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Once Again, Verizon’s Cell-Tower Appeal Postponed
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K9 Officer Zoli to Patrol Arcadia Streets Starting Next Week
Verizon applied a while ago for a new cell tower “camouflaged as a eucalyptus tree” at the Church of the Transfiguration at 1881 S. First Ave. The planning commission denied the application based on aesthetic grounds. Verizon is appealing with a waiver and has now asked for an extension. This image is of another cell tower in Arcadia and is used for illustration only. – Photo by Terry Miller
Arcadia Association of Realtors® Wins Top Award from National Association
The National Association of REALTORS®(NAR) recognized the local Arcadia Association of REALTORS® (AAR) with a top National award at the 2016 REALTORS® Conference and Expo in Orlando. The AAR received the Platinum Achievement Award - the highest award given for Global Business Council
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Arcadia Police Warn of Airbag Recall Customers are being urged to go to the NHTSA website; https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ and enter the vehicles Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if their vehicle is included in this recall. VIN numbers can also be checked through the OTS website; http:// www.ots.ca.gov. If the vehicle is included, they are to immediately contact their nearest dealer and schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired for free. In particular, if you own a 2001-2003 Honda or Acura vehicle, you are asked to immediately take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection. Even if you don't own this type of vehicle, please visit the SaferCar.
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The public hearing about the proposed communication facility at the Church of the Transfiguration has been postponed. “Verizon Wireless has asked for an extension in order to be able to provide the community with additional information and research on this item. They have requested a continuance to Jan. 17,” said City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto at this week’s city council meeting. The proposed facility would be 53 feet tall and hidden in a faux bell tower in the parking lot of the Church of the Transfiguration at 1881 South First Street. The project was postponed several times by the Planning Commission before being denied in September. Verizon is now appealing the decision. The project is controversial. At the September Planning Commission meeting, 25 residents spoke out against it. Five supported it, including the Church of the Transfiguration’s Reverend Julie D. Bryant.
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achievement. The Global award is given for having demonstrated exceptional commitment to building members' awareness of the global and multicultural business opportunities in their local markets. This is the third year in a row the AAR
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Arcadia Community Coordinating Council Hosts Bright Side Singers Arcadia Community Coordinating Council (ACCC) members and guests will be treated to a holiday singing program by the Brighter Side Players. The Dec. 5 ACCC lunch meeting will take place at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan Hall, 400 W. Duarte Road (south
west corner of Duarte Road and Holly Avenue), in Arcadia from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. During lunch, Temple City High School’s Brighter Side Players, under the direction of Matt Byers, will perform traditional holiday SEE PAGE 13
The Arcadia Police Department has announced the arrival of their newest officer. The department welcomes K9 Officer Zoli, an 18-month old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix, born in Slovakia. Officer Zoli and his handler, Officer Josh Foulks, will complete training this week. Officer Foulks and Zoli will begin Patrol training and be introduced to fellow members of APD next week. Training has been extensive and was completed through Gold Coast K9 in Moorpark. It has been over 12 years since the Arcadia Police Department fielded a K9 unit. The city and department is delighted to have Officer Zoli on board. Funding for Zoli and his training was made possible through the Arcadia Police Foundation, founded in 2015.
K9 Officer Zoli, an 18-month old German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois mix, born in Slovakia. – Courtesy Photo