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Sharon Durall, an 8th grade teacher at Magnolia Learning Center (MLC) was named Mountain View School District’s (MVSD) 2014-15 Teacher of the Year. Durall is a loving, caring, dedicated, and genuine educator who provides tremendous support to her students. She has been a valued member of the MVSD team for 12 years and in addition to teaching at MLC she has served as a Literacy Coach at Kranz Intermediate School. Known for her tireless efforts, Durall acquired the nickname Ms. “Do-All” because of her willingness to help others. She carries a happy spirit and is always professional and kind to everyone she meets. MLC is the District’s alternative education program serving students in 5th through 8th grade. MLC’s goal is to assist students in the progress and improvement of academics and social skills, which may allow them to return to their regular school
setting. As a teacher at MLC, Durall has had challenging times when students have gone into crisis, but her ability to trouble shoot and help them get to a place of resolve through her unconditional love and her strong belief in them has made a tremendous impact on the students and families she serves. She is a valuable asset to MLC, the Mountain View School District and El Monte community. “It is a pleasure and honor to be selected as Mountain View School District’s Teacher of the Year. I am both humbled and honored to be given such noble recognition and represent the fine educators in Mountain View,” said Durall. As an educator, Durall believes every child has the potential to learn when given the appropriate materials and tools for success. She knows some children need different tools, but regardless of the need every child needs unconditional love
Sharon Durall, teacher at Magnolia Learning Center was named Mountain View School District’s 2014-15 Teacher of the Year.
from their instructor who “When a child sees and will accept them wherever feels the unconditional they are in their Teacher of the Year continued on page 8 life.
TCHS Graduate Accepted to Fulbright Fellowship and Harvard Business School by Lynne Burkardt Temple City
Christine Keung, a 2010 Temple City High School graduate, has been accepted to Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts but will defer her admission to earn a Masters in Business Administration for three to four years while she completes a Fulbright Fellowship. This summer, Christine travels to Boston to participate in the MassChallenge Accelerator Program, an intensive program of inspirational, educational mentorship for startups and entrepreneurs, and to Washington, D.C. for the
Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation. In September, she leaves for a 10 month trip to Xi'an, China to work as a researcher at Northwest University, exploring rural communities on the Loess Plateau and examining issues of rural immigration and waste infrastructure, as varying degrees of industrialization and urbanization impact these villages. Christine graduated from Wellesley College in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a minor in Chinese. She has published papers in Computer Science and Environmental Studies,
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San Gabriel Valley Choral Company presents "So British" featuring music by Britten, Purcell, Holst Concert, Saturday, June 28, 2014, 7:30 pm Silent Auction Fundraiser with refreshments (starting at 6:30 pm) St. Luke's Episcopal Church 122 S. California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
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American Legion Post 261 El Monte will be selling fireworks for 4th of July. Please stop by and purchase your fireworks for your family, your children, grandchildren, Godchildren, etc. We will be selling from 10:00am to 10:00pm starting July 1st to July 4th. American Legion Post 261 is at 4542 Peck Road, south of Lower Azusa, at Emery
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Around Town by Mavis Hansen The Arboretum District of California Garden Clubs, Inc., held their meeting of Monday, June 9, 2014 in the Palm Room of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia. Morning refreshments were provided by The California Organic Garden Club, President Emily Wisneski. A most interesting program was presented by Richard Schulhof, CEO of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, who showed a video, while he spoke on the early days of the Arboretum and the many projects, plants, flowers and the Baldwin family, up to the current status of the grounds and the new addition of a turkey, who so far, is getting along rather well with the many peacocks. The Arboretum District consists of 11 garden clubs and currently has over 800 members. Mary Betlach is the Director of the Arboretum District. Meetings are held in the months of October, December, February, April and June. There is no charge to attend a meeting and guests are always welcome. For further information phone Director Mary Betlach at 818-7904602. The El Monte Senior President’s Council Club Durazo has announced a trip to Santa Barbara Mission, Hearst Castle and Solvang from Sunday, June 22nd thru Monday, June 23rd 2014. For further information contact Viola Flores at 626455-0813 or Andrew Adame at 626-956-6205. The Sierra Mar District of Business and Professional Women will hold their Annual Conference on June 28th at the El Monte Moose Lodge, 4249 N. Peck Road, El Monte. Registration will begin at 9:30 am and the meeting will start at 10:00 am. The meeting will be conducted by President Mary Jo Kolakoski. Following the opening ceremonies and routine business, Club Presidents and District Chairs will report and a short program on parliamentary procedure ‘Staying in Tune with Robert’ will be given by Rosalyn Gray. Luncheon will begin at Noon, followed by the Annual Dessert Auction. Auctioneer will be Esthela Siegrist. The afternoon program, a film “Teenage Sex for Sale” produced by the San Bernardino District Attorney’s Office. State Representative for the meet-
