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Motto Selected for Former Mayor Judy Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sting Drivers in Temple City who Fail to Stop for Pedestrians Temple City’s 50th Wong Stripped of Anniversary
By Terry Miller
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Extra! Extra! The McRib is Back.
By Terry Miller The scene on Las Tunas last week it bit like something out of a movie. Lots of motorcycle cops ready to pounce at any given moment with lights flashing and sirens blaring away. The authorities were on
a mission to save lives and ticket drivers who do not stop for pedestrians in crosswalks or any intersection where they can cross. On Wednesday morning, a Traffic Law Enforcement Task Force conducted a pedestrian decoy operation at the intersection of
Las Tunas Drive and Agnes Avenue. Not everyone was happy with the officers and the decoy operation. The confusion lies is what constitutes a crosswalk: Here’s the California Code according to the DMV:
A crosswalk is that part of the roadway where the sidewalk lines would extend across the street and it is set aside for pedestrian traffic. Every intersection has a pedestrian crosswalk whether or not
It’s Official – “Celebrating 50 Years as a Community” will be official motto for Temple City’s 50th Anniversary celebration slated for next year. Celebrating its 50th year of incorporation throughout 2010, Temple City will use “Celebrating 50 years as a Community” as the dictum throughout the many festivities planned for next year. City Council member chose the winner at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting from among ideas submitted by various members of the community. The finalist in the youth category was “Fifty Years of Fun, Friends, Family and Future”; in the teen category, “Go TC’s Golden Camellias”; and the chosen one in the adults category.
Appointment to Youth Commission
Mayor Fernando Vizcarra has removed Councilwoman Judy Wong from the post of Youth Commissioner, and on subsequently appointed Councilman Tom Chavez to work with the committee on a rotating basis. The controversial Nov 17 appointment of a councilmember accused of bribery and perjury led to many heated discussion around the city and subsequently the mayor yanked her from the commission, The committee was created to give students the chance to get involved in civics, such as making recommendations to the council on youth-related issues, officials have said. The embattled councilwoman is charged with10 felony charges, including bribery and perjury, stemming from accusations that she accepted bribes in return for support of developer Randy Wang’s Temple City Piazza project.
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Annual Food Drive and Breakfast with Santa Brings Hundreds to Emperor Elementary School By Terry Miller The annual pancake breakfast with Santa was a big success Saturday at Emperor Elementary in San Gabriel. The tradition of students and parents helping those in need benefits the Foothill Unity Center and the children of servicemen and women who are serving around the world. There was also a drive to collect items to send to soldiers overseas. The fun inside consisted of photos with Santa with able assistant Maria Walker, 7, who also just happened to be Santa’s daughter. Emperor school is one of the most unique schools in the San Gabriel Valley as
Mike Klementich was one of the servicemen on hand Saturday to help with the drive for military families. Photo by Terry Miller
no fewer than 38 languages are spoken by the staff to accommodate the diverse ethnic population of the school . Over one third of the student population falls
below the poverty level. With approximately 600 students, Emperor serves Temple City, Arcadia as well as San Gabriel.
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Seems like the Thanksgiving Days I remember as a kid mostly started out cold and foggy and gray. Seems like only yesterday I was hanging out close to our crackling wall heater as Dad, my brother Jay and I watched the Packers do what they usually do to the Detroit Lions. And eventually, the men in our family wore down Mom’s resistance to sports and she joined in. But we never succeeded in snapping Mom’s firm grip on reality; she always knew sports was the Toy Department. My grip on that brand of reality disappeared the first time I heard those profound words, “Play ball!” Even as a kid, I always sensed I was really lucky. And with every year my grip on that reality gets stronger and stronger. Mom would clean the spinach Wednesday night and then join Aunt Clara just as NFL Turkey Game Two got going. Together, my Mom and Aunt made enough ravioli to feed the Sicilian Infantry…or at least Jay and Cousin Herb. Oh, and we also indulged the traditional turkey entree plus all the fixings. And, once we cleared our palates with fresh melon and strawberries, there were always loads of Italian cookies and who doesn’t have
room for a cannoli or two? Who says an army doesn’t travel on its stomach? And who cares if I was eating at the card table? By the time all my Aunts, Uncles, and cousins arrived and America’s Team had finished off Game Two, I was already content (even before dinner). I loved just sitting back, closing my eyes, and listening to Uncle Johnnie and Uncle Tony renew some ancient neighborhood debate that probably began before a young Nat “King” Cole had appeared at Uncle “Tony’s Nightmare” (Still my all-time greatest name for a bar.) M aybe I remember Thanksgiving Day being cold and gray because indoors everything was so warm and full of life…and love. And you already know I’ve never tasted anything as incredible as the ravioli Mom and Aunt Clara used to make. This Thanksgiving was all about exercise, sun screen, and finishing off the TCDC online newsletter. I believed in global warming even before Sarah Palin came out against it; but 80 degrees? The Packers beat up on the hapless Lions and I guess I’d rather ride a stationary bike in a roomful of mirrors than watch a football execution on TV - or for that matter, spend too much time thinking about what’s become of
the city of Detroit. These days, homemade ravioli comes out of a restaurant kitchen; I’m grateful I still get to see some of my cousins before USC football games. I make a conscious effort to recall our family’s glory days, and I succeed. So yesterday I went by Marie Callender’s and picked up a feast designed for two; my Aunt Clara and me. I know you’ve read all about Aunt Clara here before. And she’ll kill me but she’ll have to catch me when I share that she was 96 this past Fourth of July. Aunt C. takes care of her house, drives, and (you’re gonna love this one)…does my laundry. I get to speak with Aunt Clara every day; I get to break bread with her whenever she can fit me into her schedule. Whenever I need a conversation with someone who really cares, I give Aunt Clara a call. I forgot to tell ya Aunt Clara has her own space in the TCDC online newsletter; it’s called “What’s up with Aunt Clara?” My Aunt’s advice for this month: “It’s so easy to say thanks; people should do it more often.” And I swear I’m gonna look and listen for opportunities to say thanks…even though sometimes thanks doesn’t seem like nearly enough.
Jack Von Bulow, DDS practices at Temple City Dental Care , located at 9929 E. Las Tunas Drive. Questions, concerns, comments and rants can be sent to jvonbulow@earthllink.net. He can also be reached by calling (626) 285-3161 or via his website, www.templecitydental.com.
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•Respect the right-ofway of pedestrians. Always stop for any pedestrian crossing at corners or other crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block, and at corners with or without traffic lights, whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines.
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•Remember—if a pedestrian makes eye contact with you, he or she is ready to cross the street. Yield to the pedestrian. •Allow older pedestrians more time to cross the street. •Important: Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to remain aware of their surroundings, so it is important that you stop your vehicle within 5 feet of the crosswalk. Drivers of hybrid or electric vehicles need to remain especially aware of this, as the lack of engine noise may lead a blind pedestrian to assume that there is not a car nearby. Follow cues: When a blind person pulls in his/her cane and steps away from the intersection, this gesture usually means for you to go. The operation lasted approximately three hours, and 182 citations were issued.
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there are painted lines on the street. Most crosswalks are at corners but they can also be in the middle of the block. Before turning a corner, watch for people about to cross the street. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block. Crosswalks are often marked with white lines. Yellow crosswalk lines may be painted at school crossings. Most often, crosswalks in residential areas are not marked. Some crosswalks have flashing lights to warn you that pedestrians may be crossing. Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop, whether or not the lights are flashing. The task force consisted of motorcycle units from the Sheriff’s Department, Alhambra PD, El Monte PD, Monterey Park PD, San Gabriel PD, San Marino PD and South Pasadena PD. Plainclothes deputies were walking back and forth across Las Tunas Drive while the task force monitored approaching vehicles. Vehicles that failed to yield to the pedestrians were issued citations. The DMV goes on to say: Pedestrian safety is a serious issue. One in six traffic fatalities is a pedestrian. Drive cautiously when pedestrians are near because they may cross your path. A pedestrian is a person on foot or who uses a conveyance such as roller skates, skateboards, etc., other than a bicycle. A pedestrian can also be a person with a disability on a tricycle or quadricycle or in a wheelchair.
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Shop Here for Her ‘Tis the season to courageously face the crowds in search of gifts for the vast array of women in your life. We know you meant to start sooner and, well, so did we. Not to worry though! In a loving gesture of the holiday spirit, we have scoured every top boutique in these San Gabriel cities to give you an inside guide of where to shop for your wives, girlfriends, mothers, sisters, friends, co-workers, Tina the mail lady, Gina your hairdresser, don’t forget Nina the masseuse. Well you get the point; good for every female you know. Women can be hard to please, take it from this one. Guys on the other hand, just give ‘em something that plugs in and you’re set. These superb stores have something for every breed of woman and their friendly staffs will help you find it. Use our gift guide to your ultimate advantage and skip the flocked mall crowds and big box stores in exchange for savvy service, serene surroundings, and inimitable items from the following boutiques. Featuring a range so vast, any budget will suffice. Happy Holidays!
