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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 VOLUME 2, NO. 37
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ANTONOVICH OFFERS $50,000 REWARD FOR
STATION FIRE ARSONIST
Following last week's announcement by Governor Schwarzenegger that the state would be offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the Station Fire, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced this week that he will be offering an additional $50,000 reward. The motion will be voted on by the Board of Supervisors at their next regularly scheduled meeting on September 8, 2009. As of Wednesday, the Station Fire had burned 160,357 acres and destroyed more than 166 structures. The record
setting blaze also resulted in the death of 2 firefighters and injuries to at least 10 others. Thousands of lives and property have been threatened and nearly 5,000 firefighting personnel have been on the frontlines fighting the fires, which is now 60% contained and still continues to burn eastward into the San Gabriel Wilderness. Fire officials estimate that the blaze will not be completely contained until September 15th. Supervisor Antonovich encourages anyone with information on the individual(s) responsible for the Station Fire to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Monrovia Produce Exchange Last year Temple City was 7-5-1 and 2nd in Rio Hondo League, they are currently ranked No. 4 in the Mid-Valley Division. -Photo By Terry Miller Page 15
Patriot Day Honors Those Who RACE TRACK TAKEN Died on September 11, 2001 OFF THE AUCTION BLOCK The Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center in Temple City was one of many venues holding special ceremonies remembering the terrorist attacks of 2001 and those 3,000 who lost their lives in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. O f f ic i a l s f r o m L o s Angeles County Sheriff's dept., Los Angeles County Fire and school officials including Superintendent Dr. Chelsea Kang-Smith and many others attended the brief ceremony honoring those who died eight years ago. Principal Steven Martin
Edo led the group of about fifty people in a moment of silence after which he and students Karen Carbajal and Courtney Weissman gave brief summations of the tragic events of that September morning in 2001. A tradition at the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center is that three public service officials are honored with special awards. This year they were Los Angeles County motorcycle officer, Mike Baker. The two others: Engineer Arnold Anolan from LAFD and Arcadia Fire Captain Tom Devlin
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Has Some New Ideas for Feeding Our Community
No Acceptable Opening Bids Put Forward for Historic Property
Colorful collections of cauliflower, cantaloupe, carrots, watermelon and everything in-between were yours for the taking at the produce exchange last week. - Photos by Terry Miller
-Photo By Terry Miller
Magna Entertainment, which owns Santa Anita Race Track, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March of this year. Since then, the owners had hoped for a flurry of bids for the huge, historic and valuable piece of Arcadia real estate known as the Santa Anita Racetrack. According to reports, however, no acceptable opening bid has been offered for the world famous race track, and thus the property will not go on the auction block as was originally
planned. In March, Miller Buckfire, the New York City-based bankruptcy consultants handling the sale issued a press release that included the following statement: Of the decision to seek creditor protection, Magna Enteratinment Chairman and Chief Executive Frank Stronach said: “Simply put, MEC has far too much debt and interest expense. MEC has previously pursued numerous out-of-court restruc-
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BY TERRY MILLER T h is pa st Sat u rday, the Monrovia Produce Exchange, a free event which started in June with the mission of bringing homegrown produce growers together to trade with neighbors and community members, held its monthly bartering session at United Methodist Church in Monrovia. The event is open to everyone and is a chance to meet neighbors, ma ke some new fr iends and head home with fresh produce, herbs and flowers - all with no money being exchanged.
The idea of produce exchange is not new. In fact it is centuries old. However, it seems in tougher economic times, small groups of concerned citizens start up the idea again and help spread the news. And with food prices on the rise, this type of casual, low-key event where no cash and only good food and good will are exchanged is a growing trend in communities around the country. Inspiring people to not only grow their own foods but also share in that bounty. Two young women at-
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TEMPLE CITY SPOTLIGHT The Doozies Temple City Government Serving the Community! September 14, 2009
Temple City Town Hall Meetings: The City of Temple City is soliciting input from City residents to help shape the future of Temple City’s commercial districts. A public forum to discuss the revitalization, economic development, and redevelopment efforts of Temple City will be presented by Avant Garde Incorporated, the City’s redevelopment consultant. These three meetings, which will feature the same content, will be held on: Dates and Times of Town Hall Meetings: 1) Tuesday, September 15, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 2) Tuesday, September 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 3) Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (this meeting will be conducted in Mandarin) Location: Live Oak Park Community Center, 10144 Bogue Street, Temple City Contact the Temple City Community Development Department with any questions at (626) 285-2171, or visit www.templecity.us These meetings are sponsored by the City of Temple City, the Temple City Chamber of Commerce, and Avant Garde, Incorporated. Refreshments will be served, courtesy of Wells Fargo Bank PARKS&RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 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 is offered at Cloverly, Emperor, La Rosa and Longden elementary schools. Teen Zone is a recreational program geared toward junior high students. For further information, including fees, please call Frances Manzo-Pimentel at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2327. Youth Sports – Registration is still available for the fall youth sports programs. Mini T-Ball, for 4-9 year olds began September 8th. The fee is $55 which includes a t-shirt, baseball cap, trophy and skill devel-
