Mid Valley News April 27, 2016

Vol. 54, No. 17 Special Section Temple City, San Gabriel, & ROSEMEAD PAGE 7

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April 27, 2016 Chalk Talk

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Temple City Unified School District’s Board of Education Honors La Rosa Team

by Lynne Burkardt Temple City

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Education honored Dee Moreno and Nickie Oh on receiving 2016 Women’s History Month Leadership Awards for their distinguished service to education from Assemblymember Ed Chau, representing the 49th Assembly District.

Dee Moreno has been the Instructional Resource Specialist for 26 years at La Rosa Elementary School.

She is also a Tech Lite and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Site Coordinator. Nickie Oh teaches first grade at La Rosa Elementary School.

In October 2014, Ms. Moreno and Ms. Oh cofounded La Rosa’s CS First Club for third grade students as a way to get young students interested in technol-

Courtesy Photos Left to right: Student Board Member Bailee Weisz, Board Member John Pomeroy, Board Member Ken Knollenberg, Dee Moreno, Nickie Oh, Superintendent Kathy Perini, Board President Vinson Bell, Board Vice President Larry Marston) Photo courtesy by Jerry Jambazian.

ogy. CS First provides free, easy-to-use computer science enrichment materials that target and engage diverse student popula-

tions. Ms. Oh also created the Girls’ Club at La Rosa, which is designed specifically for girls and technology, and is currently mentoring a

team of middle school girls competing in the Technovation competition, a Global Technology Entrepreneurship Program for girls.

Mt. View School District’s After School Journalism Program Develops Exceptional Young Writers

Past or Current Resident

by Michele Earle El Monte

Mountain View School District’s After School Journalism Program continues to provide students who are English Language Learners with effective intervention emphasizing the development of academic language skills. The successful program has been offered in the District for four years and focuses on the highly engaging style of journalistic writing, as it targets listening, speaking, reading and writing development in the context of a real-world application.

For this session, student journalists from Madrid Middle School, Magnolia Learning Center, Maxson

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School, Monte Vista School, Payne School, Twin Lakes School and Voorhis School spent ten weeks immersed in learning about the field of

journalism and what it takes interviewing and research to be a journalist. Followskills to use during field ing this session’s theme of study trips to various agenwellness, the student journalists put their Journalism Program continued on page 9

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Where the Future Meets the Past

by Staff Writer El Monte

At the El Monte Historical Society Tea; City Manager Jesus Gomez, Prescott Cogswell, Mr. Wilkerson, and Lucille Cleminson. These 3 individuals are from the Pio-

neer families who actually helped start/ build our City.

What a great day it was to visit with them and learn the history of our City.

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Save the Date May 31, 2016 Save the Date May 31, 2016

City of El Monte Celebrates Our Community 6:00 PM at Grace T. Black Auditorium 3130 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731

On behalf of the City of El Monte, we would like to extend an invitation to our residents to attend a special evening of community presentations to be held on Tuesday, May 31, We will honor and recognize members of our community who have made a significant achievement. If you or somebody you know has won an award, reached a professional or academic milestone, or made a contribution to the community, we want to know about it.

Please contact the City Manager’s office with your submission so we may acknowledge these accomplishments. This special community presentation meeting will take place at the Grace T. Black Auditorium on Tuesday, May 31at 6:00 p.m.

April 27, 2016

Around Town

by Mavis Hansen Congratulations to the SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DISTRICT of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs on their 60th Annual Convention. This two-day event was held on April 22-23 at the Ontario Radisson Airport Hotel, Ontario.

President’s theme this year was “On Our Way To A Better Tomorrow” and symbols were a train and yellow roses. Convention theme was “SGVD Yellow Rose Express Is On It’s Way.” Friday began early, with Registration Chairman Barbara Rush and Credentials Chairman Rita Even, ready for Check-in by members and delegates from the 27 clubs within the San Gabriel Valley District. A Fundraising Workshop was offered from 8:30 – 9:20 AM which was presented by San Gabriel Valley District Fundraising Chairman Alice Slaughter. The opening session “First Stop – Inspiration Station” honored 2015-2016 District Officers and Citizens of the Year and a processional of the California Federation (State) Board Members and SGVD Executive Committee members entered the room prior to the official opening of the convention.

The convention was called to order by President Patsy Wilson at 10:00 AM who also introduced the Executive Board and special guests. Greetings to the City of Ontario were given by Debra Dorst-Porada, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Ontario.

Mavis Hansen, First Timers Chairman conducted a recognition presentation for the 20 members who were in attendance for the first time to a SGVD Convention. Each members name and club were announced and they were given a small amenity (bracelet) by President Patsy. Reports were then given by SGVD Officers.

Convention Chairman Mary Jo Kolakoski conducted a “Question and Answer” club information which was lots of fun and prizes were given for correct answers. Spiritual Values Chairman Shirley Lane gave the table blessing and lunch was served. The lunch break gave members the opportunity to shop with the twelve vendors who had a large variety of scarves, handbags, clothing, jewelry, makeup and gifts galore.

The afternoon portion of the Friday meeting began with the special reports given by the Club Presidents. Azusa: Pat Klemz, Baldwin Park:

Margarita Vargas, Charter Oak: Frances Fortugno, Covina: Ina Ruan, Diamond Bar: Rosette Clippinger, Downey: Cheryll Olson, Duarte: Jean Glass, El Monte: Cathi Eredia, East Valley: Mary Matson, Hacienda Heights: Scarlet Liu Treu, Highland Park: Misty Iwatsu, La Crescenta: Carol Huntwork, La Puente Valley: Dolores Kissinger, Walnut Valley: Cheryl Linnborn, Whittier: Betty Gallagher, 20th Century: Lani Stapp, Sierra Madre: Barbara Lampman, Sunland: Laney Clevenger-White Arcadia: Cheryl Alberg and West Covina: Patti Hennings. During the recess, two workshops were presented. The meeting was then in recess until the evening session. At 6:00 PM, the meeting was reconvened and began with a processional of Citizens of the Year for 2015. Ten Clubs presented their Citizen of the Year for Recognition: Covina: Jean Adair, Diamond Bar: Diane Tobar, El Monte: Mary Ann Powers, East Valley: Pat Huffman, La Crescenta: Marianne Jennings, La Puente Valley: Renee Hrey, Montebello: Mary Jordan, Monterey Park: Pauline LeMire, Pio Pico: Gila Lopez and West Covina: Valerie Gerlach.

The remaining Club Presidents then reported: Montebello: Mary Jordan, Monterey Park: Barbara Rush, Pasadena: Laura Schano, Pio Pico: Guadalupe Diaz, Santa Fe Springs: Juliet Ray, LaVerne-San Dimas: Linda Koontz, and South Pasadena: Toni Marshall. Highlight of the evening was the President’s Speech, given by President Patsy Wilson. The Theme for the Friday, April 23rd evening dinner session was ‘Next Stop – Memory Station’ and honored Club Presidents with a processional and special seating.

A surprise entertainment was provided by the newly formed San Gabriel Valley Choral. The meeting was then recessed until the Saturday session. (Will be reported in the next edition of the Mid Valley News).

With such beautiful weather it is great to get your exercise outdoors, but if you are a senior citizen in the community of El Monte, and would rather exercise indoors, the Senior Gym may be just the place for you. Hours vary: Monday and Wednesday, open from 9:00am until 1:00 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00am – 1:00 pm and evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For further information contact the Senior Center at 626-580-2210.

Enjoy each day!

See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN.

