLA. To date, PSP has inducted over 650 students and of the 310 high school graduates, 94% of them are in four-year colleges or graduated from college with an average of over $90,000 in scholarship aid. PSP scholars are attending universities such as Harvard, Duke, UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley, BYU, Stanford, Wellesley, Brown, Occidental, Pepperdine, Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine, Columbia, Georgetown, Pitzer College, UC San Diego and Loyola Marymount to name a few.

Kranz’s eight new inductees were selected from over 100 applicants based on criteria including their grade point average, motivation for higher education, supportive home environment and financial need. The program provides the students with mentors and a monetary stipend to be used over the six years on educational

enrichment such as extra books, computers, museum trips, concerts, plays, college campus visitations, sporting events, out of state trips and other activities to help them become well rounded individuals with rich cultural experiences. The mentors are Kranz teachers and staff assigned to the students during their seventh and eighth grade years, and then high school teachers for the remaining four years of the program. The mentors volunteer their time to direct the students and provide counseling and encouragement of their development as they take advantage of the program.

Sharing with the crowd about their first year in PSP, a group of Kranz eighth graders talked about the many educationally enriching and fun excursions they went on during their first year in the program. They eagerly shared how they made trips for the first time to places like the Griffith Observatory, various museums, Knott’s Berry Farm, several colleges and universities, professional baseball games, the theater and the ballet. They also enjoyed eating in culturally diverse restaurants and taking part in activities like horseback riding.

“I got to go on an airplane for the first time when we flew to Oregon last year to visit the University of Oregon, Oregon State and Willamette University,” said Angelina Lopez, 8th grader.

“It was really exciting to fly on the plane and to see the colleges. We also went to a college football game. It was a lot of fun.”

Kranz teacher, Arlene Le Gaspe coordinates the program for the school and is elated that so many El Monte students and families have been positively impacted by the program.

“Thanks to PSP our students can go on to college and succeed. Being a partnership scholar brings them extraordinary opportunities that they would not otherwise have,” said Le Gaspe.

“We are extremely grateful to PSP for this incredible program which continues to benefit our students and the community.”

Vanessa Amezcua, one of the inductees is looking forward to the opportunities PSP will bring her.

“I’m so thankful to God for allowing me to be in this program. PSP is great and will help me go to college,”

said Amezcua. “Some of the things I’d like to do is visit Stanford University, go to museums and try new foods from different cultures. My future plan is to attend Stanford and become a doctor or scientist.”

Seventh grader, Patrick Alcala’s future plans are to attend Harvard or MIT and study engineering. He knows being a PSP scholar will open many doors and help him achieve his goal.

Each inductee was presented with a certificate and gift from PSP’s coordinator, Maria Hernandez and executive director, Lisa Rueben who were joined by key members of the program, Dr. Ferenzi and his wife Mickie, Bruce McDaniel, and several mentors in attendance.

“Congratulations to the new scholars and their families. We are so excited for what the next six years hold for you and we thank our supporters greatly for making PSP such a success,” said Rueben.

“We take great pride in helping you get to your goals. Everyone believes in you and looks forward to seeing you achieve your dreams,” added Hernandez.

Le Gaspe and her Kranz colleagues are extremely proud of the program and the many benefits it brings to the students and their families.

“I absolutely love hearing all the great success stories and seeing lives transformed

by PSP. It has been incredible to see our former Kranz students attend outstanding universities and reach their dreams. In fact, over Thanksgiving break a group of our 8th grade PSP scholars and their mentors traveled up the coast to Northern California to tour UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and our tour guides at a few of the colleges were Kranz alumni who are attending the universities. It was great to see them and great for our younger students to hear from them. I’m so grateful to Dr. Langer and the Partnership Scholars Program for truly changing the lives of our students,” she said. “With the addition of tonight’s inductees we have a total of 114 students from Kranz who have benefitted from the amazing opportunities PSP offers,” she added.

January 06, 2016 TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-610362-AL Order No.: 14-0001520-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2006. 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): FERNANDO BLANCO AND SOCORRO BLANCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2622827 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/13/2016 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,789.94 The purported property address is: 10434 ASHER STREET, EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8580-005-008 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 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-610362-AL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-9886736 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-610362-AL IDSPub #0097531 12/23/2015 12/30/2015 1/6/2016 MID VALLLEY NEWS

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Organ Society, as part of the Mission Playhouse’s Community Engagement Program, Engage! The series continues with Wings (March 20), and The Goddess (May 1).

Tickets are $10 advance sale, $12 at door. Group discounts are available. To

buy tickets in person, come to the Playhouse Box Office Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

You can also call the Mission Playhouse Box Office at (626) 308-2868 during this time to purchase over the phone.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

JENNIE GUTIERREZ Case No. BP169217 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JENNIE GUTIERREZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THERESA CHRISTINA ALCAZAR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THERESA CHRISTINA ALCAZAR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented 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 January 19, 2016 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting 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 deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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, Stephen P. Janis, Esq. 10788 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 980-0677

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deepen their knowledge of the geosciences, come to understand the multiple entry points into the field, and build valuable professional skills and networks,” Smith explained. “The United States is not graduating enough students in the geosciences to meet the growing demand. Our hope is that this exciting project will promote an interest in the geosciences and encourage students to consider pursuing a career in this multi-disciplinary field.”

