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Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
September 13, 2017
El Monte High School Begins Stadium Update
Facility to be enhanced with bleachers, snack bar and restrooms by Staff writer El Monte
El Monte High School on Aug. 31 officially marked the beginning of major renovations to its high school stadium with a celebratory groundbreaking that included dozens of students and community members who beamed with excitement as they heard plans on the athletic facility’s upgrades. The $6.6 million renovation project, expected to be complete by May 2018, is being funded by proceeds generated by the $148 million Measure D bond approved by voters in November 2008 to modernize El Monte Union’s classrooms, upgrade buildings and enhance athletic facilities. Stadium renovations include adding a snack bar, restrooms and three sets of bleachers that will seat more than 2,000 spectators. The site will also receive new fencing, landscaping, a gate entrance and ticket booth.
“El Monte High School has a proud 100-plus year history in this community, and it’s been an important focus for us to provide our students with state-of-the-art athletic facilities, as well as provide a venue that our El Monte Union families can enjoy,” El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees President Carlos Salcedo said. “I want to thank the community and our students for their support and our administrative team for its leadership. It’s exciting to get a shovel in the ground and get this project going.” El Monte High School’s stadium bleachers will feature a home stand for 1,173 spectators, a visitor’s stand for 824 guests and a section to seat up to 114 band members and cheer leaders. Students from the school’s soccer and football teams said they are looking forward to the project’s completion and the opportunity to play home games on the enhanced site. “Nothing beats the feeling of play-
El Monte Union High School District broke ground on $6.6 million in stadium upgrades at El Monte High School on Aug. 31. Pictured are, from left, Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga, Board of Trustees Member Esthela Torres de Siegrist, Member Ricardo Padilla, President Carlos Salcedo, Vice President Maria Morgan and El Monte High Principal Robin Torres. Courtesy Photo.
ing at home, especially in El Monte under those Friday night lights,” football player Abel Ochoa said. Soccer player Omar Olvera said he was eager to play in the new stadium along with his teammates. “I’m looking forward to entering the field and seeing the newly built bleachers, and I’m excited to graduate with my
family and friends cheering from the bleachers,” Olvera said. Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga, an El Monte High School class of 1991 graduate and former football player, said the project has been a long time coming and speaks to the Stadium Update continued on page 8
An Update on the EMCSD Dual Language Program by Staff Writer El Monte
Walking into the Dual Language kindergarten classes at Durfee School, you notice that the teachers are speaking as much with their hands as they are with their voices. According to kindergarten Dual Language teachers, Angelica Gates and Yolanda Espinoza, half of the students in their classes do not speak Spanish. Consequently, both teachers supplement their Spanish words with actions. This morning the lesson in Gates’ classroom was about the concept of pequeno, mediano, and grande. (small, medium and large). Crossedlegged students paired up with their rodillas (knees) touching and in Spanish they told each other which size they preferred. Meanwhile Gates went to each pair of students and shared a visual – tres osos, tres tamaños (three bears, three sizes). She encouraged each student to speak and point to the size they preferred. Gates never used a word of English. Espinoza’s class was engaged in a total physical response lesson as she was teaching body parts cabeza, pies, espalda – (head, feet, shoulders). Everyone was standing and mimicking their teacher as they sang a song in Spanish. There is quite a bit of singing, much
like you would hear in a traditional English speaking kindergarten class, but all songs are sung in Spanish. It was interesting to hear the familiar tune The Itsy Bitsy Spider, along with hand motions, sung in Spanish. Most of the kids didn’t quite know the words, but the hand motions were there. According to their teachers the language production is not there yet, but the language reception is there. “Kids learn really fast. They encounter some frustration but that is quickly overcome. The students don’t have the fear or anxiety of learning a language like some adults do,” explained Espinoza. Gates commented that, “This program brings out different talents in the kids. Some of the more timid Spanish speakers are now looked at by the other kids as leaders. While some of the other kids who are not used to struggling are learning perseverance.” After the first day of class, one student went home and told her parents, “I like my teacher. She talks like grandma!” “Talking like grandma” is why some parents chose to enroll their students in the Dual Language program. Parents feel they missed the opportu-
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nity to learn Spanish themselves and don’t want that same loss for their children. Parents are excited as well as curious about the program. This was evident during the recent Back to School Night where both teachers noticed whole families attending to get a first-hand look of the program. Parents, grandparents, siblings, baby sitters – everyone realizing that this was going to take a group effort. Families are also using YouTube to access Spanish language lessons for themselves so they can be better equipped to help their children. Virginia Castro, EMCSD Direc-
tor of Instruction and Assessment, said, “As a district, we want to make sure that we nurture both English and Spanish learners by giving full access to both languages. This also provides a meaningful way to celebrate multiple cultures.” Research has shown that bilingualism has a wide range of benefits in children, helping their communication skills and giving them an edge over monolingual peers in their ability to focus and process information. Children are likely to have a better Dual Language continued on page 8
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Rio Hondo College Extends Reach to 8,000-plus Students through Trio of Educational Centers by Ruthie Retana Whittier / San Gabriel Valley