opment. 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. 50th Anniversary Celebration – Residents interested in planning activities and functions for the City’s 50th anniversary are encouraged to call the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171. Residents can volunteer for the following committees: Special Events, Publicity, Commemorative Items, and Finance. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPA RTMENT: The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on September 22, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Ave. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Pa rk ing Cont rol – 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
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EDITORIAL INTERNS Morgan Carpenter Nuria Mathog the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, by calling (626) 285-2171 or by e-mailing Public Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi at bariizumi@templecity.us. MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: 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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Letters RE: a concern Mr. Tong: I am pleased to hear that you choose to patronize a business located in Temple City. In response to your comments about a second tint shop opening adjacent to an existing tint shop. If a business chooses to open in an area with no zoning restrictions for the type of business or if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is not required, the City cannot deny the business license. As long as the business meets all City and State requirements, they will be allowed to operate. Temple City does not have jurisdictional authority over the way that a business owner chooses to morally or ethically operate. If there is a dispute between to licensed businesses, it is a civil matter and must be handled personally by the business owners or through the courts. If a business violates any local or state codes, the City will investigate the violations. If it is determined that a violation exists, the City will request that the business or property owner abate the violations. Bryan Ariizumi Public Safety Officer City of Temple City
Schiff, Dreier Resolution Paying Tribute to Fallen Firefighters Passes House Resolution Honors the Lives of Captain Tedmund “Ted” Hall and Specialist Arnaldo “Arnie” Quinones
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On Wednesday, Congressmen Adam Schiff (DCA) and David Dreier (RCA) paid tribute to Captain Tedmund “Ted” Hall and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo “Arnie” Quinones who died on August 30th, while battling the Station Fire. Reps. Schiff and Dreier introduced a resolution honoring their lives and highlighting the contributions of the thousands of other personnel who have helped fight this massive wildfire. The resolution passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. “Firefighting is a selfless profession, and Captain Hall and Specialist Quinones gave their lives while protecting many thousands of families and their homes,” said Schiff.
“My thoughts are with the families of these brave men -- we owe them a debt of gratitude we can never repay.” “The Station Fire, which claimed both homes and lives, was a genuine tragedy,” Dreier said. “The sacrifice of the families of Captain Hall and Specialist Quinones is greater than any of us can imagine. The U.S. House stands with them today in honoring these two extraordinary men. We also pay tribute to the firefighters who have taken on this fire and helped saved thousands of homes and lives. Southern California is fortunate to have such an outstanding group of men and women combating these fires.” Captain Hall, of San Bernardino County, was a
twenty-six year veteran of the fire service, and is survived by his wife, two sons and his parents. Specialist Arnaldo Quinones, of Palmdale, was an eleven-year veteran of the fire service. The soon-to-be father is survived by his wife and his mother. The Station Fire began on August 26th and has burned more than 160,000 acres of public lands and private property in Los Angeles County and the Angeles National Forest. It has destroyed more than 200 structures and homes, and it continues to threaten over 7,000 more in communities like Altadena, La Canada Flintridge, Acton, Glendale, La Crescenta, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Littlerock, Sunland and Tujunga.
TCUSD Kicks Off School Year Superintendent Chelsea Kang-Smith welcomed teachers, classified employees, and administrators to TCUSD’s annual back-to-school gathering on September 2, 2009 with an enthusiastic “Aloha”! “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. I want to challenge everyone to MAKE THEIR DAY!” Board Members Rachel LaSota, Janet Rhee, Bob Ridley, Matt Smith, and Joe Walker joined the Superintendent thanking employees while f lipping “Mahalo” pancakes for nearly 500 employees! Karen Reed, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel, announced service recognition awards. 62 employees received awards totaling 1,000 years of service to TCUSD students! Teachers, Cheryl Cates, Debbie Maichrowicz, Patricia Wenzel, and Sue Noice were celebrated for 30 years of service to the District and its students! The District has gone through a difficult year dealing with the State’s continuing budget crisis. However, with everyone’s help, the District has weather the storm and terrific things continue happening throughout the District!
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TCUSD has received excellent preliminary STAR test results; all comprehensive schools increased their Academic Performance Index scores! The District reversed declining enrollment; increasing enrollment by 200 students (100 students for two years)! Staff and parents worked together to increase student attendance from 97.43% to 97.74% bringing in $96,000 in additional revenue. Before the first day of school, all laid off teachers were offered positions and seven new certificated employees were hired. As always, the District’s maintenance and operations team is doing outstanding work! Even with reduced staff, the team has decreased overtime costs by $26,776.81. The District would like to extend a special thanks to their Business Partners for sponsoring this year’s event. Generous donations were made by The Foothill Federal Credit Union, The TDS Group, Fanny’s Flowers, Quality Bookkeeping, Sam’s Club, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, Wonder Cleaners and Draperies, SK Taekwondo School, and Starbucks! The District would also like to thank Mimi’s Café, Trader Joe’s, and Val-U-Mart who donated food for the event.
Tra;c Solutions for the Future Everyone talks about the tra;c; Metro is doing something about it. More carpool lanes. Freeway improvements. Rail lines to more places. Over the next 30 years, Metro is expecting to spend some $40 billion in tra;c congestion relief projects bringing real solutions to improving your daily travel.
East LA Mexican Independence Parade September 13 Make plans to attend the kick-o= event for Mexican Independence Day celebrations with the Mexican Independence Day Parade in East LA on Sunday, September 13. The parade route is along Cesar E. Chavez Avenue starting at 11am at Indiana Street and traveling to Mednik Avenue.
