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The Answer will wrap up Temple City’s concert series on Wednesday, September 2 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. With their wide variety of music, exciting stage antics and free give aways during the show, The Answer will surely prove to be a must see performance! The Answer has performed at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, California Speedway and the Crazy Horse Saloon to name a few. Their sounds and influence range from The Beatles to Tom Jones, to modern rockin’ swing, country line dancing, classic disco and more! So dust off your dancing shoes and join us on Wednesday evening. Pre-concert activities start at 6:30 p.m. Buy a ticket for the Raffle Drawing - $1 each of 6 for $5! Get moving with Shape Up TC– all ages are welcome to join TC Parks & Recreation staff during a mini-exercise demonstration. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy an evening of music in the park. Hot Dogs, ice cream, popcorn and more will be for sale during the concert. For further information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171 ext 2328.

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The Two Are Ordered To Return Oct. 8. The Temple City Tribune spoke with Deputy District Attorney Max Huntsman Thursday for confirmation of a story that appeared on a local newspaper’s web site that said the DA was seeking a minimum of two years jail time for Cathe Wilson and Judy Wong/ What Deputy DA Max Huntsman actually said was he belives “this is a prison case”…he went on to add that it could mean a minimum of two years in state prison, but was not specifically asking for that. Former Temple City Mayor Cathe Wilson and Councilwoman Judy Wong, are accused of accepting bribes and perjury. Deputy District Attorney Max Huntsman also said. “There was an incident, something that occurred after the

investigation began, that we’re looking into,” “Something interesting happened that I think could be important as evidence.” Specifically involving Wilson. Wilson and Wong are facing a possibility of up to 9-10 years in prison if given the maximum sentence. Huntsman also said that if they were to plead early then the minimum charge is more appropriate than the longer sentence. Judge Patricia Schnegg issued a bench warrant for a Bank of America official who did not show up for the hearing. However that individual is cooperating with the District Attorney’s office. RandyWang the Piazza Developer and the city are stillin a civil lawsuit over the longdelayed project proposal.

TCUSD Announces Administrative Changes

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Cathe Wilson and Judy Wong Appeared in Los Angeles Last Wednesday

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Arcadia officers implemented a high risk after traffic stop on Santa Anita in the parking lot of Denny's on the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita. As Arcadia police ran the plates of the suspect vehicle, they learned that the vehicle they had stopped, a white 1993 model Honda Accord, was reported as stolen in the jurisdiction of LAPD. An extrication at gunpoint ensued as officers carefully approached the vehicle. The two suspects: John A lvardo, 30 from Los Angeles and Jennifer

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The Couple Was Also Carrying Methamphetamine

MONDAY EDITION

Much of this area of Angeles Crest Highway hasn't burned for over 50 years. As some predicted, the fire season is of to an ominous start. The Highway is closed from the Angeles National Forest boundary past Clear Creek. As of Friday afternoon, 1200 acres of brush have been destroyed and no containment was immediately in sight.

K a t e Fr a nc e s c h i n i , Ph.D., moves from Temple City High School to the District Office as the Director of Instructional Services. Dr. Franceschini has been an Assistant Principal at Temple City High School since 2007 and has served the District in other capacities as a Curriculum Coordinator, English Language Learner Coordinator, Director of the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program, and Gifted and Talented Education Coordinator. She began her TCUSD career as an English Language Arts instructor in 1987. Also at the High School, Chris Sewell has a new Assistant Principal title. Mr. Sewell was previously a TCHS Dean. Pr ior to joining t he Temple City team in 2007, Mr. Sewell was a Non-Public School Liaison for Whittier Union High School Dis-

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California Department of Forestry helicopters, tankers and fixed wing aircraft are the major tools used by the agencies in the all out assault on this fire that has come dangerously close to many million dollar homes in the wealthy community of La Canada.

Two Firefighters Killed While Fighting Wildfire Mt Wilson in the Line of Fire BY TERRY MILLER As hundreds of nervous residents looked to the hills, the air assault on the Station Fire above La Canada continued Friday afternoon amid 110 degree temperatures and no humidity to speak of. Exhausted firefighters, many of whom came directly from fighting other area fires, arrived to put a dent in The

Station Fire in Los Angeles County late Friday. The massive wildfire fire started off Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2) about one mile above Angeles Crest Fire Station around 3:30pm Wednesday Aug 26. T he s moke plu me s caused by the Station Fire could be seen all over the LA basin and smoke warnings are still in effect for the entire area.

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CITY NEWS

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TEMPLE CITY SPOTLIGHT The Doozies Temple City Government Serving the Community! August 31, 2009

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Summer Concerts – The summer concert series wraps up this week to the classic rock sound of “The Answer”. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Temple City Park. We’d like to extend our appreciation to all the performers, nonprofit organizations, and music lovers in attendance throughout the summer. STARS Club & Teen Zone – Registration is currently underway for the fall session of STARS Club and Teen Zone. STARS Club is an outdoor recreation program conducted at the elementary school sites from school dismissal until 6 p.m. STARS Club will be offered at Cloverly, Emperor, La Rosa and Longden elementary schools beginning September 3rd and at Cleminson School beginning on September 1st. Teen Zone is a recreational program geared toward junior high students. Teen Zone will begin September 3rd at Live Oak Park. For further information, including fees, please call Frances ManzoPimentel at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2327. Youth Sports – Registration is also underway for the fall youth sports programs. Mini T-Ball, for 4-9 year olds will begin September 8th. The fee is $55 which includes a t-shirt, baseball cap, trophy and skill development. Introduction to Flag Football is designed to introduce 6-8 year olds to the game of Flag Football. Children will be taught basic skills such as throwing, catching and kicking the football. $30 fee includes a t-shirt, trophy, instruction and lots of fun. Children in 3rd – 6th grade are invited to participate in the City’s Flag Football league. The league will consist of two divisions: 3rd – 4th graders and 5th – 6th graders. Registration fee is $65 ($55 for STARS Club members). Registration for the Flag Football league will begin September 9th and will be taken at Live Oak Park and at each STARS Club site. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on September 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Ave.

By Tom Gammill

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Parking Control – Temple City recently hired two Parking Control Officers (PCO) who are already being put to work. The PCO’s will be enforcing local and state parking regulations throughout the City. If you have any parking questions, please feel free to call the Public Services Department at (626) 285-2171. 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: You can save hundreds of gallons of water a year by using organic mulch around your plants to reduce evaporation! M A NAGE M E N T SE RV IC E S DE PA RTMENT: 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.

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YARD SALE PERMITS: The following is a list of Yard Sale Permits issued for the weekend of Sept. 4-6, 2009. (Information is current as of 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 27, 2009. Yard sale permits issued after this time are not listed.)

