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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 -DECEMBER 20, 2009 VOLUME 2, NO. 51

School District Board Elects New Officers The Temple City Unified School District Board of Education elected 2010 officers at its annual organizational meeting on December 7, 2009.

Rachel LaSota was elected as Board President; Matt Smith, Vice President; and Janet Rhee, Board Clerk. Outgoing Board President Ridley thanked his fellow Board Members, Superintendent Kang-Smith, and District administrators and staff for their dedication and support during his year as President.

Also at the meeting, Superintendent Chelsea KangSmith administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Board Members Matt Smith and Joe Walker.

(l-r) Bob Ridley, Janet Rhee, Rachel LaSota, Chelsea Kang-Smith, Matt Smith, Joe Walker

Longden Elementary has New Assistant Principal

12-year school district veteran Tina Cunningham has been selected to fill the vacant Assistant Principal position at Longden Elementary School.

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“I’m very pleased that Mrs. Cunningham will be the new part-time Assistant Principal at Longden while continuing her work in Instructional Services at the District Office.

Her instructional strengths and leadership abilities will be a great addition to the Longden team,” commented Superintendent Chelsea Kang-Smith.

Mrs. Cunningham first came to Temple City Unified as a fourth grade teacher at Emperor Elementary in 1997.

Since 2002, she has been a liaison and administrator for the Temple City/Duarte Beginning Teacher and Support Assessment Program.

Cunningham received her Bachelor of Arts from California State University at Los Angeles, as well as a Masters in Education in Language and Literacy Development from Azusa Pacific University. She is also currently an adjunct professor for Point Loma Nazarene University.

“With great joy and excitement, I look forward to the opportunity to serve as Assistant Principal of Longden Elementary School,” said Cunningham. “TCUSD has been my home and family for over 12 years and I now look forward to building new relationships with all of the families, students, and staff members at Longden.”

Mrs. Cunningham began her new assignment on December 10.

Census Volunteers Needed The 2010 Census is on the horizon and the U.S. Census Bureau wants to ensure everyone is counted. Local governments throughout the country are working together with community volunteers to form Complete Count Committees to promote the 2010 Census.

The City Council of the City of Temple City recently formed an “Ad Hoc Complete Count Committee.” At this time, Mayor Fernando Vizcarra is asking for volunteers to serve on this committee.

The City needs volunteers from the community who

are qualified to understand the best way to reach the various populations in the community.

These volunteers will serve on the Committee with Mayor Vizcarra, Councilmember Wong, various City Commissioners, and a Staff liaison.

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Camellia Festival Second Murder Trial Searching for Golden for Temple City Teen Anniversary Royals Ends in Hung Jury In order to help celebrate the City’s golden anniversary next year, the Camellia Festival is on the hunt for the members of the 1960 Royalty Court. The search is on, and festival organizers are calling on all residents of the city to help them honor these individuals with an invitation to ride in this year’s parade and an invitation to the annual festival luncheon.

So far, only two members of the six-member court have been found, including King Craig Potter and Princess Loretta Chavez, Lewis.

Members of the golden anniversary Royalty Court yet to be located include Queen Sandra Galvan (DeBoard), Prince James Stuart, Prince Bruce Owens and Princess Signe Melinda (Malm).

If anyone has any information regarding any of these Royal Court members,the Festival office has asked to be contacted via telephone at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2350 or via E-mail at nfish@templecity.us.

BY SAMEEA KAMAL After a retrial of the criminal case in the murder of Temple City teenager DeAndre Netter reached a hung jury, the District Attorney’s office reports that the case will be tried for a third time, beginning on January 6.

Defendants Christopher Lopez and Philip Guerra, both 20, will be charged with two counts each of attempted murder.

17-year-old DeAndre Netter was shot and killed in July of 2007 on the 5700 block of Golden West Avenue while walking with his twin brother and a Latino friend.

According to the Los Angeles Times Homicide Report, Netter and his brother had previously been involved in fights with the two defendants, who are both from the area.

Netter was struck in the torso, and died at Arcadia Methodist a short time later.

According to news reports from the Pasadena Star News, inconsistencies in the

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If you are interested in serving on the Complete Count Committee, please contact Community Development Manager Joe Lambert by December 31, 2009. E-mail Joe at JLambert@templecity.us or call Joe at City Hall: (626) 285-2171.

Arcadia Locks in Plans for Gold Line Arrival

The Arcadia Gold Line station will be located southeast of the intersection of N First Ave. and E Santa Clara St., a short block away from the main commercial area on Huntington Drive.

BY SAMEEA KAMAL After years of searching for funding for the project, the Gold Line Foothill Extension Authority has secured money to begin the eastward extension of the rail line to Azusa, with construction slated to begin in June of next year, with

a goal completing the project by sometime in 2013. The extension will travel from Sierra Madre Villa station, the line’s current northeast terminus, to Arcadia, Monrovia and eventually to the Citrus College campus in Azusa.

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Temple City Lights Up - On Wednesday, Dec. 9 Temple City Park was host to the annual “Lights on Temple Cit y” event.

Twenty-five tons of snow was brought in for a snow

play area where local children enjoyed sledding and playing on two snow runs built w it h t he impor ted snow. Visits with Santa, as well as a variety of crafts

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BY JACK VON BULOW

Back to the Future So back in The Day I looked at chiropractors sort of the way I view John David Booty or Sarah Palin or maybe even the recent past Temple City City Council, a.k.a the Gang of Five.

In my youthful mind (did I say way back in The Day?) Docs of Chiropractic were “interesting� folk who could seem a little goofy when they implied they could fix anything, including posttraumatic USC football shock syndrome, just by adjusting your back.

I thought Chiropractors sort of walked around with a chip on their shoulder because they couldn’t give shots or work with blood (doesn’t seem to bother orthodontists that much.) And they never called each other by first name; they were always going Dr. this and Dr. that. I avoided making direct eye contact with em’ whenever possible.

And no disrespect intended. When you’re young and flexible and have a vertical of 42� and run the forty in 4.4 seconds who needs a Chiropractor, especially if you’re all that stuff only in your own mind?

My first trip to the Chiropractor came after six months of me sleeping four hours per night before being awakened with upper back pain that

wouldn’t go away. The straw that almost broke the Molar Jockey’s back was a looong night of not sleeping in a straight chair while trying not to move‌or breathe.

So the knowing look I used to get from my Chiropractor buddies was saying, “Okay Molar Jockey, any minute now you’re gonna be mine.� But not anymore.

Well these days, not only does the Chiropractic help me, it helps makes life way better for our mutual patients.

And I’ve always admired the magic of transforming a limping human question mark into a walking exclamation point with some noticeable swagger.

And I know I’ve shared with you guys about good ole Doc Darrick Sahara here before. Yeah, Doc S. is the guy who makes me eat my vegetables, drink water out of a virtual trough and avoid mixing carbs and protein the way I tune out Bolton on Sirius Satellite. When I go for Spinning Gold in the next Olympics I’ll thank Doc Sahara way before I get around to all the little people.

Doc also uses the principles of Applied Kinesiology in his practice, just as he did in the National Football League working with the NFL’s chief of Alternative Medical Care.

Applied Kinesiology is a form

of diagnosis using muscle testing as a primary feedback mechanism examining how a patient’s body is functioning.

And what an awesome tool for helping folks!

Last week, I saw a patient who could open her mouth just wide enough to squeeze in an undersized pinky finger; she was experiencing jaw, neck, and shoulder pain and was almost in tears. Helen had been suffering for years.

I was confident I could come up with an oral diagnosis but it was obvious there was way more to it than that.

After her visit with Doc Sahara, Helen was able to open to three fingers; the loud sigh you heard coming from just outside Old Town Pasadena was probably Helen responding to some longawaited relief.

We’ll take care of Helen’s oral functional TMJ-type needs; Doc Sahara will follow up to insure the entire body stays in balance.

It’s awesome collaborating with friends to come up with a result impossible to gain and sustain alone. When the result impacts the quality of life for another human being, the endorphins you get to enjoy virtually become a dime a dozen.

Oh, and of course, it figures Doc Sahara is a Mighty Trojan. Fight on!

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Letters Merry Christmas to All I have wanted to say this for a long time. Every year at Christmastime, there arises a clamor to take Christ out of Christmas, as someone

from another religion might be offended.

Is this the same country where every imaginable fourfive-and even six letter swear word is acceptable? Where every imaginable body part and function is talked about on every conceivable venue?

Where nothing is taboo to discuss in graphic detail at every turn?

Has everything turned completely inside out, upside down and gone completely goofy in our country?

Are these people even aware that they are selfishly

wanting to take away the rights of others to exercise free speech?

I, for one, will as always wish a Merry Christmas from the rooftops!

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Roadblock Bandits PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE

The December 7-December 13, 2009 edition of the Temple City Tribune features a front page story about the “sting” that local police agencies staged at the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Agnes Avenue on December 2nd. The story was incomplete because it did not contain much useful information about the law that the police agencies were supposedly enforcing. That law is California Vehicle Code # 21950, and here it is in full:

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Right-of-Way at Crosswalks 21950. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. (c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any ma rked or u n ma rked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian. (d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

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Amended Sec. 8, Ch. 833, Stats. 2000. Effective January 1, 2001.

Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks.

Drivers are also required to “exercise all due care” and reduce their speed or “take any other action” that may be “necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.” Drivers are NOT, however, required to come to a complete stop whenever any pedestrian, visible to the driver or not, has any part of his or her body anywhere in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. But that is the standard used in these “crosswalk stings.”

It is very possible for a driver to comply with both the letter and the spirit of California Vehicle Code #21950, and still receive an expensive ticket. [Being ticketed in one of these stings] is more often a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time than it is of doing something wrong.

Even police officers do not regularly come to complete stops as they require during their “stings” whenever any pedestrian has as much as one foot in what may be construed as a crosswalk - even if there are no markings to indicate a crosswalk, as is the case at Las Tunas and Ag-

nes. What police officers and most of the citizens ticketed in these “stings” normally do follow the law and “exercise all due care” for pedestrian safety. This recent “sting” more closely resembles a bandit roadblock in some lawless region than they do legitimate police operations Watch how pol ice drive when they are not performing one of these “stings.” And also note that police very rarely ticket drivers who merely exercise all due care, except when t hey are performing one of these operations.

Note, too, that section (b) of CVC #21950 could easily and logically be interpreted to in fact forbid the activities of police “decoys” used in these operations.

Crosswalk “stings” such as that the local police agency inflicted on drivers at the unmarked “crosswalk” at Las Tunas and Agnes on December 2nd are abusive and arbitrary and undercut both respect for the law and respect for the men and women of law enforcement. They should undercut respect for the local governments that support and authorize such operations. Times are not just hard for local governments. They are hard for citizens too. I doubt that many, if even one, of the people ticketed

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in this “sting” or “decoy” operation on December 2 see it as anything other than a form of robbery.

