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Monday, November 9 -November 15, 2009 Volume 2, No. 45
Challenges Ahead for Farmers’ Market Plans
Potential locations for a Temple City farmers’ makrket include areas adjacent to the commercial parts of Las Tunas Drive such as Temple City Park or closing off a smaller street such as Kauffman Avenue or Golden West Avenue, Lambert said. Another option is to strike an arrangement with the school district to use their parking lot -Photo by Terry Miller
By Sameea Kamal With the support of the city council and many community residents, the Temple City’s plans for a farmers market to address struggling
commercial corridors are underway. Currently, the city’s Chamber of Commerce is working with consulting firm Avant Garde, Inc. to collect
information and evaluating the plan’s feasibility. “What we want to do is just make sure that if we start something, that it doesn’t severely cost a lot of money and
that everyone involved can be somewhat profitable or at least break even, including a profit margin for the Chamber of Commerce,” said Robert Paz, program director for Avant
Zenyatta 2009 Oak Tree Horse Of The Meet
Zenyatta and Jockey Mike Smith Fly to the finish line winning the Breeders Cup Classic on Saturday -Photo by Terry Miller
Undefeated Zenyatta, who etched her mark indelibly into racing lore with a historymaking triumph over males in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at
Santa Anita on Saturday, was unanimously voted Horse of the Meet in the annual Media Poll for the Oak Tree season. Her stirring last-to-first
victory under Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, witnessed by an electric on-track crowd of 58,845, extended her winning streak to 14, surpassing
Personal Ensign’s record of 13, and thrust Zenyatta firmly into the forefront for Horse of the Year honors against the 3-year-old filly Rachel Alexandra. The latter three times defeated males in an unbeaten campaign of eight starts this year but did not compete in the 26th Breeders’ Cup World Championships. “We are very proud of this honor, as we are of all that Zenyatta has accomplished,” trainer John Shirreffs said when apprised of the award. “I don’t know what more I can say about her, except that she is Zenyatta. It was a great day.” Asked whether he thought Zenyatta deserved to be Horse of the Year, Shirreffs said, “How can she not be? She’s the Horse of the Decade. To me, she’s the horse of a lifetime.” Owned by Jerry and Ann Moss, Zenyatta also was named
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Garde. Since April, the firm has been conducting a study not only for redevelopment in the city, but also economic development for struggling commercial areas. “What makes it a good time [for a farmers market] is that in this economy, people are shopping for economic value and social value, and they’re looking for a good return on their value,” Paz said. “They want to know is this the best, is the healthiest [product]?” According to Paz, a farmers market also provides a place for family and friends to eat, grocery shop for organic products or look at crafts and other goods. “It really is a place to gather,” he said. “You have the little league fields and soccer fields in the city, but there are people without children or children who have moved on,” he said. Paz said local merchants will be given the first opportunity to participate and will receive a discounted rate for participation. The consulting firm held three town hall meetings in September to garner community feedback, which came
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Hero Pilot Sullenberger Named Grand Marshal of 2010 Rose Parade
-Photo by Terry Miller
By John Stephens Hero pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger was named the grand marshal of the 121st Tournament of Roses parade at a ceremony at Tournament House Thursday afternoon. Sullenberger will ride a flower-festooned float in
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Arcadia Girl Formally Crowned as 92nd Rose Queen
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2010 Rose Queen, Natalie Innocenzi was crowned Wednesday afternoon in an elaborate ceremony at the Pasadena Convention Center hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. The newly crowned Queen received her crown from Tournament of Roses Acting President Jeff Throop at the
Coronation Ceremony on November 4 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The 16-year-old Arcadia resident and student at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, was selected by the Tournament of Roses as the 92nd Rose Queen two weeks ago from among
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