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A LONG CHILDHOOD

by Eugene R. Webb

Often I think about what I did; When I was just a very young kid.

And crazy as it all may seem; I know it was not just a dream.

I wanted to be the very best; It was me and to hell with the rest.

Whatever I got it was never enough; Growing up for me was really rough.

Oh I loved my Grandma and Mother; But I didn’t spend time thinking of any other.

I never wanted to follow the Golden Rule; Couldn’t wait until I could quit school.

As I look back, I can recall; That I thought I knew it all.

After all I had dreams and I had a plan; I was going to be a great big man.

I jumped out of the frying pan into the fire; For the Marine Corp was my heart desire.

Then I wanted the good life; So I married my wonderful wife.

But a long childhood is what I had; Yet three kids were calling me Dad. Then it was God who helped me to see; That I was my own worse enemy.

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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chalk Talk BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION!

Multi-level Team Works to Help At-Risk Students

by Erik Derr

When a student in the El Monte Union High School District struggles with coursework or faces challenges at home or even beyond, a team of school staffers are there to intervene.

As part of a statewide intervention, El Monte High School established the Comprehensive Student Support Coordinator Program in 1985, with the district’s other four comprehensive high schools and Ledesma Continuation School opening their respective coordinator programs through the

early 2000s.

Parents seeking help are always welcome to contact any of the program offices, said senior Support Coordinator Greg Vaniman.

The program relies on the high schools networking with area elementary and middle schools in a joint effort to identify and provide a wide range of support services to at-risk students and their families.

School principals, administrators, counselors, teachers and child welfare attendance coordinators from all three schooling tiers work together to re-direct a student’s development in what Vaniman says are the program’s three main areas of focus: attendance, attitude and achievement.

At-risk students and their families can access support resources through the El Monte Union High School District’s Comprehensive Student Support Coordinators.

Much of the program’s effort is focused on working with parents, instructing them how to better observe and respond to their children’s needs, said Vaniman.

He noted parents are often the first line of defense between students and negative influences in their surrounding world.

“Back in the day,” he said, gangs and all the trouble that follows them were a bigger problem in the schools than they are now.

Today, he said, hightech programs and devices often distract students from achieving more.

Long stationed at El Monte High School, Vaniman says the CSSC program can’t specify how many students have been assisted by the program over the years, either on a long- or shortterm basis.

Currently, however, the program has a caseload of 120 students involved in intervention not counting those already enrolled in other counseling programs.

El Monte Art Students to be Honored by District Board

All photos courtesy of Erik Derr

Gates Millennium Scholar Rises from South El Monte High

by Erik Derr

Sometime during her fifthgrade year, Kira Rodriguez turned her gaze skyward.

“I just had a lot of free time and there was a free library...I just started picking up different books, trying to figure out what I liked, she said, “and that just happened to be studying astronomy.”

The South El Monte High School senior, accepted to study astrophysics next fall at the University of California, Berkeley, is now looking at a full-ride scholarship that could take her through her planned doctorate, thanks to the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, established in 1999 through the charitable Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Rodriguez is one of the 1,000 new Gates Scholars selected annually. The program supports highachieving minority students in severe financial need who would “otherwise would be excluded from higher education,” said a prior-year foundation press release.

The foundation declined to tell the Mid Valley News,

ahead of a scheduled May 1 announcement, if any other students from El Monte Union High School District are joining 2016’s Scholar class.

Extended funding is available to Scholars who remain in good academic standing and pursue post-graduate degrees in math, science, engineering, education or library science.

Despite the public attention that will surely come her way as a Gates Millennium Scholar, Rodriguez asserts “achievement and leadership and even success isn’t defined by an award, a medal, a trophy. It isn’t just defined by how well you do in school,” she said. “It’s about the people around you and the potential you have to make a difference and improve everyone else’s lives.”

That approach, she said, is “really important to me” and what she believes the Gates Millennium Scholars Program seeks in the people it selects. “It’s definitely about making a positive impact on society and the world.”

by Erik Derr

Business means family ties to South El Monte High School senior Danny Tan. Four years ago, he followed his two older sisters into the nonprofit Future Business Leaders of America and two years ago his sophomore brother likewise followed him

into the group.

An aspiring electric vehicle designer, Tan says he’s found strong support through the student-oriented career and technical organization’s high school campus chapter.

“They really take you in, they teach you the ropes,” said

Tan, who plans to one day create green rides like those of Tesla Motors only better. The business club, he said, is “really like a second family.”

Tan was one of 20 South El Monte students who competed in the association’s state competition this last weekend at the Ontario Convention Center.

Even though none of its members individually qualified for the national competition, the team overall won a Gold Seal Chapter Award El Monte High School senior Luz Valdez, left, and junior Alejandra Quiroz-Garcia are of Merit, contest winners will be honored May 4 by the high school district’s board of trustees. given to

Kira Rodriguez, a senior at South El Monte High School who plans major in astrophysics at UC Berkeley, has been announced as one of this year’s Gate Millennium Scholars.

only about 15 percent of the association’s chapters in the state, according to team adviser Tam Ly-Wong.

South El Monte teammates Jonathan Kirby, Richer Le, Elijah Marure, David Tan, Tammy Truong, Warren Duong, Emily Doan and Jessica Vasquez were recognized for their respective advancement in the association’s progressive Business Achievement Awards program, which introduces business skills through four distinct instruction levels.

Founded in 1940, the FBLA claims 250,000 members

nationally and seeks “to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship,” its mission statement reads.

Vanessa Nunez, another South El Monte FBLA member, dreams of opening a retail clothing operation providing high-quality apparel to communities that typically can’t afford it.

The club, Nunez said, taught her to think big and make her ideas come true.

In particular, she said, “it’s shown me how to get out there and talk to people.”

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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City

‘Time Jockey’ Kiwanis Honors Dr. Doug Sears Preserving Nature Learning Center Students

by Joe Castillo

Saving a Tree …..

The San Gabriel Valley is booming with growth and redevelopment, new multi-purpose development projects are becoming more and more common as local cities try and meet the growing demand of population growth and business expansion. But just when you thought that developers had taken over the planning department for local cities, a bright ray of sunshine appeared in the City of San Gabriel. Earlier in the year, a residential project was introduced to add multiple condominium units to an existing large parcel of land which already included an 1890 built house. In addition to the vintage home, a 120-year old Coast Live Oak was also located on the property. When the development project was presented to the city planning department for approval, the disposition of the live oak became a concern.

Discussions between the City of San Gabriel and the property owner were initiated regarding saving the tree and to be in compliance with the city’s tree protection program. Finally an agreement was reached to save the old oak, and plans were set in motion to move the tree to a more suitable location on the property.

The oak tree was dug out, framed, sealed, lifted and moved approximately 30 yards to make more room for the development project. A huge hole was dug and the packaged 20 foot, multi-ton, 120 year old live oak was gently lifted and placed into its new home.

The area around the base of the tree was packed and landscaped with a water basin to help the live oak adapt to its new environment. It was a successful transfer for the vintage tree with special thanks given to the City of San Gabriel and the property’s owner.

Due to the City of San Gabriel’s tree protection program which prevents the removal of any tree without approval from the planning department, the foundation was set for saving the tree.

Over the past couple of years, the city has planted numerous trees along its major retail corridors such as Valley Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive, and plans to plant more trees throughout its city boundaries.