By Maria McDowell
Where to Go: Giving for Their Home With turkey leftovers still in my fridge, I am determined to begin my Christmas shopping early. Of course, I say this every year. But nothing is more gratifying than being able to relax as we near the holidays; instead of running around trying to find the perfect gift, and, when I can’t, settling on something that’s really not that great. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing my favorite local stores and places that are my go-to shops for the perfect gift, or a unique item for a client’s home. Each store has gifts and home décor items that are exceptional and beautiful, even fun and wacky. You’ll be sure to find that special something for someone! And, if you’re like me, you’ll also find a little something for yourself.
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Where to Go: Giving for Their Home By Erin Vosti Lal
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Suburban Martini has so many incredible, one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, clothing and home décor (and a great selection of kitschy, fun gifts!), it’s hard not to walk out of here without something in your hand. What I love most about this unique store is their support of local artists. The majority of what they carry is made by a local artist, jeweler, or craftsperson. That also means that many items in the store can be custom made for that special person on your list. They have locally made soaps and scented candles with cool vintage labels, for anyone on your list that likes to fill their home with scents. I am in love with these adorable dishtowels that feature funny sayings (my favorite one says “I’m not a paper towel”) – they make for great hostess gifts! They have tea towels embroidered with festive ornaments and holiday motifs that are perfect for injecting some spirit into a powder room. They also carry a large collection of handmade ornaments which are great for any collector. There is also an extensive collection of artwork by local artists, from decoupage, paintings, sketches and vintage books framed into a collection. They even have beautiful unframed prints, created by a local art student as school projects. I was stunned by a collection of intricately handcarved boxes, shelves and organizers, made by a local artist. Anyone on your list who likes exceptional, artistic pieces will appreciate a gift from this store.
By Maria McDowell
This out of the ordinary clothing store may not be what you expect, but don’t judge too quickly. The store is aimed at a youthful audience, teens to mid twenties with up-to-the-minute items that’ll put you in the forefront of what’s hip for the young crowd. The interesting thing about this store is the mix of designer named denim and tops from Ed Hardy, Frankie B., Guess, and Baby Phat with well-priced generic fashion tops, dresses, tunics, skirts, and jackets. The bulk of the store’s items come from closeout acquisitions from chain stores and what’s likely to be sample sale finds from Downtown L.A.’s fashion district. The downside that comes with this are the scattered sizes per style as well as cut tags and possible defective goods. The payoff is the amazing deals you can find. If you don’t mind going on a scavenger hunt for a diamond in the rough, then you’ll love this store. Alternative Apparel super soft cotton tees and tanks went for under ten dollars! The selection of recognizable brands are worth coming in for and if you don’t find anything to give as a gift, stop in to get a steal of a deal for yourself. Shopping for others can get tiring so the energy boost that comes from finding wholesale-priced name brand items will charge up your gift buying gusto! The Staples: Economically priced clothes, many with designer labels. Don’t Miss: The collection of designer denim with wholesale price tags. We Like: The scattered layout, though intimidating at first, came to bring surprises in each corner of the store. It’s a treasure hunt waiting to be discovered. 5751 Rosemead Blvd. Temple City 91780 | 626-292-7715
Allure
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The sister store of Attitude! boutique in Sierra Madre, Allure is an amazingly thought out store. The wide space makes room for strollers and large fashion appetites. The store is trendy and upbeat, and the range of clothes you’ll find here is amazing. This boutique offers trendier fad pieces than Attitude!, though you can still find something for the classic woman. More in range for teens to young thirties, Allure offers up everything from feminine pieces to edgy what’s-hot-now looks to satisfy an evolving taste.
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The Staples: Like sister store Attitude!, dresses here are staple goods. 124 East Foothill Blvd. Arcadia, CA http://www. magnoliaboutique.com/
-Photo by Terry Miller
Magnolia literally has something for everyone here, and they carry loads of Christmas decorations for your own home. From the wine lover to the friend who loves to decorate, this store has it all. Besides clothing, jewelry and floral arrangements, they offer an extensive selection of gifts for the home. They carry everything to turn your home into a Winter Wonderland with ornaments, wreaths, table decorations, candles, and so on. For the pet lovers, they have the most adorable tea towels embroidered with dogs, little pompom fringe at the bottom, that have cute sayings, such as “Santa Paws” or “Party’s Rover.” These are great for powder rooms and add a bit of whimsy, I fell in love with a beautiful three-tier silver stand for my friends who love to entertain. It’s elegant, stately and reminded me of an antique piece, perfect for small appetizers or candies and cookies. They have a large selection of elegantly scented candles for the home, an easy gift to stash away for those unexpected guests. For those friends and family on the list that enjoy wine, Magnolia has cute bar towels and beautiful corkscrews which are sure to please any oenophile. I fell for the Laguiole horn corkscrew and bottle opener set.
Don’t Miss: The hottest trendy pieces of the moment to spice up your look. We Like: The non-aggressive and sweet helpful staff. Also, the creative window displays designed by the owner himself. 417 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia 91016 | 626-358-6945
SASAN Warning: this store is not for the faint of heart. Fashion forward clothing is their deal. Go in a normal Nellie and walk out strutting your stuff with head turning looks. Not your run of the mill boutique, Sasan started out as a men’s store, and still half of the store is devoted to keeping your guy just as fashionable as you. What a great couple you’ll make walking down the street looking fierce and unquestionably fabulous. The targeted customer is 25-50 years old with the majority age between thirties and forties. The Staples: Novelty driven accented tops, dresses, and coats.
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Eaton’s Gifts 517 S. Myrtle Ave Monrovia, CA http://www.eatonsgifts.com/
Don’t Miss: The selection of fun jewelry by Tarina Tarantino. -Photo by Terry Miller
We Like: The bold attitude of the store that’ll spice up anyone’s look without going overboard. Fear not, the savvy staff will have you styling in no time. 340 E. Colorado #113 Pasadena 91101 | 626-356-3891
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Eatons Gifts carries tasteful and fun gifts, a great place to shop for anyone on your list who loves stuff for the home. Everything in the store has a very natural, organic or fun feel to it, while also being very refined. I was drawn to their unique and unusual candle holders which are made out of wax. With a pillar candle inside, they give off a soft glow. They also have wine glasses with rhinestones on the bottom of the stems – a great gift for any entertainer on your list. Eatons also carries a large selection of beautiful tabletop décor that is perfect for gift giving. I went crazy for salt and pepper shakers made out of shells (a must-have holiday gift for my newlywed friends who just got married in the islands), along with an elegant cheese knife set with mother of pearl handles. You can find anything for the tabletop here, and it is all unique and lovely. They have exquisite silk pillows that are almost iridescent, perfect for that home decorator on your list. There’s a collection of adorable tea towels for the holidays, and beautiful horn frames that are a sophisticated addition to any home. Even the candle snuffers are stylish and always make a great gift – no one likes to spray wax everywhere when blowing out candles.
A Sierra Madre favorite, this small but wonderfully stocked boutique has great brands and a good mix of price ranges. The fashion caters to all ages from teens to older women. Buy a graphic studded burnout shirt for the diva woman, or a feminine blouse by Charlotte for your working girl. A great stop for designer denim that have survived over their fad-laden counterparts (True Religion and Laguna Beach, RIP), Angels Everywear stocks clean classic fits from Joe’s, Citizens of Humanity, and David Kahn. The Staples: Great designer denim that passes the test of time, Bobi super soft tops and cardigans. Don’t Miss: The beautiful cocktail dresses sure to be unique at your next party. We Like: The variety of style. Pick up an outfit to run errands, one for the office, and one for a night out. 26 North Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre 91024 | 626-355-0024
Hodge Podge Gifts
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2465 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA http://www. hodge-podge-gift.com/
Located on the quaint street of Green just one block south of main drag Colorado in Old Town Pasadena, Onesipkim is worth discovering. Take a short step south to discover this cool stylish boutique. Opened since April 2008, Onesipkim offers both contemporary and truly vintage pieces sure to entice the savviest fashion guru. With great brands such as EVER and Hourglass, we get California laid- back looks with a splash of structured NYC sophistication. The price points are moderate and the pieces sturdy. Looking cool can’t get easier than this.