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Letter from TCUSD Superintendent

I am looking forward to the new school year and working with students, parents, staff, and community members to continue our focus on overall student success, both academically and socially. I want to challenge everyone to make their day! Make their day is part of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fish philosophy that staff implemented last year. What is the fish philosophy? The fish philosophy includes four simple, interconnected practices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be there, play, make their day, and choose your attitude! Through the fish philosophy, we build stronger, positive relationships with each other. Although tcusd has gone through a difficult year dealing with the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continuing budget crisis, with everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help, our district was able to weather the storm. We have received excellent initial star test results; all of our comprehensive schools increased

their academic performance index scores! Last year, enrollment increased by 17 students from the previous year. While 17 doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be a sizeable increase, it is huge in that our enrollment was projected to decrease by 100 students. Also last year, staff and parents successfully worked together to increase student attendance from 97.43% To 97.74% Bringing in $96,000 in additional revenue. We hope to continue increasing enrollment by offering a family-friendly environment, streamlining the student registration process, piloting a full-day kindergarten program at la rosa elementary school, offering enrollment opportunities for children whose parents are employed within our attendance boundaries, improving communication with expanded information on our website at www.Tcusd.Net, and nurturing a positive, supportive partnership throughout the community. As a district, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing our best to â&#x20AC;&#x153;go greenâ&#x20AC;?. With the start of the new school year, email Blasts will be used to send employees important information and we will continue to provide Essential information to parents using the teleparent communication system. Recent budget reductions have eliminated all funding for workshops for teachers, support staff, and

Congressman Adam Schiff Comments on the Death of Senator Edward Kennedy

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our thoughts are with the Kennedy family, and the nation joins them in grief and in prayer. Senator Kennedy, the youngest and last surviving brother of a family that inspired millions of Americans to service, was one of the most influential and effective Senators to ever hold a seat in the United States Senate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be difficult -- impossible, really -- to find any American whose life was untouched by the body of his

work and the breadth of the legislation he helped pass. Most notably, Senator Kennedy's work to protect the most vulnerable and the underserved has helped countless Americans prosper and enjoy a better life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At a time of enormous challenges and bitter division, Senator Kennedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership will be severely missed. We have lost a great champion in the effort to reform our health care system, which he called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the cause of [his] life.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

administrators. As a result, tcusd has implemented a new business partnership program; donations from our business partners will be used to fund staff development opportunities. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank fannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flowers, foothill federal credit union, quality bookkeeping, samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club, the tds group, the temple city chamber of commerce, and wonder cleaners and drapery for their generous donations. In these challenging times, we must come together for each other and for our students. Together we can build stronger relationships to enhance student success - being there, making their day, choosing positive attitudes, and playing! Chelsea Kang-Smith

SENATOR LIU ANNOUNCES WHITE HOUSE INTERN OPENING Applicat ions for t he 2010 Spring White House internship program are now available, Sen. Carol Liu announced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage young people to apply for this prestigious program,â&#x20AC;? said Liu, D-La CaĂąada Flintridge. The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities, according to the program.

More informat ion is available at whitehouse.gov/ about/internships. Applications are due September 20. T he appl icat ion i n cludes two essays, three letters of recommendation and a resume. Evaluations will depend on a commitment to public service, demonstration of leadership in the community and dedication to the mission of the Obama Administration. The applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communication, writing and office skills will also be reviewed and considered. An applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GPA is not figured into the final score. Graduating high school seniors who have enrolled in college and anticipate

attending a university in the fall may apply. College graduates who graduated within two years from undergraduate or graduate school are eligible for the internship program, as well as graduate-level students. Veterans with a high school diploma or its equivalent and active-duty service anytime over the past two years are also eligible. Liu, Chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, represents nearly 850,000 people in the 21st District, which includes Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, La CaĂąada Flintridge, San Gabriel, Temple City, and several City of Los Angeles communities.

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The Weekly Crossword

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FAMILYAFFAIR BY WALLY HAGE

Table Etiquette Table Etiquette … Socially correct behavior was not one of those Manners taught at my house. Growing up as the youngest of three boys, you must do what you have to do in order to survive. Of course we had some rules and manners that were demanded by my Mom, however, looking back I wouldn’t be surprised that my Mom picked up more of our manners than we did of hers. Sure Belching, Burping and Rinsing your mouth with your milk were not permitted at the table. But gripping a fork like it was a pair of pliers, holding a drinking cup as though it did not have a handle, talking with your mouth full and sometimes wiping the mouth on your sleeve or arm were generally acceptable behavior. Even today, if you look around in many restaurants you will also find many of these somewhat primitive habits still being practiced. However, it was shortly after getting married that my “Marriage Makeover” began by demand of my sweetheart “Ms Good Manners”. Yes, it didn’t take long before I became Table Etiquette Repaired. You know a napkin in the lap, not tucked into the neck of your shirt like a bib, the proper knowledge, location and use of eating utensils, not stacking your food like pancakes upon the plate and certainly not slurping your soup. Though much of her etiquette training of me was reasonable, I could not understand how she missed informing and re-training many of her family members who grew up eating in a bunkhouse. Well, needless to report, I soon became acceptable to being invited to many of her friend’s homes for dinner. Today I still practice most of her table etiquette tips including the raising of my pinky finger whenever I drink coffee. This Societal Habit made me take a lot of heat from my tough companions in the Marine Corps.

It was not long ago, that my “Etiquette Queen” accepted an invitation to spend a couple of days at her Nephews beautiful home in Henderson Nevada. Since I was told that he was a very successful Manager in the Entertainment Business, I thought, “now I could really show off all of those years of training”. Wrong … having a picnic on his patio and eating hotdogs along side of his gorgeous swimming pool was no place for practicing my societal manners. But his invitation to leave the ladies and their “Girl Talk” to join him for a ride to his work for about an hour, sounded like it would be a great escape adventure. WOW, as we pulled into his work location we were greeted by a Special Valet Captain. The greeting, at the door of this very glitzy Gaming Casino “Good Evening Mr. “C” made me realize that I was in special company and may be using my Table Etiquette after all. W hile I was ga zing around the casino my Nephew tucked a bill into my hand and suggested that as he went to his office for a while that I play 21. As I gazed at all the young cottontail bunnies in very brief apparel and prancing around in their high heals, I thought “Yea” play 21…but then I realized that he meant go to the tables and play Blackjack. Having played Blackjack on my computer many times I felt quite confident that this could be my “opportunity for riches”. As I walked up to the table I looked into my hand and Whoa…it was a $100 bill that my nephew had tucked into my hand. I promptly swaggered to an empty seat at the table and plunked down my newly found wealth. Quickly, I was reprimanded: “don’t interupt the hand… wait till the hand is completed”. I thought … another lesson in Table Etiquette is obviously awaiting me. Immediately the table language and etiquette were foreign to me. As I presented my money once again the