I hope that those ticketed will fight their tickets, even though it may seem an exercise in futility. I also urge them to hold the Temple City City Council responsible, and to let the council know that this sort of abusive entrapment should be stopped.

Our police should not be employed as roadblock bandits whenever local governments feel the need for a little more revenue.

Kenn Miller San Gabriel, CA

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FAMILYAFFAIR

When All Is Said And Dunn

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BY WALLY HAGE

Mom’s Apron

Tiger in the Woods

As the beauty and the joy of Christmas are rapidly approaching, I have made myself a Christmas Season promise. That I would not get caught up in all of those busy frantic activities that tend to steal your thoughts from the real meaning of Christmas. It is a time to celebrate the Angels’ proclamation of great Joy...”that unto you is born this day in the city of David, Christ the Lord, A Savior...a Redeemer...the Prince of Peace” All of us have wonderful childhood memories of our family celebrations.

The family gatherings, the fragrance of a Pine tree, the children decorating the Christmas tree, the expectation of the arrival of Santa Clause and of course the exciting opening of presents.

Each one of us treasure very precious family memories. Christmas Time always brings back one of my most precious memories. The following is a description of my Mom’s Apron.

My mother wore a special apron for all occasions! Momma’s apron was the great protector serving all family needs. It protected her clothing from cooking splash and spills. It served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was wonderful for drying children’s tears. It was all-purpose. During the holiday season her big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow bent over the hot cooking stove. Firewood, chips, and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. It carried all sorts of vegetables from the garden. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls. The apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees, for pies and cakes.

When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds. The apron pocket was always full of surprises. A hanky to wipe her nose, a clothes pin to hang a towel, a new recipe for cookies and a shopping list to be sure she remembered every need for the family. Today’s finest computers cannot equal the power of Momma’s Apron. The following is another reminder of the purpose of Christ’s birth.

LIKE A GREAT APRON ... that is how the Arms of Jesus are! Let His Arms surround you during this beautiful Christmas Season. Nothing can equal the LOVE OF JESUS. He is sufficient for all your needs. He wants you to worship Him and to bring all of your troubles before Him. Prayer is nothing but a superhighway to bring your needs before His Throne. Use God’s spiritual weapons. Prayer, Praise, and His word “The Bible”. They will bring you closer to Him and His Arms like an Apron they will cover you and protect you. He is your Heavenly Father and the ear of Jesus is as near as your lips.

I sincerely wish All of You and your Families a Very Merry Christmas

Second Murder Trial for Temple City Teen Ends in Hung Jury Continued from 1 testimonies of Netter’s twin brother and friend led to a hung jury.

The first trial in April was declared a mistrial when

jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, the Star News reports.

Due to the retrial, prosecutor Teresa Sullivan was

unable to comment on the case.

Defendants’ attorneys did not return calls for comment.

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Continued from 1 and entertainers also kept the little ones busy. Free cookies, hot cocoa and coffee were also available for the hundreds of residents

in attendance.

The Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers were on hand to perform plenty of holiday favorites and a mini parade

was held along Las Tunas Drive where Santa made his grand entrance into Temple City Park for the lighting of the city’s 100-foot redwood tree.

Initially I applauded Tiger Woods for not bowing to the pressure by the news media to comment and explain his actions in the wee hours the day after Thanksgiving.

Too many celebrities it seems fold like a cheap suit as soon as the media goes boo.

Not Tiger. He has stood his ground and, with the exception of a couple of initial brief written apologies to his fans, he hasn’t said a word.

That said, he is now paying the price for his silence.

He is being clawed at every day by the press. Their intent seems to be to punish him and use him as an example to any other celebrity who dares to ignore them.

The pace of the story is moving faster than the space shuttle and anything that I write about his situation I’m sure will seem dated by the time this goes to print.

With the amount of coverage he has been getting it’s got to make John & Kate jealous. He is stealing their spotlight, even though he doesn’t want it. While I don’t like to see anybody suffer, I will take any story that removes those two parasites from my sight. It makes me sick to my stomach that I even know who they are.

But back to the golf pro and his woes.

With every passing second it seems like a new affair comes to the surface. I think we have hit 11 or 12 so far, but I don’t have a calculator

handy so I have kind of lost count.

When he married his soon to be ex-wife I was very impressed with his taste in women. It is not just any Joe who can marry a Swedish model. Granted, this Joe has more money than most countries - which I am sure didn’t play any part in her attraction to him.

Wink, Wink…

Then, as the “I Slept with Tiger” parade began, my opinion began to wane.

Sleazy looking cocktail waitresses, equally sleazy cocktail “hostesses” (whatever that is) and then porn stars who for the most part are the definition of sleazy.

Some of the claimants don’t want their names or pictures shown and have made themselves known only through lawyers, but have nonetheless joined the march. This anonymity factor leaves it wide open for just about anybody who wants to try to cash in on the circus.

Hell, maybe I’ll throw my hat in the ring. That would sure add a new slant on things wouldn’t it?

With the way things are stacking up I’m sure we will see a pictorial in Playboy with all of the players who are willing to show more than their faces.

As it is, you can’t pass by Inside Edition or Entertainment Tonight without seeing one or more spilling their guts about any intimate detail they

can shake loose from their drug addled memories.

Drug addled you query?

Well in case you missed that juicy little tidbit, apparently Le Tigre had a bit of a taste for alcohol and pharmaceuticals. It was that combination that began his nightmare in Isleworth, the gated community he calls home.

So to assume that the harem of trollops he was cavorting with were all innocent teatotaling victims is just plain naïve. I’m sure they liked to party as much as he did.

The other problem he seemed to have was a lack of knowledge about cell phone technology. What kind of dumb ass leaves his name on what is supposed to be a clandestine message with one of his mistresses? We know the answer to that question now don’t we?

For the time being Tiger is sticking to his guns and staying mum while his wife is moving back to Sweden to her newly purchased $2 million dollar home with their kids. Tiger, on the other hand, is in seclusion on his yacht “Privacy”. I bet he’s thinking about how this whole thing spun so out of control and how to resurrect an image he crushed harder than one of his drives.

While he’s thinking, he might want to come up with a new name for that yacht.

No matter where he goes I don’t see much privacy in his future.

SHOP HERE FOR HER In this second installment of our three-part holiday guide, we’re here to bring you more holiday cheer by way of another batch of the area’s best boutiques. From Pasadena to Monrovia, make sure to scour these shops for fashionably festive frocks women will love.

We hope you’ve used our guide to get your shopping off to a great start, now make use of it once more to cross off even more of those names on your long list. With only two more weekends to shop, don’t waste any time getting to these local stores. They were specifically chosen because their staff, service, selection and locations are sure to limit the time you’ll spend running. HoHoHo! Happy Shopping!

BY MARIA MCDOWELL

GIFTS FOR THE HOME This week, I continue my quest for the perfect holiday gift stores.

With so many amazing local shops, it’s hard not to find something fun and wonderful for anyone on my list. As a designer, I love to give gifts for the home, and I have been able to find many unique and beautiful home décor items around town. So break out your shopping list, and be prepared to start ticking off names!

BY ERIN VOSTI LAL THE NON-SHOPPERS GUIDE TO SHOPPING I do not like to shop, but I do like to wrap and give presents. So, I have a dilemma. Over the years I have developed a “go-to” list of stores that make my dreaded shopping excursions less painful. I also asked several of my women friends for recommendations of their favorite shops. The following is a brief overview of those special stores. I’m particularly partial to Monrovia’s Old Town as an antidote to the mall frenzy, and so we start there.

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This charming boutique has a mix of clothing for lounging or going out on the town. The boutique is stocked with jackets for the season.

The style is geared for playful soccer moms and elegant grandmothers. Pick up a comfy Fresh Produce pant set or perhaps one of this season’s trendy box jackets (the ones sold here are reversible!).

Knock out a good portion of your shopping list for everyone here; half the boutique is a gift shop with wonderful jewelry, quirky trinkets, and stationary by Vera Bradley.

The Staples: Hiking and lounging tees from Life is Good and Fresh Produce. Hand knit and exclusive silk-screened scarves from local designers.

Don’t Miss: Lindsey Phillips Ballerina Flats, price conscious ($60 range) with adorable detachable brooch clips.

We Like: The owners’ conscious decision to stock a majority of brands that are made in the U.S. and/or eco-friendly.

49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre 91024 | 626-355-4032

Maude Woods

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From a designer’s perspective, this place is heaven! Recently opened in October, Maude Woods carries the most exquisite pieces for the home. A wonderful mix of antiques and new items, you are sure to find a lovely gift for the home.

They have a large selection of the most divine antique glassware, which always make wonderful gifts. My favorite is a set of antique hobnail goblets or the Dorothy Thorpe bar glasses from the 40’s and 50’s. If you are looking for a hostess gift, they carry beautiful silver nut trays and green glass bowls in the shape of leaves, or antique French pottery that can be used as a bud vase. For the entertainer on your list, there are many serving pieces and elegant tabletop accessories to choose from.

For the collector on your list, Maude Woods has antique magnifying glasses, which always look lovely as a collection on a coffee table. I fell in love with a small burlwood box with tiny drawers, perfect for storing stationery or postcards.

They have an extensive collection of John Robshaw textiles, and delightful decorative pillows if you want to give something soft. Even for the dog lover on your list, they have a great selection of Harry Barker dog beds, which any dog would appreciate for the holidays!

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Country Cottage Country Cottage is a sweet and charming store with a huge selection of home décor items and holiday decorations. Whether you are looking for a gift, or shopping for your own home, they have beautiful ornaments, stockings and anything to make a home festive for the season.

For the gardener on your list, they have all kinds of great items, including adorable garden signs and decorative pieces for the outdoors. They carry great accessories for the kitchen; I love their selection of delightful kitchen and tea towels, which makes great gift wrapping for a present for the cook! Or if you’re looking for a hostess gift, you won’t go wrong with their wonderful scented candles.

Country Cottage carries fun cottage-style signs that can be hung up on the wall or propped up on a table or counter. With cute sayings and drawings, these make wonderful gifts, and are sure to bring a smile to a friend or loved one.

This is the perfect place to shop for home décor, especially if someone you know loves that cozy, country cottage look, or Americana.

107 W Foothill Blvd | Monrovia, CA

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Attitude!

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This boutique is a great find nestled on the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Auburn Ave.. A small store, it makes up for its size with pieces so well edited, you’d be pressed to find this selection in a store twice the size. The styles are fashionable and yet classic, with many possessing a whimsical bohemian flavor. The price points are mid-range with tops in the twenty to thirty dollar range, and dresses going around forty to sixty. You’ll go into the store a browser coming out as a stylish diva with a sassy look one would expect to find on Robertson Blvd.