ing will be Shirley Campbell, CFBPW Finance Chair. For meeting reservations or further information contact President Mary Jo Kolakoski at 626-444-5717. The La Crescenta Womans’s Club held their last meeting of the club year on Wednesday, June 11th in their large, lovely clubhouse, 4004 La Crescenta Avenue. The meeting was called to order by President Carol Huntwork who welcomed members and guests and conducted the opening ceremonies and business of the Club. Installation of Officers for the 2014 – 2015 year were conducted by Mavis Hansen, San Gabriel Valley District President 2012-14. Those installed as Officers for the coming year: President: Carol Huntwork; First Vice President: Rita Even; Second Vice Presidents: Dawna Berger and Cindy Charles; Third Vice President: Carol Benedetti; Recording Secretary: Margaret Dickson; Correspondence Secretary: Jeanne Long; Treasurer: Danette Erickson; Parliamentarian: Deanna Alfeld; Bulletin: Marianne Jennings; Activities: Marilyn Wright; Philanthropy: Shirley Griffith; Public Relations: Margaret Baghdasarian and Gloria Lee; Program: Sandra Virag and House Chair: Daryl BakerPollock. A delightful luncheon was enjoyed by all. President Huntwork’s theme for the year is: Friendship and Service to the Community. La Crescenta Woman’s Club was organized in 1911, incorporated in 1924 and federated in 1924. A member of the San Gabriel Valley District, California Federation and General Federation of Women’s Clubs. General meetings are held on the second Wednesdays, October thru June at 10:30 am. The Junior Section meetings are held the first Monday, October through June at 7:00 pm. Guests are always welcome. Lots to do! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN
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Book Review Common Thread-Uncommon Women by JoAnne Disney National
Marylin Hayes-Martin’s Book, “Common ThreadUncommon Women” is a powerful novel about the strength of women spanning four generations. This historical novel is a testimony to the author’s Native American heritage. I was thoroughly captivated page after page. The realism of the characters in this novel comes from Ms. Hayes-Martins writing as she incorporates real-life family stories into each chapter. The author “grew up in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks. She was mesmerized listening to epic tales of the shocking tragedies and hardships endured by the women of her family.” She did an outstanding job. Marylin Leach HayesMartin” is the co-founder and facilitator of the Sonora Writers Group. She now lives in the foothills of the California Sierra Mountains with her husband, Frank, where she enjoys life as a writer and visual artist.”
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What's in the Stars??
ARIES There is a fun-loving, boisterous energy to the day that should give you a great deal of power and self-confidence.
TAURUS You might be getting a bit forceful with your emotions today, Taurus. Don’t be surprised if you’re like a firebreathing dragon when you speak.
GEMINI
ACROSS
Family Movies
DOWN
1. Move smoothly
1. On a golf club
6. *What Horton heard (2008)
2. Crescent
9. *Lost clownfish (2003)
3. Ancient Peruvian
13. Kind of sentence
4. Skeptic's MO
14. Reporter's question
5. Drill into brain
15. Become established 16. Bring upon oneself
6. Little Miss Muffet's meal ingredient
17. Long fish
7. Garden cultivator
18. Past or present
8. Baby owl
19. *Sherman's dad (2014)
9. Indian Lilac tree
21. Swelling, pl.
10. Europe's highest volcano
23. "___ bad!"
11. *Piggy's title
24. At the summit of
12. Single
25. Overall part
15. Work promotion
28. Pressure unit named after Torricelli
20. "The _____," classic rock band
30. *"The ___ ___," squirrel's adventure (2014)
24. MoMa's display
35. *Sandler of "Big Daddy" (1999)
22. Knotts or McLean 25. *Orphaned after forest fire (1942) 26. Content of cognition, pl.
37. Nabisco cracker
27. _____ profundo
39. One of excessive propriety
29. Cambodian currency
40. ___ Verde National Park
31. Not kosher
41. *"Flushed Away" underworld (2006)
32. Succeeded kingdom of Judah
43. Icelandic epic 44. Pesto ingredient 46. Piercing spot
33. More eccentric 34. *Beauty's true love (1991) 36. Cripple
47. They're often hidden
38. Domesticated ox having humped back
48. Chemical cousin
42. Fit out again
50. Frill around collar
45. Accounting journal
52. Public hanging?
49. *A story of Blu (2011)
53. Data holder
51. *It featured the hit song "Let it Go" (2013)
55. Aggravate 57. *"How to Train Your ______" (2010)
54. Curl one's lip
60. Lured with a decoy
57. *Raggedy Ann is one
64. Canine foe
58. Boorish
65. Freudian topic
59. Away from port
67. Former Belgian Congo
60. Database command
68. Ahead in years
61. Pick-me-up
69. Go wrong
62. Buffalo's lake
70. Spritelike
63. Hibernation stations
71. Not guilty, e.g.
64. Chop off
72. Hard to escape routine
66. *He was despicable (2010)
73. Nathaniels, familiarly
56. Aussie bear
This is a fantastic day for you, Gemini. You’ll have a great deal of physical power.
CANCER This is a good day to stand up for yourself and make it known that you aren’t a pushover, Cancer.
LEO If you want to shine brightly, Leo, then do so. Maintaining balance includes sometimes being a bit selfish.
WEBB'S RULES NURSES by Eugene R. Webb
VIRGO People would be wise to get out of your way today, Virgo. You might find yourself feeling like a steam engine that’s stoked to the brim with fiery hot coals.