Rio Hondo College has brought higher educational opportunities to more than 8,000 community members over the last eight years through a trio of innovative educational centers, according to recently released figures. This fall, the College is deepening course offerings in math, English and childcare instruction at the centers as part of a continuing effort to tailor instructional programs to meet community needs. Students returned to classes on Aug. 19. “We are constantly reviewing the needs of our community members so we can be as responsive as possible,” said Yolanda Emerson, who oversees the centers. “Our goal is to make it possible for residents to complete as much of the general education requirements through our centers as
possible, and to sculpt programs that meet specific needs and requests.” The centers were opened in phases starting in 2009-10 to bring services to residents who could not always make the trip to Rio Hondo College’s Whittier campus. The first site to open was the South Whittier Educational Center, which welcomed one class and 49 students in 2009. By 2016-17, the center was serving 958 students in 45 classes. The El Monte Educational Center followed in 2012 with nine courses and 238 students, building on the lessons learned in South Whittier. In 2016-17, El Monte served 908 students in 39 classes. The newest center is the Rio Hondo Educational Center at Pico Rivera, which opened in fall 2016. In its first year, the center served 796 students in 38 classes even as crews put the finishing touches on the center’s renovation.
Students attend class at the El Monte Educational Center on Aug. 19. The center opened in 2012 with nine courses and 238 students, building on the lessons learned in South Whittier. Courtesy photo
“Pico Rivera’s astounding success is a testament to the importance of
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California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley is Open for Instruction by Staff Rosemead / San Gabriel Valley
Joy spread across a crowd of students, parents and community leaders on Friday, Sept. 1, when California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) celebrated its opening with an arts-filled Ribbon Cutting and Open House. Created from a vision by Orange County School of the Arts Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and Executive Director Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D. CSArts-SGV is made possible by a unique partnership with the Duarte Unified School District (DUSD). “On Aug. 14, we opened our doors to more than 700 bright and talented seventh through 12th-grade students, each with a passion for studying the arts,” said Opacic. “What distin-
guishes our schools from the rest is the unique culture that forms from the character of our students and the caliber of our supportive faculty. This creative, challenging and nurturing environment will help our students reach their highest potential.” Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, guests enjoyed an inside look at CSArts-SGV arts conservatories by observing several classes taking place across the campus. Guests had the opportunity to visit a CSArtsSGV Philharmonic rehearsal in the music center; several classes in the dance studios including a ballet master class, an acting movement master class and a stage combat master class; and in shared arts/academic classrooms a cyanotype workshop, an opera workshop rehearsal, a cre-
ative writing class and a piano guided practice. About California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) provides a creative, challenging and nurturing environment modeled after the award-winning arts and academic programs of Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), one of the premier arts schools in the country. The public charter school opened on Aug. 14, 2017 in a unique partnership with the Duarte Unified School District, and is a tuition-free, donation dependent program. For the 2017-2018 school year, CSArts-SGV serves more than 700 students in grades seven through 11. Next year will expand to include grade 12.
Approximately 66 percent of enrolled students reside in San Gabriel Valley, with others traveling from Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, among other locations. The public charter school was established in 2016 by the California School of the Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization being established to operate a network of high achieving, comprehensive public arts charter schools, modeled after the nationally recognized Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). CSArts-SGV is located at 1401 Highland Avenue, Duarte, Calif. For more information, visit their website at sgv.csarts.net
BOSCO TECH to Host Free High School Preview Night by Staff Rosemead
On the heels of cutting the ribbon on a new Emerging Technologies Lab, Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) will present “Gear Up for High School,” a high school preview night for elementary and middle school students on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m., outdoors, on the Tech campus. During the free event, representatives from local Catholic private and archdiocesan high schools will provide information and answer questions about their school’s admissions process, curriculum, and academic and extracurricular programs. “Annually, we gather local private and archdiocesan high schools as a convenience for families in the community,” said Bosco Tech Principal Xavier Jimenez. “It’s an excellent opportunity for students to learn
more about the many quality Catholic secondary schools in our area at one time.” Free parking is available in both the lot located on San Gabriel Blvd., north of the school’s front entrance, and the lot off Arroyo Dr., between Rose Glen Ave. and Paramount Blvd. For more information about the event, including how to register, please call (626) 940-2011 Bosco Tech is an Catholic high school that combines a rigorous college-preparatory program with a technology-focused education. The innovative curriculum allows students to exceed university admission requirements while completing extensive integrated coursework in one of several applied science and engineering fields. The school boasts a college acceptance rate of approximately 100 percent, with more than 60 percent of graduates pursuing STEM-related post-secondary degrees.