The Staples: Dresses with a range sure to please the feminine to the fierce.

Don’t Miss: The great selection of handbags. From clutches to satchels, they’ll be sure to rouse compliments without having to shell out hundreds.

We like: The well-edited selection that simultaneously pleases all tastes.

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Little Sunshine

-Photo by Terry Miller

Just across the street from the Dollmakers’ is a place recommended by several people, Little Sunshine. It is right behind Allure, the boutique. The emphasis here is on the younger set with clothing for little girls sized for newborns up to young ladies wearing Girls 14 (Clothing for young men only goes up to size 10.) This is a great shop for both the practical parent and the indulgent “grand” (the stock ranges the gambit.) And again, the staff is helpful and cheerful; it makes you know you are not in a mall.

Lula Mae Lula Mae is a store that is just as enchanting as its name. Voted Best Gift Boutique in Pasadena, they have a whimsical selection of holiday décor and wonderful gifts for the home.

What I love most is the vintage charm that many of the items they carry exude. Their ornaments, holiday figurines (even their selection of Christmas aprons!) all conjure up a feeling of holidays past.

Everything is very unique, including an adorable and extensive collection of snowmen and snowwomen, all dressed up in their holiday finest.

As gifts, I couldn’t resist a set of vintage-looking Santa plates and glass candy dishes. Lula Mae also has tiny Christmas trees with silver ornaments and hand-made cloth angels and stockings.

I fell in love with a collection of brown and white porcelain with bird motifs - mugs, trays, salt and pepper shakers, and boxes. Some of the pieces have a cute little bird figurine on top. The boxes are great to store jewelry in by the bedside.

Their kitschy and fun gifts for the home also include salt and pepper shakers in the shape of yellow chickens, an eggling which, when cracked open, becomes a planter for little plant seeds included inside, and fun trays and boxes for anywhere in the home.

I love the Dollmakers’ Kattywompus. There are two things of which this shop can guarantee delivery: 1) that you will find something to peak your interest, and 2) that you will be greeted as a friend. Both are products of the personalities of the owners who happen to be sisters, Pam Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Ranger and Cindy Ranger (Cindy is usually the source of the warm welcome.) Cindy says that she loves toys and loves talking to people and so her job is not really like working. Her attitude is contagious.

Where else but a place with Kattywompus in its name can you go for a music lesson and pick up a yodeling pickle on the way. There are “retro” toys as well as the most up to date. I usually find at least one very special gift there every year. One year it was an autoharp with simple strum along instructions for my musically challenged, elementary school teacher brother (I actually had to buy two as his wife absconded with the first one for her class.) This year it is a plasma car, a sit-upon, ride-upon conveyance which seems to move forward by magic. While it is designed for children, I had fun riding it (although I looked a bit like a grasshopper on a trike) and hope our 44 year old son will enjoy it as much.

417 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | 626-358-9392.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Store Elisa B.

A Pasadena favorite, Elisa B. is robust with New York high style on the West Coast. With brands such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Milly, Tibi, J Brand, Juicy, Trina Turk, Shoshanna, Rebecca Taylor, and so much more, this boutique will have you dressed to the nines every time.

Not for the weak checkbook, these clothes will put a dent in your wallet but will be worth it with the head turns and classic pieces that will last far beyond any trend of the moment. The jewelry selection here is a pleaser as well with Becky Kelso, Pade Vavra, Wasabi and other great genuine stone pieces. Perfect for gift giving.

The Staples: Splendid tops and great designer denim. Still worn on these gams from years past.

Don’t Miss: The amazing selection of jewelry here. Whether your budget is $30 or $300, you’ll find pieces sure to delight a loved one.

We Like: the selection of TOMS shoes here. Another great gift idea.

12 Douglas Aly Pasadena 91103 | 626-792-4746

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Further down Myrtle Avenue is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Store. This shop is another parent/grandparent friendly store. Like Dollmakers they carry a large inventory or “retro” toys as well as educational ones.

And again the emphasis is on friendly, informed service. With a name like theirs you just know the owners enjoy their work.

519 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | 626-357-9474.

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-Photo by Terry Miller

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The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus Since 1991 Voted “Best Toy Store”

Lee’s Music

606 S. First Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 447-9378

Beacon Media Reader’s Choice Awards.

$168.00 Electric Bass $188.00 Full Size 5-Piece Drum Set $388.00 Electric Guitar

Come see our HUGE selection of retro toys.

We have the best prices in town!

plus 10 Watt Amp, with Cable & Strap =

plus 10 Watt Amp, with Cable & Strap =

We Beat ALL “Online Store” Prices! Hurry!

plus Cymbals & Hardware =

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“Merry Christmas”

GIFTS UNDER $25

Original Plasma Cars – holds up to 225 lbs!

Magnolia

124 E. Foothill Blvd.

Arcadia, CA 91006 626-357-0899

$22.50 Trapp Candles New Seasonal Collection Sparkling Swarovski Crystal Snowflake Jewelry for ears, wrist and lapel (Many other Holiday jewelry Items available Trees, Santas, Snowmen check it out)

Retro Style Tin Robots – “Take me to your leader!”

Magnolia

124 E. Foothill Blvd.

Arcadia, CA 91006 626-357-0899

$15.99 and under

Three New Fragrances each packaged in limited-edition gift boxes.

Trapp evokes the spirit of the Season with three exceptional fragrances that fill your home and create pleasant memories. Each fragrance is distinctly different so that they capture the essence of the season. Each candle is filled with one ounce of perfume. Burn two hours a day and your home is scented.

Burn time: 50 Hours

Fresh orange wedges, strawberries and Granny Smith apple wedges dipped in gourmet chocolate!

Haircut • Color • Make-Up Package

$79.95

*Box design may vary.

Nostalgic Sock Monkey Jack-In-The-Boxes.

The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus Toys, Gifts, Music 412 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-1091 www.MyDollmakers.com & www.SoKattywompus.com

Alec Xander’s Salon & Spa

Edible Arrangements

900 Valley View Ave., Unit 1 Pasadena, Ca 91107 (626) 510-6171

128 E Foothill Blvd.

Arcadia, CA 91006 626-303-4600

ELECTRONICS Apple Powerbook G4 15’ A1095 1.5GHz Processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB Hard Drive, DVD RW, WiFi, Mac os 10.4

$349.

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Priceless Computers 6913 Rosemead Blvd.

San Gabriel, CA 91775-1412 (626) 237-2020

Handmade Scented Candle in Carved Wood Keepsake Box

By Himalayan Trading Post

$50.

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Maude Woods Artful Living 55 E Holly Ave Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 577-3400 www.MaudeWoods.com

$25.00

A variety of scarves of any occasion.

Perfect accessory to add color and personalized style to any outfit.

Sierra Madre Woman’s Club Thrift Shop 550 West Sierra Madre Blvd.

Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2315 (626) 355-7739

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invitations, and has a great selection of gifts as well. I personally love their lines of candles which I keep in the closet as extra hostess gifts for that unexpected invitation to a holiday party.

Personal notecards or notepads are a thoughtful way of giving someone on your holiday list a tailored and customized gift. For several of my clients, I am creating custom notepads with their initials at the top, in a simple but elegant font.

I’ve found adorably chic notecards for several friends and am having their first initial printed on top in a modern font. For one friend who collects anything with dragonflies on it, she will be receiving a colorful and whimsical personalized stationery cube this year.

KC Hopper will work with you to select the right design, colors and style for that special person on your gift list. Their selection is extensive and thorough.

They even print custom napkins. For my mother who has just finished an extensive and painful remodel, I’m giving her a set of paper cocktail napkins that read in red letters, “Have you seen my contractor?” They will be a hoot at her next cocktail party!

401 1/2 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia CA | www.kchopper.com

West World Imports has beautiful wood tea caddies and cigar boxes which are also great gifts for the home, or elegant antique trays for the entertainer on your list. There is truly something interesting for everyone on your list here.

171 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA | www.westworldimports.com

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We sure are happy to have discovered this little jewel. A Salon and Boutique, Vanity Room is like a trip to your best friend’s closet.

Tiny and comforting, the boutique is a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of malls and even the small boutiques around town. Since it’s so small, the owner focuses on buying trendy items that you can mix and match with your existing wardrobe. The pieces you’ll find here range from preppy to Manhattan-chic. The styles are chosen to work for a vast age-range. The jewelry is also distinctive and well priced.

The Staples: Jewelry and denim at low prices.

Don’t Miss: The versatile pieces the owner buys to combat her competitors.

We Like: The personal feel of the boutique and that you can get your hair styled in the same cozy place.

611 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia 91016 | 626-357-7616

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West World Imports The part of holiday shopping I love is browsing unique stores to find an unusual and beautiful gift that is perfect for the collector, or someone who has very distinct taste. West World Imports is always my go-to place for incredible antique furniture when I’m designing a home. But they also have a wonderful collection of antique accessories that make for great gifts.

They have a beautiful collection of antique framed prints, with subjects that range from birds, flowers, maps or architecture. If anyone on your list collects pottery, there’s a great amount of antique French pottery in the store, or decorative antique plates that can add to a collection. There’s even a French hay feeder from the mid 1800s I found that would be a great wall decoration for my dad’s home, as he is hard to shop for, but loves eclectic antiques repurposed as something else.

For a friend who loves feminine and delicate pieces, I found a lovely little pink French pitcher with hand-painted flowers that will be a great accessory in her kitchen. I also love their vintage French wine jugs, large and of the prettiest green glass; they make for the perfect gift for the oenophile on your list and are fun to fill with wine corks from bottles that have been enjoyed or matchbooks from memorable excursions.

The Frame House

-Photo by Terry Miller

Who doesn’t love to receive a frame as a gift? The Frame House specializes in custom framing, which makes a fabulous, personalized gift. They are very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful, especially when it comes to coordinating colors and frame styles to match the subject.

They have a beautiful and large selection of frame types, from formal to modern, ornate to simple. If you have a print, a painting or even a photograph that needs that extra, special touch, framing it for a friend or loved one is always a great way to go the extra mile when gift giving.

I love to frame sentimental objects, and they will frame anything from signed baseballs to baby booties. In fact, I’ve managed to have my friend’s husband sneak out a set of antique keys they have been collecting, so I can have them framed for the holidays as a surprise.

What a lovely addition it will be to their walls!

2 North 1st Ave. | Arcadia, CA

This out of the ordinary clothing store may not be what you expect, but don’t judge too quickly.

The store is aimed at a youthful audience, teens to mid twenties with up-to-the-minute items that’ll put you in the forefront of what’s hip for the young crowd.