Credit must also be given to the property owner,

who from the very beginning of the project was in favor of saving the tree and approved relocating it to another location on his property while keeping the tree in the same home it has known for 120 years. The City of San Gabriel and the property owner need to be applauded for preserving nature and saving a tree which has a history older than the city itself and will now continue to extend its own history in a city with a proven record of guarding and planting one of nature’s greatest gifts to all of us, our magnificent trees…..

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by Jerry Jambazian Temple City

The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized two outstanding students from the Dr. Doug Sears Leaning Center. Accompanying the students was their teacher Mrs. Dolores Lopez.

Jose is 15 years old and in the 10th grade. He has an older sister and enjoys reading comics, Star Wars, playing video games and soccer. Jose said, “The best things about the DDSLC are having helpful teachers, the teachers, and environment.” The best thing that ever happened was coming to the Learning Center. If he could change one thing, it would be to continue playing soccer. Personal goals are to build a skyscraper, get a good job, get through school, and have a wife, family, and kids.

Ingrid is 16 years old and in the 11th grade. She has a

younger brother and enjoys hiking, sleeping, and eating. Ingrid said, “The best things about the DDSLC are that it is easy and fun, full of opportunities, independent study, and more intimate.”

The best thing that ever happened was getting a job.

If she could change one thing, it would be the way society puts down or doubts how much women can do.

Personal goals are to build homeless shelters for Los Angeles, catch up on her credits, hours, finish school, buy a car and go to San Francisco.

Each week the Temple City Kiwanis Club is pleased to recognize outstanding students and their teachers from Cloverly, Emperor, Longden, Oak Avenue, and the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center. Kiwanis treats students and their

teacher to lunch. Students receive a certificate, a letter for their parents, a bumper sticker, a gift certificate from The Hat Restaurant, and a photograph of them receiving their awards. Their photo will also be published in the Mid Valley News, and posted on the Temple City Unified School District website.

Temple City Kiwanis has been serving our community since 1939. Members are dedicated men and women who desire to make a difference in the quality of life for the youth of Temple City. Kiwanis meets at 12:00 noon each Tuesday at Denny’s Restaurant. To find out more about Kiwanis, please contact Jerry Jambazian at (626) 643-9460. You can also visit their website at www.templecitykiwanis.org.

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The Mission Model Contest

by Michael Cervantes San Gabriel

On Saturday morning of April 23, the 10th Annual 3rd and 4th Grade Exhibit and Contest of the California Missions event was held at the San Gabriel Mission’s historic grounds. One could feel the excitement not only of the children but also of the parents, judges, and gift-shop manager, Teresa Galeazzi. Before beginning the contest, some students visited the museum and walked the historic grounds, while others placed their models on the tables and waited for the event to start.

There were nearly 20 entries in all. As the contest began, the young “mission scholars” made their presentation

to the moderator, Dr. John Macias, a history professor at Cerritos Community College. The students mentioned how they made their Mission and the time they

spent on their work. Some listened attentively to the worked on their project for a students’ comments about few days while others nearly their missions and viewed a month. The judges from each model with care. The the Ramona Museum Mission Contest continued on page 12 of California History

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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce · 10505 Valley Blvd. · Suite 212 · El Monte · CA 91731 Phone: 626-443-0180 · Fax: 626-443-0463 E-mail: chamber@emsem.biz / www.emsem.biz

El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2015 - 2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD:

LORI CRAVEN Brown’s Jewelry & Loan

PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ – El Patio Bar & Gill

DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant

VICE PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Ramona Property Managers, Inc.

ALICIA ESCALERA Valley Vista Services

SECRETARY/TREASURER LEO BARRERA San Gabriel Valley Water Co. EXECUTIVE OFFICER KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce

DIRECTORS:

HENRY VELASCO Citizen Member

ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank ERNIE AMAYA Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union

Chamber Ambassadors

Ernie Amaya ( Chairman )……………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David A. Ayala............................................................................................................................................Union Bank Jody Bush, (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................................Citizen Member Pastor Richard Chavarria..................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Noemi Caraveo.............................................................................................................CHAP Care South El Monte Martha Cerda............................................................................................................................State Farm El Monte James Chen.......................................................................................................................... Prive Water/ State Farm Robert Chin...........................................................................................................International Dancing & Singing Joe W. Conner............................................................................................................................... Ph.D. - Legal Shield Mike and Jenny Cox ............................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Teresa Dang.................................................................................................................................ReMax Elite Realty Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Chaplain Wayne Hoglin..........................................................................................................................El Monte PD Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Maria Menendez..(2015 Ambassador of the Year)...........................................................................Allure Dental Arts Orell Moreno...........................................................................................................................................Union Bank Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carina Ramirez.....................................................................................................................................Nunez Dental Dennice Ramos...............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Jose Rosas.....................................................................................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Laura Santos..................................................................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Ernesto Villegas (2014Ambassador of the Year)................................................................................Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty

Chamber Events

MAY 2016 CHAMBER EVENTS

Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting Tuesday, May 3rd, 11:30 am Chamber Board Room Catered by Tizon Bistro

Breakfast Networking Mixer

Wednesday, May 5th, 7:30 am at El Monte/ Rosemead Adult School, 10807 Ramona Blvd., El Monte

Principal for a Day Monday, May 9th, 8:30 am, Chamber Board Room Legislative Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 12, 9:00 am Chamber Board Room Evening Mixer at the Museum Thursday, May 18th, 5:30 pm, El Monte Historical Museum 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte

Chamber of Commerce Board of Director’s Meeting Installation and Awards Dinner

Upcoming Events: Installation and Awards Dinner Thursday, June 23rd, 5:30 pm, Courtyard by Marriot, Baldwin Park

A Huge Golf Thank you to All of Our Generous Sponsors!

Corporate Sponsors

Advantage Metal Services American Medical Response Brown’s/Valley Jewelry & Loan Co. City of El Monte CPR Industries

Lawrence Equipment Longo Toyota-Scion Lexus Nationwide Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Star Tire Center, Inc. The Gas Company

Valley Vista Services Vons Credit Union Warmington Land Associates ll,LP

Prize Donors

Advantage Metal Services Inc. California Snacks Courtyard by Marriott Baldwin Park CPR Industries Crossroads Café & Catering Ganas Greater El Monte Community Hospital El Patio Bar & Grill Generous Sponsors continued on page 7

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El Monte/South El Monte Chamber News

“2016 City of South El Monte State of “El Monte Sam’s Club recognized as The City Luncheon” Club of the Year”

Flo’s Coffee Shop 4597 N. Peck Rd., El Monte, CA 91732, 626-443-3156, Yolanda Contreras floscoffeeshop@hotmail.com

Alarcon Tire Service III 11022 Ramona Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731, 626-579-7206 Juan Alarcon

Alicia Catering Baldwin Park, CA 91706, 626-960-2337 asolorzano83@me.com

Welcome New Chamber Member Flo’s Coffee Shop

My RB Group Inc. 10918 Valley Mall Suite B, El Monte, CA 91731, 626-442-4400 Joseph Rivera myeconomictravel.com

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

ANGEL GARDEN, INC. 11100 Valley Blvd., Suite 340-5, El Monte, CA 91731 Jack Zhao, (909)563-0163 jackfzhao@yahoo.com C & R Body Shop 4369 N. Peck Road, El Monte 91732, 626-579-0798, Carlos Rojas, Carbodyshopinc@gmail.com

A Huge Golf Thank you to All of Our Generous Sponsors!