Top: Robotics Assembly & Competition Center. Bottom Right: 3D Design Rapid Prototype Lab. Courtesy photo
For more information about Don Bosco Technical Institute visit their website at www.boscotech.edu or call (626) 940-2000.
September 13, 2017
American Red Cross Will “Sound the Alarm” to Save Lives by Staff Writer
The American Red Cross and Prepare El Monte - South El Monte Coalition is looking for volunteers to help install 500 free smoke alarms on September 23rd as part of a national campaign. American Red Cross has launched the “Sound the Alarm. Save a Life” campaign to install 100,000 free smoke alarms in cities across the country. Five hundred alarms will be installed throughout the El Monte community by volunteers on September 23rd as part of a national goal to help save lives and lessen the number of tragedies attributed to home fires. The American Red Cross and Prepare El Monte - South El Monte is partnering with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, The El Monte City School District, the El Monte Union High School District, and the City of El Monte these lifesaving smoke alarms in high-risk and vulnerable neighborhoods. The Red Cross is issuing a call for volunteers to come onboard and help with the upcoming installation event. Visit PreareSoCal.org/SoundTheAlarm to apply to be a volunteer. The Sound the Alarm events are part of a nationwide series of home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events to be held in Septem-
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ber and October, culminating in the Red Cross’ installation of the onemillionth free smoke alarm since its Home Fire Campaign launched in 2014. Pastor Richard Chavarria, Trinity Reformed Church, stresses the need to be prepared in case of an emergency: “Preparation helps people be safe. The knowledge of what to do for your family in case of emergency is a wonderful tool to have and a wonderful skill that’s really an act of love. The more you know how to take care of your family, the better they are going to be taken care of.” Art Barrios, Chairman of the El Monte South El Monte Emergency Preparation Coalition emphasizes: “What it does is help all the residents of the cities of El Monte and South El Monte get prepared with smoke alarms that are working. That’s important because you only have one to two minutes to get out of the house when a fire starts”. Sound the Alarm is a part of the American Red Cross’ broader Home Fire Campaign, with a goal to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries by 25 percent by the year 2020. Since 2014, the Red Cross’s Home Fire campaign has made a large impact,
Napolitano Holds Forum on SoCal’s Water Future by Staff Writer
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte) held a public forum with residents and leaders of industry, government, research, and academia at the Performing Arts Center of Baldwin Park to discuss how to achieve a sustainable water future for Southern California. “Today’s forum is truly a team effort with the central goal of securing a reliable, sustainable water supply for the San Gabriel Valley and all of Southern California,” Napolitano said. “Universities, water agencies, cities, businesses, farmers, and residents must all work together, and science must continue to be at the root of our water policy discussions.” Approximately 125 people attended the forum and heard from more than a dozen speakers and panelists. Presentations highlighted ongoing challenges facing the region while offering insights into how to continue expanding Southern California’s water portfolio with the emphasis on stainability. “It is critical that we work together to address our water problems,” said Thomas Wong, President of the Board of Directors for the San Ga-
briel Valley Municipal Water District. “Today’s forum was an excellent opportunity to learn about and engage with what’s happening at the federal, state, and local levels as we prepare for our region’s water future.” “Today was great to hear about all of the innovative and exciting water projects that will be important solutions to help with our water supply challenges,” said Sam Pedroza, Claremont City Councilman. “I was happy to be here representing Claremont to explore ways to secure funding for local governments, from state and federal sources, to maintain affordable water prices for the San Gabriel Valley.” Napolitano is a long-time promoter of conservation, water recycling, desalination, and groundwater management as solutions to Southern California’s water needs. She is the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and a current member and former Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Water, Power, and Oceans Subcommittee.
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Mt Sierra College Announces New Scholarship Opportunity by Staff Writer Monrovia
For new students enrolling for Fall Quarter beginning October 9th Mt Sierra College will offer a 50% reduction in tuition fees to students who qualify and apply. Dr. Eric Toa, Ph.D, President of Mt. Sierra College said in a brief statement “This is a great opportunity for students to earn their bachelor’s degree and prepare for a career at a significantly lower cost. We’re excited about being able to offer a high-quality education to deserving students
Dr. Eric Toa, Ph.D, President of Mt. Sierra College. Courtesy Photo by Mount Sierra College, Monrovia CA
who might otherwise not be able to attend college.” Since 1990 the college has been providing educational opportunities and career training to the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Tao, who was named president of the college in May 2017 has brought new ideas and a new energy to the campus. He founded the School of Computing and Design at California State University, Monterey Bay and directed the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development there. An open house event will be held on Saturday, September 16 at 10 a.m. to allow prospective students to meet faculty, students and alumni and learn more about the college and scholarship opportunities. The event is open to everyone and offers an opportunity for the local community to learn about all the exciting things that are going on at the college. Continental breakfast will be served. Mt Sierra College is in Monrovia and offers Bachelor Degrees in Media Arts and Design, Business Administration and Computer Information Technology and Network
An Example of desalination plant located in the Mid East. Courtesy photo by Popular Science
Communications. Students enjoy small classes and personalized instruction from dedicated faculty in a state of the art learning environment. The college was founded in 1990 and is accredited by the ACCSC which is recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education as a national accrediting agency. For those who are interested in going or would like more information, please RSVP by calling (626) 873-2100 or emailing: info@mtsierra.edu.
