Four Tops Perform in Arcadia Feb. 21, P. 13
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Thursday, February 5, 2015 - February 11, 2015
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LOCAL NEWS
Black History Part 2: South of the Tracks in Monrovia’s History, P. 14
Missioner to Bolivia Celebrates 70 Years with Maryknoll Sisters, P. 15
SPORTS
La Salle Plays South Korean Team, P. 18
Lancers Defeat Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary H.S. in Boys Soccer, P. 18
ENTERTAINMENT Fran Syverson reviews “A Walk in the Woods” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, P. 10
BUSINESS
Statewide Early Childhood Educators Convene in La Cañada, P. 8
leap into summer!
Gas prices remain relatively low compared to previous years – however, experts agree there will be an upward spike this summer - Photo by Terry Miller
BY SUSAN MOTANDER
Battle Lines Drawn as Net Neutrality Vote Draws Near, P. 16
Check out Summer Camps and Program at the 24th Annual Summer Opportunties Fair, P. 11
Gasoline prices in Southern California are at their lowest levels in more than four years. The average price of selfserve regular in Los Angeles County fell to its lowest amount since May 17, 2009. It decreased by 1.2 cents to $2.516 per gallon. The cost at the pumps has dropped for 15 consecutive days, decreasing 16.8 cents, including three-tenths of a cent on Monday. It is 8.8 cents less than one week ago, 27.1 cents lower than one month ago and $1.118 below what it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. However, experts predict prices will rise along with California’s temperatures this summer. While long-range gasoline predictions are difficult to make because of unforeseeable events, website GasBuddy.com predicts prices will drift higher in spring when refiners switch
Questions Raised Regarding Monrovia’s Water Mains
Bicos Hospitality Inc. offers a unique experience at their Pasadena restaurants, P. 16
EDUCATION
BY TERRY MILLER
SEE PG. 18
The Art of John Lennon to Benefit Food Bank, P. 13
VOLUME 19, NO. 6
The Monrovia City Council discussed an item that would normally have been on its consent calendar at Tuesday’s regular council meeting. The matter, the payment of a bill for emergency repairs done to a broken water main on Canyon Blvd., would normally have been voted on without discussion along with other routine items such as payroll. In the matter of this repair, Council Member Tom Adams requested a discussion of the issue. Acting Director of Public Works, Tina
Cherry, reported that on January 12 of this year a city employee noticed a water leak on Canyon at Foothill Boulevard. Subsequent investigation revealed a leak in the water main which required specialized tools and personnel (i.e. adapters and a welder). Since the repairs were urgent, they were affected without the matter going out to a competitive bid. Adams asked the age of the pipe in question. The 18” water main involved was inSEE PG. 15
Monrovia water pipes are in desperate need of repair
- Photo by Terry Miller
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Summer Opportunities Fair
Learn about over 100 local, national, and international summer camps, programs, and activities for boys and girls ages 5-18.
Admission is free and open to the community.
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WESTRIDGE SCHOOL’S 24th ANNUAL
www.WESTRIDGE.ORG/SOF
Fun activities for kids!
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