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Vol. 52, No.28

Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966

July 23, 2014

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Mountain View School District Student Journalists Learn Perseverance is Essential

by Michele Earle El Monte

With World Cup soccer fever in high gear, students in Mountain View School District’s 2014 Summer Journalism Program scored a hat-trick as they learned about the world of journalism, researched soccer and World Cup news, and realized the importance of perseverance.

The young journalists not

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only learned writing and interviewing skills, they also learned that great works on the soccer field and in life are performed not by strength, but by perseverance.

This year’s Summer Journalism Program included news teams from Payne, Parkview, La Primaria and Voorhis Elementary Schools who worked diligently for 11 days researching, interviewing, writing and editing their articles.

A highlight of the program was the field trip to the StubHub Center Stadium, the home of Major League Soccer team, the L.A. Galaxy. Students were treated to a tour of the stadium, including the Gal-

A student journalist enjoys reading the articles in the program’s publication, The Mountain View Voices.

axy locker room, the press box, the press room, and the field. The exceptional StubHub staff members

made the experience truly unforgettable for the young journalists, many who are avid soccer fans.

“We greatly appreciate Kevin Chavarria and the staff at the StubHub Center for an amazing tour,”

Summer Journalism Program continued on page 4

8th Graders Head to College for Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

by Michele Earle El Monte

Several Mountain View School District eighth grade students got a glimpse of college courses as participants in Rio Hondo College’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy. The academy’s purpose is to expose middle school students to careers in the Energy & Utilities, Information Technology and Transportation industry sectors, as well as opportunities in higher education.

All classes address applied mathematics and science involved in the selected fields.

According to Mike Slavich, Rio Hondo’s Dean of Career and Technical Education-Instructional Operations, the United States doesn’t generate enough people in science, technology and engineering, therefore, the academy’s concept

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The public is invited to bring a lawn chair and cozy up for a picnic and evening of music and family fun under the shade of the trees at Westminster Gardens, 1420 Santo Domingo Ave. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Cop Bop will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available.

Parking is free.

In what is being billed as the “world’s first linear music festival,” Cow Bop and dozens of other bands will be traveling and perform-

ing in towns along Historic Route 66 over a two-week period beginning in Chicago on July 25 and concluding at the Santa Monica Pier on Aug. 9. The tour is sponsored by Rifftime, a new online music community, created to provide musicians and bands with a wide array of technological support for promotion and sales.

Many of the concerts will be streamed on the Rifftime website (route66.rifftime. com). There will even be a digital tip jar for a favorite band.

Westminster Gardens is sponsoring the concert on Aug. 7 in conjunction with the Duarte Community Coordinating Council and the City of Duarte.

For more information, call (626) 357-4151.

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Around Town

by Mavis Hansen What a wonderful week of beautiful California weather….. cool evenings, just perfect for a walk, and of course the days that are just great for fun outdoor activities.

A reminder that Sunday, July 27, 2014 is “Parents Day.” Congratulations to the EL MONTE FILLIES ALLSTAR SOFTBALL TEAM who participated in the State Softball Championship Tournament in Palmdale this past weekend. The team of 14 local girls, ages 12 thru 14, recently took a second place at the Northern League District Championship in La Habra, allowing them to advance to the State Championships. We will keep our fingers crossed !!!

“All good things come to an end.” An old saying brought to mind by the notice that the El Monte Parks and Recreation’s Free Summer Program at city parks ended on July 24th. Continuing until August 8, 2014, Mondays through Fridays is the free lunch program offered at the Park sites of Arceo, Gibson, Mariposa, Lambert, Mountain View and Zamora Parks and at Cogswell School. For further information, please phone: 626-580-2200.

Another great activity to participate in, for the very young to the many senior citizens are the programs that the El Monte Aquatic Center provides that the whole family can enjoy. The “Learn to Swim Program” features classes for ages 6 months and up and is great for all swimming levels. The program runs through August 30, 2014.

The Aquatic Center follows the American Red Cross Learn-to-swim standards.

Other programs available this summer include Lap Swimming, Senior Lap and Exercise Program, Aeroquatics, Learn to Dive Lessons, Sharks Aquatics Clubs and Arrow Dive Club. Summer recreation swim in the outdoor pool will take place until August 30, 2014. Recreation swim is offered Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p. A teen Splashtacular from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. will be offered on September 5, 2014.

The El Monte Aquatic Center is located at 11001 Mildred Street, El Monte. For further information please phone: 626-580-2213 or www. elmonteca.gov.

For the gardeners in our midst or those interested, the 50th Annual FERN and EXOTIC PLANT SHOW and SALE will be held at the Los

Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For further information contact the Los Angeles International Fern Society at www. laifs.org or phone: 562-3285604.

SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL will welcome students, ages 14 through 18 to participate in the 2014 Annual Youth Leadership Summit at the 58th Annual Conference in San Jose from July 31st through August 2nd. The summit is designed to engage youth in the Sister Cities International network while exposing them to important global challenges and the ways in which different national experiences drive international cooperation on critical issues. Participants will be conducting a simulation of the G20 Summit, which is the premier forum for international economic development that promotes open and constructive discussion between industrial and emerging market countries on key issues related to global economic stability. Student participants will represent the countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States of America. Information and registration online at www.SisterCitiesConference. org.

A memorable evening of magical music, in the beautiful outdoor San Gabriel Mission Playhouse “Grapevine” will be held on Saturday, August 9th at 7:30 p.m. The playhouse is located at 320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Tickets are $35.00.

Phone: 626-272-2460 or Email: sgvmtboxoffice@ earthlink.com .

If you would be interested in attending a musical (indoors) this Thursday, July 24th the world famous Rodger and Hammerstein’s beloved “Oklahoma” will be presented at the Covina Center for the Performing Arts, 104 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina. Tickets are $35.00 and may be purchased/reserved by phone: 626-441-6231. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m.

This is a fun fundraiser for Covina DVAC (Domestic Violence Action Coalition) who supports shelters and facilities in the San Gabriel valley.

We are so fortunate to live where we have so many opportunities to please ourselves and to be able to attend fun activities. Have a marvelous day.

See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN

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EMUHSD Honored by College Board at Philadelphia Conference

by Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte

The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) was honored at the College Board’s annual AP (Advanced Placement) Conference held last week in Philadelphia for being selected by the organization as the Nation’s Medium-Sized AP District of the Year.

“The College Board is proud to recognize the students, faculty, and administrators of the El Monte Union High School District for their innovation and

commitment to excellence and equity,” said College Board President David Coleman. “Increasing access to AP coursework while simultaneously increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher is the ideal scenario for a district’s AP program, indicating that the district is successfully preparing a larger array of its students for the rigor of AP and college studies.”

“Words can’t describe the pride I feel for the

outstanding work our district has done in making AP courses available to all our students while supporting them to ensure their success,” said EMUHSD Board of Trustees President MariaElena Talamantes. “It has been an honor to be a part of the team receiving this award. I look forward to the new opportunities working with the College Board will provide for our students and teachers.”

EMUHSD Honored continued on page 10

WEBB'S RULES SALT RIVER TUBING

by Eugene R. Webb

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August 19, 2006 to Mesa, Arizona we went; To go tubing we were hell bent.

We wanted to be adventurous and have some fun; So we floated down the Salt River under the sun.

The Salt River Tubing is known as the world’s best; Just lay back relax and let the river do the rest.

However, you can cry, kick, scream, holler or cough; But there’s only two spots that you can get off.

The entire trip took us four and half hours or so; For there were times we moved rather slow.

I recommend getting out at “Bridge Number Two”; Otherwise, you’ll think you’ll never get through.

As weekend tubers we didn’t get there any too soon; And it was one beautiful lazy sunny afternoon.

Getting a sun burn we all had a good notion; So most of us greased up with water-proof lotion.

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We covered up, so we wouldn’t get a sun tan; Aileen, myself, Jill, Gail, (the twins) Steve and Dan. The weather couldn’t have been any better; And we all were able to stick close together.

I must tell you that I have a real hunch; That Aileen and I was the oldest in the bunch.

Thousands floating on the river was a sight to see; Aileen hung on to my shorts and wouldn’t let go of me.

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said Angelica SifuentesDonoso, MVSD’s Journalism Program Coordinator.

“Kevin’s charismatic way of guiding our students really made it a special experience.”

To gather information for their articles, in addition

gram supports the District’s English Learners, providing learning opportunities in specific speaking, reading, listening and writing skills.

By exploring journalism as a profession, the students learn and practice their oral academic language through

Payne Highlights journalists take a seat in the Press Box at the StubHub Center.

to Chavarria the students interviewed L.A. Galaxy staff members, Vicky Mercado, Communications Specialist; Adam Serrano, a reporter for the Galaxy Insider; and Jocelyn Papciak, Account Executive for Group Sales. Providing great inspiration on the importance of perseverance, the journalists also interviewed members of the El Monte community including Jesus Rojas, El Monte Police Officer; Andrew Aguilar, recent Stanford University graduate; Adam Carranza, MVSD Board of Education Member and Researcher at USC; Elijah

the experience of being a reporter, becoming very skilled in interviewing and note taking. They explore informational text while drafting articles and learn to construct paragraphs full of great details and quotes, and also edit their work.

“The students were great this summer session and really grasped the journalism concepts,” said Yeisy Perez, instructor for the Payne Highlights news team. “They related to the World Cup theme and their passion for soccer and the excitement of the World Cup really came through in their writing.”