Hodge Podge Gifts has an incredible selection of beautiful and fun home décor gifts. They carry an extensive list of items, such as lovely scented candles, kitchen items, adorable pet products and bath accessories, pillows, gorgeous photo albums it s all right here, and you can cross virtually everyone off your list in one visit. I particularly love their selection of pillows. My favorite are the embroidered pillows, each representing a state in the United States. Completely hand crafted, they have images of each state’s unique history and charm. My friend will be getting the Montana pillow, complete with an embroidered bear looking quite cheeky, amongst mountains, moose and other wildlife. Hodge Podge can order any state you want if they don’t have it in stock. I also love their bath accessories, such as soap dishes or soap holders – great gifts for anyone who has just moved. They also have a great line of dog bowls, for the friends or family who love their pets. In addition, they carry incredible candles and home scents, always good for hostess gifts. For the sentimental person on your list, they also have beautiful pewter frames, which are sure to go with any décor.
The Staples: Casual yet fashionable tops and wraps. Don’t Miss: The Vintage section of the store where you can get a Gucci bag at a fraction of the cost. We Like: The selection of shirtdresses that’ll take you from the office to dinner. 110 W. Green St. Pasadena 91105 | 626-396-4926
The Irish Gardner 504 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA
Suo For ten years SUO has been pleasing San Gabriel residents with an eclectic look sure to soften up your wardrobe. The boutique is stocked with vintage-inspired feminine dresses and tops that won’t break the bank. There’s also an array of great costume jewelry, accessories, and inexpensive handbags taking note of designer trends. The look you’ll find here will keep you up with the Jones but will be classic enough to pull out of the closet for the coming years. Come with your daughter, sister, and cousin; you’ll all find something to fall in love with. The Staples: Flirty feminine tops and dresses. Whimsical yet on trend. Don’t Miss: The selection of big, bold cocktail rings. We Like: New shipments every week! 601 West Huntington Dr. Monrovia 91016 | 626-305-9440
The Irish Gardner is a fun place to find elegant home décor gifts, from candles, framed artwork, refined table settings and Christmas decorations. I enjoyed browsing their collection of large pillared candle holders which are striking and stately. In wood or gold, they are sure to add drama to any table, or fireplace (they are large enough to stand on the floor). And anyone on your list who loves theatrical décor, these are perfect gifts. For the entertainer, Irish Gardner carries beautiful beaded coasters, crystal bottle stoppers, serving sets and stemware; anything for the table top they have on display, and many of the items have that sparkle to make a table special. The store has beautiful painted black trays with birds on it, a great gift for my mom who loves to serve tea and cakes to her guests. Their Christmas décor is extensive, and if there is someone on your list who is a collector, you are sure to find something for them here. I love to give elegant tapered candle holders, and they carry crystal or silver ones that make great gifts. Even a set of silver measuring cups with angels on the handles are perfect for the person on your list who loves to bake.
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Trapp Candles New Seasonal Collection Three New Fragrances each packaged in limited-edition gift boxes. Trapp evokes the spirit of the Season with three exceptional fragrances that fill your home and create pleasant memories. Each fragrance is distinctly different so that they capture the essence of the season. Each candle is filled with one ounce of perfume. Burn two hours a day and your home is scented. Burn time: 50 Hours
For Her “A Princess Found” An American Family, an African Chiefdom, and the Daughter Who Connected Them All. The true story of Sarah Culberson’s quest to find her birth parents .
$25.99 Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-449-5320
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City Manager’s Weekly Report For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday December 3 , 2009 Jose E. Pulido, City Manager
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MEETINGS THIS WEEK Temple City Unified School District (T.C.S.U.D.) Ad-Hoc Committee: City Council member Tom Chavez and City staff (i.e., Director of Parks and Recreation Cathy Burroughs and myself) met with T.C.U.S.D. representatives, including Board Members Matt Smith, Janet Rhee, and staff members that included T.C.U.S.D. Superintendant Chelsea Kang-Smith and Chief Business Official David Jaynes. During the meeting, the committee provided three directives to City and TCUSD staff: 1) explore the possibility of securing grant funding to build a new gymnasium at the Oak Avenue Intermediate School; 2) research the possibility of securing Safe Routes to Schools funding; and 3) analyze the possibility of using the surplus parking at the T.C.S.U.D. headquarters (i.e., southeast corner of Las Tunas Drive and Kauffman Street) for City employee parking initially and, perhaps, for public parking in the future; Former Shell Oil Gas Station: Community Development Manager Joe Lambert, Public Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi, and I met with the property owner of 9425 Las Tunas Drive to discuss the current code enforcement issues (i.e., illegal parking and trash/tires on site), and to advise the property owner of their land use options for this property, which could entail the revocation of the 1972 Conditional Use Permit (CUP 72375) to operate a gas station if they don’t secure a tenant soon. The property owner has agreed to cooperate with City staff to address the code enforcement violations, as well as to work with the City to find a suitable tenant for this property; Temple City Tribune/Beacon Media: I met with representatives of the Temple City Tribune/Beacon Media, which included Chief Executive Officer Von Raees, Editor John Stephens, and Client Service Manager Andrea Olivas, to discuss their request for an extension of the current contract with the City. In follow up to our meeting, Mr. Raees submitted the attached letter requesting that the City Council consider an extension to their contract at the December 15 meeting; Pro-Tint Shop (5528 Rosemead Boulevard): Community Development Manager Joe Lambert, Public Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi, and I met with the business owner of the ProTint shop to discuss the status of existing code enforcement violations, as well as the property owner’s desire that the City strictly enforce signage violations on the adjacent property owner. I asked Public Safety Officer Ariizumi to monitor this situation, and to proactively resolve the ongoing issues between this two competing businesses; and Buxton ID: I met with Buxton Vice President Lisa Hill, to discuss their proposal for professional services they presented to the City Council earlier this year on March 17 and March 23. Essentially, Buxton ID provides cities with a professional market analysis of the retail opportunities available to a city, including the requirements of suitable retail tenants based on regional demographics and local data. During our meeting, I requested that Ms. Hill revise her initial proposal to strategically focus on upcoming retail opportunities at various locations within the City. I should be receiving the revised proposal from Ms. Hill by next week. In an effort to provide the City Council with an overview of what Buxton does, and what it provides to cities, I have included two interesting newspaper articles for your review. GENERAL COUNCIL INFORMATION Avant Garde Update Prior to Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, I received a letter from Robert Paz in response to Community Development Manager Joe Lambert’s letter of November 5 which was included in the November 5 City Manager’s Weekly Report. I will review Mr. Paz’s letter with Community Development Manager Lambert next week, and provide the City Council with an update regarding Avant Garde’s progress with their existing contractual obligations. The indicated writers have submitted the following items. All have been reviewed and approved (but may have been edited) by the City Manager.
Department of Community Development (Community Development Manager Lambert) Conditional Use Permit Applications for Restaurants on Las Tunas Drive There are two CUP (conditional use permit) applications for food-related uses that are scheduled for public hearings before the Planning Commission in January. The CUP applications are as follows: The first Conditional Use Permit application is for a quick service restaurant on Las Tunas Drive. It is called “Golden Deli,” and specializes in Vietnamese cuisine. The proposed location is 9664 Las Tunas Drive, on the south side of the street, mid-block between Camellia Avenue and Kauffman Avenue. They propose using 24 seats inside the restaurant, which is 1,875 square feet in size. Apparently, they operate another location in San Gabriel at 815 W. Las Tunas Drive. The second Conditional Use Permit application is for a restaurant/tea house called “Tea Station” at 9574 Las Tunas Drive. This business is a chain with locations in San Gabriel, Alhambra, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Irvine, to name a few. The Tea Station proposes to sell tea based drinks and Asian food. The Tea Station will be relatively large at 3,200 square feet and with approximately 115 seats. Their proposed location is inside the space formerly occupied by Gabriel’s Men’s Store, at the southwest corner of Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard. In fact, Gabriel’s has recently moved into a smaller adjacent space to accommodate this use. Parking will be a topic of discussion for both of these applications. Both have been required to submit a parking analysis/ traffic study, which will be reviewed by the City’s contract Traffic Engineer. The recent influx of CUP applications and approvals for restaurants on Las Tunas Drive may provide many positive benefits to the City, including increased sales tax, increased business activity downtown, and even an increase in businesses associated with walkable communities. At some point, these types of businesses concentrated on Las Tunas Drive may lead to a saturation point in available public parking. In Staff’s opinion, we will have to find the appropriate balance between parking and commerce (e.g., businesses). Department of Financial Services (Financial Services Manager Molina) Fiscal Year 2008-09 Audit Reports & Fraud Policy Audit reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-2009 financials are being prepared by the City’s auditors, Mayer Hoffman & McCann P.C., and will be available for Council review in the beginning of next year. One item that the auditors are recommending to all cities is to put in place an Administrative Policy regarding “Fraud in the Workplace.” Temple City currently does not have a fraud policy, and is in the process of producing one. Such a policy would be related to workplace fraud to identify and promptly investigate any possible fraudulent activity against the City, and to take appropriate action. The purpose of the policy is to ensure employees are aware of the following: Acts that are considered to be fraudulent; Procedures for reporting suspected fraudulent acts; Steps to be taken when fraud or other related dishonest activities are suspected; and Consequences to expect when a dishonest act has been reported and confirmed. Audit reports should be finalized and available for review by the January 5 City Council meeting. During the same meeting, an Administrative Policy regarding Fraud in the Workplace will also be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval.