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Arroyo Shuts Down Schurr High School by Tim Peterson, courtesy of Mid Valley Sports.com El Monte
Arroyo jumped out to a ten point lead early, shut out Schurr in the second half and went on to beat the Spartans 31-10 Friday night at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium. The Knights played a clean game turning the ball over just once in the first half on an interception on a great play by the Schurr defensive back. After Arroyo turned the ball over on their first drive the Knights went to work on the second. After a short punt the Knights marched 46 yards on four plays with Ernesto Camacho sprinting the final 30 yards for a touchdown. On their next drive Jesse Ortiz booted a 26-yard field for a ten point advantage. Schurr responded early in the second quarter when Sebastian Ramos
went over a from a yard out to cap a 58-yard drive to cut the lead to 10-7. Arroyo answered right back with an 80-yard drive that Antonio Nava capped a with a one-yard plunge to put the Knights up by ten. Francisco Remigio kicked a 25yard field goal with just over three minutes left in the half to make it 1710 at the break. The Knights established control in the second half. Schurr went three and out on their first two possessions. Arroyo took a two touchdown lead late in the third. Camacho fired a 13yard touchdown strike to Rey Cotero over the middle who beat the defender on slant pattern. Arroyo put it away in the fourth quarter on a two-yard run by Daniel Mendoza to cap a 74-yard drive.
Every day 7 people die in home fires. You can help change that. On September 23, the American Red Cross will team up with fire departments, volunteers, and partners to Sound the Alarm with home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events. Join us as we install 100,000 free smoke alarms in more than 100 at-risk communities across the country. We’ll also mark a major milestone—our 1 millionth smoke alarm installation since 2014!
Together we can help prevent these needless tragedies in El Monte. To request a free smoke alarm, call 310-445-9914. Please register to volunteer at SoundTheAlarm.org or by texting STAELMONTE to 75759.
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Arroyo High School victory over Shurr. Courtesy photo by D. Johnson / MVMC
Schurr turned the ball over on their last two possessions. The Spartans drove down to the Arroyo 39 yard in in the fourth only to fumble it away on a bad snap. On their next series Mario Urbina picked off Schurr quarterback Miguel Aguero and that was all she wrote. “After 22 penalties last week we had to take care of the ball and we had to limit the dumb penalties. I don’t mind if we’re going hard rather than standing around and watch plays happen,” said Arroyo head coach Jim Singiser. “We knew we had to clean up some stuff. We could not give them 200 free yards or extra possessions. I thought we did a pretty good job of that. Defensively it’s tough. They (Schurr) spread you out and they have a lot of weapons. Our kids played disciplined football. They didn’t over pursue. Our whole goal was just contain, contain, contain. Keep them inside and not let them get to the edges.” Camacho completed 19 of 25 for 244 yards and a touchdown. He did have the one interception by Michael Torres in the first quarter. Camacho also rushed for 32 yards and a score. Steven Ocariz ran for for 52 yards and had eight catches for 69 yards. But the defense was really the story. They forced three Schurr turnovers and never allowed the Spartans
to find a rhythm. Aguero threw for 158 yards and Lance Babb caught 10 passes for 83 yards but nobody else did much damage. It was a difficult week for Arroyo leading up to the game with the news that offensive coordinator Chris MacMillan’s father passed away Wednesday. “It was a rough week. It would have been rough win or lose. We were a little screwed up Wednesday when we found out and coach wasn’t here. We have plenty of good coaches and they took over the offense but it wasn’t the same,” Singiser said. “It just kind of brings it home to everybody, myself included, losing my dad a couple years back and Coach Chuck the same thing. I’m happy for coach that we got the win. The best medicine is to get out here and be with the kids and then focus on Schurr and the things that really aren’t important take your mind off the things that are.” Arroyo improved to 3-0 with the victory while the Spartans dropped to 2-1. This article was originally published by MidValleySports.com on September 9th and is reprinted with permission of Mid Valley Sports and MidValleySports. com.