The interesting thing about this store is the mix of designer named denim and tops from Ed Hardy, Frankie B., Guess, and Baby Phat with well-priced generic fashion tops, dresses, tunics, skirts, and jackets. The bulk of the store’s items come from closeout acquisitions from chain stores and what’s likely to be sample sale finds from Downtown L.A.’s fashion district. The downside that comes with this are the scattered sizes per style as well as cut tags and possible defective goods. The payoff is the amazing deals you can find. If you don’t mind going on a scavenger hunt for a diamond in the rough, then you’ll love this store. Alternative Apparel super soft cotton tees and tanks went for under ten dollars!

The selection of recognizable brands are worth coming in for and

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G R E AT G I F T G U I D E Kids adore “Rody the Hopping Horse.”

Unique and unusual, imported from Italy.

Age 3 and up. Assorted colors. 100% latex-free.

Shop our wide array of unique and retro toys.

Kids of all ages will love our selection.

Have your next birthday party here!

Rody

$52.00

Twinkle Twinkle Little Store

$25.99

519 S. Myrtle Ave Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-9474

Celebrate the season with these decorative Pewter Salt & Pepper Shaker Set free-standing holiday Mr. and Mrs. Claus dolls.

Vroman's Bookstore

$60.00

Beautifully crafted and wonderfully detailed, these salt and pepper shakers are certain to be a conversation piece at your next dinner party.

Take your choice of Garlic Bulbs or Radish Shoots… or BOTH!

00 $15. each Sierra Madre Woman’s Club Thrift Shop

550 West Sierra Madre Blvd.

Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2315 (626) 355-7739

“A Princess Found” An American Family, an African Chiefdom, and the Daughter Who Connected Them All. The true story of Sarah Culberson’s quest to find her birth parents .

695 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626-449-5320

“Southern California Story: Seeking the Better Life in Sierra Madre,” the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society’s new local history book by award-winning author Michelle Zack. A beautifully-illustrated journey through Sierra Madre’s past.

$45.00 Sierra Madre Books

Maude Woods | Artful Living

55 E Holly Ave | Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 577-3400 | www.MaudeWoods.com

52 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Sierra Madre, Ca 91024 626-836-3200

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if you don’t find anything to give as a gift, stop in to get a steal of a deal for yourself. Shopping for others can get tiring so the energy boost that comes from finding wholesale-priced name brand items will charge up your gift buying gusto!

The Staples: Economically priced clothes, many with designer labels.

Don’t Miss: The collection of designer denim with wholesale price tags.

We Like: The scattered layout, though intimidating at first, came to bring surprises in each corner of the store. It’s a treasure hunt waiting to be discovered.

5751 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City 91780 | 626-292-7715

homes in this part of the San Gabriel Valley, Historical Lighting actually is a great gift shop. There are all sorts of decorative “finishing touches” for sale. One year I found a delightful Art Deco style night light for my sister (perfect for her bathroom in color and style.)

There are paintings, picture frames (in the craftsman style) and even reproduction period appropriate furniture. Now there is even more since they opened H.L. Ranch in the back portion of the store.

There is more of a southwestern or ranch feeling to the decor items in this part of the shop.

114 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia | 625-303-4899.

to find the perfect hostess gift this holiday season. There are wine charms and coasters, cook books, picnic baskets, specialty napkins and plates. They also praised the shop for its creative and unusual gift baskets. I’m told they can even be customized.

11 Kersting Court, Sierra Madre | 626-355-5153

Iris Intrigue The other most mentioned Sierra Madre shop is Iris Intrigue. While this is primarily a boutique clothing store, there are plenty of one of a kind gift items as well. Shoes, bracelets, even coin purses and travel accessories were touted as reasons to visit this shop and do just that: shop.

49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre | 626-355-4032

L&G Fashion

The newest fashion addition to old town Monrovia, L&G is a refreshing mix of stylish drabs for the fashion savvy young to middle-aged woman and beyond. Finally we have a fashion-forward selection for more than just the younger crowd. The store works by incorporating staple pieces(the coats are wonderful), great tailored dresses, and flowy tops. What’s key is the incredible price points.

One of the most reasonably priced on the strip, L&G is a welcomed new boutique where one can pick up great styles without the price tag guilt.

The Staples: Well-priced fashionable everything.

Don’t Miss: The jewelry selection; so inexpensive and yet will work with your higher-priced pieces.

We Like: New shipments twice a week keeps the store fresh.

My informal survey of shoppers (I cannot believe that many of my friends actually enjoy this activity) revealed that lots of us like to feel that the gifts we buy benefit more than just the recipient and the merchant. Thrift stores were not high on the gift store lists, but museum shops were. Those most frequently mentioned were those at the Norton Simon Museum, the Pacific Asia Museum and the Huntington Library.

The plant themed shops at the Arboretum in Arcadia and La Canada Flintridge’s Descanso Gardens were frequently mentioned. The friends who favored these shops also liked to shop at Armstrong’s in both Monrovia and Pasadena. I prefer the Monrovia outlet as staff members there really goes out of their way to help you and are patient with novices.

302 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia | 626-357-1019

M O R E S H OP H E R E Angels Everywear

Il Teatro

An easily overlooked boutique, Il Teatro pleases the price-conscious shopper without lagging on trendy pieces. All of the trends of the moment are tucked into this shop. There is also a wide array of jewelry, some pieces more theatrical than others. A great haven to go shopping with your teenage daughter or older mother, customers from eighteen to eighty all showed the same squealing delight, especially after scoping out the price tags.

The Staples: Well-priced tops and dresses versatile for day into night.

Don’t Miss: The large sale section at the back of the store. Stock up with additional percents off.

We Like: The store’s communal setting gives it different sections of styles.

54 S. De Lacey Ave Pasadena 91105 | 626-796-2313

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Arnold’s Hardware

-Photo by Terry Miller

Old Town Monrovia is not the only alternative to the mall. My panel of women friends were vocal in praise of Sierra Madre’s one of a kind shops as well. There were three that were mentioned by many.

Of these the most unusual was Arnold’s Hardware. I thought I was the only one who believed that hardware stores are great places to shop for gifts, but with so many singing its praises, Arnold’s merited a visit. The hardware stores I favor are the old fashioned kind where you can buy a single nut or three wire brads if that is all you need.

Arnold’s fills the bill.

Enter and you are immediately greeted by a staff member. On my visit both Karen Prater and Janice Beggs did the honors. Janice runs the gift portion at the front of the store. She has been working at Arnold’s “off and on for 30 years.” She says she quits or retires periodically, but always comes back because she misses the customers. Janice explains her philosophy of Arnold’s simply: “We like to think of it as charm and chit chat” and that they are successful because “We carry a little bit of a lot of things.”

She is right. This may be the only hardware store that stocks a large line of E. Waldo Ward Preserves (another Sierra Madre original like Arnold’s itself.) You’ll find them stacked in the corner just below a display of pet accessories and toys. Karen was quick to point out that they are a fully stocked hardware store that just happens to carry additional items people need and want (like the new history of Sierra Madre.) One customer who overheard my questions to the staff popped back into the store to tell me that the employees have even helped her repair things. Try to get that kind of service at a home improvement store. Arnolds is more of a community improvement store.

297 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre | 626-355-3365.

Paint-N-Play

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There is one more place on Myrtle that needs to be mentioned, and that’s Paint-N-Play. This is a gift certificate type of place, meaning you don’t necessarily buy a gift there (although they do have a wonderful selection of gift items); but it’s is more of a place to find an experience for another person. Get a gift certificate for someone to create a piece of art and the staff will teach the person how to do it. Here the budding artist can find a ceramic piece and paint it as the mood strikes. The store will arrange the firing of the piece and the new artist can pick up his or her masterpiece at a later date. I can see the gift of the artistic experience going from grandparent to grandchild as a Christmas gift and resulting in that child’s Valentine gift to Mom. Perhaps I am hoping for that in my future.

418 S Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | 626-256-4848

Historic Lighting Stepping off Myrtle Avenue, the astute shopper will find lots of little specialty shops. I have a favorite, but it is not what most would consider a gift shop. It is Historic Lighting. Yes, I bought the vintage style light fixture for my dining room here, but there are lots of great gifts as well. Considering the number of Victorian and Craftsman

Savor the Flavor

One thing I particularly liked was that it is a very dog friendly location. While I was there a customer came in with his dog that immediately went to sit by the bottom drawer at the front register. That is where the dog bones are kept. Janice explained that they keep two kinds of treats in store. There are the regular hard bones and softer ones so they can accommodate their aging canine clientele as well as the puppies.

According to my network of friends, there are at least two other “go to” shops in the village which are equally customer friendly. Savor the Flavor, as its name implies, stocks a full line of gourmet food items. It is also the spot my sources recommended as the best place

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A Sierra Madre favorite, this small but wonderfully stocked boutique has great brands and a good mix of price ranges. The fashion caters to all ages from teens to older women. Buy a graphic studded burnout shirt for the diva woman, or a feminine blouse by Charlotte for your working girl. A great stop for designer denim that have survived over their fad-laden counterparts (True Religion and Laguna Beach, RIP), Angels Everywear stocks clean classic fits from Joe’s, Citizens of Humanity, and David Kahn.

The Staples: Great designer denim that passes the test of time, Bobi super soft tops and cardigans.

Don’t Miss: The beautiful cocktail dresses sure to be unique at your next party.

We Like: The variety of style. Pick up an outfit to run errands, one for the office, and one for a night out.

26 North Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre 91024 | 626-355-0024

Sasan

Warning: this store is not for the faint of heart. Fashion forward clothing is their deal. Go in a normal Nellie and walk out strutting your stuff with head turning looks. Not your run of the mill boutique, Sasan started out as a men’s store, and still half of the store is devoted to keeping your guy just as fashionable as you. What a great couple you’ll make walking down the street looking fierce and unquestionably fabulous.

The targeted customer is 25-50 years old with the majority age between thirties and forties.

The Staples: Novelty driven accented tops, dresses, and coats.

Don’t Miss: The selection of fun jewelry by Tarina Tarantino.

We Like: The bold attitude of the store that’ll spice up anyone’s look without going overboard. Fear not, the savvy staff will have you styling in no time.

340 E. Colorado #113 Pasadena 91101 | 626-356-3891

Allure

The sister store of Attitude! boutique in Sierra Madre, Allure is an amazingly thought out store. The wide space makes room for strollers and large fashion appetites. The store is trendy and upbeat, and the range of clothes you’ll find here is amazing. This boutique offers trendier fad pieces than Attitude!, though you can still find something for the classic woman. More in range for teens to young thirties, Allure offers up everything from feminine pieces to edgy what’s-hot-now looks to satisfy an evolving taste.

The Staples: Like sister store Attitude!, dresses here are staple goods.

Don’t Miss: The hottest trendy pieces of the moment to spice up your look.

We Like: The non-aggressive and sweet helpful staff. Also, the creative window displays designed by the owner himself.

417 S. Myrtle Ave. | Monrovia 91016 || 626-358-6945

Onesipkim -Photo by Terry Miller

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Located on the quaint street of Green just one block south of main drag Colorado in Old Town Pasadena, Onesipkim is worth discovering.

