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Nyquist Wins First Jewel in Triple Crown

by Annick J. Downhower Arcadia

It’s possible the roar from the crowd of 22,831 at Santa Anita last Saturday, May 7 echoed all way to Kentucky. Ladies in fancy hats and gents in dapper attire had gathered under cloudy skies to watch live racing and participate in the largest Kentucky Derby party west of Kentucky. The crowd was on its feet for the Derby simulcast, cheering as undefeated Nyquist won.

The pre-Derby talk had some analysts doubting Nyquist was up to the race’s 1¼ mile distance. His sire, Uncle Mo, had never been successful at such a length.

But, that didn’t stop bettors from making Santa Anita-

based Nyquist the 2 to1 favorite.

The sun was casting long shadows over the Churchill Downs track as 20 horses entered the starting gate for the 142nd running of the Derby. Trained by Doug O’Neill and ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Nyquist had drawn post position 13, the same number he had when he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile last October.

When the gates opened, Gun Runner and Nyquist came out fast but then were content to let Danzing Candy take the lead. Near the far turn, Gun Runner moved to challenge Danzing Candy with Nyquist at his side. As

Nyquist and Twin Spires- Kentucky Derby 2016- Courtesy Coady Photography

the horses made the final turn for home, Nyquist took off, passing Gun Runner and claiming the Kentucky Derby as his 8th straight victory.

Second-place finisher track. The brief but inExaggerator had previously tense storm that blew into wowed fans by coming from Churchill Downs about an second to last to win the hour before the Kentucky Santa Anita Derby April 9 Derby didn’t leave the track over a sloppy, rain-soaked Triple Crown continued on page 9

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Maldonado French, Mounmusic programs. I am a tain View School District’s former band mom, my sons Superintendent. “I want to were in band in high school extend my appreciation to and I know how much time the excellent band teachour teachers, students and ers from both districts for our parents and families their dedication to the Band Concert continued on page 6 students and the school

Mountain View and El Monte Union High School Districts Featured at the Annual Combined Band Concert

Past or Current Resident

by Michele Earle El Monte

The Mountain View School District and El Monte Union High School District collaborated again this year to present a wonderful concert featuring the school bands from both districts. Over 300 student musicians in sixth through twelfth grade participated in the annual Combined Band Concert held at Mt. View High School. Playing to a standing room only crowd, the students put on an amazing performance.

The purpose of the combined concert is to show the student musicians, as well as parents and audience members, the sequential growth of the students’ skills as they progress through the

school music programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

“Welcome to this exceptional night of beautiful music by our wonderful student musicians,” said Lillian

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San Gabriel Mission High School will be hosting their 7th Annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon on Saturday May 14th at 12pm at San Gabriel Mission High School. Three alumni were selected to be honored and also share their powerful stories on how they triumphed in sports and in the classroom as students. The alumni who will be honored includes Lolita Reynoso’79, Bob Brown ’60, Olivia Estrada ‘97 and recent alumna Lauren Peters ’15 who is currently playing volleyball at the NCAA Division II level at Concordia University in New York.

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Professional NFL Football Player Julian Jenkins will be joining forces to share a strong message to students in the San Gabriel Valley community, which is the importance of education, health and the emphasis of being a student first and athlete second.

All proceeds of the event will benefit San Gabriel Mission High School for student scholarships to families in need and renovations to the athletic locker rooms.

If you are interested in learning more about the 7th Annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon and San Gabriel Mission High School visit www.sgmhs.org.

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by Mavis Hansen The El Monte Women’s Club will present Aloha to Fashion on Saturday, May 14th at the Grace T. Black Auditorium of the El Monte Community Center, 3130 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte.

Come early and enjoy shopping with vendors from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Lunch will be served from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and the Fashion Show will begin at 1:00 PM. Cost of $25.00 includes luncheon, fashion show, many door prizes and opportunity for other drawings and gifts. For tickets, reservations or any other information, contact Chairman Pat Wallach at 626444-9968.

San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs is having a very busy month of May. The District meeting will be held on Friday, May 13th 9:30 AM at the Covina Women’s Club, 128 S. San Jose Avenue, Covina. This is the last Board meeting for the 2015-16 club year, with the new club year of 2016-17 beginning in June with the newly elected officers and chairmen getting started. Guests are always welcome and there is no charge to attend a meeting.

For further information you may contact Membership Chairman Zita Rodriguez at 562-942-7832. The San Gabriel Valley District Parliamentary Affiliate will meet on Tuesday, May 17th 10:00 A.M. at the Baldwin Park Woman’s Club, 3817 Baldwin Park Boulevard, Baldwin Park. A Pot-Luck luncheon will be enjoyed by members and guests. The San Gabriel Valley District Alumnae Affiliate meeting will be held on Friday, May 27th 11:00 AM at the Baldwin Park Woman’s Club and plans for the coming year will be made. The San Gabriel Valley District Past District President’s Affiliate will not meet until June 21st. The San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs has 27 local clubs within the San Gabriel Valley with over 1300 members who are committed to volunteer service to the community.

Adelante Mujer Latina 2016, an Education and Career Conference for young women, ages 12 to 21, with parents, relatives and mentors encouraged to accompany their youth, will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Boulevard. The featured Keynote Speakers will be Hilda L. Solis, Los

Angeles County Supervisor and Dr. Betty Uribe, Executive Vice President, California Bank & Trust.

Workshops will be presented

by Latina professionals on education, careers, financial aid and personal development. There will be representatives from colleges, universities, community organizations, corporate and government employers and Spanish language workshops designed for mothers. Registration fee of $20.00 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. Registration may be made at: www. adelanteya.org.

Sierra Mar District of Business and Professional Women held their Annual Conference on Saturday, April 30th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Monterey Park. Three of the four clubs within the District were represented: East Los Angeles – Montebello BPW, President: Nancy Arcuri; El Monte BPW, President: Esthela Siegrist and East Valley BPW, President: Rosalind Bullard. Current Officers are: President: Mavis Hansen, Secretary: Maryann Wesson, Treasurer: Denise Rubin and Parliamentarian: Linda Wilson. The State Representative for the Annual Conference was Shirley Campbell, CFBPW Financial Chairman. The morning speaker, Loren Lieb, founding member and Co-President of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and is on the Board of Women Against Gun Violence. The Luncheon Speaker was Stephanie Ruiz, Discovery Coordinator at MERCI and this year’s Sierra Mar District Young Careerist. Awards Chairman Sally McMahon presented certificates to the Clubs and members for exceptional work during the past year. Certificates were also presented to Nancy Arcuri, Mavis Hansen and Linda Wilson for Public Relations and a plaque was presented to President Mavis as the 2016 Ms. BPW awardee.

If interested in issues for the betterment of women, membership is offered to those who seek volunteer work and friendship to attain these goals. There is no charge to attend a meeting, lunch prices vary and guests are always welcome. For further information contact Mavis Hansen at 626-4416231.

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Politics : Drop by Drop Anthony Fellow, a Cal State Fullerton professor, is vice president of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.

It takes a village to raise a child. And it takes some amazing people in that village to raise extraordinary children.

Dorris Dann is one of those amazing individuals.

And the community honored her last week by naming the youth facilities of Church of Our Savior Center at 4316 Peck Road, El Monte, The Dorris Dann Kids Campus.

It is a fitting tribute to the retired executive director of the Church of Our Savior Center whose goal was to make a better world for families who needed help. She managed the food banks, the clinic, the computer classes, and recreation facilities for children.