dealer asked if I wanted all colors. Afraid to admit my ignorance …I said, “Yes”. Shockingly I received 3 green, 4 red and 5 silver chips for my $100. As I carelessly placed a single silver chip into my circle the dealer pointed his index finger to a sign that indicated $10 -- $1000 as the acceptable wagers. I quickly replaced the silver chip with two red $5.00 chips and the dealer promptly recentered my ten-dollar wager in the circle. My training was just beginning. As I tried to pick up my dealt two-card hand…I used both hand to view my cards. The old lady next to me said … “Hey Sonny, sit on your hand.” Thinking she meant, “Stay” I thought what do you know about my cards. Well, another reprimand from her to “sit on my right hand sonny”, “ you can’t use both hands on the table”, helped me to finally get the picture. Looking at the Snobby Couple on my left as they rolled their eyes upward, I then thought Gee; my Nephew had told me to avoid the “High rollers”, but probably he meant for me to avoid the “Eye Rollers”? My Table Etiquette went down hill from there. The dealer’s eye inquiry whether I wanted to receive another card for my hand made me blurt out “Hit” and then I was quickly shown by the dealer the proper method of scraping the cards on the table. This once again provoked the Snobby Eye Rollers to demonstrate their disgust. Well it was a few blunders later, that my Nephew rescued me from the Table Etiquette experience. However, when I cashed in my chips with the dealer I received 6 Green chips, 4 Red and 3 Silvers. A total of $173. A nice one-hour income for a sheer beginner. I promptly pushed the 3 one dollar chips to the dealer and gazed into the face of the Snobs and their diminished piles of chips and said “Gee thanks for the fun time” and then quickly … I also became an Eye Roller.

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So I guess I’m supposed to write about stuff like oral health, health insurance, and the impending national healthcare transformation but what about my health? What about me? What about my mental health? Without Trojan football, I’d probably kick the cat and that’s no good because I don’t have one. And without Salute to Troy, I probably couldn’t get through August and everyone else’s vacations…or even last weekend. And you try writing this column every week for going on twelve years and see how you like it. I have this ritual where I write the thing the Friday before the Wednesday deadline, the actual column coming out on the following

Monday. Like I said, you try figuring out the method to that madness. This Friday was totally out of the question because it was bookkeeper visitation day. No way to be even slightly creative when someone is interrupting you every five minutes reminding you how much it costs to be a dentist (“Was this bill for marketing or continuing education or equipment? Is this for Worker’s Comp; thought you paid that one with the really big one you send into Anthem for everyone’s health insurance? Is this a new consultant or is it the old one with a new company name?”) Back in the Day, when ole Mel Gibson used to ride a horse and paint his face all blue just like some re-caffeinated Seahawks fan a few years before he bought Malibu, didn’t he used to scream somet hing all t he t ime? Wasn’t it something like, “FR EEDOOOMMM!!!”? Bet he meant freedom from insurance. Never thought I’d say

this but Mel, I understand. Oh, Friday also means a chance to go across the street to the bank and squeeze in one final deposit for the week. Imagine my elation on seeing six insurance envelopes in the mail. Imagine my dismay when the contents of the six messages from the folks in the tall buildings Downtown revealed payment delays, a missing detail, or the lack of coverage for a given procedure. Not a single check. A nd Friday, at least three different people told me they don’t go to the dentist because they don’t have insurance. Hmmm, I was wondering if that was sort of like committing hari kari because you don’t have enough life insurance. When I finally made it to Friday night CNN, I saw a bunch of knuckleheads calling the President a Nazi because he wanted to mess with health insurance. Thought maybe they had him confused with the guy who wire-tapped citizens, tortured folks, and invaded

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a sovereign nation posing no threat to the U.S. But let’s leave the past in the past. Turns out, the leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is a health-related catastrophic event. Turns out, half those bankruptcy folks have health insurance; just not enough. Friday night, I tossed a nd t u r ned , s omewh a t stressed over my concerns for another fat monthly check due to Anthem Blue Cross, team members ill or on vacation, and the uncertainty of unchartered economic waters. But on Saturday, I took a mega-dose of life’s best medicine. And what else would you call exercise, laughter, and the company of friends and family? Did I leave out the Salute to Troy, another year of USC Trojan football domination, and a whole fall season of Saturdays that take you back to being a kid again? And a few days in the su n…w it h absolutely no thoughts of freakin insurance.

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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This is the second in a series of articles on the Young Athlete and Sports Massage; today we delve into the benefits of sports massage and what it can do for the young athletes. Sports massage is really a generic term for three different kinds of massage that have been associated with athletic performance. Each of these types of massage has their own benefits and each uses different techniques to reach an end result of enhancement. Pre-event massage is usually used to prevent serious athletic injuries. It is used to warm up the muscles, stretching them and thus making them f lexible for optimal athletic performance. A preevent massage stimulates the

flow of blood and nutrients to the muscles, reduces muscle tension, loosens the muscles, and helps to create a feeling of psychological readiness. Whenever a young athlete or for that matter any athlete exercises heavily, their muscles suffer what is called microtraumas. These microtraumas create small amounts of swelling in the muscles because of tiny tears. Post-event massage reduces the swelling caused by these microtraumas; loosens tired, stiff muscles; helps to maintain flexibility; promotes and increases blood flow to the muscles which aids in the removal of lactic acid and waste build-up; and reduces cramping. In addition a postevent massage will help to

aid in speeding up the young athlete’s recovery time, and alleviates pulls, strains and soreness. Maintenance massage is usually done at least once a week as a regular part of an overall athletic training program, although professional athletes who may have their own massage therapists may receive maintenance massage on a daily basis. However most young athletes do not fall into that category, and may due to monetary constraints settle for a maintenance massage every week or two. Maintenance massage increases the flow of blood and nutrients to the muscles. Massage helps to keep the tissues loose so that the different layers of the muscles slide easily over each

other. Regular maintenance massage will help to reduce scar tissue caused by microtraumas, which increases flexibility and range of motion. The goal of all sports massage is to maximize performance. Athletes in various sports will along with their therapists concentrate on the areas of the body that are affected most by their individual chosen sports activity. Conditions that generally respond well to massage as a complimentary therapy include: muscle pain, soreness and stiffness, muscle strain and strains, edema (swelling), muscle tightness and tension, repetitive strain injuries and tendonitis. Massage can help these conditions, but should

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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday August 27, 2009 Cathy Burroughs, Interim City Manager

1. The regular City Council meeting of September 15, 2009 will be cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The Council will instead meet on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. 2. The breakfast meeting with Supervisor Antonovich has been rescheduled to October 15th. Please let us know as soon as possible if that date conf licts with your schedule(s). 3. The dates for the public workshops regarding economic development have been set. The dates and times are as follows:

7:00 -9:00 p.m.

September 22

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

September 23

7:00 -9:00 p.m.