Take a short step south to discover this cool stylish boutique. Opened since April 2008, Onesipkim offers both contemporary and truly vintage pieces sure to entice the savviest fashion guru. With great brands such as EVER and Hourglass, we get California laid- back looks with a splash of structured NYC sophistication. The price points are moderate and the pieces sturdy. Looking cool can’t get easier than this.

The Staples: Casual yet fashionable tops and wraps.

Don’t Miss: The Vintage section of the store where you can get a Gucci bag at a fraction of the cost.

We Like: The selection of shirtdresses that’ll take you from the office to dinner.

110 W. Green St. Pasadena 91105 | 626-396-4926

TEMPLE CITY

CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY REPORT For the Week Ending Noon on Thursday December 10 , 2009 Jose E. Pulido, City Manager

Placement paid for by the City of Temple City

MEETINGS THIS WEEK One-on-One Meetings with staff: I am having one-on-one meetings with each staff member in order to expedite my knowledge of Temple City’s organizational structure. To date, I have met with 27 of the City’s 35 full-time employees.

Attendance to the “Lights on Temple City”: My family and I attended our first “Lights on Temple City” as part of the Temple City family. As a City Manager, it was rewarding to watch staff in action, making the event unforgettable for many children as well as adults. Many thanks to staff for all the hard work that went into the preparation of the event.

GENERAL COUNCIL INFORMATION Avant Garde Update Earlier this week, Avant Garde submitted the “Draft Temple City Redevelopment Feasibility Study” for staff’s review. I have forwarded this document to the City Attorney for his comments.

We will report on our collective assessment of this draft study in the next City Manager’s Report.

The indicated writers have submitted the following items. All have been reviewed and approved (but may have been edited) by the City Manager.

Department of Community Development (Community Development Manager Lambert) 9103 Las Tunas Drive Building permits were issued this week for tenant improvements and a 295 square foot addition at an existing 784 square foot commercial building located at the northeast corner of Las Tunas Drive and Hart Avenue. Through the years, this small building has been a bakery and before that, it was a donut shop. Aesthetically speaking, the building will be dramatically improved with a new parapet roof, new stucco, windows, and doors. The proposed use of this building is a beauty salon.

Department of Financial Services (Financial Services Manager Molina) Sales Tax Update HdL Companies has provided us with summary figures for Third Quarter sales tax (July-Sept. 2009). In comparison to the Third Quarter of last year, the State had a decrease of 14.66%; L.A. County had a decrease of 15.89%; and Temple City a decrease of 13.12%. Decreases were predicted largely based on the lower cost of fuel. Detailed information will be provided by The HdL Companies in the coming weeks.

Department of Management Services (Assistant to the City Manager Flod)

Holiday Camp Kindergarten through fifth grade children are invited to register for Winter Camp at Live Oak Park. Camp will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., December 21–30, and will be closed December 24 and 25.

Proposal for Use of Tennis Court at Live Oak Park Staff has received a letter from a local business owner proposing a daily tennis instructional program at Live Oak Park in support of the Teen Zone Program. The proposal is for a monthly contribution to the Teen Zone Program in exchange for the City’s endorsement and permission to use one tennis court at Live Oak Park between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily. The Parks and Recreation Commission will be discussing the proposal at their meeting on December 16.

Department of Public Services (Public Services Manager Tidwell) Rain Storm in Temple City The Monday night rainstorm brought down several large tree limbs in Temple City. Staff canvassing Temple City streets quickly removed all debris caused by the wind and rainstorm. Any reports of hanging, damaged, or fallen tree limbs should be reported to the Public Services Department immediately.

Public Hearing: Approval of CDBG Annual Allocations Public Hearing: Five-Year Implementation Plan Regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency Ordinance Amendment Adopting Past Amendments Previously Approved by Resolution FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Approval of Fraud Audit Policy PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks & Recreation Commission Actions of December 16 Meeting Request for Use of Streets/Facilities – Camellia Festival – The City Council will be considering this routine item, which allows the Camellia Festival to use City facilities (Temple City Park) and the public right-of-way for the annual Festival and parade.

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Recommendations regarding Downtown Parking Options

The rain was a welcome relief from the continuing drought in California, and reminds us to conserve even more water on landscape now that we are experiencing shorter days.

JANUARY 19, 2010, MEETING

Division of Public Safety (Public Safety Officer Ariizumi)

Planning Commission Actions of December 22 Meeting

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Weekly Crime Statistics The Crime Statistics Report for the week of November 29 - December 5 is included with this week’s report.

Second Quarter Budget Amendments City and Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Reports (Audit) Proposals for Fee Analysis Study

U-Turn Sign – 8800 block of Las Tunas Drive At the November 17 City Council meeting during public comments, the City Council was requested by Temple City business owner Ralph Almeida to remove a “No U-Turn” sign in front of his business at 8811 Las Tunas Drive. In response to this public request, staff discussed this matter with the City’s Traffic Engineer. The Traffic Engineer recommended that the “No U-Turn” sign not be removed for the following reasons:

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT City Attorney Services Contract PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Award of Contract – Landscape Architect for Live Oak Park Planter Project.

Las Tunas Dr. is a high volume major street with three travel lanes in each direction. The posted speed limit is 30 m.p.h., and the 85th percentile is 36 m.p.h.

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Approval of Plans and Specifications – Rosemead Blvd.

The expected collision rate on this type of street is two-point five (2.5), however the actual collision rate is over five (5).

Improvement Project.

Updated Temple City Veterans List Now on the City’s Web Site The updated 2009 list of Temple City veterans is now posted on the City’s web site. The list is divided alphabetically into three letter-sized files with the names superimposed over the U.S. flag, similar to the panels hanging in the City Hall lobby.

Department of Parks & Recreation (Dir. of Parks & Recreation Director Burroughs) Lights on Temple City Many thanks to the staff and volunteers that made “Lights on Temple City” such a wonderful community event. Over 30 staff and 300 volunteers, along with dozens of Sheriff personnel, assisted with the event. Thanks also to the Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers for the festive holiday entertainment and to the Temple City High School Rams Marching Band for the outstanding parade music. A very special thank you to Public Services Manager, Bill Tidwell, for filling in as “Santa” without hesitation. Great job, Bill!

Approximately 200 bowls of chili were sold, and over 1,000 cups of coffee and cocoa were given away. Hundreds of children were able to visit with Santa while many more played in the 25 tons of snow. Comments, suggestions, and ideas for next year’s event are welcome!

The trees and vegetation in the center median obscure the vision of oncoming westbound traffic.

It is more difficult to negotiate a U-turn at an uncontrolled location. A U-turn takes longer to complete than a left turn, and a vehicle must accelerate quickly to avoid being rear-ended.

Model Water Conservation Ordinance Introduction - (In conjunction with the Community Development Dept.) The City Council will be considering adopting a water conservation ordinance to conserve water during the current drought in California.

FEBRUARY 2, 2010, MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Parked vehicles along Las Tunas Dr. also provide additional problems for vehicles making a U-turn.

Planning Commission Actions of January 12 Meeting With this said, staff will revisit Mr. Almeida’s request when it implements the upcoming citywide traffic calming study in 2010.

PREVIEW OF UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks & Recreation Commission Actions of January 20 Meeting

JANUARY 5, 2010, MEETING

FEBRUARY 16, 2010, MEETING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Planning Commission Actions of December 8 Meeting Recommendations re. Farmer’s Market

Planning Commission Actions of January 16 Meeting PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Public Hearing: Zoning Code Amendment – Storage of RV’s in C-3 Zone

Award of contract – Temple City Park Lighting Project

Police Blotters Temple City PD Statistical Report for the Week of November 22 – 28, 2009 BURGLARY: November 22, 2009 4900 block Golden West Vehicle November 25, 2009 5500 block Temple City Residential ROBBERY: None reported.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: None reported.

The information provided is deemed rel iable, but may be subject t o change.

Sierra Madre PD Tuesday, November 24th 12:57 PM – Grand Theft Auto Arrest, 242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Suspicion of stolen vehicle, identity theft. An man came to the Sierra Madre Police Department to report he was a victim of a possible grand theft auto. During the officer’s investigation, it was determined the man was actually a suspect wanted by the Pasadena Police Department for suspicion of Grand Theft Auto and identity theft. The man was arrested and released to the Pasadena Police Department for the above listed charges.

Wednesday, November 25th 10:05 PM – DUI Arrest, Montecito Ave/ Baldwin Ave, Driving under the influence of alcohol. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol. The motorist was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and transported to the Pasadena Police Department Jail for remand.

Thursday, November 26th 12:21 AM – DUI Arrest, Baldwin Ave/ Orange Grove Ave, Driving under the influence of alcohol. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol. The motorist was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and transported to the Pasadena Police Department Jail for remand.

Friday, November 27th 8:18 PM – Theft, 200 Block W. Orange Grove Ave. The victim called the police department to report that unknown suspects removed the license plates from his truck and replaced them with license plates that belong on another vehicle. This case is still currently under investigation.

Saturday, November 28th 1:54 AM – DUI Arrest, Rosemead Blvd/ Foothill Blvd, Driving under the influence of alcohol. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation. Investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol. The motorist was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and transported to the Pasadena Police Department Jail for remand

ARCADIA • MONROVIA • SIERRA MADRE • TEMPLE CITY

Arcadia PD Sunday, November 22: Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a Monrovia police officer observed a speeding vehicle swerving in a traffic lane and conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Santa Anita. Arcadia police arrived at the scene and took over the investigation. A 22-year-old female Caucasian driver was contacted and officers detected the odor of alcohol from her person. A field sobriety test revealed that she was operating the vehicle while under the influence, and a knife was also found in the center console. She was arrested for DUI and possession of a switchblade knife.

2. Units responded to the 00 block of East Colorado regarding a suicidal female who had attempted to kill herself by overdosing on drugs and superficially cutting herself on her wrists. Investigation revealed that the 29-year-old woman was a danger to herself and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment and a 72-hour evaluation.

The victim’s wife exited the house and the second suspect pushed her to the ground and took her watch and wedding ring. The suspects taped the victims’ mouths and then fled the seen on foot.

Thursday, November 26: 9. An indecent exposure incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. at Orange Grove and Hyland. A male Asian suspect, 17-20 years of age, stepped out from behind a tree and exposed himself to a female jogger.

10. Units were dispatched to a Chevron gas station located at 11 East Live Oak around 12:38 p.m. in reference to a theft that just occurred. A male suspect took 10 packs of cigarettes without paying and fled in a black Charger. The car was found and a traffic stop was initiated at Huntington and First. A record check revealed that the 31-year-old suspect had previously been incarcerated for theft, so he was arrested for petty theft with prior conviction.