MVSD’s Summer Journalism Program students went on a field trip to the StubHub Center to conduct research and interviews with staff members for the L.A. Galaxy.

Donoso, soccer player for the Foothill Storm; Luis Aguilar, Business Owner; and Jessica Valles, a Tae Kwan Do champion.

“We are so grateful to our community members who allowed our young reporters to interview them,” said Sifuentes-Donoso. “They are former students from our District and from the El Monte community and serve as exceptional role models for our students.

They truly showed that by persevering you can achieve your dreams.”

In its second year, MVSD’s Journalism Pro-

Culminating their summer experience as journalists, the students were proud to create The Mountain View Voices a publication full of their articles and photos, and they participated in a celebration with their parents and families that provided a mini World Cup experience.

MVSD’s Journalism program is made possible through the partnership of the Weingart Foundation and Loyola Marymount University.

July 23, 2014

Car Culture Corner A Cool Night Under The Lights

by Andrew Paul Bettridge Irwindale

It was family night at Irwindale Speedway where kids under 12 got in free with the crowd pleasing dollar hot dogs. Saturday night’s races brought out an even larger crowd, with 3 generations of the Gilliland Family racing under the lights once again. David Gilliland started off his racing in late models and super late models in 1999 when the track first opened its gates. Coming into the main

event of the night, the Super Late Models 75-Lap race, the Gillian Family of Butch, David, and Todd were ready to roll out onto this track once again. David, who is the well-known NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver, was knocked out on lap 30 when he and Ryan Partridge got tangled up going into turn 1. Into the last few laps, Todd Gilliland pushed his way into 3rd and held on to take a podium spot at the

age of 14.

In the Lucas Oil Late Models, Toni McCray took home another double win night in both late model races. The next night of racing follows up on August 2nd for San Gabriel Valley Night, presented by Beacon Media featuring 2 Lucas Oil Late Model races, SRL S-2, Pick Your Park Super Late Models, Mini Stocks, Skid Plates, and Super Stocks.

photos by Andrew Paul Bettridge

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‘Time Jockey’

by Joe Castillo

Temple City Library Programs July 2014

by Grace Yang Temple City

Matt Castillo, former columnist for the Mid Valley News, passed away July 1 from undetermined causes as of this writing. Matt was a 2010 graduate of Temple City High School and was expected to enroll in courses at California State University, Northridge this fall. Matt is survived by his father,

Joe, his mother Lupe and his brother Joey, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives.

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Children Programs English Chinese Bilingual Storytime, every Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Baby Bounce Storytime, every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.

Toddler Storytime, every Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Pajama Storytime, every Thursday, 7-7:30 p.m.

Family Place Playtime, every Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Handprints Art, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 2 Animal Art: Duct Tape Lanyards, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 9 Overnight Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 16

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is to get students thinking and exploring careers in science, technology, engineering and math at an early age.

During their time at Rio Hondo, students worked in teams doing hands-on and contextualized activities to develop projects within three California Industry Sectors.

Each activity was facilitated by college faculty assisted by current college students.

During the first week of the CTE academy, students learned about gas engines, electric motors, auto maintenance, auto body work and circuit boards. Classes in crystal radios, solid

rockets, and biofuels were also offered. Additionally, participants in the academy attended a college/career orientation session including a tour of Rio Hondo’s campus and a question and answer session with a student panel.

Animal Art: Craft Stick Bird Feeders, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 23 Animal Art: Beaded Animal Charms, 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 Teen Programs Root Beer Tasting, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 10 Teen Advisory Board, 4 p.m., Saturday, July 12 Teen Game Day, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 17 Teen Book Club, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 24 Vase Painting, 4 p.m., Thursday, July 31

Wednesday/Friday, 3:304:30 p.m.

Neighborhood Produce Exchange, Every Wednesday, June 18 – August 27, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Book a Librarian: Basic Computer Skills, 10-11 a.m., Thursday, July 3 Jewelry Making Workshop, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, July 12 Bath Salts & Fizzies, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, July 19 Bingo Game, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Friday, July 25 Map Weaving, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, July 26

Adult Programs Citizenship Class, every

Intermittent Park, Street and Freeway Closures and Helicopter Activity

by Karen Herrera Duarte

As Southern California occur on July 21 and 22nd Edison wraps up its close and again on July 26th. to four year segment of the During the project’s Tehachapi Renewable Transentirety, there will also be mission Project (TRTP) periods of brief traffic interin Duarte, residents will ruptions and street/freeway experience some intermitclosures on Royal Oaks tent park, street and freeway Dr., Hacienda Dr., Encanto closures with helicopter Parkway, Huntington Drive activity. and the 210 freeway as well.

