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Vol. 54, No. 06
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
May 04, 2017
EMCSD 2nd Annual Speech Competition District Shows off Student Orators
by Staff Writer El Monte
There’s a saying in the music industry that the sophomore album is never as good as the first. This was not the case for El Monte City School District’s Second Annual Speech competition. Twenty-three 6th, 7th and 8th grade students commanded the Rosemead High School stage and mesmerized an audience of fellow students, parents, teachers, district administration and board members. Sixth grade tackled the topic, “What does it take for a person to be a hero?” and the seventh and eighth grade students presented an original oratory supporting or refuting the statement, “We live in a ‘just’ society”. In addition to receiving trophies for individual 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places, the first place students were awarded Speech continued on page 8
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Napolitano Honors 2017 “Unsung Heroines” Women of the Year by Staff Writer El Monte
The past, Friday, April 21, 2017, Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano honored the 2017 “Unsung Heroines,” Women of the Year for exemplary service at an awards ceremony at the Grace T. Black Auditorium in El Monte. “Out of the goodness of their hearts, these unsung heroines serve cities, schools, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations that are vital to our San Gabriel Valley communities,” Napolitano said. “They do so without expecting praise, which is why we attempt to recognize a few of the countless, deserving volunteers each year. We honor their selfless gifts of time, labor, and energy, and we thank all of their families who offer them support and encouragement.” 21 women received the award including Tess Velasco and Donna Crippen. Each woman’s name was submitted by her volunteer organization or community group that felt her contributions deserved special recognition. Napolitano gave out the awards and thanked the women personally.
“I find great satisfaction in supporting my city and elected officials in building the vision for our community and then watching that vision come to fruition,” said Veronica Cole of the Azusa Police Department. “It is something that I personally find very rewarding because my efforts can positively impact the future environment where my kids are growing up. I enjoy partnering with those in my city who are working to provide a safe, educational and healthy place to live.” “It was an amazing feeling to be honored as a Woman of the Year by Congresswoman Napolitano,” said Patti Tris of Interfaith Council. “She and her staff put together a beautiful awards ceremony and luncheon, and it was especially awesome to personally meet my Congresswoman!” “It was a privilege and honor to receive this award and to share it with the 20 other Unsung Heroines who have done so much for their communities,” said Donna Redman of the City of La Verne. “My 17-year-old daughter was in attendance and was inspired by these women and their
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Arroyo High School Student Qualifies As Finalist for National Merit Scholarship by By Stephanie Li
On March 30th, Superintendent Edward A. Zuniga entered the 2ndperiod class of Stephanie Huyhn to congratulate her with a certificate for qualifying as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test—a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements. The scholarship aims to promote a
wider and deeper respect for learning in general and for exceptionally talented individuals in particular. It also aims to shine a spotlight on brilliant students and encourage the pursuit of academic excellence at all levels of education. Finally, the scholarship hopes to stimulate increased support from organizations that wish to sponsor scholarships for outstanding scholastic talent. The first stage required is the scoring of at least 221 on the index score of the PSAT (the qualifying score varies per state). The next stage required a recommendation letter and an essay, as well as the submittal of a qualifying, SAT score.
Immigration Forum Scheduled for South El Monte High School by Staff Writer, El Monte
Families throughout El Monte and South El Monte are heading to the cafeteria of South El Monte High School next week to learn about immigration rights and participate in an Immigration Forum on Thursday, May 4th, beginning at 6 pm. This informative event is held in collaboration with the Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights – Los Angeles (CHIRLA), the Chavez Law Group, and The Public Law Center to educate communities on civic engagement, legal immigration services, community organizing, and current news on governmental policies. CHIRLA is the largest immigrant rights organization in California and has been an active advocate for immigrant integration legislation for many years. “The contributions of immigrant workers and families to our state, just
speaking dollars and cents, is significant. It is important that California continues to invest handsomely towards immigrant integration,” said Angelica Salas, CHIRLA Executive Director.. Chávez Law Group is a nationally affiliated law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of others, regardless of national origin and was founded by the son of legendary civil rights leader César Chávez 2003. Founded in 1981, The Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low income residents and other nonprofit organization in throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Southern California. For more information please contact a community liaison by calling the El Monte Union High school District at (626) 444-9005.
Valedictorians Speak Out by Amanda Medina, Staff Writer, Arroyo High School
For the first time ever in Arroyo’s history, there will be eleven valedictorians representing the class of 2017. To meet the requirements to be considered for this honor, a student must maintain at least a 4.2 GPA by the end of the Fall semester of their senior year according to board policy. Also, students must have earned a blue seal diploma which indicates that they had met A-G requirements.