LIBRA The fiery energy of the day is helping you press on with projects you have in the works. Set things in motion now, Libra.
SCORPIO You might be charged with energy but feel you have nowhere to aim it, Scorpio.
SAGITTARIUS Arguments that have been brewing are coming to a climactic point for you, Sagittarius.
CAPRICORN There is no need to frown when another person walks by just because you don’t know that person, Capricorn. You must break the habit of living your life in fear.
AQUARIUS A blast of energy is headed your way today, Aquarius. You’ll find that there is no shortage of adrenaline in your system.
PISCES You could run into some emotional roadblocks today, Pisces. This could be due to a lack of honesty on your part.
There is certainly nothing worse; Than actually being sick without a nurse. Nurses have more patience than you can believe; And they will go to any length to achieve. Nurses will gladly take care of all your needs; They can stop a cut or a wound if it should bleed. A nurse will climb over a bed to needle you; It's just one of the many things they love to do. A nurse will never cause a patient any harm; But they do enjoy giving you a shot in the arm. Nurses are considerate, thoughtful and kind; They always have their patient's interest in mind. Nurses are God's angels that are in disguise; They are more helpful than you can realize. A real good nurse is also very brave; For people she'll work real hard to save. Every household should have a nurse or two; For in a crisis they know just what to do. So how lucky can this one Grandpa possibly be; To have three nurses in our wonderful family.
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Early Morning Fire at Temple City Residence
‘Time Jockey ’ by Joe Castillo
The Mid Valley News Staff would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Castillo family in the loss of his mother.
by Jo Anne Disney Temple City
Due to the passing of his mom, Time Jockey should return in the next couple of weeks.
Just before 5:00 a.m. on June 18th, the 5700 block of Cloverly Avenue in Temple City was awakened from the sounds of large trucks and flashing lights. A residential home was on fire. There were fire trucks from Temple City and El Monte fighting the blaze along with a standby ambulance and paramedics. Apparently, the owner of the home awoke to the strong smell of smoke and once opening the door saw flames. He immedi-
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2014 Transit Pix Winners Announced Metro and other transit operators invited riders across LA County to submit a photo showing why they love transit for entry in the >rst Transit Pix photo contest. More than 200 entries were received for public voting. Winning entries were announced on June 18, “Dump the Pump” Day, and can be viewed at facebook.com/losangelesmetro.
Road Closed in Duarte for Gold Line Construction Mountain Avenue is closed just north of Duarte Road for grade crossing improvements as part of construction on the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. Partial closures will be in e=ect until early 2015. The 11.5-mile project extends the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa. More at foothillextension.org.
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ately closed the door and ran outside with his dog and called 911. It appears the fire started from a faulty air conditioning unit, but the cause has not yet been determined. The inside of the structure was severely damaged from the intense heat. The fire crews worked as a team and did an outstanding job putting out the blaze. I spoke to one of the firefighters and asked him what homeowners should
do when they go on vacation to help ensure the safety of their homes. He suggested that they make sure all of their appliances are in good working order. Also, it would be a good idea to unplug everything that is not in use to avoid any possible problems.
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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 2013 - 2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD: PRESIDENT JACK DALTON – Ramona Property Managers, Inc. VICE PRESIDENT JOE PEREZ El Patio Bar & Grill SECRETARY/TREASURER KEN JESKE D.E.M.B.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
DIRECTORS:
LEO BARRERA
San Gabriel Valley Water Co.
ART BARRIOS Planning Commission, City of El Monte JODY BUSH Citizen Member LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California LORI CRAVEN Brown’s Jewelry & Loan
DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant ALICIA ESCALER Valley Vista Services JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSEPH GONZALES City Councilman, City of South El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank NICK SALERNO El Monte Union High School District
Chamber Ambassadors Steven Abramson...................................................................................................................CHAP Care Pasadena Ernie Amaya........……………………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David Ayala...................................................................................................................................Wells Fargo Bank Jody Bush, (Chairman, 2007 Ambassador of the Year)............................................................Citizen Member Amanda Chang....................................................................................................................Kalico Office Furniture Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Edward Guerrero..............................................................................................................................Citizen Member Jonathan Hawes.............................................................................................................................City of El Monte Scott Hayer ................................................................................................................. BESTCO Food Wholesale Lyndsay Jette......................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Carrie Jones..................................................................................................................................Denny's El Monte Connie Keenan……………………………………………………………………………………………….Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Lyndsay Jette...................................................................................................................................Smart & Final Margaret Martinez.....................................................................................Community HealthAlliance of Pasadena Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Rachel Montes.................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. Jackelynn Nevares ...............................................................................................................Citizens Business Bank Joanna Palmero.....................................................................................................................Comfort Dental Group D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carlos Ramirez ..................................................................................................... Professional Institute of Beauty Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Matthew Schuler...................................................................................Southern California Medical Center, Inc. Laura Santos................................................................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Ernesto Villegas............................................................................................................................... Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty Lorraine Wild..............................................................................................................Brown's Jewelry & Loan Co.