Community Redevelopment Agency 1. The California Redevelopment Association’s (CR A) legal team is preparing to file the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of AB 26 4x - - the legislation the State Legislature passed and the Governor signed providing for the illegal shift of $2.05 billion in redevelopment funds, from local agencies to the State, over the next two years. The CR A anticipates filing their lawsuit by October. They advise us that they will provide updates to the various agencies as the lawsuit moves forward. The indicated writers have submitted the following items. All have been reviewed and approved (but may have been edited) by the City Manager.

GENER AL COUNCIL INFOR MATION

September 15

open from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday. I will have a recommendation for Council’s consideration at your September 21st meeting.

Depa r t ment of Ma nagement Ser v ices (A ssist a nt to t he Cit y Ma nager Flod) 1. The City will have its new Internet service up and running by Monday, August 31. The new Internet service will provide up to 3 Mbps, allowing the live video streaming of City Council meetings in the near future. I’ve contacted Community Media of the Foothills, and we’re going to perform a test run prior to the Monday, September 21, 2009, City Council meeting, hoping to make that meeting the inaugural live video streamed meeting over the Internet broadcast. Live Cable T V televising on Charter Communications Channel 55 will be a few weeks later after the wiring between the Civic Center and City Hall has been completed. Department of Parks & Recreation (Dir. of Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs)

(Chinese speaking) All three public workshops will be held at the Live Oak Park Community Center. Avant Garde will provide a f lyer, and the City will assist in reproducing and distributing the f lyer. The f lyers will be available at all City facilities, as well as the Chamber of Commerce and the library. In addition, the information will be available on Charter’s channel 55. The Connect CTY system will be used to notify residents of the meetings. Avant Garde will run the meetings. Staff will be available to answer questions if needed. 4. Attached to this report is a listing of the cities in California that received the COPS Hiring Recovery Program Awards (CHR P). As you may recall, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department submitted a request on behalf of Temple City, and several other contract cities, none of which were awarded these grant funds. 5. The California Supreme Court earlier this week agreed to consider the case of State Building and Construction Trades Council of California (SBCTC) v. City of Vista. At issue in this case is whether charter cities are required to comply with the state’s prevailing wage law when awarding construction contracts. The Court of Appeals concluded the answer is no – charter cities are not required to pay prevailing wages. SBCTC appealed the decision, and now the Supreme Court will settle the issue. The lawsuit calls into question charter cities’ ability to control their own municipal affairs. The Court of Appeals upheld this ability. The Supreme Court will likely render its decision next year. As a charter city, Temple City is very interested in the outcome of this case. For many years, Temple City has avoided paying prevailing wages on capital improvement projects that are of a local nature, thereby saving the City millions of dollars over the years. Any CIP projects that are regional, or those that are funded, or partially funded by grants, have always complied with prevailing wage laws. The League of California Cities will file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the City of Vista and all charter cities. Administration

1. Summer programs conclude this week. Summer STARS and Teen Zone are both wrapping up a great summer. 162 children enrolled in STARS Club this summer with an additional 75 enrolled in Teen Zone. The afterschool programs begin next week (Cleminson on September 1st and the TCUSD schools on September 3rd). 2. The final concert of the summer is next Wednesday. The Answer will close out a very successful summer concert series. 3. The annual Senior Health Fair is set for Saturday, September 19th from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at Live Oak Park. Free screenings, workshops, and information will be available. 4. Free f lu shots will be given out at the Live Oak Park Community Center on Thursday, September 24th between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Department of Community Development (Community Development Manager Lambert) Café Roule at 9153 Las Tunas Drive (northwest corner of Las Tunas and Loma) has been issued a business license. This business specializes in pastries and coffee. This business was approved by the Planning Commission through the CUP process in January 2009, and one condition of approval is that they pay a $2,250 annual in lieu parking fee. As part of their improvements, the entire building exterior has been upgraded, including the portion of the building occupied by another business. On Monday, I met with SCAG staff to review our growth forecasts for the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). This is in response to Senate Bill 375, which requires different regions of California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and SCAG is coordinating the effort for our region. I will be verifying our projected population growth numbers with SCAG, and must do this by October 31. SCAG will also be using these population projections for other future efforts, such as the R HNA (Regional Housing Needs Assessment) so it will affect our planning efforts for many years to come. Department of Public Services (Public Safety Officer Ariizumi) Division of Public Safety

1. We have received notice from the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement and the Special Indemnity Agreement. Each city that has submitted a signed Special Indemnity Agreement will be asked to sign the five-year Law Enforcement Services Agreement. Temple City approved the Special Indemnity Agreement on August 4, 2009. Once we have received the Law Enforcement Services Agreement from the County, we will include a Council agenda item for approval. 2. In accordance with City Council direction, I have asked all department managers to submit to me a proposed staffing schedule that would allow City Hall to remain open for all services Monday – Friday. We are hoping to accomplish this without reducing the current hours of operation (i.e. Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.). I believe we can achieve this and, in fact, keep City Hall open an additional 1 ½ hours per week over the previous 9/ 80 schedule. I am hopeful we can arrange adequate coverage to keep City Hall

Code Enforcement Case Update: Staff has mailed a Notice of Violation to the two tint shop business owners in the 5500 block of Rosemead Blvd. The notices list the violations observed during our inspection and the required corrections. A follow up inspection of both locations is scheduled in two weeks. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has contacted the City and has expressed interest in co-hosting an H1N1 (swine f lu) f lu POD. The POD, Point of Dispensing, will be held over a 2 day period, as the vaccination requires 2 shots. The f lu POD is a separate event and a different vaccination than the regular annual f lu clinic. Staff will obtain additional information from the County and will forward it to the City Council as it becomes available. The Crime Statistics Report for August 16 – 22, 2009, is included with this Manager’s Report.

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Creating A Good Note To Sell Many sellers of commercial properties and high end homes are turning to seller financing in today's market. The financing just isn't as available for these properties the way it used to be. Here is a recent email I received: “Dear Dawn, My name is John, and I believe what I am attempting to do is over my head. I have a potential buyer for my commercial property, and they seem genuinely interested. They are a church group. I want to structure a note that will attract a note buyer such as you. They are asking me what interest rate I would charge for a 30 year mortgage. I don't have a clear answer. I do know from my experience commercial mortgages are usually 25 years. I don't want to blow this deal, by giving an unrealistic answer. I have the property listed for $995,000 selling price is $920,000 with 20% down. Currently I owe $105,000 on the property. I want to be able to live off the income from this property, I also want the option to sell the note, that is why I feel it is so important to have the note structured so it will sell. My thoughts are, amortized over 25 years due in 10 between 7.5% & 8.25% interest, or 7% interest amortized over 25 due in 5, or a floating rate for 30 years. You may also want to talk to the client and negotiate the loan. I look forward to our phone consultation,