Generous Sponsors continued from page 6

Family Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Ken Weldon Martinizing Dry Cleaning Massage Envy (Eastland Shopping Center W. Covina) Nunez Dental Center MillersCoors Brewing Park and Recreation-EM/ Community Service Pinata World Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Sam’s Club The Taco Room Union Bank Vons Credit Union

Tee Sign Sponsors All-New Stamping Co. American Reclamation Inc. Athens Services Co. Cardinal Industrial Finishes Cardinal Paint & Powder CHAP CARE City of Pico Rivera Civic Alliance Credit Union of Southern California Dalton Financial Services, Inc. Di Pilla’s Italian Restaurant Donna Duncan Consultant Downtown El Monte Business Association El Monte Community Credit Union Freddie Macs Inc. Gordon Termite Control J. E. DeWitt , Inc. Jedi Jim Mussunden photographs by Ken Rausch, also Courtesy photos

Kiwanis Club of El Monte Loomis Insurance Services Michael Touhey Company Mid Valley News Mike Shively POA Police Mid-Managers Association Print & Mail Concepts Ramona Property Managers Inc. Rio Hondo Community College Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Sam’s Club Sanchez Property Management

San Gabriel Valley Water Company Smitty’s Signworks, Inc. Ted Levine Drum Co. The Gill Corporation Waste Management Wayne C. Clayton Foundation

2016 Taste and Sounds of El Monte / South El Monte

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Miramonte Elementary Students Raise Funds for their School

by Michele Earle El Monte

It was an exercise frenzy at Miramonte Elementary School as students, staff, parents and family members participated in the school’s annual Exercise-a-thon fundraiser. Students spanned across the blacktop exercising with hula-hoops, jump ropes, footballs, soccer balls, basketballs and parachutes and danced to the fun music loudly playing over the campus. The two-hour Exercise-a-thon was held to raise funds for various programs at the school. The kindergarten through 6th grade exercisers had fun participating in the high energy event, showing off some great moves.

“This is a great event that helps raise money for our school,” said Jeanette Salinas, Miramonte principal, as she danced with the students. “Our students really love it and it brings us all together to support our school, have fun, and get some exercise too.”

Along with the non-stop exercising, laughter was abundant as students danced to songs like “You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful” and “Stitches.” Several Conga

lines moved throughout the Miramonte School earned blacktop and everyone had the 2014 and 2015 Bronze a fun time doing the popular National Healthy Schools Chicken Dance and MaRecognition Award from carena the Alliance for a Healthier “Exercising is fun! Said Generation. The school Lily, a fourth grader. “Jump is part of the Alliance for rope is my favorite and I a Healthier Generation hope we earn a lot of money Healthy Schools Program, for our school. I also like an evidence-based initiaseeing our teachers and printive to create and sustain cipal dancing.” healthy environments where For Victor, a second students can learn better grader the entire event was and flourish. The Healthy fun.

Schools program helps “I like all the stuff we are schools improve physical doing,” he said. “Dancing, education, health educajump rope, throwing the tion, and nutrition, and has balls, doing the parachute impacted more than 14 and being out here with my million students nationfriends is fun.”

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Fernando Chavez, son of legendary civil rights icon, Cesar Chavez, with El Monte Councilman Jerry Velasco and El Monte City Manager Jesus Gomez. Courtesy Photo

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By Joe Torosian

It seems as if Barry Bonds is on the road to redemption. He’s been welcomed back into the MLB community this season while serving as the Miami Marlins hitting coach. My question is will Rafael Palmeiro (3,000 hits/500 home runs), who played his career un-der similar evidence of steroid abuse, ever be accepted back? ***The Los Angeles Lakers fired Byron Scott and I’m supposed to care.

There are only two teams in the NBA playing basketball these days (Golden State & San Antonio) and the Lakers aren’t one of them.

Are Lakers fans supposed to believe the 17-65 record will be better next season be-cause Scott is gone?

I don’t care about seeing the Lakers again, but I’d love to see San Antonio win another title or Golden State repeat as champions.

Funny, but does anyone remember when the Lakers struck their initial deal with Time Warner? Their games were blacked out as well. People were panicking about not get-ting to see the Lakers play and the deal was struck with the other cable and satellite out-lets. ***I’ve been talking quite a bit about the Mission Valley League’s baseball standings. Currently (as of this writing on Sunday night 4/24/16) South El Monte is in first place with a 9-4 record. Mt. View is in fourth place with a 7-6 record. In between these schools, tied for second place is El Monte and Rosemead. Both are 8-5.

Shining on the hill has been Lions senior Felipe Perez. The right-hander is sporting a 5-1 record and an earned run average of 0.60.

He’s completed 47-innings on the mound and struck out 53. He’s given up 24 hits on the season but only one extra-base hit (a double). ***I can understand rooting against a team (that hasn’t been outlawed yet).

I can under-stand making noise when someone is shooting free-throws (that has been outlawed in parts of Wisconsin). I can understand fans chanting “hey batter-batter swing! Batter!” (that is outlawed in quite a few places).

What I can’t understand is rooting against a student athlete because they have made a decision on which college they are going to attend. I’ve seen a lot of nasty things on message boards, but how do you root against a kid because he has chosen or

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been ac-cepted to a particular college.

News Flash: Not everyone goes to USC, UCLA, the Ivy League, or a military academy. Not everyone gets a full athletic scholarship.

The other 95% go other places, work hard, and have successful lives.

Cheer, boo, even chant… but “fans” should lay off these non-professionals who just love playing a game.

Mid-Bits (Like Tidbits) ***ESPN fires Curt Schilling. ***The Los Angeles Kings fall to the San Jose Sharks four games to one and my inter-est in the NHL playoffs is 90% over and done. ***When you watch MLB highlights doesn’t there seem to be too much video of dads catching home runs in the stands while holding their child? ***Have you seen a Dodgers game recently?

Yeah, I know, neither have I. Happy Birthday this week to: 4/27: El Monte alum George Pawluck turns 53.

4/27: Former San Gabriel wide receiver Felipe Figueroa turns 26 4/27: Arcadia & Temple City American alum Chris Lucas turns 24.

4/28: Former El Monte basketball player Chuck Jeffrey turns 53.

4/28: Former Temple City wide receiver Brandon Pultz turns 24.

4/30: El Monte super-alum Luis Garcia turns 41.

4/30: Arcadia alum Jamie Campbell turns young.

4/30: San Gabriel alum/ former football head coach/ current Buena Park assistant Jude Oliva turns 36.

(If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address be-low): Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Listen to “The Joe Show” Coming back soon at www. midvalleyradio.net Like “The Joe Show” on Facebook

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Saturday, June 11, 2016 8 a.m.

Charter College of Education (Graduate and Undergraduate) 11:30 a.m. College of Arts and Letters (Graduate and Undergraduate) 4 p.m. College of Health and Human Services (Undergraduate)

Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (562) 692-0921

dora, CA 91741-1885 • (626) 465-7699

Mt. Sac Commencement Ceremony June 10th at 6:30pm, at the Hilmer Studium 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut, CA 91789

Azusa Pacific University Spring Commencement: Saturday, May 7, 2016 Winter Commencement: Saturday, December 17, 2016 Azusa Pacific University 901 E. Alosta Ave., PO Box 7000 Azusa, CA 91702-7000 (626) 969-3434

Citrus Community College The 99th Citrus College ComRio Hondo College mencement Ceremony will 53nd Commencement ceremo- be held on Saturday, June 13, ny on Thursday, May 26, 2016 2015, at 10 a.m. in the college at 6:00 p.m. in parking lot A. stadium. Family and friends Rio Hondo College are encouraged to attend 3600 Workman Mill Road 1000 W. Foothill Bvld. Glen-

Occidental College Commencement Ceremony, May 15, 2016 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, California 90041

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cies that provide health related services, exercise, and nutrition to the community.