Dann became the executive director of the Center after a successful career as a clothing buyer for some of America’s major firms. I met her when I was El Monte’s vice mayor. She told me about her dreams for the Center.

At the time, El Monte was named one of the nation’s most densely populated cities. In other words, the city had too many people

and very few open spaces for recreation. I was hooked after listening to her ambitious plans to build a center where young people could participate in competitive sports, like basketball and soccer, and where they could learn about computers or try their hands at art, poetry, and music.

I was as excited as the kids she helped when she named me a member of the Church of Our Savior Center Board of Directors. Through Dann I came to meet so many people, wonderful people, who changed my life. They included Sally and former Councilman Harry Baldwin, Susan and Bruce Heard, Rex Botengan, the current executive director, the Rev. Denis and his wife, Lynn O’Pray, former rector of Church of Our Savior, and the Rev. Gary J. Bradley, Church of Our Savior rector. They continue to be very special people to me.

Today The Dorris Dann Kid’s Camp offers children from 6 to 18 an array of opportunities and personal support that promotes their healthy development.

Webb'S Rules HARD TO BELIEVE

by Eugene R. Webb

It was just one of these hot days in June; Hard to believe what happened that afternoon.

I was looking at some pictures, sitting in the den; When suddenly in my lap fell the left lens.

We’re planning a trip to Twin Falls, Idaho; This is a place we try our best each year to go.

So on my desk, my wallet was laying real flat; Believe me, I had forgotten all about that.

I can only think about one thing at a time; And getting my glasses fixed was on my mind.

So with only one lens and no license I did drive; Looking at Kaiser I was just about to arrive.

All I had to do was pull into the parking lot; Turned to sharp, hit the curb, hole in the tire I got.

Now I had more problems than I had ever planned; In Kaiser I used the phone, gave the glasses to the man.

I called my wife to get the information for Triple A; He towed me to Firestone and on the glasses, no pay.

When the tire was ready, I called my wonderful son; Came on his bike, put it in the van, the day was done.

Dann planted the seed that has blossomed into an amazing flower for the youths of our community. The Center’s Wall of Fame is the greatest tribute to Dann for here is one picture after another of our community’s youth who have become successes themselves in education, the military, and industry.

Grad’ Dates for Local Schools and Colleges

High Schools Arcadia High School, June 16th Arroyo High School, June 9th Bosco Tech, June 10th El Monte High School June 9th Gabrielino High School June 1st La Salle High School May 27th Monrovia High School June 7th Rosemead High School June 9th San Gabriel High School May 28th San Gabriel Mission High School May 26th South El Monte High School June 9th Temple City High School June 10th Colleges Mt. Sierra College Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 5pm, 800 Royal Oaks Drive, Suite 101 Monrovia, CA 91016 (626)873.2100 Pasadena City College Friday, May 6, 2016 at 7pm 626-585-7385, sdlovett@ pasadena.edu, 626.585.7123 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena CA 91106

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EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chalk Talk BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF EDUCATION!

New Drones Buzzing at South El Monte

by Patrick Nguyen

“Project Lead the Way,” South El Monte High School’s acclaimed engineering program, has remote-controlled robots made from VEX parts, a type of robotics building system widely used in competitive events as well as school classes.

However, the aerospace class felt like it was missing something. So, now, new drones have arrived to South El Monte High School.

The new drones are primarily used for educational purposes for students who are interested in aerospace

or other engineering subjects. They are also used to survey the school grounds and, as aerospace teacher Mrs. Bjornsen said, “Drones are a great way to video events at SEMHS.” There are six drones in the PLTW inventory.

These drones will allow aerospace students to better understand how they fly.

“Projects we have completed demonstrate what we know,” said Alejandro Sanchez, an aerospace student who flew the white drone.

Even though they’re used for projects, some students

who flew the drones had fun with them.

Cesar Santa Cruz, a student from aerospace who flew a drone states, “What’s revolutionizing the world?

Drones.”

Two of the drones are massive while the other four are less than a foot long. All of them have four plastic rotor blades to stabilize them.

The two massive drones are made from different materials while the others are the same. The two massive drones could be controlled by using a Smartphone while others have their own controllers.

All of the white drone’s characteristics come at a price: over $1000 or even more.

One of the two bigger drones is Mrs. Bjornson’s personal grey drone. Mrs. Bjornsen got this drone from her brother and it doesn’t cost as much as the white drone. Her grey drone is slighter smaller than the white drone.

This image of South El Monte High School was taken from one of the miniature drones built by the school’s engineering program.

All photos courtesy of Erik Derr

Arroyo Reps Named for Boys and Girls States

by Mia Ruiz

Once again, representatives from Arroyo’s current junior class have been selected to represent their school at the Annual American Legion Boys State and the American Auxiliary Legion Girls State Programs.

Through various interview processes, Kevin Ye, Martin Rivera, and Emanuel Rocha were the three boys selected as participants in the Boys State Program. Lilliana Forsyth was selected as the Girls State Representative.

“I got called to the office.

Of course I freaked out, because getting called to the principal’s office, you automatically assume something wrong happened,” Forsyth admitted.

Juniors Forsyth, Karla Orozco, and Ruby Avalos were all interviewed for the position by Arroyo Principal Mrs. Angelita Gonzalez and Girls State Chairman Mrs. Esthella Torres de Siegrist.

Eventually, it was deemed that the final candidate was Forsyth.

The Boys State Program selects three final candidates

rather than one. Ye, Rivera, and Rocha were all interviewed by Arroyo Assistant Principal of Activities Mr. Oscar Gomez and Boys State Chairman Mr. David Siegrist.

Ye says of his selection, “I feel like I’ve done something good. I’ll make my parents feel a little more proud of me because I’m doing something so honorable.”

Ye, Rivera, and Rocha will all be traveling to Sacramento State University this summer from June 18 to June 25. Forsyth will be traveling by herself to Claremont McKenna College from June 27 to July 2.

While there, the students all expect to learn about politics, government, leadership skills, and the responsibilities of citizenship, as well as enjoy opportunities to meet new people.

Said Rocha: “I’m a kid from El Monte; I’ve never gone somewhere far or out of town. That’s going to be a great experience, and learning about the senate, the council - everything’s going to be fun.”

Cesar Santacruz, SEMHS Eagle’s Nest

Rosemead High School Baseball Beats Arroyo in Runfest

by Jane Le

On Friday, April 15, the Rosemead High School Panthers varsity baseball team went against the Arroyo High School Knights. After two extra innings, the Panthers defeated the Knights by a score of 11-10.

The victory left the Panthers and the South El Monte Eagles tied for first place in the Mission Valley League.

At the top of the first inning, senior Angel Lopez pitched for the Knights. The second batter hit towards right field and the ball was caught by first baseman junior Rene Pineda.

Later, a Knight hit a triple which brought the score to 2-0.

The next Knight up to bat was struck out by Lopez and another batter hit towards center field, which allowed the runner on third base to run home.

To conclude the top of the first inning, Lopez struck the

last batter out.

At the bottom of the first inning, senior Nathan Aguilar hit a double which brought home junior Joshua Chaidez and Lopez. The first inning ended with the Knights in the lead with a score of 3-2.

The top of the second inning started off with a Knight batting to right field where junior Gabriel Lazcano caught the ball. The next ball was caught by senior Jared Mata in left field.

At the bottom of the second inning, while Chaidez was up to bat, the catcher lost control of the ball which granted a base for two runners. At the end, Lopez hit a double and the concluding score of the inning was 4-3.

The final score of the seventh inning was 10-10, so the game went to extra innings.