Sincerely, John.” When we get on the phone this week, there are a few questions I'll need to ask him. I'll need to know how likely it is that he'll need to sell all or part of his note for cash. If he'll need or want a lump sum any time within the next 12-24 months, then we'll have to be sure to structure 2 notes (a 1st and a 2nd) instead of one. This deal represents a few challenges: 1.It's commercial paper - discounts are going to be higher to offset the risk. Even though the collateral is a very nice small office building in Buena Park, commercial is considered much riskier than residential paper. 2.There's only a 20% down payment. 35% is a common down payment required for traditional commercial purchases today. A note buyer will feel like the protective equity (the buyer's skin in the game) is a little thin at 20%, and price accordingly. 3.They want a 30 year mortgage, and the note would be a lot more valuable with a 20 year amortization. 4.A church group will be occupying the property. Most of the institutional buyers out there won't even touch it no

matter how good the paper or the collateral is. Who wants to foreclose on a church? That being said, I can still find a buyer for a relatively small 1st trust deed, even a ‘green' one (without seasoning). So, here's how the deal might be structured for optimum cash flow, asset preservation and flexibility: Purchase price: $920,000 Down payment: $184,000 First 40% note: $368,000 Interest: 8% Amortized over 20 years Monthly payment: $3,078.10 A note buyer might pay as much as: $250,000 S econd 4 0 % not e: $368,000 Interest: 8% Amortized over 30 years Mont h ly pay ment : $2,700.25 This note would have no value on the secondary market, so he would just keep it for cash flow. 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 626.641.3931 dawn@ notequeen.com.

BY SAMEEA KAMAL While the library may not always be open, its resources are now available any time, from the comfort of one’s own home. At a meeting of Temple City's Chamber of Commerce on August 10, the Temple City Public Library staff gave a presentation on the many resources available through the website, with a focus on some of the information databases and services available to anyone with a library card. One of the more popular databases has been the health website, which offers recent articles from health magazines, as well as fact sheets on different conditions and medications featured in different languages, said Susan Schlaeger, community library manager of the Temple City branch. “They’re available in a highly understandable, readable form,” said Schlaeger. “There are also images and diagrams that are good for school reports.” The site also includes videos of medical operations to show what they entail, which can be used by patients to learn more about upcoming

procedures or by students for research purposes. Another useful feature on the site is the business reference database, which pulls data from public information sources on businesses or individuals, she said. The database not only provides information about the business itself, such as historical background and stock data, but also facts about similar businesses and local competitors. This can be useful information for someone interested in starting up a new business in a particular area, Schlaeger says. The site’s databases are reviewed annually to see which ones will be continued. The county pays for annual subscriptions based on the number of registered borrowers. One of the more popular sections of the site has been the Live Homework Help, where students can have live tutoring sessions from afternoon to midnight, she said. An article-finder is also available for students to use for research, said Teen Librarian Josh Irwin, who conducts annual presentations of the site’s resources at Temple City High School. According to Irwin,

students are most impressed by the fact that they do not have to go to the library to get research from reputable sources, and can access them any time of day. “The fight right now is to get teachers to understand that these articles are in print somewhere,” Irwin said. “It’s something [students] can use as a valid source, and it’s becoming more important as digital versions are going to be the only ones available.” Library users can also download digital books or audio books on to their computer for free with a library card and PIN number, as long as a computer and internet access is available. Though t he website has not reduced the amount of staff at the Temple City branch, Schlaeger says it has made people more likely to go online rather than come in and check out books. “The information is more up to date,” she said. “Online books are updated annually, so you don’t have to buy it every year. It matters particularly in areas where currency is important.” Other services include renewing or requesting books,

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BY FRANKLIN J. RUEDEL

Ten Tips for Taxpayers Making Charitable Donations Every year, millions of taxpayers itemize their deductions on their federal tax return. One of the most common itemized deductions is a donation made to a charitable organization. Here are the top ten things the IRS wants every taxpayer to know before deducting charitable donations.

Charitable contributions must be made to qualified organizations to be deductible. You can ask any organization whether it is a qualified organization and most will be able to tell you. You can also check IRS Publication 78, which lists most qualified organizations. IRS Publication 78 is available at IRS.gov.

Charitable contributions are deductible only if you itemize deductions using Form 1040, Schedule A. You generally can deduct your cash contributions and the fair market value of most property you donate to a qualified organization. Special rules apply to several types of

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LAST WEEK Temple City presents… “Sounds of Summer” Concert T-Shirts are a must have! Get yours while supplies last. T-shirts will be available at each Wednesday concert and at City Hall for $6 each. For additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department, (626) 285-2171 ext. 2328.

POLICE BLOTTERS TEMPLE CITY Burglary:

August 16, 2009 Residential August 19, 2009 Tunas Business August 20, 2009 Tunas Business August 20, 2009 Tunas Business

6000 block Reno 9600 block Las

Thursday, August 13th:

9600 block Las 9600 block Las

Robbery: August 16, 2009

card at an ATM machine in Sierra Madre. The victim’s bank was not able to provide which ATM machine was used in Sierra Madre, but will reimburse the victim for the loss. The total loss was estimated at $403.00.

5700 block Sul-

tana

Grand Theft Auto: None reported.

SIERRA MADRE During the week of Sunday, August 9th to Saturday, August 15th, the Sierra Madre Police Department handled about 304 calls for service. The following is a summary of the calls.

Sunday, August 9th: 8:00 p.m. – Arrest, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, 200 block of E. Sierra Madre Blvd. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving with a suspended / revoked driver’s license. The driver was arrested for the violation and released with a written promise to appear.

Tuesday, August 11th: 8:30 a.m. – Auto Burglary, 200 block of E. Sierra Madre Blvd. The victim parked and locked his black 2001 Mitsubishi in the carport of the apartment complex. The apartment manager saw the victim’s vehicle’s driver’s door open, the driver’s window smashed and the vehicle rummaged through. The crime occurred between 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 8-10-2009, and 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 08-11-2009. The total loss is pending, but the smashed window was estimated at $150.00. 11:11 p.m. – Vandalism, 100 block of W. Montecito Ave. The victim said she heard a noise from the front of the house. The victim checked the living room and saw that someone had thrown a rock through the living room window, shattering it. The victim did not see who threw the rock.

Wednesday, August 12th: 3:17 a.m. – Grand Theft, 100 block of Esperanza Ave. The victim said his computer was taken from his home between noon on Thursday, 8-06-2009, and 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 8-12-2009. The value of the computer is unknown. 11:19 a.m. - Arrest, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, 200 block of E. Sierra Madre Blvd. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving with a suspended / revoked driver’s license. The driver was arrested for the violation and released with a written promise to appear. 1:45 p.m. – Identity Theft & Fraud. The victim reported to the Whittier Police Department that someone had used her ATM

11:29 a.m. – Arrest, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License, 200 block of S. Lima St. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving with a suspended / revoked driver’s license. The driver was arrested for the violation and released with a written promise to appear. 3:24 p.m. – Arrest, Defrauding the DMV, 100 block of S. Mountain Trail Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving with a fake 2010 tab that he purchased several months prior. The driver was arrested for the violation and released with a written promise to appear.

