Mid Valley News July 27, 2016

Vol. 54, No. 29 Special Section Temple City, San Gabriel, & ROSEMEAD PAGE 5

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El Monte Unveils Seven New Transit City Buses

by Valerie Martinez El Monte

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The City of El Monte demonstrated its commitment to community access at the debut of its seven new transit buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, July 23 at the El Monte Metrolink Station.

The clean-burning compressed natural gas buses will begin service Aug. 1 for a fare $.50 and will provide local transit service Monday through Saturday within El Monte’s five color-coded routes (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Orange Routes).

The new buses will replace the current buses which have been in service since 2003.

El Monte city council and staff officials welcomed local residents to the ribboncutting ceremony by offering free trolley tokens and a chance to explore the new buses up close.

“In 2015, over half a million passengers were trans-

El Monte debuted seven new local transit service buses, all of which use clean-burning compressed natural gas, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 23 at the El Monte Metrolink Station.

Courtesy photo.

ported via El Monte’s local transit system,” said Elaine Jeng, El Monte’s Director of Public Works and Utilities.

“El Monte is growing and

it is our job to ensure that residents have reliable and efficient options to navigate our beautiful city.”

The 32’ El

Dorado National EZ Rider II transit buses seat 29 passengers, accommodate two wheelchairs and have room

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Temple City Sister Cities Association Send Students to Australia

Past or Current Resident

by Staff Writer Temple City

Temple City Sister City is proud to send our 2016 student ambassadors off to Hawkesbury,Australia as part of the the Sister City Exchange program. They departed LAX on Sunday evening at 10:30 p.m. and will return on August 20.

The 2016 ambassadors are Hailey Fawk, Nicole Kimijima, Taylor McKendrick, Natalie Scigliano, Codi Weisz and Christie Wong.

The students will stay with host families in Hawkesbury City outside of Sydney for one month. During their stay, they will attend Australian schools, visit the Australian capitol, see the sites and certainly squeeze in some fun.

The Sister City relationship between Temple City

Courtesy Photo by Jerry Jambazian

and Hawkesbury City was established in 1984. We have been sending and receiving exchange students

since 2000. This year’s ing in workshops and interstudents were selected after views. We know this group applying for the program, participat- Students to Australia continued on page 13

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Student Corner Veteran News Napolitano and Underground Women Davis, Veterans Hiring Legislation Writers Becomes Law

Sylvia Camacho, contributing student writer from San Gabriel Mission High School.

by Jerry O’Donnell California

U.S. Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-32) and Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) announced their legislation to permanently authorize the Army Corps of Engineers’ Veterans Curation Program (VCP) was signed into law

by President Barack Obama.

H.R. 3114, the Army Corps of Engineers Veterans Curation Program Act, overwhelmingly passed the House in November and the Senate last week.

“We are thrilled President Obama has made permanent this critical job training program for more veterans, affirming that those who have served us honorably must be our top priority in hiring decisions,” said Napolitano.

“Congressman Davis and I have been grateful for this opportunity to provide our veterans with job training assistance, helping them and their families re-integrate while assisting in the Corps’ management of their archeological and historical collections. I thank him for all his great bipartisan work on behalf of all of our veterans.”

“At a time when much of the focus seems to be on our disagreements, this bipartisan legislation is great example of how Democrats and Republicans can and do work together to pass important legislation,” said Davis.

“The Veterans Curation Programs throughout the country, including the program near my district in St. Louis, have helped more than 200 veterans build on the skills and training they’ve received in the military and transition to a new career here at home. I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact this program can have in a veteran’s life and the great work they’ve done in the St. Louis area restoring impor-

tant historical photographs and documents.”

The VCP preserves the Nation’s cultural and archeological resources with curatorial services according to professional museum and archival practices, preparing our veterans for employment in these areas. H.R. 3114 permanently authorizes funds for the Corps to hire veterans—including disabled veterans—to carry out these responsibilities.

Currently, there are VCP laboratories in Augusta, GA, Washington, DC, and St. Louis, MO, providing veterans with a 5-month program of training and employment in curatorial services. 241 veterans have gone through the program, and currently there is a class of 38 veterans. As a direct result of this program, 139 veterans have obtained permanent employment, and 39 have continued their education, either at colleges, universities, or in certificated programs. The VCP is providing long-term savings to the Corps, and to our nation, through more efficient and effective management of their archeological and historical collections, making this historical collection readily available to the American public.

Ranking Member Napolitano and Congressman Davis sit on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, which has oversight of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Writers are often giving labels that last throughout their careers based on who they are and the style in which they write. Wanting to avoid this restricting identification, authors have come up with ways to avoid this problem throughout history.

As stated so aptly by author Virginia Woolf, “I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman” (Woolf). In past times, women would not have even been considered for publication. The ladies were often forced to conceal their identities in order to have their works published, and in instances in which women published their novels under their own names, they faced the danger of being

pigeonholed as writing for women audiences only. This is a common misconception held of authors such as Jane Austen.

Female authors hid their (unfairly) debilitating identities behind pseudonyms as a means to escape gender inequality, and subsequently, many modern authors are still using androgynous names. In 1908, Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery published “Anne of Green Gables” under the name L.M. Montgomery to massive success. While there is no confirmation as to whether or not the change of name impacted sales of the novel, it is certainly up for speculation. Interestingly enough, the success of the “Anne” series is sometimes compared to the success of

the “Harry Potter” series.

“Harry Potter” author, Joanne Rowling, published her books under the name of J.K. Rowling. She was allegedly advised by her publishers to change it so that boys would not be discouraged from reading the novel.

The fact that certain authors, from today and the past, have felt the need to conceal their gender for the sake of their writing careers is something we, as a society, should continue to question.

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Webb'S Rules HEALTHIER HEART

by Eugene R. Webb

It’s time to choose to eat smart; That is if you want a healthier heart.

Eating is something we all must do; Just to live the good life through.

There’s things we’ll change at the start; In order to have that healthier heart.

A couple of the things we should halt; Is less sugar and don’t add any salt.

Remember that eating is not a joke; Good food can keep you from a stroke.

You could be just a heart beat away; From having this be your dying day.

If there’s something you really like to eat; Have always considered it to be a real treat.

Then you can bet that it’s not good for you; So give it up, is what you’ll have to do.

You could be eating something really sickening; That would make your heart suddenly stop ticking.

Don’t let stress get you down, relax and be at ease.

For it’s a real killer, if you have heart disease.

Overweight, I’m sure nobody wants to live like that; So you must watch out for all the oils and fat.

Now this is just some of the things you can do; You’ll be happier and have a lot more energy too.

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El Monte residents in attendance at the new transit bus ribbon-cutting ceremony received free tokens and tours on Saturday, July 23 at the El Monte Metrolink Station. Courtesy Photo

for additional passengers to stand. The City funded seven buses for a total of $2.78 million through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2013 Call for Projects and Prop A and C Local Return funds.

Transportation Deputy Javier Hernandez represented the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and spoke on behalf of County Supervisor Hilda Solis.

“These new buses are an example of how El Monte continues to invest in the needs of its community,” Hernandez said. “El Monte is a leader in L.A. County when it comes to transportation, making surrounding communities in the San Gabriel Valley stronger.”

El Monte began operating a local fixed-route transit on March 14, 1988 for a fare of $.25, initially running a three color-coded route system (Red, Blue, and Yellow

routes). By 1990, the transit system expanded to five routes traveling throughout El Monte (Green and Orange routes).