The top of the ninth inning started with the batter being hit

by Lopez. Afterwards, with the bases were loaded, Reyes got walked by the pitcher which

brought home Aguilar.

The Panthers defeated the Knights 11-10.

(L-r) Emanuel Rocha, Lilly Forsyth, Kevin Ye and Martin Rivera have been chosen as representatives and now await their respective Boys/Girls State conferences this summer.

Courtesy Photo by RHS Panther’s Tail

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‘Time Jockey’ Oral-B

by Joe Castillo New Birth …. I’ve never claimed to be a bird expert but over the past month I’ve taken an interest in watching a small hummingbird build a nest under my mom’s patio covering and on top of an outdoor chime set. I’m guessing the hummingbird is a Calliope, which is the smallest hummingbird in North America weighing 1/10 of an ounce and only 3.5 inches in length. The Calliope is the smallest long-distance migrant bird in the world, traveling as far as 5,600 miles to escape south from the harsh and cold conditions which it may encounter in the higher elevations of North America and Canada. They have been identified in elevations as high as 11,000 feet. Females build a small opencup nest and usually lay two eggs at a sitting. The female will gather plant and brush fragments to create a nest and usually build it in a high location. The male is not involved in the nest building and location selection process and after mating with the female they are not involved in the birth or raising of the young hummingbirds. Oral-B, named after the hummingbird logo on a toothbrush brand, has sat on her two eggs while inside the cup nest for the past month. Day and night, Oral-B has kept vigilance over the nest and acted as a sentinel for her soon to be young hummingbirds. Last week, I observed Oral-B feeding her young ones as they opened their months awaiting whatever morsels of food their mother could bring. It’ll be interesting to see their next steps especially when they first attempt to fly from the nest.

It’s so pleasing to see the cycle of life continue and to be there for the birth of a new member of the family of birds in this world….

Madonna…. Between 1911 and 1929, the National Old Trails Association installed 12 statues called “Madonna of the Trail” along the major trails of the United States from the East to the West Coast. The westernmost statue is located in Upland on Euclid Avenue and commemorates the spirit of the pioneer mothers who traveled westward in seeking a better life for their family and children.

The easternmost statue is located in Bethesda, Maryland and is identical to the

statue located in Upland.

Both statues should be viewed at all angles as one can truly understand and appreciate the difficult life that pioneer women had to endure during that era.

It should be noted that the Missouri director of the National Old Trail Association who approved the installation of the statues was Harry S. Truman, who would later go on and become the 33rd President of the United States. I’ve been very lucky to see both Madonna’s located in Upland and Bethseda, and now have a better appreciation of the growth of the nation, especially the female pioneers who migrated west and had to endure unimaginable hardships to ensure the safety and health of their families and children ….

Kiwanis Honors Oak Avenue Intermediate School Students

by Jerry Jambazian Temple City

The Kiwanis Club of Temple City recognized two outstanding students from Oak Avenue Intermediate School. Accompanying the students was their teacher Mrs. Jessica Goold Megan is 13 years old and has a younger sister. She enjoys playing the piano, reading, dancing, auxiliaries, and being a One Direction fan. Megan said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are the teachers, activities, clubs, and music programs.”

The best thing that ever happened was making the auxiliary/pep team. It helped her make new friends and discover her love of dancing. If she could change one thing, it would be to stop terrorism and animal cruelty in the world. Personal goals are to build a machine to stop global warming, become a vegan, get her nose pierced, and move to England or France.

Isaac is 14 years old and

has a younger sister. He enjoys everything cars and playing soccer. Isaac said, “The best things about Oak Avenue are the degree of skill and knowledge our teachers hold, the amount of student involvement, and the beautiful landscaping throughout the campus.”

The best thing that ever happened was summiting Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the mainland United States and his family supporting him through the ten-day climb. If he could change one thing, it would be the amount of pollution.

Personal goals are to build a space elevator to send cargo into space, attend college, improve his soccer skills, and study and tour Europe.

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.

Courtesy photo by Jerry Jambazian

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BOSCO TECH Band Earns Highest Honors at Music Festival

by Karen Krynen Rosemead

Don Bosco Technical Institute’s (Bosco Tech) Symphonic Band earned highest honors at the WorldStrides Heritage Performance Music Festival in Seattle, WA, on April 8, 2016. This year, the annual competition featured 13 high school bands, orchestra and choirs from across the U.S. In addition to earning a gold rating and first place ranking based on the critique of festival judges, the band also earned the Outstanding Instrumental Ensemble Award for the highest total score in the instrumental music category and the

Courtesy photo

Ovation Award, awarded to senior Elias Hosseini, which recognizes one student at each festival who represents that spirit of determination, inspiration and service to others that exists in all of us.

“The Symphonic Band worked extremely hard and spent a great deal of time rehearsing and this award is just a reflection of what our students do ninety percent of the time.” said Daniel Al-

manza, Bosco Tech’s Music Program Director. “Their dedication was evident to the festival judges who awarded them highest honors. We’re extremely proud of each of these young men.”

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invest and it’s all worth it. Learning to play an instrument has a significant impact on student academic success and being in the band is a lot of fun.”

MVSD’s sixth grade beginning band students representing Cogswell, Maxson, Parkview, Payne, Miramonte, Monte Vista and Twin Lakes Schools kicked off the concert. Under the direction of band teachers, Nancy Atilano and Jim Bynum, the beginning band members performed American Pride and T-Rex. The award winning bands from Kranz Intermediate and Madrid Middle Schools featuring sixth, seventh and eighth grade advanced band members impressed the crowd with Greenbriar March and The Curse of Tutankhamun. The second half of the concert featured South El Monte High School’s band performing Foundry and The Incredibles under the direction of band director David Morales, El Monte High School’s band, led by band director Juan Quintero, playing Joy Revisited and Incantations and concluded with Mountain View High School’s band playing American Folk Rhapsody No. 4 and Festivo directed by band teacher James

Fraracci.

“There is a proud tradition of strong band programs in our school districts,” said Atilano. “Both school districts recognize the importance of the performing arts in the educational program and the many benefits of learning to play an instrument including scoring higher on tests and enjoying more success in school. I encourage all the students to stay in the band program throughout high school and even in college,” she added.

Music is an essential part of the entire school and academic experience and both Mountain View School District and the El Monte Union High School District are committed to continuing to support and expand the instrumental music programs for the students.

“Throughout the year all of the bands represent their schools and the cities of El Monte and South El Monte wonderfully at a variety of events,” said Sean Grycel, Kranz Intermediate School Principal. “We are extremely proud of all the student musicians and grateful to the band directors and music teachers who continue to teach and inspire them.”

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE Walking the path of great lions before us, El Monte High School is proud to recognize junior Robert Gonzalez as this weeks honoree. Robert is an exceptional student athlete enrolled in an AP program while also participating in two varsity sports. Robert is also representing EMHS at the upcoming RYLA conference for student leaders.

Robert is also an active LEO serving many community service hours.

Congratulations Robert.

Cathay Bank Distinguished Student

Robert Gonzalez

El Monte High School

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Temple City Middle Schooler has Girl Power

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by Wendy Grace Temple City

Few eighth graders hold a national record in any sport, but Temple City’s Amber Grace, a petite middle schooler, can be called the strongest 13-year-old 100 lb. girl in America.

On March 18, 2016 Amber participated in a US Powerlifting Association’s (USPA) state competition in Whittier, where she broke California and American records for girls ages 13-15, weighing under 105 lbs., in two of the sport’s three events: squat, deadlift, and bench press. At the meet, • Amber bench pressed 77 lbs. (In a bench press, the competitor lies flat on their back on a bench, then lowers and raises a barbell above the chest), • She squatted 165 lbs.