Mid-year Budget Study Session The calendar year is coming to an end, which means that half of the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10 is also approaching. As stated during the Budget Study Session in June 2009, the City Council requested a Mid-year Budget Study Session. This Study Session would discuss how the borrowed/held back funds from the State have affected Temple City’s budget. Staff is recommending the FY 2009-10 Mid-year Budget Study Session occur sometime in February. Based on the fact that financial reports for December will be finalized by midJanuary, this would give staff sufficient time to analyze all of the funds. Most likely, this would be a special City Council meeting, with a date and time to be scheduled in the future. Please review your calendars for availability, and send in your recommendations for possible special meeting dates. Department of Management Services (Assistant to the City Manager Flod) Telephones for the Live Oak Park Annex The five telephones for the Live Oak Park Annex were delivered late last Thursday, and installed on Tuesday. The phones were programmed by AT&T yesterday. As soon as the power supplies for the new phones, which were not shipped with the phones, are delivered, the phones will be fully functional for Park and Recreation staff to use when they move into the new building. Department of Parks & Recreation (Dir. of Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs) Lights on Temple City & Holiday Light Exchange During this year’s Lights on Temple City on Wednesday, December 9 in Temple City Park, the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership will be offering a holiday light exchange. Southern California Edison customers can bring in two strands of old “energy guzzling” lights for two strands of energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. The light exchange will be offered at the event while supplies last. Lights on Temple City will begin at 5 p.m. Twenty-five tons of snow will transform Temple City Park into a winter wonderland. Children will be able to play in the snow, make holiday crafts, visit with Santa, or enjoy some holiday refreshments. The mini-parade along Las Tunas Drive will begin from the Ralph’s parking lot at Cloverly Avenue and Las Tunas Drive at 7 p.m. Las Tunas Drive will be closed between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. for the parade. Painting of Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion Included in the current year’s budget is a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to paint the Performing Arts Pavilion in Temple City Park. Staff recently solicited bids for the painting project. The bid opening was Tuesday, December 1. A total of three bids were received. The low bid was $4,300. Staff’s estimate for the painting of the Pavilion was $6,000. Since the low bid was under $5,000, the project does not qualify as a Capital Improvement Project (the threshold is $5,000). Staff has verified the license, and checked references for the low bidder, and believes they have the experience and expertise to complete the project. Therefore, we will go ahead with the project with a purchase order, and will be requesting a re-appropriation of the funds from the CIP account to the park’s maintenance and repair account with the second quarter budget amendments. 50th Anniversary Logo A consultant has been retained to design a logo commemorating the City’s 50th anniversary. As we mentioned last week, the Parks and Recreation Commission, during their final review of the 50th anniversary recommendations, could not reach a consensus on the logos that had been submitted by the consultant. Subsequently, staff has met with the consultant,
and requested some of the logos be redesigned and new options be prepared. We have received the new designs, and have included them in your packets for review. The City Council will be asked to select a logo for the City’s 50th anniversary at your meeting of December 15. I have also included copies of the originally designed logos. Youth Sports Programs The youth flag football season winds up next week. The “C” Division All-Star Team (third & fourth grade) took fourth place in the San Gabriel Valley Flag Football Tournament this past week at Live Oak Park. The “B” Division team will play next week in Duarte. Our mini-division for four to six year olds will play an exhibition game against Rosemead on Saturday. Registration has begun for the winter youth basketball league. Last season over 470 youth participated on 52 teams. We expect to have at least that many players again this year. Games will be played at Oak Avenue Intermediate School and Temple City High School beginning in January.
Pedestrian Decoy Operation On Wednesday morning, a Traffic Law Enforcement Task Force conducted a pedestrian decoy operation at the intersection of Las Tunas Dr. and Agnes Ave. The task force consisted of motorcycle units from the Sheriff’s Department, Alhambra Police Dept. (PD), El Monte PD, Monterey Park PD, San Gabriel PD, San Marino PD, and South Pasadena PD. Plain clothes deputies were walking back and forth across Las Tunas Drive while the task force monitored approaching vehicles. Vehicles that failed to yield correctly to the pedestrians were issued citations. The operation lasted approximately three hours, and 182 citations were issued.
UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
The Freer Street asphalt overlay contract award to Elite Bobcat Services was approved by the City Council at the December 1 City Council meeting. Residents can expect to see the start of the roadway improvement construction very shortly. Consideration of Options to Remodel the City Council Chambers Council has given staff clear direction to perform a needs assessment to develop the necessary elements to improve the City Council Chamber. Staff will be developing a list of those elements with the assistance and direction of the Council Ad Hoc Committee of Mayor Vizcarra and Mayor Pro Tem Yu. Traffic Signal Installation at Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane Bids were received and opened on November 30 for the installation of a traffic signal at Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane. The three lowest bids are now being verified for accuracy and completeness to determine the lowest responsible bidder. When that is determined, the contract award will be put on the City Council Agenda. Residents can look forward to a safer intersection next year. Street Light Repairs Repairs to a vandalized street light were made a second time on Rio Hondo Ave. Staff will be monitoring that area for future vandalism. Street light outages within the area bounded by Freer St. to Grand Ave. between Arden Way to Daleview Ave. were repaired by Southern California Edison at 7 a.m. Monday, November 30. Edison had been called earlier, but they were unable to respond until Monday morning. Thank you to all the affected residents for your patience. Water Line Repairs Repairs to a water line break at Agnes Ave. and La Rosa Dr. have been completed, and the road repaired. The repair was delayed due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, and extra effort was required by City staff to get the water purveyor to respond and repair the leak on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The community is grateful to those crews that responded to make the roadway safe. Repairs to the water leak in the roadway on Loma Ave. south of Longden Ave. are continuing, and should be completed before the weekend. The Gas Company needs to verify that no damage occurred to the nearby gas line before that repair can be completed. Division of Public Safety (Public Safety Officer Ariizumi) Weekly Crime Statistics The Crime Statistics Report for the week of October 4–10 is included with this City Manager’s Report
Final Payments to Chap, Inc., Acceptance of Work, Authorization to File the Notice of Completion for the Live Oak Park Multi-Purpose Project. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Award of Contract – Traffic Signal at Temple City Blvd./ Ellis Lane Project
DECEMBER 15, 2009, MEETING: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Department of Public Services (Public Services Manager Tidwell) Freer Street Asphalt Overlay Project
50th Anniversary Logo - The City Council will be asked to select a logo for the City’s 50th Anniversary from among the designs submitted by Wonder Studio. As was mentioned previously, the Parks and Recreation Commission did not reach a consensus on the logo designs originally submitted by the consultant. Staff asked the consultant to develop new designs based on additional input provided by the Commission and staff. The Council will need to select one design which will be included on all 50th anniversary advertisements, commemorative items, etc.
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Banner Request by St. Luke’s School
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit 09-1747 at 5221 El Monte Avenue This item was continued from November 17th to December 15th to allow the applicant sufficient time to explore alternative design and/or location options. Staff will be working with the applicant to achieve a design and location for the wireless facility that may be more harmonious with the natural surroundings. ing
JANUARY 5, 2009, MEETING
Habitat for Humanity Rehabilitation Program and Fund-
Community Development and Financial Services staff met with the Community Development Commission (CDC) regarding the CDBG (Community Development and Block Grant) funded housing programs and program budget for fiscal year 2010-2011. One question we asked was regarding the feasibility of using CDBG funds for the potential Brush with Kindness home rehabilitation program. Although it may be in our best interest to use another funding source for this program, such as CRA funds, we do want to present all of the available funding options to the City Council at the December 15 meeting. I will be working with the Financial Services Manager on this project. Complete Count Committee Recently the Council created the Complete Count Committee to promote and develop a locally based outreach and awareness campaign for the 2010 Census. The main goal of the Census is to ensure that every resident is counted. Mayor Vizcarra and Councilmember Wong have stated that they are willing to serve on the Committee, and I will serve as the Staff liaison on the Committee. I have already received a few volunteers to serve on the Committee, and will continue to get the word out using the Temple City Tribune, the City’s website, and cable TV channel. I will provide an update on the status of the Committee at the December 15 City Council meeting. Resolution Approving Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report Approval of two Final Parcel Maps MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Contract extension for the Temple City Tribune (Beacon Media) Lease/Purchase Agreement for Managed T-1 Routers serving City Hall and Live Oak Park. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Services Agreement – With the completion of the new Live Oak Park Community Center Annex, staff is requesting the City Council approve an amendment to the Agreement with JanPro Cleaning Systems to add the cleaning of the Annex to their current Agreement for the Cleaning of the Community Center. Sufficient funds have been budgeted for this service. The janitorial services for both buildings will be sent out for bid next spring for the 2010-11 fiscal year.