Once they obtained their research for their articles, they began the writing process and produced wonderful articles on wellness, nutrition and community health services which were published in their student created newspaper, The Mountain View Voices.

A special celebration was recently held to honor the young journalists for their hard work and dedication.

MVSD’s superintendent, Lillian Maldonado French congratulated the students and thanked them and the instructors for their hard work.

“I am so proud of your efforts and the well written articles on these important topics,” said MaldonadoFrench. “All of us in the District and your parents want you to be healthy and the places you visited, the people you interviewed and the programs you highlighted in your articles reflect health and wellness. I am impressed by your work and look forward to seeing much more writing from each of you.”

Keeping Photo courtesy in line with wellness, those in attendance took part in a stretching exercise led

by Madrid Bulldog News journalists, Jessy Torres and Magali Diosdado. Journalists from each school also shared about their experience in the program.

“Being in the Journalism program was a great experience,” said Diosdado. “I learned not to be shy when asking questions that are important and the practice interviews and actual interviews I did with people really helped me.”

Alexia Basham, a journalist from the Maxson Star

News liked the writing the best.

“We learned to write in complete sentences and build an article around the 5 W’s – who, what, where, when and why. It was also fun meeting the people who we got to interview,” she said.

At Monte Vista School, The Eagle News team worked together to ensure their articles would be great.

“We learned to write better and to interview people,” said Steven Bobadilla. “We worked together, made new friends and we all had a lot of fun from beginning to end. We learned a lot about the El Monte Promise and Bike SGV, two community resources here in El Monte.”

All aspects of the program align to the Common Core and provide great practice for the students.

“This was a journey for our young journalists and they did an amazing job,” said Angelica Sifuentes-

Donoso, MVSD’s Director of Family Engagement and After School Programs.

“They learned valuable instructional strategies as well as developed their communications skills. We are so grateful to our community members and the wellness resources who allowed our young reporters to interview them and visit their sites. Thank you to our parents and families for allowing your children to participate and our wonderful instructors for their time and effort,” said SifuentesDonoso.

Featured in this issue of The Mountain View Voices are community resources, ChapCare, New Hope Church, Beastin Beauties, El Monte Promise, Bike SGV, Kaiser Permanente, El Monte Police Department and Fire Station #168.

Also featured are MVSD’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, Students Run L.A. (SRLA) program, THINK Together program, crossing guard program, after school sports program, and the Food Services and Nutrition program.

MVSD is committed to student wellness and is dedicated to students’ health, well-being and their ability to learn. The District is part of the Network for a Healthy California and incorporates several nutrition related activities in classrooms which are integrated into the curriculum. Teachers have received nutrition training and utilize programs like the Harvest of the Month, Choose My Plate, and Cooking in the Classroom to emphasize proper nutrition and well-being. Additionally, 10 schools participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant enabling them to provide a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as snacks throughout the school year. To promote physical fitness, all schools have physical education teachers, and provide Zumba or selfdefense courses, as well as some type of walking club for parents. The District also provides resources for families through health fairs, parent meetings, school family fitness and nutrition nights, health insurance fairs, community events and more.

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“The Mid” Valley News Softball Top 10

“The Mid” Valley News Baseball Top 10

In a decisive Mission Valley League showdown the Arroyo Lady Knights and the South El Monte Eagles were tied 3-3 after five innings. Each team would finish with eight hits and one error, but it was the Lady Knights that pushed two runs across the plate in the sixth to the Eagles one that secured the victory

Can Sierra Vista be stopped? The Dons winning streak when it reached five was nice. When it reached ten it was great. Now it is has reached 15 and it is simply awesome. They just keep finding ways to win and have climbed to the number two spot in our rankings. Monrovia is still on top, Alhambra can’t find any offense, and the Mission Valley league keeps taking turns beating the crud out of each other. Quietly, Temple City has put together another solid season.

Arroyo remains on top but the difference between number two Maranatha and number six Sierra Vista is minor. Anyone of these teams can go on a long playoff run or they all, including Arroyo, could be done in the first round. Lots of uncertainty here.

1. Arroyo: 12-3 2. Maranatha: 12-8 3. Duarte: 13-6-1 4. Temple City: 10-7-1 5. Alhambra: 8-4-1

6. Sierra Vista: 9-6 7. La Salle: 8-9 8. South El Monte: 7-4 9. San Gabriel: 7-12 10. Baldwin Park: 7-5

Rosemead’s Nava Decides on North Dakota State

by Tim Peterson Rosemead

Rosemead quarterback Steven Nava has decided to continue his football career at North Dakota State, his father Larry Nava confirmed Monday.

Nava will go to the Bisons as a walk on, but there is some scholarship money involved. Nava chose to walk on at NDSU despite several other offers.

“I chose North Dakota State over St. John’s, and some division three schools in California. I visited in late February for the admissions tour for a day and then this past Friday for a day,” Steven Nava told the Bison Report. “Coach Hedberg showed me all of the athletic facilities and then gave me a tour of the FargoDome.

The facilities at NDSU are

1. Monrovia: 14-4 2. Sierra Vista: 15-1 3. Maranatha: 13-6-1 4. Temple City: 10-3-1 5. La Salle: 13-5 6. Alhambra: 14-8-1 7. Arcadia: 12-7-1 8. El Monte: 10-6 9. Rio Hondo Prep: 9-5 10A. South El Monte: 10-7 10B. Mt. View: 8-6

Apaches Fall a Buck Short

by Tim Peterson Arcadia

Steven Nava: From Rosemead to North Dakota. Photo courtesy of Larry Nava

easily the best of any school I visited. Can’t wait to get my locker and be a part of it all.”

North Dakota State is a Division 1AA School located in Fargo, that last season

featured the possible number one overall pick in the NFL draft in Carson Wentz.

Last year at Rosemead Nava threw for 2,991 yards and 30 touchdowns with just five interceptions.

Arcadia had the tying run cut down at the plate for the final out of the game and fell to Burroughs 3-2 Friday in Pacific League action.

The Apaches scored twice in the bottom of the seventh to get within a run but Steven Wong tried to score from second after a ball hit

by Ryan Tuck to second base was booted. Noah Falcon scored on the error but Randy Catlett retrieved the ball and fired to catcher Tanner Whitlock who tagged the sliding Wong for the

third out.

Wong appeared to be under the tag and he and Apache manager Nick Lemas argued the call to no avail.

Kyle Nicols went the distance for Burroughs to pick up the victory. Falcon also threw a complete game for Arcadia.

Omar Tejeda and Jason Waley both had run-scoring singles for Burroughs. With the victory, Burroughs improved to 7-1 in the Pacific.

Arcadia is 6-2.

Picture of the Week “Resilient! This is Justine Gilbert. Her Temple City JV softball team lost, she grounded out, and because of family activities was forced to stay in uniform late into the night. Still she smiled.

When asked by Mid Valley staffer Joe Torosian if she was frustrated, she said, “I just love to play.” A great reminder that it is not always about the winning and the losing, or the scholarship… but the playing of the game.”

Ryan Tuck and the Apaches split two this week with Burroughs.

Photo by Tim Peterson

September April 30, 27, 2015 2016

The Peterson Principle

By Tim Peterson

School Board approvals are necessary I guess when a coaching hire is made.