Friday, November 27:

Monday, November 23: 3. A victim came to the station around 10:06 a.m. regarding a fraud report.

The victim received a letter from his bank indicating that his account was overdrawn. He checked his account and discovered a $1,413 unauthorized transaction on November 17.

4. A grand theft from person occurred at Advanced Center Medical Group, 624 West Duarte, around 4:24 p.m. A female victim was paying for medication when a male Hispanic suspect, around 23 years of age, grabbed her wallet from her hand and fled in a black pickup truck. An area search was conducted, but the suspect was not found.

Tuesday, November 24: 5. Between 1:30 p.m. on November 21 and 11:00 a.m. on November 23, a residential burglary occurred in the 1500 block of Hyland. Unknown suspects entered the foreclosed home by forcing open the front door. The suspects then stole appliances, sinks, tub, doors, hardwood flooring, molding, and various fixtures.

6. Around 12:16 p.m., a traffic stop for an equipment violation was conducted in the 900 block of Fairview. An 18-year-old male Hispanic was contacted and officers detected the strong odor of marijuana from the vehicle.

Individually packaged marijuana was found inside the car, and the subject was taken into custody for possession of marijuana for sale.

Wednesday, November 25: 7. Three auto burglaries occurred between 8:00 p.m. on November 24 and 0840 a.m. on November 25 in the 200 block of East Newman. Unknown suspect(s) entered the locked vehicles by force and took property.

8. Around 7:30 p.m., a strong-arm robbery occurred in the 300 block of West Duarte, which involved two male Hispanic or Caucasian suspects.

One suspect punched a 70-year-old man who was sitting in a vehicle, and he pulled the victim from the vehicle, threw him to the ground, punched him repeatedly, and took his wallet.

11. Loss prevention personnel from Sport Chalet advised that they had detained a male Asian juvenile for theft around 11:47 a.m. He stole two ankle supports and also a shirt from Anchor Blue. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 16-year-old was taken into custody for commercial burglary. He was later cited and released to his mother.

12. Around 8:26 p.m., a robbery occurred at Advantis Ride Shop, 1043 South Baldwin. Two male Hispanic suspects, 16-19 years of age, entered the store and selected merchandise.

One suspect fled the store without making payment and the other suspect was stopped by the owner. A fight ensued but the suspect was able to leave the scene in a vehicle. An area search was made, but the suspects were not found.

Saturday, November 28: 13. Between 6:15 p.m. and 6:50 p.m., a 2000 beige Honda Civic was stolen from a Westfield mall parking structure.

14. A traffic accident occurred at Foothill and Oakwood around 7:27 p.m. A female driver failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with another vehicle.

The driver then fled the scene, leaving a trail of debris and engine fluid.

The driver was later located at Foothill and Highland Oaks, and it was determined that she was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.

Monrovia PD During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 498 service events, resulting in 102 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events: Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence On November 26 at 10:10 p.m., a driver exited from the westbound 210 Freeway and struck a freeway sign at the base of the off ramp. The driver proceeded north on Myrtle, striking

the center divider, driving in the opposing lane, and eventually coming to rest against the wall of a business in the 900 block of South Myrtle. Due to the injuries the driver sustained, he was not taken into custody. Blood was obtained at the hospital and a verified complaint for DUI will be filed.

Dog Bite On November 26 at 3:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Crescent regarding a dog bite. The caller reported that her brother’s dog, a Bull Mastiff, had bitten her father and mother. The father was bitten on the torso and was being rushed to the hospital. The mother was bitten on a finger and refused medical treatment. The dog was tranquilized and taken to a veterinarian.

Investigation continuing.

Suspected Child Abuse On November 27 at 4:04 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Foothill regarding a child abuse report. The reporting party stated her 24-year-old daughter’s young children may have been physically abused by her daughter’s live-in boyfriend. The officer spoke to the children, who stated the mother’s boyfriend does hit them. The boyfriend was not present and the mother denied any abuse. On November 28 at 11:28 a.m., officers returned to the residence. They had made contact with the Department of Child and Family Services personnel and ascertained that there have been three prior incidents involving this family. DCFS personnel met the officers at the location.

The mother and her live-in boyfriend were arrested and DCS personnel took custody of the two children. Investigation continuing.

Felony Warrant / Suspect Arrested On November 28 at 7:50 a.m., an officer saw a male subject acting suspicious in the north alley of the 300 block West Olive. He contacted the subject, who was found to be a parolee with an outstanding felony warrant.

The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary On November 18 at 8:12 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 100 block of West Lemon was flagged down by a woman walking through the north parking lot. She pointed out two cars that appeared to have been burglarized. A DMV check revealed the owners, a husband and wife, lived nearby. The wife’s car had a broken window and it appears the suspect cut a hand in the process. Three pair of prescription sunglasses were taken. The husband’s truck did not have any signs of forced entry, but there was some damage to the inside and a license plate was taken. Investigation continuing.

Petty Theft / Suspects Arrested On November 29 at 9:04 a.m., a male subject called from a park in the 700 block of East Lemon stating he had attended an event at the park and confronted a suspect attempting to pull his stereo out of his vehicle. There were two other suspects who were acting as lookouts. The three juvenile suspects fled on foot, but were detained by an officer on his arrival. The suspects

were arrested for attempted theft. Two of the suspects have numerous police contacts and prior burglary arrests.

Grand Theft Auto Recovered On November 29 at 11:30 a.m., an officer was driving by a residence in the 1100 block of South Primrose when he saw a vehicle that had been reported stolen on November 24, and the owner was sitting inside the vehicle. The victim had reported her ex-boyfriend had stolen her 2001 Lincoln Navigator. The owner said she received a call from relatives of the suspect, stating her vehicle was parked near California and Los Angeles. The owner went to the location and recovered her vehicle.

The suspect is still outstanding.

Possession of Methamphetamine / Suspect Arrested On November 30 at 12:29 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Monterey and Huntington when he saw a male subject riding a bicycle on the wrong side of the road without a headlamp on during darkness. The bicyclist matched the physical description of a suspect from a vehicle burglary which occurred in the 500 block of West Duarte. He also matched the description of the suspect in two suspicious person calls which occurred in that same area. The officer stopped the bicyclist. The subject consented to a search and narcotics were found.

The subject was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Investigation continuing.

Robbery On November 30 at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a church in the 700 block of South Shamrock regarding a robbery that just occurred. A female subject had arrived at the church to attend a meeting. When she got out of her car, a male suspect walked up behind her. The female turned around and the suspect produced a 10-inch knife. The suspect took the victim’s purse and fled eastbound on Royal Oaks, out of sight. An area search was conducted, but the suspect was not found. Investigation Continuing.

Fire On November 1 at 1:35 p.m., a caller reported a tire that was set on fire in an alley behind a business in the 200 block of West Huntington. A male suspect was seen on a bicycle traveling westbound. The fire was put out by an employee of the business. An officer viewed the surveillance video from the business and saw two older male suspects, one on a bicycle. Both subjects stopped in front of the tire, momentarily, and then casually walked away. Seconds after, the tire was on fire. Investigation continuing.

Fire On November 1 at 5:38 p.m., dispatch received multiple calls of a dumpster on fire in an alley behind a business in the 300 block of West Huntington.

When the officer arrived, the dumpster was fully engulfed in flames. Monrovia Fire Department arrived and put out the fire. There are no witnesses.

Investigation continuing.

CITY NEWS

12 DECEMBER147 - DECEMBER 20, 2009

Gold Line Getaways - Part 4 Memorial Park

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Mariachi y Mas at the Gold Line Boyle Heights Station

BY NINA KATHRYN HAUPTMAN

Southwest Museum

Heritage Square

Lincoln/ Cypress

China Town

Thinking about hiring a live Mexican band for your wedding, birthday party, Quinceanera, or even a funeral? If so, Mariachi Plaza is your stop. Want to impress your date with a serenade from a professional violinist or guitarron player? Well, your hombre is just a short train ride away.

For over a cent u r y, throngs of Mariachi musicians, decked out in their ornately decorated trajes de charros (literally suits of the horsemen) have gathered at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights in search of gigs for the night. Some are young, some are old, but most have families to support and only their music as a means of income.

The corner of E. 1st street and N. Boyle Ave. has been a prominent stomping ground for these musicians for well over half a century, and as of the opening of the brand new station on the Metro Eastside Extension on November 15th, the area is accessible from the Gold Line train.

The newly renovated plaza now boasts a large outdoor seating/gathering area, bicycle lockers and racks, and impressive, modern facilities with artistic touches.

Tall ceilings and awnings bejeweled with colored glass give the station a festive, airy, contemporary feel.

R a i l pa ssengers a re g reeted at t he main entranceway by a statue of a stoic mot her prot r uding from the outside wall, proudly holding her baby

Little Tokyo/ Arts District

Union ion Station Statio

with outstretched arms for all to admire. The statue, titled El Niño Perdido, is the work of local Boyle Heights resident Alejandro De La Loza. Claims the artist, “We wanted the station and

the artwork to reach out to young people and to foster the importance of nurturing and family.”

Standing out near the center of the plaza is a fulllength statue of famed Mari-

Mariachi Plaza

achi songstress Lucha Reye, who hailed from Guadalajara, Jalisco and resided in Los Angeles for several years. She was one of the first females to ever lead a Mariachi band.

The Mexican state of Jalisco is also partially to thank for the Plaza’s new décor. Their government donated 17 new wrought iron benches to the station, which were dedicated during Metro’s opening-day ceremonies. Jalisco also donated the Plaza’s gazeboesque performance kiosk back in 1998.

Even if Mariachi music isn’t your thing, you may want to visit the Plaza stop for the great restaurants—

Maravilla

Mariachi Plaz Plaza

Pico/Aliso

Soto

Indiana

many with extremely reasonable prices. For Mexican dining on a budget, check out Taqueria El Sol (1949 E 1st St.) for tortas, tacos and other south of the border classics. If you have a hankering for eastern cuisine, head over to Thai Deli (1835 E Cesar E Chavez Ave.), known for large servings of Asian cuisine for very little dough. Looking for something exotic? Birrieria Jalisco (1845 E 1st St.) has been plating up goat meat for the past 30 years.

For the thirsty, there is the Eastside Luv Wine Bar y Queso, a self-described Pocho bar featuring boutique California wines as well as homemade Sangria. The bar is located just across from Mariachi Plaza, at 1835 E. 1st Street.

One of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s favorite spots in all of Los Angeles also happens to be within stoneskipping distance from Mariachi Plaza. La Seranata De Garibaldi, a neighborhood staple at 1842 E. 1st Street, serves up gourmet Mexican breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The eatery made it to the mayor’s list of top LA restaurants published by the Los Angeles Times.

A long w it h t he new Mariachi Plaza Metro Gold Line Station, we can expect to see further renovations and construction in this area. A 100,000 squarefoot project for office and retail space, as well as new residences, is also in the works.