Recommendations re. Farmer’s Market Public Hearing: Zoning Code Amendment – Storage of RV’s in C-3 Zone Planning Commission Actions of December 8 Meeting tions
Public Hearing: Approval of CDBG Annual Alloca-
Public Hearing: Five-Year Implementation Plan Regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency Ordinance Amendment Adopting Past Amendments Previously Approved by Resolution FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Approval of Fraud Audit Policy Financial Reports (Audit) – City & CRA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks & Recreation Commission Actions of December 16 Meeting Request for Use of Streets/Facilities – Camellia Festival – The City Council will be considering this routine item which allows the Camellia Festival to use City facilities (Temple City Park) and the public right of way for the annual Festival and parade. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT tions
Recommendations regarding Downtown Parking OpModel Water Conservation Ordinance Introduction JANUARY 19, 2009, MEETING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Commission Actions of December 22 Meeting FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Second Quarter Budget Amendments Proposals for Fee Analysis Study MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT City Attorney Services Contract PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Award of Contract – Landscape Architect for Live Oak Park Planter Project. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Approval of Plans and Specifications – Rosemead Blvd. Improvement Project.
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9. Beat 10. Woody 11. Winglike parts 12. Torn clothing 13. Stains 21. Formicary residents 23. Anarchist Goldman 25. Seaweed 26. King of Troy 28. Church council 29. Freedom from war 30. Enthusiastic 31. Water vapor 33. Designer Simpson 34. Wearies 35. Phase 38. Capital city of Yemen 41. One who undermines 43. Pleasing 46. Russian no 48. Wagon 52. Dried strip of egg dough 54. Ancient region of Asia Minor 55. Property claims 57. Upper limbs, weapons 58. Defeat 59. Editor Wintour 60. Frees (of) 62. Bender 63. Egress 64. Unit of force 67. College sr.’s test 68. Covering for the head;
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Across 1- Exclamations of relief; 5- Thick slices; 10- Metal-bearing mineral; 13- As previously given, in footnotes; 14- House in D.C.; 16Apiece; 17- Laborious work; 19This ___ stickup!; 20- After the bell; 21- Having bristles; 23Bran source; 24- Former 12/3/2009 spouses; 26- Hoar; 27Lethargic; 29- Bewhiskered; 32Thin change; 33- Discovers; 36Shortened forms; 41- Jumpy; 42Hawaiian outdoor feast; 44Among; 48- Smiling; 50- Mimic; 51- Kind of prof.; 53- By way of; 54- Next to; 58- Coagulate; 60Damage; 61- Either of (); 64German article; 65- Shape up; 66- Nap; 67- Boring; 68- Coup ___; 69- Some are pale;
1. Aborigine of Borneo 2. Architect Saarinen 3. Bloodsucking insect 4. Aztec god of rain 5. Actress Arthur 6. Test area 7. Antiquing agent Down Afflict; 2- Moonstone; 3- Great 8. Killed 1-slaughter; 4- Brown-bag stuff; 5-
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Georgia, once: Abbr.; 6- Buy alternative; 7- Pays to play; 8Enticement; 9- Portico; 10Similar to heroin or morphine; 11- Continue; 12- Rubbed out; 15- SASE, e.g.; 18- Apians; 22- Be human; 23- Eccentric; 25- Benzene derivative; 28- Spider's creation; 29- Boast; 30- Goes in; 31___ see it...; 34- Level; 35- Help; 37- Fish eggs; 38- Advanced in years; 39- Monetary unit of Peru; 40- Free from dirt; 43- "Respect for Acting" author Hagen; 44- Shone; 45- Cream cake; 46Prickly; 47- Succeeded; 49- Need a scratch; 51- Crackerjack; 52- Actress Berger; 55- Some docs; 56- Quartz grains; 57- Dies ___; 59- Moon of Jupiter; 62- Small child; 63- Paris possessive;
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“The numbers must only occur once” Fill the 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 regions contain the digits from 1 to 9 only once. Last Week’s Solution 9 1 3 5 8 7 6 2 4
7 6 2 3 9 4 5 8 1
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Let’s pretend that you have a nice juicy note you’re trying to sell . . . you got a 20% down payment from a buyer who had a 70 0 F ICO, t he loa n a mount was $100,000 at 12% interest. Fully amortized over 20 years, you’re supposed to be enjoying $1,101.09 a month. Wow, isn’t that great? Wouldn’t you be able to sell that baby for a nice fat price? C’mon . . . with an average discount, someone’s looking to bag a 15% return, for heaven’s sake! Yeah . . . unless the payments don’t come in on time. You could have a 42.9% interest rate, but it doesn’t matter, the return is irrelevant if the money isn’t flowing. When someone buys a note (or if you are holding a note for retirement income) the most important thing they want to know is how likely it is that future payments will continue to be paid as agreed. Most note buyers (the
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Deadly Mistake #7: Don’t keep a careful accounting of the note payments you receive
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ones that will give you the best price) are not buying hoping they’ll get a chance to foreclose and own the property. They just want a predictable return. That’s why payment history is so important to document. Now, if you’ve got a note that’s in default, the only people who will buy it are the ones that wouldn’t mind owning the property securing the note, and they’ll ask you to take a really steep discount for rescuing you from the foreclosure scenario.
Smart tip: Have a note servicing company service your note if you’re too ADHD to keep flawless records yourself. Document when t he payments come in, keep copies of cancelled checks and bank statement s so you won’t have any trouble proving that you’ve got a ‘performing asset.’ And it’s really not a bad idea to have your note serviced by a third party note servicing company. It’s not expensive, and your payment history is flawless, which is very handy when you go to sell your note. They also file any relevant documents for you, such as
1098s and 1099s. This excerpt is taken from “Seller Financing on Steroids: Pumping Paper for Power, Peace and Profits,” a guide that can be downloaded for free at: www. NoteQueen.com. So, over the last 7 weeks we’ve covered the 7 biggest mistakes sellers make when they carry paper, and how to avoid them. The markets continue to be unpredictable, so it’s important for buyers and sellers to be equipped with alternative, but safe ways to continue to put winning real estate solutions together. And if you’re a real estate professional, wouldn’t you like to put or keep more transactions together? We can do our part to keep the cogs greased in our economy, and preserve the dream of home ownership by helping buyers buy and sellers sell, regardless of market conditions. Always consult with your CPA, tax attorney and/or financial advisor before selling property or paper. Dawn Rickabaugh is a RE broker with expertise in seller financing and RE notes (trust deeds). www.NoteQueen.com
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December 7 - December 13, 2009
66th Annual Camellia Festival
Holiday Home Decorating Contest - Entry Deadline Extended Here’s your chance to get in the holiday spirit! The fifth annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest is well underway and applications are still available. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a visit from the Temple City Prize Patrol! Winning entries will receive a holiday gift basket and a Holiday Home Winner yard sign to display in your yard. Enter your own residence or nominate a festively decorated home by calling the Department of Parks & Recre-
ation at 285-2171 ext. 2328. Donations received to date include gift cards for AMC Entertainment, Bath & Body, Chili’s, Macy’s, Starbucks, Fanny’s Flowers, Cabrera’s, Casa Del Rey, Mama Petrillos and The Hat. The City of Temple City would like to thank the following businesses that have submitted donations for this fun-filled event: Athens Disposal, Cabrera’s Restaurant, Cal’s Jewelers, Casa Del Rey, Fanny’s Flowers, The Hat, Modern
Lighting and Mama Petrillos Entry forms are available by calling (626) 285-2171 ext. 2328 or at City Hall and the Live Oak Park Community Center or online at www.templecity.us. EXTENDED DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 9 Judging of all Entries: Tuesday, December 15 Please call the Department of Parks and Recreation for further information, (626) 285-2171 ext. 2328.
Here is an opportunity to advertise your business and support the youth and service organizations associated with the Camellia Festival. The program will include the parade line-up, pictures of the Royal Court, Grand Marshal, Honorary Grand Marshal and general information. Just complete the form below and submit it with camera ready or *digital artwork and a check made payable to the Camellia Festival of Temple City. Ad design is available on a limited basis at a nominal charge.