The City’s local transit service provides courtesy stops at all MTA and Foothill bus stops along each route offered.

To learn more, visit http:// www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/ Government/PublicWorks/ Transportation.aspx.

Golden State Water Restrictions

by Golden State Water Company El Monte

Water Company (Golden State Water) has adjusted the conservation standards for the water systems in our Foothill District. Effective immediately, customers may water outdoor landscapes up to three days per week, and state-issued conservation mandates have been replaced with new voluntary reduction targets.

All outdoor irrigation must occur before 8 am or after 7 pm, and should not exceed 10 minutes per station.

Restrictions do not apply for trees or edible vegetation watered solely by drip or microspray systems.

“Our customers have done a tremendous job reducing water use during this drought, and we encourage our communities to remain diligent with their conservation efforts,” said Benjamin Lewis, General Manager of the Foothill District for Golden State Water. “It’s important that we keep our existing conservation

momentum, as the state will likely consider new conservation regulations in 2017.

While some parts of the state received much-needed relief from dry conditions during the winter and spring months, California remains in a drought emergency and we must make efficient water use a way of life to protect our state’s vulnerable water supplies.”

The adjusted conservation standards are aligned with the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board) shift to locally-developed conservation strategies, as outlined in the state’s emergency drought regulations issued on May 18, 2016. These standards could be revised pending the State Water Board’s verification of data on drought supply reliability and demand, or developments related to local water supply conditions and conservation. Golden State Water will continue to monitor and assess local

conditions and implement measures as appropriate based on water reliability and sustainability.

Additionally, customers are reminded that the following practices that waste potable water are prohibited in California, per Governor Jerry Brown’s Executive Order issued on May 9, 2016: • Hosing off sidewalks, driveways and other hardscapes.

• Washing a motor vehicle with a hose, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle.

• Operating a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is part of a recirculating system.

• Watering outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes excess runoff, or within 48 hours following measurable precipitation.

• Irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians.

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‘Time Jockey’ The Tattler

by Joe Castillo

San Gabriel Newspaper.... The heading of the local neighborhood newspaper listed the following byline “Published Exclusively for and about the Mexican American Community of San Gabriel.” The date was Sunday September 7, 1952 and the newspaper’s name was “El Chismoso” which translates to “The Tattler.” The cover of Volume I, number 23 is a 5x7 picture of Rachel Reynoso, the Queen of the San Gabriel Mission Fiesta who provides a welcome address to the 181st edition of the 4-day celebration.

Ms. Reynoso is pictured wearing the customary Spanish dress of the Mission era and regally presents herself as the Queen of the Fiesta. Ms. Reynoso is 19 years old and attended Alhambra High School while living on Sunset Avenue in San Gabriel. The story is the biggest news of the week and the newspaper gives the event the most visible feature by including Queen Rachel on the front page. “El Chismoso” was published in the offices located at 2210 N. San Gabriel Boulevard, every other Sunday. A small staff of three includes Arnold Rios as Editor and Publisher, Edith Diaz as a Feature Writer and Ms. Busy Body as the Society Editor. But even though the newspaper is a local publication, there are a number of articles which cover more than the “chismoso” happenings of San Gabriel. A recent 5 cents tax hike was approved by the City Council to offset a 15% wage hike for city employee as well as a $12,000 recreation and $14,000 street improvement budgets. One of the recreation projects which will be covered by the tax rate increases includes the Smith Park Pool. The tax will be imposed on all city residents and the newspaper is in support of the increase as it will benefit the entire community. But the editor also questions whether or not the residents in the Hispanic part of San Gabriel are getting their money’s worth. It appears that the streets where most of the Hispanics live are in need of repair as well as curbs and drainage. It is also noted that street cleaning is not taking place on a regular basis. The editor concludes that we should be glad to pay the

tax increase so long as the entire city of San Gabriel benefits from the identified improvements. In another article, it is reported that a statue of Father Junipero Serra was unveiled in the garden of the mission. A solemn religious ceremony was held with church officials and government representatives. It is recalled in speeches that when Serra first entered the San Gabriel Valley, he kneeled, thanked God, humbly bent down and kissed the ground where the Mission was to be built. Nearly 64 years later, “El Chismoso” is no longer published but many of the stories left behind are still applicable to the residents of San Gabriel. The city budget has increased tremendously with street improvement becoming a large ticket item. I’m not totally sure but even though city streets are currently being improved, especially along Del Mar Avenue, it just may be that the last time the streets were repaved was back in 1952.

The Smith Park Pool is still actively used and the statue of Father Serra still stands in the Mission gardens.

The Fiesta still continues but is only three days long now. Over the past 3 years, you may have noticed the lowering of the railroad tracks and the amount of dirt on the streets. It seems that street cleaning trucks are constantly roaming the streets but dirt still finds its way to the local streets.

Curbs and drainage have been added to the Hispanic section of town improving the local neighborhoods.

Just another example of the circle of life in San Gabriel….

Coming Soon

San Gabriel Launches New Website and Newsletter

by Lauren Gold City of San Gabriel

the City of San Gabriel launched a new and improved website, making city news and information more easily available to the public.

The redesigned website, still at www.sangabrielcity.com, has a fresh, clean design, is compatible with mobile devices and includes several new and updated features. The top of the website has a drop down mega menu that allows users to easily find the appropriate page for their inquiry, including a newly added “How Do I…” section of frequently asked questions.

The home page includes an expanded City News Center, which will be updated regularly with the latest San Gabriel stories. The “trending” bar at the top of

all website pages helps users easily find the most important topics in San Gabriel at any given time. All of the city’s social media pages are also displayed on the home page, along with city videos and a calendar of upcoming events.

“The city’s website is the foundation for all of our communications,” Public Information Officer Lauren Gold said. “With this new and improved design and functionality, we want to ensure that any resident, business owner or visitor can go to sangabrielcity.com and find exactly what they are looking for quickly and easily.”

In conjunction with the new website, the city will also launch a brand new weekly e-newsletter, San

Gabriel City Beat, on July 6.

The newsletter will replace the previous Council Weekly newsletter with an improved digital format that allows readers to get the latest city news right in their inbox.

The newsletter will be easier to read and compatible with mobile devices. It will also be simple to subscribe to City Beat by visiting www. sangabrielcity.com/CityBeat or texting CITYBEAT to 22828.

For more information on the City of San Gabriel, visit our website at www.sangabrielcity.com or follow us on social media @SanGabrielCity on Twitter, Facebook. com/CityofSanGabriel, Instagram.com/SanGabrielCity or weibo.com/sangabrielcity.

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San Gabriel Mission to host 245th La Fiesta de San Gabriel

by City of San Gabriel City of San Gabriel

San Gabriel Mission Church and Schools will host their 245th Annual Fiesta celebration over Labor Day weekend from Sept. 2 through Sept. 4. The threeday event, on the grounds of the historic Mission, will feature an International Food Court with a wide selection of cultural foods, live entertainment, spectacular and children’s rides, and a BeerWine-Margarita Garden. At Mission High School, the Teen Zone Stage will return again with awesome live DJs, electrifying music, and a really cool vibe.

The Fiesta will kick off at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Sept.