Get Update on Eastside Transit Corridor Project Find out the latest on transit options being studied for the second phase of the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension at meetings being held September 30 and October 1. The light rail alternatives being considered would connect to communities east of LA. Visit metro.net/eastsidephase2 for times and locations.
Metro Local 177 is the Pasadena Commuter Special Save time on your rush-hour commute in Pasadena with Metro Local 177. Line 177 runs every 20 minutes on weekdays between the Metro Gold Line Sierra Madre Villa Station and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Morning service is westbound-only and eastbound-only in the evenings. Find the timetable at metro.net.
Tra;c Enforcement Cameras Go Up in East LA Metro is installing tra;c enforcement cameras at intersections along the route of the new extension of the Metro Gold Line. In e=orts to prevent accidents, the cameras will monitor motorists crossing the tracks against signals. Installation will be along First and Third streets in Boyle Heights and East LA.
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Citizenship Day is September 17, 2009! It is sometimes referred to as Constitution Day. It is proudly celebrated to mark the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This is one of the newest Federal Holidays to be established by Congress. Today we consider Citizenship Day as the birthday for our country and it serves as a means for American citizens to express pride in their citizenship and a time to honor the Constitution of the United States of America. With the following historic words, “WE THE PEOPLE”, our founding fathers established the basic purpose of our government forming a country that for over 220
years has protected the rights and secured the liberties for all citizens. Citizenship Day is a time to reflect upon our Great Constitution and the rights and responsibilities that are guaranteed within it, to every citizen. I believe that the Historic Preamble to our Constitution, which consists of 52 concise and descriptive words, expresses the value of American Citizenship best: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common Defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain
and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. Citizenship whether by birth right or legal naturalization, is the cornerstone of this nation’s values and ideals and we should protect it as we do our Freedom and our Treasury ... from all who might abuse it, or stealthily steal it ... Illegally without regard for the law of this Great Country. For those who have forgotten ... this Great Nation was founded upon Judeo-Christian ethics and principles ... And in “God We Trust”. God Bless America! Yes, please take a moment this week and reflect upon how fortunate we are and how proud we are to be AMERICANS!
Historical Society Of Temple City, Inc News The Historical Society of Temple City, Inc. Museum will reopen on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. The museum entrance is located at 5954 Kauffman Ave., next to the Temple City Fire Department. Help us identify people in old photos! Come see our new display of local distinguished heroes! The General meeting,
which is free and open to t he public, will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 3 P.M. The hall entrance is located at 9704 Woodruff Ave. Please use this entrance when attending the General meeting. The program will be presented by our historian, Dan Snell. The subject, “An overview of the Civil War.” Both Dan and his
w i fe Ju ne had relat ives who fought in t he Civil War. Bring your family and friends. Our Monday, September 28, dine out fundraiser has been changed to Ann ia’s K it chen at t he E l Monte Airport from 7a.m. to 8 p.m. A flyer must be presented to the cashier in order for the Societ y
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Healthcare Insurance So if you go to Webster’s and look up “insure” and “ensure” the words are virtually interchangeable. And when I’m paying premiums these days I’m seriously wondering exactly what’s been made secure, certain, or safe. And I also totally realize it was only a couple of weeks ago that I last went on and on about insurance. But that was before I got jumped on the Internet. And I didn’t even call the other guy a bruin. I’m proud to be part of an awesome E-mail network comprised of leadingedge dentists throughout the country and I love participating. Of the truly engaged component of our Molar Jockey Internet crew, about 80% would probably fist pump Rush (some are on a first name basis) if he were only a little more conservative and slightly more self-expressed. Sometimes it gets a little weird. After spending way too much quality time on the network I actually start getting kind of paranoid. Sud-
denly, I’m looking for Socialists everywhere. On TV, in my gym bag, even behind the crummy fence lining TC’s “The Piazza (coming soon.)” Seems like government doing anything these days is Socialism. And I guess if you’re one of the 47 million with no health insurance or one of 25 million with not enough insurance maybe you’re looking for some “security” or “safety” wherever you can find it. Think you’ll find relief from caring, sympathetic insurance companies? In the health insurance industry, relief is spelled P-R-O-F-I-T. Between 2000 and 2007, the top ten health insurance companies increased profits by 428%, mostly because they could. Premiums for employer-provided health insurance (that’s me) have doubled since 2000. Even in dentistry, the annual maximum benefit that was $1000 in 1971 remains $1000 today in spite of inflation that makes everything 7-8 times more expensive now than almost 40 years ago.
So I dunno; some key reasons I’m a healthcare provider today and an employer who provides full health insurance for my co-workers go to my public school education K-12 and later at Cal State LA. And without my “socialized” education I could easily be one of some 72 million folks who are one banana peel away from losing everything. As it is, I’m just another small businessman ensured of getting hosed by insurance. Maybe I’m crazy but the public sector was there for me when I wanted an education. The private sector dropped my worker’s comp coverage after 15 years because a dental assistant hit her elbow on a counter top while cleaning up a treatment room. Funny thing is, not having dental insurance actually keeps folks away from the dentist when the tab for x-rays and exam are the investment equivalent of a microwave oven. And the preventive value of a visit to the dentist can be tens of thousands of dollars in terms
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.