Chamber Events
DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union
JULY 2014 CHAMBER EVENTS
Ambassadors' Luncheon Meeting
Chris Knight Dir. of Marketing and Membership for the EM/So. EM Chamber of Commerce welcomes new chamber members, Casa Linda Furniture located at 10720 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731.
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/ South El Monte welcomes chamber member George Duenas of Dearden's located at 3548 Peck Rd. El Monte, CA 91732.
Tuesday, July 1st 11:30 AM El Sombrero Restaurant 3550 Santa Anita Ave. El Monte
Breakfast Networking Mixer Wednesday, July 2nd, 7:30 AM El Patio Bar & Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd. El Monte
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership Welcomes new chamber member Gustavo Flores of "Gus Signs" located at the 5420 N. Peck Rd. El Monte, CA 91732.
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the EM/So. EM Chamber of Commerce, welcomes new chamber member Daniel Hue of UPC Medical Supplies Inc. located at 11030 Weaver Ave. So.El Monte CA 91733.
Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/ South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Welcomes new chamber member Maria of Pollo Mania located at Located at 11910 E. Garvey, Unite "B" El Monte, CA 91732.
Ken Rausch Executive Director of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Welcomes new chamber member Maria of Pollo Mania Located at 11910 E. Garvey, Unite "B" El Monte, CA 91732.
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 10th, 9:00 am Chamber Board Room
DEMBA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 8th 2:00 pm Chamber Board Room
Breakfast Networking Mixer
Wednesday, August 6th, 7:30 am, El Patio Bar and Grill 11672 Ramona Blvd. El Monte
Upcoming Events
Evening Networking Mixer
Martinis and Music
Wednesday, July 16th Longo Toyota Scion Lexus 3534 Peck Road El Monte
Thursday, July 10th 5:30 pm Grace Black Auditorium, 3130 Tyler Ave., El Monte
Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Meeting Thursday, July 24th 8:00 am Chamber Board Room
Back to School Resource Fair Saturday, August 23rd 8:00 am Valley Mall Parking Lot
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NEW MEMBERS in MAY
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Pollo Mania 11910 E. Garvey Avenue Unit B El Monte, 91732 626-401-9884 pollomania1@yahoo.com
UniPago Check Cashing/DCS 10103 E. Valley Blvd. El Monte 91731 626-443-6692 eldejo5@yahoo.com
On April 25, 2014, your Chamber hosted our 31st annual golf tournament at the beautiful California Country Club. The wellattended event featured golf, a raffle, a prime rib dinner and most importantly a great afternoon of fun.
Casa Linda Furniture 10729 Valley Mall El Monte 91732 tina.rivera@casalindausa.com The Mid Valley News
On April 25, 2014, your Chamber hosted our 31st annual golf tournament at the beautiful California Country Club. The wellattended event featured golf, a raffle, a prime rib dinner and most importantly a great afternoon of fun.
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On April 25, 2014, your Chamber hosted our 31st annual golf tournament at the beautiful California Country Club. The well-attended event featured golf, a raffle, a prime rib dinner and most importantly a great afternoon of fun.
"El Monte Historical Society Museum Mixer" Much Thanks to our Food and Beverage Sponsor "Allure Dental Art" and Another thanks to "Big Famous Burgers & Authentic Mexican Food" for making delicious burgers.
"El Monte Historical Society Museum Mixer" Chamber Members getting ready for the raffle.
Chamber Ambassadors Meeting took place on June 3, 2014, at Goody's Restaurant located 11357 Valley Blvd., El Monte.
Jonathan Hawes Office Clerk for the City of El Monte with William Keh and Mary Keh of the Buddhist Tzu chi Medical Foundation.
Joe Perez of El Patio Bar & Grill with Terry Thomas of Kiwanis Club of El Monte
Chamber Members enjoying an evening of food and networking.
Photo of John Zhao of Trilogy FS and Giovanni Quezada of New York Life.
Councilwoman Vicky Martinez and Laura Santos of Royal Coach Auto & Body Towing.
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Entertainment
Tribute Band Heaven – Romano's Concert Lounge by Sal Gomez Riverside
If you think L.A. and Orange County would be the premier locations for live music and great food well, you'd be wrong. Located in Riverside CA Romano's Concert Lounge has been showcasing music in this desert town since 2001. Initially Romano's showcased Jazz music over a 7 year period. This evolved into headlining punk rock shows. Proprietor/restaurateur Gary Romano first booked tribute bands for his 36th with Blasphemous Rumors
& Richard Blade. Inevitably due to popularity Gary needed to increase the production equipment for the live shows and with that the Saturday night tributes were born. And as the owner of the place Gary absolutely loves the crowds that support the tribute nights. I wondered how some of the bands themselves felt about performing at Romano's. Juan Del Castillo, lead singer of the Journey tribute band “DSB” tells me they love coming to Roma-
no's. They love the sense of respect and hospitality from Gary and his staff that is in short supply and very rare in this business. Now as far as the building is concerned Gary tells me he is making some small changes to the restaurant that will see the wall dividing the patio and front of the stage area removed and replaced with a collapsible wall so the stage area can be seen by the guests seated in the outdoor areas. A wonderful idea for those warm
Photos by Sal Gomez
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love it opens the door to their learning,” she said. “I strive each day to meet my students where they are in their life. Unconditional love is the number one tool that children, youth and/or our students need, as well as encouragement and inspiration.” According to Terri Thomas, Coordinator of Alternative Education, teaching for Durall is not a job but a calling. “Ms. Durall gets the best out of her students because she expects the best. She never leaves a child behind and always focuses on what is best for the child. She has given her mind, body and soul to education and our community and children are better off because of it,” said Thomas. “Ms. Durall has made a huge impact in my life,” said student Bladimir Catafia. “She is helpful, kind, funny, respectful, and someone you can trust. She cares about every student in our school and is a great teacher, making lessons and assignments easy to understand. Ms. Durall is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had and I know
I can count on her anytime and I appreciate all the hard work she has done.”
