2015 Readers’ Choice Ballots - Vote for Your Local Favorites, P. 4
Thursday, April 16, 2015 - April 22, 2015
LOCAL NEWS
32nd Annual Fiesta of Books Seeks Donations for May 2nd Event P. 19
2015 El Monte Relay for Life Kicks Off at Mountain View High School P. 18
SPORTS
Sprinklers Wash Away Minutemen’s Final At-Bat; Lose to Village Christian 2-1 P. 35
Monrovia Remains Undefeated in League After 8-1 Victory Over South Pasadena P. 35
ENTERTAINMENT “Beauty and the Beast” Backstage Hints at Spectacular Show to Come P. 11 Fairyland at the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden April 18 P.14
BUSINESS
Beacon’s CEO Speaks About Leadership P. 22
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El Monte Citizens’ Academy Commences Its 16th Year By Nick Kipley
Beginning Thursday the 16th and continuing for the next seven consecutive weeks, the El Monte Citizens’ Academy hosted by the El Monte Police Department will provide residents with a free insight into the policies and technology used by the El Monte PD. Courses include an emphasis on specialized police tactics employed by the El Monte PD, as well as self-defense classes, and information sessions for anyone who is considering a career in law enforcement. Sgt. Alex Martinez of the El Monte Police Department is proud of the program, which he feels provides citizens with a unique opportunity to engage in some of the training that officers undertake in order to do their jobs. For instance, on May 21, at 8 p.m., residents are
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El Monte’s finest, along with the new Chief of Police, are proud to start their 16th annual Citizens’ Academy which will provide insight into the inner workings of the police dept. - Courtesy Photo El Monte PD
Cardiologist Crusades to Promote Heart Attack Awareness by joe taglieri
California American Water to Invest $126 Million in Local Infrastructure in 2015-17 P. 22
EDUCATION
PCC Celebrates Life, Literary Work of Pulitzer Prize Winner August Wilson P. 32
Maranatha High School’s Impressive Science Fair P. 33
Volume 19, No. 16
Dr. Terrence Baruch, Methodist Hospital Arcadia- Interventional Cardiology - has created an awareness campaign for surviving heart attacks. Baruch, MD uses humor, music and vital information in a YouTube video called Heart Attack Blues that will unquestionably will save countless lives. – Photo by Terry Miller
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As heart attacks claim more lives each year nationwide than any other cause of death, an Arcadia-based doctor has launched a crusade to increase awareness that he hopes will lead to reduced lag time between the onset of symptoms and applying a key life-saving medical procedure. Dr. Terrence Baruch is the director of Methodist Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which provides what he describes as the most effective treatment to date for countering the deadly effects of heart attacks resulting from clogged arteries. Since last year Baruch has been on a mission that aims to more quickly get heart attack patients into facilities offering
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