Continued from 4 to receive a percentage of the receipts. Flyers can be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, the museum on Sundays, Quality Bookkeeping and Wonder Cleaners. Our popular 3rd annual “Americana Hot Dog Fundraiser Dinner” will be held on Saturday, October 10th in the hall at 9704 Woodr uf f Ave., Temple City. 4 p.m. Social Time, 5 p.m. dinner. Special entertainment by Joe Tator, pia nist a nd enter t a iner. Reser vat ions a nd t icket payment must be made no later than Thursday, October 1st, 2009. Donation $10.00 per person. Attire casual. Unable to attend - we are a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) non-profit educational organization, donations are tax deductible - mark your check “donation only” For reservations or donations, make check payable to, Historical Society of Temple City, Inc., mail to, P.O.
Box 1379, Temple City, CA 91780. Please give names of all attending as the tickets will be used for a door prize raffle. Tickets will be held in “Will Call” starting at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10 th. Call 626-4510833 for reservations and/ or information, leave your name and phone number. A member will call to confirm your information. The community museum hours are: Sundays, except holidays, from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. General meeting days, closing time is at 2:30 p.m. to permit docents to attend the meeting. Entrance to the museum is 5954 Kauffman Ave. Admittance is free. Group tours are available by appointment with three weeks advance notice. Leave your name and phone number on the museum ph o n e 6 26 - 451- 0 833. Yo ur call will be re turned.
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20%-30% of quality of life and even years of life. So part of dealing with healthcare is being responsible and doing what you know you oughta do to take care of yourself. We’ve worked to encourage folks by offering complimentary x-rays and exam (or if there is dental insurance coverage, a rebate of similar value for future care.) Now if we could just get a similar commitment from a few health insurance companies. Or maybe some decent competition and competitive prices. But see ya; gotta run. I’m off to the public 210 and the public driving range; might even listen to some public radio coming from public Pasadena City College on the way. Just hope I’m not getting a lesson from some freakin socialist golf pro…
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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday September 10, 2009 Cathy Burroughs, Interim City Manager
GENERAL COUNCIL INFORMATION 1. Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman, on behalf of the Firefighter Memorial Management Team, has extended an invitation to the City Council to attend the memorial service for Fire Captain Tedmund “Ted” Hall and Firefighter Specialist Arnaldo “Arnie” Quinones, who perished in the “Station” fire. Please see attached flyer for details. 2. Attached is a flyer in regards to Vision 2020, Pasadena City College’s Educational Master Plan. They will be holding two town hall meetings on Wednesday, September 30th at the Temple City Unified School District offices. The meetings will be held at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. 3. Jerry Jambazian has provided a beautiful book of photographs from the 2009 summer concert series to the City. The book includes photos from all eleven concerts, as well as Dining Under the Stars. We have placed the photo album in the Council office for your review. Administration 1. Assistant Fire Chief Johnny Jee has advised the City that he is being reassigned, effective September 15th. Chief Jee has been very supportive of Temple City over the years, and we wish him well with his new assignment. Assistant Fire Chief Iacono will be his replacement. 2. A letter was received by the City the past week requesting the City install sidewalks on Cloverly Avenue just south of Olive Street (east side of Cloverly). The resident states that the City agreed to put the sidewalk in many years ago, and failed to follow up with this improvement. Staff has researched Council Meeting minutes and can find no action in this regards. The past practice of the City Council had been to not install sidewalks where there are currently not sidewalks due to liability issues and the high cost to maintain the sidewalks. We will send a response to the resident. 3. As we mentioned a few weeks ago, staff has been in contact with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department in regards to offering a POD (Point of Dispensing) for the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine. The County has suggested dates for the POD. We are checking the availability of the Community Center. Community Redevelopment Agency 1. The first of three community workshops to discuss the revitalization and economic development of the City’s commercial districts will take place next Tuesday, September 15th at the Live Oak Park Community Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Two additional meetings will take place the following week. Community Development & Housing Authority 1. Councilmember Sternquist will be providing an update on the Habitat for Humanity program at the September 21st Council meeting under the CDHA agenda. 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 Parks & Recreation (Dir. of Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs) 1. The 5th annual Senior Health Fair is scheduled for next Saturday, September 19th at the Live Oak Park Community Center. Free blood pres-
sure, stroke, bone density and body fat screenings will be provided as well as information booths from a variety of health related vendors. Refreshments will be served. The Health Fair will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 12 noon. 2. Free Flu Shots will be given at the Live Oak Park Community Center on Thursday, September 24th between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Shots will be available to individuals 50 years and over, children 6 months – 18 years, those with a chronic illness (such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes or kidney disorder) or those who have household contact with adults over 50 or children under the age of 5. The Flu Clinic is co-sponsored by the County of Los Angeles – Department of Public Health. 3. Applications are currently being accepted for food and craft booths for the upcoming Fall Festival (Harvest Hoedown). The Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17th. Further details to follow. 4. 50th anniversary committees have been meeting over the past few weeks to develop plans and programs for the City’s 50th anniversary celebration. The committees will provide a report on their recent activities to the Parks and Recreation Commission at the meeting of September 16, 2009. Department of Community Development (Community Development Manager Lambert) Regarding the Housing Element, the Planning Commission recently reviewed the latest versions of the Housing Program and the Adequate Sites Program. After discussion, the Planning Commission made a motion directing Staff to send the second draft of the Housing Element (without further changes) to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their review. In the meantime, Staff was directed to study the car wash site at Rosemead Boulevard and Broadway and the R-3 zoned areas on Rosemead Boulevard, to determine if those would be good sites to include in the Adequate Sites Program, if needed. If the State requires further sites to be included in the Adequate Site Program, then the Planning Commission would prefer to focus on those aforementioned areas for further consideration of a potential zoning to an R-4 zone at 30 units/acre. Therefore, we will be sending the second draft of the Housing Element to HCD for their review within a few weeks. Department of Public Services (Public Services Manager Tidwell) A two foot sink hole was reported and repaired on Lemon across from Temple City High School on Tuesday September 8, 2009. A follow up conversation with County repair crews did not reveal an underlying water pipe problem. Over the Labor Day weekend City staff responded and removed a large limb blocking the street on Primrose. Division of Public Safety (Public Safety Officer Ariizumi) The Crime Statistics Report for the week of August 30 – September 5, 2009, is included with this Manager’s Report. Over the past 2 weeks, staff has sent two dead squirrels to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to be tested for West Nile Virus. Only squirrels that have recently died and are not smashed or bug (maggot, ants, etc.) infested may be considered for testing.