Friday, August 14th: 11:14 a.m. – Arrest, Unlicensed Driver, 200 block of E. Grandview Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving without a driver’s license. The driver was arrested for the violation and released with a written promise to appear. 6:21 p.m. - Petty Theft, 200 block of S. Mountain Trail Ave. The victim was gardening and put his weed-cutter near a bush. The victim later went to retrieve the weed-cutter and saw that it was missing. The crime occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 8-14-2009. The total loss was estimated at $370.00.

Saturday, August 15th: 4:59 p.m. – Arrest, Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License Warrant, 200 block of S. Baldwin Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was arrested and released to the Monrovia Police Department. 6:39 p.m. – Arrest, Driving Under the Influence, 3800 block of E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for the violation and released with a written promise to appear.

ARCADIA For the period of Sunday, August 9, through

Saturday, August 15, the Police Department responded to 971 calls for service of which 139 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, August 9: Around 8:28 p.m., loss prevention personnel from JC Penney advised that they had detained a woman for theft. She was seen concealing merchandise in her purse and then left the store without making payment. A private person’s arrest was made, and a

32-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for petty theft and she also had a $26,000 outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Between 4:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., a grand theft occurred in the 100 block of East Foothill. The victim secured his bike to a bike rack with a lock and chain at his place of employment. He later discovered that his $600 bike was stolen.

and drove to the mall to find a sister and her boyfriend. As they were exiting the Peacock parking structure, while chasing the relative occupying another vehicle, they struck several cars. Both juveniles were arrested for vehicle theft, and one of the juveniles was also charged with hit-and-run with property damage and unlicensed driver. They were later cited and released to their mothers.

Monday, August 10:

Friday, August 14:

Shortly after 1:00 a.m., units responded to Residence Inn, 321 East Huntington, regarding a man causing a disturbance at the location. A 30-year-old African-American suspect was contacted and he was extremely belligerent and took an aggressive/combative stance towards the officers. The suspect was tasered and taken into custody for obstructing/resisting officers. He was transported to a hospital for medical clearance and removal of the darts. An indecent exposure incident occurred at 151 West Las Flores around 10:53 a.m. A male Caucasian, around 20 years of age, driving a blue Honda Civic, asked a female pedestrian for directions. When she approached his vehicle, he removed a map from his lap and exposed himself. The suspect then fled the scene in his vehicle.

Loss prevention personnel from H&M advised that they had detained three female Hispanic suspects for theft around 2:29 p.m. Upon arrival, officers were told that a 17-year-old ran away during the detention. The suspects were seen selecting various items and hid them in their shopping bags. Private persons’ arrests were made, and a 14-year-old was taken into custody for commercial burglary; an 18-year-old was taken into custody for petty theft. Additional stolen property from Forever 21, Wet Seal, and Abercrombie & Fitch were also recovered. Units responded to the 500 block of West Los Altos in reference to a grand theft that occurred on August 13. The victim advised that she had flooring installed in her home and after the workers left, she discovered that her purse containing a large amount of cash and jewelry were missing. A worker later admitted to stealing a vest but not her purse.

Tuesday, August 11: Shortly after 10:00 a.m., units responded to the 00 block of West Longden in reference to a residential burglary that occurred between 12:30 p.m. on August 8 and 6:30 p.m. on August 10. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home while it was tented for fumigation and removed jewelry, watches, cash, camera and video equipment, television, and other miscellaneous property. Officers were called to Storamerica, 5630 Peck, regarding a commercial burglary that occurred between August 7 and August 10. The victim noticed that a different combination lock was placed on his storage unit and later discovered over $4,000 in property was missing.

Saturday, August 15: An automated license plate reader detected two stolen vehicles parked at Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington. The recovered vehicles were stolen from North Hollywood and Temple City. Around 9:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to Ten Ren’s Tea Time, 846 West Duarte, regarding to a battery that just occurred. The suspect thought that a 15-yearold male Asian juvenile was teasing him, so he struck the victim in the head. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 20-year-old male Asian was taken into custody for battery on person.

Wednesday, August 12: Around 1:45 p.m., units were dispatched to Public Storage, 12340 Lower Azusa, regarding a battery. The victim advised that her boyfriend grabbed her arm and twisted her fingers during an argument. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 20-year-old male Hispanic was taken into custody for inflicting corporal injury to cohabitant. Between 9:00 p.m. and 10:43 p.m., 3 auto burglaries and 2 vandalisms occurred at 24-Hour Fitness, 125 North First. Unknown suspect(s) broke car windows and removed property from several vehicles.

Thursday, August 13: Officers responded to the 1100 block of Singing Wood around 8:57 p.m. to serve an arrest warrant. A 37-year-old male Hispanic was located and taken into custody for a $50,000 warrant. Around 11:30 p.m., units were dispatched to Westfield Mall regarding hit-andrun traffic collisions, and a victim had followed the suspect vehicle to the Arboretum. Investigation revealed that 2 male juveniles, ages 13 and 14, decided to steal a family truck

MONROVIA

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 523 service events, resulting in 99 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:

Child Molestation / Suspect Arrested. On August 16 at 9:50 p.m., an officer handled a report regarding an incident of child molestation. The reporting party stated that his 15-year-old daughter has had a sexual relationship with a 22-year-old male subject. The officer conducted a full investigation, interviewing everyone involved. The officer then contacted the suspect, who agreed to come to the Police Department. The suspect was interviewed and arrested.

Bear Incident. On August 14 at 7:53 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of Oakridge was cooking dinner when a large bear attempted to

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crawl through a window to get into the house. The bear had its head and paw through the window when the resident screamed, causing the bear to panic and run back into the hills. An area search was made, but the bear was not located.

Lewd Act Upon a Child. On August 17, a referral was received from the Department of Child and Family Services and an officer responded to investigate. Investigation revealed that on August 15 at 8 p.m., a 14-year-old male and his 11-year-old half sister were waiting in a vehicle, alone, while their parent/guardian was shopping in a nearby business. Both juveniles removed articles of clothing and were interrupted by their parent/guardian’s return to the vehicle. Both juveniles denied sexual activity with each other. The 11-yearold female was transported to Northridge Hospital Medical Center and examined. Department of Child and Family Services removed the 14-year-old from the home. The investigation will continue.

Burglary / Suspects Arrested. On August 17 at 9:45 p.m., the manager of a business in the 100 block of West Foothill called to report that two male subjects had stolen several bottles of liquor and exited the store. He confronted the subjects outside and they fled on foot. As officers were responding, an employee of another business called to report the subjects had ran into a yard on Primrose. Officers arrived, searched the yard, and located the suspects. They were detained and positively identified. Both suspects were arrested. One of the suspects is a juvenile and was processed and released to his parents. The stolen liquor was recovered.