For details and more information, visit metro.net and mariachi-plaza.com.

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Mosca Voted Out as Delegate to Council of Governments

Through the cheers and the jeers, Rep. Schiff attempted to provide an update on the health care proposal (H.R. 3200) currently under

At last night’s meeting, the Sierra Madre City Council designated Don Watts and MaryAnn MacGillivray to serve as delegate and alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, ousting Councilman Joe Mosca from the position mid-term.

Mayor MacGillivray and Mayor Pro Tem Watts attended a meeting of the Council of Governments recently, which the mayor said was an interesting exercise.

Though Mr. WattsByhad hisMIller -Photo Terry complaints, saying he had felt that there was little opportunity for the city to have a voice in the Council of Governments. He said he felt that Sierra Madre representatives were outnumbered and outvoted in the organization that represents 87 cities throughout Southern California.

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Joe Mosca, who formerly

National Night Out

Full Coverage on page 14

Arcadia General Plan Workshop Welcomes Input from Local Business Owners

Baldwin: Successful Rancher; Big-time Bon-vivant; Founder of Arcadia Alverno Neighbors Question School's

“Hell, we’re giving away the land. We’re selling the climate” – Lucky Baldwin

Senator’s Award to Private School

TROUBLED TIMES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS?

Arcadia’s Natalie Innocenzi Selected as 2010 Rose Queen

City Pride at Stake: Delay May Risk Integrity of Baldwin Adobe

Caruso to Drop Lawsuit against City, Westfield

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The Funky Hippeez are a live 70s Retro Show complete with elaborate costumes and antics reminiscent of the late 70’s disco era. Popcorn Jackson, Superfly, Rio Love, Danny Dynomite and The Disco Shiek will boogie down as the The Funky Hippeez on Wednesday, August 12 at Temple City Park beginning at 7 p.m.

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through your favorite K-Tel disco hits. Grab your love beads, bell bottoms and platform shoes and get set to groove to Le Freak, Got To Be Real, Disco Inferno and more! Don’t miss the world’s grooviest live disco and funk show to date.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive.

Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy an evening of music in the park. Pre-concert activities start at 630 p.m. – Participate in Shape Up TC – all ages are welcome to join TC Parks & Recreation staff during a miniexercise demonstration. Hot Dogs, soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, popcorn and more will be for sale during the concert.

For further information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171 ext.

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BY NURIA MATHOG Monrovia resident Donna Baker has joined candidates Chris Rich and Alexandra Zucco in campaigning for a spot on the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education.

Baker, a Dickson Podley realtor, has been an active citizen in the community for many years. In addition to supporting the Foothill Unity Center and the Monrovia Public Library, she has sponsored numerous sports programs at Monrovia High School and the Monrovia Unified School District’s “Making the Grade” program. Other contributions include her work with the Monrovia Historic Presentation Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration of historical city buildings, and her service as the current President and Chief Officer at the Santa Anita Family YMCA. Baker has been involved with many local groups, most

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BY BILL PETERS take place. on Tuesday, August 4 at the the adobe, but rebuild Elias Delivered to Monrovia unclear we get Neighbors abruptly its doors 1936.

Theto amount alleged to Julywent 30. Zhang’s every stakeholder felt levels but also in vastly different opinions on how the proposed the meeting, Developlems. dona- resulted in a lengthyAtdiscusand no Design one seems to closed call this number un- generous citizen’s attempts rid the Oak”, the sales dress the traffic ing activities. month, city but Flodassaid in hisoffice report that Citynoise Hall and Council Chamandchanged party involved came just after her in July, have been stolen from Greco thatsure sent the to conAs you read this, the J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s homebill reads. At times those at the podiumLast had to strugglethe to get little had even after mentproposal Services Jason want tosion make be willing to talk aboutleaving it. students returned.and The tion founder, Eda month“We city of Director saloons.

Real estate opened, development signed an agreement with thisthe system is expectedissues to caused bers. by the school’s years tinue to have a to prosperous teachers alike dumbfounded and her husband’s school was back to negotiators. A report was and almost adobe structure located on stead, an effort they see as their message across. of complaints the -Photo By Terry Miller was selling by$240,000.

1886 a name was changed to “Arrenting our of its facilities

BY SUSAN MOTANDER A typed sign on the Kuckelkorn (as he likes to we get every stakeholder and Continued on 12 Community Media of the Despite a low turnout, without Monpay, andbewithout Greco’s wife, named Small Business of the and a settlement proposal Continued More photos at pasadenaindependent.com the grounds of the Los An- returning the founder and filed on 8 door of the short-lived called),anwas not available real estate boom was in full Marie, cadia” perhaps toContinued extol the on for2 events, among other school and a lawsuit It had been a relatively Senator Huff. swers. named Settlement Agreement Developers Harbicht: geles County Arboretum and first mayor of Arcadia to his by a Pasadena resident who tecito of FineHowever, Arts forMontecito comment atYear pressbytime. swing. contacted this newspaper virtues of country living over concerns. the College Vice President and wife of the in February following our on the issue. Amid scattered uncertain terms.

Senator Botanic Garden in Arcadia rightful place in the City’s quiet Friday night forand a successful Design in Monrovia Montecito Fine ArtsHuff, representa- and Mutual Release was deliv-Baldwin, expanding cities such as Los Residents affected by won her case.

Misusing ofClassGuilty tive ofnthewa29sth Senate District ered to city council members college’s founder showed no reOne African Ameristory which continues to deteriorate. And history. Within the walls of Monrovia Police Department.

“It’s essentially a wedrancher original and Northern Cali-first cast cat calls and the occasional Angeles and Pasadena. This the school’s facility rentals reads: Col$1,000 lege of Desig 28, All Montecito straint when donating to can gentleman who held an public light on the charges prior to the meeting with the “recall Schiff”, 29th District said he did not know the colits condition is of grave con- the adobe, Baldwin signed Then Guillermo Marinero, ding and event catering busibusinessman, saw time, Baldwin was successful say the current adminisEnvironmental and Campuses still Laws founded an struggling ate- BYfinancially, tor hasfornia been charged withformer

by Terry the lobby andestold intoMiller walked SUSAN MOTANDER Huff’sarere-election campaignina1977 hope that the document could against legeaswas cern to many at the County, city incorporation papers in- Photo opportunity in the land. EverTax Doc- Representative Adam Schiff altered image of President as 400 lots were sold in four tration has not adequately ness which is not compatible closed lier, areceived studio providing GrandtoTheft by embezzlement.

I until further monthnotice. after the college settle tor. In story which ran in hosted a boisterous and spir- Obama depicted as Adolph and has fine announced that he produce an agreement Arboretum volunteers and 1903 and it is the place he the desk personnel, “I think with a residential neighborthe visionary anda risk-taking days in AuThemade trial ofvarious Mark ColaThis charge Continued on 23 did a terrible thing.” We will not reopen his award. issues surrounding the wasourenhanced a and almost sold out by considered their needs and Marchsigned 5 edition, ited town hall meeting mod- Hitler was in attendance as will return the donation a growing number of Arca- died in 1909. a Greco April of 1887. “Hell”, Bald- made the necessary changes hood,” she said.

BY SAMEEA KAMAL suonno has been continuedHomes withand theentrepreneur, allegation that he morethe painful Marinero had parked his The city’s history took a Stonehouse One According to state elec- by Zhang. recounted story erated by NBC4’s Dr. Bruce representative of the Lyndon dians.

“The conditional use contract the Los Angewin was thought to have said, to ensure their quality of The Nationonce again. Originally set than $100,000 waswith stolen. station and of theover in frontfrom carofficials sent to a letter According tion records, Vice President Hensel. up local turnedand research whenAnnual jolt 26th Believing that the adobe Continued Continued Continued on permit was for a day school, Continued on “We’re 12 giving away the land. life. les 20 and San Gabriel al Night Out (NNO), a unique communities fromCardoza, to the city by the Westfield for July on 30 it7was continued to Colasuonno is alleged to Valley on 14 was Theresa the inside of news:15,000 piece a a shocking might actually crumble, crime/drug Railroad money Co. in 1885 We’re selling the climate!” ac“While neighbors know an academy with specific This photo shows the adobe structure and the attached Baldwin annex that served as the event collecall 50 states, U.S. territories, August 5 and has now been have embezzled from to bring She had been Vice President, the corporahis girlfriend. in the historic adobeprevention group of Arcadians have home of Arcadia’s first mayor. Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin occupied this home from 1875 to a line to BOOKS the ranch—and that cording to Sandy Snider and that every school needs to rules … like the gate must be sponsored by the National Canadian cities and military continued to August 11. It is clients of his tax preparation TRAVEL DESIGN SENSE ESTATE NOTES FOOD to withdraw decided his death in 1909. The photo was taken in 1939, nine years before the property became Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, a successful entrepreneur and the founder begun to rally support for tion at the Los Angeles Coun- strangled. Monrovia Police tion hasREAL buyers have fund raising events, the (subsequently) the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. - Photo from the Association of Town Watch bases worldwide. still set for trial in Department E firm bywould illegallybring investing andto his de- of the CityThis Continued on 19 Continued on 3 officers attempted to revive its request to convert 13,500 Downtown getaway is of Arcadia. a project to restore not only Arcadia Public Library collection Continued on 12 Defaultingon now pizzalosing money entrusted to him.

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PAGE to no avail. woman citizens, law enforcement agen- is designed courtroom for adjudication. to: heighten crime She was that in approximately 20085 he In an event celled “Repronounced cies, civic groups, businesses, and drug Mark Colasuonno known realized that money he had enpreventiondead. aware-Marinero membering The Faces”, 150 arrested. on 23 was is by Terry Miller Jason Jensen, 46,- Photo neighborhood organizations locally as the former Tax DocContinued on 22 plus area residents repreContinued On Tuesday he was ar- seeking damages in federal senting various interfaith raigned on one count of first court after a Sierra Madre Pasadena-area congregations degree murder with the en- police officer shot him. The marched and held vigil to hancement alleging the “per- incident occurred in the mourn the 45,000+ people sonal use of a deadly weapon” back of a vehicle officers who die every year for lack according to Sgt. Jim Gates of impounded not realizing of affordable health care. the Los Angeles County Sher- there was a person inside.

These local citizens, who iff’s Homicide Bureau.