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glary, grand theft, and outstanding misdemeanor warrants totaling over $27,500.
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Sunday, August 23: Around 11:22 p.m. on August 22, officers were called to First Cabin Bar, 46 East Huntington, regarding a disturbance involving two intoxicated male subjects; a 24-yearold Caucasian and a 23-year-old Hispanic. A taxi cab was summoned and the men left the area without incident. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., units were dispatched again to the location in reference to two men harassing female patrons. It turned out to be the same subjects so they were taken into custody for disorderly conduct/drunk in public. A victim came to the station around 12:20 p.m. to file a fraud report. He advised that an unknown suspect had used his personal identity to obtain an owner’s license with the California Horse Racing Board, and the IRS has contacted him regarding the nonpayment of over $28,000 in federal income tax.
Monday, August 24: Around 1:39 p.m., a victim came to the station to report a fraud. An unknown suspect had acquired his checking account information by unknown means and made an unauthorized $329 purchase at Gamestop located at the Westfield Mall on August 21. Units responded to El Pollo Loco, 9974 East Las Tunas, around 6:39 p.m. in reference to a theft that occurred between 3:00 p.m. and 4:02 p.m. A female Hispanic suspect, 5’0”, took an employee’s purse that was stored behind the counter. The suspect then used the victim’s debit card to purchase gasoline.
Tuesday, August 25: Shortly after 12:30 p.m., a victim came to the station to file a fraud report. While checking his bank account online, he discovered an extra account under his name but with a different address. He learned that an unknown suspect made an initial $40 deposit into the fraudulent account and then withdrew over $236. JC Penney loss prevention personnel advised that they had detained an employee for embezzlement around 7:14 p.m. An internal investigation was conducted between July 10 and August 21, and it was discovered that a 19-year-old male African-American employee deactivated sensor tags on merchandise and transported them to unknown subjects who were waiting in their vehicles outside the store. A private person’s arrest was made, and the suspect was taken into custody for embezzlement, commercial bur-
Units responded to the Sprint store located at Westfield Mall around 2:34 p.m. in reference to a man attempting to purchase cellular phones with fraudulent account information. A 22-year-old Hispanic tried to buy 16 Blackberry phones and accessories by using a business account, and he had provided the proper account information and password. The store employee was still suspicious and contacted the business owner who advised that no one was authorized to purchase any additional phones. Officers apprehended the suspect, and he was taken into custody for commercial burglary, identity theft, and outstanding misdemeanor warrants totaling $70,000. Around 5:39 p.m., officers followed a vehicle that was a reported stolen out of Los Angeles. The car turned into the Denny’s parking lot, 7 East Huntington, and a high risk traffic stop was conducted. An 18-yearold female Hispanic driver and a 30-year-old male Hispanic passenger were arrested, and a vehicle search revealed drug paraphernalia and baggies of white crystalline substance resembling methamphetamine.
Thursday, August 27: At 12:21 a.m., units responded to the Wireless Champs kiosk located at Westfield Mall in reference to a commercial burglary. Unknown suspect had removed locks to the display cases and stole 31 cellular phones. A review of the surveillance video showed that at 9:15 p.m., a male Caucasian, 5’9” to 6’2”, 210 pounds, ducked behind the display cases with a box and then left a short time later. Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Rancho around 7:50 a.m. in regards to an identity theft report. An unknown male suspect opened a joint account by also using the victim’s personal information. He then transferred a large amount of cash from one of her accounts into the fraudulent joint account and tried to withdraw money from two different bank locations in Idaho. Fortunately, his transactions were denied.
Friday, August 28: Shortly after 6:00 a.m., units were called to Extended Stay, 401 East Santa Clara, regarding a male suspect refusing to leave the location. A 35-year-old Hispanic was contacted and he appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. A record check revealed that he had two outstanding warrants, so he was taken into custody. During the booking search, he admitted to hiding methamphetamine on his person. Between 12:30 p.m. and 2:10 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of South Baldwin. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home via an unlocked front door. The suspect(s) then ransacked rooms and stole jewelry.