The eleven valedictorians are George Chen, Stephanie Huynh, Peter Vien, Preston Lee, Wilson Yu, Britney Forsyth, Elaine Huynh, Rafael Trinidad, Stephanie Li, Connie Diep, and Rebecca Cheung. The salutatorian, which is the student that has the second highest GPA after the valedictorians, is Christy Lee. In 2010, Arroyo had its highest record of valedictorians with three Valedictorians continued on page 3
When asked about how she felt about becoming a finalist, Huynh said, “It’s a nice gift to have. My first choice [for college] is the University of Southern California, which gives all Finalists a half-tuition scholarship.” Huynh is the only finalist from Arroyo and was notified about becoming a National Merit Semi-Finalist around October and a National Merit Finalist around February. There are many schools that automatically offer scholarships for Finalists, so long as they identify said school as their first choice to the corporation. For example, there are over 50 colleges that offer full rides for Finalists, such as the
University of Alabama, University of Arizona, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Huynh was recently admitted into the University of Southern California and plans to attend in Fall. She will obtain beneficial scholarships to cover tuition as a National Merit Finalist.
In an effort to educate, inform, and shed light on the issue of sexual assault, The Mid Valley News and is closing Sexual Assault Awareness Month by publishing the essay “It’s Not My Fault” written by a student of the El Monte Union High School District. The Mid Valley News has made an editorial decision to err on the side of caution in the interest of student safety and security and withhold the author’s name and school location. Sexual assault is a growing problem that can no longer continue to be ignored or disregarded. It can happen anywhere at anytime to anyone. Sexual assault is defined as any sexual act you are forced to engage in without consent. It is often accompanied by force, physical restraint, physical violence or verbal threat. Contrary to the belief that it is a street crime or that it only happens to females, the majority of people that are sexually assaulted claim to have been violated by someone they know (friends, acquaintances, family members etc…) The most common types of sexual assault are date rape, acquaintance rape and often it occurs on college campuses. Most of these are affiliated with drugs such as roofies or GHB that is slipped into a person’s drink. Though the rate of sexual assault has dramatically fallen since 1993, there’s still numerous cases reported every year. It can’t even be said that the statistics for sexual violence and rape in the United States is accurate because only about thirty-seven percent of these incidents are reported to proper authorities. The stereotypical belief that only women are victims of sexual violence or that people who dress a certain way are “asking for it” is wrong. Although women and girls do experience sexual violence at higher rates, everyone can be at risk. On average 2.78 million men are victims of com-
pleted or attempted rape in the United States. One out of every ten men are rape victims. This goes to show that no matter the gender, age or lifestyle of a person sexual assault is still a threat. This kind of violence exist all over the world, but in the United States alone there is an act of sexual violence occurring every 2 minutes. A majority of these victims are in the age range of twelve to thirty-four. Current data shows that people are much more likely to be sexually assaulted by others with whom they are acquainted. Eighty-two percent of all victims of sexual assault know their assailant. Date rape is another act of sexual violence that usually goes unreported because most people see it as being the victims fault for provoking it by dressing a certain way or by drinking a certain amount of alcohol. Being raped isn’t the fault of the victim, but there are elements that contribute to the cause. These may include drugs, miscommunication, and alcohol. The mix of drugs and alcohol are significant factors to date rape and a majority of the time, drugs are slipped into the victims drink with the intention to compromise their ability to make responsible decisions. This could be one of the reasons why date rape often occurs on college campuses. Drinking has become a popular social activity amongst people of a younger age group. People need to understand what date rape is, what happens afterwards and how to try and prevent it. There are many different preventive forms of sexual assault that young people attempt to use, such as the buddy system or keeping a careful watch on drinks when in a public setting. Society encourages people to speak up if they see a situation that could potentially be dangerous. In an attempt to address this topic,
Pub note: This article originally appeared in Knight’s Banner: The Student News Site of Arroyo High School and is reprinted with permission from Arroyo High School and the El Monte Union High School District
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products that claim to provide some extra security are popping up. Some of these new products involve special nail polishes or lip glosses that can be used to detect common date rape drugs in drinks such as Ryphenol and GHB. Other more popular products are those such as the “Swizzle Stick” which looks like a regular straw but lights up if it detects a drug in your drink. Many prefer this tactic better than the others because it seems to be more sanitary that dipping your finger or lip gloss into the drink. There are so many inventions made specifically to reduce date rape violence and sexual assault, but there are also skills that can be learned and applied to these situations. Learning to identify specific behaviors and sticking to a buddy system can be surprisingly helpful. Prevention behaviors such as: knowing your sexual limit, being assertive, paying attention to your surroundings and communication are key factors to preventing sexual assault and rape. The only person responsible for committing sexual assault is the perpetrator, but everyone has the ability to look out for each others safety. This may include giving someone a safe ride home from a party or directly confronting a person who is engaging in threatening behavior. In other words, anyone can help prevent sexual violence. The smallest gestures matter and make a difference, whether its something like taking home a friend who has had too much to drink, explaining that a rape joke isn’t funny, or getting security involved when someone is behaving aggressively.