2, with the Proclamation of Fiesta Days in San Gabriel and an inaugural “Blessing of the Grounds”. The Big Daddy T Band will play at 7:30 p.m. The Latin jazz

sounds of Susie Hansen will close the evening from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday’s entertainment will be starting early in the afternoon. The Fiesta hosts a Grand Prize Drawing (first prize: $5,000; second prize: $2,500; third prize: $1,000).

Tickets are $2 each; a book of 10 tickets is $20. The Drawing will be held on the main Fiesta Stage at 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Winners need not be present.

Tickets can also be purchased now at the Rectory Office until sold out.

Pre-sale, discount priced

ride tickets are currently available at the Mission Office located at 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel 91776. Sponsorship promotional booths and advertising banners are still available.

Call the office at 626-4573035 for more information.

For more information, reservations, tickets, and schedules, contact the Mission Office at 626-457-3035, or visit www.SanGabrielMissionFiesta.org for more information. Like “San Gabriel Mission Fiesta” on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

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

PRESIDENT

JACK DALTON Ramona Property Managers, Inc

LEO BARRERA – San Gabriel Valley Water Co.

JOE PEREZ Alda Medical Group

VICE PRESIDENT ERINE AMAYA – Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary

STEVEN COOPER Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation

SECRETARY/TREASURER DONNA SIMPSON Vons Credit Union EXECUTIVE OFFICER KEN RAUSCH EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce

DIRECTORS:

HENRY VELASCO Citizen Member ART BARRIOS Citizen Member JODY BUSH Citizen Member

LUIS CETINA Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

DONNA DUNCAN Donna Duncan, Consultant ALICIA ESCALERA Valley Vista Services JUVENTINO “J” GOMEZ City Councilman, City of El Monte JOSE JACQUEZ Lawrence Equipment CAESAR MAYOR Southern California Credit Union TOM MILLETT Citizen Member JACKELYNN NEVARES Citizens Business Bank

Chamber Ambassadors

Ernie Amaya ( Chairman )……………………………...............................…………………..Rose Hills Memorial Park David A.Ayala............................................................................................................................................Union Bank Jody Bush, (2007 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................................Citizen Member Pastor Richard Chavarria..................................................................................................Trinity Reformed Church Blanca Gonzalez.............................................................................................................CHAP Care South El Monte Martha Cerda............................................................................................................................State Farm El Monte James Chen.......................................................................................................................... Prive Water/ State Farm Robert Chin...........................................................................................................International Dancing & Singing Joe W. Conner............................................................................................................................... Ph.D. - Legal Shield Teresa Dang.................................................................................................................................ReMax Elite Realty Craig Doerr (2013 Ambassador of the Year)..................................................................American Reclamation Wayne Hoglin.....................................................................................................................................Citizen Member Chris Knight..............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Anna Lapthova.................................................................................................................................Hitomi Dentistry Caesar Mayor (2011 Ambassador of the Year).............................................. Credit Union of Southern California Maria Menendez..(2015 Ambassador of the Year)...........................................................................Allure Dental Arts Orell Moreno...........................................................................................................................................Union Bank Wendy Munoz............................................................................................................................C.B.M. Towing, Inc. D. Carlos Puente ..............................................................................................................................Mid Valley News Carina Ramirez.....................................................................................................................................Nunez Dental Dennice Ramos...............................................................................El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Maria Ramos......................................................................................................................... Nunez Dental Center Jody Ruckles............................................................................................................................Sam’s Club El Monte Laura Santos (2016 Ambassador of the Year)................................................Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing Ernesto Villegas (2014Ambassador of the Year)................................................................................Villegas Realty Vanessa Villegas.................................................................................................................................Villegas Realty

Chamber Events

AUGUST 2016 CHAMBER EVENTS

Breakfast Networking Mixer

Wednesday, August 3rd, 7:30 am Cielito Lindo Restaurant 1612 N. Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte

Legislative Committee Chamber of Commerce Meeting Board of Directors’ Meeting Tuesday, August 11th, 9:00 Thursday, August 25th, 8:00 am, am Chamber Board Room Chamber Board Room

Back to School Resource Fair

Saturday, August 20th, 8:00 am, Valley Mall

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City Security Company 430 South Garfield Avenue STE 401, Alhambra 91801, Robert Rysdon 626458-2325 r5934@earthlink.net

Amro Fabricating Corp.

1430 Adelia Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733

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DOK Corp 10322 Rush, South El Monte, CA 91733, (626)652-6969 Sundy Tang, lmlx@163.com

Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union 670 N. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107, 626-351-9651 atiem@mypsfcu.org, Andy Tien

El Monte State of the City Address Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Mayor Andre Quintero and Royal Court New Chamber Member Flo’s Coffee Shop

H.I. Coffee 10911 Thienes Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733, 626-715-1769 Eric Wong, eric@hicoffeeusa.com

Johnny Shrimp Boat 4134 N. Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, 626-454-3771 David Kang, DavidmKang84@gmail.com

Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)

Welcome New Chamber Member Johnny’s Shrimp Boat

1056 Wilshire Blvd. Ste.900B, Los Angeles, CA 90017, 213-353-9400 Viem Hong, chong@pacela.org

Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce and Ken Rausch CEO of the El Monte/South El Monte Welcomes Sundy Tang of Dok Footwear.

Check Out New Wing Stop, Menchies, Flame Broilers. Located in the Santa Fe Plaza Valley Blvd./ Santa Anita in El Monte

Thank You for your Chamber Renewal and Continued Support

Thank You For Your Chamber Renewal and Continued Support! FB Social 5, LLC dba Fatburger 11968 Garvey Avenue, El Monte

Chamber Morning Network Meeting

Every 1st Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 am at Cielito Lindo 1612 N. Santa Anita Avenue in South El Monte, California.

Chris Knight Director of Marketing and Membership for the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce welcomes New Chamber Member Steve Riley Vice Pres. of AMRO FABRICATING CORPORATION

Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chamber Member Robert Rysdon of City Security Company. City Security Company 430 South Garfield Ave. Ste. 401 Alhambra CA 91801 (626) 458-2325

Ken Rausch CEO of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chamber Member Gang Li of USA Quick Jet Investment Group, Inc.

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Mountain View School District - Distrito Escolar Mountain View

Head Start Preschool - Head Start Preescolar Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 school year Ahora Aceptando Aplicaciones para el año escolar 2016-2017

Recruitment for 3-4 year olds / Reclutamiento para niños de 3-4 años Placement in the program is based on Eligibility, not on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Colocacíon en el programa se basará en la necesidad de la familia

Continuing to accept applications / Continuamos aceptando solicitudes Schools offering Head Start services include: Escuelas ofreciendo servicios de Head Start inclyen: Monte Vista • Baker • Cogswell • Parkview • Payne • Maxson Kranz • Miramonte • Homebase • Children’s Center

GIVE YOUR CHILD A “HEAD START PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE”

DELE A SU NIÑO UNA “EXPERIENCIA PREESCOLAR EN HEAD START” Por más de 50 años el Progama Escolar Head Start de Mountain View ha estado disponible para proveer experiencias preescolares a niños elegibles de 3-4 años en preparación para el kindergarten.

El programa asiste a las familias de bajos recursos con oportunidades educativas en mejorar su forma de vida. Para calíficar para este programa los niños deben de tener 4 años antes del 1ero de Septiembre, 2016. Se les dará prioridad a las familias que tiene niños con incapacidades. Las aplicaciones de niños de 3 años de edad serán segunda prioridad.