Saturday, August 29: Five auto burglaries occurred between 9:30 p.m. on August 28 and 7:34 a.m. on August 29, at 24-Hour Fitness, 125 North First. Unknown suspect(s) smashed car windows and removed property. Around 7:29 p.m., a traffic stop was made in the 600 block of South First for equipment violations. An 18-year-old male
Asian driver was contacted, and officers located a container filled with Ecstasy tablets. He was arrested for sale/manufacture of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
MONROVIA Delaying and Resisting a Peace Officer / Subject Arrested On August 29 at 9:45 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle at Shamrock, south of Huntington, for a vehicle code violation. As the officer was writing a citation, the female driver exited her vehicle and refused to return to the vehicle upon the officer’s commands. The officer requested assistance and an additional officer arrived. The female driver continually refused to return to her vehicle and became combative with the officers as they attempted to detain her. One of the officers was injured in the struggle. The woman was arrested and taken into custody.
Burglary On September 1 at 8:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North Magnolia regarding the report of a burglary. On their arrival, the female victim reported she had been home for several hours, but had just noticed her bedroom had been ransacked and jewelry was stolen. It appears the victim left the attached laundry room window unlocked. The suspects removed the screen and gained entry through the window. Investigation continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision / Possession of a Controlled Substance On September 2 at 1:36 a.m., officers responded to an unknown injury traffic collision in the area of Foothill and Mayflower. A vehicle traveling west on Foothill sideswiped a vehicle and then struck another parked vehicle. The driver fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. The officer searched the interior of the vehicle and found a baggie of methamphetamine and narcotics paraphernalia. Investigation continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision / Unlicensed Driver On September 2 at 12:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West Huntington regarding an injury traffic collision. A vehicle that had exited the eastbound 210 Freeway off-ramp lost control and sideswiped another vehicle. The vehicle continued south into a hotel parking lot and sheered off two fire hydrants before coming to rest on top of a parked vehicle. The driver sustained minor injuries from the collision and was taken to the hospital. Further investigation revealed the driver who caused the collision was unlicensed. Investigation continuing.
Burglary / Suspect Arrested On September 2 at 7:28 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 700 block of
East Huntington called to report a subject entered the store, had taken merchandise, and left the store without paying. They reported this same suspect has stolen merchandise from the business on two previous occasions. The suspect entered a vehicle that fled through the parking lot and onto Shamrock. Officers arrived and stopped the vehicle in the 800 block of Royal Oaks. The suspect was arrested and the stolen property was recovered.
Grand Theft Auto On September 3 at 12:25 a.m., officers responded to the report of a stolen vehicle in the 900 block of West Duarte. The victim had parked his truck in front of a store and went inside. As he was exiting the store, he saw his truck being driven out the driveway. The victim had left the key in the ignition of his truck. Investigation continuing.
SIERRA MADRE Sunday, August 23rd: 1:06 AM -Vandalism, 400 block North Baldwin Ave. The driver of white or silver car was seen slowing as it passed the victim’s parked Honda. The victim heard a bang as a rock hit his car. The rock caused a 1” scratch and small dent to the driver’s side door. No damage estimate was available. 9:30 AM -Grand Theft, 200 block Grove Street. A black 12-speed tandem bicycle with red lettering was stolen. The bike was momentarily left unsecured on the sidewalk near the rear driveway entrance of the victim’s home. The crime occurred Sunday, between 9:30 am and 9:45 am. The loss was estimated at $750.00. 11:05 PM -Arrest, Battery, 00 block East Laurel Ave. A man was reported striking his grandmother several times in the face. The man reportedly struck an elderly female in the mouth and nose area several times. The victim was treated at the scene and transported to the Hospital by Sierra Madre Fire Department Paramedics.
Monday, August 24th: 11:20 AM -Commercial Burglary, 695 West Sierra Madre Blvd. Methodist Church. A fire extinguisher and an exit sign was stolen from the church. The crime occurred between 4:30 pm Thursday, 8/20 and 9:30 am Monday, 8/24. The estimated loss was not available. 11:25 PM -Arrest, Parolee at Large, Colorado Blvd and Michillinda Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed the driver was a parolee at large with an outstanding arrest warrant. The driver was arrested and transported to LA County Jail for remand.
Wednesday, August 26th: 2:07 AM -Arrest, DUI Arrest, 100 block Ramona Ave. A motorist was stopped for a vehicle code r violation. During the investigation the motorist was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Jail for remand.
Thursday, August 27th : 10:59 AM -Arrest, 2000 block North Santa Anita Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed
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Friday, August 28th: 1: 14 PM -Theft from Vehicle, 100 block East Highland Ave. The registration and insurance was stolen from an unlocked parked car. The crime occurred between 12:00 pm Thursday, 8/27 and 4:00 pm
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be jeep tours available to allow you to tour not only the Serengeti, but also the Conga and Zimbabwe. There is even an exhibit of live Black Widow Spiders. Throughout the day there will be special shows featuring the birds and animals of the African Continent. This is another area that youngsters will enjoy. Never fear: there are
exhibits for the grown ups as well. Foremost among these is the Wine and Spirits Marketplace. Here you can sample the award winning wines that were entered in the annual competition. There are samplings of olive oil, as well as beer and other spirits. There are even classes on wine tasting available and cooking dem-
onstrations. Don’t forget the racing at the fair. The horses will be running Sept. 10-13, 1620, 23-28 (dark Mon., Sept. 14, Mon., Sept. 21 and Tuesdays). Post time for racing is 1 p.m. each day of the meet. On my own tour of the fair I ensure that I save plenty of time to visit the various shopping venues including the Shopping Place and Palms Marketplace. Here there are those legendary hawkers selling everything from sushi makers to mandolins. In these areas there are also exhibitors from several county agencies. What I love are the spiels created by the vendors. Some of them are true artists. The fair means Carnival rides for many people. There are even ways to save money on the rides. They are outlined on the fair’s web site. The site will also detail the times of all the special shows and demonstrations each day of the fair. On weekdays the regular adult admission is $12, children are less, but the prices rise on the weekends. There are many money saving opportunities. These are outlined on the fair’s web site: www.lacountyfair.com.