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Ring in the Holidays at “Lights on Temple City” On Wednesday, December 9 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. Temple City Park will play host to the annual “Lights on Temple City” event. Twentyfive tons of snow will blanket one snow play area and two snow runs for children 12 years and under. Visits with Santa, as well as a variety of crafts and entertainers such as balloon artists will keep the little ones busy. Be sure to catch a ride on the
Holiday Express Train and warm up with a hot bowl of chili. Free cookies, hot cocoa and coffee will also be available. The Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers will perform many of your holiday favorites at 6 p.m. Line up along the parade route on Las Tunas Drive for the mini-parade at 7 p.m. and watch as Santa makes his g rand ent rance into
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At last night’s meeting, the Sierra Madre City Council designated Don Watts and MaryAnn MacGillivray to serve as By SuSan Motander delegate and alternate to the - Photo by Terry Miller San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, ousting Councilman Joe Mosca from the posiThrough the cheers By terry Miller tion mid-term. Mayor MacGillivray and and John StePhenS and the jeers, Rep. Schiff attempted to provide an update Mayor Pro Tem Watts attended It was the best of times on the health care proposal a meeting of the Council of and it was the worst of times, (H.R. 3200) currently under Governments recently, which all depending with whom consideration in Congress. the mayor said was an interestadditional charges. Cervantes of Monrovia a In the you spoke Tuesday evening But opponents would hear ing exercise. courtroom,Valerie, Monrovia Police in Alhambra. The meeting nothing of it and hundreds in ThuRsday, OcTObER 22 - OcTObER 28, 2009 VOlumE 14, NO. 43 new computer. pasadenaindependent.com FREE Though Mr. WattsByhad hisMIller -Photo Terry Sergeant Glen Tuesday was perhaps a mi- the audience expressed their a sixthDetective grader at Clifton complaints, saying he had felt MiddleColeman School, arrested told us the “Tax crocosm of the nation’s pulse disgust with the plan in no that there was little opportunity Doctor” on three that her computer shemore felofor the city to have a voice in the ny charges. has been using was purCouncil of Governments. He As for chased more thanthetenfirst matsaid he felt that Sierra Madre ter - and the charges years ago that shefor which representatives were outnumColasuonno was originally was unable to complete bered and outvoted in the scheduled to appear on her school assignments organization that represents Tuesday - the proceedings 87 cities throughout Southern Continued on 14 were trailed (delayed) until California. this afternoon (Thursday). City to Install New High-Speed “I tend to agree, but we Colasuonno is currently in (l-r) Princess Ashley Thaxton, Princess Kinsey Stuart, Princess Katherine Hernández, Princess Michelle Van Wyk, Princess Natalie Innocenzi, have to try,” MacGillivray Mcustody, E D I A , I and N C . he most likely Internet Service, Cable Access Wiring said. Princess June Ko and Princess Lauren Rogers -Photo By Terry Miller will stay there, having told Joe Mosca, who formerly Monrovia Police Detective Full Coverage on Page 12 Continued on 12 Rich Doney that he does This week, in a move Foothills, a non-profit cable not have funds necessary to Beacon Media’s official request to photograph Mark Colasuonno in court Tuesday morning was denied. meant to further facilitate access studio in MonroHis attorney, Sumpba Kedia, is pictured here leading the former “Tax Doctor” away from our cameras meet the $307,000 bail. live video coverage of City via, to record City Council on Tuesday morning outside the Pasadena Superior Court. Later than morning, Colasuonno was But this may just be the Council Meeting via the meetings for rebroadcast arrested and led away in handcuff’s. -Photo By Terry Miller beginning. internet, Temple City will both on the city’s dedicated “We believe there are install new wiring and hard- cable access channel and -Photo By Terry Miller as many as 38 victims, with ware for its outdated infor- via the internet. However at party involved tolosses continue to approximately totaling mation systems network. this point, the meetings are By SaMeea KaMal Builder, Residents, have a prosperous economicsaid Doney, who $8 million,” The new connection, not broadcast live on either Full story on page 12 future,” said Lisa Flores, senior In an effort toCity provide went on to say that “around which will be provided by medium due to hardware Council Spar Byhalf Bill[of Peters city’s Develbusiness owners in Arcadia planner with the the victims] were AT&T, is expected to pro- constraints and insufficient Department with the opportunityover to voice One opment Carter,Services senior citizens”. Coleman vide data transfer capabiliupload bandwidth When Elias Jackson velopment dreams. The line out of “Weacquired concerns and suggestions, the of the Planning added they were investigatties equivalent to twice reached that the Council “Lucky”division. Baldwin Santa AnitaChambers Ave. in and Huff vows to return CasH after Stonehouse Properties ing the casesAnita of several tothe discuss how to retain City of Arcadia and Chamber want Natalie Anne Innocenzi, 16, is captured in the moments following the announcement made Tuesday morning at Tournament House in Pasadena proclaiming the Arcadia teenager Rose use of the Villa has By become of a normal T1 line, a longCity Hall. Rancho Santa in other 1886, just in time forCurrently, Baldwin the By sameea Kamal -Photo Terry MIller butwas thatvery “it takes a growth, of Commerce co-sponsored a businesses, time industry standardand in hismeetings available for Some neighbors recall excessive to the detriment and more photossHuttereD Queen for 2010. Innocenzi, who attends Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is the 92nd Rose Queen and will preside over the 121st Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. ForabruPtly 1875,continue thevictims region businessare manager sCHool leaves great dealre-of time to docuand work withwith business General Plan Business dedicated internet accessHyram for viewing the cable ByWorkBill PeterS details of the announcement see page 13. -Photos by Terry Miller rural small populaUnruh toonopen prop- access the early days of Alverno of the neighborhood,” said ment the information.” stuDents anD teaCHers oweD tHousanDs large companies and governrevitalizashop on Tuesday, August development onlyunder after the they have CarolynKAMAL Simon, one of the BY SAMEEA tions. and Even in all Pasadena, the erties tochannel the public High School as a convent, In this new case, A settlement agreement ment networks. been recorded tion.” H a s t he E c onom ic gust as previously thought. 4 at the City Hall Council and thenwhere set Indiana Colony, formed in Coledevelopment name, “Baldthe sound of nuns residents who lives across arrested Monrovia between the city and twocity In his weekly report, up for playback the In anreverberate Though staff expect-on and Downturn Hit Education, Please stand-by until further Chambers. effort to provide from the meeting eastern border of a few provided 1873, wasman focused growwin”. Monrovia, just tothrough the singing would Police booked hillside developments Assistant to the City Manplay-out system in the business owners in ArcaBy Kyle business ed a higher turnout, Despite a low turnout, notice.” Private Education Harder ownersschool and memthe private Catholic ingran citrus andFlores walnuts,Colasuonno not east, was a bustling center of adjathrough the neighborhood. ager Gary Flod calledland on population. threerate new counts Zhang, founder provided into opposition the sales, cent building. The hardware Today, dia with opportunity to girls. bers of the General Plan said residents thetowns low attendance theofmeeting a few from The noticeTrisha goes on the wife than Anticipated? KhandiKian and But includbut the Baldwin thethe sounds are for upgrade “an important development ing10470(a) Kuckelkorn, donated whomembers fear the realmay estatebeproject step and wiring upgrades not are quite voiceasconcerns and sugges- The Advisor y Committee current negotia- to people having business$1,000 owners and handwritten The parking lot is com- say (in hurried, Ed induea to mere years Forgery, all that 368(d) for unknown harmonious in obtaining sufficient bandAbuse of an Elder, Huff’s 2012 re-election cam- will being named up as aalready visual,changed. envi- Fiduciary address this issue, tions, residents, the City ofand Arcadia reviewabout the plan’s A Terrible Thing:pletely void of carsShortly tions came whengoals the and submitted their input, of the General PlanendAdvimarker) tothat anyone at theafter magic Pasadena, incorreasonsmeant simplytodied. Unruh to nearby width to accommodate live allowing the meetings to and Chamber of Commerce and 487(a) paign committee sory on June 29, al- ronmental Small the call Year(626) by 833-7437. and even a muddy discuss applied toand thetocity or that people have comCommittee to review the Fine ArtsBusiness Col- ofcan poratedwill in 1886 had aGrand popu- Theft. and Baldwin tried the scheme their negotiations with the schoolapproach, Strangled WomanMontecito video streaming of the City be directly The victim in this new case is most a month before the college State Senator Bob Huff, the mess. At Tuesday’s city couna General potential problems. use permit questions once9,000—its a The Monrovia Week- plan’s goals and approach, ments and lege on Huntington Drive Participants in the Health Care Reform Town Meeting in Alhambra lation of almost 1887, firstbroadcast with an from co-sponsored administration is for a conditional Council meetings overagain the in the Council Chambers school’s live Plan toBusiness who was on potential Montecito of unexpectedly cil meeting, agenda item sheJohn “Wetheir wantfundraisto make sure Tuesday evening ranged not only in age and socio-economic is incorporation ready, said.Greco, and down to discuss prob-the draft ly’sCollege numerous attempts to closed in Monrovia. The reasonFine is Arts spurred by born in announced of “Live continuing attempt toWorkshop ad- to legitimize P.D. Internet.” as thename meetings By Bill Peters take place. on Tuesday, August 4 at the the adobe, but rebuild Elias Delivered to Monrovia unclear we get Neighbors 1936. Theto amount alleged to Julywent 30. Zhang’s abruptly its doors every stakeholder felt levels but also in vastly different opinions on how the proposed the meeting, Developlems. dona- resulted in a lengthyAtdiscuscall this number un- generous and no Design one seems to closed citizen’s attempts rid the Oak”, the sales dress the traffic ing activities. month, city but Flodassaid in hisoffice report that Citynoise Hall and Council Chamandchanged party involved have been stolen from Greco came just after her in July, thatsure sent the to conAs you read this, the J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s homebill reads. At times those at the podiumLast had to strugglethe to get little had even after mentproposal Services Jason want tosion make returned.and The tion founder, Eda month“We be willing to talk aboutleaving it. students city of Director saloons. Real estate opened, development signed an agreement with thisthe system is expectedissues to caused bers. by the school’s years tinue to have a to prosperous was and almost teachers alike dumbfounded and her husband’s school was back to negotiators. A report adobe structure located on stead, an effort they see as their message across. of complaints the -Photo By Terry Miller was selling by$240,000. 