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students holding the honor. In 2011, the number doubled and the class had five valedictorians. The next three years honored six valedictorians. The eleven valedictorians will be presented at the graduation ceremony
Choosing to step in can impact the way those around you think about and respond to sexual violence. Trying to prevent someone from being sexually harassed or violated may not always be as effective as people like to think, since not everything can be prevented. There are, however, ways to help someone get through a traumatic experience such as this one. Warning signs are usually different for people of different ages and gender. Usually for children, the warning signs include bedwetting, nightmares, not wanting to be left alone with certain people, or excessive worrying. Teenagers tend to experience emotions that are easily noticeable like weight gain/loss, anxiety, change in their self care, and unhealthy eating patterns usually related to anxiety or stress. As an adult these symptoms can progress to depression, self-harm or drug and alcohol abuse. Elderly abuse is rare but the signs usually consist to that of a child. The most effective way to help a person dealing with an issue like this is to look out for these signs and subtly approach them about the issue. Being sexually assaulted or raped is not the fault of the victim, and in most cases, to get through their experience they need to believe that. It’s not always easy for victims to feel comfortable sharing their story because they tend to feel at fault. The whole process of coming forward to convict their attacker doesn’t usually favor the victim and it can cause them to feel attacked for a second time. Coming together as a community to help improve this process and get more people to come forward and speak up for themselves is the best way to try and help them through their struggle.
with George Chen and Peter Vien presenting speeches. Pub note: This article originally appeared in Knight’s Banner: The Student News Site of Arroyo High School and is reprinted with permission from Arroyo High School and the El Monte Union High School District
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Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water during this hot summer heat wave
The Pasadena City College Promise by Staff Writer
Starting in Fall 2017, Pasadena City College begins to honor the PCC Promise, a new program allowing local students to attend the college tuition-free for one year. Any student who graduates from a high school within PCC’s district and enrolls the Fall Semester after graduation will qualify for the program. Eligible students must have earned a high school diploma from any public or private high school within the Pasadena Area Community College District. Students who enter military service immediately following high school will be eligible if they enroll at PCC the first semester after completing service. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA at PCC to remain within the program and must enroll in at least 9 units per semester while at PCC. Former PCC President and California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott said the program is especially necessary for the types of students PCC serves. While praising the value of Southern California’s four-year institutions, Scott said “you have to be in the top 10 or 15 percent in order to get into one of those institutions. What are we going to do with the other 85 percent? We’re going to
say to them, ‘At Pasadena City College, we welcome you.’ ” Earlier this year, the University of La Verne announced it would begin accepting students from about a dozen San Gabriel Valley school districts starting in the Fall 2017 semester. A university spokesman said the requirements for students would vary each year, but the University of La Verne would consider both a minimum GPA and scores on standardized tests. Azusa Pacific University made a similar guarantee to local students, though the announcement was limited to just the Charter Oak Unified School District. However a university spokesman said APU was negotiating partnerships with 10 other school districts The announcements couldn’t come at a better time. In January, the University of California Board of Regents approved a 2.7 percent tuition and fee hike and in March, the board of trustees of the California State University system voted to increase tuition by $270 per year. Increases are scheduled to take effect Fall Semester of 2017. For more information students and parents are encouraged to contact Pasadena City College.
High School Baseball is On The Air! by Mike Nelson El Monte
Mid Valley Radio is broadcasting two high school baseball games next week. The first game is Wednesday, May 3rd and first pitch is scheduled for 3:15 when the El Monte Lions visit the South El Monte Eagles to create Mission Valley mayhem in a duel for first place. The Eagles are sitting in second place in the Mission Valley League standings with a 6-2 record while the Lions are in first with a 7-2 record. This game is a battle for first place next Wednesday afternoon where the home field advantage of the Eagles could make the difference. game you do not want to miss. The last time these two teams clashed on March 31st it was a great game with the South El Monte Eagles winning 12-10 in extra innings, where the Eagles battled back from a 9-1 deficit in an amazing game. This game should produce the same kind of action with two teams who have played good all seasons. The South El Monte Lions scoring 137 runs and giving up 79 to the El Monte Lions 108 runs scored and only giving up 65.