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turing alternatives but has been unable to complete a comprehensive restructuring to date due, in part, to the current economic recession, severe downturn in the U.S. real estate market and global credit crisis.” Michael Wildish, managing director at Miller Buckfire, was contacted Wednesday af-
ternoon by phone. As of press time, none of the consultants had returned calls to confirm or deny the reports or provide any additional information. This story will be updated at www.arcadiaweekly.com as soon as more information is made available. In 1998 Frank Stronach, 76, paid $126 million for Santa
Anita before starting a multimillion dollar renovation of the historic, art deco thoroughbred horse racing facility. The Oak Tree Racing Association has said that the Oak Tree Meet, scheduled to run from September 30 to Nov. 8, and the Breeders Cup on Nov. 6 and 7 will not be affected by any of these developments.
Temple City Resident Honored By Local Church
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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.
Jean Walker of Temple City, was honored by the Pasadena Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a community leader who has made outstanding contributions to strengthen families. At the award ceremony held in the Church’s Temple City building, San Gabriel Valley area church leader President Raymond Lowry explained some of the reasons why Walker was recognized. “As Jean Walker has served within the Temple City and surrounding communities, her tireless efforts have helped strengthen countless individuals and families,” Lowry said. Lowr y applauded Walker for reaching out and touching the lives of
those with special needs and challenges. “Because of her service, Jean has the largest family of anyone I know,” stated Lowry who noted that many the individuals she has helped over the years were in the audience. In 1963, Walker began working for the San Gabriel School District, where she worked for 40 years. During her career in the School District, Walker was drawn to the students who were developmentally disabled. I n t he ea rly 19 70 s , Walker and her husband, Bud, became engaged in the Special Olympics. Once involved, Walker quickly found many ways to improve the system and support the students and their fa milies. She orga nized
extra activities for the students, including ball games, beach parties, ice shows, exhibits, camp, and more. She said, “If there was an event I wanted to go to, we would rent a bus and take everyone!” Over the years, Walker has provided addit ional services for the students, including offering transportation to those need it and even taking in a child who parents had died. Pat Maidens, the Area Director for the Special Olympics describes Walker as always “going a step beyond.” Church leader Stephen Bradford, who spoke on the subject of marriage and family, recognized the achievements of Walker. “We are honoring a great leader in our community who clearly reflects in her life, and her family, traditional standards of morality,” Bradford said. “We need people like Jean Walker now, more than ever, and we appreciate that she would agree to stand still long enough to present her with our Church's Family Values Award for 2009.” In her remarks after accepting the award, Walker noted that she felt surprised to receive such recognition for doing something she loved so much.
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Monrovia Produce Exchange Has Some New Ideas for Feeding Our Community
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tending the event, Gioia Pedrini and Annika Stutin, said they “really loved” the idea of the vegetable swap. “I've never tried a Cherimoya before, although this one's obviously a little tart it's a terrific idea to share produce with neighbors,” Pedrini said while sampling the oval, native-Andean fruit that Mark Twain once called “the most delicious fruit known to men.” Pedrini's friend Annika concurred as they perused the fruits carefully displayed on the tables, each with a handwritten description. All around, the mellow sounds of acoustic guitars, singers and hand drums accented the produce exchange experience - sights and sounds that took this reporter back to a time in the late Sixties when events like this were not uncommon. The monthly event’s organizers suggest you grow your own vegetables and participate in the exchange as often as you can. “Many
people have unused land around their home(s) where they could be growing vegetables or herbs,” said Heather Maluso, one of the events organizes. For those with limited space, Maluso recommends using planters or asking a neighbor if you can “borrow” some good earth in which to grow vegetables and herbs. The Exchange will help set up relationships between neighbors who might be willing to do just that. Once you’ve got some homegrown produce of your own, you’re ready to join in on the fun. On the first Saturday of each month, growers from around the area congregate with their goods, laying them out for others to take whilst filling their bags with produce from other growers. Organizers also note that if any participants need help transporting their produce to and from the event, there is always help available, and urge anyone with special needs to contact
them directly. However, organizers said they encourage people to come even if they don't have anything to exchange. “We quite often have extra fruits and vegetables at the end of the day, so we encourage people to take what they like,” said Maluso. In addition to the produce, organizers have a bulletin board and table where people can sign up for other community and environmental events like cleaning up the local beaches with Surf Riders or other such groups. The Monrovia Produce Exchange takes place on the 1st Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 a.m. in the basement of United Methodist Church, located at 140 East Palm Avenue, Monrovia. For more information, contact Heather at MonroviaTrades@yahoo. com. You ca n a lso f ind their group “The Produce Exchange” on Facebook and Myspace.