The officer, Henry Amos believe that the health insurAmong other things Mar- was caught by surprise when ance system is broken and in inero told police, he indicated he found Jensen sleeping in need of reform, gathered at that the argument with Car- the back of the hatchback Pasadena City Hall Monday doza had taken place in the after the vehicle had been night and listened to speak2400 block of South Myrtle towed to the Sierra Madre ers including a local doctor Avenue in the unincorporated Police dept. Amos fired his named Donald Thomas, who section south of Monrovia. service weapon at Jensen as practices at Huntington Hos-Photo By Terry Miller

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New Holiday CDs Cheerless; Old Stand-bys Remain Favorites I’ll take Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’ any time

BY BILL PETERS, MUSIC EDITOR Dozens of CDs have been released in time for this year’s holiday parties and family tree decorating get-togethers. I have listened to 10 new albums but only found a few that had any kind of enduring value. For my money, when next year rolls around, Johnny Mathis’ “Silver Bells” and Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” will still be tops with the public. If you insist on the very latest, here’s my take on this y year’s crop: p David Archuleta – “Christmass From the Heart” Seventeen yea r - old American Idol star, David Archuuleta, in his second econd studio album, shows off a nice voice that h his h young, thin, h but, by golly, on key. His “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is nice but his youthful exuberance in “Gloria in excelsis deo”, where his pop roots (“in excelsis DAY-YO”) got the better of him, could have been scrapped.

Groban, a Los Angeles native, sings oldtime favorites in a most pleasant way. We know he has a trained opera voice under David Foster’s care and is capable of a bigger voice, but pops wins so excuse the slight breathiness. This CD is worthy of adding to your holiday collection of CDs. “Panis Anglicus”, though not a Christmas song, is best. Only $7.99!

Casting Crowns – “Peace on Earth” The Christian pop group Casting Crowns is now a decade old. This group’s Christmas album first appeared in 2008, but is listed as number 17 on the Billboard chart this week. The secular market loves this group too.

Primal Sky – “Riding Christmas Waves” Surfers alert! Primal Sky is a Central Coast band that dwells on its off-beat nature as surfers but honestly, this group makes fine music.

They insist on calling themselves a Baja tribal surf band. They are getting good reviews from publications that serve beach communities. Tim Smith, a music promoter in L A of such stars as Rod Stewart and Clay Aikens, is the force behind this Los Osos-based band. Smooth holiday jazz. A real winner. Online purchases only.

Aging well, but remastered for this year’s holidays:

Sting –”If on a Winter’s Night…”

Johnny Mathis – “Merry Christmas”

Guest instrumentalists playing such traditional instruments as Northumbrian pipes and metal string Scottish harp simply don’t make it.

Don’t bother.

A re-mastered album of Mathis’ greatest Yuletide hits.

Bob Dylan – “Christmas in the Heart” This is Dylan’s latest studio album with a collection of holiday classics. When he croaks, “Does you Hear What I Hear” I honestly couldn’t take anymore. Buy this album only if you want to donate to Dylan’s charity, Feed America, where all sales “White Christmas” is nice, but the electronic music accompaniment is cold. As to his “The Christmas Song”, best leave it to Mel Tormé or Nat “King” Cole.

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A n a capella group cap formed in 1996 for at Indiana University gives ve traditional carols and holiday ffavorites it a doo-wop d ttake. k It is i refreshing. f Sugarland –”Gold and Green” This first Christmas album by the duo is totally Country with a bunch of new original compositions. If you like Country, you will like the album. To me it seemed like a toss-off. A skimpy orchestra backing doesn’t help.

Irish Tenors –”Irish Tenors Christmas” Real voices, real singers who know the songs well and are backed by a real orchestra.

LeRoy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” is terrific. At $9.99 in most stores, how can you go wrong?

Josh Groban – “Noel”

Ella Fitzgerald – “Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas Although the album has “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty, the Snowman”, her energy and her style can’t be beat. Lots of goodies here.

Bing Crosby – “Merry Christmas” First released in 1948 by Decca Records, it was re-released on a vinyl LP in 1955 Crosby’s Christmas album is the all-time bestselling Christmas album. The album holds the Billboard chart record for most weeks on the Top 10 at an unbelievable 72 weeks. Um, I think “White Christmas” is on the album.

Billboard 4-Pack Talk about the Ghost of Christmas Past: this 4-CD album has just about everyone and everything Crosby, Cole, Jimmy Boyd (“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”), Guy Lombardo and even Cheech and Chong (“Santa Claus and his Old Lady”) and more. The album carries a price tag of $79.99.

Temple City SPOTLIGHT December 14, 2009

NEW BUSINESS HOURS FOR CITY OFFICES:| To provide 25% more service hours for City residents, the City Council has approved new business hours for City offices. Starting January 4, 2010, City Hall and Civic Center offices will be open five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Winter Camp – Registration is still being accepted at the Live Oak Park Community Center for Winter Camp which will be held at Live Oak Park December 21 – 30th. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend the fun-filled camp. Fee for the 6-day camp is $100 which includes a field trip to Knott’s Merry Farm. Camp will be closed on December 24 and 25. For additional information, please contact Frances ManzoPimentel at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2327.

Youth Basketball League – Registration also continues at the Live Oak Park Community Center for the winter youth basketball league. Boys and girls from 4 years through 12th grade can register for the league sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Fee is $75 per person ($65 for STARS Club members) for children in 8th grade and under.

Fee for youth in 9-12th grade is $50. Deadline to register is January 8, 2010 (space permitting). For additional information, including player meetings and start dates, please call Mike Koski at (626) 579-0461.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Complete Count Committee - At the November 17 meeting, the City Council created a new Ad Hoc Committee (i.e., Mayor Vizcarra and Councilmember Wong), the Complete Count Committee. This Committee will serve to promote and develop a locally based outreach and awareness campaign for the 2010 Census. The main goal of the Census is to ensure that every resident is counted. Mayor Vizcarra and Councilmember Wong have stated that they are willing to serve on the Committee, and the Community Development Manager, Joe Lambert, will serve as the Staff liaison on the Committee.

Planning Commission Meeting - The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 12, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Ave. The Planning Commission meeting that normally would have been held on December 22 has been cancelled.

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Public Safety Volunteer – The City of Temple City is looking for people interested in becoming a Public Safety Volunteer. Two programs are available in the Public Safety Volunteer program. They are the Resident Safety Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) and the Temple City Emergency Radio Team (TCERT). Applications and additional information for the RSVP or TCERT programs may be obtained from the Public Services Department at the Civic Center, 5938 Kauffman Avenue, by calling (626) 285-2171 or by e-mailing Public Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi at bariizumi@templecity.us.

WATER CONSERVATION TIP: Repair any leaking faucets, toilet flush valves, garden hose valves, or sprinkler system valves. You’d be surprised how much water is wasted from a dripping faucet over a period of time!

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT:

FEE: $110 PER SESSION FALL SESSION: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – OCTOBER 30, 2009

(Scholarships available) For further information please call (626) 285-2171 • Ext. 2327 or 2326 TAKEN AT THE

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REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY BEING LIVE OAK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER.

Updated Temple City Veterans List Now on City’s Web Site - The updated 2009 list of Temple City veterans is now posted on the City’s web site. The list is divided alphabetically into three letter-sized files with the names superimposed over the U.S. flag, similar to the panels hanging in the City Hall lobby.

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.

Cleminson, Cloverly, Emperor, La Rosa & Longden Grades: 1st-6th DAYS/TIMES: Mon. – Fri. School Dismissal – 6:00pm

If you have any questions, please call the reception desk at (626) 285-2171.

YARD SALE PERMITS:

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.

The following is a list of Yard Sale Permits issued for the weekend of Dec. 18-20, 2009.

(Information is current as of 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 10, 2009. Yard sale permits issued after this time are not listed.)

Yard Sale Address 5116 Rosemead Blvd.

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Arcadia Locks in Plans for Gold Line Arrival

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Pasadena Lights Up City Hall Hundreds turn out for the Annual Pasadena Tree Lighting Ceremonies Tuesday Mayor Bill Bogaard kicked off the season with the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony and holiday celebration Tuesday at Pasadena City Hall.

Mayor Bogaard turned on the lights of the 20-foot noble fir that will stand in the entrance throughout the holiday season.

Pasadena Water and Power donated the energy-saving, light-emitting diodes (LED) that use about 90 percent less energy than conventional Christmas tree lights and generate no heat.

As part of the celebrations, the McKinley After-School Performing Choir sang songs of the season.

Continued from 1 Two weeks ago, Monrovians celebrated the project’s recent gains, but before passengers can begin boarding the train at Monrovia’s depot, the City of Arcadia has some hurdles of its own to surmount.

In Arcadia, the new Gold Line station site will be located at the intersection of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, said Phil Wray, Assistant Development Services Director and City Engineer for the City of Arcadia.

“It will be a block north of Huntington Drive, [a location] we feel is very close to the heart of the downtown,” Wray said. “It is an ideal location to plan around for the future for compatible uses to help make that an active center.”

The Gold Line extension will follow the alignment of an old railroad, which crosses the freeway just west of the Santa Anita Avenue and Baldwin Avenue interchange, he said.

The Gold Line Authority plans to construct a bridge at the freeway intersection where the previous railroad bridge once stood in the early 1990s but was removed due to concerns over potential earthquake hazards.

According to Wray, plans for the bridge are underway, and will require cooperation between the Gold Line Authority and the state depart-

ment.

One of the concerns in Arcadia was the grade separation on Santa Anita Avenue that was initially planned to be a street level crossing and gate, Wray said.

After concerns of the traffic and delays it would cause on Santa Anita Avenue, the city put an initiative together to raise $8 million, in addition to the $5 million set aside for the bridge, to fund the separation.

The grade separation aspect of the project will include leveling out the hump in Santa Anita Ave. where the current train tracks are, then constructing retaining and sound walls under the new bridge.

Next, the tracks will return to street level across First Avenue before crossing Second Avenue via the bridge already in place at Huntington Drive.

Parking will of course be an issue, so a new two-level garage will be constructed on the northwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara, adjacent to REI and just south of the 210 freeway. Initially, the garage will be able to accommodate 800 vehicles, though the possibility of expanded the garage by adding two additional levels is still on the table.

“A lot is going to be happening over the next six months and we have got a lot of work to do to make sure

we protect the interests of our citizens,” Wray said. “Our staff will be spending a lot of time on it.”

Just one stop eastward, Monrovia officials said they are very excited about the fact that the project is finally moving forward.

“We’re planning a lot of development in that area,” said Public Information Office Dick Singer. “It doesn’t depend on the Gold Line, but it is going to be enhanced by the Gold Line. Both the transportation and economic development benefits are very exciting.”

The funding will come from Measure R, a half cent sales tax that was passed by voters in November of 2008 and created an earmark of $735 million for transportation projects. However, the Gold Line Authority faced challenges of when the money would come in, and how to divide it over multiple projects.

Singer said the greatest challenge was from the City of Los Angeles who wanted to use as much money as possible from Measure R to fund an extension of the Red Line subway along Wilshire Boulevard to Santa Monica, the so-called “Subway to the Sea”.

“That’s been our greatest competition,” Singer said.

“It looks now that we have an agreement, and that we can get both of them built.”

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