The second game on Mid Valley Radio is Friday, May 5th Digital Broadcasting when the Voice of the Valley calls action when the El Monte Lions visit the Mountain View Vikings. The Vikings are sitting last place with a 2-7 record. Pitching has been a struggle for this team all season as they have given up an appalling 141 runs to lead the league in runs allowed. The Vikings have scored an anemic 59 runs this season so production at the plate is a big concern for Mountain View High School. The Vikings did show promise in their last game on the road against the Arroyo Knights winning 10-3. We will see if the Mountain View Vikings can use that momentum when they take on the Lions this Friday. Baseball fans can tune into Mid Valley Radio at www.MidValleyRadio.net to catch all the action with Mike Nelson beginning at 3:15 on Wednesday, May 3rd.
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Metro News Foothill Gold Line: Summer 2017 Community Information Meetings
The 12.3-mile Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Montclair is an extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail system that currently runs between East Los Angeles and Azusa. The future extension will add stations east of the current terminus in Azusa. Six new stations are planned; one in each of the following cities - Glendora, San Di-
mas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair. Each of the new stations will have parking, as well as amenities for bicycles, walking and bus connections. The Glendora to Montclair project will break ground in October 2017 and is anticipated to reach substantial completion in late-2025 to early-2026. After groundbreaking, major construction will not begin for a few years. The first year will be spent relocating utilities, conducting pre-construction activities, and hiring a design-build contractor. A contractor is anticipated to be hired in late-2018 and major construction will likely start in late2019 at the earliest. COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS JOIN US! This Summer, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is hosting a series of community information meetings to update the community about the project schedule, station design and art, and what to expect during construction. These are open house meetings, so arrive at any time and stay as long as you like. No presentations are planned; but project representatives will be available to answer questions. Meetings take place from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (arrive at any time and stay as long as you like. No SGV Metro News continued on page 8
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Cracker Barrel Town Hall Meeting By: Mike McClure El Monte
…so Friday, April 14th, I went to the Grace T. Black Auditorium here in El Monte for Congresswoman Napolitano’s Town Hall on Immigration. Over the years I have attended several Congressional Town Halls and I believe that they are one of the fundamental building blocks of our democracy. This is one of the primary ways that a Member of Congress can get unfiltered information directly from those that they serve. Not only voters; but business people, students, families, anyone living in their district or that has business in the district. That is what makes us great, no matter what our station in life we are equal in the Constitution. Both sides of the aisle conduct Town Halls, each Member of Congress has his or her way of running them. Most bring experts on key issues of concern, sometimes there is a sign in sheet but I don’t remember anyone asking for I.D. or proof of residence. Sometimes speaker cards are used and I’ve been to some where they just put out an open mic and everyone lined up who had a question or comment. Well at last week’s Town Hall
there approx. 200 people (mostly local) with about a dozen (I don’t know what they call themselves TRUMPsters?, probably not because that rhymes to much with dumpsters, maybe TRUMPiters, yeah that sounds right) TRUMPiters and they had come to disrupt! El Monte’s Mayor, Andre Quintero had his hands full trying to keep calm, I don’t know if Andre is a fan of Mark Twain or not but one of Twain’s great lines was, “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference” must have been on his mind because he didn’t allow the TRUMPiters to draw him into an argument with their interruptions even when our Mayor introduced his father and one of them yelled, “English,speak English please!” After a long pause, Mayor Quintero calmly said,” Sir, it is his name I am speaking English”. Everyone has a right to speak, but to quote Mark Twain again, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt”…I guess that there must have been TRUMPiters back in Twain’s days.
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“Met Some Great Athletes”
by Dick James El Monte I have met many great athletes over the years (Olympians and professional) but one of the best baseball players that I have ever known couldn’t make the high school team. Henry “Hank” Aguirre and I were friends at Mark Keppel High School back in the days. Hank would come by the house and play catch with my mom but he was on the cheer leading squad at school. We use to shop at the “Aguirre Tortillas Factory” (over on Mission, just East of Del Mar in San Gabriel). Hank graduated from high school in 1949 and went on to East L.A. College where he became an outstanding pitcher on their team. He signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1956 and
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spent 12 years in the majors, mostly with the Detroit Tigers. He did pitch one year with the Dodgers and ended his career playing and working for Leo Dorocher with the Cubs, mostly as a coach. My favorite story of Hank’s was when he first faced the great Ted Williams . Known as the “Splendid Splinter” Ted Williams struck out; Hank , a brash rookie, ask Ted Williams to autograph the baseball that he had just struck out on… well the “Splendid Splinter” wasn’t happy about it but he did sign the ball. A couple of weeks later hank found himself facing Williams again ,this time Ted Williams lived up to his nick name and crushed the ball for a homerun. As he rounded the bases Mr. Williams yelled to Hank, “ If you can find that one I’ll sign it too!” Hank, known as “Mex” throughout his career because he was one of just a few Mexican-Americans in the big leagues back then, always took pride in his heritage and work to build a successful business in Detroit and served as a role model for other Latino business men and women. And every year, as baseball season comes around, I remember my friend, who couldn’t make the high school baseball team playing catch with my mother.