summer night shows coming soon. With the popularity of such shows as AXS TV's World's Greatest Tribute Bands the tribute act scene is very much alive and well. Upcoming acts ready to grace Romano's stage will be “WANTED – A Tribute to Bon Jovi”, The Petty Breakers – A Tribute to Tom Petty”, “Blasphemous Rumors – A Tribute to
Depeche Mode”, “Fortunate Son – A Tribute to CCR” & “No DUH – A Tribute to No Doubt” with many more to follow. Oh and lest I forget...they have an excellent menu of delicious Italian food to handle any appetite. Romano's Concert Lounge is definitely Tribute Band Heaven.
and most iconic rock and blues bands ever. On Friday, Aug. 1, L.A.vation: The World’s Greatest Tribute to U2 will energize the Plaza with an unparalleled tribute to the band U2. Critics have claimed that the group is a “true U2 tribute band that accurately executes the music and the look of a real U2 concert.” L.A.vation derives its name from the song “Elevation,” from U2's 2000 album, “All That You Can't Leave Behind.”
All three shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets priced at $10 for general admission and $20 and $30 for reserved table seats are available online at www.thepasadenacivic.com. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza is located at 300 E. Green Street in Pasadena. For more information, contact the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Box Office at (626) 449-7360
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Party on the Plaza Summer Concerts Reutrn to Pasadena by Jeanne L. O’Grady Pasadena
An emblematic ’80s band, a Led Zeppelin cover group and a tribute to U2 will help to cool Pasadena evenings this summer as the Party on the Plaza Summer Concert Series returns to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza for three separate events. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair, and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics bring the best and the worst of the 1980s to the Plaza on Friday, June 27. Known for their outstanding musicianship and creative flair and style, the rock of the 80s comes to life with an evening of pure energy and entertainment. The chemistry and magic of legendary super group Led Zeppelin will be recreated by tribute band Led Zepplica – The Led Zeppelin Experience on Friday, July 18. Covering Zeppelin tunes since 1989, the hard-rocking performance will give fans a taste of one of the greatest
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Choke City: If you’ve ever swallowed a jalapeno then you know exactly how the U.S. Soccer Team felt after choking away a victory over Portugal in the World Cup on Sunday. A 2-2 tie never felt so much like a loss. Won’t Comeback From Kershaw’s Curve!: Did you see Clayton Kershaw’s no hitter last week? Neither did I, and neither did three million other people in the Dodgers television market. Again this bears mentioning, the Dodgers struck a deal with Time Warner for eight billion dollars and in the process eliminated 72% of its fan base from seeing its games. They got the dough, but I think they are going to lose the war to the Angels. Best Quote Of The Week: “I like to say water is mud.”---Monrovia water polo coach Lev Bates. Speaking of Lev Bates: To hear him describe water polo and his passion for it is amazing. I actually think I might take in a match this fall. And if you’re thinking it might be the first water polo match I’ll ever go to, you would be thinking correctly. “Imagine basketball without the floor,” says Bates about water polo. Not That There Is Anything Wrong With It: There have been other years I’ve actually watched a few World Cup matches, but in those years the L.A. Kings never went to the Stanley Cup Finals. So to go from one to the other has been impossible for me. If possible the soccer action seems even slower than it did before...Not that there is anything wrong with it. Hector Urias Memorial Golf Tournament: The golf tournament honoring the memory of local athletic standout Hector Urias will be held Friday, June 27 at the Los Serranos Country Club in Chino Hills. Cost is $115.00 per golfer. For more information contact Ken Weldon at 626-705-1893. Happy Birthday this week to: 6/28: Longtime area assistant coach and former Tulane quarterback Mike
McKay turns 53. 7/1: Temple City grad & street basketball player Al Arellano turns 39 7/1: Former Temple City offensive lineman Kyle O’Malley turns 25 (If you have a sports birthday you’d like for us to remember contact me at the address below) Contact Joe at joe@midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:P.M.) at www.midvalleyradio.net
While we love prep sports and everything about prep sports, the pic above is what really counts. Family, friends, and graduates coming together on the field after commencement ceremonies at Temple City High School. (Photo by Joe Torosian)
Water Polo Story The Same by Joe Torosian Monrovia