For over 50 years the Mountain View Head Start State Preschool program has provided a preschool experience to eligible 3 and 4-year old children to prepare them for Kindergarten. The Head Start program assists low income families through educational opportunitites to improve their healthy lifestyle. To qualify for the program children must be 4-years old by September 1, 2016. Children with diagnosed disabilities and 4-year-olds are given priority enrollment. Applications for 3-year-olds will be second priority.

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PLEASE BRING COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Acta de Nacimiento o Certificado de Hospital • Tarjeta de Vacunas • Comprobante de Domicilio (recibo de renta o recibo de utilidad) • Aseguranza Médica or Medical • Tres números de teléfono • Comprobante de Ingresos de los últimos 12 meses, por ejemplo: P Carta de empleador con salario anual P 2015 Forma W-2 P 2015 Impuestos P Carta de Cal Works P Carta del Desempleo P Carta del Seguro de Ingresos Suplementarios

• Birth Certificate or Hospital Certificate • Immunization Record • Proof of Address (utility bill or rental agreement) • Medical Insurance Card/ Medi-cal • Three telephone numbers • Proof of Income for the past 12 months - any of the following: P Employer Letter with yearly income P 2015 W-2 P 2015 Income Tax P Cal Works Notice of Action P Unemployment Claim Letter P Supplemental Security income benefits

Applications will be accepted at the Mt. View Head Start Main Office 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2109 Burkett Rd. El Monte, or call (626) 652-4250 for an appointment.

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Former Assemblyman and Vice President, Los Angeles Comunity College District

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Joe T.’s Scoreboard

Coaches Speak Out on Drones

by Joe Torosian San Gabriel Valley

By Joe Torosian

As of the morning of July 25th, the Los Angeles Dodgers have closed to within two games of the San Francisco Giants. Without Clayton Kershaw, which is amazing and should put first year skipper Dave Roberts into the “Manager of The Year” discussion.

Which is an interesting topic when you consider that the Dodgers and the Miami Marlins are the two teams leading in the National League Wild Card race.

If the season were to end today, they would face off in a one game playoff.

The Marlins manager is former Dodger manager Don Mattingly. Would that be a twisted sports karma played out on Los Angeles to have its former manager return to Chavez Ravine, just in time for all of the southland to see them on TV, and beat their team? ***With the question of drones being more of an issue I contacted the guys at the top and got this response directly from Thom Simmons, head of public relations for the CIF-Southern Section: “Hi Joe, The policy is that drones are not allowed over any CIF statewide athletic event.

I hope that helps.

Sincerely, Thom Simmons ***The Sand Fire not only caused a lot of damage this past week but it also shut down a number of youth sporting events around the valley. Ash was falling from my church in Burbank to my sister’s house in Yorba Linda.

Hopefully (along with the fire being put out) these games can get played before every-one starts returning to school.

When I woke up on Saturday morning and couldn’t see the San Gabriel Mountains be-cause of the smoke I thought it was 1974 all over again. In those days we routinely went to school and either couldn’t or could barely see the outline of the mountains.

You don’t have to be a radical environmentalist to appreciate unleaded gas and the cleaner air that came with it. ***In the “Well What Do You Know Department,” I spent Sunday night in Fresno and the Dodger game was on TV…Then I was reminded that Fresno falls under San Francisco Giants

television rights. So Fresnoians (literally) get to see the Dodgers play anytime they want. …But not in Bakersfield. ***MidBits (same as Tidbits) *** “On July 28, 2006, I was very proud to become a citizen of the United States — the greatest privilege on planet Earth.”—Melania Trump ***Los Angeles Dodger manager Dave Roberts is not ruling out surgery for ace Dodger Clayton Kershaw. ***Angels right-hander Nick Tropeano has a torn elbow ligament and is out for the year. ***Former TC National Little League Dodger Brian Serven was named first team all PAC 12 at Arizona State as a catcher and was drafted in June in the 5th round (pick #140) by the Colorado Rockies. He is now playing for the Grand Junction Rockies. ***Melvin Durslag, a former sports columnist for the Herald Examiner who covered sports in Los Angeles since 1939, passed away last Sunday at the age of 95.

The Her-ald Examiner, if you were an old newspaper reader, was the best in terms of talent.

Happy Birthday this week to: 7/27: El Monte alum/ drummer deluxe Randy Ewing turns 52.

7/27: Pasadena alum/Mid Valley News photographer Doug Brown turns young.

8/2: Former Arcadia pole vaulter Kris Teunissen turns 32.

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

Rosemead’s Marc Paramo looks for help with things other than drones. Photo by Joe T.

Last week’s story on drones being used by local sports teams drew responses.

Some are fun, some insightful, they’re all terrific.

Thanks to the coaches.

Question: Do you have an opinion on the use of drones during football games?

“On an equal playing field where both teams have

accessibility…I’m all for it. That being said I can’t even find someone to film practice let alone fly a drone.

Lol!”—Rosemead Panthers Head Coach, Marc Paramo “I think it’s great for postgame usage—video and highlights. Awesome view, but I do not think coaches should be allowed to use

the information gained from that angle and make adjustments during the course of the game. I am a little old school. Coaches should be able to make adjustments the old fashioned way.”— West Covina Head Coach, Mike Maggiore (3 time CIF Champion) “No opinion.”—Mountain View Head Coach, Victor Ambruso.

“Call me old school but I don’t like it. Not every school has the man power to run it or the funds to purchase one. So it doesn’t seem right.”—San Dimas Head Coach, Mark Holman “Arroyo doesn’t have the funds for an Air Force…

So I vote no. What do I care as long as they can’t launch rockets after a lousy play call…Seriously, I don’t care.”—Arroyo Head Coach, Jim Singiser

Monrovia Wins Pioneer Passing Tournament

South El Monte and Pioneer battled the sun and each other. Photo

by Duane Barker

by Joe Torosian San Valley Gabriel

A few brave teams took on the sweltering Southern California heat Saturday at Pioneer High School in one of last passing league tournaments of the summer.

In the end Los Angeles High School beat Monrovia in the Finals.

Monrovia’s Michael Washington was named MVP of the tournament.

Photo to Left: Monrovia, Bassett, Bosco Tech, and South El Monte were among the teams that participated in the triple digit heat.

Photo courtesy of Jacob Ochoa

South El Monte looks to improve in head coach Frank Gallardo’s second season.

Photo by Duane Barker

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The Peterson Principle

By Tim Peterson

Wildcats Close at Pioneer In what could be the last major local passing league tournament of the summer last Saturday, Monrovia advanced to the finals where the Wildcats lost to Los Angeles High School.

Monrovia receiver Michael Washington, a junior, was named the MVP of the tourney.

“We blew out Calvary Chapel and Pioneer in the first two rounds of the playoff and then beat a scrappy Saddleback Valley team to reach the finals,” said Monrovia assistant Jacob Ochoa. “LA beat Long Beach Cabrillo as time ran out to reach the final game.”

LA was a team the Wildcats matched up well against when it comes to athletes.

“We had beaten them the first time before losing the rematch. They are probably the most talented team we will see all year – maybe even in the CIF playoffs.

We beat them on the last play of the game when we stopped them from converting a two-point conversion to seal the win,” Ochoa continued.