1886 a name was changed to “Arrenting our of its facilities By susan Motander A typed sign on the Kuckelkorn (as he likes to we get every stakeholder and Continued on 12 Community Media of the Despite a low turnout, Greco’s wife, named Small Business of the and a settlement proposal without Monpay, andbewithout Continued More photos at pasadenaindependent.com the grounds of the Los An- returning the founder and filed on 8 called),anwas not available door of the short-lived real estate boom was in full Marie, cadia” perhaps toContinued extol the on for2 events, among other school and a lawsuit It had been a relatively Senator Huff. swers. named Settlement Agreement Developers Harbicht: geles County Arboretum and first mayor of Arcadia to his by a Pasadena resident who comment atYear pressbytime. tecito of FineHowever, Arts forMontecito swing. contacted this newspaper virtues of country living over concerns. the College Vice in February following our on the issue. Amid scattered uncertain terms. Senator President and wife of the Botanic Garden in Arcadia rightful place in the City’s quiet Friday night forand a successful Montecito Fine ArtsHuff, representa- and Mutual Release was deliv-Baldwin, Design in Monrovia expanding cities such as Los Residents affected by won her case. Misusing ofClassGuilty story which tive ofnthewa29sth Senate District ered to city council members college’s founder showed no reOne African Americontinues to deteriorate. And history. Within the walls of Monrovia Police Department. “It’s essentially a wedrancher original and Northern Cali-first cast cat calls and the occasional Angeles and Pasadena. This the school’s facility rentals Col$1,000 lege of Desig reads: 28, All Montecito public light on the charges straint when donating to “recall Schiff”, 29th District can gentleman who held an said he did not know the colprior to the meeting with the its condition is of grave con- the adobe, Baldwin signed Then Guillermo Marinero, ding and event catering busibusinessman, saw time, Baldwin was successful say the current adminisEnvironmental founded an struggling ate- Byfinancially, tor hasfornia been charged withformer and Campuses still Laws by Terry the lobby andestold intoMiller walked SuSan Motander against Huff’sarere-election campaignina1977 legeaswas hope that the document could cern to many at the County, city incorporation papers in- Photo opportunity in the land. EverTax Doc- Representative Adam Schiff altered image of President as 400 lots were sold in four tration has not adequately ness which is not compatible lier, areceived studio providing GrandtoTheft by embezzlement. closed I until further tor. In story which ran in hosted a boisterous and spir- Obama depicted as Adolph monthnotice. after the college and has fine announced that he produce an agreement settle Arboretum volunteers and 1903 and it is the place he the desk personnel, “I think with a residential neighborthe visionary anda risk-taking days Themade trial ofvarious Mark ColaThis charge in AuContinued on 23 did a terrible thing.” We will not reopen Marchsigned 5 edition, his award. ited town hall meeting mod- Hitler was in attendance as a and almost sold out by considered their needs and will return the donation issues surrounding the wasourenhanced a growing number of Arca- died in 1909. a Greco April of 1887. “Hell”, Bald- made the necessary changes hood,” she said. By saMeea KaMal suonno has been continuedHomes withand theentrepreneur, allegation that he morethe painful Marinero had parked his The city’s history took a recounted story erated by NBC4’s Dr. Bruce representative of the Lyndon According to state elec- by Zhang. Stonehouse One dians. “The conditional use contract the Los Angewin was thought to have said, to ensure their quality of once again. Originally set than $100,000 waswith stolen. The Nationstation and of theover in frontfrom carofficials sent to a letter According tion records, Vice President Hensel. up local turnedand research whenAnnual jolt 26th Believing that the adobe Continued Continued Continued on permit was for a day school, Continued on “We’re 12 giving away the land. life. les 20 and San Gabriel for July on 30 it7was continued to Colasuonno is alleged to Valley on 14 al Night Out (NNO), a unique communities fromCardoza, to the city by the Westfield was Theresa the inside of news:15,000 piece a a shocking might actually crumble, crime/drug Railroad money Co. in 1885 We’re selling the climate!” ac“While neighbors know an academy with specific This photo shows the adobe structure and the attached Baldwin annex that served as the August 5 and has now been have embezzled from to bring event collecall 50 states, U.S. territories, She had been Vice President, the corporahis girlfriend. in the historic adobeprevention group of Arcadians have home of Arcadia’s first mayor. Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin occupied this home from 1875 to a line to books the ranch—and that cording to Sandy Snider and that every school needs to rules … like the gate must be continued to August 11. It is clients of his tax preparation sponsored by the National Canadian cities and military travel Design sense estate notes fooD to withdraw decided his death in 1909. The photo was taken in 1939, nine years before the property became Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, a successful entrepreneur and the founder begun to rally support for tion at the Los Angeles Coun- strangled. Monrovia Police tion hasreal buyers have fund raising events, the (subsequently) the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. - Photo from the still set for trial in Department E firm bywould illegallybring investing andto his de- of the Citythis Association of Town Watch bases worldwide. Continued on 19 Continued on 3 officers attempted to revive its request to convert 13,500 Downtown getaway is of Arcadia. a project to restore not only Arcadia Public Library collection on 12 Continued Defaultingon now pizzalosing money entrusted to him. in Pasadena of theBeach Los Angeles (NATW), was held Tuesday, In the all, 28 over 37 old million even using year 11an Continued home to more than just the visit your paper’s Superior Court with before aJudge Paige August 4, 2009 around the people the participated NaDeAutomaticinExternal option for home owners? side of dipLopez, Colasuanno’s alColiseum, but museums, a website, and click on Teri Schwartz. Although the leged victim said that the Tax United States. 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PAGE to no avail. woman courtroom for adjudication. that in approximately 20085 he citizens, law enforcement agen- is designed to: heighten crime She was In an event celled “Repronounced Mark Colasuonno known realized that money he had encies, civic groups, businesses, and drug preventiondead. aware-Marinero membering The Faces”, 150 arrested. on 23 was is by Terry Miller Jason Jensen, 46,- Photo locally as the former Tax Docneighborhood organizations Continued on 22 plus area residents repreContinued On Tuesday he was ar- seeking damages in federal senting various interfaith raigned on one count of first court after a Sierra Madre Pasadena-area congregations degree murder with the en- police officer shot him. The marched and held vigil to hancement alleging the “per- incident occurred in the mourn the 45,000+ people sonal use of a deadly weapon” back of a vehicle officers who die every year for lack according to Sgt. Jim Gates of impounded not realizing of affordable health care. the Los Angeles County Sher- there was a person inside. These local citizens, who iff’s Homicide Bureau. The officer, Henry Amos believe that the health insurAmong other things Mar- was caught by surprise when ance system is broken and in inero told police, he indicated he found Jensen sleeping in need of reform, gathered at that the argument with Car- the back of the hatchback Pasadena City Hall Monday doza had taken place in the after the vehicle had been night and listened to speak2400 block of South Myrtle towed to the Sierra Madre ers including a local doctor Avenue in the unincorporated Police dept. Amos fired his named Donald Thomas, who section south of Monrovia. service weapon at Jensen as practices at Huntington Hos-Photo By Terry Miller
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The Funky Hippeez To Perform in Temple City
"Compatibility" with Residential Area Usage Negotiations Await School Review
The Funky Hippeez are a live 70s Retro Show complete with elaborate costumes and antics reminiscent of the late 70’s disco era. Popcorn Jackson, Superfly, Rio Love, Danny Dynomite and The Disco Shiek will boogie down as the The Funky Hippeez on Wednesday, August 12 at Temple City Park beginning at 7 p.m. The Funky Hippeez show is a fast-paced, non-stop ride
through your favorite K-Tel disco hits. Grab your love beads, bell bottoms and platform shoes and get set to groove to Le Freak, Got To Be Real, Disco Inferno and more! Don’t miss the world’s grooviest live disco and funk show to date. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy an evening of music in the park. Pre-concert activities start at 630 p.m. – Participate in Shape Up TC – all ages are welcome to join TC Parks & Recreation staff during a miniexercise demonstration. Hot Dogs, soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, popcorn and more will be for sale during the concert. For further information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2328.