A SHOCK by Eugene R. Webb
Believe me, this is no joke; I just found out I had a stroke! On Saturday morning, June 18th, I could hardly see; I sure didn’t know what was happening to me. I’ve always tried to be a standup, good guy; But I felt I was losing my right eye. That evening my wife and I took a walk; As usual, it was just around the block. Later when answering the phone, my legs gave out; That was a shock! I didn’t know what it was all about. My wife said we are going to the emergency room; “No, I’m going to bed. We’ll go tomorrow before noon”.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Season Preview
So there we were at the hospital on Father’s Day; After many tests, this is what the Doctors had to say.
For LA Angels this year may be another rebuilding year, despite them having Mike Trout, the best player in baseball and the AL MVP for 2016. Last season this club finished in 4th place in the AL West with a 74-88 record. It was a struggle all season for all the Angels, the team had a 37-52 record at the All Star Break so the team was already out of playoff contention at the midpoint of the season. The Angels were the best team in baseball in 2015 and were subsequently swept in the first round by the Kansas City Royals in 3 games, the team has yet the recover from that playoff failure. This season does not seem to look too good from Angels. The Angels infield does not look that bad on paper, its above average, the question will be whether these players perform or stay healthy. At first base and DH you have Albert Pujols and C.J Cron, both players
only .224 in the 7 years and he also struck at least 100 times in 5 of the 7 years. That being said, in the second game of this season, Espinosa hit an amazing go ahead 3 run homer for his first hit as an Angel, in the top of the 9th inning against the Oakland Athletics, a game the Angels won 7 to 6, so the Angels hope that be a good omen for him. At shortstop you have the young star Andrelton Simmons who is an amazing fielder and has one of the best arms in baseball. Primarily a contact hitter, he has .262 for his career, he will get a lot of hits but he is not going to change the Angels fate. At third base you have Yunel Escobar, a great fielder, and not a bad hitter either, has hit .284 for his career, he has never been able to stay healthy, so that will be the question for this player. At Catcher, you have Carlos Perez, a player that has only .229 in his first few season and is re-
“You’ve had strokes, three not one”; I thought so far this hasn’t been much fun. The next day, leaving the hospital a miracle took place; There I was walking out with a smile on my face. Now doctors say my eyes won’t get better, maybe worse; We are praying for another miracle not a curse. Today I can’t drive or even write a poem; It’s not even easy to get out and roam. I’m grateful my other faculties are in tack; But I would really like to have my eyesight back. This must be part of God’s plan; Even though I don’t fully understand. I have been blessed with family and friends; Amen!
by Mike Nelson Los Angeles
start in those positions respectively throughout the season. Pujols, a future Hall of Famer with his incredible resume with his previous team, the St Louis Cardinals, with a .309 career batting average with 592 HRs and 1,824 RBIs and two World Series Championships in 2006 and 2011, he is definitely a difference maker on this team. If Pujols can hit at least .300, something he has not done since arriving to Angels in 2013, the Angels may compete for a Wild Card Spot. At second base you have Danny Espinosa, a player acquired by a trade in the offseason by the team. The Angels have high hopes for this player, Espinosa spent the first 7 years of his career with the Washington Nationals and he hit for power, hitting 24 HRs and 72 RBIs last season. He has had health issues throughout his career, he has never played an entire season. Also his batting average was
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ally an unproven player in the MLB. They also acquired Martin Maldonado, another unproven player at that position. The outfield for the Angels is simply Mike Trout at Center Field. He is best player in baseball, hands down, MVP last season. He hit 29 HRs and 100 RBIs with .315 batting average in 2016 and was simply amazing. The other three outfielders, Kole Calhoun, Cameron Maybin and Ben Revere are players that have really yet to prove that they can be mainstay major leaguers or in the case of Revere are past their prime. This is when you start to see why the Angels won’t make the playoffs. The Angels in the pitching department have a lot of issues. The Angels have Andrew Heaney and Garret Richards on the DL for most likely the rest of the year, they are the two best pitchers. The Angels only have 4 active starters on the team, the call up a 5th starter regularly for a spot start. The bullpen doesn’t get any better, they were in the bottom half of the league in runs allowed and are just too unhealthy to even think about contending. To win in today’s baseball you must have stable pitching, and the Angels don’t have it. The Angels will most likely finish in 4th again, behind the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. The other teams in this division do have stable pitching and hit like crazy. The Angels are going to have a tough year, it just seems that way unfortunately.