“But in the Final, we went back and forth but ultimately they had too much speed and skill. They wore us down and beat us by two scores. Overall it was a good day and really good to see a team with that much speed.”

The Cats still have speed to burn with athletes such as Washington despite losing three key players who transferred.

Interesting note, though, linebacker, Malcolm Weston, who supposedly transferred to Cathedral, was at Monrovia’s practice as recently as last week.

In the Rio Hondo in 2016, it’s logical to think Monrovia will be better and that San Marino will come back to the pack. But it’s just a question of how much better the Cats are and how far the Titans will come back.

Remember the Titans When you lose guys like seniors Carson Glazier, JP Shohfi, and Aiden Santino, as San Marino did in June, it’s not easy to find replacements. With Shohfi, you’re talking about one of the best players in the state, let alone Southern California. But make no mistake the Titans cupboard isn’t bare. Blake Cabot, who led San Marino to a win over Sierra Canyon last year in the state playoff game, will step in full time for Glazier, and there still are capable

Summer Prep Sports Notes

by Joe Torosian San Gabriel Valley

offensive threats such as running back Michael Chan and receiver, Jadyn Torres.

And did you know there’s another Shohfi? Cornerback Caleb Shohfi will be a junior.

And of course, there’s Mike Hobbie. Hobbie, who was a virtual unknown to the San Gabriel Valley when he first took over in 2011 is now arguably one of the best coaches in the area. He’ll come up with something.

The Cowboy Way Chino, which is a becoming a popular pick to make some serious noise in Division 8, does not win it all together, will be tested early in its nonleague schedule. The Cowboys open at Damien and then travel to Baldwin Park.

They will then host Hillcrest, Los Osos, and Greg Gano’s Don Lugo Conquistadores. If nothing else the ‘Boys should be ready for the Hacienda League.

That's my principle.

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

El Monte Volleyball After summer conditioning, and the mandatory dead period, the El Monte girls volleyball team returns to the court on August 8. The Lions are coming off a 17-11 and third consecutive second place finish in the Mission Valley League.

Kendra Navarro, entering her 12th season as head coach, loses five players to graduation from last year’s roster. Including team captains Emmy Pham and Kate Acosta. She returns a pair of standouts in setter Carla Sanchez and middle blocker Gisselle Alarcon.

The mission for El Monte in 2016, besides winning a league title, is beating Gabrielino. They have lost 24 consecutive matches to the Eagles dating all the way back to October of 2004.

Temple City Tennis Temple City Rams head tennis coach Nate Slaymaker (he coaches both boys & girls) is excited about the coming season. He returns a solid team girls team for this fall, highlighted by junior Katherine Wu. Wu placed second in the Rio Hondo League tournament in 2015 and then advanced to the third round of CIF as an individual.

The Rams get back to the hardcourt, heat permitting, on August 8.

El Monte Soccer The El Monte boys soccer team returns to the field as everyone returns to school on August 23rd.

With a 14-6-4 record in 2015, the Lions secured their third consecutive winning season and second under head coach Eduardo “Lalo” Rodriguez.

“We have another strong group this year,” Rodriguez said. “Mauricio Rodriguez and Jahir Diaz return and will look to lead this sea-

For Kendra Navarro and her Lions it boils down to one thing in 2016: Beat Gabrielino! Photo by Joe T.

son.”

Both Rodriguez and Diaz received first team All-Mission Valley League honors a year ago.

Football Kicks Off With Zero Week We are often asked by those unfamiliar with prep football what “Zero Week” means. A high school football regular season schedule maxes out at ten games.

About twenty years ago the option of playing a Zero Week game was given.

Early on most schools ignored it but over time coaches and athletic directors began to see it as a way of incorporating a bye week into the schedule.

Quite often now you’ll see a school play Zero Week and then take a bye during Week Five to let their players rest up and heal before starting

league play.

The only negative with the Zero Week feature is the heat. Local teams will open on August 26 this season but in 2017 many will open on August 17. This means at the end of July, first week of August, they will be in helmets and pads during the heart of the summer.

Local Mid Valley News coverage zone teams opening on August 26 are: La Salle, Muir, Pasadena, Baldwin Park, Arcadia, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Monrovia, Temple City, Gabrielino, El Monte, Arroyo, Bassett will be at Mt. View, South Pasadena at Rosemead, Gladstone at South El Monte, and Sierra Vista at La Puente.

Azusa, Duarte and Rio Hondo Prep will hit the field during Week One.

California Chrome and Songbird Reign at Del Mar and Saratoga

by Annick J. Downhower San Diego

Two Southern California thoroughbred champs defended and maintained their titles over the weekend.

California Chrome, North America’s number one ranked horse, and undefeated Songbird delighted fans on opposite coasts. Chrome raced “Where the Surf Meets the Turf” (Del Mar) and Songbird recorded her victory at the opening weekend of “The Spa” (Saratoga Race Course).

The ghost of Del Mar

co-founder Bing Crosby was probably cheering along with the crowd on Saturday as California Chrome took on Dortmund, winning by a head. Chrome, whose last race was March’s $10million Dubai World Cup, was the favorite for the 1 1/16 mile, $200,000 San Diego Handicap.

As expected, the San Diego was basically a two horse race. When the starting gate opened, California Chrome and jockey Victor

Songbird photo credit: Courtesy Lauren King/ NYRA California Chrome and Songbird continued on page 13

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2016141535. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHOTO Q BOOTH 3592 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD. ROSEMEAD,CA 91770 LA COUNTY

File No. 2016170852. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GALAXY SPORT BAR 656 S. SUNSET AVE. WEST COVINA, CA 91790 LA COUNTY

Registered Owner(s): JOHN QUINTANILLA 3592 N. ROSEMEAD BLVD. SUITE 250 ROSEMEAD, CA 91770

Registered Owner(s): CJIMA GROUP, LLC 656 S. SUNSET AVE. WEST COVINA, CA 91790 This business is conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on CJMA GROUP, LLC; Managing Member.

This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on JOHN QUINTANILLA TITLE; OWNER. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk.

By: Carina Chen, Deputy Published The Notice: 7/6/16, 7/13/16 7/20/16, 7/27/16 MID VALLEY NEWS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES POMONA COURTHOUSE 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: KS020039 PETITION OF PRECIOUS JOY VILLEGAS FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Precious Joy Villegas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 2. Present Name: PRECIOUS JOY VILLEGAS Proposed Name: ALEXANDRYA JOY VILLEGAS

Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk.

By: Brandy Piggue, Deputy Published The Notice: 7/20/16, 7/27/16 8/3/16, 8/10/16 MID VALLEY NEWS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES POMONA COURTHOUSE 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: KS019952 PETITION OF VIANCA DIANE ESPINOZA FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Vianca Diane Espinoza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 2. Present Name: VIANCA DIANE ESPINOZA Proposed Name: VIANCA DIANE VELASCO

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 16, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: J

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 18, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: J

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.

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NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code and section 798.56a(e) of the California Civil Code, there being due and unpaid storage for which Brookview Investors (El Rovia) is entitled to a lien as Warehousemen on the Skyline Home mobile home, Decal Number LBB9979, located at 4849 Peck Dr., Space 65, El Monte, California 91732, held on account of David Mosse, [REGISTERED OWNERS, LEGAL OWNERS, JUNIOR LIENHOLDERS] and due notice having been given to the parties known to claim an interest therein and the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that the Skyline Home mobile home will be sold at public auction on July 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at 4849 Peck Dr., Space 65, El Monte, California 91732. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that payment must be made by certified funds within seven (7) days of the date of sale, and at the time the mobile home is removed from the premises.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the mobile home and contents must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of the date of sale. Please take further notice that any purchaser of the mobile home will take it subject to any liens pursuant to Health and Safety Code §18116.1.

