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VOLUME 20, NO. 47
Upscale H Mart to Open in Arcadia Dec. 8 Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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Mart, a leading. International supermarket chain has made a final announcement of H Mart Arcadia Grand Opening and is set to open its doors at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.
A number of community leaders and representatives are set to participate and celebrate the Grand Opening. The Grand Opening will feature a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by a Korean traditional Folk dance and Chinese Lion Dance. A variety of free gifts will be given out to new and current Hniart Smart Card members (while supplies last) as well as all shoppers, purchasing over $30 (thirty dollars). In addition, facepainting events will be held SEE HMART PAGE 12
‘Robust and unique cultural foods that also promote a rich and healthy lifestyle’
Arcadia is Sprucing Up Nicely Monica SANCHEZ monicaadeline2@gmail.com
Just in time for the holidays and Arcadia is sprucing up nicely. Finished projects and future plans for city-wide improvements are in full swing. Planning and completing projects for city improvements is no easy feat, but Phil Wray, Arcadia City Engineer, is pleased with the work accomplished so far and upcoming projects for a better Arcadia for all. According to Wray, the city has been striving to make improvements to road medians. One goal of this large project has already been met. Wray was proud to share that “We just finished our median island re-landscaping
project from Michillinda to Baldwin.” The re-landscaping done to the Michillinda to Baldwin median, and intended for future medians as well, was removal of all turf in the center of the median and replacement of plants with plants that are more drought-tolerant. These improvements are intended to spruce up the beauty of Arcadia’s streets and will make Arcadia a more water-efficient city, this saving the city money for other improvement projects. Improvements to more medians around the city are coming soon. Wray revealed that the city has the same re-landscaping intentions for the road median on SEE SPRUCING UP PAGE 12
Eponymous ice cream floats
ARCADIA PD SAYS ‘BUCKLE UP–EVERY TRIP. EVERY TIME.’ Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
As millions of travelers flood the roads this Thanksgiving, The Arcadia Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and law enforcement across the state to share an important lifesaving reminder: Buckle Up–Every Trip. Every Time. During the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend, 301 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes nationwide, and 53 percent were not wearing seat belts at the time of the fatal crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). California accounted for 42 of those fatalities. Nighttime proved even more deadly, with 57
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LA Children’s Chorus Ready for the Holiday
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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- Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
An Evening With Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson
percent of Thanksgiving weekend crashes occurring at night nationally. Much like drunk driving, these deaths represent needless tragedies for families across America. Many of Staff Writer these deaths could have been com- editorial@beaconmedianews.com pletely prevented with the simple click of a seat belt. Arcadia Mayor Peter “Year after year, families are Amundson is hosting an devastated when news arrives that assembly for Arcadia resia loved one is killed on their way dents to discuss a variety to Thanksgiving festivities,” said of topics of community conSgt. Kollin Cieadlo. “These stories cern. The free event is open are just unacceptable when over to the general public and 50 percent of the deaths involve will be held at the Arcadia an unrestrained occupant. Espe- Public Library, located at 20 cially when it’s known that seat belt W. Duarte Road, on Monday, use is one of the simplest ways to Dec. 4, 2017 at 7 p.m. For stay safe while riding in a vehicle.” more information, please contact the City Manager’s SEE SPRUCING UP PAGE 12 Office at (626)-574-5401.
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HOLIDAY DINING
It’s time to Eat, drink and be Merry
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