Sometimes, however, they take longer to pass than a bill by the U.S. Congress.

I was told nearly three months ago that a coach was hired. All that was needed was “board approval.”

Well one board member left, another one came in and the request had to be resubmitted. More delays when certain language wasn’t understood, and here we are close to 90 days later and nothing is resolved.

Another source told me that there still needed to be board approval on the hiring of a football coach that I reported a month ago.

I was told by the new head coach and the administrators at the school that it was a done deal but board approval is still needed?

Wow, I wonder how this one turns out.

At one school a head coach was announced only to be dismissed a few weeks later when certain issues hadn’t been resolved at the previous school.

I understand the necessity of all the boxes being checked and the red tape being cut, but once a recommendation is made the process should be expedited. And if it hasn’t been approved don’t announce that it has.

Such is the life of a high school football coach. **The Dodgers were up 7-1, down 10-7, then back up 12-10 before finally holding on for the win on Sunday. Just another day at the office at Coors Field.

Note to locked out Dodger fans. You might find some solace in the fact that you didn’t miss Vin Scully in this one. He doesn’t make the trips to Colorado.

Again, I said you might find solace but I doubt it. I feel your pain, I really do. **I don’t like ever saying that a team quit, especially when you’re getting paid millions to play, but did anybody see the Rockets lose to the Warriors Sunday? That wasn’t cool.

The question with Dwight Howard is not whether or not he’ll be back in Houston but who else would want him? **Are there any odds in Vegas as to who the number one pick will be in the NFL draft? Who’s favored?

Will the Los Angeles Rams take Carson Wentz or Jared Goff? **I won’t say Yasiel Puig’s throw to third from

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Baseball & Softball Scoreboard BASEBALL

Monday, April 18

Pomona 3 La Puente 2 Sierra Vista 11 Azusa 5

Tuesday, April 19

deep right field last Friday night was the greatest ever, but it has to be in the top five. Sorry locked out Dodger fans. No solace in that one. You definitely missed it. Thank God for highlights.

That's my principle.

Tim can be reached at: tim@midvalleysports.com and on Twitter @tspeterson40.

Air Force is next for Monrovia’s Spicer

by Tim Peterson Monrovia

Monrovia running back Lawrence Spicer has accepted a scholarship to Air Force, Spicer has confirmed on his Twitter feed.

Spicer, who rushed for 1,304 yards and 13 touchdowns last year, received several offers, including ones from UC Davis and Lehigh, before agreeing to play at Air Force.

“Proud to say I will spend the next four years at Air Force Academy. Can’t wait to see what the future holds,” Spicer posted on Twitter.

Monrovia 7 South Pasadena 0 Temple City 6 San Marino 3 Arcadia 8 Burroughs 4 (8-innings) San Gabriel 2 Bell Gardens 1 Schurr 1 Alhambra 0 St. Paul 4 La Salle 0 Crean Lutheran 8 Rio Hondo Prep 0 Crean Lutheran 17 Rio Hondo Prep 6

Wednesday, April 20

El Monte 12 Pasadena Marshall 4 Rosemead 8 Mt. View 1 (8-innings) South El Monte 6 Arroyo 5 Maranatha 7 South Pasadena 2 Duarte 10 Workman 4 Baldwin Park 6 Azusa 4 Garey 10 Bassett 5 Edgewood 3 La Puente 1 Sierra Vista 5 Gladstone 3

Thursday, April 21

San Gabriel 7 Bell Gardens 6 (10-innings) La Salle 5 St. Paul 4 (8-innings)

Friday, April 22

El Monte 8 Arroyo 1 Burroughs 3 Arcadia 2 Gabrielino 10 Rosemead 3 South El Monte 5 Mt. View 4 Monrovia 4 South Pasadena

El Monte pitcher Felipe Perez (0.60 ERA/53K’s-47IP) has been dominate in Mission Valley League play this season. Photo by Joe T.

2 Temple City 2 San Marino 1 Schurr 7 Alhambra 2 Duarte 13 Workman 2 Baldwin Park 8 Azusa 3 Sierra Vista 5 Gladstone 0 Bassett 6 Garey 3

Saturday, April 23

San Marino 6 San Gabriel 0 Maranatha 9 Temecula Valley 6

SOFTBALL

Monday, April 18 Sierra

Tuesday, April 19

Burroughs 10 Arcadia 0 La Salle 4 Cantwell-Sacred Heart 3 San Marino 5 Temple City 4 Duarte 3 Azusa 2 Sierra Vista 15 Workman 7 Baldwin Park 12 Gladstone 4 Alhambra 1 Montebello 0 San Gabriel 7 Keppel 2 Maranatha 5 Whittier Christian 4 San Gabriel Mission 14

Sacred Heart of Jesus 0

Wednesday, April 20

Pasadena Marshall 6 El Monte 3 Arroyo 5 South El Monte 4 Rosemead 21 Mt. View 7 Edgewood 23 La Puente 0 Chadwick 4 Rio Hondo Prep 0

Thursday, April 21

Burroughs 11 Arcadia 1 Bishop Amat 6 La Salle 5 Duarte 12 Sierra Vista 0 Baldwin Park 4 Workman 1 Montebello 10 San Gabriel 9 Maranatha 8 Valley Christian 3 Mayfield 5 Rio Hondo Prep 0 San Gabriel Mission 9 Ramona Convent 4

Friday, April 22

Temple City 14 San Marino 0 Arroyo 9 El Monte 2 Gabrielino 10 Rosemead 5 Edgewood 19 La Puente 0 Heritage Christian 9 Maranatha 0

Galaxy Dominates Salt Lake

by Tim Peterson Carson

Monrovia RB Lawrence Spicer headed to Air Force. Photo by Duane Barker

The Los Angeles Galaxy overcame an early one goal deficit to score four consecutive times in the first half and went on to beat Real Salt Lake 5-2 Saturday night before a sold out StubHub Center crowd of 25,867.

Five different players scored for the Galaxy as they knocked off previously unbeaten Salt Lake.

“I think in a couple of months we’re going to be a real good team,” said Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena. “I think we have a good team with some good balance, with some young players and some real experienced players.”

Real Salt Lake got on the board first when Juan Manuel Martinez scored on a header that eluded Galaxy

goalkeeper Brian Rowe and found the back of the net in the 16th minute. Four minutes later Gyasi Zardes did it all himself working his way past three Salt Lake defenders and firing it in from 20 feet out to get the Galaxy even.

In the 26th minute, Mike Magee picked up a perfect pass from Emmanuel Boateng and sent it in.

Boateng got his goal in the 41st minute when he picked up a pass that missed Zardes, in front of the net and he booted it into the net.

In the 45th-minute Giovanni dos Santos lofted a well-placed chip over the head of Rimando after a great play by Boateng got the ball back to dos Santos.

LA was up 4-1 at the half

Mike Magee and Emmanuel Boateng celebrate Magee’s goal.

Boateng also scored later. Photo

by Duane Barker

and the teams traded scores to close the contest.

With the victory, the Galaxy improved to 4-1-2 while Real Salt Lake fell to the same record with the loss.

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Mid Valley News TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-650966-RY Order No.: VTSG1006162 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/21/2006. 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): JUAN BENAVIDEZ, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND SANTA FLORES A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1693926 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/11/2016 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $518,317.40 The purported property address is: 2415 COGSWELL ROAD, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8107-029-012 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 916.939.0772 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-14-650966-RY . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

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TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-13-586445-JP Order No.: 130142424-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ISIDORO HERRERA, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 2/1/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0236066 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 5/4/2016 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $672,797.58 The purported property address is: 11225 FARNDON STREET, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8118-010013 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

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most popular entrees were San Gabriel Mission followed by San Juan Capistrano, then San Fernando Rey de España, and other historic missions.