Beginning July 21 and Periodic traffic interruptions continuing through August will be typically three to five 8, 2014, project crews will minutes in length. Edison be installing new wires on has filed a traffic plan with the existing transmission the City utilizing a variety of towers in the utility easetraffic control measures inment within the Edison cluding signs and crewmemproperty/easement between bers carrying flags. Note: Tocino Drive and Greenbank Intermittent closures on the Avenue, within Hacienda 210-freeway will occur bePark and the Rancho Duarte tween 5:00 am and 9:00 am Golf Course to south of the on Sunday, July 27th only.

210 freeway in Irwindale.

This is being done as part The anticipated construction of the final phase of work hours during the project will for Edison’s Tehachapi typically be from 7:00 am to Renewable Transmission 7:00 pm., Monday through Project. Once completed in Saturday.

2015, the project will deliver During this time, residents electricity from wind energy can expect to see from time generators in Kern County to time a small helicopter south through Los Angeles that will be used to position County and east to San Berequipment and personnel nardino County to help meet throughout the project area.

California’s 20% renewable Increased noise can be anenergy goals. ticipated due to the helicopEdison has been informing ter’s hovering activities. the community in a variety Hacienda Park will also of ways about the project be closed completely during through mailings and doorworking hours on July 23 to-door outreach. In addithrough the 25th and then tion, there is also a link on again from July 27 to the the sce.com/trtp website that 30th. Intermittent Helicopter Activity continued on page 9 park closures will

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What's in the Stars??

ARIES Situations regarding love and romance are likely to get much heavier and more intense now, Aries.

TAURUS The love and romance department should be going pretty well for you now, Taurus.

GEMINI Your incredible passion and creativity are taking center stage, Gemini. It’s also quite possible that there’s a great restlessness within you egging you on to take things to the next level.

PREDATORS

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CANCER You may be feeling a bit reserved today, Cancer, especially when it comes to issues involving love and romance.

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LEO Reclaim control of things that might be holding you back now, Leo.

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VIRGO Be selective when it comes to expressing your passion today, Virgo. Remember that less is more.

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LIBRA In general, your spirit is upbeat, freedom loving, and adventurous, Libra.

Today, however, you might find that it’s a bit more intense and possibly somber, especially when it comes to romantic issues.

SCORPIO It’s important for you not to overanalyze every little detail of your situation now, Scorpio, especially when it comes to love and romance issues.

SAGITTARIUS When it comes to love and romance, you may find yourself in a bit of a pickle, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN Your romantic, sensitive nature comes alive today, Capricorn, and you may find yourself searching for the security of a close lover.

AQUARIUS Tension in your romantic life is apt to well up today, Aquarius.

PISCES You could be feeling the pressure of time now, Pisces. At this point in your life you may be more aware than ever of your limited time left on this planet.

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Joe T.’s Scoreboar d

By Joe Torosian

Dodgers and Giants Tied For First As of Monday morning this week, the Dodgers and Giants are tied for first in the National League West. So which team takes the prize in one of baseball’s greatest rivalries?

The Giants have to pray that their pitching holds up and the staff doesn’t run out of gas.

The Dodgers have an easier road...just avoid St. Louis Cardinals pitching.

Not actually the pitches that cross the plate into the catcher’s glove, but the pitches smashing into their players bodies. Both Yasiel Puig and Hanley Ramirez were battered by Cardinals pitching.

Kind of makes you wonder what a post-season affair might look like between the Cards and Dodgers.

Lakers Take Booze Cruise While the recent Los Angeles Lakers season might be cause to bend the elbow, the signing of former Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer is a good thing. While Boozer is aging and his game is feeling the serious pull of gravity, he only cost the team 3.25-million. Not a bad deal.

Now if they can find a way to take back the 30-million dollar deal they gave a broken down Kobe Bryant.

Dead Period Let me explain what that means for the non-football fan. Dead period is a three week stretch CIF requires of all athletic teams to observe prior to the start of a season.

There are no official practices, workouts, or contact between coaches and team.

You’ll often hear coaches use expressions like: “We’re dead right now.” Or you might hear this: “We drop dead after Saturday’s throw.”

While most fans would feel this way after, during, or before a trip to the DMV, rest assured these coaches have not died, nor are they plotting the death of their team, but only observing the mandatory three-week dead period.

Happy Birthday this week to: 7/23: Former Temple City quarterback Mark Payne turns 29.

7/25: Former El Monte lineman Joe Rodriguez turns 50.

7/26: Former Temple City tight end Zak Brannon turns 29.

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7/26: Former Arcadia wide receiver Ryan Rutherford turns 26.

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

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“Skip” is Always There

by Tim Peterson El Monte

We hear a lot about the pitcher that threw the no hitter and the player that hit the game winning home run.

The slick fielding shortstop that turned a couple of double plays and the outfielder that made a sliding catch got their share of ink as well.

Other times we hear about the coach that led the team to the championship or the team mom that brought the post game pizza. Well, at Temple City’s Live Oak Park, Skip Pearring is none of those. Who is Skip Pearring? He’s just there. He’s always there.