LOCAL REALTOR DONNA BAKER TO RUN FOR MONROVIA SCHOOL BOARD Candidate Managed Clarence Shaw’s City Council Campaign, Now Vies to Fill his Vacant School Board Seat BY NURIA MATHOG Monrovia resident Donna Baker has joined candidates Chris Rich and Alexandra Zucco in campaigning for a spot on the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education. Baker, a Dickson Podley realtor, has been an active citizen in the community for many years. In addition to supporting the Foothill Unity Center and the Monrovia Public Library, she has sponsored numerous sports programs at Monrovia High School and the Monrovia Unified School District’s “Making the Grade” program. Other contributions include her work with the Monrovia Historic Presentation Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration of historical city buildings, and her service as the current President and Chief Officer at the Santa Anita Family YMCA. Baker has been involved with many local groups, most
notably the Foothill Community Democrats, a local chapter of the American Democratic Party, and the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, the Chamber awarded Baker the title of Monrovia Citizen of the Year. Rival candidate Chris Rich, who has a degree in Business Management from the University of Houston, has served on the Board since 2005 and is currently running for reelection. Alexandra Zucco, a graduate of the University of La Verne, filed for candidacy as a “consultant/ parent.” This November, the candidates will compete for the two open positions on the Board: the office of former Board member Clarence R. Shaw, who relinquished his seat on the Board to serve on the Monrovia City Council this April, and the office of
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December 7 - December 13, 2009
Annual Food Drive and Breakfast with Santa Brings Hundreds to Emperor Elementary School
Santa with able assistant Maria Walker, 7, who also just happened to be -Photo By Terry Miller Santa’s daughter.
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Temple City SPOTLIGHT December 7, 2009
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Lights on Temple City – Temple City will ring in the holiday season on December 9th with the annual lighting of the trees during Lights on Temple City. Temple City Park will be turned into a winter wonderland with 25 tons of snow, musical entertainment, holiday crafts for children, refreshments and visits with Santa. Activities will begin at 5 p.m. Las Tunas Drive will be closed between Encinita Avenue and Rowland Avenue from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for the parade. Holiday Light Exchange – The San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership will be offering a free holiday light exchange during Lights on Temple City, December 9th beginning at 5 p.m. Southern California Edison customers can bring in two strands of only incandescent holiday lights for two strands of energy saving LED lights. ID or a current SCE bill is required. Winter Camp – Registration is currently being accepted at the Live Oak Park Community Center for Winter Camp which will be held at Live Oak Park December 21 – 30th. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend the fun-filled camp. Fee for the 6-day camp is $100 which includes a field trip to Knott’s Merry Farm. Camp will be closed on December 24 and 25. For additional information, please contact Frances Manzo-Pimentel at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2327. Youth Basketball League – Registration is also being accepted at the Live Oak Park Community Center for the winter youth basketball league. Boys and girls from 4 years through 12th grade can register for the league sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Fee is $75 per person ($65 for STARS Club members) for children in 8th grade and under. Fee for youth in 9-12th grade is $50. Deadline to register is January 8, 2010 (space permitting). For additional information, including player meetings and start dates, please call Mike Koski at (626) 579-0461. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Complete Count Committee - At the November 17 meeting, the City Council created a new Ad Hoc Committee (i.e., Mayor Vizcarra and Councilmember Wong), the Complete Count Committee. This Committee will serve to promote and develop a locally based outreach and awareness campaign for the 2010 Census. The main goal of the Census is to ensure that every resident is counted. Mayor Vizcarra and Councilmember Wong have stated that they are willing to serve on the Committee, and the Community Development Manager, Joe Lambert, will serve as the Staff liaison on the Committee. Planning Commission Meeting - The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Ave. The Planning Commission meeting that normally would have been held on November 24 has been cancelled. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Public Safety Volunteer – The City of Temple City is looking for people interested in becoming a Public Safety Volunteer. Two programs are available in the Public Safety Volunteer program. They are the Resident Safety Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) and the Temple City Emergency Radio Team (TCERT). Applications and additional information for the RSVP or TCERT programs may be obtained from the Public Services Department at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, by calling (626) 285-2171 or by e-mailing Public Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi at bariizumi@templecity.us. WATER CONSERVATION TIP: With the rainy season finally upon us, we can all cut back on our landscape watering to help save our valuable water resources. MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: New Hours of Operation for City Offices Starting on January 4, 2010, City Offices will be open five days a week! The new office hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FEE: $110 PER SESSION
FALL SESSION: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – OCTOBER 30, 2009
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Cleminson, Cloverly, Emperor, La Rosa & Longden Grades: 1st-6th DAYS/TIMES: Mon. – Fri. School Dismissal – 6:00pm
Yard Sales: Temple City residents wanting to conduct a yard sale MUST have a permit. They are available from the receptionist desk at City Hall, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, during normal business hours, which are Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. City Hall is closed on Fridays. The permits are FREE, and residents may only conduct one yard sale within a six-month period. Free Yare Sale Advertising: If you get your yard sale permit by Thursday noon (or earlier) the week prior to the sale (i.e. about nine days prior to your sale), you’ll get the sale listed in that week’s Temple City Tribune newspaper in the “Temple City Spotlight” section for free. The Temple City Tribune comes out every Monday, and is available at many popular locations throughout Temple City. If you have any questions, please call the reception desk at (626) 285-2171. YARD SALE PERMITS: The following is a list of Yard Sale Permits issued for the weekend of Dec. 11-13, 2009. (Information is current as of 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 3, 2009. Yard sale permits issued after this time are not listed.)
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UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Fall/Winter Session- November 2, 2009 - Winter Break Winter Session- January 4, 2010 - February 27, 2010 Winter/Spring Session- March 1, 2010 – April 23, 2010 Spring Session – April 26, 2010 – Last Day of School The Temple City/El Monte Unified School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of the material is provided as a community service.
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The City of Temple City invites residents, youth and service organizations to participate in this year’s Holiday Drive. Sock-O-Rama & More is requesting donations of NEW men’s white socks, t-shirts and boxers and NEW socks for women and children. Foothill Unity Center and New Beginnings Family Church have been chosen as this year’s community donation recipients benefiting homeless and low income families.
THURSDAY 10:00 A.M.
November 12, 2009
BACK SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION: SECRETS TO A HEALTH BACK Statistics prove that with education and caution, many back injuries can be prevented. You can drastically reduce your risk of injury by understanding how lifting and posture affect your health. You will be given specific tests that can evaluate the hidden weaknesses in your back and dynamic exercises that will strengthen a weak back. Presented by Dr. Ami Shah, D.C.
November 17, 2009 (Tuesday)
BLOOD PRESSURE AND BACK SCREENINGS Methodist Hospital nurse, Vince Lu, will be present to take your blood pressure and Dr. Ami Shah, D.C. will be present for back screenings.
November 19, 2009
WELLNESS: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Casey Lo from Senator Carol Liu’s office will provide this presentation.
December 3, 2009
CRAFT WORKSHOP Create a fun and easy craft project from furnished materials. Presented by: Angela Delgado, Care1st Health Plan. INSURANCE SALES VENDOR WILL BE PRESENT
December 10, 2009
NUTRITION This informative will include how to adjust your eating habits in order to maximize your body composition and performance. Presented by Dr. Paul Villanueva, D.C.
December 15, 2009 (Tuesday)
BLOOD PRESSURE AND BACK SCREENINGS Methodist Hospital nurse, Vince Lu, will be present to take your blood pressure and Dr. Ami Shah, D.C. will be present for back screenings.
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