(The competitor stands with a barbell resting across the shoulders, then squats until the hips descend below the knee, then rises to standing again), and • She deadlifted 192 lbs.

(A deadlift requires leaning forward to pick a barbell off the ground, then standing up straight, with arms extended downward, before lowering to replace it on the ground.)

Amber’s deadlift and squat scores, plus her total score of 434 lbs., set new American records age and weight class for girls. And she did it with style, accessorizing her black ‘singlet’ – the mandatory short one-piece black jumpsuit – with a pink lifting belt, and Wonder Woman socks.

Like many star athletes, Amber’s accomplishments began with obstacles. She had tried out for the Oak Av-

enue Intermediate School’s volleyball, basketball and cheerleading teams, but was turned down by each – the first two perhaps because of her short stature – she’s just shy of 5 feet.

Amber’s parents, Wendy and Chris Grace of Temple City, own the Mission Fitness Center on Mission Street in San Marino, and they are both personal trainers. Chris, 44, set state records in powerlifting last year. Amber goes to the gym every day after school to do her homework in the office – and occasionally to play on the equipment - but she had never shown any interest in serious training.

Until last July, after Amber had been turned down by her school’s athletic teams. Amber watched her father lifting barbells, and something clicked. “I asked my Dad if I could do it too, and he said’ yes!’ It took off

from there!”

She trained for three months, working mostly on posture rather than weight.

At her first meet last October, Amber set state records, with a 121 lb. squat, a 66 lb. bench, and a 153 lb. deadlift. When the meet was over, Amber continued to train with her father, and her mom, Wendy Grace, 44, trained alongside her as a first-time competitor.

They trained for about 90 minutes a day, 4-to-5 days a week. Training isn’t just about increasing loads. In competition, judges tell contestants when to pick up the barbell, when to move it, when to pause, and when to let go. Obeying those complicated cues, and maintaining form and balance, are as important as muscle power.

After the triumphant meet on March 18, Amber took a week off. But now she’s back at it. “I’m just go-

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ing to build strength for the by its cover!” next six months,” she says.

On the Monday after “Then I’ll probably compete the meet, Amber wore the again to set higher American gold medal she’d earned to records. When I’m 16, I’ll school. Her teachers were go for the world records.” thrilled, and the vice princi(Competitors must be 16 pal announced her accomto compete in USPA world plishment on the PA system. championships.)

“Everyone congratulated Amber says that particime. My math teacher told pating in the sport has given me he was shocked that her more self-confidence. someone so tiny could be so “Before powerlifting, everystrong!” one made fun of me because Her mother, Wendy, also of my height; now they did well at the meet, setting wouldn’t dare. Also, a lot of three state records for her people used to pick on my age and 120 lb. weight class, friends; when that happens, I with a 110 lb. bench press, a go talk to them and they stop 215 lb. squat, and a 265 lb. bothering my friends.” deadlift.

Her accomplishments also Chris, who trained both caused her teachers to reof them, says he couldn’t think assumptions. “One of be more proud, especially our teachers was looking for of the way Amber stuck to a student to carry the heavy her program, “There were dragon’s tail for a Chinese days she didn’t want to lift.

New Year dance,” Amber That’s only human nature. recalls. “The teacher said, But she came through. Now ‘This tail is really heavy, that she’s put in the work we need a boy to carry it.’” and accomplished her huge But Amber volunteered. The goal, we hope the confidence teacher said, ‘I need to see transitions to other things. who can lift it above their Understanding that 7 months heads.’ When the boys tried, of hard work pays off is an they all complained about it incredible lesson.” being heavy. I went to lift it The Grace’s gym, Misand it felt like maybe about sion Fitness Center, trains 15-20 lbs. It was easy! I clients of all shapes and showed the instructor that sizes, with a wide variety of just because I’m a girl it fitness goals. To see viddoesn’t mean that I’m not Girl Power continued on page 12 strong. Don’t judge a book

May 11, 2016

Joe T.’s Scoreboar d

By Joe Torosian

Whenever one team, in any sport, blasts another by a huge scoring margin I always get asked or tagged for an opinion.

This week I was asked to comment on a baseball game in Seattle, Washington where one team beat another 42-0. That’s a baseball final not a football final, a big time blow-out.

The expectation is I’m going to take the side of the team that lost and be angry at the team that won for rubbing it in.

Sorry, wrong guess.

Two narratives come out of prep sports. The first one, the most over the top, is that prep sports are a bridge to college and an athletic

scholarship. The second, the one most of-ten pushed by educators, is that prep sports provide an opportunity to learn life lessons and build relationships.

I like the second one because it allows us to see a life lesson in a 42-0 loss.

There are several things to learn in a 42-0 loss.

1.) Life is hard and the world will not let up on you if you are having a bad day.

You have to finish the game, even when you are losing, just like you have to finish the day. Even when it is a bad day.

2.) If you don’t like the outcome of a 42-0 loss, then do something about it. Play harder or prepare better.

I was on the sideline of a football game when a team loss 55-0 noth-ing in the playoffs. The coach told his team that they didn’t lose

Triple Crown continued from page 1

nearly as muddy this time.

But, Exaggerator again did what he does best, hanging back in 15th place for most of the race. Jockey Kent Desormeaux then guided Exaggerator between horses to ultimately pass Gun Runner, who finished third.

The next race in the Triple Crown is May 21’s Preakness at Pimlico in Maryland. Taking place only two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, it’s a true endurance test for a thoroughbred athlete to recover and prep in such a short time. Racing fans will be rooting for Nyquist to win the second jewel in the crown.

Other racing news:

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Santa Anita’s live racing Spring/Summer Meet is on and runs through July 10 with stakes races every weekend. Highlights include: Preakness Party (May 21), Memorial Day weekend Carnival (May 28-30), Gold Cup (June 25) A fever kept undefeated Songbird from May 6’s Kentucky Oaks. She is recovered and may run in May 20’s Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico.

Richard Mandella’s Beholder returned to racing Sunday, May 8 and needed no urging to win Santa Anita’s $100,000 Adoration Stakes.

Team Nyquist- Trainer O’Neill, jockey Gutierrez, owner Reddam- celebrate Kentucky Derby 2016 win- Courtesy Coady Photography

the game that night, he told them that they lost when they were failing to prepare over the summer and spring.

When they decided to skip a workout or a practice. Lack of preparation plays a big part in a 42-0 loss.

3.) It’s the good coach, the great parent, that can take a 42-0 loss and apply an applica-tion. The first being that it is not the end of the world.

That your life is not summed up in one bad game.

4.) As a coach who was on the losing end of many routs and blowouts and cringeworthy losses, I never told a team to go easy on my guys. They said I was being cruel and I said life is tough.

Let’s learn how to deal with it here.

5.) Don’t worry about the other team. If they want to run up the score, let them run up the score. As a parent you should be about your child, as a coach you should be about your team, as a player, you should always be about your teammates.

***Mid-Bits (Like Tidbits) *** The Los Angeles Angels have lost pitcher Garrett Richards (the club’s opening day starter) for the season.

He needs “Tommy John” surgery. *** There’s a question for anyone under 40: Do you know who Tommy John is and do you know why there’s a surgery named after him? Drop me a line at the email below if you have to look it up.

Happy Birthday this week to: 5/11: Longtime area coach/Pasadena alum Drake Buchanan turns 52.

5/11: Former Duarte head football coach Wardell Crutchfield turns 41.