Rain, shine, or cold, the typical water polo day starts at 5:30 A.M. “The only time we stop is when there is lightening,” said Monrovia High School water polo coach Lev Bates. “When it comes to training everything is catching up to what water polo and swimming have been doing since the 1950s.” That means early mornings, two-a-day practices, Monday through Friday, and it goes year round. “If you want to get better, if you want this to carry over,” says Bates, 48, and a graduate of Muir High School, “You’re going to have to go year round. The old concept in just doing a season and expect to get better doesn’t happen anymore. The stuff we have to do to keep these guys in shape is incredible and that is why we go year round. You just can’t come into a very short high school season and expect to be ready.” Bates came to Monrovia four years ago, after living in Missoula, Montana, and established a consistency in training as well character in a difficult sport. “We have to do more. One of the aspects most people don’t realize is that we are not standing on the bottom of the pool. Imagine basketball, but take the floor away,” says Bates. “I like to call water; mud and swimming in it conditions every muscle of body, so you need to be in great shape. In water polo you are going to have somebody hanging on you.” During the summer Bates has the Wildcat program involved in two different, on going, tournaments. On Monday (boys) and Tuesday (girls) they are at Pasa-
Monrovia girls water polo team, with Coach Lev Bates. Photo courtesy of Lev Bates
dena Poly and on Thursday they go out to Chino Hills. In the past Monrovia had not had much of a summer program to keep the students involved. “We’ve grown over the last few years by numbers and development of the program,” said Bates. “Through parent and player involvement, more are becoming interested in water polo, wanting to swim and wanting to be involved in the program instead of just doing it for one season and then walk away.” In Bates first year the boys’ water polo team won two games. In his second season they improved to four wins, and six this past year. The girls finished fourth in the Rio Hondo League and made the playoffs in 2014. “I wanted to be as patient as possible, and take my time when I initially took the program. I wanted to do all of the little things knowing we’re not going to get a champion overnight.” Interesting facts most may not know about water polo is that it has elements of soccer, basketball, and hockey incorporated into it. Like basketball it has fouls, three personal fouls and you are out. It also runs offensive plays like bas-
ketball. It has goals and a goalie like soccer. It is very physical and has ejections like hockey. Players are not allowed to touch the bottom and are only allowed to use one hand. Seven players are in the water for each team, including a goalie. “I wish the fans knew how physically challenging a water polo match is,” said Bates. “In my mind it is as exciting as any of the big three sports. Once you understand what is going on under water; the grabbing and the pulling and the kicking and the wrestling for body position. The same thing happens in water that happens at a basketball game. As with most sports these days, water polo has its costs. There are club costs, high profile swimwear, and Bates shares that three quarters of his players cannot afford to join a club. “You just never know who is going to make it all the way,” said Bates. “You might think money, and for the most part yes, but you can’t tell by a body type. You don’t know, so I got to give them a shot in high school. In order of scheduling their day and time management and sharing with them they have an opportunity to go to college.”
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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson
I actually tried to jump on the bandwagon. I tried real hard. With all of the excitement being generated lately about the World Cup I tuned into the game Sunday between the United States and Portugal. Portugal even had a guy I had heard of in Christiano Ronaldo. I watched for a few minutes, saw Portugal score, (it wasn’t Ronaldo), and a few minutes later I was out. I mean out as in knocked out, sawing logs, crashed. When I woke up it was a break and I switched it back to the Dodger game. Kenley Jansen closed it out for the Dodgers so I gave soccer another shot. I started to nod off again when the U.S scored. And then with ten minutes left the Americans scored again and I’ll admit it was a pretty slick goal by Clint Dempsey. It’s not that I was really into the game but I decided to see if the U.S could hold on to the lead. They didn’t when Ronaldo made a great pass that led to a game tying goal with seconds left. And the game ended in a draw. Yeah, a draw! That’s another thing that burns me. Why was the game over? Nobody won. How does a game in the biggest tournament in the sport (World Cup is the biggest event in soccer right?) end in a tie? Overtime? Penalty kicks? Arm wrestling? Something? In a tournament game shouldn’t there be a winner and a loser? Can you imagine a March Madness game that ends in a draw? I’m sure it’s a great sport. I know people across the world love it. The players are obviously extraordinary athletes. As for me I’ll be watching the Dodgers. Hey, I tried! Speaking of the Dodgers it was a year ago Sunday that the Dodgers went on their 42-8 run. Don’t expect that to happen again but at some point shouldn’t they begin to pick it up? Did you know the Dodgers are only one of four teams this year that have not won four straight games? I don’t think you can win a division title without winning four in a row. When Clayton Kershaw is pitching like he was last Wednesday night he’s worth every penny. The best thing about Kershaw’s no hitter? Vin Scully’s call. Scully has called 19 hitters in his storied career and as usual was perfect for Kershaw’s no no. During the no hitter he put to rest the notion that mentioning the no hitter during the game can jinx it.