It started nearly 20 years ago when his granddaughter Brittany played softball in the Minors Division at Live Oak at Temple City American. Skip started attending games there and basically never left.

Brittany is 23 now and yet Skip is still there. What exactly does Skip do? Well that depends on who you talk to. At various times he has run the 50-50 fundraiser, announced games, kept score and helped prepare the field. But maybe the most important thing Skip did was lend support to the players.

He was always there supporting the players.

“What did he do? Let me think,” said Linda Hardwick whose daughter Kelsey played at TCA years ago.

“What didn’t he do? He was just always there. It seemed like he did whatever needed to be done. He was just always at the park helping. If you were a part of TCA softball then you knew Skip.”

Skip is known as simply that – “Skip.” A few people had to think when asked his last name. “He’s just Skip,” said a former softball mom.

“At the park he was just Skip. Whenever you needed

something you just asked Skip.”

“I was just so impressed and thankful the way Skip always treated my daughter Natalie. He was always good to her when she played softball there,” said Jim Saxon whose daughter is now in college. “It was funny he used to take the girls TPing (toilet papering people’s houses), and Natalie and the girls used to have a blast. He was just a great example.”

Pearring has other loves as well. He’s a big local sports fan – high school and other wise. He’s a huge Dodger fan and for years had season tickets to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings winning two Stanley Cups in the last three years has sent in Skip into a proverbial seventh heaven.

Of course Skip having Kings season tickets was also beneficial to those that knew him. Pearring had no problem passing on those tickets to others when he was unable to go. Saxon and yours truly took in a few games at Staples courtesy of Mr. Pearring.

“Maybe the most generous, kind men I’ve ever met,” said Saxon.

Although Skip’s love of sports was well known, Live Oak Park and girls’ softball was number one in his heart.

“I think his honesty is what stands out to me,” said Mike Wintercorn, whose daughter Angel played softball at TCA. “He taught that to my daughter and she’s still that way today. I have a great “Skip” story. Whenever somebody at the park would retrieve a foul ball they would return it to Skip and he would give them a quarter. Well one day Angel found a necklace and of course she thought to return

it to Skip. He announced over the loudspeaker that if anybody lost a necklace he had it in the booth. When nobody ever claimed it by the end of the game he gave it to Angel and she still has it to this day,” explained Wintercorn. “One day Angel found a five dollar bill and returned it to the teacher at school. The teacher was shocked but that is what she learned from Skip.”

Wintercorn’s story was only one of several that were told at a party for Skip on Saturday afternoon. Angel learned something from Skip. We all learned something from Skip. Honesty, dedication, kindness, gentleness, generosity, and most of all support are just some of the traits that Skip shows.

Skip had this special ability of simply ‘being there.” “I never remember him without a smile or a willingness to help. He was just always… there,” said Hardwick.

Skip is known for his love of the restaurant Taco Lita on Duarte Road and for his love of helping the girls TP houses. Saturday friends and family presented him with the “Golden Toilet Paper Award” as laughs were shared all around.

As Skip has always been there for others it’s now time to be there for him. A medical diagnosis in the last year has changed his life.

Although he is receiving treatment, it’s a battle that will be tough for Skip to fight. But make no mistake, he’ll fight it. Saturday he never stopped smiling as well wishers came by to see him.

About a month ago I stopped by Live Oak Park to catch a little bit of a high school all-star softball game.

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Family and friends from Temple City American softball gather around Skip Pearring (center holding dog) to show support as he battles cancer. Photo by Joe Torosian

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The Peterson Principle

By Tim Peterson

I’m hearing a lot of good things out of Covina. They have a quarterback and although Joe Benavidez is not the returning starter, he’s looked great in the summer.

All of the key skill players other than QB Darren Torres are back for the Colts.

The marquee guy is Pernell Smalley (1049 yards rushing) but Eric Williams (339 yards receiving) and Dorian Robinson are expected to play key roles. In the reconfigured Valle Vista Covina could finish second.

Coming off of a 4-6 season, the Colts have something to prove.

While everybody likes San Dimas (how could you not?) Northview is the team the Colts have to beat to take the second spot. The Vikings have a freshman quarterback in Steven Comstock that HC Marcel Perez is really high on. Looking at his size and the way he steps back and throws it’s hard to believe he’s a freshman.

“He’s our guy right now.

He’s making all the throws,” Perez said Thursday at a workout.

The Vikings are still basking in the glow of an 8-3 year and want to take the next step. Christeon Blackmon (803 yards rushing) is back along with receiver Nicholas Ybarra.

With Pomona now doing business in the Miramonte, those are the top three teams in the Valle Vista. No I’m not discounting the other three, but I don’t think Rowland is there yet and Wilson and Nogales just settled their coaching issues last week.