Arroyo’s Girls Tennis Takes on Reigning CIF Champs Temple City Rams. by Liz Charre, Contributing Writer El Monte
On Friday afternoon, the Arroyo Knights Girls tennis team traveled to Temple City High School to take on the reigning CIF champs. The Arroyo Knights who have been Mission Valley League champs since 2011 have had a lot of rebuilding to do this season, as they are a new a team. With only five girls returning and bringing up four girls from JV head coach Anthony Lim has his work cut out for him as he is trying to win another title
for the Arroyo Knights. Coach Lim who has coached the Girls tennis team since 2007 has taken them as far as the Quarterfinals back in 2011-2012. “We have had a lot of rebuilding to do this season as this is a brand-new team,” said Lim. “We have been League Champs for as long as I can remember and this year I have to say that our biggest competitors will have to be Rosemead, Marshall, and El Monte.” Arroyo Girls Tennis continued on page 6
September 13, 2017
9/11 Tribute
I Saw You Walking I saw you walking through Newark Penn Station
morning when your suit jacket (here are
in your shoes of white ash. At the corner
the pants, dark gray, with subtle stripe, as worn
of my nervous glance your dazed passage
by men like you on ordinary days)
first forced me away, tracing the crescent berth you’d give a drunk, a lurcher, nuzzling all comers with ill will and his stench, but not this one, not today: one shirt arm’s sheared clean from the shoulder, the whole bare limb wet with muscle and shining dimly pink, the other full-sheathed in cotton, Brooks Bros. type, the cuff yet buttoned at the wrist, a parody of careful dress, preparedness— so you had not rolled up your sleeves yet this
and briefcase (you’ve none, reverse commuter come from the pit with nothing to carry but your life) were torn from you, as your life was not. Your face itself seemed to be walking, leading your body north, though the age of the face, blank and ashen, passing forth and away from me, was unclear, the sandy crown of hair powdered white like your feet, but underneath not yet gray—forty-seven? forty-eight? the age of someone’s father— and I trembled for your luck, for your broad, dusted back, half shirted, walking away; I should have dropped to my knees to thank God you were alive, o my God, in whom I don’t believe.
9/11 Memorial in New York City. Courtesy Photo
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By Deborah Garrison From the issue of Ocotber 22, 2001 Reprint from New Yorker Magazine www.newyorker.com/magazine
Cracker Barrel “An Ear Full from the Congresswoman” By: Mike McClure El Monte
…so I have been following this initiative from President Trump’s Administration cutting back on our National Monuments, including the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, which had been expanded during the previous Administration and I decided to give Congresswoman Napolitano’s office a call and see what she thought about this and the impact that it could have on the cities in the area that she represents. I have known the Congresswoman longer than either of us like to admit and I know that she has always been a strong advocate for jobs, transportation, our waterways, and a vital voice for environmental issues. In fact, while she was in the District for the August recess she was hosting the SoCal Water Forum last Thursday, August 31. Well I got an ear full or I should say Interior Secretary Zinke got an earful on the Interior Department’s lack of transparency in the monument review, following is the Congresswoman’s statement: “This administration and Secretary Zinke have shut out the voices of the public, turning a review of some of our precious monuments into one of the least transparent and most complicated federal processes. The review was announced on April 26 of this year through an Executive Order by President Trump, yet we in the San
Gabriel Valley have still not heard from the Secretary. I placed several requests to Secretary Zinke’s office, inviting him to come to California, visit our monument, and to speak with local residents, businesses, and city officials. I never received a response. I additionally sent a detailed letter describing the history and importance of the San Gabriel Mountain National Monument to our community. If the Secretary is not taking the time to meet with nearby locals nor sharing details of proposed changes to these monuments, then who really controls this process? How can the Secretary make a decision behind closed doors in Washington D.C. without stepping foot in Southern California? It looks as though no monuments will be fully eliminated as a result of this review, but we sincerely hope Secretary Zinke publicly releases his recommendations and changes to existing monuments he sent to the White House today. The public, including 2.4 million Americans who submitted comments on the process, have every right to know. As we await details relating to the future of our national monuments, I will continue to fight to protect our limited green space in Los Angeles County and across the country.” Thank you Congresswoman Napolitano
“Working Overtime”
“The Two Paul’s”
by Dick James El Monte I see where Jerry Velasco is producing “The Pitch” starring Paul Rodriquez. I met Jerry and Paul about the same time, probably 1985 when I first became the Director of Fund Development for the Hollenbeck Police Business Council which operates the Hollenbeck Youth Center in Boyle Heights. The first fund raiser I had was a Chili Cook-off at Cal. State L.A. and we hired a young comedian for our show. Paul Rodriquez was hilarious, he already had a following on the Eastside but he wasn’t famous yet
(that’s why we could afford him). At Hollenbeck Paul Gonzalez had just won the Olympic Gold Medal and the world was having trouble keeping the two Mexican “Paul’s” straight. It didn’t help that they would run in to each other at events and restaurants. I was having lunch with Paul Gonzalez and some other friends at La Parrilla Restaurant in Boyle Heights one afternoon at the same time Paul Rodriquez was there with a group. The poor waitress couldn’t keep them straight and they were both having fun at her expense until Paul Gonzalez got the best of it by having her give Paul Rodriquez our check and left with the comment, “he makes more money than I do!”. Jerry Velasco was one of the leading Hispanic producers at that time and he would use Paul Gonzalez in his shows so we asked him to produce a fund raiser for the Hollenbeck Youth Center. Jerry agreed and did it for practically nothing at the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium. He lined up a great cast, many of the stars from the hit movie “La Bamba” came out, and the event was a big success. Many thanks to the two Pauls (and one Jerry) for some great memories.