Critical Missing / Missing Person Located. On August 18 at 8:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Cypress regarding a missing juvenile. The

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Vehicle Pursuit / Suspect Arrested. On August 19 at 4:13 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign at Shamrock and Evergreen. The vehicle made a u-turn and, again, failed to stop for the stop sign. The vehicle headed east on Evergreen. The officer caught up to the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle did not yield. The driver continued north on Mountain at about 70 miles per hour. The officer pursued the vehicle as the driver continued down several more streets and eventually made a left onto Foothill from Shamrock and jumped a curb, stopping in a front yard and striking a small picket fence. The driver was arrested and brought into the station. The driver is a 13-year-old male juvenile. His parents were eventually located, and he was booked and released to them.

Mountain Lion Sighting. On August 19 at 6:26 p.m., an animal control officer met with a resident regarding the sighting of a mountain lion by his three children. The officer spoke to the children, individually. All three children told her they had been walking on the sidewalk adjacent to the northwest side of a park in the 400 block of North Grand Avenue. They heard noises, looked toward the wooded area close to the street, and saw a mountain lion. The officer checked the area where the mountain lion was seen, but the animal was not located.

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Escape to the serene hills of Sierra Madre to your own hideaway. This home has been beautifully maintained & restored. The house is 1,460 sq. ft. with 2 bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms, on a lot with expansive views of 3,700 sq. ft. This is a must see!!! SIERRA MADRE $698,000 (CAN)

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10 AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

Down Under in the Snow BY STEVEN BAROLDI Our trip to Australia was a month long, but the days flew by. It felt that my last week there was the shortest though. I was lucky enough to be invited by St. Paul’s Grammar School, the school I attended with Cindii Whalan my host sister, to go on a snow trip from Monday till Thursday night. Megan Hubbard and I went up to Thredbo Mountain with the rest of year 10 for 2 days of snowboarding and 1 day in Canberra, the nation’s capital. As we drove up towards the mountain, the landscape changed in the blink of an eye from flat plains, to hills topped with snow. Excited as we were to see snow in August, we had to sleep, and wait to speed down the mountain until the next day. When we arrived at the snow the next day, we all split up into different groups and took our lessons. Although everyone fell over many times, there was a smile on everyone’s face. At one point in the day, the weather changed from rain, to snow, finally to hail in the span of two minutes. A thunderstorm rolled in soon after, but we were all soaking

wet and more than happy to take a break while the chairlifts were closed. The school had a wide range of Skiers and Snowboarders, from the beginners, to those daring enough to ride the black runs. Despite the weather, it was an

Costume Contest Set For Children,Pets at San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel Mission’s 238th Annual Fiesta Children’s and Pet’s Costume Contest sponsored by San Gabriel Mission Museum and Gift Shop is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 at the fiesta stage on the school grounds at the mission. Children’s Costume Contest categories include Indian, Mexican, Spanish, cowboy, cowgirl, re-enactor and most unique. Pets will be judged in categories including largest, smallest, and most unique. Owners must keep larger animals on a leash and smaller pets in a cage or box and should bring water in a container for their pet.

Free registration is from 9 a.m. to 9:29 a.m. and the contests will start at 9:30. There will be a few free drawings for prizes for participants and spectators. Blessing of the Animals is planned for 11 a.m. at the fiesta stage, and all animals, whether or not they participate in the costume contest, will be blessed. San Gabriel Mission is located at 428 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel (parking is free in the church lot on the east side of the property at Mission Road and Junipero Serra Drive). More information is available by calling 626457-3035.

amazing opportunity seeing as my whole body was telling me it was supposed to be summer with 100 degree weather. The four days with year 10 of St Paul’s let me get to know everyone a bit better. Before I knew it, we were comparing accents, doing

tedious conversions from the American to metric system, and exchanging email addresses. It’s very difficult to decide whether I had more fun snowboarding or talking with the new friends I made on the bus rides. I stayed with the wonderful Whalan family: Eddie and Yvonne, the parents, and Cindii their 15 year old daughter. Cindii’s 3 older siblings have moved out already. While I was at their house I felt like I was at home, they were so easy to get along with, and I couldn’t be happier with my host family. We had a bonfire at our house which most of the other exchange students attended, we watched TV and played the Wii, and they took me tubing out on the river. If I ever go back to Australia, I know they will be the first family I visit. It didn’t seem like it at first, but this trip had flown by us faster than any of us would have liked. The only disappointing part of the trip was knowing the whole time that I would have to leave. I will never forget the memories, knowledge, and friends I made on this trip. I would take any chance I could to return to Australia.

New City Commissioners Bring Experience and Enthusiasm Passing of the New Guard BY SAMEEA KAMAL In July, the City Council approved the appointment of three new commissioners each for the Planning and Parks and Recreation commissions, all of whom bring experience and goals to the city. New member of t he planning commission Manuel A. Valenzuela III has a city planning background and has previously served on the housing element and communications task forces for the city’s general plan. Valenzuela says his goal is to be the best commissioner he can be in terms of

ethics, listening to people and having citizens participate. “It’s important to have an open dialogue with the citizens of Temple City when it comes to planning matters,” he said. “I would also like to raise awareness of our city’s general plan.” Manuel Valenzuela III brings his experiences as a planning staff member for a local city government and his work with the Los Angeles Planning Department. Valenzuela also served as a legislative staff member for Senator Jack Scott. Returning commissioners include Jerry Seibert,

who was reelected by the commission as chairman, a nd Tom O’Lea r y, who will serve as vice chairman. Valenzuela is joined by Ed Chen and Patrick Horton to make up the three new commissioners. Horton says he came to Temple City because of its quiet residential community and nice commercial areas. “My goals are to preser ve t he character and enjoyable qualit ies, and build upon what we have and to hopefully see that we invite development that contributes to things like our general plan and our downtown specific plan,” Horton said. According to Horton, the piazza project will be one of the major projects on the agenda for this term, as well as downtown revitalization and efforts to address commercial vacancies. The commissioner says transparency is key in the city, as well as public involvement. Horton has worked as a city planner, and has coordinated transportation, land use and development while reducing congestion for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. “That’s the key motive for why I’m involved –those to whom much has been given, much is expected. I’ve got 12 years of transit and management experience for the second biggest in city in Los Angeles, I’ve helped move five million people per year and I’ve worked with developers to accommodate transit-oriented development,” he said. Horton, who rides the bus everyday to work, says he is an advocate of transit to give people more options in life and would like to see a shuttle system within Temple City. At the same time, Horton believes it is important to preserve Temple City’s character. “There’s only one Temple City,” he said. The Parks and Recreation department also has three new commissioners joining veteran members Chris Goad and Na-