Speaking of the Miramonte, I don’t know anything about OC Jerry Urias leaving Bassett. I talked to him last week and all systems are go with the Olympians. By the way with Garey, Ganesha and La Puente as the other three teams in league doesn’t Bassett have a legitimate shot at a playoff spot?

We keep getting asked about San Gabriel. I saw them last week at Arroyo.

How did they look? Let’s just say it might be a landmark year for Keppel. If the Aztecs don’t win an Almont League game this year it will be a major upset.

No shot at the Matadors but this is going to take time folks. When Joe Ledesma walked in the cupboard wasn’t exactly full. Due to departures, lack of participation and coaching changes, SG hasn’t had a JV team in two years. Their quarterback Anthony Gutierrez is returning but after him the Mats are short on experience.

“We have mostly freshman and sophomores. We’re really young,” Ledesma

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And who came up to greet me? - None other than Mr. Live Oak- Skip Pearring. Although he had been through several rounds of treatment already, that wasn’t his concern. His concern was

July 23, 2014 for me.

“How are you doing?”

Skip said. “Really how are you doing?”

“I’m fine,” I replied.

“How are you?”

“Me? I’m great. I’m al-

ways great,” Skip said.

Yes you are great Skip.

And you’re always “there.”

Now it’s time for us to be “there” for you.

Last Throw at Arroyo

by Tim Peterson El Monte

said. “It’s going to be a process.

It’s been awhile since the days of Keith Jones and Jude Oliva. For San Gabriel, it’s almost like completely starting over.

Montebello has to be the favorite right? Schurr and Bell Gardens will have their usual say but the Oilers look “the dude” in the Almont.

When you look at the three of the leagues in the Northwest one would wonder why in the name of the CIF Southern Section are we covering this Division.

But when you look at the other two- the Prep and the Olympic - how can we not.

Not covering the Northwest would mean ignoring schools like Whittier Christian, Maranatha, Village Christian and Rio Hondo Prep. Sorry, can’t do it. Although if you know anybody willing to drive up to Santa Maria or Nipomo to get us a score, let us know.

Just to refresh we’ll be covering the Mid-Valley, Southeast, Central and Northwest in 2014. We’ve added one Division – the Central. Why? Because that’s where Monrovia, Temple City, San Marino and the rest of the Rio Hondo reside.

That’s my principle.

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

Whittier Christian, Northview, and San Gabriel joined Arroyo for one last throw Thursday before the dead period begins for the next few weeks.

“We’re out of here for the next 21 days after Saturday.

I already have my vacation planned,” said Arroyo HC

Jim Singiser.

Arroyo quarterback Chaz Miller just keeps improving. How can you not when you throw it as much as Arroyo does? The Knights have key skill players too that will contribute this year like Gabriel Gomez, Randy Amezcua and David Cotero.

At San Gabriel, the story is a little bit different.

“We haven’t had a JV team for the last two years and it shows. It’s going to be a long process,” said first year San Gabriel Coach Joe Ledesma. “We’re young. We have mostly freshman and sophomores.”

El Monte Girls Volleyball past and present. The current team is in the center with pink shirts, alumni surround them. Photo courtesy of Kendra Navarro

Monrovia Wins SGV Shootout

by Tim Peterson El Monte

Monrovia beat Buena Park 27-15 in the Final to win

the SGV Shootout Saturday at Arroyo High School.

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Metro News Corner

Century/Aviation Intersection Closure

Foothill Goldline Update: Metro’s SRTP Goes to the Board

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SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Plan Ahead During “Century Crunch” July 25–28 The intersection of Century and Aviation boulevards will be closed near the approach to LAX July 25–28.

The closure is prompted by bridge demolition to make way for a new station on Metro Rail’s Crenshaw/LAX line. For detours and alternate routes, go to metro.net/crenshaw.

Rider Relief Coupons Help You Save Are you eligible for a lower fare? Rider Relief monthly coupons can save you up to $10 on your weekly or monthly transit pass. Find out if you qualify and how to sign up at metro.net/riderrelief.

Metro Lost & Found in New Location The Metro Lost & Found has moved to a site across the street from Heritage Square Station.

The Metro Wilshire Customer Center has also moved outside the Wilshire/Vermont Station entrance. Details at metro.net/customercenters.

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Street Closures in E=ect for Gold Line Construction Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte and Azusa are experiencing short-term partial street closures this month for Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension construction. The 11.5-mile project extends the Gold Line to Azusa. Details at foothillextension.org.

In advance of Metro board consideration later this month, Metro staff has released their report on the Short Range Transportation Plan (SRTP). The staff report (attached) includes highlights of the comments received on the SRTP, as well as proposed changes to the SRTP in response to those comments. Although new language added to the SRTP states that the plan does not program “any new funds for any new projects,” in reality billions of dollars of new funding is assumed in the SRTP to accelerate completion of the Measure R transit capital program - including currently unfunded segments of certain chosen projects. The list of projects to be accelerated (Attachment E of the staff report), is included below.