The judges found coming to a decision challenging, and they placed much thought into making a careful choice about who should win. There were two categories: Most Original and Most Detailed. Each category had three winners.

For Most Original, Briana Tellez came in first place.

Second was Ariel Ramírez, and third was Aaron Kun. For Most Detailed, the first place winner was Maya Ocampo. Second was Rosarin Sanglimsuwan, and third was Kierstin Hochstim.

The prizes were awarded by the Knights of Columbus’ Grand Knight, Xavier Vargas gave out the prizes of $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third place

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 916.939.0772 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: CA13-586445-JP . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

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for each category. With the successful conclusion of this year’s event plans for next year’s event are already being worked on, which will be even more exciting and entertaining than this year’s.

We hope to see you in 2017.

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wide. Miramonte has been successful in transforming its campus into a healthier place, meeting the rigorous healthy school benchmarks established by the program, which led to the prestigious awards.

NOTICE OF SUMMONS

SUMMONS FOR DIVORCE T. LAURA LUI, #10472 LAURA LUI & ASSOCIATES, PLLC. 525 W. 5300 S. Ste. 200 Murray, UT 84123 Telephone: (801) 590-9263 Attorney for Petitioner IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT – SALT LAKE IN AND FOR SALT LAKE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH ----------oo0oo---------ANAIRIS DELOYA ROSALES, Petitioner, Vs. DAVID ROSALES ASTUDILLO, Respondent.

SUMMONS Case No: 164900295 Judge: Kara Petit Commissioner ----------oo0oo---------The State of Utah to DAVID ROSALES ASTUDILLO: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the attached complaint/petition, within Twenty (20) days after service of this summons upon you, if you reside within the State of Utah, or Thirty (30) days if you reside outside the State of Utah, you must file your written answer with the clerk of the court at the court the Third Judicial District Court located at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Within that same time, you must mail or deliver a copy of your answer to the party or the party’s attorney at the address shown above. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the amended petition, which is has been filed with the clerk of the court.

DATED this 5th day of April, 2016.

LAURA LUI & ASSOCIATES, PLLC. /s/ T. Laura Lui T. Laura Lui Attorney for Petitioner Published The Notice:

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that My Self Storage Space formally known as Wells Cargo Self Storage at 901 W. Service Ave., West Covina, Ca. 91790 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after May 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts and miscellaneous boxes, belonging to the following.

ILOILO, TRACY Diaz, Nicole Cuadra, Catherine Gallegos, Lydia Hubbard, Noemi E. Keglevits, Joana Lange, Chris LAWRENCE, AMEER LOPEZ, JOHN MARTINEZ, RAUL Nolasco, Luis Ramirez, Durgys Rivera, Sergio Rodriguez, Jamie Sabelis, Rembrandt Sanchez, Ricardo Taliaferro, Eric B. Weatherspoon, Wilbur Yanez, Abel E. Jurado, Amanda Nuno, Jocelyn Odell, Gilbert Pena, Brenda M. Watkins, Bryon L. Basulto, Gilbert Contreras, Tommy Cresswell, Lori MENDOZA, CHRIS Montez, Gina NUNEZ, EDWARD J. Nunez, Felipe Placencia, Steven Ramirez, Juan C. 4/20/2016 & 4/27/2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

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into Summer Fun Sudoku

CROSSWORD Crossword Puzzle solution in issue 05.04.16

What's in the Stars??

Solution for Sudoku in issue 05.04.16

Aries

If you’re lacking a mentor in your world, scope out networking opportunities. Double bonus if you donate your time to a charity they support.

Taurus

The message you’re trying to convey won’t come across the way you intend, so better to take a time-out. Revamp your image or hone your presentation skills.

Gemini

Hidden or forgotten information could come to light. You could be feeling sentimental, so capture a few cherished memories on film, paper, or audio recording.

Cancer

AMERICAN AUTHORS

ACROSS 1. *Science fiction author Asimov 6. Baby’s apron 9. Arctic floater 13. Mexican revolutionary 14. Victorian, e.g.

15. Teeny-_____ 16. Worry or cause anxiety 17. *Bradbury of “The Martian Chronicles” fame 18. Perform on a dais 19. *”The Call of the Wild” author 21. *”A Good Man Is Hard to Find” author 23. Andrew Cuomo’s title, for short 24. Angler’s decoy 25. Refuse to comply 28. Late Scalia’s garb 30. Type of coat 35. Dwarf buffalo 37. Vietnam’s neighbor 39. Rosetta Stone, e.g.

40. Negatively charged particle 41. External 43. Skater’s jump 44. Bert’s best friend 46. “____ Mia!” 47. Confident answer 48. Old time playground staple 50. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 52. Limit, to some 53. *”Ten Days That Shook the World” author 55. CafΘ alternative 57. *”Go Tell It on the Mountain” author 61. *”The Executioner’s Song” author 64. Greeting from Don Ho 65. Give it a go 67. Gigantic wrestlers 69. Kick back 70. Longest division of time 71. *Wharton of “The Age of Innocence” fame 72. Auction off 73. DNA transmitter 74. River in Hades

DOWN 1. I have 2. Outer layer of Earth’s crust 3. Kind of sax 4. *James Patterson’s “____ Came a Spider” 5. Open book?

6. Capital of Switzerland 7. Retirement investment 8. Louisiana swamp 9. *Woodrow Wilson Rawls’ “Where the Red ____ Grows” 10. Meat quality 11. Upon 12. Observer 15. Woman’s suitors 20. Convex molding 22. Tube in old TV 24. Jane Fonda’s 1980s garb 25. *”The Turn of the Screw” author 26. Habituate 27. Trailblazer Daniel 29. *Oz Creator 31. Greek H’s 32. Connection in a series 33. Court employee 34. *”Roots: The Saga of an American Family” author 36. Short for Anisette 38. Big rig 42. Haile Selassie’s disciple 45. Canal junk 49. Yellow river tributary 51. Michelangelo’s tool 54. Come in 56. Dodge 57. Criminal’s barrier 58. Away from wind 59. Bum around 60. Lentil soup 61. Tropical Asian starlings 62. Do like exhaust pipe 63. *”Portnoy’s Complaint” author 66. Weasley of “Harry Potter” 68. Pronoun for George Eliot

Practice, diplomacy, or take a time-out. It’s a great time to reunite with old friends and contacts. Don’t be surprised if they pop up out of the blue!

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Leo

Intense reactions throw you for a loop, think before you speak.

Everything may not be as it appears, get hard facts and save yourself a lot of grief.

Virgo

Heads up: don’t judge a book by its cover. That person could be in a relationship or hiding secrets. Follow your instincts and then Google to confirm.

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Libra

At work, your powers of persuasion can sway the decision-makers. No need for a hard sell you’ll catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

Scorpio

Good time to clear up tension or just to reconnect. However, you’ll need to be extra patient now, and give others the benefit of the doubt.

Sagittarius

Grab a table at that new bistro, even if you have to wait in line.

Or, pack a picnic and make it an al fresco day. Lively conversation is all you need.

Capricorn

Whether you jump in on an open-mic night, give improv a whirl, or simply share your hidden talents, people will lap up this effusive, anything-goes side of your personality.