The NSF grant is the most recent recognition Citrus College’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Program has received during fall 2015. Earlier in the semester, Citrus College was selected to receive a fiveyear grant of more than one million dollars from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a TRiO STEM Student Support Services project de-

signed to increase the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of STEM majors.

And, just last month, Citrus College’s STEM Summer Research Program (SRE) received the 2015 Student Success Award by California Community College Chancellor Brice W. Harris.

“The significance of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields to the economic competitiveness and growth of the United States is wellknown. There is an evergrowing demand for college graduates in these vital fields and Citrus College has been at the forefront of meeting this national need,” said Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, superintendent/president of Citrus College. “Being selected to receive a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation is a momentous accomplishment and I commend those who made it possible.”

The GP-EXTRA project is expected to be transformative for both its participants and the Citrus College community as a whole. It will enhance a program that has already received national acclaim and achieved significant success.

“Over the past six years, Citrus College has seen a 237 percent increase in STEM degree production, a 126 percent increase in STEM transfers to CSU and UC campuses, and a tripling in the number of STEM majors at the institution,” said Mrs. Susan M. Keith, president of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees. “Our STEM Program is a prime example of Citrus College’s commitment to student success and college completion.

I have no doubt that it will continue to inspire students in the years to come.”

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Entertainment Corner CROSSWORD Crossword Puzzle solution in issue 01.13.16

What's in the Stars??

Aries

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It isn’t just royalty who gets to live happily ever after in fairy tales. You have this right as well. The conditions are ripe for attracting a special person into your life.

Taurus You may find yourself thinking of looking for a new job in order to increase your income, Taurus.

But there is probably no need to take such a drastic step.

Gemini You have an urge to hop on a plane and leave the country. It seems that this is the only way to free yourself from the mountain of professional and social obligations that are piling up.

Cancer

WINTER FUN

ACROSS 1. Appear like a chick 6. Unit of electrical resistance 9. “____ the word” 13. Convex molding 14. Honey maker 15. Japanese-American 16. Russian author of “Dead Souls” 17. “C’____ la vie!”

18. English county 19. *Students’ winter delight?

21. *Apres-ski site 23. Goose egg 24. *Snow ____ 25. Olden-day aerosol can propellant 28. Post WWII military alliance 30. Lorraine’s neighbor 35. Word of mouth 37. Drug smuggler 39. “____ ____ a high note” 40. Orange traffic controller 41. Parting words 43. Bookie’s quote 44. Like draft beer 46. Apiece 47. 7 days 48. Made amends 50. Clarified butter 52. Like martini or humor 53. Justice’s garb 55. A late time of life 57. *He stole Christmas 60. *Frosty, e.g.

64. ____ profundo 65. Tropical American cuckoo 67. Index and middle fingers extended 68. Furiously angry 69. Container for liquids 70. Island off Manhattan 71. “Lights out” signal 72. Weary traveler’s destination 73. *Toboggans

DOWN 1. The ____, Washington’s offensive line, 1980s-90s 2. Shakespeare’s hometown river 3. A meal order for takeout 4. Pierrot or Harlequin, e.g.

5. ____ ____, as in breath 6. Be obedient 7. “For ____ a jolly...”

8. Subway in Paris 9. Japanese soup 10. Brezhnev’s country 11. Track event 12. Half dozen 15. Get cozy 20. Remember this battle site!

22. Baseball stat 24. Autumn attraction 25. *Popular hot winter beverage 26. Can be hot or cold, according to meteorologists 27. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel ____” 29. *Donut-shaped sled 31. *Chionophobia is fear or dislike of this 32. Supplemented 33. Computer programmer 34. Glorify 36. With little fat 38. Make a sketch 42. “Two and a Half Men” star 45. Popular anise-flavored liqueur 49. *He’s busy during cold and flu season 51. Runs off 54. Indian vegetable fritter 56. Inhabit 57. Greek personification of Earth 58. Invitation request 59. a.k.a. The Islamic State 60. *Capricorn or Aquarius 61. Tom, not Tabby 62. Battery fluid 63. Famed loch 64. Club alternative 66. Mother Teresa, e.g.

Don’t be nervous; just do what you had planned to do all along.

If you work hard, you’re likely to see tremendous professional and financial rewards.

Leo You deserve to be on the receiving end of your own gentle touch. Don’t hesitate to turn to others for help if you need to.

You might be surprised how mere acquaintances pitch in to lend a hand.

Virgo In case you do any writing or artwork today, it will seem to come from a source outside of yourself. Is this the divine muse you’ve heard others talk about?

Libra

Capricorn

Put that book down and get out of the house! You’ve been by yourself long enough; it’s time to start interacting with other people.