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From Monrovia to Arkansas to APU by Tim Peterson Glendora
“We don’t believe in superstition,” Scully said on the air. “Our job is to give information.” Well said. Here’s a great idea to get more people to watch soccer. It would immediately make the game more interesting. Have Vinny call all of the games. That's my principle. Tim can be reached at tim@ midvalleysports.com or on Twitter @tspeterson 40.
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Former Monrovia standout Anthony Craft has transferred from Arkansas Pine Bluff to Azusa Pacific, his father Anthony Craft Sr. confirmed. Craft played on the three straight CIF Mid-Valley Division championships for Monrovia from 2010 to 2012. He graduated in 2013 and went on to play at Arkansas Pine Bluff. As a Wildcat, Craft starred at cornerback and wide receiver. In 2012, his senior season, he caught 41 passes for 682 yards and eight touchdowns and also had 55 total tackles and had two interceptions. Craft decided to transfer to APU after coaching staff changes at Arkansas Pine Bluff.
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Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Engineering Students Take to the Sky by Anne Donofrio-Holter Montebello
Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary (CSHM) Engineering Club students took to the sky as they flew the school's first radio-controlled drone over the campus grounds. About the size of a model airplane, with four rotary helicopter-like blades and a camera, students, along with teacher Tim Marklevitz, followed the drone on foot as it soared overhead filming a student barbeque taking place on campus. "Former principal David Chambers saw an admissions video for a school that featured aerial shots of the campus," said Trevor Jackson, teacher and Engineering Club advisor. "He wanted to try a similar project at CSHM and thought the engineering club would be a great group to try it." Approximately six of the club's members, mainly women, took on the project which involved building the drone from a kit. "I think the students were a little surprised at how easy
a time they had assembling and programming the drone, and equally surprised at how difficult the actual job of flying it and getting quality film was," said Jackson. "It was somewhat difficult at first to fly, but once you got the hang of it, it became really fun," said senior Briana Mercuri. "Taking off is probably the hardest part," added senior Olympia Miranda. According to Jackson, after spending quite a bit of time learning to fly and control the drone, the students eventually swapped out the built-in camera that came in
the kit with a GoPro camera "to reduce some of the jumpiness we got from the drone being blown around in the wind." The drone has three batteries with about 20 minutes of fly time per charge. While the drone can soar to 1,000 feet, according to Jackson, that height is not recommended as you risk loss of contact with the drone and "bad things can happen." "Drones are currently unregulated, but they recommend staying under 700 feet," he added. While future uses for the drone are still under consid-
eration, one of Marklevitz's students, Aleceya Perez, used some of the footage for a graduation video highlight-
tion videos for the school," said Jackson. "One idea is to shoot a full tour of the campus with both overhead
ing the school year. "We are going to be shooting some footage that we can hopefully use in promo-
and ground-level shots to use on our website."
2nd Quarter Construction Update – 2014
Southern California Edison’s Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Segments 6 – 9 & 11
Project Update – Southern California Edison (SCE) contractors are continuing construction-related activities along portions of Segments 4 – 11 of the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP). Upon completion, the project will provide added capacity to deliver enough power from renewable and other generators to power three million homes, helping enhance electricity reliability in the region and help meet California’s renewable energy goals. Construction Activities – Upgrades to the electrical system during the next three months will include the following: (Please note construction schedule is tentative and may change depending on weather and other factors)
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Pico Rivera (south of 60 Fwy / west of 605 Fwy) Hacienda Heights (north of Turnbull Canyon) La Habra Heights (several locations east of Hacienda Blvd, north of Powder Canyon, and west of Fullerton Rd) Additional areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County, including Sanitation District and Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority Installation of aviation lights and marker balls Pico Rivera (south of 60 Fwy / west of 605 Fwy) Industry (south of 60 Fwy / east of 605 Fwy) Hacienda Heights and La Habra Heights (several locations between Hacienda Hills (south) and east of Powder Canyon) Additional areas of unincorporated Los Angeles County, including Sanitation District and Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority
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Access road improvements and work site development (11C) Demolition of existing electrical transmission wires (conductor), structures (towers)and foundations (11C) Installation of foundations for new electrical transmission structures, including site preparation (11C) Assembly and installation of new electrical transmission structures utilizing both conventional equipment and helicopters (11C) Installation of new electrical transmission wires (11C) Major construction is complete on Segment 11A, 11B & 11D (between La Canada-Flintridge and Monterey Park)
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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of INEZ H. WARD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAWRENCE C. WARD, in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAWRENCE C. WARD,be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 7, 2014 at 10:30 AM in Dept. 9 and located at 111 North Hill Street, Room 109., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decendent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: ANTHONY D. JOHNSTON, BERLINER COHEN ESQ. ATTORNEY AT LAW SBN: 244282 1130 12th Street, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95354 (209)576-1197 06/11/14, 06/18/14, 06/25/2014,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 745245CA Loan No. XXXXXX2166 Title Order No. 100726103-CA-MAI ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-23-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-16-2014 at 11:00 A.M., ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-31-2007, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20070205000, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: EUGENIA JAVANA CATALAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $658,591.53 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 11413 ELLIOTT AVENUE EL MONTE, CA 91732 APN Number: 8105-011103 Legal Description: LOT 3 OF TRACT NO. 60167, IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1297, PAGES 70 THROUGH 72 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY AND AS SHOWN ON CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JUNE 16, 2005 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 05-1410293, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee,
trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-13-2014 ALAW, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www.servicelinkASAP.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting. com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280-2832 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, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. 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. A-4466190 06/25/2014, 07/02/2014, 07/09/2014 MID VALLEY NEWS
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City of El Monte City Council Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno – (626) 258-8626
Pursuant to law, the City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held regarding: ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION:
Tentative Tract Map No. 72264
REQUEST:
A public hearing regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 72264 to allow the creation of a Planned Residential Development (PRD) subdivision consisting of nine (9) residential lots and one (1) common interest lot. This request is made pursuant to Chapter 16.10 (Tentative Tract Map) of the El Monte Municipal Code. The project site has a total of 77,314 square feet of land area. The zoning classification of the property is R-1B (One Family Dwelling) and the General Plan land use designation is Low Density Residential. The public hearing is to also affirm the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 07-14 and an Affordable Housing Bonus Density with Concessions.