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NAB Show Returns with “The M.E.T. Effect” By Lucia Flores, Contributing Writer National
This year’s edition of the National Association of Broadcasters Show emphasized three important elements of the broadcasting industry: media, entertainment, and technology. “The M.E.T. Effect” was in full force, as attendees from all aspects of the world of broadcasting gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 22th-27th, to explore the latest developments in the industry. The NAB Show featured informative panels, workshops, classes, and exhibit halls where attendees had the opportunity to browse the latest innovations in technology and network with fellow industry members. “Record High Quality Audio and Video with Smartphones” - Nowadays, smartphones are equipped with high-quality recording cameras. Some even record in the 4K format, which is a higher resolution than HD
Video. In this panel, attendees were given tips on how to record content with their phones, from using stabilizers to get non-shaky video, to making sure the phone is on airplane mode or do not disturb to save battery and avoid interruptions while recording. “Broadcasting Live on the Go: How to Livecast from Mobile Devices” - Several important topics discussed in this panel included battery-life of devices, appropriate microphones to use, streaming from devices, and adequate storage space. “The NBA’s Golden Age of Innovation” - This session featured Mark Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO. It was a very informative panel, as he spoke about the National Basketball Association’s latest innovations in enhancing the live game experience. Tatum also mentioned
There was lots to explore in the exhibit halls at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Lucia Flores
“The M.E.T. Effect.” Media, Entertainment, Technology at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV. Photo by Lorena Flores
the possibility of incorporating Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality so fans all over the world can experience the feeling of being courtside during games. “Podcast Spotlight” - The Podcast Spotlight included several panels that focused on podcasting and ways in which radio stations can produce relevant content. Also discussed were different strategies to gain revenue from that content. “Guerilla Production Strategies: Getting More Done With Less” - In this class, Abba Shapiro, Writer/ Producer/ Director of Shapiro Video & Multimedia, demonstrated different strategies to create high quality productions guerilla-style and on a budget. He also informed the audience of different economical tools that they could use in their productions, such as inexpensive microphones that could produce good quality sound, and stabilizers that could help record clean, stable video. “The Force Returns: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Super Session” Star Wars fans lined up early to get an ideal spot at this Super Session. At-
tendees were treated to a discussion of how certain special effects were conjured up on set, and how they were created and finalized during the post-production process. The NAB Show is the world’s largest convention encompassing The M.E.T. Effect, the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With 103,000 attendees from 166 countries and 1,700+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB Show continued on page 8
City of El Monte City of El Monte 2nd Annual Autism Celebrates Cinco de Resource Conference Mayo and 34th Annual Fiesta of Books Cinco de Mayo is a holiday commemorating the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). Sources differ on the importance of the holiday in Mexico, but in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. On May 6th, the City of El Monte celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a full day fiesta celebrating literacy and the Mexican heritage of honor, pride, and courage by hosting the Cinco de Mayo and 34th Annual Fiesta of Books.
The day will kick off with a menudo breakfast at the Jack Crippen Senior Center (3120 Tyler Ave.) from 8 – 11 a.m., followed by the Fiesta of Books at the El Monte Community Center (3130 Tyler Ave.) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., while a Cinco de Mayo festival takes place at Arceo Park (3125 Tyler Ave.) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. At the Fiesta of Books, children in preschool through sixth grade will each receive two free books of their choice from a collection of classic and contemporary titles, generously Cinco de Mayo continued on page 8
More than 400 guests packed the El Monte Community Center on April 29 to attend the City of El Monte’s second annual Autism Resource Conference, culminating Autism Awareness Month. In support of autism awareness, the city-sponsored, standing-room only event featured an abundance of free educational resources and information for families seeking support for loved ones affected by autism spectrum disorder. Internationally renowned experts, Dr. Sheri Wilkins and Carol Burmeister, authors of FLIPP the Switch: Strengthen Executive Function Skills, gave the keynote and explained how to manage and enhance the daily functions and activities of those who fall on the autism spectrum. “Keep it visual. Keep it positive. Keep it fun,” Dr. Wilkins shared, as she highlighted her top three ground rules for getting messages and expectations across. “Our brains do not