Dated: 7/15/2016 Brookview Investors 3461 Brookside Road, Suite B Stockton, CA 95219 ____________________________ Bruce Davies, Authorized Agent Published The Notice: 7.20.16, 7.27.16 MID VALLEY NEWS

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016181769. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAS ISLAS MARIAS 4 2713 DURFEE AVE. EL MONTE, CA 91732 LA COUNTY Registered Owner(s): KARLA JANETE HERNANDEZ 1810 1/2 W. OLYMPIC BLVD. MONTEBELLO, CA 90640 This business is conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on CJMA GROUP, LLC; AN INDIVIDUAL. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk.

By: Brandy Piggue, Deputy Published The Notice: 7/27/16, 8/3/16, 8/10/16, 8/17/16 MID VALLEY NEWS

ORDINANCE NO. 2891 URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2891 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION AND SAFETY ACT AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City of El Monte (the “City”) has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of their residents through its police power; and WHEREAS, the City’s police power provides the right to adopt and enforce zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S. C., § 801 et seq.) classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 Drug (other Schedule 1 examples include heroin and LSD), which makes it unlawful under federal law for any person to cultivate, manufacture, distribute or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana; and WHEREAS, on August 29, 2013, the United States Department of Justice issued a letter stating that, notwithstanding the federal classification of marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, one can reasonably expect the federal government to defer to state and local marijuana regulations that are strict and robust; and WHEREAS, in 1996, the California Legislature approved Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act (the “CUA”), which was codified under Health and Safety Code Section 11262.5 et sec. and was intended to enable persons who are in need of medical marijuana for specified medical purposes, such as cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, glaucoma and arthritis, to obtain and use marijuana under limited circumstances and where recommended by a physician; and WHEREAS, the CUA provides that “nothing in this section shall be construed or supersede legislation prohibiting persons from engaging in conduct that endangers others, or to condone the diversion of marijuana for non-medical purposes”; and WHEREAS, in 2004, the California Legislature enacted the Medical Marijuana Program Act (Health & Saf. Code, § 11362.7 et seq.)(the “MMP”), which clarified the scope of the CUA, created a state-approved voluntary medical marijuana identification card program, and authorized cities to adopt and enforce rules and regulations consistent with the MMP; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2650 (2010) and Assembly Bill 1300 (2011) amended the MMP to to expressly recognize the authority of counties and cities to “[a]dopt local ordinances that regulate the location, operation, or establishment of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective” and to civilly and criminally enforce such ordinances; and WHEREAS, California courts have found that neither the CUA nor the MMP provide medical marijuana patients with an unfettered right to obtain, cultivate, or dispense marijuana for medical purposes; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the California Supreme Court in the case of City of Riverside v. Inland Empire Patients Health and Wellness Center (2013) 56 Cal.4th 729, found the CUA and MMP do not preempt a city’s local regulatory authority and confirmed a city’s ability to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries within its boundaries; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the California Third District Appellate Court held that state law does “not preempt a city’s police power to prohibit the cultivation of all marijuana within the city”; and WHEREAS, in September 2015, the 1 California State Legislature enacted, and Governor Brown signed into law three (3) bills – Assembly Bill 243, Assembly Bill 266, and Senate Bill 643 – which together comprise the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (“MMRSA”); and WHEREAS, MMRSA creates a comprehensive dual state licensing system for the cultivation, manufacture, retail, sale, transport, distribution, delivery, and testing of medical cannabis; and WHEREAS, MMRSA contains new statutory provisions that: 

expressly provide that the Act does not supersede or limit local authority for local law enforcement activity, enforcement of local ordinances, or enforcement of local permit or licensing requirements regarding marijuana (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19315(a)); and



expressly provide that the Act does not limit the authority or remedies of a local government under any provision of law regarding marijuana, including, but not limited to, a local government’s right to make and enforce within its limits all police regulations not in conflict with its general laws (Bus. & Prof.

Code, § 19316(c)); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents through its police power; and WHEREAS, the Attorney General's August 2008 Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Marijuana Grown for Medical Use recognizes that the cultivation or other concentration of marijuana in any location or premises without adequate security increases the risk that nearby homes or businesses may be negatively impacted by nuisance activity such as loitering or crime; and WHEREAS, marijuana plants, as they begin to flower, and for a period of two (2) months or more thereafter, produce a strong odor detectable beyond property boundaries if grown outdoors; and WHEREAS, the strong smell of marijuana alert persons to the location of the valuable plants, and create a risk of burglary, robbery or armed robbery; and WHEREAS, the indoor cultivation of marijuana has potential adverse effects to the structural integrity of the building, and the use of high wattage grow lights and excessive use of electricity increases the risk of fire which presents a clear and present danger to the building and its occupants; and WHEREAS, several California cities have reported negative impacts of commercial cannabis activities including, but not limited to, offensive odors, illegal sales and distribution of marijuana, trespassing, theft, violent robberies and robbery attempts, fire hazards, and problems associated with mold, fungus, and pests; and WHEREAS, based on the experiences of other cities, these negative effects on the public health, safety, and welfare are likely to occur in the City if commercial cannabis activities are permitted without the City first studying potential regulatory strategies; and WHEREAS, the limited immunity from specified state marijuana laws provided by the CUA, MMP, and MMRSA do not confer a land use right or the right to create or maintain a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, according to MMRSA, the state licensing authorities are responsible for creating regulations concerning commercial cannabis activities; and

WHEREAS, such state-formulated regulations are not expected until 2018, which creates a scarcity of regulatory guidance with regard to commercial cannabis activities; 2 and

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WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to allow staff time to assess sensitive commercial cannabis activities before such uses are contemplated for local legalization and/or regulation; and WHEREAS, after receiving presentations from City staff regarding new state legislation for medical marijuana and potential regulatory strategies for medical marijuana on February 16, 2016 and April 5, 2016, the City Council directed staff to reinforce the existing bans in the El Monte Municipal Code on cannabis dispensaries and cultivation through a code amendment to comport with MMRSA while imposing a temporary moratorium on the balance of “commercial cannabis activities” in order to allow staff time to study the impact of such sensitive uses on the City; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65858 authorizes the City Council to adopt an interim urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, or welfare, and to prohibit a land use that is in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the City Council, Planning Commission, or Economic Development Department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time; and WHEREAS, if approved by at least four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, this Urgency Ordinance shall be in effect for forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption unless extended by the City Council as provided for in Government Code 65858 for an additional twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days; and

and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to allow staff time to assess sensitive commercial cannabis activities before such uses are contemplated for local legalization and/or regulation; and WHEREAS, after receiving presentations from City staff regarding new state legislation for medical marijuana and potential regulatory strategies for medical marijuana on February 16, 2016 and April 5, 2016, the City Council directed staff to reinforce the existing bans in the El Monte Municipal Code on cannabis dispensaries and cultivation through a code amendment to comport with MMRSA while imposing a temporary moratorium on the balance of “commercial cannabis activities” in order to allow staff time to study the impact of such sensitive uses on the City; and

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URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2891 Cont.