5/11: Former Temple City linebacker Tim Sanderson turns 23.

5/12: El Monte alum singer/author Benita Morgan turns young.

5/12: One time Temple City streetballer Matt Buthman turns 41.

5/13: South El Monte alum/Stanford graduate Claudia Preciado turns 26.

5/13: Former Rosemead quarterback Sergio Romo turns 33.

5/15: Gabrielino alum/ Area sports announcer/Mid Valley contributor Corey Kwok turns 28.

5/15: Temple City alum/ Mid Valley contributor Alex “Gonzo” Gonzalez turns 25.

(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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at the gates of Hogsmeade though, because the magic of cinema envelopes each square foot of Universal Studios Hollywood.

EVAC, Bumblebee and Optimus Prime take you on a fast-paced, thrill-seeking journey to keep the allspark away from the Decepticons, all while utilizing fascinating 3D graphics and rapid car movements throughout the city in “Transformers: The Ride.” This rapid automobile chase can be followed by a risky soul search in “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride,” where adventurers lose themselves to the underworld by the wrath of Imhotep. Immerse yourself into the world of dinosaurs in “Jurassic Park: The Ride,” but watch out-you’ll be submerged into the experience when the situation gets

awry. Make your way from the bottom lot to the upper grounds and experience the Simpson’s Springfield like never before by riding “The Simpsons Ride” or having a bite at Moe’s Tavern, Krusty’s Burgers, the Duff Brewery Beer Garden, or delight in a scrumptious giant donut at Lard Lad’s.

After, make your way to “Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem” and watch Gru’s minions make “mischief managed” happen in a way that Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs would be proud of. Want to have a seat, relax, and just watch the show? Take a bumpy ride with everyone’s favorite ogre and waffle-loving donkey on “Shrek 4D,” let your heart beat fast for the suspenseful “Waterworld” show and for the Mariner (*swoon*), get impressed

by Universal’s Animal Actors, and learn the secrets of Hollywood blockbusters at the Special Effects Show.

Think Hollywood magic is, dare I say it, just as cool as wizardry? Then you’ll have a spectacular time at the Studio Tour seeing how films make characters taller, set designs smaller, and how creators make movies such as “King Kong,” “Fast and the Furious,” “Jaws,” and “Psycho.”

Universal Studios Hollywood has a lot to offer you in entertainment, and there isn’t any other place to be when you want to experience the magic and mayhem of your favorite Hollywood classics. “Apparate” yourselves to Universal today, or even purchase one of the park’s annual passes, and let magic take flight.

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“The Mid” Valley News Softball Top 10

“The Mid” Valley News Boys Baseball Top 10

Arroyo’s winning streak is now 13 games long. The Lady Knights have been at the top of the rankings for a month but right now there are two other teams to keep an eye on. The Duarte Lady Falcons are riding a nine-game winning streak and the Temple City Lady Rams won a pair of key victories over Monrovia. Both programs are heading to the playoffs playing their best ball of the season.

1. Arroyo: 15-3 2. Duarte: 17-6-1 3. Temple City: 12-7-1 4. Maranatha: 13-10 5. Alhambra: 12-6-2

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Monrovia asserted its hold onto first place in the Rio Hondo League with a pair of shutout victories over Temple City. The Wildcats have now won seven in a row. Sierra Vista improved its winning streak to 18 in a row but area coaches, while appreciating what the Dons have done, are getting concerned about the level of pitching they are facing in the Montview League. The playoffs are coming.

6. La Salle: 14-10 7. South El Monte: 11-6 8. Baldwin Park: 9-7 9. Sierra Vista: 11-8 10. San Gabriel Mission: 8-7

1. Monrovia: 17-4 2. Sierra Vista: 18-1 3. Maranatha: 17-7-1 4. La Salle: 17-7 5. Arcadia: 16-7-1

MacIntyre Takes Charge

Mooney Joins South El Monte Staff

by Joe Torosian El Monte

For the first time since 2002 El Monte High School has a new head football coach. So before getting started, before learning about a new offense, or a new defense, it is probably best to learn how to spell name.

From the edition of this paper announcing his hire to the San Gabriel Tribune’s, to the online prep site MaxPreps his name has been consistently misspelled.

“Yeah, a lot of people seem to have trouble with it,” said Eric MacIntyre, who was formerly the head coach at Workman. “It is capital ‘M’… ‘a’ … ‘c’ … capital ‘I’ … No, you spelled it wrong…There you go…

Eric MacIntyre has the Lions and…’t-y-r-e.”

The next thing on his list pointed in the right direction. is getting the program up is the school’s fifth head and running. For starters, football coach since 2000.

MacIntyre will be teaching He replaces Joel Sanchez, on campus next year. This the longest tenured coach in means he will not be a walkschool history, who stepped on which will be a huge down earlier this spring. advantage. Second he has “We had a good run at Workput together his staff and, man. It might not look like third, the Lions were out in it but we got kids to the next force at Mt. View on Saturlevel and left the program day morning. in good shape. Looking for“We’re just out here workward to doing the same here. ing hard and getting things I’m really excited.” going,” he said. MacIntyre

Coaching & teaching is one and the same. Eric MacIntyre gives direction to El Monte quarterback, Andrew Ramos. Photos by Joe T

6. Alhambra: 16-10-1 7. Temple City: 12-6-1 8. Baldwin Park: 11-5 9. South El Monte: 13-7 10. El Monte: 12-8

by Tim Peterson South El Monte

Former San Marino/Temple City head coach Mike Mooney is back in coaching after a six-year hiatus, as an assistant coach at South El Monte, Eagles head coach

Frank Gallardo confirmed Thursday.

“The administration has been very supportive and wanted him here. We’re really excited to have him,” Gallardo said.

Mooney stepped down as head coach at San Marino in October 2010. He also resigned as assistant principal at the same time.

Mooney, a graduate of Temple City and USC, began his coaching career at San Marino in 1997. He left the Titans after the 1998 season to take over as head coach of the Rams. He led Temple City to four Rio Hondo League titles from 1999-2006 before returning to San Marino as an administrator.

He served on then head

coach D.R. Moreland’s staff in 2008 and 2009 before taking over as head coach for the 2010 season when Moreland stepped down.

Mooney then resigned for personal reasons six games into the season.

Mooney will be an offensive line coach at South El Monte but may serve in other capacities as well.

“I’m going to sit down with him and talk. He’s just a great football mind. For now, he’s a line coach but we’ll see,” Gallardo said.

“He just brings a world of experience to the table. He just wanted to get back into coaching and we’re thrilled to have him.”

The Eagles went 3-7 overall last year, but 3-3 in the Mooney continued on page 12

Picture of the Week

When the dust clears, Temple City’s Nicole Schabow will be safe at third base after a head first dive against South Pasadena. Photo by Joe T.

September May 30, 11, 2015 2016

The Peterson Principle

By Tim Peterson

Ted Clarke returns to the San Gabriel Valley at Gladstone, former Temple City/ San Marino head coach Mike Mooney is back on the sidelines as an assistant at South El Monte, and James Heggins goes from Baldwin Park to Duarte... things are going to be very interesting this year on the local high school football scene.

If somebody told me six months ago that all these changes would take place I would have said the next thing I’m going to hear is that the Rams are moving to Los Angeles and of course, well you know the rest. The prevailing theme throughout all of these hires is the teams got substantially better. All of these coaches have had previous success.

I like the Mooney hire.

It’s great for Mooney and even better for South.

Clarke is happy to be back and happy with what he sees so far at Gladstone. “I feel real comfortable here.