process the negative, so it is important to reinforce positive outcomes when teaching those with autism.” Following the keynote address, City of El Monte employee Anabel Martinez, a 25-year-old single mother of an autistic little boy, shared her experience about navigating the challenges of supporting her four-yearold son after he was diagnosed. Her testimony of resilience and success in seeking resources and community assistance resonated with the audience. Many families who attended the conference brought their children, who enjoyed many of the free activities and giveaways provided, which included a copy of Sesame Street’s “We’re Amazing, 1,2,3,” a book that introduces the newest Muppet, Julia, who has autism. “Our community needs to know that there is help and support for families affected by autism spectrum Autism continued on page 8
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ROMANTIC MOVIES ACROSS 1. Bunch of VIPs? 6. Parents + teachers, acr. 9. Sour milk sign 13. Meltable abode 14. Oui 15. Jessica Rabbit’s true love 16. Fix a program 17. Hi-____ 18. Assuage 19. *Where Tom Hanks was sleepless 21. *Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr’s liaison 23. Jack Kerouac, or ____ Paradise 24. Medieval domain 25. Roll of bills 28. Inauguration event 30. Like olden day toy 35. Bypass 37. Encore! 39. Blood line 40. Collier’s office 41. Deflect 43. Indigo user 44. Petri dish medium, pl. 46. “At ____, soldier!” 47. Hindu wrap 48. Everyday 50. Ego’s main concern 52. Bad-mouth 53. Schooner pole 55. Corn unit 57. *”Shakespeare ____ _____” 60. *What Audrey Hepburn had in Rome 64. Clive Bixby to Phil Dunphy 65. Plays for pay 67. Harry Potter’s antagonist 68. Neopagan religion 69. ____ Aviv 70. Say something 71. *”The ____ House” with Keanu Reeves 72. *Affleck’s character chased her 73. Waxing crescent, e.g.
DOWN 1. Auction actions 2. S-shaped molding 3. *”Valentine’s Day” actress 4. Disorderly crowds 5. Battlefield ID 6. Combustible heap 7. Golf starting point 8. Allegro ____ in music, Italian 9. RC or Pepsi 10. Tangelo 11. Back seat 12. Brut, as in champagne 15. Basket-making fiber 20. Camel’s kin 22. Marines are this and proud? 24. Where Japan is 25. *Pretty one 26. Friend from Mexico 27. Iraqi money 29. *It actually happens 31. Nonverbal O.K., pl. 32. Tree nymph in Greek mythology 33. First cradles 34. *”Midnight in ____” 36. Four years to a President 38. Gaelic 42. Ma Bell, e.g. 45. Indian restaurant appetizer 49. Head or john 51. Collapse a chair, e.g. 54. Mordane in “Game of Thrones” 56. Occasion for pink or blue balloons 57. One of the hipbones, pl. 58. *Male lead in “The Prince of Tides” 59. Pretty undergarment fabric 60. Has divine power 61. Subject of stats 62. Single pip cards 63. Yesteryear 64. Hole punching tool 66. “Losing My Religion” band
Horoscope Aries March 21st – April 19th
You’ll be back in your element this week thanks to Venus moving back into Aries on Friday. Although Venus has been in your sign from February 3-April 2, she turned retrograde after March 4, giving your love life a swift kick in the pants.
Taurus April 20th – May 20th
You can easily fool yourself into believing you’re on the right track today. However, you’re in for a rude awakening if you run out of resources before you finish your work. But you’re not one to take no for an answer once you’ve made a plan to reach your destination.
Gemini May 21st – June 20th
The very same issues that pile up in everyone else’s life today are merely annoying assignments for you to finish along the way. You like the extra challenge of engaging in many different discussions and projects at once.
Cancer June 21th – July 22th
Your goals are set but you still must state your intentions so others in your network know what you’re doing with your time. Nevertheless, logistical problems rise to the surface today, revealing the unrealistic optimism present in your original thinking.
Leo July 23rd – Aug 22th
Your leadership skills are solid as a rock today but that doesn’t mean a team of experts is at your beck and call. Your ability to hold a position is impressive to your coworkers, and you’re likely to continue on your mission no matter what.
Virgo Aug 23rd – Sept 22nd
Your conflicted emotions send mixed signals to your coworkers today. The extroverted Leo Moon encourages you to express your creativity and bask in the recognition of a job well done.
Libra Sept 23rd – Oct 22th
You believe that the cure to all that ails you today will be found in your relationship with your network of friends and coworkers. Naturally, support from your peers can ease most burdens, but their enthusiasm could fall short of your current expectations. In fact, your problems won’t be solved by someone else’s intervention now.
Scorpio Oct 23rd – Nov 21st
You want to demonstrate the strength of your convictions with powerful words and decisive actions that send a clear message to your coworkers. Unfortunately, they might not be reading off the same page, and there may be significant differences between what you say now and what others actually hear. Don’t bother going back over old territory today; instead of explaining your intentions one more time, just trust your intuition. Ultimately, your behavior will be your greatest champion.