PROPERTY LOCATION:
2231 Parkway Avenue (APN No. 8108-023-007, 8108-023-008, 8108-023-021, 8108-023-022) (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division)
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Parkway Court LLC 135 N. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, Ca 91755
PROPERTY OWNER:
Parkway Court LLC 135 N. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, Ca 91755
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Categorical Exemption (Section 15332 - Class 32: In-Fill Development Projects)
DATE AND HOUR:
Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF HEARING:
El Monte City Hall; City Hall East – City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California
Persons wishing to comment on the items under consideration or the environmental documentation may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. If you challenge the decision of the City Council, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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Tango, Evita and a Sea Rebel Dwain Crum “The Sea Rebel”, was born in Pasadena, CA and a lifelong resident of Rosemead, CA. Retired after 29 years as a history teacher at Rosemead High School. Dwain is fulfilling a lifelong dream of traveling around the world.
From Ilhabela, Brazil the Crown Princess sailed for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina is the eighthlargest country in the world, the second largest in Latin America and the world's largest Spanish-speaking nation (Brazil is the only Latin American country larger than Argentina). My ship, the Crown Princess, would be stopping in two
very different Argentine ports, Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. Buenos Aires is the home of the Tango. It is also one of the 20 largest cities in the world. It is the most visited city in South America (ahead of Rio de Janeiro). It is safe to say that when most people think of Buenos Aires they think of two things, Evita and the Tango. While the real Evita (Eva Peron) is long gone, her memory still resonates with the people of today. It is interesting that in a city literally covered with statues dedicated to figures involved with the history of Argentina, it is Maria
Eva Duarte de Peron (May 7, 1919-July 26, 1952) the second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron, who is the most remembered. It is the musical with Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice that makes this so. The album was released in 1976 and the first West End production was in 1978. The musical Evita first played on Broadway
in 1979. The film version came out in 1996 with Madonna controversially playing the title role (personally I thought she did a very good job). Like almost every tourist who visits Buenos Aires, I went to see Evita's grave at the Cementerio de la Recoleta (I was not alone). If the Eiffel Tower is the most photographed picture on TripAdvisor (which it is), Evita's grave must surely rank up there as well. I found it interesting to know that due to the political situation in Argentina at the time, Evita's body was spirited out of the country and she was buried secretly in Milan, Italy for 16 years. The full story of
the travels of her remains after her death is an interesting one, but not one that I want to take up here. The dance known as the Tango comes from the Latin meaning "touch." There is a lot of "touching" in Tango. Primarily associated with Argentina, the dance originated in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo (which is in Uruguay). Just as the people from Luxembourg say they make better waffles than the Belgians, the Uruguayans say they are better Tango dancers than the Argentines. I'll remain neutral on that. I did see a wonderful tango show in Buenos Aires as well as one in Uruguay, also there were several performed on the ship. My one conclusion was that I would never be able to perform the Tango (two left feet). Following Buenos Aires, the other Argentine port that the Crown Princess visited was Ushuaia. Located at the bottom of South America, the place is billed as the bottom of the world. Everything there is called the southernmost in the world and for the most part it is. For example, I took a train ride on the southernmost railroad in the world (Southern Fuegian Railway) and bought a postcard at the world's southernmost post office (located in Tierra del Fuego National Park). Prior to stopping in Ushuaia, and following our visit to Buenos Aires, the Crown Princess stopped in Uruguay. Uruguay, the birthplace of my grandfather Carlo Cravea. My Photo blog is - http:// searebelcolon.tumblr.com You can also find me on Facebook, Yelp and TripAdvisor
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Grab your market basket and visit the San Gabriel Farmers’ Market at Vincent Lugo Park located at the corner of Wells and Ramona Streets. Sterling Farmers Markets, which produces farmers' markets in several local cities, will operate the event. The market will kick off was Thursday, April 3 with a ribbon. San Gabriel's first farmers' market in a decade will be held weekly on Thursdays from 4 – 8:00 p.m., April 3 through September 25.
Each week you can expect to find certified growers, artisan foods and desserts and hot food.
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