Sen. Liu Sends Bills To The Governor’s Desk S en. C a rol L iu a n nounced that her bills to expa nd foster ca re a nd adoption services, improve transportation planning, and promote pedestrian safety around schools all completed the legislative process and were sent to Gover nor Schwa rzenegger as the Legislature adjourned on Friday (September 11, 2009). L iu , D - L a C a ña da Flintridge, serves as Chair of the Senate Human Services Committee. Her bills
included: •SB 597 makes a number of changes to expand and promote adoption and increase services for children in the foster care system. •SB 118 directs counties to record when jail inmates have children, which can help reunify families when i nmates complete their sentences. •SB 315 aut hor i z es school districts to create a “walking school bus,” to increase safety for groups
of children walking to and from schools. •SB 391 requires the California Department of Transportation, in developing the California Transportation Plan, to address how the state will reduce greenhouse gas emissions through alternative fuels, new vehicle technology, and increased public transit. Governor Schwarzenegger has until Oct. 11, 2009 to approve or veto bills passed by the Legislature. “Given
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New Temple City head coach, Anthony White, was hired back in April. He has stated that he looks to
Let’s Go TC, Let’s Go continue the tradition and success of Temple City football, along with coming in with some new ideas and
enthusiasm. Senior running back Max Ruckle, who rushed for almost 1,600 yards and
17 touchdowns last year, looks ready for his last high school season. In addition to Ruckle the Rams have
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Located in Sierra Madre this 1,986 sq.ft. one owner home is situated on a 11,800 sq.ft. lot and features 4 bedrooms, dining room, family room, nicely updated kitchen with built-ins, laundry room, central air & heat, 2 fireplaces, swimming pool and 2 baths. View of the mountains, double attached garage. (W315)
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$849,900
4BR, 2BA house on 15,000 SF lot. Hidden behind stately trees are meandering paths leading to 2 waterfalls, 50 fruit trees and many grape vines. Period detailing throughout with boxed beam ceilings, storybook windows, brick fireplace, hardwood floors and built-in hutch, cabinets and bookcases. (H1059)
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$530,000
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Beautiful remodeled 3bed/2 bath home features updated kitchen with granite counters, all new cabinets, fixtures and appliances. Freshly painted inside, new carpet and tile. Lots of storage, some hardwood floors and family room with fireplace. Located on a private street and has a large fenced backyard and so much more! (ACA)
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Breeders’ Cup Management to Pitch In for Event Security Costs
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BY SAMEEA KAMAL As the time comes near for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championship horse races, the Arcadia city council has decided that it will be necessary to charge the event management for half of the cost of non-traffic related public safety services, passed at the meeting on August 18. The 26th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championship, which marks the end of the season for Thoroughbred racing, will take place November 6 and 7 at the Santa Anita Racetrack. In the past, public safety services were provided at no cost to the Breeders’ Cup, though the city has charged the race track for some other events in the past. In 2008, the total cost for police and fire services to the city came to nearly $60,000 that were absorbed by city departments, said Captain Gene Gioia of the Arcadia police department. The 50 percent charge to the management aims to recover some of the costs for this year. The event as a whole is expected to cost less due to the association’s reduced planning needs this year, the city reports. The proposal came about when reviewing the event’s cost last year and this year’s financial situation, Gioia said. Some concerns were raised at the August 18 meeting about the timing of the
ordinance and the direct financial benefit to the city for having the event. It was also noted that one of the managing associations is a big supporter of the Arcadia police department’s mounted enforcement. However, city officials said the fee was necessary to avoid having taxpayers pay for the public safety services. “It is a little late in the process and perhaps we should have done it earlier, but it’s something that needed to be done,” said Councilmember Robert Harbicht. “We, like all other cities, are looking at a tight budget.” According to Gioia, the police department did a survey of how other cities manage their services, such as in Pasadena’s Rose Bowl, the Del Mar Race Track in San Diego and the fairgrounds in Pomona. City officials report that it is common for venues to pay at least a part of the costs. There have been no major security issues at the Breeders’ Cup in the past, both city and race track officials report. “We attribute that fact to the proactive law enforcement stance we taken,” Gioia said. According to Pete Siberell, Director of Community Service & Special Projects for Santa Anita Park, the fees are reasonable. “We understand the city has had to bear the expense and we feel it’s fair to split the cost between the (event
management) and the city,” he said. The races are hosted in varying locations so different parts of the country can see it, Siberell said. This is the fifth year that the Breeders’ Cup has come to Arcadia since 1982, and the first time the event has taken place in the same city for two consecutive years. “ We’ve had a ver y smooth experience in Arcadia,” he said. “Last year was considered the best Breeders’ Cup ever by the track staff and Breeders’ Cup staff.” The association hopes to get around the same number of attendees as last year, Siberell said. Harbicht, who motioned to pass the ordinance, said he would like to see the races come back to the city in the future. “I think Arcadia should be very pleased Breeders’ Cup is coming here,” Harbicht said. “The race track in general has been a very good partner with the city.” Though the races will be held in Kentucky next year, Siberell speculates they may return to Arcadia again in four to five years. At the meeting, the City Council agreed with the city manager’s suggestion to establish a policy at a future meeting that would require full or partial reimbursement to the City for future events, according to city minutes.
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