I met the kids today for the first time. I’m happy Gladstone gave me the opportunity to be the head coach at a great school,” he said.

Have you heard the name surfacing at Workman? When Eric MacIntyre wasn’t brought back, the Lobos began searching for a replacement. McIntyre has since landed at El Monte and a familiar name may now be landing at Workman. According to Fred Robledo of the Tribune, and let’s give credit to Freddy because he did get the story, Bill Malavasi, the son of former Los Angeles Rams head coach Ray Malavasi has been hired as the head coach pending board approval.

Bill Malavasi had been the defensive coordinator at Brethren Christian since 2013. Ray Malavasi led the Rams to their first Super Bowl in 1979 and died of a heart attack in 1987. Yeah, it will definitely be an intriguing year.

Keppel may not be dropping its football program as Joe Torosian wrote in his column last week but if the Aztecs wait much longer they might want to reconsider. With teams working out 12 months a year now and starting to throw in March, they’re already behind the eight ball.

Speaking of MacIntyre, he must have been doing something right at Workman. Eric Aguilar, who committed to Coe College last week, is the second Lobo player from last year’s team that will

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Baseball & Softball Scoreboard BASEBALL

Monday, May 2

Salesian 14 Bosco Tech 2 Baldwin Park 10 Workman 0

Tuesday, May 3

continue to play football at a university. Keep them coming, coach. I love to report the D3 signings.

That's my principle.

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

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Maranatha 12 Valley Christian 2 Arcadia 3 Pasadena 1 La Salle 5 Cathedral 3 Alhambra 22 Bell Gardens 0 Montebello 6 San Gabriel 2 Chadwick 4 Rio Hondo Prep 1

Wednesday, May 4

Pasadena Marshall 8 Arroyo 4 South El Monte 6 Gabrielino 4 El Monte 7 Mt. View 4 Monrovia 1 Temple City 0 Ganesha 6 La Puente 4 Pomona 5 Bassett 0 Baldwin Park 8 Workman 1 Sierra Vista 2 Duarte 0

Thursday, May 5

El Monte 5 Gabrielino 3 Pasadena Marshall 3 Mt. View 1 South El Monte 2 Rosemead 0 San Marino 9 Maranatha 7 Monrovia 2 Temple City 0 Arcadia 5 Pasadena 4 Cathedral 2 La Salle1 (8-innings) Ganesha 9 La Puente 2 Baldwin Park 14 Workman 0 Alhambra 7 Bell Gardens 0

Friday, May 6

Maranatha 5 Valley

Ramos Blanks Rams

by Alex Gonzalez Temple City

Monrovia’s Isaiah Ramos pitched a complete game shutout, striking out nine batters and giving up six hits in the Wildcats 1-0 win over the Temple City Rams, Wednesday afternoon at Temple City High School.

At the top of the fourth inning, Monrovia snapped Tyler Hazlet’s no-hit bid when Gabriel Arellano singled up the middle to reach base.

Two pitches later, Arellano stole second. He then was successful again when he stole third on the following pitch. Two batters later, Arellano scored on the Ben Goettling sacrifice.

The Rams had chances to score runs throughout the

game but Ramos was able to get out of every jam. In the bottom of the first inning after letting the bases get loaded he was able to retire the final two batters to end the inning. Then in the bottom of the seventh inning with runners at second and third base, with two outs, Ramos struck out TC’s Erik Lewis and avoided extra innings.

Hazlet also finished the game for the Rams striking out 10 Wildcats and giving up one run.

Isaiah Ramos fired a complete game shutout to beat TC. Photo by Alex Gonzalez

One of the keys to a successful high school athletic program is a committed administration. Here Mt. View, Principal Larry Cecil (far right) attends a Vikings baseball game with members of his staff. Photo by Joe T.

Christian 0 Montebello 3 San Gabriel 2

SOFTBALL

Monday, May 2

La Salle 9 La Canada 3 La Salle 2 La Canada 2 Edgewood 10 Bassett 0

Tuesday, May 3

San Gabriel Mission 7 Ramona Convent 6 Duarte 15 Workman 0 Azusa 16 Baldwin Park 6 Sierra Vista 20 Gladstone 2 Alhambra 5 Schurr 3 San Gabriel 13 Bell Gardens 2 Arcadia 14 Pasadena 4 La Salle 3 Saint Joseph 2 (8-innings)

Wednesday, May 4

South El Monte 4 Gabrielino 3 (8-innings) El Monte 13 Mt. View 0 Arroyo 4 Pasadena Marshall 2 Temple City 7 Monrovia 1

Thursday, May 5

Alverno 12 San Gabriel

Mission 2 El Monte 3 Gabrielino 0 Pasadena Marshall 14 Mt. View 1 South El Monte 7 Rosemead 1 Temple City 11 Monrovia 9 Duarte 7 Azusa 2 Baldwin Park 15 Gladstone 4 Sierra Vista 10 Workman 0 Montebello 12 Alhambra 2 San Gabriel 16 Mark Keppel 1 Whittier Christian 6 Maranatha 5 Arcadia 10 Pasadena 0 La Salle 9 Cantwell-Sacred Heart 0

Friday, May 6 La

Saturday, May 7

La Salle 7 Flintridge Sacred Heart 0

Page 12 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORINA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES NORWALK SUPERIOR COURT 12720 NORWALK BLVD. RM 101 NORWALK, CA 90650 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: VS028555 PETITION OF RACHEL CERVANTES FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Rachel Cervantes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 2. Present Name: RICHARD RENE BRAVO Proposed Name: RACHAEL RENEE BRAVO 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 1, 2016 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: C 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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The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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NOTICE OF OPEN INVITATION TO BID

CITY OF EL MONTE NOTICE OF OPEN INVITATION TO BID FOR TITLE III C-1 (CONGREGATE MEALS) ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM STATEMENT OF NEED AND PURPOSE The City of El Monte Parks, Recreation & Community Services Nutrition Service Provider for the Elderly (referred to herein as the Contractor) has requested funding under Title III-C of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 (Amended in 2000).

Its purpose is to serve hot or otherwise appropriate meals daily to persons 60 years of age or older. These meals must conform to the delivery and nutritional requirements herein. The dates of the awarded contract will be from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020 with a renegotiated contract annually through 2020.

The City Clerk’s Office in City Hall East, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731 will receive sealed bids until June 1, 2016, before 10:00 a.m. for a catered food service operation for senior citizens of the Jack Crippen Multipurpose Senior Citizens Center located at 3120 N. Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.

Bids will be opened publicly at City Hall East, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731 of said day in the office of the City Clerk. Bids shall be made on the proposal form only which is in the bidders’ packet. All forms and bid specifications are obtainable at: Contact Person:

Alexandra Lopez

Title: Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Name of Nutrition Provider:

City of El Monte Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Address:

11001 Mildred Street, El Monte, CA 91731

Telephone:

(626) 580-2205

Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier’s check or a bid bond made payable to the City of El Monte for (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid for the period covered by the proposal. The bid bond or security is a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within ten (10) days from the date of the award of the contract, enter in a written contract with the City of El Monte for said work in accordance with said specifications. The bid bond or security shall be forfeited to and remain the property of the City of El Monte in the event that the successful bidder fails to execute said contract as required by the specifications.

The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount of 5%, at bidder’s expense.

Bidders will be required to gain an independent understanding of applicable State and Federal regulations, and specifically the HACCP requirements and CURFL contained in the Los Angeles County Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Service Providers.