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Entertainment
Mid Valley Media’s Movie Review : IT By Glen Maldonado, Contributing Writer National
Georgie a young boy floats his boat down the water drains on a rainy day. His boat falls into the sewer and when all hope is lost the boat raises but something is holding the boat. A clown in the sewer has Georgie’s boat. What’s the worst thing that can happen with a clown in a sewer? Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town’s children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise. “It” is directed by Andy Muschietti who is best known for directing the horror movie “Mama.” The film is based on the bestselling novel written by Stephen King who is has scared us many times it hard to count. His novel was written to film by Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga, and Gary Dauberman. This will be Chase Plamer first major writing experience. Cary has written and produced multiple films including “Sin Nombre.” Gary with more experience of the three has written “With In”
and “Anabelle.” “It” stars 7 kids Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Wyatt Oleff. Together they make the group called the losers club, that embarks to find the evil face changing clown IT. IT is played by Bill Skarsgard who is best known for being in the Netflix show “Hemlock Grove.” The movie “IT” is one horror movie that will change people’s minds of clowns. If you already didn’t have a fear of clowns you will now. The original “IT” movie was released in 1990 and was a made for TV. It was restricted to a TV audience. The new film is rated R and has more intense scenes like in the book. With the new technology we are able to see IT’s many forms and many ways he scares the kids. The acting is great and the story is scary. “IT” will leave you scared and wanting more with intense scenes that will leave waiting for chapter 2. R | 2h 15min | Adventure, Drama, Horror
Rams and Chargers Looking Forward by Mike Nelson, Contributing Writer National
In 1994, Los Angeles hosted two National Football League teams – The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Raiders. By 1995, Los Angeles was without a professional football team and stayed that way for twenty-two years. When the NFL season kicks off on September 7th the City of Angels will once again be the home of two NFL teams. The Los Angeles Rams moved back from St. Louis in 2016 and the Chargers will play in Los Angeles for the first time since 1960 - their inaugural season as a franchise before moving to San Diego in 1961. With great fanfare and little expectation, these two teams have returned to their roots and here are a few things to look for in the upcoming season. Los Angeles Rams The Rams are playing their second season here in LA after a 21-year absence which they spent in St. Louis.
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While the Knights are rebuilding their squad, Temple City on the other hand only lost one senior from their championship team last season. “Everyone is still here but we have been moved up to Division 2 now,” said Temple City’s head coach Nathan Slaymaker. In high school tennis, the points are calculated by how many sets each team receives. There are six different matches played at once and in total it is counted as six sets. Each singles and doubles player plays three matches therefore the total of sets played per match is 18. To determine a winner the team with at least 10 sets
They finished last season with an ugly 4-12 record and calling the season is being kind. The team struggled to score, finishing 32nd in the league in total offense and 32nd in the league in total yards. Sean McVay, former offensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins, is the new who at age of 30 will become the youngest head coach in NFL history. The team also hired Wade Phillips as Defensive Coordinator who recently coached the Denver Broncos. The front office hopes Phillips can mentor McVay while improving a Defense that finished 20th in the league. McVay should improve the offense. Under McVay, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins turned into a legitimate starter and The Rams are betting he can do the same with the 2016 number one overall pick Jared Goff. Todd Gurley will obviously have to play well for this team to compete but won is the winner. If each team has won nine games each the winner is determined by the amount of games each team has succeeded. As the first six matches concluded, the Rams were up four to two. Jane V. and Monica C. who were one of the doubles partners played exceptionally well against the Temple City Rams. “At first I wasn’t super confident going into the match but as it continued on I felt better,” said Monica. Both players went on to win their match against the Rams but as a team the Knights lost. “As a team we played well, there is always room for improvement but last year we lost a lot of seniors so our mindset was different coming into this match but we just need to feel confident if we want to win more matches,” said Jane V.