nette Fish: Peggy Miller, Dan Arrighi and Andrea Olivas. Goad will serve as this year's Chairman. Dan Arrighi is a prior council member a nd planning commissioner of Temple City. He first got involved about 12 years ago as a public safety commissioner. Arrighi’s goals include better service to Temple City residents as far as parks and recreation programs, he said. “In these tight economic times it’s hard to appropriate money to recreation programs,” he said. “I would hope that the city continues providing excellent programs as it does for its youth, seniors and residents.” Andrea Olivas, a new member of the commission, will serve as Vice Chair. Olivas has been involved with the city’s Chamber of Commerce for over ten years, where she has been serving as the vice chair of the Board of Directors for the past two years. Olivas looks forward to ensuring that the city’s 50th celebration is successful, and making sure that the city parks suit the community’s needs. “We want to make sure we have all the programs that we can possible give to (the community) as well. In regards to the different activities, we have a great youth program which we are very proud of.” Interim City Manager Cathy Burroughs, who oversees the Parks and Recreation commission, said she thinks the new group is doing very well. “Having new commissioners brings new insight and new ideas,” Burroughs said. “They are all very dedicated and want to make a difference in the community.” As appointed officials the two commissions will participate in an upcoming seminar with the city council for Brown Act training. Current Interim City Attorney Eric Veil's firm, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP, has offered to provide this training, free of charge.

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TCUSD Announces Administrative Changes trict, the Dean of Education for Zinsmeyer/Vista Ridge Academy, ChildNet Youth and Family Services in Long Beach, and a Special Education Team Leader for Jefferson Leadership Academies,

Long Beach Unified School District. “On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to extend warm congratulations to Dr. Franceschini and Mr. Sewell. They are

both highly respected and effective administrators,” commented Superintendent Chelsea Kang-Smith. “The District is fortunate to have them as part of its leadership team!”

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Temple City Library: Now Online! reserving internet time at the library, or checking on borrowed or requested books. Government and legal forms are also available on-line. Schlaeger said there has been positive feedback from people who use the site from home or home offices. According to some library patrons, the web site is easy to use and more con-

venient. “It’s really good,” said 10-year-old Gentle, a Temple City resident who visits the library often with his siblings during the summer. “It gives you more time to do other things.” Other patrons said they were not aware of the site, or did not need it. According to Schlaeger,

the only problem is that the system occasionally runs into technical problems. “The system is interconnected to the whole county, so if something happens at headquarters, it all goes down,” she said. However, there have been no major problems, both library staff and patrons report.

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The Tax-Man, He Cometh donated property, including clothing or household items, cars and boats. If your contribution entitles you to receive merchandise, goods, or services in return – such as admission to a charity banquet or sporting event – you can deduct only the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the benefit received. Be sure to keep good records of any contribution you make, regardless of the amount. For any contribution made in cash, you must maintain a record of the contribution such as a bank record – including a cancelled check or a bank or credit card statement – a written record from the charity containing the date and amount of the contribution and the donor’s name, or a payroll deduction record. Only contributions actually made during the tax year are deductible. For example, if you pledged $500 in September but paid the charity only $200 by Dec. 31, your deduction would be $200. Include credit card charges and payments by check in the year they are given to the

charity, even though you may not pay the credit card bill or have your bank account debited until the next year. For any contribution of $250 or more, you must have written acknowledgment from the organization to substantiate your donation. This written proof must include the amount of cash and a description of any property you contributed, and whether the organization provided any goods or services in exchange for the gift. To deduct charitable contributions of items valued at $500 or more you must complete a Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, and attached the form to your return. An appraisal generally must be obtained if you claim a deduction for a contribution of noncash property worth more than $5,000. In that case, you must also fill out Section B of Form 8283 and attach the form to your return. For more information see IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions, and for information on determining value, refer to Publication

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homes in the wealthy community of La Canada. Quick and effective team work and advanced planning help coordinate a mammoth effort which has saved homes threatened thus far.

The Station Fire voluntary evacuations are in effect north of Vista Del Valle Rd., east of La Canada Blvd extending into La Canada Country Club and north of Starlight Crest Dr., north to

the Angeles National Forest boundary. An evacuation center has been established at La Canada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada. Trees, chaparral and -Photos By Terry Miller

mixed brush with some Pinion & Juniper are the major fuel sources. Mandatory Evacuations were order Thursday evening of 873+ homes North of Vista del Valle Rd., East of La Canada Blvd. extending into La Canada Country Club area. An Evacuation Center: La Canada High School, 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA. Angeles Crest Highway remains closed. The Station Fire was one of 4 major fires burning in Los Angeles County and has consumed over 5000 acres across the greater Los Angeles region this past week three Palos Verdes Fire began around 8 p.m Thursday in a

residential area prompting the evacuation of around 1,200 to 1,500 people.

Update: Sunday night: Officials say two Los Angels County Firefighters have been killed when their vehicle rolled off a mountainside while fighting the wildfire in northern Los Angeles County. County Deputy Fire Chief Mike Bryant said at a news conference that the two men were amid intense fire near Mt. Gleason in the Angeles National Forest on Sunday afternoon when the vehicle crashed during a firestorm. The fallen firefighters were identified by the fire department as Capt. Tedmund “Ted” Hall, 47, of San Bernardino County, and firefighter Specialist Arnaldo “Arnie” Quinones, 35, of Palmdale. Hall was a 26-year veteran of the department, and Quinones had been a county firefighter for the past eight years. “Our hearts are heavy as we are tragically reminded of the sacrifices our firefighters and their families make daily

to keep us safe,” Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said in a statement on Sunday. The massive Station fire, as of Monday is now in day 5 and has already has burned numerous outbuildings in Altadena, north of Pasadena and at least three homes. Mountain cabins have also been destroyed by this wildfire. The fire has burned 60 year old vegetation and forced hundreds of evacuations and threatened Mt. Wilson Observatory and transmission towers. The blaze was only about 5 percent contained Sunday evening and had scorched more than 55 square miles in the Angeles National Forest. Evacuations were in effect for neighborhoods in Glendale, Pasadena and other cities and towns north of Los Angeles. The fire was threatening Mount Wilson at 10pm , where many broadcast and communications antennas as

Morris Fire This wildfire that began Monday afternoon is 65% contained. It has burned through 2,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest north of Azusa and Glendora. Nearly 2000 fire personnel attacked this fire Cottonwood Fire San Bernardino National Forest officials are saying the fire has burned through at least 1,000 acres and has been contained at five percent. Located two miles east of Hemet.

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well as the observatory can be found. Humidity is very low and temperatures are in the triple digits during the day making this a difficult fire to attack. Mandatory evacua-

tions were also in effect for neighborhoods in Altadena and for the communities of Acton, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta and Big Tujunga Canyon.

There was some progress Sunday, as a small number of La Canada Flintridge residents living west of the Arroyo Seco were told they could go back to their homes.

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