This is a time of new beginnings. Whether you are aware of it or not, you are more than ready to take on some new challenges.

Scorpio

Aquarius

Your hard efforts to improve your life are finally showing results. And this is just the boost you’ve needed, as some people set your self-confidence a bit on edge.

Sagittarius No matter at what stage you are, there is always a higher plane to aspire to. Begin now and you can be assured that you will both enjoy the altitude.

You can’t help but feel gratified all of your hard work is finally paying off. Good for you! You have earned every success that is due to come your way

Pisces Today, you crave a little style.

Sensible shoes and practical clothes get the boot in favor of fashionable shoes and luxurious fabrics. Expect a payoff as a result of the extra efforts.

Tech Bits

Samsung Galaxy S7

by Glen Maldonado National

They next big phone coming in the New Year is the Samsung Galaxy S7. Although much is not known of the device, there was a recent leaked image of the phone. By analyzing the photo we know that it is going to be thinner. And it is also going to feature the edge display that the Galaxy Edge phone had. The phone should be coming out around February, giving the

last phone life cycle of just 10 months.

In addition, Samsung is copying Apple again, this time with its marketing. The galaxy will come in two sizes S7 and S7 Plus. Samsung seems to always mimic the tech giant Apple, so much so that they went to court and Apple won a lump sum of 1 billion dollars for it.

The look of the phone appears to be the same as

before; they just changed the insides a lot. The phone is switching from an Exynos processor that was made

by Samsung to Snapdragon made by Qualcomm. So to sum it up we have big changes inside the phone, and a different screen size outside. The Galaxy is Apple’s biggest rival phone so we expect to see hints of Apple’s future design or functionality from here.

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Ultimate JAM Night at Lucky Strike

by Sal Gomez Hollywood

Ultimate Jam Night at Lucky Strike in the Hollywood & Highland complex is fast becoming the hot spot. You will see and hear

rock royalty, up and coming artists and surprise guests all performing a variety of classic rock & pop tunes all unrehearsed and LIVE. Pep-

Courtesy Photos by Sal Gomez

The Hateful Eight

pered throughout the 4 hour Wednesday night events are comedy, burlesque, walk around characters and prize giveaways. But it’s the music, the LIVE music that people come to see and hear. Organized by multiplatinum album selling bassist Chuck Wright of the band Quiet Riot, along with drummer/vocalist Matt Starr of Mr. Big and Ace Frehley, keyboardist/ vocalist Ferlazzo (Avril Lavigne) and guitarist Mitch Perry (The Edgar Winter Group), the band backs a who’s who of music talent that is so popular people line up around the block to get in. Visit their website and Facebook pages to keep track of their first Ultimate Jam Night for 2016. You won’t want to miss it.

Courtesy Photos by Sal Gomez

by Glen Maldonado National

Set in the days of the west during the snow in an area near the town of Red Rock in Post-Civil War Wyoming.

Bounty Hunter John “The Hangman” Ruth is played

by Kurt Russell (The Thing) and his fugitive prisoner, Daisy Domergue, is played

by Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Machinist.) Along the

way they encounter another Bounty Hunter, Major Marquis Warren, played by Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction.) They find another man who claims to be the sheriff of Red Rock, Chris Mannix, played by Walton Goggins (Predators). Together they embark to find some shelter in the winter

and find a cabin with more than they had in mind.

The film is the 8th film by Quentin Tarantino, who wrote and directed the film “The Hateful Eight.”

Tarantino is best known for “Pulp fiction” and “Reservoir Dogs” and likes to add chapters in his films and this one does the same as well.

The film received a lot of controversy when Tarantino protested with the citizen of New York about police brutality and was blacklisted by many police associations. “Hateful Eight” gets the Tarantino stamp because it has all the things Tarantino movies have; blood, violence, and great dialogue.

Dialogue is what makes Tarantino movies really good in my opinion. He really develops his characters very well and not one person is the same.

Though there is a lot of dialogue, action is great as well. Tarantino loves blood, so I hope you don’t have a weak stomach.

One other great feature is Tarantino filmed the movie with actual film.

If you go to Arclight in Hollywood you can experience the look that is almost obsolete. The acting was amazing. I was impressed with how everyone had such good charisma with each other and my favorite character was the Hangman, played

by Kurt Russell. “The Hateful Eight” is a west-

ern like no other that brings a group of strangers together in a cabin and entertains you

like no other western. Grade A+ Rated R

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Mid Valley News is currently seeking 5 commission only Advertising Sales Representatives for local cities in the San Gabriel Valley. Sales experience necessary and outgoing personality a plus. Bilingual in English/ Mandarin or English/Spanish. Become a part of our expanding team. Fax resume to: (626) 443-2245 or mail to 11401 Valley Blvd., Ste. 200B, El Monte, CA

Mid ValleyRadio

is currently looking for volunteer on-air personalities and behind-the-scenes team members.

If you are interested in working with us, please send an email to info@midvalleyradio. net or call 626.443.1753