the Rams also acquired Wide Receiver Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills to keep defenses honest. The defense is solid, if a bit lacking in depth, and the return of Aaron Donald working under Wade Phillips should make this an elite defensive squad – if everybody stays healthy. I think a record of 7-9 should be considered an over achieving success and even though they will miss the playoffs in a stacked and very tough NFC West division, they should be a lot more competitive than last year. Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Charges. That just sounds weird, doesn’t it? The Chargers finished 5-11 last season. So, they got a hew Head Coach - Anthony Lynn as Head Coach. They have Phillip Rivers at QB and a lot of talent on the offense so they got Russel Okung to anchor the left side of the offensive line. Melvin Gordon likes to run, and he likes to run over people. He has
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shown flashes of brilliance and probowl talent his first two seasons in the league and if (big if) he stays healthy, he can be a difference maker. The Chargers drafted Wide Receiver Mike Williams out of Clemson with the number 7 pick and he is an elite talent, but won’t be on the field until October at the earliest. Chargers will rely on the speedy Keenan Allen to pick up the slack but again, you must worry about injuries. Tight End…Antonio Gates. Enough Said. Overall the Chargers made improvements in the offseason. Joey Bosa gets a full training camp under his belt, and the front office managed to pick up Russel Okung to secure the left side of the Offensive Line. This team should finish 9-7 and compete for the Wild Card in what might be the toughest division in the league. Regardless, when Philip Rivers is running the show it’s never for the fans. `
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SPORTS ACROSS 1. ClichΘd 6. *UK broadcaster of rugby, cricket, etc. 9. Popular one-pot meal 13. First cradles 14. Note that follows soh 15. Alluring maiden 16. White, in Paris 17. *”Miracle on Ice” winner 18. Butcher’s refuse 19. *A top baseball performer 21. *1st F in FFL 23. 252-gallon cask 24. ____ ex machina 25. *Cassius Clay, ____ Muhammad Ali 28. Twiggy’s skirt 30. Undesirable city district 35. Cheap trinket 37. Lion’s share 39. Church greeter 40. ____ Pound, poet 41. Comes before “we all fall down” 43. “Partridge in a ____ tree” 44. Kind of word, pl. 46. “All for one, one for all” sword 47. Not final 48. Bloody Mary juice 50. Wet nurse 52. Hi-____ 53. Baker’s baker 55. ____ shot taken by police 57. *Type of arts 61. Firefighter’s tap 65. Kind of committee 66. Form of “to be” 68. Helicopter parent, e.g. 69. Fare reductions 70. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 71. Kind of change 72. JFK or ORD postings 73. *Rob Gronkowski is an NFL tight ____ 74. Devoid of matter
DOWN 1. Big brass 2. It shall, for short 3. *____ Madrid football club 4. German surrealist Max 5. Authoritative declaration 6. Hangover memory? 7. Like low relief 8. Caused by friction 9. Like baby’s bottom 10. Porous rock 11. Paleozoic and Victorian ones 12. Skilled in deception 15. Japan’s main island 20. Carl Jung’s inner self 22. *Month for NFL preseason games 24. China-washing tub 25. *Free one is not under contract 26. Popular toy wind instrument 27. Gold, to a chemist 29. *Win “by a ____” 31. *Worldwide leader in sports? 32. Not our 33. Pick on 34. Florentine iris 36. *Oregon Ducks’ coach Altman 38. Team homophone 42. Morally degraded 45. Unemotional ones 49. Female reproductive cells 51. *Get-together 54. Fill with spirits 56. Get one ready for National Dog Show 57. Like a full-fledged Mafia man 58. Miners’ passage 59. Actress Perlman 60. Marines’ toy recipients 61. Deer social group 62. Summit location 63. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 64. *3-point field goal 67. *What Usain Bolt did
Aries
Libra
March 21st – April 19th
Sept 23rd – Oct 22nd
There’s a homey vibe in the air, but you might feel moved to discuss an issue that has been bubbling beneath the surface. However, other lighter and brighter influences can help you do this in a way that encourages cooperation and understanding. The Full Moon on July 8 could be when you finally share what you really feel.
Taurus April 20th – May 20th
While it’s good to be open with others, the early part of this week might need delicate handling, especially if other people’s views are very different from yours. Intense opinions may be exchanged over the days ahead, but if taken in the right spirit, this can endear you to a person or group rather than lead to rejection.
There’s no need to pressure yourself this week, yet you may feel a need to push yourself. It might seem like the more you accomplish, the easier it will be to impress the right people. But deeper feelings could intrude, and you might begin to resent this approach. Instead of giving yourself more, try cutting back and delegating some work.
Scorpio Oct 23rd – Nov 21st
Your mind could be on far horizons and on enjoying the chance to explore new vistas. This could be quite a strong desire over coming days. However, you may feel moved to act impulsively and perhaps assert your independence rather than complete key responsibilities.