Sagittarius Nov 22nd – Dec 21th
You can see the distant horizons today, but have little inclination to visit them. You must singularly focus on your immediate surroundings, dealing with one subject at a time. Nevertheless, you don’t possess the patience to continue concentrating on the tiniest minutiae when you want to be wrapping your mind around the entire picture. Generalist thinking will need to wait; like it or not, the devil is in the details.
Capricorn Dec 22nd – Jan 19th
Success means different things to different people and whatever your version of it is today, you’re likely to change your mind tomorrow. You’re drawn into the realm of unexpressed feelings and you want everyone to know how deep you are diving to recover these sunken treasures. Don’t worry about material gain now; just follow your instincts and continue to gather information along the way.
Aquarius Jan 20th – Feb 18th
Relationships are both the problem and the solution today. Nearly everyone seems to be jumping out of their skin as they react to complicated changes in their lives. However, for some unknown reason, it appears that you have escaped the brunt of the storm. Unfortunately, you still must deal with the people in your immediate environment, even if they’re envious of your position.
Pisces Feb 19th – March 20th
You can’t stand it if anyone thinks you’re not being effective in your current job. You might go out of the way to demonstrate your contribution now, but you’re not allowed to do it directly. Tooting your own horn is in bad taste if your goal is to garner attention. Showing up and doing your work doesn’t sound glorious, but recognition will come in time.
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cash prizes donated by Speech Guy, a company dedicated to providing speech therapy to students and adults. Every speaker represented his/ her school with pride and distinction and received a participation award for their effort and dedication in preparing for this worthwhile event. EMCSD Superintendent Maribel Garcia and Board Member Jennifer Cobian presented the awards to the ecstatic winners, and proud parents posed for pictures with their children. The district looks forward to next April when students come together to raise the bar yet again at the third annual El Monte City School District Speech Competition.
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presentations are planned and the same information will be available at all meetings): • July 13 - San Dimas Senior/ Community Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas • July 18 – Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Hwy., Pomona • July 19 – Montclair Senior Center, 5111 Benito St., Montclair
• July 24 – Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont • August 3 – Hillcrest Retirement Community, 2705 Mountain View Dr., La Verne • August 7 – Glendora Library Bidwell Forum, 140 S. Glendora Ave., Glendora Importantly, the same information will be displayed at all six meetings, so attend the meeting that works best for your schedule. SAVE THE DATE - PROJECT GROUND BREAKING CEREMO-
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donated from local business, clubs, schools and members of the community. In addition to free books, children can meet storybook characters and will be treated to storytelling sessions, hosted by community volunteers. A homemade salsa cook-off and contest will also take place, where participants can submit one salsa entry that will be judged on overall best taste. Entries must be delivered to Arceo Park between noon and 2 p.m. the day of the festival. The first-place winner will receive $75 and a trophy, second place will receive $50 and a trophy and third place will receive $25 and a trophy. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by El Monte Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, El Monte Police Department, Mt. View School District and the El Monte City School District. For more information, call (626) 580-2200.
selfless acts of volunteerism. My hope is that she will continue the tradition of giving back and will carry it forward into the next generation.” “I would like to thank the Chamber for nominating me as a Woman of the Year,” said Theresa (Tess) Velasco of the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce. “I am extremely grateful and honored to receive this award from Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, although people who volunteer do not expect to be rewarded. The smiles and the thanks we receive are rewards enough for us. May we continue to work together and support each other as have all the women recognized today. This is what makes our community a better place to live in and helps our children to grow into good citizens.” NY: Saturday, October 21, 2017 @ Citrus College, Glendora. Details to be out soon! Questions about the community meetings or about the Foothill Gold Line project? Call (626) 471-9050 or email publicaffairs@foothillgoldline.org. If you haven’t already, take a minute to sign up to receive community information updates about the Foothill Gold Line at - www. foothillgoldline.org/signup.
our speakers and participants who showed everyone today that they are not alone.” The conference culminatdisorder,” El Monte Councilman ed with a free resource fair offering Juventino Gomez said. “The enoraccess to health and wellness promous turnout we had today shows fessionals. Representatives included the tremendous need we have in West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, our community. I am grateful to all Autism Society of America and We Rock the Spectrum, among a dozen more. More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. Prevalence in the United States is estimated at 1 in 68 births. With diagnosed cases more than tripling in the past 15 years among San Gabriel Valley children, El Monte is taking action and working closely with surrounding school districts to ensure local families know Dr. Sheri Wilkins delivers keynote address to more than 400 about resources availattendees at El Monte’s 2nd annual Autism Resource able to them. Conference on Saturday, April 29. Courtesy Photo
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