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2891 Cont.

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65858 authorizes the City Council to adopt an interim urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, or welfare, and to prohibit a land use that is in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the City Council, Planning Commission, or Economic Development Department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time; and

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WHEREAS, if approved by at least four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, this Urgency Ordinance shall be in effect for forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption unless extended by the City Council as provided for in Government Code 65858 for an additional twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days; and WHEREAS, the City Council public hearing for consideration of this item was noticed in accordance with the requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 65090.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Definitions. For purposes of this Interim Urgency Ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as set forth herein in this Section 2: “Cannabis” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(f), as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Caregiver” or “primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 11362.7, as may be amended from time to time.

“Commercial cannabis activity” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(k), as the same may be amended from time to time, and shall include, but not be limited to the cultivation, possession, manufacture, processing, storing, laboratory testing, labeling, transporting, distribution, or sale of medical cannabis or a medical cannabis product.

“Cultivation” or “Cultivate” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(l), as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Distribution” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(p), as may be amended from time to time.

“Manufacturing” shall mean and refer to the activities of “manufacturers” at “manufacturing sites,” as such terms are defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(y) and 19300.5(af), respectively.

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“Medical cannabis,” “medical cannabis product,” and “cannabis product” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(ag), as may be amended from time to time.

“Qualifying patient” or “qualified patient” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 11362.7, as may be amended from time to time.

SECTION 3. Moratorium.

A. For the duration of the moratorium established by this Urgency Ordinance or any extension thereof: 1. Commercial cannabis activities, as defined in Section 2, above, are unlawful uses in all zones within the City; 2. No such commercial cannabis activites shall be established or continued, if previously established, in any zone within the City; and 3. No use permit, variance, building permit, or any other entitlement or permit, whether administrative or discretionary, shall be approved or issued by the City for the establishment or operation of commercial cannabis activities and no person shall otherwise establish such businesses or operations in any zone within the City.

B. The temporary prohibitions set forth in Section 3(A), above, shall apply to qualified patients and primary caregivers, as defined in Section 2, above.

C. In the event that one (1) or more commercial cannabis activities are separately prohibited by City ordinance, such a ban or bans shall, in no manner, be inhibited or limited by the terms of this Urgency Ordinance or any extension thereof.

SECTION 4. Findings.

A. Based on the information set forth in the recitals, above, all of which are deemed true and correct, this Urgency Ordinance is urgently needed for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.

B. The proposed moratorium will provide the City time to study regulatory strategies regarding commercial cannabits activities and the potential impacts such related land uses may have on the public health, safety, and welfare.

C. Without the imposition of a temporary moratorium on the establishment of commercial cannabis activities, as described herein, opportunistic entrepreneurs are likely to seek to establish such commercial cannabis activities before the City thoroughly and diligently formulates regulatory standards, which do not preclude a subsequent ban of such activities.

SECTION 5. CEQA. This Interim Urgency Ordinance is not subject to CEQA under the general rule set forth in Section 15601(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 6. Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the El Monte Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby4 declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 8. Construction.

The City Council intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. To the extent the provisions of the El Monte Municipal Code as amended by this Ordinance are substantially the same as the provisions of that Code as it read prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, those amended provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier provisions and not as new enactments.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Interim Urgency Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption if adopted by at least four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council and shall be in effect for forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption unless extended by the City Council as provided for in the Government Code 65858 for an additional twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days.

SECTION 10. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of El Monte at the regular meeting of this 19th day of July, 2016.

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School Year 2016/2017 Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Valle Lindo School District is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the district/agency’s central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party on request.

Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price meals. To apply, complete one application for all children in the household and submit to the school for processing. Additional copies are available at the school office. Households may submit an Application at any time during the school year. Information provided on the Application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials.

Children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if their household income is less than or equal to the Income Eligibility Guidelines identified below, which will be used to determine eligibility for meal benefits. These guidelines are effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Free Eligibility Scale for Lunch, Breakfast, and Milk Household size

Year

Month

Twice Per Month

Reduced-Price Eligibility Scale for Lunch and Breakfast

Every Two Weeks

Week

Year

Month

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Week

1

$ 15,444

$ 1,287

$ 644

$ 594

$ 297

$ 21,978

$ 1,832

$ 916

$ 846

$ 423

2

20,826

1,736

868

801

401

29,637

2,470

1,235

1,140

570

3

26,208

2,184

1,092

1,008

504

37,296

3,108

1,554

1,435

718

4

31,590

2,633

1,317

1,215

608

44,955

3,747

1,874

1,730

865

5

36,972

3,081

1,541

1,422

711

52,614

4,385

2,193

2,024

1,012

6

42,354

3,530

1,765

1,629

815

60,273

5,023

2,512

2,319

1,160

7

47,749

3,980

1,990

1,837

919

67,951

5,663

2,832

2,614

1,307

8

53,157

4,430

2,215

2,045

1,023

75,647

6,304

3,152

2,910

1,455

104

$ 7,696

321

$ 296

$ 148

For each additional family member, add: $ 5,408

$

451

$ 226

$ 208

$

$

642

$

Valle Lindo School District will notify the household of their children’s eligibility for free meals if any household member receives CalFresh, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), or Food Distribution Program Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits. Households will also be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is categorized as foster, homeless, migrant, runaway, enrolled in an eligible Head Start, or enrolled in an eligible pre-kindergarten class. An Application is not required if a household receives the eligibility notice from school officials. Households should contact the school immediately regarding any child in the household not included on the eligibility notice. The household must notify school officials if they choose to decline meal benefits.

Households that did not receive the eligibility notice from school officials and would like to apply for meal benefits must submit a complete free and reduced-price application for Valle Lindo School District to determine a child’s eligibility.

Households receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR benefits must include the following on their meal application: 1. Names of all enrolled children 2. One case number from any household member 3. Signature of an adult household member Households with foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway children must include: 1. Names of all enrolled children 2. Indication of individual child’s categorical eligibility status 3. Signature of an adult household member Households who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income must include: 1. Names of all household members (children and adults) 2. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member 3. The last 4 digits of the Social Security number (SSN) of the adult household member who signs the application or check the box if the adult does not have a SSN 4. Signature of an adult household member Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member of a foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for the non-foster children. Including foster children as a household member may help the non-foster children in the household qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits. If the foster family is not eligible for meal benefits, this does not prevent foster children from receiving free meal benefits.

Children in households participating in Women, Infants and Children (WIC) may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Contact school officials for further information or complete an application for processing.

Under the provisions of Valle Lindo School District Free and Reduced-Price Meal Policy Statement, the designated determining official(s) will review meal Applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility determination may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents or guardians may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with Mary Louise Labrucherie, Superintendent. Contact the hearing official at (626) 580-0610 ext. 101 for information regarding the hearing procedures.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school.

Such changes may make the household eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income falls at or below the levels shown above.

For up to 30 operating days into the new school year, eligibility from the previous school year will continue within the same school/agency. When the carry-over period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children must pay full price for school meals and the school will not send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690-7442 (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Espinoza broke sharply but then let Gary Stevens guide Dortmund to the lead.

Chrome stayed outside Dortmund’s back flank all the way to the quarter pole, then made his move to challenge the 4-year-old Bob Baffert trained horse. In the stretch for home, Dortmund and California Chrome vied for first place, but Chrome kept up the pressure and emerged the victor. Stevens graciously tipped his whip to congratulate Espinoza after the two horses had passed the finish line.