To do so, bidders may contact the Los Angeles County Health Department or other appropriate local or State agencies for food service program regulations. The City (as Contractor) will provide a conference with the vendor if requested.

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CITY OF EL MONTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluated Report (CAPER) Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (from 7/1/2014-6/30/2015) The City of El Monte will be submitting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a revised Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the fiscal year 2014-2015. Title 1 of the National Affordable Housing Act established the requirement that municipalities who apply for direct assistance under certain HUD programs have an approved housing and community development strategy.

The purpose of the second submission of City of El Monte’s CAPER is to report the progress the City has made in carrying out the 5-year Consolidated Plan and OneYear Action Plan and to address the various comments the City had received from HUD from the first submittal. The document also provides the municipality the opportunity to assess its annual performance in relationship to meeting the overall Five-Year Consolidated Plan priorities and objectives, and what actions or changes the City intends to make as a result of our annual performance.

The City of El Monte is required to make available to the general public the CAPER for examination and comment for a 15 day period. The City is making available to the general public the draft document. Copies of the draft are available for examination and comment during normal hours from May 24, 2016 through June 7, 2016 at the Housing Public Counter at City Hall West or at the City Clerks Public Counter at City Hall East located at 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, Ca 91731. A copy will also be available for download at the Housing Division’s Homepage at: http://www.elmonteca.gov/Government/EconomicDevelopment/Housing.aspx Written comments may be submitted to the Economic Development Department.

Address written comments to: Marcia Reina, Senior Housing Coordinator, City of El Monte Economic Development Department, 11333 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731.

Email: mreina@elmonteca.gov, Tel: 626 580-2078.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 580-2001. TDD users may call the California TDD Relay Service at 1-800-735-2922. Services such as American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during a meeting, auxiliary aids, large print copies of an agenda and/or translation assistance for non-English speakers are available upon reasonable and timely request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing sign language interpreters, five or more business days’ notice is strongly recommended. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at (626) 580-2001.1.

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Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk.

By: Misti Brooks, Deputy

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CIUDAD DE EL MONTE Noticia pública Informe consolidado anual sobre los resultados evaluados (CAPER) El año fiscal 2014-2015 (de 7/1 / 2014-6 / 30/2015) La ciudad de El Monte se presenta al Departamento de EE.UU. de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), un consolidado Informe Anual de Desempeño de evaluación revisada (CAPER) para el año fiscal 2014-2015. Título 1 de la Ley Nacional de Vivienda Asequible estableció el requisito de que los municipios que solicitan asistencia directa bajo ciertos programas de HUD tienen una estrategia aprobada la construcción de viviendas y en la comunidad.

El propósito de la segunda comunicación de la Ciudad de CAPER de El Monte es para informar del progreso de la ciudad ha hecho para llevar a cabo el plan consolidado de 5 años y el plan de acción de un año y para hacer frente a las diversas observaciones de la Ciudad había recibido de HUD de la primera presentación. El documento también proporciona el municipio la oportunidad de evaluar su desempeño anual en relación con el cumplimiento de las prioridades y los objetivos generales del Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años, y qué acciones o cambia la Ciudad tiene la intención de hacer como resultado de nuestro desempeño anual.

La ciudad de El Monte está obligado a poner a disposición del público en general la CAPER para su examen y comentario para un período de 15 días. La Ciudad está puesta a disposición del público en general el proyecto de documento. Copias del proyecto están disponibles para su revisión y comentarios durante las horas normales del 24 de mayo, el año 2016 a través de 7 de junio de, en el año 2016 Contador Público Vivienda al Oeste del Ayuntamiento o en el mostrador Públicas de la Ciudad Empleados en el Ayuntamiento Oriental situado en 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731. Una copia también estará disponible para su descarga en la página de la División de Vivienda en: http://www.elmonteca.gov/Government/EconomicDevelopment/Housing.aspx Los comentarios escritos pueden ser presentados al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico. Dirección escrito comentarios a: Marcia Reina, Coordinador Senior Housing, Ciudad del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de El Monte, 11333 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731.

E-mail: mreina@elmonteca.gov, Tel: 626 580 a 2.078.

En cumplimiento de los Americanos con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar, por favor, póngase en contacto con la Secretaría de la Ciudad al (626) 580 a 2.001. Los usuarios de TDD pueden llamar al Servicio de retransmisión TDD de California en 1-800-735-2922. Los servicios tales como intérpretes de lenguaje de signos americano, un lector durante una reunión, ayudas auxiliares, grandes imprimir copias de un programa y / o asistencia de traducción para personas que no hablan inglés están disponibles bajo petición razonable y oportuna.

Para asegurar la disponibilidad, se aconseja realizar su solicitud por lo menos 72 horas antes de la reunión / evento al que desea asistir. Debido a las dificultades para obtener intérpretes de lengua de signos, es muy recomendable cinco o más días hábiles de antelación. Para obtener información adicional, por favor, póngase en contacto con la Secretaría de la Ciudad al (626) 580-2001. .

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Mission Valley League, in Gallardo’s first year.

“We knew it was going to take a few years but we’re on the right track,” Gallardo said. “This team has already been working hard in the weight room and on the field. With Mike (Mooney) joining our staff we’re just going to be better.”

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What's in the Stars??

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Aries

Creative juices are also flowing, so pitch your grand ideas.

Your energy is infectious today, but back it up with a solid plan.

Taurus

A roomie or relative could require some support, so reach out and see how you can help.

Just don’t let ‘em take advantage of your generous nature.

Gemini

Distractions will be plentiful so unchain yourself from your desk and head to the water cooler or plan a brainstorming session.

Cancer

MOTHER’S DAY

ACROSS 1. Christmas help, pl.

6. Mele Kalikimaka wreath 9. Oxen connector 13. Poppy seed derivative 14. Plus 15. Emerald, e.g.

16. Christmas wish?

17. Last letter 18. The least bit 19. *TV’s smothering Goldberg 21. Stay for this long?

23. Biology class abbr.

24. Bloodsucking hopper 25. Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vitruvian ____” 28. American Society for Clinical Investigation 30. Preserve, like mortician does 35. Rush job notation 37. Castle building supply 39. Spurious wing 40. Christian of hautecouture 41. *Taken from mom before breakfast in bed 43. Month of Purim 44. China Grass 46. Cher or Mariah Carey 47. Google alternative 48. Conundrum 50. Church section 52. Little piggy 53. Blatant promotion 55. Ambulance squad, acr.

57. *Mother, in German 60. *Popular Mother’s Day gift 64. Human trunk 65. Honey Boo ____ 67. 78 playing cards 68. Maroon 5 2014 hit 69. Shakespearean “fuss” 70. Follow as a consequence 71. Jury colleague 72. Cut down in March?

73. Clay pigeon shooting

DOWN 1. Place to rest in peace 2. D’Artagnan’s weapon of choice 3. Type of missile, acr.

4. More pure 5. Turkey’s ancient port 6. *Like the mom in “Married with Children” 7. Compass bearing 8. Like utopia 9. Sasquatch’s Asian cousin 10. Verbal exam 11. Broflovski of “South Park” 12. Right-angle building extension 15. *____ Mama, tropical drink 20. Rodeo rope 22. Diminutive 24. “____ Nemo” 25. *Mother, in Italian 26. Hailing from the East 27. *Ashley and Wynonna’s mother 29. *Paper Mother’s Day gift 31. Spill the beans 32. Tax evader’s fear 33. Latin American plain 34. *Bart’s mom 36. Arrogant snob 38. Deity, in Sanskrit 42. Synonym of unravel 45. Purchaser 49. Draft pick 51. Speaks like an actress 54. City-like 56. “Million Dollar Baby” Oscar-winner 57. Wry face 58. Craving 59. Russian autocrat 60. *It can swell during pregnancy 61. Gaelic 62. Casanova, e.g.

