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Monrovia Weekly Temple Tribune ArcAdiA Weekly MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 12, 2010 VOLUME III, NO. XXXX1I
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Public Works Monrovia Tinsel, Trees and Teddy Bears Project Garners Holiday Parade Makes Merry on Mrytle Energy-Wise Award
Temple City Bank Robbed – Three Suspects Arrested
San Gabriel’s Public Works Department will receive an award from the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership for the Mast Arm Street Name Sign Project by winning the Ingenuity Award. The Partnership honors City’s for their commitment to energy efficiency. The project, completed this summer, included removing the old illuminated mast arm signs at intersections throughout San Gabriel and replacing them with reflective mast arm signs which use no energy. These high-reflectivity signs only require the light from headlights to be visible, saving both energy and money. “We are thrilled to be honored by the Energy Wise Partnership,” said Public Works Director Bob Bustos. “This is part of our City Council’s commitment to having a more sustainable and energyefficient community.” The project was also part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant projects through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. By completing this project the City will also be receiving a rebate from Edison due to the amount of energy savings. The award will be presented on December 7, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel in San Gabriel. If you would like additional information on the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership or on the Mast Arm Project you can contact Bob Bustos at (626) 308-2825 or email him at bbustos@ sgch.org.
Three suspects were arrested after allegedly robbing a “Bank of the West” in Temple City on Wednesday. Temple Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call of a bank robbery on the 9900 block of Las Tunas Drive at about 4:50PM. The suspects were described as two Black males and a Black female. When deputies arrived, they were told the suspects had just robbed the bank, then got into a black van and fled the location. A partial license plate of the suspects van was given to deputies by witnesses. A short time later, a sharp-eyed Temple Station sheriff’s deputy who was searching for the suspects, saw the van driving on the westbound 10 Freeway, near Walnut Grove Avenue in Rosemead. The deputy requested backup and was assisted on the freeway by a sheriff’s helicopter and crew, sheriff’s K-9, Temple Sheriff’s Station and East Los Angeles Station deputies, and California Highway Patrol officers. The van and its occupants yielded to deputies and officers, stopping on the westbound 10 freeway at the 5 freeway interchange. The suspects were ordered out of the van one at a time for the safety of the public and officers at the scene. The three suspects surrendered without incident (without the need for the use of force). They were arrested for bank robbery and transported to and booked at Temple Sheriff’s Station. Unfortunately, the suspects actions resulted in some traffic delays for rush hour commuters. The money stolen from the bank, a weapon, and other evidence connecting the suspects to the bank robbery were found inside the van. Los Angeles County
Wildlife Groups Draw 300 Wildlife Groups Invited the Public To Learn How To Coexist With Coyotes Tuesday Arcadia Has Already Snared 15 Coyotes, Including Two Juveniles In the wake of the Arca-
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The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce made a big splash with their float at the Annual Christmas Parade an Thursday evening. – Photo by Rick Keshishi, Photoworks by Rick
The Monrovia Tinsel, Tress and Teddy Bear Holiday Parade just gets bigger every year says Rick Keshishi. The Parade draws almost as many participants as spectators each year. From marching bands
to local political figures, there’s something for everyone at the parade. And to make it a perfect night, Santa Claus was listening to all the childrens’ wishes at Library Park after Mary Mary Ann Lutz and her
young helper turned on the Christmas tree lights. Rick has been in business in Monrovia for over a decade and created quite a name for himself – Now Photoworks by Rick on Foothill Blvd., near Myrtle
Ring in the Holidays at Lights on Temple City Temple City residents are invited Saturday, December 11 from 4 – 8 p.m. toTemple City Park, for Lights on Temple City. Twenty-five tons of snow will blanket one snow play area and two snow runs for children 12 years and under. Visits with Santa and a variety of kids crafts and balloon artists will keep the little ones busy. Be sure to catch a ride on the Holiday Express Train. Purchase a warm bowl of chili. Free cookies, hot cocoa and coffee will also be available. The Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers will perform many
of your holiday favorites at 5 p.m. Line up along the parade route on Las Tunas Drive for the miniparade at 6 p.m. and watch as Santa makes his grand entrance into Temple City Park for the lighting of the 100’ redwood tree. Children can visit Santa from 4:15 - 5 p.m. or after the parade from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this wonderful community event. For additional information on Lights on Temple City, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2361 or ext. 2362.
Photo by Andrea Olivas
offers more of just about everything a photo enthusiast wants. On Thursday evening Rick shot some terrific picture for Beacon Media which we offer to you, our readers. For additional images see page 6.
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