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MONDAY, JUNE 8 - JUNE 14, 2009 VOLUME 2, NO. 23
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New Fitness Equipment for Live Oak Park
Photo by Terry Miller
Capra Resigns, Strikes Plea Bargain to Avoid Further Charges Misdemeanor Offense Addresses Unreported Campaign Contributions
Temple City residents have a new place to get fit and stay in shape following the addition of new outdoor fitness equipment to Live Oak Park. The new equipment was funded through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Supervisorial District’s excess grant funds. The adult designed equipment includes Upper Body Warm-Up, Standing Push-Up, Forearms Roll, Leg Lift, Body Curl, Triple Beam Jump, Sit-Up, ChinUP and Achilles Stretch and Squat stations. The fitness equipment includes full signage for proper use and is ADA accessible. The new equipment will aid in the ongoing efforts of a program launched in March 2007 by the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department called “Shape Up TC.” “Shape Up TC” a ims to prov ide hea lt hrelated information on nutrition & physical activity; implement activities to educate our communit y on nutrition & physical fitness and to provide support and encouragement for posi-
tive lifestyle changes. The program started by hosting an information table at our summer concert series and special events. Workout demonstrations and food samples were also provided. The program specialists also hold workout sessions and teach the youth exercise related games at the City’s after school programs. The program’s mission statement says “Shape Up TC is a community health promotion program funded by the Parks & Recreation Department of Temple City. The main goal of Shape Up TC is to bring about awareness to the importance of healthy eating and daily physical activity. Members of the community, young and old alike can participate in the ever-expanding list of activities sponsored by Shape Up TC. Shape Up TC also embraces the distribution of health-related information to the community so that residents can take the initiative to make changes towards a healthier lifestyle. The need to implement a community health promo-
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BY JOHN STEPHENS After a six years serving on the City Council of Temple City, David Capra resigned from the office on Tuesday June 2. In an email to City Clerk Mary Flandrick, Capra cited his ongoing health problems as the reason for his resignation. “My health has deteriorated since my recent stroke,” said Capra in the letter, “and my decision to resign is in large
part due to my current health concerns.” Capra suffered a stroke one year ago last June. Around the same time, it became known that he, as well as former Mayor Cathé Wilson and current Mayor Judy Wong were part of an investigation into alleged solicitation of bribes related to Randy Wang's Piazza mall development. In February of this year,
an armed investigation unit from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office performed unannounced searches of City Hall, the three council member's homes, as well as that of Scott Carwile, a former city council candidate. As yet, no official charges have been brought against any of the current or former council members, though the city is still involved in a suit and sub-
sequent counter-suit between the city and the developer regarding the troubled wouldbe development planned for the empty lot on the northeast corner of Rosemead and Las Tunas Blvd. According to Flandrick, the city has obtained legal counsel in response to the counter-suit, but that counsel will not extend to the indi-
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TCUSD CELEBRATES STUDENT ARTISTS
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City Bans Smoking in Public Parks Barrage of Anti-Smoking Activists Persuade Unanimous Vote
Superintendent Chelsea Kang-Smithand Board President Bob Ridley present Carolina Li with certificate of recognition.
Following an anti-smoking ordinance campaign that started in Pasadena and made its way recently
through Sierra Madre's City Council, the Temple City council voted unanimously
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Monica Huyhn, coordinator for Shape Up TC, demonstrated how to use the equipment for the public. -Photo By Terry Miller