A zusa B eacon Monrovia Weekly Temple Tribune ArcAdiA Weekly MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 VOLUME XVII, NO. XXXVI
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Local Developer Sues Monrovia for $106 Million Demise of Redevelopment and Poor Economy Railroads Monrovia’s Transit Village A local developer who has built several office parks along Huntington Drive is suing the City of Monrovia and the former Redevelopment Agency for $106 million – a sum nearly three and a half times the City’s general fund budget. “Samuelson & Fetter has levied upon us a lawsuit that would destroy the community that they helped create,” Mayor Pro Tem Joe Garcia said. “We are shocked and saddened that they felt it was necessary to take this action.” “$106 million? That would cause extreme financial hardship for the City,” Mayor Mary Ann Lutz said. “We are at a loss Please see page 3
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El Monte’s Art Barrios Sues to Eliminate Soda Ballot Language BY DENA BURROUGHS
Sister Timothy Marie, a member of the Carmelite Sisterhood says “Mother Luisita and her two companions brought with them, as religious refugees in 1927, a legacy that it is our God-given mission, a mission of the
Current El Monte Planning Commissioner and prior Council member Art Barrios has started a lawsuit to eliminate the statement that will be added to the ballot on which the voters, on November 6, will decide for or against taxing sugary drinks sales. If the tax is approved, local businesses will be charged one cent for every ounce of sugary drinks they sell. The lawsuit can not stop the vote, as some have misconstrued, but it calls to eliminate the language that will be placed on the ballot to explain the tax to the voters, but that Barrios believes is actually “lying to the public.” “The statement says that the money will help maintain police, fire department, 911 emergency re-
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BY ARIANNA LOCATELL The Carmelite Sisterhood has a legacy of success when it comes to carrying out its mission of helping people in need. Establishing many institutions and now premiering the Rose Gardens First Cottage at Santa Teresita’s
Neighborhood of Care, the Carmelite Sisterhood continues to provide compassion and care to those who need it most. In 1921, Venerable Mother Maria Luisa Josefa of the Most Blessed Sacrament (affectionatley known as Mother Luisita) the sister-
Vincent Lugo Park Opening Celebrates Combined Work of City and Community
A member of the Boy Scouts of America San Gabriel Venturing Crew 261 watches an invocation performed by Gabrieleno-Tongva Chief Anthony Morales and his son, Andrew. -Photo by Jim E. Winburn
hood’s founder, formed the Carmelite Sisterhood in Mexico. Following the religious persecution that occurred during the Mexican revolution, Mother Luisita and two companions entered the United Sates as religious refugees in 1927 to safely share their spiritual ideals.
Emotional Season Finale at Cal Phil with Sarah Culberson’s Recitation of ‘Dry Your Tears – Africa’
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BY TERRY MILLER
Members of the San Gabriel community celebrated the re-opening of Vincent Lugo Park on Tuesday now that the first phase of restoration is complete. After being closed for nearly 18 months, the public now has access to the park’s multi-purpose athletic field, new walking path, additional pedestrian lighting, and restored La Laguna play area. “The park renovation project has been a long time in the making,” said Rebecca Perez, director of
Maestro Victor Vener’s concert season finale was not only a sellout on Saturday night at Santa Anita but it was a skillful homage to the prolific John Williams and the movie business which has helped thrust him into legendery status. From Superman to Star Wars, War Horse to Indiana Jones, Harry Potter… the list goes on. Williams’ countless scores have touched each and every one of us at some point in our lives. Some of Williams’most successful film scores were brough to life Saturday dur-
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John Williams’ Music and poetry by Bernard Dadie performed by Sarah Culberson led to an emotional season finale for Cal Phil. -Photo by Terry Miller
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