Aquarius

You are capable of figuring things out on their own. Ask key questions and draw their own conclusions. It won’t take long to have that “a-ha” moment!

Pisces

Whether you’re vying for a promotion, or sealing a deal, use your people skills to nurture key relationships. Go ahead, make that cold call!

Solution for Sudoku 04.20.16

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Entertainment Corner

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

by Glen Maldonado National

Rescued after 15 years in a cult, Kimmy Schmidt decides to learn about all she’s missed in her life by ventur-

ing to New York, where she experiences everyday life with too much enthusiasm.

On a whim, she rents a room

NAB Best Camera Canon XC10 and ME20F-SH

by Glen Maldonado National

HTC has announced the new flagship phone the HTC 10. The phone features a full metal body that kind of resembles the iPhone.

The software features a better simpler interface. If you know anything about Androids, you know that there is more than one app to open anything. HTC makes it easier by making the decision for you and selecting the best appropriate app. The 10 gives you a feature that Apple has called Air Play, which allows you to display your phone on a TV wirelessly.

It’s one of the best devices to produce a great sound through its headphones. The battery is nothing special and it provides around a week of power if you don’t use it. The screen features a 5.2-inch Super LCD 5 screen, conjoined in a sheet of Gorilla Glass 3, a strong

glass but still breakable. I would still put this phone in case for safety.

The front camera is a 5 megapixel camera with optical stabilization, giving you smooth selfies photos. The phone uses a USB type c input, causing users to buy a new charger. The standard connection for Androids is mini USB. The back camera features a 12 ultra-megapixel camera, making low light photos much better. A quad-core Snapdragon 820 chip inside reaches clock speeds as high as 2.2GHz. It is paired with an Adreno 530 GPU and 4GB of RAM. The 10 costs $699 and will be available at both T-Mobile and AT & T. This phone can compete with the Galaxy and LG, but they have more features for the same price of the HTC 10.

from Titus, a gay struggling Broadway actor, who makes ends meet as a street performer in Times Square. The unlikely pair find they’re well-suited to help each other out, with Titus reintroducing Kimmy to modern life, and her providing him with the inspiration that you should never give up on life.

Together they’ll make it through whatever life throws at them and sometimes literally.

The show is created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, who both helped create the show “30 Rock.” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” has the great characteristics of “30 Rock;” the quick and odd jokes that made “30 Rock” great. The show stars Ellie Kemper who is best know for her role in “The Office” as Erin Hannon.

Other actors in the series are Tituss Burgess (30 Rock), Carol Kane (Gotham) and Jane Krakowski (30 Rock).

Jane’s character seems very similar to Jenna from “30 Rock.”

The cast is great and together they create a great show with witty jokes.

The series brings Season 2

right off from Season 1 and delivers some good stories while keeping us laughing.

Tina Fey keeps bringing the stories with great laughter.

The jokes at times are odd, but are very funny. One example is when they go to the Goodwill Store and there is always a random guy pre-

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tending to be a manikin. The store clerk is always yelling at him to get out. Makes me laugh, maybe you will, too. “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” delivers great dialogue and jokes. Grade A TV-14

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Entertainment Corner

Exploring “The Jungle Book”

by Annick J. Downhower National

The final animated film Walt Disney worked on was 1967’s “The Jungle Book.”

This year, Disney Pictures has revisited the classic adventure story of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. Directed by Jon Favreau and featuring an all-star vocal cast, the tale has once again been animated, this time using CG (computer generated) technology. The results are both entertaining and impressive.

Young Mowgli (Neel Sethi) was found in the jungle by protective panther Bagheera (Ben Kingsley)

and adopted by wolf parents Raksha (Lupita Nyong’o) and Akela (Giancarlo Esposito). Mowgli enjoys life with his wolf siblings until the fateful day a drought reveals the watering hole’s Peace Rock. For jungle animals, this signals a truce between predators and prey.

However, angry tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) declares his intent to hunt down Mowgli once the rains return. Khan, who bears physical and emotional damage from interacting with man, sees all humans as threats.

When rain arrives, Mowgli

Lupita Nyong’o as Raksha Courtesy Walt Disney Pictures

decides he must leave to protect his wolf family.

With Bagheera as escort, the boy travels through parts of the jungle he’s never visited.

Bagheera intends Bagheera, Baloo, Mowgli & Raksha Courtesy Walt Disney Pictures to take Mowgli to the man village but the boy hopes to remain in ments. His use of Kipling’s breathtaking. the jungle. As they travel, “Law of the Jungle” wolf As a tribute, some of the Mowgli meets a variety of pack pledge is especially 1967 version’s songs are animals including honeyinspiring. included. Composer Richard loving Baloo the bear (Bill The jungle and its resiSherman even wrote new Murray), hungry python Kaa dents were digitally rendered lyrics for “I Wanna Be Like (Scarlett Johansson), the after referencing 100,000 You.” While diehard Disney elephant herd, and ancient photos of the actual Indian fans will be pleased, the primate King Louie (Chrisjungle. Multiple CG animamusical numbers don’t espetopher Walken). tion teams collaborated to cially enhance this film. The The success of this new create the lush environment adventure plot already has adaptation of “The Jungle and 70 animal species. more than enough strength Book” is due to director Action and adventure to stand on its own, making Favreau’s talent at blending abound, but a CG jungle and the tributes just extra icing three key elements – Justin animals meant Sethi had to on an already delicious cake.

Marks’ screenplay; extensive act without seeing his co5 out of 5 stars- Stunning CG animation; and newcomstars or most of the scenery. adventure story er Neel Sethi’s performance Director Favreau and pupas Mowgli. Marks’ adaptapeteers from Jim Henson’s MPAA Rating: PG- Some tion of Rudyard Kipling’s Creature Shop worked with sequences of scary action original stories features the boy, providing him and peril a nice balance of humor, with reference points for suspense, and touching mothe animals. The results are Running Time: 1hr., 45min.

AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands Show Conclude Season 6

by Sal Gomez Hollywood

AXS TV’s World’s Greatest Tribute Bands show concluded its Season 6 with a big bang hit with its featured band “Which One’s Pink? – A Tribute to Pink Floyd” all falling on the cosmic date of 4/20. So it was no surprise that once again host & producer Katie Daryl waved her Potter-style wand and conjured up a superbly orchestrated and magical moment inside the legendary room of the Whisky A Go Go. W1P (acronym) could be the true crown bearer of a World’s Greatest Tribute Band for one reason only, they make you forget almost immediately from the first cord notes that you are NOT listening to Pink Floyd themselves. The band is a tightly knit group of musical craftsmen and vocalists which includes Paul Samarin, Scott Richards, Allen Moreno, Dan Johnson, Larry Isenberg, Nick Feduska, Marty Brumer, Natalie Azerad and Sharon Fatoorechi rounding out the sweet

harmonies and background vocals. And with all due respect to everyone else in the band, Natalie Azerad and her solo vocal performance of “Great Gig in the Sky,” nearly tore the roof off the joint. Good news, Season 7 is on its way.

All photos courtesy of Sal Gomez

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Cathay Bank Distinguished Student

Walking the path of great lions before us, El Monte High School is proud to recognize sophomore Kristy Hernandez as this weeks honoree. Kristy is very active in school activities such as softball, cheer, drama and ASB. Kristy states “I love being in ASB and being a part of something amazing.”

Kristy states that she loves being around the great teaching staff and is concerned with the promotion of social justice for all. Congratulations Kristy Hernandez.

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3. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: June 8, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: D A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.

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