A happy Espinoza waved to the “Chromies” (California Chrome’s dedicated fans) as he brought Chrome back to the winner’s circle.

Espinoza remarked that he had been “a little bit concerned” since California Chrome was carrying the highest weight in the race (126 pounds). But, that didn’t seem to deter Chrome who, at 5-years-old, was also the senior horse in the race.

On the east coast, undefeated 3-year-old filly Songbird was the star of Sunday’s $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga. The American Oaks’ purse is usually $300,000, but the New York Racing Association (NYRA) raised it to $500,000 contingent on Songbird’s participation.

The 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Filly winner and her team obliged the NYRA, arriving in Saratoga from Del Mar on July 20.

Starting from the number one spot, Songbird went immediately to the lead under jockey Mike Smith.

They were closely trailed by Carina Mia ridden by Julien Leparoux. Songbird recorded fast times (23.86 and 47.52 seconds) for the first ¼ and ½ mile of the 1 1/8 mile race. As they reached the far turn, Songbird was tested by Carina Mia. But, Songbird and Smith were not ready to bow to any rival and took off to win over Carina Mia by 5 lengths.

In a press conference the day before the American Oaks, Songbird’s trainer Jerry Hollendorfer had complimented his equine star as being “real easy to work with.” Her undefeated record seems to indicate the filly is happy to return the compliment.

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Entertainment Corner

Debut Album Release Party - Shannon Rae

by Sal Gomez Hermosa Beach CA

Having covered Shannon Rae in her performances with a Los Angeles based tribute band scene there was little doubt of her talent, stage presence and vocal ability handling some of the most complex and well know classic rock music the world has ever known. So it was with great excitement that afforded me the opportunity to attend her debut

album release party...and she delivered spectacularly.

Saint Rocke, the popular rock & roll nightclub on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach was the setting for an evening to celebrate Shannon Rae and her self-titled debut album.

Surrounded by family and friends the band (Dave Polich, Ted Mentry, Rick Gagliano, Sissy Gilio, Steve

Zipper, Scott Connor and Sandra James) took the stage to play selected tracks from the debut release but also teased the audience with two selections from her followup album already well into production. Having heard the 1st single release titled “Walk Away” as well as two follow-up tracks “Blame it On the Radio & She’s Drivin,’ what impressed

Photo by Sal Gomez

me the most was Shannon and her band’s LIVE performances which in my opinion blasted those songs onto a new more exciting level. This in no way is a slap to the album. It is slickly produced by musician/writer/producer David Polich with warm, engaging and heartfelt country rock songs that are indeed “radio ready.” But these songs were

made to be heard LIVE, up front and loud. It’s in your face, raw, vibrant and alive and this band with Shannon Rae in the lead that music aficionados should experience in person.

The album is available on iTunes as well as other online music outlets. You can also visit her website and order physical CD’s at http:// shannonrae.com/music

USB connection. It’s totally different than your usual android cord so you will have

get used to it. The cord does feature faster battery charger system. Its battery is Li-Ion and is about 3060mAh compared to the iPhone 6s Plus that holds 2760 mAh. The cost of the MX6 is about $300. That price is a great deal and great save compared to the iPhone 6s Plus that cost about $800. When it comes to power cost and design the MX6 is hard to beat.

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Meizu MX6

by Glen Maldonado National

Chinese company Meizu will be releasing their newest flagship phone the MX6 on July 30th. The MX6 is a dual sim phone that allows you to have 2 different numbers. The MX6 has a similar look to the iPhone, actually a really close look. I won’t be surprised if Apple goes to the courts for this one. MX6 has a unibody metal body that features two antennas on the bottom and top of the phone. Inside the phone though it is very different from Apple. It features a deca-core MediaTek Helio processor. The processor is 2.3GHZ and it has 10 cores.

That’s right folks, 10 cores of processing power. iPhone currently has 2 cores and that’s a lot more than Apple.

MX6 has a 5.5 inch screen with 1080P resolution, its PPI pixel density is 401 and that’s exactly the same as the iPhone. MX6 has 32GB of storage for taking photos and videos, its OS is Andriod 6.0 Marshmallow. It does not feature a card slot so you cannot add more storage space to your phone. The camera is featured on the back center of the phone not

to the side. The MX6 has a 12 megapixel camera with a dual LED flash. The camera

records 2k HD video at 30 frames, nothing special.

MX6 features a type C

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Entertainment Corner

Animation Wizardry Display Exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood

by Annick J. Downhower National

Animation fans are in for a treat if they visit Universal Studios Hollywood between August 5 and August 14.

LAIKA Studios, creators of the Oscar-nominated films “Coraline” (2009), “ParaNorman” (2012), and “The Boxtrolls” (2014), will be offering an up-close look at their creative process in an exhibit exclusively at the theme park.

LAIKA’s specialty is stopmotion animation, an art form which involves the creation of hundreds of armatured puppets, intricate sets, and tiny props. This past February, the studio received a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for developing “highly specialized pipelines and

techniques” to create puppets using 3D printing.

LAIKA also utilizes visual effects (VFX) technology in their filming process.

The animation exhibit, “From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience” is included with admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. Inside the park’s Globe Theatre, guests will see LAIKA’s movie magic

Courtesy photo by Universal Studios Hollywood

in four themed rooms. On display will be sets such as the Pink Palace Apartments from “Coraline” and puppets constructed of metal, silicone, and fabric. The exhibit comes just before the August 19 release of LAIKA’s fourth film, “Kubo and the Two Strings.”

Shameless

“Kubo” is directed by Travis Knight, LAIKA CEO and the lead animator for “Coraline” and “ParaNorman.”

The plot follows Kubo (voice of Art Parkinson), a Japanese boy who accidentally unleashes a vengeful spirit. With the aid of Monkey (voice of Charlize Ther-

on), Beetle (voice of Matthew McConaughey), and a magical musical instrument, Kubo must defeat evil forces if order is to be restored.

This new film looks poised to carry on LAIKA’s tradition of excellence.

lot of screen time and here are a few: Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Jeremy Allen White, and Emma Kenney.

“Shameless” has the biggest developed cast of any show. The show is takes place in Chicago an urban slum where the poor struggle to make ends meet. The show has done a great job in capturing this environment. You really feel their problems are some that they

can’t do anything about. Direction is nothing special but that’s something known for a TV show. Writing is good as it takes a group of dysfunctional writers to make the Gallagher’s Dysfunctional as they are. “Shameless” brings another meaning to the word struggle, if we can make it through the things they do, we can achieve anything. Grade B+ Rated MA

by Glen Maldonado National

Showtime presents “Shameless” and stars Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, a single father of six who spends much of his free time drinking at bars.

The Gallagher children -led by oldest daughter Fiona (Emmy Rossum), who takes

on much of the child-rearing responsibility due to her mother’s absence -- manage to raise themselves in spite of Frank’s lack of parenting and unusual parenting style when he does choose to act like a father. The drama is an adaptation of the BAFTA Award-winning British show

of the same name.

The show was created by John Wells and Paul Abbott. Paul Abbot is also the creator of “Shameless” the British show version. John Wells is known for “The Company Men,” “The West Wing,” and “ER.” The cast is big and each person has a

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