The Foothill Gold Line to Claremont is not on the list.

Unfortunately, the proposed changes to the SRTP do nothing to resolve the underlying disparity which continues to exist for the Foothill Gold Line to Clare-

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Asaph Zamora fired four touchdown passes in the championship game. Receiver Octavius Spencer was huge against Buena Park and throughout the tournament.

Los Altos and Crescenta Valley rounded out the semifinal teams but agreed not to play for third place.

The “Shootout” is a seven against seven passing tournament high school football teams participate in during summer workouts. They play without the traditional helmets and pads and halt the progress of their opponent with a two-hand touch.

Host Arroyo was knocked out by Crescenta Valley and Buena Park got by Arcadia on its way to the final. Keppel surprised some people in the tournament only losing to Buena Park by three. First year Coach Steve Bogan had his Maranatha team out for the first throw of the year.

South El Monte made some

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noise early and may surprise some this year in the MVL. Scott Morrison’s La Puente Warriors went 2-2.

Helicopter Activity continued from page 5

opens to a Duarte Construction Information page where residents can view up to the minute construction updates throughout the duration of the project. Residents and businesses also have the opportunity to sign up to receive email construction alerts. For more information about the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP), please call (877) 795-8787 or visit www.sce. com/tehachapi

mont – it is the only Measure R transit capital project not assumed for completion within the SRTP. To justify this, staff has added new language to explain that the projects included for acceleration in the SRTP are “in accordance with the project priorities and funding schedules of the 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).” However, the 2009 LRTP passed with a motion

by County Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Mike Antonovich, and Director John Fasana, which specified the Foothill Gold Line to Claremont as a first priority project for new funding.

This first priority funding status has been removed from the revised SRTP, and any plan to fund completion of the project is absent.

The SRTP now advances to the Metro board, where the following should be corrected: (1) The “first priority for new funding to close any funding gaps” designation for the Foothill Gold Line to Claremont should be added

back in the SRTP; (2) The SRTP’s funding assumptions should be updated to accurately reflect completion of the Foothill Gold Line to its statute-defined endpoint of Claremont - the total cost estimate is $1.86 billion (including a $1 billion funding gap) and the expected project completion year is 2022, assuming funding is made available; and (3) The Foothill Gold Line to Claremont must be included in the list of projects to be accelerated within the SRTP timeframe, if new funding sources - like an additional or new tax - are identified.

The SRTP will be considered for approval first at the July 16th Planning and Programming Committee, and then at the board meeting on Thursday, July 24. It will also surely be discussed at a San Gabriel Valley Transportation Roundtable meeting being organized by Assemblyman Chris Holden in the City of Claremont.

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Page 10 ORDINANCE NO. 2843 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION TO:

All Interested Parties

FROM:

City of El Monte Modification Committee Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626

Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether or not the following request should be granted.

APPLICATION:

Modification Permit No. 09-14

REQUEST:

A request for a Modification Permit to reduce the parking requirement in order to permit a 450 sq. ft. of net office mezzanine space addition to an existing office building unit (650 sq. ft. gross with stairway and bathroom). The property is located in the C-3 (Regional Commercial) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.20.160 of the El Monte Municipal Code.

PROPERTY LOCATION:

12346 Valley Boulevard Suite “D” / APN: 81059-012-006 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Economic Development Department).

APPLICANT:

Chun Kit (Anthony) Foo 16103 Spalding Court Chino Hills, CA 91709

CONTACT PERSON:

Same as above.

PROPERTY OWNER:

WX Investments, LLC. 4978 Santa Anita Avenue Temple City, CA 91733

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Categorical Exemption (Class 1 – Existing Facilities)

DATE AND HOUR:

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

PLACE OF HEARING:

El Monte City Hall; City Hall West – Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

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“We are appreciative and proud of this award,” added Board of Trustees member Sal Ramirez. “It symbolizes the high quality and challenging coursework in which our students are participating and progressing. This can only lead to their future success in college and the career of their choice.”

The College Board AP Annual Conference “is the largest professional development gathering of

the Advanced Placement Program® and Pre-AP® communities, AP Coordinators, school counselors and administrators from across the United States and throughout the world.”

EMUHSD Board of Trustees Vice President Esthela Torres de Siegrist spoke very highly of the conference, its training sessions and workshops.

“As an experienced college/university professor in

Persons wishing to comment on the proposed application 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 Planning Commission, 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 Planning Commission 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 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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the U.S. And Mexico, I can state without any reservations whatsoever that the AP curriculum materials are as challenging as any I have encountered in colleges or universities,” she said. “Teacher training for AP classes is most rigorous and thorough and the AP exams demand sophisticated analyses by students.”

Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community from AP teachers, to district and school administrators, to college professors.

The College Board’s AP program enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college level studies, with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both, while still in high school.

The District was honored “for offering a broader, more diverse population of students access to the rigor of AP courses, where more minority and low income students have the opportunity to break down barriers and realize a clear path to college enrollment and completion.”

Also honored were the organization’s pick for large and small district.

“Reaching these goals indicates that these districts are successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are likely to benefit from rigorous AP coursework,” said Trevor Packer, senior vice president of Advanced Placement Program, College Board. “ “This was a great event and I could not be more proud of our students, staff, schools and district for such a great achievement. It takes hard work, teamwork and dedication for such a success to take place,” said Superintendent Nick Salerno. “This truly puts the El Monte Union High School District at the forefront of national accomplishment in college and career preparation for our students.”

“All our students come to us with some knowledge and we expand upon that knowledge to help them develop to their greatest potential,” added Siegrist. “Everyone possesses great potential and must never let anyone set limits upon them.”

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education.

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Entertainment Corner

Ringo Starr 74th Birthday Bash

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With a portion of Vine Street blocked off, a couple hundred fans gathered in front of the iconic Capitol Records building in Hollywood to celebrate the 74th birthday of former Beatles member Ringo Starr. An event that featured a throng of media all clamoring for that perfect reaction shot of Ringo famously waving his two handed “peace” sign.

And it must also be said that Mr. Starr looks like a man 20 years younger. Jumping off the stage to toss out wristbands to the press and fans alike, Ringo ran up and down the street continually filling his hands with the freebies and tossing them out to the delight of everyone in attendance. Eagles member and Ringo’s brother-in-law also serenaded Ringo with a unique rendiThis past Fourth of July weekend, the Anime Expo returned to the Los Angeles Convention Center. Vendors, artists, and cosplayers (fans in costume) gathered at this annual event produced by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation.

The expo features workshops, panels, and an exhibit hall where attendees can explore the artist alley and browse through various company booths with their latest products on display.

There was lots to do and see for those in attendance.

The following is a number of highlights from the expo: Opening Ceremony – The Opening Ceremony welcomed both Guests of Honor and attendees to Anime Expo 2014. Guests of Honor were introduced one by one to the audience and given an opportunity to give a brief speech. A tradition of the show is to have a Guest

tion of “Happy Birthday.”

He also had a little help from his friends, musicians Todd Rundgren, Joe Walsh and film director David Lynch. Ringo also used the occasion to announce a partnership with designer John Varvatos. Add the hashtag “#PEACEROCKS” to a picture of yourself waving the “peace” sign and John Varvatos will donate a dollar to The David Lynch Foundation’s Ringo Starr Peace & Love Fund” that will bring transcendental meditation to those that need it.

In the last couple of decades Ringo Starr has used his fame to help spread the message of Peace and Love across the globe. In times like these, it really is something everyone should embrace. Happy Birthday Ringo. of Honor draw in one eye of a clay doll head, which signifies the beginning and end of a journey when the remaining eye is drawn.

Exhibit Hall and Artist Alley – Attendees filled the Exhibit Hall and Artist Alley floor, browsing through new products and shopping for merchandise featuring their favorite characters.

Fan Art was also available for purchase, where besides Attack On Titan, Kill La Kill, and other anime, one could spot art relating to Teen Wolf, Marvel, and the DC Universe.

Panels – There were several informative panels at the expo: “Discussing Diversity in the Geek Community” addressed promoting diversity within the cosplay community and tackled issues regarding cosplay authenticity. The panelist spoke about incidents in which they experienced photos difficulties Sal Gomez

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while cosplaying.

The “Cosplay Is Not Consent” panel spoke about defining harassment policies at conventions, sexual harassment the panelist themselves experienced, and how it is okay to speak up if you are not comfortable in a situation. Panelists also stressed to the audience that even though they may

be dressing up in risqué character costumes, it does not give others a free pass to harass them.

The “Hollywood Turns to Anime: What Was and What’s to Come” Panel discussed how anime has inspired Hollywood and vice-versa. Mentions were made of Astro Boy, Barefoot Gen, Hayao Miyazaki,

the Wachowski brothers, The Matrix, Pacific Rim, and Speed Racer, as well as other notable works.

MYTH: Legends of Burlesque & Magic – The show, hosted by Illusionist William Draven and Miss Universe (England) pageant contestant Vixen DeVille, featured dancers and magicians who entertained the crowd with mesmerizing acts.

AMV Contest – The AMV (Anime Music Video) Contest tested the editing skills of entrants who cut video clips from select anime series to the beat of complementary music.

This year’s Anime Expo attendance reached capacity, as the event has grown even more popular through social media outlets. For more information on the next Anime Expo, visit www. anime-expo.org.

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