63. Let it stand, to proofreader 64. Medicinal amt.

66. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem

Scale back on those time sucking tasks, and maximize the amount of space in your schedule for productive activities, exercise and playtime.

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Shield your field against energy vampires, as you’re especially susceptible to dominating and draining people now.

Virgo

Those Happy Hour plans that seemed like a great idea midmorning could lose their luster.

Cancel and head home for an early, restful night.

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While at the moment, you may be fine with pulling weight for some people, it’s only a matter of time before resentment rears its ugly head.

Scorpio

This is NOT the time to settle.

Keep your standards high and believe that you can have what you want…or better!

Sagittarius

You’re back to feeling the love and focusing on positive, happy things. Now what were you so upset about earlier anyway?

Capricorn

If you jumped the gun on trusting a certain someone, pull back a bit. Be honest, but hold off on any more big reveals for a while.

Aquarius

It’s time to get off the fence and decide one way or the other. Do you make things official, or banish those wishy-washy peeps from your midst?

Pisces

If your mojo is lacking when it comes to working out, partner up with a fitness-minded buddy, or invest in a personal trainer to keep you on track.

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Entertainment Corner

Uptown Whittier Explodes with Just Imagine

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by Sal Gomez Whittier, CA

Courtesy photo by Sal Gomez

Continuing with a streak of fabulous theatrical presentations featuring top tier tribute shows, Foxtale Entertainment presented the fabulous John Lennon tribute show “Just Imagine” to the sleepy Uptown

Whittier’s Whittier Center Theater. So much more than a tribute show, “Just Imagine” is a full on Broadway capable theatrical experience. It stars Tim Piper as John Lennon backed by the fabulous band “Work-

ing Class Hero” in what amounts to a LIVE concert rockumentary, which imagines John Lennon returning for one night to tell the audience the tale of his life.

From his very humble birth during the Nazi bombings of

England through his fateful meeting with his fellow Fab mates Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best & Ringo Starr and finally his final triumph of the Double Fantasy Album. The story is enthralling, the music is of course fantastic, but the magic and heart of the show is Tim Piper himself. It’s a

mesmerizing performance that will keep you wondering, is he or isn’t he? The show was a sell-out and by all accounts the theater had to turn people away looking to buy tickets. You can find more info on the show at: http://www.justimaginetheshow.com/

next generation console, the NX. Pokémon will give more details to their “Pokémon Go” game.

Xbox might surprise us with something, too, but I haven’t heard anything yet.

Many other companies will be showcasing new products; expect a lot of Virtual reality headsets to be displayed. Remember that the video game industry is one that rivals industries

like movies, music, and cellphones. They bring in $630 million of profit annually. Some games have big budgets and make movies that adds to their fame. E3 happens on June 14th.

of Health and Human Services (Undergraduate) Rio Hondo College 53nd Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in parking lot A. Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: (562) 692-0921

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PlayStation and E3 Predictions

by Glen Maldonado National

June is coming and E3 is just over the horizon. There are many rumors turning in the rumor mill, but which rumors are true? PlayStation hasn’t confirmed but people involved with them can confirm that PlayStation is making a new console.

This console is just called for now PlayStation 4.5 or 4k. Its purpose is to bring 4k and more power to the current PlayStation console.

This new console is not the next step up but an upgrade to the current console war.

They’re making this new

console for the upcoming PlayStation Virtual Reality Headset coming out this year.

E3 is the home for announcing new things like games and consoles, and that is where I’m expecting them to talk about this new console. Other rumors for E3 are the announcing of some new games like “Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption Sequel” and maybe the announcement of their next “Grand Theft Auto” game. Nintendo will probably announce their

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Cal State Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 343-3000 Thursday, June 9, 2016 3 p.m. College of Health and Human Services (Graduate) and College of Natural and Social Sciences (Graduate)

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (Graduate and Undergraduate) 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 10, 2016 8 a.m. College of Business and Economics (Graduate and Undergraduate)1 p.m.

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

College of Natural and Social Sciences (Undergraduate) Saturday, June 11, 2016 8 a.m.

Mt. Sac Commencement Ceremony June 10th at 6:30pm, at the Hilmer Studium

Citrus Community College The 99th Citrus College Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the college stadium. Family and friends are encouraged to attend 1000 W. Foothill Bvld. Glendora, CA 91741-1885 • (626) 465-7699

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

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National Association of Broadcasters Show Held in Las Vegas Part 2

by Lucia Flores National

“’Deadpool:’ Leveraging Technology to Create a Stunning Superhero Film” - One of the most popular superhero movies to be released this year was “Deadpool.” The film and its visual effects were an instant hit with audiences, but how exactly did the filmmakers manage to create grandiose car chases and explosions?

That is a job for the visual effects team, who were the special guests of this panel.

They spoke on how organization is key when working together on a huge project like this film. Knowing the shots beforehand with enough planning can aid in the visual effects creations.

“Multicultural TV & Video Conference Open-

Attendees had the opportunity to explore the NAB Store at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Lucia Flores.

ing Keynote - Rolling with the Punches: Launching New Channels for Diverse Audiences” - The keynote speaker for this conference was boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. De La Hoya spoke on the importance of diversity in media and providing cross-cultural content for audiences. His latest venture is a new platform to provide diverse audiences with programming through mobile device apps, social media, original television programs, podcasts, and live television.

“The SnapChat Story Reaching Your Audience on the Hottest New Platform” - Snapchat is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms at the moment.

Being knowledgeable in using this mobile app is very important for companies to build their brand. Several high-profile SnapChatters

Captain America Civil War

Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya addresses the audience as he announces his latest media venture at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Lucia Flores.

shared their techniques of how they gain followers.

Many times, it is important for those using SnapChat to create content that is engaging and of interest to the targeted audience. It is also imperative for the content creator to know what their audience wants, as well as what kind of audience the content creator wants to

attract.

Overall, the NAB Show provided attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest technology and trends in broadcasting and related fields, and were informed about current issues affecting the broadcasting industry. For more information about the NAB Show, please visit: www.nabshow.com.

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Political pressure and collateral damage mounts to install a system of accountability, when the actions of the Avengers lead to many

deaths. The Sacovia Accords deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free

to defend humanity without government interference and their political agenda. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight to prevent wrong actions from the Avengers. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Vision, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, and War Machine must pick a side. Meanwhile, Winter Solider is running loose causing havoc around the world.

“Captain American Civil War” has an all-star cast.

Sebastian Stan plays Bucky who is best known as Winter Solider and Anthony Mackie plays Falcon. Paul Rudd plays Ant Man and we get to see the new Spider Man played by Tom Holland.

Many more people are in this film but they are just too many to name. The film was directed by the Russo brothers who are best known for “Captain America Winter Solider” and “You, Me and Dupree.” Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely wrote the film and the prequels before as well.

The film brings a big cast and succeeds in giving

everyone the right amount of time needed to involve them in the story. The story is one that is more realistic than before and shows us that our hero’s aren’t heroes to everyone. The film splits them into 2 teams and delivers some great battles, especially in the airport.

This time we see Spiderman join his super hero friends

for the first time. There are surprises and at some points people cheered. The biggest disappointment is that Marvel and Disney are afraid to kill someone off. When they did kill someone it’s always a villain. “Captain America Civil War” brings shows our heroes that their actions can have consequences. Grade A Rated PG-13

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