Gemini
Sagittarius
May 21st – June 20th
Nov 22nd – Dec 21st
Money matters could be uppermost in your mind, with perhaps one financial situation coming to a head. Keep your cool and do your best to sort things out in a way that works for everyone. This focus on your income brings an opportunity to get your finances on a more even keel.
Cancer
Money matters might need attention this week. You could benefit by tactfully handling those who hold authority over financial affairs, even if you feel like being brutally honest. With Venus moving into your sector of relating, you’re likely to be naturally diplomatic, and this can be a great help in any negotiations. Go easy around the time of the July 8 Full Moon.
June 21st – July 22nd
Capricorn
Leo
Adopting an easygoing approach when dealing with others can help this week proceed more smoothly. There could be a tendency to want to be in control of proceedings, and some people might find this hard to handle, preferring to make up their own minds. If you can give others the leeway to come to their own conclusions, you may find their input very helpful.
It’s possible that you and another may not see eye to eye. If so, the coming week encourages you to take gentle steps to resolve the situation. Tension could continue in the background over the coming days, so find a way to handle it positively. It will give you the confidence to finally resolve the situation. July 23rd – Aug 22nd
Situations that seem out of your control could show up this week, and it might even seem as though fate is playing a hand in them. What should you do about it? The stellar backdrop suggests this is a time to reflect on your motives and feelings concerning key areas of your life, as they could play an unconscious role in events.
Virgo Aug 23rd – Sept 22nd
Cat-and-mouse games may be going on between you and a good friend. If so, the days ahead encourage you to get any issues out into the open. If you’re reluctant to do so, the Full Moon on July 8 could force the issue. You might find yourself sharing things that you wouldn’t have divulged a few days ago.
Dec 22nd – Jan 19th
Aquarius Jan 20th – Feb 18th
It wouldn’t be surprising if you were more emotional than usual this week. If so, it might help to lighten your schedule and perhaps delegate some of your work. The reason may be due to an awkward aspect that could bring up feelings from the past. If you let these color your experience, then doing so could affect your work and any key decisions.
Pisces Feb 19th – March 20th
Someone in your social circle could be jealous of you and show it over coming days. Try not to take this personally, as a lack of confidence may be causing the person to act that way. If you can talk it out, you may discover the deeper reason and help resolve the matter. Meanwhile, a lovely aspect could encourage you to do more entertaining and enjoy having guests over.
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District’s commitment to provide students an environment in which they can thrive as students and as studentathletes. “This completes the package - our students and community will enjoy a beautiful stadium adjacent to the collegiate atmosphere in which our students are learning,” Zuniga said. “We’ve dreamed about bringing this
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facility to fruition for a long time and I’m excited to cheer our students on from the sidelines.” Other improvement projects completed with Measure D funds include Rosemead High School’s auditorium and a Culinary Arts facility at Mountain View High School. The District will hold a ribboncutting ceremony for a recently completed snack bar and Field House at South El Monte High School at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18.
El Monte High School’s $6.6 million in stadium upgrades includes snack bar, restrooms and three sets of bleachers that will seat more than 2,000 spectators. The stadium project is expected to be completed in May 2018. It is being funded by proceeds generated by the $148 million Measure D bond. Courtesy Photo.
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mastery of a language the younger they start learning it. As the students grow up, the amount of English in their classes will increase every year. By fifth grade, they’ll learn in Spanish half the day and in English the other half. The district plans to open more Dual Language classes in the future.
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Rio Hondo College
of study, according to College statistics showing the sustained strength of Continued from page 2 the program. bringing our mission to provide acCollege leaders study which classcess to higher education to our many es appear most popular and consult communities,” Superintendent/Presiwith area high school principals and dent Teresa Dreyfuss said. “The conassistant principals as they strive to venience of all of our educational ensure the centers provide the stroncenters eliminates barriers to student gest program possible. success.” El Monte and Pico Rivera, now Many students attend classes at starting its second year, are expandmultiple centers in a given year and ing English and math course offermay attend classes at the centers over ings, which are popular draws at all several years as they pursue a course the educational centers and the College’s main campus in Whittier. At South Whittier, Rio Hondo is offering an expanded program in child development after tracking community interest in the field. “Our educational centers located throughout our community play a really critical role in serving regional populations,” Board of Trustees President Norma Edith Garcia said. “Not everyone has the means to travel from their communities for classes, or they have other responsibilities that limit their time. These campuses provide them with options – not just A student studies on Aug. 19 at the Rio Hondo to tackle their educational baEducational Center at Pico Rivera, which sics, but now with these new opened in fall 2016. In its first year, the center programs, to pursue special served 796 students in 38 classes. interests and goals.” Courtesy photo.
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